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TRX-250 and TRX-300 Trencher
Model No. 22983—Serial No. 400000000 and Up
Model No. 22983G—Serial No. 400000000 and Up
Model No. 22983HD—Serial No. 400000000 and Up
Model No. 22984—Serial No. 400000000 and Up
Model No. 22984HD—Serial No. 400000000 and Up
Form No. 3458-663 Rev A
*3458-663*
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- Page 1 Model No. 22983—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Model No. 22983G—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Model No. 22983HD—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Model No. 22984—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Model No. 22984HD—Serial No. 400000000 and Up *3458-663* Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
- Page 2 Use of this product may cause exposure to chemicals known to the State of Important: If you are using a machine with a Toro California to cause cancer, birth defects, engine above 1500 m (5,000 ft) for a continuous or other reproductive harm.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Figure 2 Servicing a Kohler ® Engine....... 26 1. Safety-alert symbol Servicing a Toro Engine ........31 Fuel System Maintenance ........35 Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve......35 This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Draining the Fuel Tank ........35 Important calls attention to special mechanical Replacing the Fuel Filter ........ -
Page 4: Safety
Safety Replacing the Hydraulic Filter ......44 Changing the Hydraulic Fluid ......44 Trencher Maintenance ......... 45 General Safety Replacing the Digging Teeth ......45 Checking and Adjusting the Digging Chain and Boom ............. 45 Replacing the Drive Sprocket ......46 DANGER Cleaning .............. -
Page 5: Safety And Instructional Decals
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. decalbatterysymbols Battery Symbols decal93-9084 Some or all of these symbols are on your battery. 93-9084 1. - Page 6 Decal 131-1097 is for machines with a Toro engine only. decal138-7154 138-7154 4. Magneto relay 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for fuse information. 2. Fan 5. Fan relay decal131-1097 3. Electric 6. Ignition relay 131-1097 1. Oil drain decal133-8062 133-8062...
- Page 7 Decal 137-3882 is for TRX-250 models only. Decal 138-7155 is for TRX-300 models only. decal137-3882 decal138-7155 137-3882 138-7155 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. Decal 161-7275 is for Model 22983HD and 22984HD only. decal161-7275 161-7275 1. Fuel...
- Page 8 decal99-9952 99-9952 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, auger and chain—keep bystanders away; stay away from moving parts. 2. Warning—remove the key before performing maintenance. 3. Explosion hazard; electrical shock hazard—do not operate if power lines may be present. decal138-7104 138-7104 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual; do not operate this 5.
- Page 9 Decal 138-7105 is for TRX-250 models only. decal138-7105 138-7105 1. Engine—Shut off 9. Trencher chain—Forward 2. Engine—Run 10. Off 3. Engine—Start 11. Read the Operator’s Manual for information on operating the machine—move the trencher-control lever to the reference bar; lower the trencher boom; pull the traction control rearward.
- Page 10 Decal 138-7106 is for TRX-300 models only decal138-7106 138-7106 1. Engine—Shut off 8. Trencher chain—Forward 2. Engine—Run 9. Off 3. Engine—Start 10. Read the Operator’s Manual for information on operating the machine—move the trencher-control lever to the reference bar; lower the trencher boom; pull the traction control rearward.
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Page 11: Setup
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Boom (sold separately) Install the boom and chain. Chain (sold separately) – No parts required Check the fluid levels. – No parts required Charge the battery. -
Page 12: Checking The Fluid Levels
Loop the digging chain over the auger drive shaft and onto the drive sprocket, ensuring that the digging teeth point forward on the upper span. Set the upper span of the chain into place on the trencher boom, then wrap the chain around the roller at the end of the boom. -
Page 13: Product Overview
Control Panel Choke Lever Toro Engines Only Before starting a cold engine, move the choke lever forward. After the engine starts, regulate the choke to keep the engine running smoothly. As soon as possible, move the choke lever all the way rearward. - Page 14 Traction Controls • To turn left, move the right traction control forward (Figure 10). • To move forward, move both traction controls forward (Figure g258531 Figure 10 g258529 Figure 7 • To stop the machine, release the traction controls. • To move rearward, move both traction controls Note: The farther you move the traction control in...
