Toro Workman MDX Utility Vehicle User manual

Type
User manual
FormNo.3442-941RevA
Workman
®
MDXUtilityVehicle
ModelNo.07235—SerialNo.407900000andUp
ModelNo.07235TC—SerialNo.407900000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3442-941*
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.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
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Bloomington,MN55420
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Introduction
Thisutilityvehicleisintendedtobeprimarilyused
off-highwaytotransportpeopleandmaterialloads.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
g312723
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Thesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2)appearsbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessagesthatyoumustfollowtoavoid
accidents.Thissymbolwillappearwiththeword
Danger,Warning,orCaution.
Dangerindicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultindeath
orseriousinjury.
Warningindicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
Cautionindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminoror
moderateinjury.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................5
GeneralSafety...................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
Setup........................................................................8
1InstallingtheSteeringWheel............................8
2ConnectingtheBattery....................................8
3CheckingtheFluidLevelsandTire
Pressure.........................................................9
4BurnishingtheBrakes......................................9
5ReadingtheManualandViewingthe
SetupMaterial...............................................10
ProductOverview....................................................11
Controls............................................................11
Specications..................................................14
Attachments/Accessories.................................14
BeforeOperation.................................................15
BeforeOperationSafety...................................15
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................15
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................15
AddingFuel......................................................16
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................16
DuringOperation.................................................17
DuringOperationSafety...................................17
OperatingtheCargoBed..................................18
StartingtheEngine...........................................20
StoppingtheMachine.......................................20
LoadingtheCargoBed.....................................21
AfterOperation....................................................22
AfterOperationSafety......................................22
HaulingtheMachine.........................................22
TowingtheMachine..........................................23
TowingaTrailer................................................23
Maintenance...........................................................24
MaintenanceSafety..........................................24
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........24
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................26
MaintainingtheMachineunderSpecial
OperatingConditions....................................26
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................27
PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance............27
LiftingtheMachine...........................................27
AccessingtheHood..........................................28
Lubrication..........................................................28
GreasingtheFrontWheelBearings..................28
EngineMaintenance...........................................31
EngineSafety...................................................31
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................31
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................33
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.................................34
AdjustingtheHigh/LowIdle..............................35
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................35
InspectingFuelLinesandConnections.............35
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................35
ServicingtheCarbonCanister..........................36
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................40
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................40
ServicingtheBattery.........................................40
ReplacingtheFuses.........................................41
MaintainingtheHeadlights...............................41
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................43
MaintainingtheTires........................................43
InspectingtheSteeringandSuspension
Components.................................................43
AdjustingtheFrontWheelAlignment................44
CheckingtheTransaxle-FluidLevel..................45
ChangingtheTransaxleFluid...........................45
CheckingandAdjustingNeutral........................46
MaintainingthePrimaryDriveClutch................46
ReducingtheT opSpeed...................................47
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................48
CoolingSystemSafety.....................................48
CleaningtheEngine-CoolingAreas..................48
BrakeMaintenance.............................................48
InspectingtheBrakes.......................................48
AdjustingtheParking-BrakeHandle.................48
AdjustingtheBrakeCables...............................49
CheckingtheBrake-FluidLevel........................50
ChangingtheBrakeFluid.................................50
BeltMaintenance................................................51
ServicingtheDriveBelt.....................................51
AdjustingtheStarter-GeneratorBelt.................51
ChassisMaintenance...........................................52
AdjustingtheCargo-BedLatches.....................52
Cleaning..............................................................52
WashingtheMachine.......................................52
Storage...................................................................53
StorageSafety..................................................53
StoringtheMachine..........................................53
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Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
therequirementsofSAEJ2258(Nov2016).
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofcausingpersonalinjury.
Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious
personalinjury.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
OperatorsManualbeforeyoustartthemachine.
Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows
howtouseitandunderstandsthewarnings.
Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Stopandshutoffthemachineandremovethekey
beforeservicingorfueling.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal99-7345
99-7345
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
3.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsinplace.
4.Crushinghazard,cargobox—usetheproprodtosupport
thecargobed.
decal99-7952
99-7952
1.Choke
3.Neutral
2.Reverse4.Forward
decal115-2412
115-2412
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;nostorage.
decal115-7739
115-7739
1.Falling,crushinghazard—donotcarrypassengers.
decal121-9775
121-9775
1.Warning—readtheOperatorsManualandreceivetraining
beforeoperatingthemachine.
