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FormNo.3430-281RevA
TX427CompactToolCarrier
ModelNo.22321—SerialNo.404684850andUp
ModelNo.22321G—SerialNo.404320000andUp
ModelNo.22322—SerialNo.404720000andUp
ModelNo.22342HD—SerialNo.404696700andUp
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OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3430-281*A
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
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forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
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containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
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accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thismachineisacompacttoolcarrierintendedfor
useinvariousearthandmaterialsmovingactivitiesfor
landscapingandconstructionwork.Itisdesignedto
operateawidevarietyofattachmentseachofwhich
performaspecializedfunction.Usingthisproduct
forpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecouldprove
dangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
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andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
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ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
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equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
ProductOverview.....................................................9
Controls.............................................................9
Specications..................................................13
Attachments/Accessories.................................13
BeforeOperation.................................................14
BeforeOperationSafety...................................14
AddingFuel......................................................14
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................15
DuringOperation.................................................15
DuringOperationSafety...................................15
StartingtheEngine...........................................17
DrivingtheMachine..........................................17
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................17
UsingAttachments...........................................17
AfterOperation....................................................19
AfterOperationSafety......................................19
MovingaNon-FunctioningMachine..................19
HaulingtheMachine.........................................20
LiftingtheMachine...........................................21
Maintenance...........................................................22
MaintenanceSafety..........................................22
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........22
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................24
UsingtheCylinderLock....................................24
AccessingInternalComponents.......................24
Lubrication..........................................................27
GreasingtheMachine.......................................27
EngineMaintenance...........................................28
EngineSafety...................................................28
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................28
ServicingtheCarbonCanister..........................29
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................29
ServicingtheSparkPlug(s)..............................31
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................32
ChangingtheFuelFilter....................................32
DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................33
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................33
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................33
ServicingtheBattery.........................................33
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................35
ServicingtheTracks.........................................35
BrakeMaintenance.............................................39
TestingtheParkingBrake.................................39
BeltMaintenance................................................39
InspectingandReplacingtheDrive
Belt................................................................39
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................41
AdjustingtheControls.......................................41
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................43
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................43
RelievingHydraulicPressure............................43
Hydraulic-FluidSpecications..........................43
CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel...................44
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilter...........................44
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid............................44
Cleaning..............................................................46
RemovingDebris..............................................46
CleaningtheChassis........................................46
Storage...................................................................48
StorageSafety..................................................48
Storage.............................................................48
Troubleshooting......................................................49
3
Safety
GeneralSafety
Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious
injuryordeath.
Donotcarryaloadwiththearmsraised;always
carryloadsclosetotheground.
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoloss-of-control
andtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Operatingthemachineonany
slopeoruneventerrainrequiresextracaution.
Operatethemachineupanddownslopeswith
theheavyendofthemachineuphillandtheload
closetotheground.Weightdistributionchanges
withattachments.Anemptybucketmakesthe
rearofthemachinetheheavyend,andafull
bucketmakesthefrontofthemachinetheheavy
end.Mostotherattachmentsmakethefrontofthe
machinetheheavyend.
Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedforburied
linesandotherobjects,anddonotdiginmarked
areas.
ReadandunderstandthecontentofthisOperator’s
Manualbeforestartingtheengine.
Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operatethemachine.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthemoving
componentsandattachments.
Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.
Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging
themachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway
fromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard
decal93-6686
93-6686
1.Hydraulicuid2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
decal93-7814
93-7814
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
decal93-9084
93-9084
1.Liftpoint/Tie-downpoint
decal100-4650
100-4650
1.Crushinghazardofhand—keepbystandersaway.
2.Crushinghazardoffoot—keepbystandersaway.
decal100-8821
100-8821
1.Crushinghazardfromabove;cuttinghazardofhand—stay
awayfromthefrontofthetractionunitwhentheloader
armsareraised.