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Page 15: Specifications
Figure 13 To ensure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro 1. Forward 3. Neutral replacement parts and accessories. Replacement 2. Reverse parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty. -
Page 16: Before Operation
Fuel Safety Operation • Use extreme care in handling fuel. It is flammable and its vapors are explosive. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. -
Page 17: Performing Daily Maintenance
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner During Operation Use fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to keep the fuel fresh longer when used as directed by the During Operation Safety fuel-stabilizer manufacturer. Important: Do not use fuel additives containing General Safety methanol or ethanol. • Keep your hands and feet away from moving Add the amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner to fresh teeth, chain, auger, or other parts. - Page 18 Do not remove or add attachments on a slope. of lightning. • Do not park the machine on a hillside or slope. • Use only Toro-approved attachments and accessories. Slope Safety • Operate up and down slopes with the front of the machine uphill.
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Page 19: Starting The Engine
2. Throttle lever The throttle control regulates the engine speed as For Toro engines, do the following: measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle lever in the F position for best performance. Move the choke lever to the O... -
Page 20: Digging A Trench
Digging a Trench Operating Tips • Start the engine, raise the boom, move the Clean the area of trash, branches, and rocks throttle lever to the F position, and move the before trenching to prevent damaging the machine. machine over the area to be trenched. •... -
Page 21: After Operation
After Operation After Operation Safety • Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the trencher hydraulics, lower the boom, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key. Wait for all movement to stop and allow the machine to cool before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it. -
Page 22: Maintenance
Every 40 hours • For Kohler engines—change the engine oil (more often in dusty or sandy conditions). • For Toro engines—change the engine oil and oil filter (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). • For Toro engines—check the spark plug(s). - Page 23 Every 300 hours • For Kohler engines—check the inner air filter. • For Toro engines—replace the air filter (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). • Change the hydraulic fluid. Every 400 hours • For Kohler engines—replace or clean and gap the spark plug(s).
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Page 24: Pre-Maintenance Procedures
Pre-Maintenance Loosen all fasteners on each cover a few turns so that the cover is loose but still attached, then go back and Procedures loosen them until the cover comes free. This prevents you from accidentally stripping the bolts free of the retainers. -
Page 25: Lubrication
Lubrication Greasing the Machine Service Interval: Before each use or daily (Grease immediately after every washing.) Grease Type: General-purpose grease. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake, and lower the boom. g007823 Shut off the engine and remove the key. Figure 24 Clean the grease fittings with a rag. -
Page 26: Engine Maintenance
2. Toro engine • For Kohler engine maintenance, refer to Servicing a Kohler ® Engine (page 26). • For Toro engine maintenance, refer to Servicing a Toro Engine (page 31). g012996 Figure 27 1. Air-inlet cover 3. Air-cleaner body 2. Air-inlet screen 4. - Page 27 Note: Avoid knocking the filter into the side of Carefully slide the outer filter over the safety the body. filter (Figure 28). Remove the inner filter only if you intend to Note: Ensure that the outer filter is fully seated replace it.
- Page 28 Changing the Engine Oil Start the engine and let it run 5 minutes. This warms the oil so it drains better. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to ensure that the oil drains completely.
- Page 29 Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler tube and slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full mark (Figure 32). g194610 g027477 Figure 32 Figure 33 Start the engine and drive to a flat area. Check the oil level again.
- Page 30 Servicing the Spark Plug(s) Checking the Spark Plug(s) Important: Do not clean the spark plug(s). Service Interval: Every 500 hours Always replace the spark plug(s) when it has: a Make sure that the air gap between the center and black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or side electrodes is correct before installing the spark cracks.
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Page 31: Servicing A Toro Engine
To prevent engine damage, always operate the engine with the air filter and the cover Servicing the Air Cleaner installed. Service Interval: Every 300 hours—For Toro If you are installing a new filter, check the filter engines—replace the air filter (more for shipping damage. - Page 32 Checking the Engine-Oil Level Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake (if applicable), and lower the boom. Shut off the engine and remove the key. g272603 g194611 Figure 40 Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake (if applicable), and lower the boom.
- Page 33 Note: Ensure that the oil-filter gasket touches the engine and then turn the filter an extra 3/4 turn. g193530 Figure 43 Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center. g027477 Figure 42 Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler tube and slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full mark (Figure...
- Page 34 Every 200 hours/Every 2 years (whichever If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the comes first)—For Toro engines—replace the engine is operating properly. A black coating on the spark plug(s). insulator usually means the air cleaner is dirty.
