Form No. 3373-918 Rev B STX-26 Stump Grinder with CE Kit 22368 installed Model No. 22368 Register at www.Toro.com.
Introduction WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This machine is designed to grind and remove tree stumps and surface roots. It is not intended to cut rock or any other material other than wood and the soil around a stump. Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage.
Electrical System Maintenance ....................................26 Servicing the Battery...............................................26 Replacing the Fuses ................................................28 Drive System Maintenance .........................................29 Servicing the Tracks................................................29 Belt Maintenance ......................................................31 Replacing the Pump Drive Belt.................................
Safety • Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol , which means: Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety instruction. Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death. Operation • Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
Maintenance and Storage Failure to maintain adequate distance from trees, walls, and other barriers may result in injury as the machine backs up during operation if the operator is not attentive to the surroundings. Only operate the unit in areas where there is sufficient clearance for the operator to safely maneuver the product. • Disengage the hydraulics, lower the grinder, stop the • • Before digging, have the area marked for underground • utilities, and do not dig in marked areas.
– Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Protect your face, eyes, and clothing when working with a battery. – Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from the battery. • Keep your body and hands away from pin hole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid. Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks; never use your hands.
Slope Indicator G011841 Figure 3 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. To determine the maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on, refer to Slope Operation (page 5). Use the slope indicator to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than that specified in Slope Operation (page 5). Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope. 2. Align this edge with a vertical surface, a tree, building, fence pole, etc. 3.
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 lost. 93–6686 1. Hydraulic oil 2. Read the Operator's Manual. 100-4650 1. Crushing hazard of hand—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 2. Crushing hazard of foot—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 93-7321 1.
119-4561 1. Read the Operator's Manual before operating the cutter; engage the side lever and top button of the joystick to start the cutter blade; continue engaging the side lever to maintain cutter rotation. 2. Lower the cutter head 3. Pivot the cutter head to the right 119-4560 4. Raise the cutter head 5. Pivot the cutter head to the left 1. Ignition key 2. Engine—start 3. Engine—run 4. Engine—stop 5. Fast 6. Engine speed 7. 8. 9. 10.
119-4606 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 5. Explosion and electric shock hazard—do not dig in areas with buried utility lines; contact local power organizations before digging. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard; cutter—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine; do not operate the cutter head while transporting the machine. 6. Tipping/crushing hazard—lower the cutter head when operating on slopes. 3. Warning—stay away from moving parts; wait for all moving parts to stop. 7.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1 2 3 Description Use Qty. Grinder control lever Jam nut 1 1 Install the grinder control lever. No parts required – Check the fluid levels. No parts required – Charge the battery. 3. With the trigger oriented forward, tighten the jam nut against the receptacle to secure the lever in place (Figure 4). 1 4. Connect the wire on the lever to the 4-pin connector under the control panel (Figure 4).
Key Switch Product Overview 3 2 1 4 The key switch has three positions: off, run, and start. 5 To start the engine, rotate the key to the start position. Release the key when engine starts and it will move automatically to the run position. To stop the engine, rotate the key to the off position. Throttle Lever 6 Move the control forward to increase the engine speed and rearward to decrease speed. Choke Lever 5 7 G018769 9 8 Before starting a cold engine, move the choke lever forward.
obstructions and keep your hands on the reference bar (Figure 8). Figure 10 • To turn right, rotate the traction control clockwise (Figure 11). G018875 Figure 7 G008131 Traction Control Figure 11 • To turn left, rotate the traction control counterclockwise (Figure 12). Figure 8 1. Reference bar (does not move to give you a reference point and a fixed handle to hold while operating the traction unit) G008132 Figure 12 2.
Figure 15 • To rotate the grinder to the right or left, move the lever in the desired direction. Figure 13 1. Neutral 3. Run the grinder 2. Start the grinder 4. Stop the grinder Figure 16 • To raise the grinder, pull back on the lever (Figure 14). Specifications Note: Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Width 33.15 inches (84.2 cm) Length 78.15 inches (198.5 cm) Height 44.61 inches (113.