4.Tippinghazard—driveslowlyonoracrossinclines;taketurns
slowly;donotexceedspeedsof31kph(19mph);driveslowly
whenhaulingaloadorwhendrivingonuneventerrain.
2.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
5.Fallinghazard;severinghazardofhandorfoot—donotcarry
passengersinthebed;donotcarryathirdpassenger;donot
putyourhandsorfeetoutsidethemachinewhileoperating.
3.Firehazard—shutofftheenginebeforerefueling.
6
decal136-1164
136-1164
1.Donotexceedatongue
weightof45kg(100lb).
2.Donotexceedatransport
loadof363kg(800lb).
10A
136-6313
15A30A30A
decal136-6313
136-6313
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualforfuse
information.
4.Headlights(15A)
2.Lift/gate(30A)5.Machinefuse(10A)
3.Horn/powerpoint(20A)
decal138-3521
138-3521
1.Horn7.Headlights
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
8.Tostarttheengine,sitintheoperator'sseat,releasethe
parkingbrake,turnthepowerkeyon,adjustthechoke,and
presstheacceleratorpedal.
3.Collisionhazard—donotoperatethemachineonpublic
streets,roads,orhighways.
9.Toshutofftheengine,releasetheacceleratorpedal,engage
theparkingbrake,turnthepowerkeyoff,andremovethe
powerkey.
4.Fallinghazard—donotcarrypassengersinthecargobed.
10.Power—Off
5.Fallinghazard—donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
11.Power—On
6.Hourmeter
12.Electricalpower(powerpoint)
7
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
Steeringwheel
1
Cover
1
1
Washer(1/2inch)
1
Installthesteeringwheel(TCmodels
only).
2
Nopartsrequired
Connectthebattery(TCmodelsonly).
3
Nopartsrequired
Checktheuidlevelsandtirepressure.
4
Nopartsrequired
Burnish(break-in)thebrakes.
Operator'sManual
1
Engineowner'smanual1
Registrationcard1
PredeliveryInspectionForm1
CerticateofQuality
1
5
Key2
ReadtheOperator'sManualandview
thesetupmaterialbeforeoperatingthe
machine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
InstallingtheSteering
Wheel
TCModelsOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Steeringwheel
1
Cover
1
Washer(1/2inch)
Procedure
1.Ifthecoverisinstalled,removeitfromthehub
ofthesteeringwheel(Figure3).
2.Removethelocknut(1/2inch)fromthesteering
shaft(Figure3).
3.Slidethesteeringwheelandwasher(1/2inch)
ontothesteeringshaft(Figure3).
4.Securethesteeringwheeltotheshaftwiththe
locknut(1/2inch)andtightenitto27to34N∙m
(20to25ft-lb).
5.Installthecoveronthesteeringwheel(Figure3).
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Figure3
1.Cover4.Steeringwheel
2.Locknut(1/2inch)5.Steeringshaft
3.Washer(1/2inch)
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2
ConnectingtheBattery
TCModelsOnly
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
Incorrectlyroutingthebatterycablecould
damagethemachineandcables,causing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses
toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
Alwaysdisconnectthenegativebattery
cable(black)beforedisconnectingthe
positivebatterycable(red).
Alwaysconnectthepositivebatterycable
(red)rst.
1.Squeezethebatterycovertoreleasethetabs
fromthebatterybase(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Batterycover
2.Removethebatterycoverfromthebatterybase
(Figure4).
3.Connectthepositivebatterycable(red)tothe
positive(+)terminalofthebatteryandsecure
thecablewiththeboltsandnuts(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Insulatorboot(positive
batterycable)
3.Negativebatterypost
2.Negativebatterycable
(black)
4.Slidetheinsulatorbootoverthepositive
terminal.
Note:Theinsulatorbootpreventsapossible
short-to-groundfromoccurring.
5.Connectthenegativebatterycable(black)tothe
negative(–)terminalofthebatteryandsecure
thecablewiththeboltsandnuts.
6.Alignthebatterycovertothebatterybase
(Figure4).
7.Squeezethebatterycover,alignthetabsto
thebatterybase,andreleasethebatterycover
(Figure4).
3
CheckingtheFluidLevels
andTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Checktheengine-oillevelbeforeandafter
yourststarttheengine;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page33).
