Sports Field Edger

• Read and understand the contents of this Operator’s Manual and the Sand Pro Traction Unit Operator’s Manual before operating the machine. Become familiar with all of the controls and know how to stop quickly. A free replacement manual is available by sending the complete model and serial number to The Toro® Company, 8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, Minnesota 55420-1196.

• Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate machine without proper instruction. Only trained operators who have read this manual should operate this machine.

• Never operate the machine when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

• Keep all bystanders away from the operating area.

• Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a shield, safety device, or decal is illegible or damaged, repair or replace it before operation is commenced. Also tighten any loose nuts, bolts, and screws to ensure that the machine is in safe operating condition.

• Do not operate the machine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, or shorts. Also, do not wear loose fitting clothing which could get caught in moving parts. Always wear long pants and substantial shoes. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, and a helmet is advisable and required by some local ordinances and insurance regulations.

• Do not run the engine in a confined area without adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and could possibly be deadly.

• The maximum seating capacity is one person. Never carry passengers.

• Sit on the seat when starting the engine and operating the machine.

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

  • Operate only in daylight or when there is good artificial light.

  • Drive slowly and watch for holes or other hidden hazards.

  • Reduce your speed when making sharp turns and when turning on hillsides.

  • Avoid sudden starts and stops.

  • 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 engine stalls or the machine loses headway and cannot make it to the top of a slope, do not turn the machine around. Always back slowly straight down the slope.

• Do not take an injury risk! When a person or pet appears unexpectedly in or near the operating area, stop operation. Careless operation, combined with terrain angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned guards can lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume operation until the area is cleared.

• Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate the machine; seek shelter.

• Do not touch the engine or muffler while the engine is running or soon after it is stopped. These areas could be hot enough to cause a burn.

• Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental starting of the engine when servicing, adjusting, or storing the machine.

• Perform only those maintenance instructions described in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is desired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.

• To reduce a potential fire hazard, keep the engine free of excessive grease, grass, leaves, and accumulations of dirt. Never wash a warm engine or any electrical parts with water.

• Be sure that the machine is in safe operating condition by keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight.

• Make sure 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 in hydraulic lines that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid. Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid accidentally injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result.

• 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 attachment to the ground.

• If the engine must be running to perform a maintenance adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing, and other parts of the body away from the fan and other moving parts.

• Do not overspeed the engine by changing the governor settings. To be sure of safety and accuracy, have an Authorized Toro Distributor check the maximum engine speed with a tachometer.

• The engine must be shut off before checking the oil or adding oil to the crankcase.

• To best protect your investment and maintain optimal performance of your Toro equipment, count on Toro genuine parts. When it comes to reliability, Toro delivers replacement parts designed to the exact engineering specifications of our equipment. For peace of mind, insist on Toro genuine parts.

Parts needed for this procedure:

Note: If the Sand Pro traction unit is equipped with the mid-mount tool system, remove the fasteners securing the saddle bracket and foot guards (if so equipped) to each side of the machine. Remove and discard the saddle brackets, foot guards and fasteners (Figure 3). Support the mid-mount tool system to prevent it from lowering.

Figure 3

1. Saddle bracket
2. Foot guard

1. From the left side of the machine, slide the cross tube assembly under the machine, aligning the mounting bracket holes with the holes in each frame tube (Figure 4).

   

   Figure 4

   1. Cross tube assembly

2. Secure the cross tube mounting brackets to the frame tubes with 4 screws (3/8 x 3 inch), 4 flat washers, and 4 locknuts (3/8 inch); refer to Figure 4.

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Slide the pivot tube of the cutter head onto the cross tube (Figure 5).

   

   Figure 5

   1. Cross tube
   2. Hitch pin
   3. Cutter head

2. Secure the cutter head to the cross tube with the hitch pin (Figure 5).

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Remove the bolt, washer, and nut securing the top hydraulic tank clamp to the frame (Figure 6).

