Form No. 3362-837 Rev A Topdresser 2500 Model No. 44507—Serial No. 310000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com.
This product complies with all relevant European directives, for details please see the separate product specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet. Figure 2 1. Safety alert symbol. Introduction The TopDresser is towed by a Workman or other Utility Vehicle and is intended to be used by professional, hired operators in commercial applications. It is primarily designed for metering and dispersing materials, under a range of moisture conditions, without clogging or drastically affecting the dispersion.
Contents Troubleshooting......................................................... 26 Schematics ................................................................. 27 Conditions and Products Covered....................... 32 Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service ........................................................... 32 Owner Responsibilities....................................... 32 Items and Conditions Not Covered..................... 32 Parts......................................................
Safety • Operator and passenger should remain seated whenever the tow vehicle is in motion. 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. • Using the machine demands attention.
Maintenance • Before servicing or making adjustments to the topdresser, stop engine of tow vehicle, set parking brake and remove key from engine to prevent accidental starting of the engine. • Perform only those maintenance instructions described in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is desired, contact an Authorized TORO Distributor. • Be sure machine is in safe operating condition by keeping nuts, bolts and screws tight.
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. 105-0698 58-6520 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 1. Grease 105-0707 98-3114 1. Entanglement hazard—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place. 105-0708 1. Warning—thrown object hazard; keep bystanders away from machine. 93-9092 1.
99-0016 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for information on stopping the machine; the maximum braking load is 3500 lb. (1587 kg) trailer weight and 400 lb (181 kg) tongue weight; do not drive the machine and trailer down hill or you may lose control. 2. Warning—do not carry passengers. 3. Warning—do not exceed 15 mph (24 kmh). 4. Warning—maximum tongue weight is 400 lb. (181 kg); maximum trailer weight is 2500 lb. (1134 kg). 106-7750 1.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Use Qty. 1 No parts required – Special instructions for workman (3000/4000) and other utility tow vehicles (tractors) 2 Tongue Assembly Lynch Pin Clevis Pin 1 4 2 Install the tongue Hitch pin 1 Install tongue hitch No parts required – Mount optional tongue jack Wire Harness (3 pc.
1 2 Special Instructions for Workman (3000/4000) and other utility tow vehicles (tractors): Install the Tongue Parts needed for this procedure: No Parts Required 1 Tongue Assembly 4 Lynch Pin 2 Clevis Pin Procedure Procedure • The TopDresser 2500 can be towed by most utility tractors equipped with flotation tires for operation over golf greens. The tractor must have adequate brakes and drawbar hitch capacity to handle a 3500 lbs. (1587 kg.) trailer.
3 5 Secure the Tongue Hitch Install the Wire Harness Parts needed for this procedure: Parts needed for this procedure: 1 1 Hitch pin Wire Harness (3 pc.) Procedure Procedure 1. Plug topdresser wire harness into connector on topdresser solenoid valve (Figure 6). Using the appropriate holes, level the tongue hitch to the tow vehicle drawbar and secure with the hitch pin. 4 Mount the Optional Tongue Jack No Parts Required Procedure 1. Slide tongue jack onto mounting tube on tongue (Figure 5).
Product Overview vehicle, and leaving the other portion with topdresser plugged in to the solenoid. Controls 6 Gate Metering Control The knob and handle on left rear side of machine are used to adjust and lock the gate into the desired open height position (Figure 8). Mount the Skids No Parts Required 1. Loosen the adjusting handle enough to allow knob to slide freely in slot. Procedure 2. Set the gate into the desired position and tighten the handle to lock into position.
Optional Accessories Tongue Jack (CE) Part No. 98-5016 Mobil EAL 224 H Biodegradable hydraulic fluid (5 gal. container) Part No. 100-7674 Oil Filter Part No. 83-3010 Extra Vehicle Harness Part No. 99-0198 Operation Check the Hydraulic System Fluid The machine’s reservoir is filled at the factory with approximately 2.5 gallons (9.5 l) of high quality hydraulic fluid.Check the level of hydraulic fluid before the machine is first operated and daily thereafter.
approved flushing procedure published by Mobil. Contact your local Toro Distributor for details. This oil is available in 5 gallon (19 l) containers from your Toro Distributor, order part no. 100-7674. Depending on contamination and/or degradation levels, small amounts of spilled or leaked Mobil EAL224H will not adversely affect ground water or the environment. For small spills on the ground the uncontaminated product will be readily biodegraded by naturally occurring soil organisms when exposed to air.
Check Wheel Bolt Torque – DO NOT make sudden or sharp turns. DO NOT suddenly change direction of travel on an incline, ramp, grade, slope or similar surface. WARNING – Always adjust the tow vehicle speed to allow for existing ground conditions such as wet slick surfaces, loose sand or gravel and/or low visibility conditions such as dim or bright lighting, fog, mist or rain.
• Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads. Always yield the right of way to pedestrians and other vehicles. • If the top dresser begins to vibrate abnormally, stop immediately. Shut off the tow vehicle engine. Repair all damage before commencing towing. • If cavitation noise is heard while transporting across the golf course, slow down, return to maintenance, and investigate the cause. Do not exceed the 15 mph tow speed. This unit was not designed for travel on highways.
• Transport to the area to be top-dressed. • Adjust the metering gate to the desired rate. Lock into position with the black knob. • For best results, move the shift lever into "LO" range position. Select the desired forward speed and begin moving. Refer to the following section, Sand Application Rate. DANGER Figure 10 As a general rule, position the weight of the load evenly from front to rear and evenly from side to side. 1.
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Before each use or daily Every 200 hours Maintenance Procedure • Check the hydraulic lines and hoses • Lubricate all the grease fittings • Change the hydraulic fluid • Replace the hydraulic filter Premaintenance Procedures Important: The fasteners on the covers of this machine are designed to remain on the cover after removal.
Lubrication Drive System Maintenance Greasing the Bearings and Bushings Tensioning the Drive Chains Service Interval: Every 200 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) The chains should be tensioned so they deflect 1/8". Do not over tighten, this will cause chain wear. Do not operate with a loose chain, this will cause sprocket wear. The Topdresser 2500 has 13 grease fittings that must be lubricated with a No. 2 Lithium based grease. Conveyor Belt Chain 1. Remove the chain cover (Figure 14).
Belt Maintenance 4. Tighten mounting bolts. 5. Install chain cover. Wheel Drive Chain Adjusting the Conveyor Belt 1. Loosen carriage bolts and nuts securing hydraulic motor/pump to axle cradle (Figure 16). When conveyor belt is adjusted properly, the compressed length of each compression spring should be 4-7/16 inches (112 mm). Adjust conveyor belt as follows: 1. Loosen jam nuts and adjust tension rod nuts to attain desired tension (Figure 17). Figure 16 1. Hydraulic motor 2. Axle cradle cut-out 2.
Figure 19 1. Hopper seal 2. Gate edge Figure 21 1. Drive chain 2. Master link 1. Remove chain cover (Figure 20). 3. Motor Note: Motor mounting bolts may have to be loosened to disassemble chain link. 3. Loosen jam nuts and nuts on tension rod to release spring tension (Figure 22). Figure 20 1. Chain cover Figure 22 2. Remove master link from chain and remove chain from small sprocket (Figure 21). 1. Tension rods 2. Nuts 4.
5. Pivot hopper rearward and lean against wall, ladder, etc. Do no allow hopper to rest against rear of machine as damage may result to brash or hydraulic couplers (Figure 24) Important: Make sure hopper is pivoted beyond center and/or secured to wall or post to prevent it from accidentally falling on work area (Figure 24). Figure 26 1. Lifting rod 2. Slider bed mounting capscrews 8. To remove belt: • Cut belt and remove from rollers or • Insert a plastic belt tool between each roller and belt.
Hydraulic System Maintenance Important: Use only hydraulic fluids specified. Other fluids could cause system damage. 1. Position machine on a level surface. 2. Clean area around filter mounting area. Place drain pan under filter and remove filter (Figure 28). Changing the Hydraulic Fluid Service Interval: Every 200 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) Change hydraulic fluid annually or after every 200 operating hours, in normal conditions.
circuit flow, an approximation can be determined by measuring the brush speed with a rotating contact RPM indicator. See table for flow rate values. brush motor, while slowly towing the unit, to purge air from the closed circuit. Oil Filter- Change the oil filter annually or every 200 operating hours to insure the cleanliness of hydraulic fluid and to protect the functional performance and durability of the other hydraulic components.
Brush Adjustment 3. Slide brush into position on right side. Finger tighten nuts. Brush must make enough contact with conveyor belt to disperse topdressing material but not restrict the rotation of the brush. A piece of stiff paper can be inserted between the conveyor belt and the brush to check the adjustment. The brush must be the same height from side to side. The brush adjustment should be checked weekly for wear.
Cleaning Storage Thoroughly clean the topdresser, especially inside the hopper. The hopper and conveyor belt area should be free of any remaining sand particles. • Thoroughly clean the topdresser, especially inside the hopper. The hopper and conveyor belt area should be free of any remaining sand particles. • Tighten all fasteners. • Lubricate all grease fittings and bearings. Wipe off excess lubricant. • The unit should be stored out of the sun to prolong the life of the conveyor belt.
Troubleshooting Problem Difficulty in connecting or disconnecting control wires Topdresser hard to pull with tow vehicle Hydraulic leaks Belt and/or brush does not function Belt tracking Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. Wrong connector on tow vehicle. 1. An additional harness may be acquired from your distributor. 2. On/off connections switched with brake wiring. 2. Correct connections 1. Wheel motors (pumps) not turning. 1. Plumbing reversed. 2. Brake solenoid activated 3.
Schematics Hydraulic Schematic (Rev.
Electrical Schematic (Rev.
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