2.Checkthebrake-uidlevelbeforeyourststart
theengine;refertoCheckingtheBrake-Fluid
Level(page50).
3.Checkthetransaxle-uidlevelbeforeyou
rststarttheengine;refertoCheckingthe
Transaxle-FluidLevel(page45).
4.Checktheairpressureinthetires;referto
CheckingtheTirePressure(page15).
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4
BurnishingtheBrakes
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Toensureoptimumperformanceofthebrakesystem,
burnish(break-in)thebrakesbeforeuse.
1.Bringthemachineuptofullspeed,applythe
brakestorapidlystopthemachinewithout
lockingupthetires.
2.Repeatthisprocedure10times,waiting1minute
betweenstops,toavoidoverheatingthebrakes.
Important:Thisprocedureismosteffective
ifthemachineisloadedwith227kg(500lb).
5
ReadingtheManualand
ViewingtheSetupMaterial
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Operator'sManual
1Engineowner'smanual
1Registrationcard
1PredeliveryInspectionForm
1
CerticateofQuality
2Key
Procedure
ReadtheOperator'sManualandtheengine
owner'smanual.
Fillouttheregistrationcard.
CompletethePredeliveryInspectionForm.
ReviewtheCerticateofQuality.
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ProductOverview
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Figure6
1.Hoodlatch
3.Cargobed5.Gear-shiftselector7.Cargo-bedlever
2.Parking-brakelever4.Towingtongue6.Fuel-tankcap
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine.
ControlPanel
g312720
Figure7
1.Steeringwheel
4.Parking-brakelever
(centerconsole)
2.Cupholder
5.Acceleratorpedal
3.Passengerhandhold6.Brakepedal
AcceleratorPedal
Usetheacceleratorpedal(Figure7)tovarythe
groundspeedofthemachine.Pressingdownthe
acceleratorpedalstartstheengine.Pressingthe
pedalfartherincreasesthegroundspeed.Releasing
thepedalslowsthemachine,andtheengineshutsoff.
Note:Themaximumforwardspeedis26km/h
(16mph).
BrakePedal
Usethebrakepedaltostoporslowthemachine
(Figure7).
CAUTION
Operatingamachinewithwornorincorrectly
adjustedbrakescanmayresultinpersonal
injury.
Ifthebrakepedaltravelstowithin25mm(1
inch)ofthemachineoorboard,adjustor
repairthebrakes.
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Parking-BrakeLever
Theparking-brakeleverislocatedbetweentheseats
(Figure6andFigure7).Wheneveryoushutoffthe
engine,engagetheparkingbraketopreventthe
machinefromaccidentallymoving.T oengagethe
parkingbrake,pulluptheparking-brakelever.To
disengagetheparkingbrake,pushtheleverdown.
ChokeControl
Thechokecontrolislocatedbelowandtotherightof
theoperator'sseat.Usethechoketohelpstartacold
enginebypullingthechokecontroloutward(Figure
8).Aftertheenginestarts,adjustthechoketokeep
theenginerunningsmoothly.Astheenginewarms
up,pushinthechokecontroltotheOFFposition.
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Figure8
1.Gear-shiftselector2.Chokecontrol
Gear-ShiftSelector
Thegear-shiftselectorislocatedbetweentheseats
andbelowtheparking-brakelever.Thegear-shift
selectorhas3positions:FORWARD,REVERSE,and
NEUTRAL(Figure8).
Note:Theenginestartsandrunsinanyofthe3
positions.
Important:Alwaysstopthemachinebefore
changinggears.
HornButton
Thehornbuttonislocatedatthelower,leftcornerof
thedashpanel(Figure9).Pressthehornbuttonto
soundthehorn.
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Figure9
1.Hornbutton
4.Oillight
2.Hourmeter5.Keyswitch
3.Lightswitch6.Powerpoint
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitchislocatedatthelower,rightcornerof
thedashpanel(Figure9).
Thekeyswitchhas3positions:OFF,ON,andSTART.
Thereare2modesofstartingthemachine;referto
StartingtheEngine(page20).
LightSwitch
Usethelightswitch(Figure9)toilluminatethe
headlights.Pushthelightswitchuptoturnonthe
headlights.Pushthelightswitchdowntoturnoffthe
lights.