   Note: Remove and discard the clamp, bolt, washer, and nut.

   Note: The hydraulic tank clamp may have been removed in a previous step.

   

   Figure 6

   1. Hose guide
   2. Hydraulic tank clamp

2. Install the hose guide with the supplied flange nut.

   Note: Position the hose guide as shown in Figure 6.

1. Route the hydraulic hoses through the hose guide and to the rear of the machine (Figure 7).

   

   Figure 7

   1. Hydraulic hoses
   2. Hose guide
   3. Rear remote connectors

2. Connect the hoses to the rear remote connectors (Figure 7).

   Note: The hoses can be connected to either of the connectors.

1. Park the machine on a level surface.

2. Stop the machine, move the throttle control to the Slow position, rotate the ignition key to Off, and remove the key from the switch to prevent accidental starting.

3. Clean the area around the hydraulic oil-reservoir cap to prevent debris from entering the tank (Figure 8).

   

   Figure 8

   1. Oil-reservoir cap

4. Remove the cap from the reservoir.

5. Remove the dipstick from the filler neck and wipe it with a clean rag.

6. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck; then remove it and check the level of the fluid.

   Note: The fluid level should be up to the mark (necked-down area) on the dipstick (Figure 9).

   

   Figure 9

   1. Dipstick
   2. Full mark

7. If the fluid level is low, slowly fill the reservoir with the appropriate hydraulic fluid until the level reaches the necked-down area on the dipstick.

   Note: Do not overfill.

8. Install the reservoir cap.

   Note: To prevent system contamination, clean the top of the hydraulic oil containers before puncturing them. Ensure that the pour spout and the funnel are clean.

Use the handle to raise and lower the edger (Figure 10).

Figure 10

1. Handle

Loosen the adjustment screw and move the alignment guide to the desired position (Figure 11).

Figure 11

1. Adjustment screw
2. Alignment guide

1. Start the engine.

2. Press outward on the handle and lower the edger blade to the ground (Figure 10).

3. Engage the blade by pulling the remote hydraulics control knob upward (Figure 12).

   

   Figure 12

   1. Remote hydraulics control knob

4. Slowly move forward, not traveling faster than 2 to 3 km/h (1 to 2 mph).

5. To stop the edging operation:

   • Press outward on the handle and raise the edger blade to the transport position (Figure 10).

   • Disengage the blade by pushing the remote hydraulics control knob downward (Figure 12).

1. Move the throttle control to the Slow position and rotate the ignition key to Off and remove the key from the switch to prevent accidental starting.

2. Raise the edger to the transport position.

3. Remove the scraper rod from the roller shaft (Figure 13).

   

   Figure 13

   1. Roller
   2. Roller shaft
   3. Scraper rod

4. Remove the roller shaft from the roller (Figure 13).

5. Move the roller to the desired depth and install the shaft. Start at the low setting 1/2 to 1-1/2 inches.

   Note: Moving the roller down will raise the cutting depth.

6. Lock the roller in position with the scraper rod.

Use the alignment guide to keep the edger in a straight line by sight or when following a string line.

1. Loosen the screw and adjust the alignment guide for or aft to the desired position (Figure 11).

2. Align the guide with the string or line desired to be edged.

3. Tighten the screw.

The edger cutter head has a grease fitting that must be lubricated with #2 general-purpose, lithium-based grease after every 100 hours of operation (Figure 14).

Figure 14

Check the edger blade frequently and replace the blade when the blade width is reduced to 1-1/4 inches (Figure 15).

1. Stop the machine, move the throttle control to the Slow position and rotate the ignition key to Off, and remove the key from the switch to prevent accidental starting.

2. Raise the edger to the transport position.

3. Remove the 4 screws and 4 nuts that secure the blade to the cutter arm (Figure 15).

   

   Figure 15

   1. Blade width
   2. Edger blade

4. Install the new blade with the screws and nuts previously removed.