5
decal115-4020
115-4020
1.Turnright3.Reverse
2.Forward
4.Turnleft
decal115-4855
115-4855
1.Hotsurface/burnhazard—wearprotectivegloveswhen
handlingthehydrauliccouplersandreadtheOperator's
Manualforinformationonhandlinghydrauliccomponents.
decal115-4857
115-4857
1.Lowertheloaderarms.
4.Curlthebucket.
2.Dumpthebucket.5.Floatthebucketonthe
ground.
3.Raisetheloaderarms.
decal115-4858
115-4858
1.Crushinghazardofhandsorfeet—installthecylinderlock.
decal115-4859
115-4859
1.Disengaged3.Engaged
2.Parkingbrake
decal115-4861
115-4861
1.Auxiliaryhydraulics3.Forward
2.Lockedreverse(detent)4.Neutral(off)
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decal115-4862
115-4862
1.Loader-valve
lock—unlocked
2.Loader-valvelock—locked
decal139-8812
139-8812
decal115-4860
115-4860
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Warning—lowertheloaderarms,engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,andremovethekeybeforeleavingthemachine.
3.Crushinghazardfromabove—installthecylinderlockandreadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperformingmaintenance.
4.Cuttinghazardofhandsorfeet—waitforallmovingpartstostop;stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsin
place.
5.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—keepbystandersaway.
6.Explosionhazard;electricalshockhazard—donotoperateifpowerlinesmaybepresent;callyourlocalutilitycompany.
7
decal138-0799
138-0799
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualstoredinyourmachine.
9.Hourmeter
2.Fast10.Engine—start
3.Throttle11.Engine—run
4.Slow12.Engine—shutoff
5.Choke—on
13.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.
6.Choke—off14.Electricalshockhazard,overheadpowerlines—watchfor
overheadpowerlines.
7.Fuel15.Tippinghazard—movethetractionunitwiththeheavyend
uphill;carryloadslow;donotdrivethemachinewiththeload
raised.
8.Hydraulicuidtemperature
16.Tippinghazard—driveslowlywhenturning;donotturn
sharplywhiletravelingfast;lookbehindanddownwhen
movinginreverse.
8
ProductOverview
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Figure3
1.Track5.Loaderarms9.Mountplate13.Fueltank
2.Track-adjustmentchamber6.Hood
10.Tie-down/liftloop14.Reverse-safetyplate
3.Liftcylinder
7.Auxiliaryhydrauliccouplers
11.Controlpanel
4.Cylinderlock
8.Tiltcylinder12.Rear-accesscover
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure4)before
youstarttheengineandoperatethetractionunit.
ControlPanel
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Figure4
1.Auxiliaryhydraulicslever
8.Loader-arm/attachment-tilt
lever
2.Throttlelever9.Loader-valvelock
3.Chokelever
10.Parking-brakelever
4.Fuelgauge11.Tractioncontrol
5.Hydraulic-uid-temperature
light
12.Referencebar
6.Hourmeter/tachometer13.Loader-control-reference
bar
7.Keyswitch
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine,
has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.Referto
StartingtheEngine(page17).
ThrottleLever
Movethecontrolforwardtoincreasetheenginespeed
andrearwardtodecreasespeed.
ChokeLever
Beforestartingacoldengine,movethechokelever
forward.Aftertheenginestarts,regulatethechoke
tokeeptheenginerunningsmoothly.Assoonas
possible,movethechokeleverallthewayrearward.
Note:Awarmenginerequireslittleornochoking.
ReferenceBar
Whendrivingthetractionunit,usethereferencebar
asahandleandaleveragepointforcontrollingthe
tractioncontrolandtheauxiliary-hydraulicslever.T o
ensuresmooth,controlledoperation,donottake
bothhandsoffthereferencebarwhileoperatingthe
machine.
9
TractionControl
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Figure5
1.Referencebar
2.Tractioncontrol
Tomoveforward,movethetractioncontrolforward
(Figure6).
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Figure6
Tomoverearward,movethetractioncontrol
rearward(Figure7).
