Sand Pro® 3040 or 5040 Traction Unit

• Read the Operator's Manual and other training material carefully. Be familiar with the controls, safety signs, and the proper use of the equipment.

• If the operator or mechanic cannot read the language of this Operator's Manual, it is the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them.

• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use or service the machine. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

• Never operate while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.

• Do not carry passengers.

• All drivers and mechanics should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction. The owner is responsible for training the users. Such instruction should emphasize:

  • the need for care and concentration when working with ride-on machines;

  • control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will not be regained by the application of the brake. The main reasons for loss of control are:

    • insufficient wheel grip;

    • being driven too fast;

    • inadequate braking;

    • the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;

    • lack of awareness of the effect of ground conditions, especially slopes;

    • incorrect hitching and load distribution.

• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to people as well as damage occurring to property.

• Wear appropriate clothing, including eye protection; substantial, slip-resistant footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long hair. Do not wear jewelry.

• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. Use only accessories and attachments approved by the manufacturer.

• When necessary, wet surfaces prior to conditioning to minimize the creation of dust.

• Check that operator's presence controls, safety switches, and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not operate unless they are functioning properly.

• To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling fuel. Fuel is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

• Use only an approved fuel container.

• Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running.

• Allow engine to cool before refueling.

• Never refuel the machine indoors.

• Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or on other appliances.

• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.

• Remove equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a fuel-dispenser nozzle.

• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

• Never overfill the fuel tank.

• Replace the fuel cap and tighten it securely.

• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide and other exhaust gasses can collect.

• Operate only in daylight or in good artificial light.

• Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all attachments, shift into neutral, and engage the parking brake.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

• Using the machine demands attention. To prevent tipping or loss of control:

  • Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.

  • Use caution when operating the machine on a steep slope. Reduce your speed when making sharp turns or when turning on hillsides.

  • Avoid sudden stops and starts. Do not go from reverse to full forward without first coming to a complete stop.

  • Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure that no one is behind the machine.

  • Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads. Always yield the right of way.

• If the optional Hitch Tow Bar, Part 110-1375, is installed on the machine, refer to the attachment Operator's Manual for the maximum hitch load.

• Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.

  • Use only approved hitch points.

  • Limit loads to those you can safely control.

  • Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.

• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

• Never operate the machine with damaged guards, shields, or without safety protective devices in place. Ensure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly, and functioning properly.

• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.

• Before leaving the operator's position:

  • stop on level ground;

  • release the traction pedal and lower the attachments;

  • engage the parking brake;

  • shut off the engine and remove the key.

• Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not in use.

• Shut off the engine and disengage drive to attachment

  • before refuelling;

  • before checking, cleaning or working on the machine;

  • after striking a foreign object or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Inspect the machine for damage and make repairs before starting and operating the equipment.

• Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn off the fuel at the conclusion of operation.

• Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path.

• Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks.

• Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If you see lightning in the area, do not operate the machine; seek shelter.

• Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.

• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be ensure that the equipment is in safe working condition.

• Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, muffler, battery compartment and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

• Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware and hydraulic fittings tightened. Replace all worn or damaged parts and decals.

• If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.

• Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving parts and fixed parts of the machine.

• Disengage any drives, lower the attachment, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key. Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning, or repairing.

• Use jack stands to support components when required.

• Carefully release pressure from components with stored energy.

• Disconnect the battery and remove the spark-plug wire before making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive last. Connect the positive cable first and the negative last.

• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with the engine running.

• Charge batteries in an open, well-ventilated area, away from sparks and flames. Unplug the charger before connecting or disconnecting it to or from the battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools.

• Ensure that all hydraulic line connectors are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to the system.

• Keep your body and hands away from pin-hole leaks or nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not your hands, to search for leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin and cause serious injury. Seek immediate medical attention if any fluid is injected into skin.