HourMeter
Thehourmeterindicatesthetotalhoursofmachine
operation.Thehourmeter(Figure9)startstofunction
wheneveryourotatethekeyswitchtotheONposition
oriftheengineisrunning.
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EngineOil-PressureLight
Theengineoil-pressurelight(Figure9)warnsyouif
theengine-oilpressuredropsbelowasafelevelto
operatetheengine.Ifthelightcomesonandremains
lit,shutofftheengine,andchecktheengine-oillevel.
Addoiltotheengineifnecessary;refertoServicing
theEngineOil(page33).
Note:Theoillightmayicker;thisisnormalandno
actionisneeded.
PowerPoint
Usethepowerpoint(Figure9)topoweroptional12
Velectricalaccessories.
FuelGauge
Thefuelgauge(Figure10)islocatedonthefueltank
nexttothellercap,attheleftsideofthemachine.
Thegaugedisplaystheamountoffuelinthetank.
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Figure10
1.Empty4.Fuelgauge
2.Full5.Fuel-tankcap
3.Needle
PassengerHandholds
Thepassengerhandholdsarelocatedontheright
sideofthedashpanelandattheoutsideofeachseat
(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Handhold—hiprestraint2.Passengerhandhold
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Baseweight
Dry544kg(1,200lb)
Ratedcapacity(onlevelground)
749kg(1,650lb)total,including90.7kg(200lb)operatorand
90.7kg(200lb)passenger,load,trailertongueweight,gross
trailerweight,accessories,andattachments
Grossvehicleweight(GVW)—onlevelground1,292kg(2,850lb)total,includingalloftheweightslistedabove
Maximumcargocapacity(onlevelground)
567kg(1,250lb)total,includingtrailertongueweightandgross
trailerweight
Towingcapacity:
Tongueweight:45kg(100lb)
Standardhitch
Grosstrailerweight(GTW):363kg(800lb)
Tongueweight:45kg(100lb)
Heavy-dutyhitch
Grosstrailerweight(GTW):544kg(1,200lb)
Overallwidth150cm(59inches)
Overalllength303cm(119-5/16inches)
Groundclearance
25cm(10inches)atthefrontwithnoloadoroperator,18cm
(7inches)attherearwithnoloadoroperator
Wheelbase
206cm(81inches)
Wheeltread(centerlinetocenterline)125cm(49inches)inthefront,120cm(47-1/4inches)intherear
Cargobedlength117cm(46inches)inside,133cm(52-1/4inches)outside
Cargobedwidth
125cm(49inches)inside,150cm(59inches)atoutsideofthe
moldedfenders
Cargobedheight25cm(10inches)inside
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachinetoenhance
andexpanditscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedTorodistributororgoto
www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetycerticationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Neverallowchildrenorpeoplewhoarenottrained
orphysicallycapabletosafelyoperateorservice
themachine.Localregulationsmayrestrictthe
ageoftheoperator.Theownerisresponsiblefor
trainingalloperatorsandmechanics.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Shutoffthemachine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe
operatorsposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
Knowhowtostopandshutoffthemachinequickly.
Ensurethattherearenotmoreoccupants(youand
yourpassenger(s))thanthenumberofhandholds
equippedonthemachine.
Checkthatallsafetydevicesanddecalsarein
place.Repairorreplaceallsafetydevicesand
replaceallillegibleormissingdecals.Donot
operatethemachineunlesstheyarepresentand
functioningproperly.
FuelSafety
Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable
anditsvaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page24).
CheckingtheTirePressure
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Tireairpressurespecication:55to103kPa(8
to22psi)
Important:Donotexceedthemaximumair
pressureindicatedonthesidewallofthetire.
Note:Theairpressureneededinthetiresis
determinedbythepayloadthatyouintendtocarry.
1.Checktheairpressureinthetires.
Note:Theairpressureinthefrontandreartires
shouldbebetween55to103kPa(8to22psi).
Uselowerairpressureinthetiresforlighter
payloads,forlesssoilcompaction,fora
smootherride,andtominimizetiremarkson
theground.
Usehigherairpressureinthetiresfor
carryingheavierpayloadsathigherspeeds.
2.Ifnecessary,adjusttheairpressureinthetires
byaddingorremovingairinthetires.
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Figure12
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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
containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizer
isused.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
FillingtheFuelTank
Thefuel-tankcapacityisapproximately26.5L(7US
gallons).
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Cleantheareaaroundthefuel-tankcap(Figure
13).