Operation DANGER In certain conditions during fueling, static electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. • Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
3. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove it (Figure 17). 4. Remove the dipstick and wipe the end clean (Figure 18). 5. Slide the dipstick fully into the dipstick tube without threading it into the filler neck (Figure 18). 6. Pull the dipstick out and look at the end. The oil should be between the Add and Full marks (Figure 18). 7. If the oil is below the Add mark, add 10w30 engine oil to the filler hole, checking the level frequently with the dipstick, until the oil level reaches the Full mark. 8.
Important: Do not engage the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, allow a 30 second cool-down period between attempts. Failure to follow these instructions can burn out the starter motor. 4. Gradually move the choke lever to the Off position (Figure 21). If the engine stalls or hesitates, engage the choke again until the engine warms up. 5. Move the throttle lever to the desired setting (Figure 21).
1. Stop the engine. WARNING 2. Remove the bottom shield. The grinder is very loud when cutting a stump and can damage your ears. 3. Using a wrench, turn the tow valves on the hydraulic motors twice counter-clockwise (Figure 22). Always wear hearing protection when using the grinder. 1. Start the engine, raise the grinder, set the throttle lever to the Fast position, and move the machine to the stump to be ground. 2.
Lifting the Machine grinder control to move the grinder along the root, grinding it away. You can lift the machine using the tie-down/lift loops as lift points (Figure 24 and Figure 25). Securing the Machine for Transport Operating Tips When transporting the machine on a trailer, always use the following procedure: • Clean the area of trash, branches and rocks before Important: Do not operate or drive the machine on roadways.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 8 hours • Change the engine oil. After the first 50 hours • Check and adjust the track tension. Before each use or daily Every 25 hours Every 100 hours • • • • • • • Check the engine oil level. Grease the machine. (Grease immediately after every washing.) Check the engine oil level.
WARNING There is a belt under the cover that is moving when the machine is running and can catch fingers, hands, loose hair, and clothing, causing serious injury, amputation, or death. Always stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before removing the cover. Figure 28 2. Loosen the bolt at the rear of the cover plate. 1. Bottom shield 2. Bolts 3. Loosen the three bolts securing the cover plate to the frame sequentially until the cover is free (Figure 27). 3. Tabs 3.
Lubrication Engine Maintenance Greasing the Machine Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Before each use or daily (Grease immediately after every washing.) Service Interval: Every 250 hours Cleaning the Air Cleaner Body and Cover Grease Type: General-purpose grease. 1. Lower the grinder and stop the engine. Remove the key. 1. Stop the engine and remove the key. 2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. 2. Check the air cleaner body for damage which could cause an air leak.
2. Lower the grinder. 3. Inspect the new filter(s) for damage by looking into the filter while shining a bright light on the outside of the filter. Holes in the filter will appear as bright spots. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, or damage to the rubber seal. If the filter is damaged do not use it. 3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8. contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn (Figure 35). Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil; refer to Servicing the Engine Oil. Run the engine for about 3 minutes, stop the engine, and check for oil leaks around the oil filter and drain valve. Check the engine oil level and add oil if needed. Wipe up any spilled oil. Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Check the spark plugs.
Fuel System Maintenance operating properly. A black coating on the insulator usually means that the air cleaner is dirty. 2. If needed, clean the spark plug with a wire brush to remove carbon deposits. Draining the Fuel Tank DANGER In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. • Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area.
Electrical System Maintenance 8. Wipe up any spilled fuel. Replacing the Fuel Filter Service Interval: Every 200 hours Servicing the Battery Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line. Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the battery electrolyte level. Note: Note how the fuel filter is installed in order to install the new filter correctly. Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a paper towel to clean the battery case.