Important:Whenreversing,lookbehindyou
forobstructionsandkeepyourhandsonthe
referencebar.
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Figure7
Toturnright,rotatethetractioncontrolclockwise
(Figure8).
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Figure8
Toturnleft,rotatethetractioncontrol
counterclockwise(Figure9).
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Figure9
Tostopthemachine,releasethetractioncontrol
(Figure5).
Note:Thefartheryoumovethetractioncontrolin
anydirection,thefasterthemachinemovesinthat
direction.
10
LoaderArm/Attachment-TiltLever
Totilttheattachmentforward,slowlymovethe
levertotheright(Figure10).
Totilttheattachmentrearward,slowlymovethe
levertotheleft(Figure10).
Tolowertheloaderarms,slowlymovethelever
forward(Figure10).
Toraisetheloaderarms,slowlymovethelever
rearward(Figure10).
Tolowertheloaderarmstoadetent(oat)
position,pushtheleverfullyforward(Figure10).
Note:Thisallowsattachmentssuchastheleveler
andthehydraulicbladetofollowthecontoursof
theground(i.e.,oat)whengrading.
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Figure10
1.Detent(oat)position
4.Tilttheattachment
rearward.
2.Lowertheloaderarms.5.Tilttheattachment
forward.
3.Raisetheloaderarms.
Bymovingthelevertoanintermediateposition(e.g.,
forwardandleft),youcanmovetheloaderarmsand
tilttheattachmentatthesametime.
Loader-ValveLock
Theloader-valvelocksecurestheloader
arm/attachment-tiltleversothatyoucannotpushit
forward.Thishelpstoensurethatnooneaccidentally
lowerstheloaderarmsduringmaintenance.Secure
theloaderarmswiththelockanytimeyouneedto
shutoffthemachinewiththeloaderarmsraised.
Tosetthelock,liftuponitsothatitclearstheholein
thecontrolpanelandswingittotheleft,infrontof
theloader-armlever,pushingitdownintothelocked
position(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Loaderarm/attachment-tilt
lever
2.Loader-valvelock
Loader-Control-ReferenceBar
Theloader-control-referencebarhelpsstabilizeyour
handwhileoperatingtheloaderarm/attachment-tilt
lever(Figure4).
Auxiliary-HydraulicsLever
Tooperateahydraulicattachmentintheforward
direction,rotatetheauxiliary-hydraulicslever
rearwardandpullitdowntothereferencebar
(Figure12,number1).
Tooperateahydraulicattachmentinthereverse
direction,rotatetheauxiliary-hydraulicslever
rearward,thenmoveitleftintotheupperslot
(Figure12,number2).
Note:IfyoureleasetheleverwhileintheFORWARD
position,theleverautomaticallyreturnstothe
NEUTRALposition(Figure12,number3).Ifitisinthe
REVERSEposition,itremainsthereuntilyoupullitout
oftheslot.
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Figure12
1.Forward-owhydraulics
3.Neutral
2.Reverse-owhydraulics
11
HourMeter/Tachometer
Whentheengineisoff,thehourmeter/tachometer
displaysthenumberofhoursofoperationloggedon
themachine.Whentheengineisrunning,itdisplays
thespeedoftheengineinrevolutionsperminute
(rpm).
After50hoursandthenevery100hoursthereafter
(i.e.,150,250,350,etc.)thescreendisplaysCHG
OILtoremindyoutochangetheengineoil.
Afterevery100hours,thescreendisplaysSVC
toremindyoutoperformtheothermaintenance
proceduresbasedona100-,200-,or400-hour
schedule.
Note:Theseremindersappear3hourspriortothe
serviceintervaltimeandashatregularintervalsfor
6hours.
Parking-BrakeLever
Toengagetheparkingbrake,pushthelever
forwardandtotheleftandthenpullitrearward
(Figure13).
Note:Thetractionunitmayrollslightlybeforethe
brakesengageinthedrivesprocket.
Toreleasethebrake,pushtheleverforwardand
thenright,intothenotch(Figure13).