• Before disconnecting or performing any work on the hydraulic system, all pressure in the system must be relieved by stopping the engine and lowering the attachments to the ground.

• Check all fuel lines for tightness and wear on a regular basis. Tighten or repair them as needed.

• If the engine must be running to perform a maintenance adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing, and any parts of the body away from the attachments and any moving parts, especially the screen at the side of the engine. Keep everyone away.

• To ensure safety and accuracy, have an Authorized Toro Distributor check the maximum engine speed with a tachometer.

• If major repairs are ever needed or if assistance is desired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.

• To ensure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty.

• Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.

• Use full-width ramps for loading machine into trailer or truck.

• Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Both front and rear straps should be directed down and outward from the machine.

The jacking points are as follows:

• Left or right side—under the rear wheel motor or the frame (Figure 20).

  

  Figure 20

  1. Rear jacking points

• Front—under the frame behind the front wheel (Figure 21).

  

  Figure 21

  1. Front jacking points

1. Wipe the grease fitting clean so that foreign matter cannot be forced into the bearing or bushing.

2. Pump grease into the bearing or bushing.

3. Wipe up excess grease.

1. Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, and remove the key.

2. Remove the drain plug (Figure 27) and let the oil flow into a drain pan. When the oil stops, install the drain plug.

   

   Figure 27

   1. Drain plug
   2. Oil filter

3. Remove the oil filter (Figure 27).

4. Apply a light coat of clean oil to the new filter gasket.

5. Screw the filter on by hand until the gasket contacts the filter adapter; then tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn further.

   Important: Do not overtighten the filter.

6. Add oil to the crankcase; refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level.

7. Dispose of the used oil properly.

• Check the body of the air cleaner for damage that could cause an air leak. Replace any damaged components. Check the whole intake system for leaks, damage, or loose hose clamps.

• Do not change the air filter before it is necessary; doing so only increases the chance of dirt entering the engine when you remove the filter.

• Be sure that the cover is seated correctly and seals with the body of the air cleaner.

Type: Champion RC14YC (or equivalent)

Air Gap: 0.76 mm (0.030 inch)

Note: The spark plugs usually lasts a long time; however, you should remove and check them whenever the engine malfunctions.

1. Clean the area around each spark plug so that foreign matter cannot fall into the cylinder when the spark plug is removed.

2. Pull the spark-plug wires off the spark plugs and remove the plugs from the cylinder head.

3. Check the condition of the side electrode, center electrode, and the insulator to ensure that there is no damage.

   Important: A cracked, fouled, dirty, or otherwise malfunctioning spark plug must be replaced. Do not sand-blast, scrape, or clean the electrodes by using a wire brush because grit may eventually release from the plug and fall into the cylinder. The result is usually a damaged engine.

4. Set the air gap between the center electrode and side electrodes to 0.76 mm (0.030 inch); refer to Figure 29. Install the correctly gapped spark plug with the gasket seal, and tighten the plug to 23 N∙m (200 in-lb). If a torque wrench is not used, tighten the plug firmly.

   

   Figure 29

An in-line filter is incorporated into the fuel line. Use the following procedures when replacement becomes necessary:

1. Close the fuel-shutoff valve, loosen the hose clamp on the carburetor side of the filter, and remove the fuel line from the filter (Figure 30).

   

   Figure 30

   1. Fuel filter
   2. Hose clamps

2. Place a drain pan under the filter, loosen the remaining hose clamp, and remove the filter.

3. Install the new filter with the arrow on the filter body pointing away from the fuel tank (toward the carburetor).

4. Slide the hose clamps onto the ends of the fuel lines.

5. Push the fuel lines onto the fuel filter and secure them with the hose clamps.

   Note: Be sure that the arrow on the side of the filter points toward the carburetor.

If you need to jump-start the machine, you can use the alternative positive post (located on the starter solenoid) instead of the positive battery post (Figure 31).

Figure 31

1. Alternative positive battery post

The fuse block (Figure 32) is located under the seat.