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Figure13
1.Empty4.Fuelgauge
2.Full5.Fuel-tankcap
3.Needle
5.Removethefuel-tankcap.
6.Fillthetanktoabout25mm(1inch)belowthe
topoftank,(bottomofthellerneck).
Note:Thisspaceinthetankallowsfuelto
expand.Donotoverllthefueltank.
7.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.
8.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.
BreakinginaNewMachine
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours—Perform
theguidelinesforbreakinginanew
machine.
Performthefollowingguidelinestoprovideproper
performanceforthemachine.
Ensurethatthebrakesareburnished;referto4
BurnishingtheBrakes(page9).
Checktheuidandengine-oillevelsregularly.
Remainalertforsignsthatthemachineorits
componentsareoverheating.
Afterstartingacoldengine,letitwarmupforabout
15secondsbeforeusingthemachine.
Note:Allowmoretimefortheenginetowarmup
whenoperatingincoldtemperatures.
Varythemachinespeedduringoperation.Avoid
faststartsandquickstops.
Abreak-inoilfortheengineisnotrequired.
Originalengineoilisthesametypespeciedfor
regularoilchanges.
RefertoMaintenance(page24)foranyspecial,
low-hourchecks.
Checkthefrontsuspensionpositioningandadjust
it,ifnecessary;refertoAdjustingtheFrontWheel
Alignment(page44).
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DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
Passengersshouldsitinthedesignatedseating
positionsonly.Donotcarrypassengersinthe
cargobed.Keepbystandersandchildrenoutof
theoperatingarea.
Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
Operatethemachineoutdoorsorina
well-ventilatedareaonly.
Donotexceedthemaximumgrossvehicleweight
(GVW)ofthemachine.
Useextracautionwhenoperatingbrakingor
turningthemachinewithaheavyloadinthecargo
bed.
Carryingoversizedloadsinthecargobedreduces
thestabilityofthemachine.Donotexceedthe
carryingcapacityofthebed.
Carryingmaterialthatcannotbeboundtothe
machineadverselyaffectsthesteering,braking,
andstabilityofthemachine.Whenyoucarry
materialthatcannotbeboundtothemachine,use
cautionwhensteeringorbraking.
Carryareducedloadandreducetheground
speedofthemachinewhenoperatingonrough,
uneventerrain,andnearcurbs,holes,andother
suddenchangesinterrain.Loadsmayshift,
causingthemachinetobecomeunstable.
Beforeyoustartthemachine,ensurethatthe
transmissionisinneutral,theparkingbrakeis
engaged,andyouareintheoperatingposition.
Youandyourpassengersshouldremainseated
wheneverthemachineismoving.Keepyour
handsonthesteeringwheel;yourpassengers
shouldusethehandholdsprovided.Keeparms
andlegswithinthemachinebodyatalltimes.
Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibility.
Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe
machine.T allgrasscanhideobstacles.Usecare
whenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,or
otherobjectsthatmayobscureyourvision.
Donotdrivethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches,
orembankments.Themachinecouldsuddenly
rolloverifawheelgoesovertheedgeorifthe
edgegivesway.
Alwayswatchoutforandavoidlowoverhangs
suchastreelimbs,doorjambs,overhead
walkways,etc.
Lookbehindanddownbeforereversingthe
machinetobesureofaclearpath.
Whenusingthemachineonpublicroads,follow
alltrafcregulationsanduseanyadditional
accessoriesthatmayberequiredbylaw,suchas
lights,turnsignals,slow-movingvehicle(SMV)
signs,andothersasrequired.
Ifthemachineevervibratesabnormally,stop
andshutoffthemachineimmediately,waitfor
allmovementtostop,andinspectfordamage.
Repairalldamagetothemachinebeforeresuming
operation.
Itcantakelongertostopthemachineonwet
surfacesthanondrysurfaces.Todryoutwet
brakes,driveslowlyonalevelsurfacewhile
puttinglightpressureonthebrakepedal.
Operatingthemachineathighspeedandthen
quicklystoppingmaycausetherearwheelstolock
up,whichimpairsyourcontrolofthemachine.
Donottouchtheengine,transmission,mufer,or
mufermanifoldwhiletheengineisrunning,or
soonafteryoushutofftheengine,becausethese
areasmaybehotenoughtocauseburns.
Donotleavearunningmachineunattended.
