Toro Dingo Compact Loaders are versatile machines designed to tackle various tasks with ease. Their compact size and maneuverability make them ideal for working in tight spaces, while their powerful engines and hydraulic systems provide the strength to handle heavy loads. With a wide range of attachments available, these loaders can be customized to perform a variety of tasks, from digging and trenching to snow removal and landscaping. Whether you're a homeowner or a professional contractor, Toro Dingo Compact Loaders are a valuable asset for any job requiring power, precision, and efficiency.
Toro Dingo Compact Loaders are versatile machines designed to tackle various tasks with ease. Their compact size and maneuverability make them ideal for working in tight spaces, while their powerful engines and hydraulic systems provide the strength to handle heavy loads. With a wide range of attachments available, these loaders can be customized to perform a variety of tasks, from digging and trenching to snow removal and landscaping. Whether you're a homeowner or a professional contractor, Toro Dingo Compact Loaders are a valuable asset for any job requiring power, precision, and efficiency.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep
thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe
fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
FillingtheFuelTank(s)
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,engage
theparkingbrake(ifequipped),andlowerthe
loaderarms.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andallow
theenginetocool.
3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit
(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Fuel-tankcap
4.Addfueltothetankuntilthelevelis6to13mm
(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomoftheller
neck.
Important:Thisspaceinthetankallows
fueltoexpand.Donotllthefueltank
completelyfull.
5.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely,turningituntil
itclicks.
6.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedintheMaintenance
(page22).
Important:Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelbefore
startingtheengineforthersttime;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,
orundertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
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•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsand
bystandersawayfromthemachine.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodlight,keeping
awayfromholesandhiddenhazards.
•Ensurethatallthedrivesareinneutralandengage
theparkingbrake(ifequipped)beforestartingthe
engine.Starttheengineonlyfromtheoperator's
position.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Watchfor
trafc.
•Stoptheattachmentwhenyouarenotworking.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove
thekey,andinspectthemachineifyoustrike
anobject.Makeanynecessaryrepairsbefore
resumingoperation.
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,dothe
following:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
–Lowertheloaderarmsanddisengagethe
auxiliaryhydraulics.
–Engagetheparkingbrake(ifequipped).
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk
oflightning.
•Operatethemachineonlyinareaswherethereis
sufcientclearanceforyoutosafelymaneuver.
Beawareofobstaclesincloseproximitytoyou.
Failuretomaintainadequatedistancefromtrees,
walls,andotherbarriersmayresultininjuryasthe
machinebacksupduringoperationifyouarenot
attentivetothesurroundings.
•Checkforoverheadclearance(i.e.,electrical
wires,branches,anddoorways)beforedriving
underanyobjectsanddonotcontactthem.
•Donotoverlltheattachmentandalwayskeepthe
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
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluidinjected
intotheskinmustbesurgicallyremoved
withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwith
thisformofinjury;otherwise,gangrenemay
result.
•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhoses
andlinesareingoodconditionandall
hydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight
beforeapplyingpressuretothehydraulic
system.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks;neveruseyourhands.
CAUTION
Hydrauliccouplers,hydrauliclines/valves,
andhydraulicuidmaybehot.Ifyoucontact
hotcomponents,youmaybeburned.
•Weargloveswhenoperatingthehydraulic
couplers.
•Allowthemachinetocoolbeforetouching
hydrauliccomponents.
•Donottouchhydraulicuidspills.
Iftheattachmentrequireshydraulicsforoperation,
connectthehydraulichosesasfollows:
1.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
2.Movetheauxiliary-hydraulicsleverforward,
backward,andbacktotheNEUTRALpositionto
relievepressureatthehydrauliccouplers.
3.Removetheprotectivecoversfromthehydraulic
connectorsonthemachine.
4.Ensurethatallforeignmatteriscleanedfrom
thehydraulicconnectors.
5.Pushtheattachmentmaleconnectorintothe
femaleconnectoronthemachine.
Note:Whenyouconnecttheattachmentmale
connectorrst,yourelieveanypressurebuilt
upintheattachment.
6.Pushtheattachmentfemaleconnectorontothe
maleconnectoronthemachine.
7.Conrmthattheconnectionissecurebypulling
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
GeneralSafety
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,waitforall
movementtostop,andallowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,cleaning,storing,orservicingit.
•Cleandebrisfromtheattachments,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Clean
upoilorfuelspills.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.
•Donottouchpartsthatmaybehotfromoperation.
Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,
adjust,orservicethemachine.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
MovingaNon-Functioning
Machine
Important:Donottoworpullthemachine
withoutrstopeningthetowvalves,oryouwill
damagethehydraulicsystem.
1.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
2.Opentherear-accesscover.
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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,reectivemarkings,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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LoadingtheMachine
WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck
increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould
causeseriousinjuryordeath.
•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga
machineonaramp.
•Loadandunloadthemachinewiththe
heavyenduptheramp.
•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration
whiledrivingthemachineonarampas
thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora
tip-oversituation.
1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle
andconnectthesafetychains.
2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.
3.Lowertheramp(s).
4.Lowertheloaderarms.
5.Loadthemachineontothetrailerwiththeheavy
enduptheramp,carryingloadslow(Figure19).
•Ifthemachinehasafullload-bearing
attachment(e.g.,bucket)ora
non-load-bearingattachment(e.g.,
trencher),drivethemachineforwardupthe
ramp.
•Ifthemachinehasanemptyload-bearing
attachmentornoattachment,backthe
machineuptheramp.
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Figure19
1.Machinewithfull
attachmentor
non-load-bearing
attachment—drivethe
machineforwardupthe
ramp(s).
2.Machinewithemptyor
noattachment—backthe
machineuptheramp(s).
6.Lowertheloaderarmsallthewaydown.
7.Engagetheparkingbrake(ifequipped),shutoff
theengine,andremovethekey.
8.Usethemetaltie-downloopsonthemachine
tosecurelyfastenthemachinetothetraileror
truckwithstraps,chains,cable,orropes(Figure
20).Refertolocalregulationsfortie-down
requirements.
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Figure20
1.Tie-downloops
UnloadingtheMachine
1.Lowertheramp(s).
2.Unloadthemachinefromthetrailerwiththe
heavyenduptheramp,carryingloadslow
(Figure21).
•Ifthemachinehasafullload-bearing
attachment(e.g.,bucket)ora
non-load-bearingattachment(e.g.,
trencher),backitdowntheramp.
•Ifthemachinehasanemptyload-bearing
attachmentornoattachment,driveitforward
downtheramp.
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Figure21
1.Machinewithfull
attachmentor
non-load-bearing
attachment—backthe
machinedownthe
ramp(s).
2.Machinewithemptyor
noattachment—drivethe
machineforwarddownthe
ramp(s).
LiftingtheMachine
Youcanliftthemachineusingthetie-down/liftloops
asliftpoints;refertoFigure20.
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Toro Dingo Compact Loaders are versatile machines designed to tackle various tasks with ease. Their compact size and maneuverability make them ideal for working in tight spaces, while their powerful engines and hydraulic systems provide the strength to handle heavy loads. With a wide range of attachments available, these loaders can be customized to perform a variety of tasks, from digging and trenching to snow removal and landscaping. Whether you're a homeowner or a professional contractor, Toro Dingo Compact Loaders are a valuable asset for any job requiring power, precision, and efficiency.
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