5. Remove the hold down plate, j-bolts, and locknuts securing the battery (Figure 40) and remove the battery. WARNING Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. Installing the Battery 1. Place the battery onto the machine (Figure 40). 2. Secure the battery with the hold down plate, j-bolts, and locknuts.
1. Remove the battery from the machine; refer to Removing the Battery. Important: Never fill the battery with distilled water while the battery is installed in the machine. Electrolyte could be spilled on other parts and cause corrosion. 2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel. 3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Figure 41). 4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line (Figure 41) on the battery case.
Drive System Maintenance Servicing the Tracks Cleaning the Tracks Service Interval: Before each use or daily Check the tracks for excessive wear and clean them periodically. If the tracks are worn, replace them. Figure 45 1. Lower the grinder. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 1. Stop the machine in on a level surface. 3. Using a water hose or pressure washer, remove dirt from each track system. 2.
3. Lift/support the side of the unit to be worked on so that the track is 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10 cm) off of the ground. 11. Starting at the bottom of the front road wheel, install the track around the wheel by rotating the track rearward while pushing the lugs into the wheel. 4. Back out the tensioning bolt and jam nut (Figure 46). 12. If you removed the front, outside road wheel, install it at this time using the bolt and gasket removed previously.
5. Place the greased road wheel cap over the bolt head (Figure 49). Belt Maintenance 6. Secure the road wheel cap with the snap ring (Figure 49). Replacing the Pump Drive Belt 7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for all 12 road wheels. If the pump drive belt begins to squeal or is cracked, worn, or frayed, replace it. Contact you Authorized Service Dealer for a replacement belt. 8. Install the tracks; refer to Replacing the Tracks (page 29). 1. Raise the grinder. 2.
Controls System Maintenance 5. Adjust the traction control so that it rests flush against the reference bar when it is pulled straight back (Figure 52 and Figure 53). The factory adjusts the controls before shipping the machine. However, after many hours of use, you may need to adjust the traction control alignment, the neutral position of the traction control, and the tracking of the traction control in the full forward position.
4. If the machine veers to the right, loosen the left jam nut and adjust the tracking set screw on the front of the traction control (Figure 55). WARNING When the machine is running, you could be caught and injured in moving parts or burned on hot surfaces. Stay away from pinch points, moving parts, and hot surfaces when adjusting the running machine. F. Have a helper hold the traction control tight to the reference bar in reverse. G.
Hydraulic System Maintenance 8. Pinch the hose clamp and slide the clamp and hose off of the fitting on the hydraulic tank, allowing the hydraulic fluid to drain from the hose and tank into the pan. Replacing the Hydraulic Filter Service Interval: Every 200 hours 1. Position machine on a level surface. 2. Lower the grinder. 3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 4. Remove the top cover. 5.
Checking the Hydraulic Lines Grinder Maintenance Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Check the hydraulic lines for leaks, loose fittings, kinked lines, loose mounting supports, wear, weather, and chemical deterioration and repair if necessary. Replacing the Teeth Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the condition of the teeth and rotate or replace any that are worn or damaged. Every 1,500 hours/Every 2 years (whichever comes first)—Replace all moving hydraulic hoses.
Cleaning Storage 1. Lower the grinder. Removing Debris from the Machine 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Important: Operating the engine with blocked screens, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed, will result in engine damage from overheating. 3. Remove dirt and grime from the external parts of the entire machine, especially the engine.
12. Charge the battery; refer to Servicing the Battery (page 26). 13. Check and adjust the track tension; refer to Checking and Adjusting the Track Tension (page 29). 14. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or replace any part that is damaged. 15. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer. 16. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and keep it in a memorable place. 17.
Troubleshooting Problem The starter does not crank. The engine will not start, starts hard, or fails to keep running. Engine loses power. Possible Cause 1. The battery is discharged. 1. Charge the battery or replace it. 2. The electrical connections are corroded or loose. 3. The relay or switch is damaged. 2. Check the electrical connections for good contact. 3. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 1. The fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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