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Figure13
FuelGauge
Thisgaugemeasurestheamountoffuelinthefuel
tank(s).
Hydraulic-FluidTemperatureLight
Ifthehydraulicuidgetstoohot,thislightilluminates
andanaudiblealarmsounds.Ifthishappens,shutoff
theengineandallowthetractionunittocool.
12
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Model22321,22321G,22342HD
Width
86cm(34inches)
Length
180cm(71inches)
Height
117cm(46inches)
Weight
853kg(1,880lb)
Operatingcapacitywith
standardbucket
227kg(500lb)
Tippingcapacitywith
standardbucket
671kg(1,480lb)
Wheelbase
79cm(31inches)
Dumpheight(with
standardbucket)
119cm(47inches)
Reach—fullyraised(with
standardbucket)
55cm(22inches)
Heighttohingepin(with
standardbucketinhighest
position)
168cm(66inches)
Model22322
Width
104cm(41inches)
Length
180cm(71inches)
Height
117cm(46inches)
Weight
941kg(2,075lb)
Operatingcapacitywith
standardbucket
227kg(500lb)
Tippingcapacitywith
standardbucket
647kg(1,427lb)
Wheelbase
79cm(31inches)
Dumpheight(with
standardbucket)
119cm(47inches)
Reach—fullyraised(with
standardbucket)
55cm(22inches)
Heighttohingepin(with
standardbucketinhighest
position)
168cm(66inches)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
13
Operation
BeforeOperation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageorrequirecertiedtrainingof
theoperator.Theownerisresponsiblefortraining
alloperatorsandmechanics.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetydecals.
Alwaysengagetheparkingbrake(ifequipped),
shutofftheengine,removethekey,waitforall
movingpartstostop,andallowthemachine
tocoolbeforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,or
storingthemachine.
Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe
enginequickly.
Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
Locatethepinch-pointareasmarkedonthe
machineandattachments;keepyourhandsand
feetawayfromtheseareas.
Beforeoperatingthemachinewithanattachment,
ensurethattheattachmentisproperlyinstalled
andthatitisagenuineToroattachment.Readall
theattachmentmanuals.
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsyouneedtoproperlyandsafely
performthejob.
Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedforburied
linesandotherobjects,anddonotdiginmarked
areas;notethelocationofunmarkedobjectsand
structures,suchasundergroundstoragetanks,
wells,andsepticsystems.
Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusetheequipment
andremovealldebris.
Ensurethattheareaisclearofbystandersbefore
operatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.
FuelSafety
Useextracarewhenhandlingfuel.Itisammable
anditsvaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle
beforelling.
Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot
possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer
ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.
Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.
AddingFuel
RecommendedFuel
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
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UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep
thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe
fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,engagethe
parkingbrake(ifequipped),andlowertheboom.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andallow
theenginetocool.
3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit
(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Fuel-tankcap
4.Addfueltothetankuntilthelevelis6to13mm
(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomoftheller
neck.
Important:Thisspaceinthetankallows
fueltoexpand.Donotllthefueltank
completelyfull.
5.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely,turningituntil
itclicks.
6.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedintheMaintenance
(page22).
Important:Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelbefore
startingtheengineforthersttime;referto
CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel(page44).
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Donotcarryaloadwiththearmsraised.Always
carryloadsclosetotheground.
Donotexceedtheratedoperatingcapacity,asthe
machinemaybecomeunstable,whichmayresult
inlossofcontrol.
UseonlyToro-approvedattachmentsand
accessories.Attachmentscanchangethestability
andtheoperatingcharacteristicsofthemachine.
Formachineswithaplatform:
Lowertheloaderarmsbeforesteppingoffthe
platform.
Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputting
yourfootontheground.Ifyoulosecontrolof
themachine,stepofftheplatformandaway
fromthemachine.
Donotplaceyourfeetundertheplatform.
Donotmovethemachineunlessyouare
standingwithbothfeetontheplatformandyour
handsareholdingontothereferencebars.
Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackingupto
ensurethatthepathisclear.
Neverjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
Wearappropriateclothingincludinggloves,eye
protection,longpants,substantialslip-resistant
footwear,andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
Donotoperatethemachinewhenyouaretired,ill,
orundertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
15
Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsand
bystandersawayfromthemachine
Operatethemachineonlyingoodlight,keeping
awayfromholesandhiddenhazards.
Ensurethatallthedrivesareinneutralandengage
theparkingbrake(ifequipped)beforestartingthe
engine.Starttheengineonlyfromtheoperator's
position.
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Watchfor
trafc.
Stoptheattachmentwhenyouarenotworking.
Stopthemachine,turnofftheengine,remove
thekey,andinspectthemachineifyoustrike
anobject.Makeanynecessaryrepairsbefore
resumingoperation.
Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,dothe
following:
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
Lowertheloaderarmsanddisengagethe
auxiliaryhydraulics.
Engagetheparkingbrake(ifequipped).
Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk
oflightning.
Operatethemachineonlyinareaswherethereis
sufcientclearanceforyoutosafelymaneuver.
Beawareofobstaclesincloseproximitytoyou.
Failuretomaintainadequatedistancefromtrees,
walls,andotherbarriersmayresultininjuryasthe
machinebacksupduringoperationifyouarenot
attentivetothesurroundings.
Checkforoverheadclearance(i.e.,electrical
wires,branches,anddoorways)beforedriving
underanyobjectsanddonotcontactthem.
Donotoverlltheattachmentandalwayskeepthe
loadlevelwhenraisingtheloaderarms.Itemsin
theattachmentcouldfallandcauseinjury.
SlopeSafety
Operatethemachineupanddownslopeswith
theheavyendofthemachineuphill.Weight
distributionchangeswithattachments.Anempty
bucketmakestherearofthemachinetheheavy
end,andafullbucketmakesthefrontofthe
machinetheheavyend.Mostotherattachments
makethefrontofmachinetheheavyend.
Raisingtheloaderarmsonaslopeaffectsthe
stabilityofthemachine.Keeptheloaderarmsin
theloweredpositionwhenonslopes.
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
andtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Operatingthemachineonany
slopeoruneventerrainrequiresextracaution.
Establishyourownproceduresandrulesfor
operatingonslopes.Theseproceduresmust
includesurveyingthesitetodeterminewhich
slopesaresafeformachineoperation.Always
usecommonsenseandgoodjudgmentwhen
performingthissurvey.
Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Ground
conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.
Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope.Ifthe
machinelosestraction,proceedslowly,straight
downtheslope.
Avoidturningonslopes.Ifyoumustturn,turn
slowlyandkeeptheheavyendofthemachine
uphill.
Keepallmovementsonslopesslowandgradual.
Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedor
direction.
Ifyoufeeluneasyoperatingthemachineona
slope,donotdoit.
Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps,asuneventerrain
couldoverturnthemachine.T allgrasscanhide
obstacles.
Usecautionwhenoperatingonwetsurfaces.
Reducedtractioncouldcausesliding.
Evaluatetheareatoensurethatthegroundis
stableenoughtosupportthemachine.
Usecautionwhenoperatingthemachinenearthe
following:
Drop-offs
Ditches
Embankments
Bodiesofwater
Themachinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifatrack
goesovertheedgeortheedgecavesin.Maintain
asafedistancebetweenthemachineandany
hazard.
Donotremoveoraddattachmentsonaslope.
Donotparkthemachineonahillsideorslope.
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StartingtheEngine
1.Standontheplatform(ifequippedonyour
machine).
2.Ensurethattheauxiliaryhydraulicsleverisin
theNEUTRALposition.
3.Movethechokeleverfullyforwardifyouare
startingacoldengine.
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire
choking.
4.Movethethrottlelevermidwaybetweenthe
SLOWandFASTpositions.