Figure 32

1. Fuse block

Maintain the proper battery electrolyte level and keep the top of the battery clean. If the machine is stored in a location where temperatures are extremely high, the battery runs down more rapidly than if the machine is stored in a location where temperatures are cool.

Keep the top of the battery clean by washing it periodically with a brush dipped in ammonia or baking-soda solution. Flush the top surface with water after cleaning. Do not remove the fill cap while cleaning.

The battery cables must be tight on the terminals to provide good electrical contact.

If corrosion occurs at the battery terminals, disconnect the cables, negative (-) cable first, and scrape the clamps and terminals separately. Connect the cables, positive (+) cable first, and coat the terminals with petroleum jelly.

• Check the electrolyte level every 25 operating hours, or if the machine is in storage, every 30 days.

• Maintain the cell level with distilled or demineralized water. Do not fill the cells above the fill line.

If the machine moves when the traction pedal is in the neutral position, adjust the traction cam.

1. Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, and remove the key.

2. Loosen the 2 screws securing the center shroud to the machine and remove the shroud (Figure 33).

   

   Figure 33

   1. Center shroud

3. Raise the front wheel and 1 rear wheel off the floor and place support blocks under the frame.

   Warning

   The front wheel and 1 rear wheel must be raised off the ground, or else the machine will move during the adjustment. This could cause the machine to fall and injure someone under the machine.

   Make sure that the machine is adequately supported, with the front wheel and 1 rear wheel raised off the ground.

4. Loosen the locknut on the traction-adjustment cam (Figure 34).

   

   Figure 34

   1. Traction-adjustment cam
   2. Locknut
   3. Screw
   4. Gap

   Warning

   The engine must be running so that you can perform the final adjustment of the traction-adjustment cam. Contact with moving parts or hot surfaces may cause personal injury.

   Keep your hands, feet, face, and other body parts away from rotating parts, the muffler, and other hot surfaces.

5. Start the engine and rotate the cam hex (Figure 34) in both directions to determine the midpoint of the neutral span.

6. Tighten the locknut securing the adjustment.

7. Shut off the engine.

8. Install the center shroud.

9. Remove the jack stands and lower the machine to the shop floor.

10. Test drive the machine to ensure that it does not move when the traction pedal is in neutral.

1. Adjust the transmission for neutral; refer to Adjusting the Traction Drive for Neutral.

2. Activate the pump lever to ensure that all parts are operating freely and seated properly.

3. Adjust the screw until the air gap is 0.8 to 2.3 mm (0.030 to 0.090 inch); refer to Figure 34.

4. Check for proper operation.

Adjust the detent plate of the lift lever (Figure 37) if the attachment does not float properly (follow ground contour) during operation.

1. Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, and block the wheels.

2. Remove the 4 screws securing the control panel to the frame (Figure 36).

   

   Figure 36

   1. Control panel
   2. Screws

3. Loosen the 2 bolts securing the detent plate to the fender and the frame.

   

   Figure 37

   1. Detent plate
   2. Mounting bolts

   Warning

   The engine must be running so that you can adjust the detent plate. Contact with moving parts or hot surfaces may cause personal injury.

   Keep your hands, feet, face, and other body parts away from rotating parts, the muffler, and other hot surfaces.

4. Start the engine.

5. With the engine running and the lift lever in the FLOAT position, slide the detent plate until the lift cylinder can be extended and retracted by hand.

6. Tighten both mounting screws to secure the adjustment.

Use a genuine Toro filter for replacement.

1. Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, and remove the key.

2. Loosen the 2 screws securing the center shroud to the machine and remove the shroud (Figure 40).

   

   Figure 40

   1. Center shroud

3. Place a drain pan under the hydraulic filter, which is located on the left side of the machine (Figure 41).

   

   Figure 41

   1. Hydraulic filter

4. Clean the area around the filter mounting area. Place a drain pan under filter. Slowly loosen, but do not remove, the hydraulic filter until oil flows past the gasket and drips down the side of the filter.