Beforeyouleavetheoperatingposition,dothe
following:
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
ShiftthetransmissiontotheNEUTRALposition.
Engagetheparkingbrake.
Shutoffthemachineandremovethekey.
Waitforallmovementtostop.
Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk
oflightning.
Useaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby
TheT oro®Companyonly.
SlopeSafety
Note:A2-postRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)
isavailableforthismachineasanaccessory.Usea
ROPSifyouwillworknexttodrop-offs,nearwater,
inroughterrain,oronaslope,whichcouldresultin
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arollover.ContactanauthorizedT orodistributorfor
moreinformation.
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoloss-of-control
andtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.
Surveythesitetodeterminewhichslopesare
safeforoperatingthemachineandestablishyour
ownproceduresandrulesforoperatingonthose
slopes.Alwaysusecommonsenseandgood
judgmentwhenperformingthissurvey.
Ifyoufeeluneasyoperatingthemachineona
slope,donotdoit.
Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.
Donotsuddenlychangethespeedordirectionof
themachine.
Avoidoperatingthemachineonwetterrain.Tires
maylosetraction.Arollovercanoccurbeforethe
tireslosetraction.
Travelstraightupanddownaslope.
Ifyoubegintolosemomentumwhileclimbinga
slope,graduallyengagethebrakesandslowly
reversethemachinestraightdowntheslope.
Turningwhilegoingupordownaslopecanbe
dangerous.Ifyoumustturnonaslope,doitslowly
andcautiously.
Heavyloadsaffectstabilityonaslope.Carrya
reducedloadandreduceyourgroundspeedwhen
operatingonaslopeoriftheloadhasahigh
centerofgravity.Securetheloadtothecargobed
ofthemachinetopreventtheloadfromshifting.
Takeextracarewhenhaulingloadsthatshifteasily
(e.g.,liquids,rock,sand,etc.).
Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachine
onaslope,especiallywithaload.Stoppingwhile
goingdownaslopetakeslongerthanstopping
onlevelground.Ifyoumuststopthemachine,
avoidsuddenspeedchanges,whichcancause
themachinetotiporrollover.Donotengagethe
brakessuddenlywhenrollingrearward,asthis
maycausethemachinetooverturn.
LoadingandDumpingSafety
Donotexceedthegrossvehicleweight(GVW)
ofthemachinewhenoperatingitwithaloadin
thecargobedand/ortowingatrailer;referto
Specications(page14).
Distributetheloadinthecargobedevenlyto
improvethestabilityandcontrolofthemachine.
Beforedumping,ensurethatthereisnoone
behindthemachine.
Donotdumpaloadedcargobedwhilethe
machineissidewaysonaslope.Thechange
inweightdistributionmaycausethemachineto
overturn.
OperatingtheCargoBed
RaisingtheCargoBed
WARNING
Araisedbedcouldfallandinjurepersonsthat
areworkingbeneathit.
Alwaysusetheproprodtoholdthebedup
beforeworkingunderthebed.
Removeanyloadmaterialfromthebed
beforeraisingit.
WARNING
Drivingthemachinewiththecargobedraised
couldcausethemachinetotiporrolleasier.
Youcoulddamagethestructureofthecargo
bedifyouoperatethemachinewiththebed
raised.
Operatethemachinewhenthecargobed
isdown.
Afteremptyingthecargobed,lowerit.
CAUTION
Ifaloadisconcentratednearthebackofthe
cargobedwhenyoureleasethelatches,the
bedmayunexpectedlytipopen,injuringyou
orbystanders.
Centerloadsinthecargobed,ifpossible.
Holdthecargobeddownandensurethat
nooneisleaningoverthebedorstanding
behinditwhenreleasingthelatches.
Removeallcargofromthebedbefore
liftingthebeduptoservicethemachine.
1.Lifttheleveroneithersideofthebedandlift
thebedup(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Lever3.Detentslot
2.Proprod
2.Pulltheproprodintothedetentslottosecure
thebed(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Detentslot2.Proprod
LoweringtheCargoBed
WARNING
Theweightofthebedmaybeheavy.Hands
orotherbodypartscouldbecrushed.
Keepyourhandsandotherbodypartsclear
whenloweringthebed.
1.Raisethecargobedslightlybyliftingupthe
latchlever(Figure14).
2.Pulltheproprodoutofthedetentslot(Figure
15).