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Page 35: Fuel System Maintenance
Slide the hose clamp close to the valve to secure when starting the engine. the fuel line. Wipe up any spilled fuel. g252489 Figure 47 1. Location for Kohler 4. Hose clamp (2) engines 2. Location for Toro engines 5. Closed position 3. Open position... -
Page 36: Replacing The Fuel Filter
Removing the Battery Figure 48 Filter for Toro engine shown Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake, and lower the boom. Shut off the engine and remove the key. Turn the fuel shutoff valve to the open position Lift the black rubber cover on the negative cable. - Page 37 Charging the Battery WARNING Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode. Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and flames away from battery. Important: Always keep the battery fully charged (1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important to prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 0°C (32°F).
- Page 38 1 part baking soda. Rinse the battery with clear water. Coat the battery posts and cable connectors with Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. Install the battery; refer to Installing the Battery (page 38).
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Page 39: Replacing The Fuses
Replacing the Fuses Drive System Maintenance Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake (if applicable), and lower the boom. Servicing the Tracks Shut off the engine and remove the key. Remove the bolt and access panel on the right side of the machine (Figure 52). - Page 40 Checking and Adjusting the Track is applied to the track span. Adjust the torque on the tensioning bolt as needed. Tension Tighten the jam nut. Service Interval: After the first 50 hours Tighten the clamp bolts and torque to 102 N∙m Every 100 hours (75 ft-lb).
- Page 41 Replacing the Tracks When the tracks are badly worn, replace them. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake, and lower the boom. Shut off the engine and remove the key. Lift and support the side of the unit to be worked on so that the track is 7.6 to 10 cm (3 to 4 inches) off the ground.
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Page 42: Brake Maintenance
Checking and Greasing the Road Brake Maintenance Wheels Testing the Parking Brake Service Interval: Every 250 hours Park the machine on a level surface, engage the Service Interval: Before each use or daily parking brake, and lower the boom. Engage the parking-brake; refer to Shut off the engine and remove the key. -
Page 43: Hydraulic System Maintenance
Toro PX Extended Life Hydraulic Fluid (refer to your Authorized Service Dealer for more information) • If either of the above Toro fluids are not available, you may use another Universal Tractor Hydraulic Fluid (UTHF), but they must be only conventional, petroleum-based products. The... -
Page 44: Replacing The Hydraulic Filter
Install the replacement hydraulic filter and filler (Figure 62) and torque the bolt on top to 13 to 15.5 N∙m (110 to 140 in-lb). Clean up any spilled fluid. Install the top cover. Changing the Hydraulic Fluid Service Interval: Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) g007839 Park the machine on a level surface, engage... -
Page 45: Trencher Maintenance
Trencher Maintenance Fill the hydraulic tank with hydraulic fluid; refer Hydraulic Fluid Specifications (page 43). Install the hydraulic filter and filler cap (Figure Replacing the Digging 62) and torque the bolt on top to 13 to 15.5 N∙m (110 to 140 in-lb). Teeth Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. -
Page 46: Replacing The Drive Sprocket
Torque the 2 bolts and nuts securing the boom to 183 to 223 N∙m (135 to 165 ft-lb). Replacing the Drive Sprocket Over time, the drive sprocket wears, especially when it is used in sandy or clay soils. When this happens, the digging chain begins to slip. -
Page 47: Cleaning
Cleaning Slide the new sprocket onto the shaft (Figure 65). Important: The arrow on the sprocket face Removing Debris from the should be visible from the right side of the trench and should point in a clockwise Machine direction; if not, turn the sprocket around. Service Interval: After each use Thread the 6 bolts into the sprocket finger tight (Figure... -
Page 48: Storage
Storage handle to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder. Install the spark plug, but do not install the wire Park the machine on a level surface, engage the on the spark plug. parking brake, and lower the boom. Charge the battery;... -
Page 49: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The battery is discharged. 1. Charge the battery or replace it. 2. The electrical connections are 2. Check the electrical connections for corroded or loose. good contact. 3. The relay or switch is damaged. 3. - Page 50 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The trencher does not dig fast enough. 1. The digging teeth are worn. 1. Replace the digging teeth. 2. The chain you are using is not 2. Evaluate the ground type and change appropriate for the type of ground. chains if necessary.
- Page 51 Notes:...
- Page 52 While the exposure from Toro products may be negligible or well within the “no significant risk” range, out of an abundance of caution, Toro has elected to provide the Prop 65 warnings. Moreover, if Toro does not provide these warnings, it could be sued by the State of California or by private parties seeking to enforce Prop 65 and subject to substantial penalties.