5.Insertthekeyintothekeyswitchandturnitto
theSTARTposition.Whentheenginesstarts,
releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagethestarterfor
morethan10secondsatatime.Iftheengine
failstostart,wait30secondsforthestarter
tocooldownbetweenattempts.Failureto
followtheseinstructionscouldburnoutthe
startermotor.
6.Aftertheenginestarts,graduallymovethe
chokeleverbacktotheOFFposition.Ifthe
enginestallsorhesitates,movethechoke
forwardagainuntiltheenginewarmsup.
7.Movethethrottlelevertothedesiredsetting.
Important:Runningtheengineathigh
speedswhenthehydraulicsystemiscold
(i.e.,whentheairtemperatureisator
belowfreezing)coulddamagethehydraulic
system.Whenstartingtheengineincold
conditions,allowittoruninthemiddle
throttlepositionfor2to5minutesbefore
movingthethrottletotheFASTposition.
Note:Iftheoutdoortemperatureisbelow
freezing,storethemachineinagaragetokeep
itwarmerandtoaidinstarting.
DrivingtheMachine
Usethetractioncontroltomovethemachine.The
fartheryoumovethetractioncontrolinanydirection,
thefasterthemachinemovesinthatdirection.
Releasethetractioncontroltostopthemachine.
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas
measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethe
throttleleverintheFASTpositionforbestperformance.
Youcan,however,usethethrottlepositiontooperate
atslowerspeeds.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,engage
theparkingbrake(ifequipped),andlowerthe
loaderarms.
2.Ensurethattheauxiliaryhydraulicsleverisin
theNEUTRALposition.
3.Movethethrottlelever3/4ofthewaytothe
FASTposition.
Note:Ifyousetthethrottlelowerthanhalfway
totheFASTposition,theenginemaycontinueto
runfor1secondafterturningthekeytotheOFF
position,preventingaloudafter-rebang.
4.Iftheenginehasbeenworkinghardorishot,let
itidleforaminutebeforeturningthekeyswitch
totheOFFposition.
Note:Thishelpstocooltheenginebeforeyou
shutitoff.Inanemergency,youcanshutoff
theengineimmediately.
5.TurnthekeyswitchtotheOFFpositionand
removethekey.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.
Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended.
UsingAttachments
InstallinganAttachment
Important:UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.
Attachmentscanchangethestabilityandthe
operatingcharacteristicsofthemachine.The
warrantyofthemachinemaybevoidedifyouuse
themachinewithunapprovedattachments.
Important:Beforeinstallingtheattachment,
ensurethatthemountplatesarefreeofanydirtor
debrisandthatthepinsrotatefreely.Ifthepins
donotrotatefreely,greasethem.
1.Positiontheattachmentonalevelsurfacewith
enoughspacebehindittoaccommodatethe
machine.
2.Starttheengine.
3.Tilttheattachmentmountplateforward.
4.Positionthemountplateintotheupperlipofthe
attachmentreceiverplate(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Mountplate2.Receiverplate
5.Raisetheloaderarmswhiletiltingbackthe
mountplateatthesametime.
Important:Raisetheattachmentenoughto
clearthegroundandtiltthemountplateall
thewayback.
6.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
7.Engagethequick-attachpins,ensuringthatthey
arefullyseatedinthemountplate(Figure16).
Important:Ifthepinsdonotrotatetothe
engagedposition,themountplateisnot
fullyalignedwiththeholesintheattachment
receiverplate.Checkthereceiverplateand
cleanitifnecessary.
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Figure16
1.Quick-attachpins
(engagedposition)
3.Engagedposition
2.Disengagedposition
WARNING
Ifyoudonotfullyseatthequick-attach
pinsthroughtheattachmentmountplate,
theattachmentcouldfalloffthemachine,
crushingyouorbystanders.
Ensurethatthequick-attachpinsarefully
seatedintheattachmentmountplate.
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ConnectingtheHydraulicHoses
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluidinjected
intotheskinmustbesurgicallyremoved
withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwith
thisformofinjury;otherwise,gangrenemay
result.
Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhoses
andlinesareingoodconditionandall
hydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight
beforeapplyingpressuretothehydraulic
system.
Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.
Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks;neveruseyourhands.
CAUTION
Hydrauliccouplers,hydrauliclines/valves,
andhydraulicuidmaybehot.Ifyoucontact
hotcomponents,youmaybeburned.
Weargloveswhenoperatingthehydraulic
couplers.
Allowthemachinetocoolbeforetouching
hydrauliccomponents.
Donottouchhydraulicuidspills.
Iftheattachmentrequireshydraulicsforoperation,
connectthehydraulichosesasfollows:
1.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
2.Movetheauxiliary-hydraulicsleverforward,
backward,andbacktotheNEUTRALpositionto
relievepressureatthehydrauliccouplers.
3.Removetheprotectivecoversfromthehydraulic
connectorsonthemachine.
4.Ensurethatallforeignmatteriscleanedfrom
thehydraulicconnectors.
5.Pushtheattachmentmaleconnectorintothe
femaleconnectoronthemachine.
Note:Whenyouconnecttheattachmentmale
connectorrst,yourelieveanypressurebuilt
upintheattachment.
6.Pushtheattachmentfemaleconnectorontothe
maleconnectoronthemachine.
7.Conrmthattheconnectionissecurebypulling
onthehoses.
RemovinganAttachment
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Lowertheattachmenttotheground.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Disengagethequick-attachpinsbyturningthem
totheoutside.
5.Iftheattachmentuseshydraulics,movethe
auxiliary-hydraulicsleverforward,backward,
andbacktotheNEUTRALpositiontorelieve
pressureatthehydrauliccouplers.
6.Iftheattachmentuseshydraulics,slidethe
collarsbackonthehydrauliccouplersand
disconnectthem.
Important:Connecttheattachmenthoses
togethertopreventhydraulicsystem
contaminationduringstorage.
7.Installtheprotectivecoversontothehydraulic
couplersonthemachine.
8.Starttheengine,tiltthemountplateforward,and
backthemachineawayfromtheattachment.
AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
Shutofftheengine,removethekey,waitforall
movementtostop,andallowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,cleaning,storing,orservicingit.
Cleandebrisfromtheattachments,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Clean
upoilorfuelspills.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.
Donottouchpartsthatmaybehotfromoperation.
Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,
adjust,orservicethemachine.
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
MovingaNon-Functioning
Machine
Important:Donottoworpullthemachine
withoutrstopeningthetowvalves,oryouwill
damagethehydraulicsystem.
1.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
2.Opentherear-accesscover.
3.Usingawrench,turnthetowvalvesonthe
hydraulicpumpstwicecounter-clockwise(Figure
17).
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Figure17
1.Lefttowvalve(righttrack)2.Righttowvalve(lefttrack)
4.Towthemachineasrequired.
5.Afterrepairingthemachine,closethetowvalves
beforeoperatingit.
HaulingtheMachine
Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktohaulthemachine.
Useafull-widthramp.Ensurethatthetrailerortruck
hasallthenecessarybrakes,lighting,andmarkingas
requiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafety
instructions.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp
youorbystandersavoidinjury.Refertoyourlocal
ordinancesfortrailerandtie-downrequirements.
WARNING
Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithout
turnsignals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora
slow-moving-vehicleemblemisdangerous
andcanleadtoaccidentscausingpersonal
injury.
Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet
orroadway.
SelectingaTrailer
WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck
increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould
causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure18).
Useonlyfull-widthramps.
Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast4
timesaslongastheheightofthetraileror
truckbedtotheground.Thisensuresthat
rampangledoesnotexceed15degreeson
atground.
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Figure18
1.Full-widthramp(s)in
stowedposition
3.H=heightofthetraileror
truckbedtotheground
2.Rampisatleast4times
aslongastheheightof
thetrailerortruckbedto
theground
4.Trailer
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