3.Lowerthebeduntilitlatchessecurelyintoplace
(Figure15).
OpeningtheTailgate
1.Ensurethatthecargobedisdownandlatched.
2.Liftupthengerpullsatthebackpanelofthe
tailgate(Figure16).
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Figure16
1.Tailgateange(cargobed)3.Liftup(ngerpull)
2.Lockange(tailgate)
4.Rotaterearwardanddown
3.Alignthelockangesofthetailgatewiththe
openingsbetweenthetailgateangesofthe
cargobed(Figure16).
4.Rotatethetailgaterearwardanddown(Figure
16).
ClosingtheTailgate
Ifyouunloadedloosematerialsuchassand,
landscapingrock,orwoodchipsfromthecargobedof
themachine,someofthematerialthatyouunloaded
mayhavelodgedinthehingeareaofthetailgate.
Performthefollowingbeforeclosingthetailgate.
1.Useyourhandstoremoveasmuchofthe
materialfromthehingeareaaspossible.
2.Rotatethetailgatetoapproximatelythe45°
position(Figure17).
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Figure17
1.Rotatethetailgateto
approximatelythe45°
position.
3.Hingearea
2.Rotatethetailgateback
andforthseveraltimes.
3.Useashort,shakingmotiontorotatethetailgate
backandforthseveraltimes(Figure17).
Note:Thisactionhelpsmovematerialaway
fromthehingearea.
4.Lowerthetailgateandcheckformaterial
remaininginthehingearea.
5.Repeatsteps1through4untilthematerialis
removedfromthehingearea.
6.Rotatethetailgateupandforwarduntilthelock
angesofthetailgateareushwiththetailgate
pocketinthecargobed(Figure16).
Note:Raiseorlowerthetailgateinorderto
alignthelockangesofthetailgatewiththe
verticalopeningsbetweenthetailgateanges
ofthecargobed.
7.Lowerthetailgateuntilitisseatedinthebackof
thecargobed(Figure16).
Note:Thelockangesofthetailgatearefully
securedbythetailgateangesofthecargobed.
StartingtheEngine
1.Sitintheoperatorseat,insertthekeyintothe
keyswitch,androtatethekeyclockwisetothe
ONorSTARTposition.
Thereare2modesofstartingthemachine:
PedalStart—turnthekeyswitchtotheON
positionandpressdowntheaccelerator
pedal.
Note:Whenyouremoveyourfootfromthe
acceleratorpedal,theengineshutsoff.
KeyStart—turnthekeyswitchtotheSTART
positionandtheengineremainsonuntilthe
isturnedtotheOFFposition.
Note:Whenusingkeystartmode,youcan
engagetheparkingbrakeandworkawayfrom
themachinewhiletheenginestillrunsandthe
batteryholdsacharge.
Note:IfyouturnthekeytotheSTARTposition,
theenginecranksuntilitstarts.Iftheengine
cranksformorethan10seconds,returntothe
OFFposition,anddeterminetheissue(e.g.,the
chokecontrolsneedstobeengaged,checkthe
aircleanerforrestrictions,ensurethatthefuel
tankisfull,thesparkisbad,etc.)beforestarting
themachineagain.
Note:Whenequippedwiththeoptionalbackup
alarm,ifyoumovethegear-shiftselectortothe
REVERSEpositionwhenthekeyswitchisinthe
ONorSTARTposition,abuzzersoundstowarn
theoperatorthatthemachineisinreversegear.
2.Movethegear-shiftselectortothedesired
directionoftravelforthemachine.
3.Disengagetheparkingbrake.
4.Slowlystepontheacceleratorpedal.
Note:Iftheengineiscold,pressandholdthe
acceleratorpedalabouthalf-waydown,andpull
thechokeknobouttotheONposition.Return
thechokeknobtotheOFFpositionafterthe
enginewarmsup.
StoppingtheMachine
Important:Whenstoppingthemachineon
anincline,usetheservicebrakestostopthe
machineandengagetheparkingbraketoholdthe
machineinplace.Usingtheacceleratortostall
themachineonthehillcandamagethemachine.
1.Removeyourfootfromtheacceleratorpedal.
2.Slowlypressthebrakepedaltoapplytheservice
brakesuntilthemachinecomestoacomplete
stop.
Note:Thestoppingdistancemayvary
dependingonthemachineloadandspeed.
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