   Note: If the machine is equipped with a remote hydraulics kit, the suction hose can be removed from the pump to drain the hydraulic fluid.

5. Remove the filter when the fluid flow slows.

6. Lubricate the sealing gasket on the replacement filter with hydraulic fluid and turn it on by hand until the gasket contacts the filter head. Then tighten it 3/4 turn further.

   Note: The filter should now be sealed.

7. Fill the hydraulic tank with hydraulic fluid until the level is up to the necked-down area of the dipstick. Do not overfill the tank. Refer to Checking the Level of the Hydraulic Fluid.

8. Start and run the engine. Operate the lift cylinder until it extends and retracts and forward and reverse wheel motion is achieved.

9. Shut off the engine and check the fluid level in the reservoir; add fluid if necessary.

10. Check all connections for leaks.

11. Install the center shroud.

12. Dispose of the used oil properly.

Check the hydraulic lines and hoses daily for leaks, kinked lines, loose mounting supports, wear, loose fittings, weather deterioration, and chemical deterioration. Make all necessary repairs before operating.

Whenever a hydraulic component is repaired or replaced, change the hydraulic filter and charge the hydraulic system.

Ensure that the hydraulic reservoir and the filter are filled with fluid at all times when charging the hydraulic system.

1. Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, and remove the key.

2. Loosen the 2 screws securing the center shroud to the machine and remove the shroud (Figure 42).

   

   Figure 42

   1. Center shroud

3. Raise the front wheel and 1 of the rear wheels off the floor and place support blocks under the frame.

   Warning

   The front wheel and 1 rear wheel must be raised off the ground, or else the machine will move during the adjustment. This could cause the machine to fall and injure someone under the machine.

   Make sure that the machine is adequately supported, with the front wheel and 1 rear wheel raised off the ground.

4. Start the engine and set the throttle to allow the engine to run at approximately 1,800 rpm.

5. Actuate the lift-valve lever until the lift-cylinder rod moves in and out several times. If the cylinder rod does not move after 10 to 15 seconds or the pump emits abnormal sounds, shut the engine off immediately and determine the cause or problem. Inspect for the following:

   • Loose filter or suction lines

   • Loose or faulty coupler on the pump

   • Blocked suction line

   • Faulty charge-relief valve

   • Faulty charge pump

   If the cylinder moves in 10 to 15 seconds, proceed to step 6.

6. Operate the traction pedal in forward and reverse. The wheels that are off the floor should rotate in the proper direction.

   • If the wheels rotate in the wrong direction, shut off the engine, remove the lines from the rear of the pump, and reverse the locations.

   • If the wheels rotate in the proper direction, shut off the engine and adjust the spring-adjusting pin locknut (Figure 43). Adjust the traction neutral position; refer to Adjusting the Traction Drive for Neutral.

     

     Figure 43

     1. Spring-adjusting pin
     2. Bearing
     3. Cam

7. Check the adjustment of the traction interlock switch; refer to Adjusting the Traction Interlock Switch.

8. Install the center shroud.

At the completion of operation, thoroughly wash the machine with a garden hose—without a nozzle—so that excessive water pressure does not cause contamination and damage to the seals and bearings.

Make sure that the cooling fins and the area around the cooling-air intake are kept free of debris.

Important: Cleaning the oil cooler with water promotes premature corrosion and damage to components, and compacts debris; refer to Cleaning the Oil Cooler.

After cleaning, inspect the machine for possible hydraulic-fluid leaks, damage, or wear to hydraulic and mechanical components.

1. Remove the lower shield (Figure 44).

   

   Figure 44

   1. Shield
   2. Oil cooler

2. Using a wand, blow compressed air in between the fan blades (Figure 44) to force material out from the direction that it entered.

3. Install the shield.