Toro 323 User manual

FormNo.3430-261RevA
323CompactToolCarrier
ModelNo.22318—SerialNo.404320000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3430-261*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directiveswhenCEKit22366hasbeeninstalled;
fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproductspecic
DeclarationofConformity(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.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thismachineisacompacttoolcarrierintendedfor
useinvariousearthandmaterialsmovingactivitiesfor
landscapingandconstructionwork.Itisdesignedto
operateawidevarietyofattachments,eachofwhich
performsaspecializedfunction.Usingthisproduct
forpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecouldprove
dangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
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ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
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equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
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1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
Setup........................................................................8
InstallingtheSpeed-SelectorLever....................8
CheckingtheFluidLevelsandTire
Pressure.........................................................8
ChargingtheBattery...........................................8
ProductOverview.....................................................9
Controls.............................................................9
Specications...................................................11
Attachments/Accessories..................................11
BeforeOperation..................................................11
BeforeOperationSafety....................................11
AddingFuel......................................................12
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................13
AdjustingtheThighSupport..............................13
DuringOperation.................................................13
DuringOperationSafety...................................13
StartingtheEngine...........................................15
DrivingtheMachine..........................................15
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................15
UsingAttachments...........................................16
AfterOperation....................................................17
AfterOperationSafety......................................17
MovingaNon-FunctioningMachine..................17
HaulingtheMachine.........................................18
LiftingtheMachine...........................................19
Maintenance...........................................................20
MaintenanceSafety..........................................20
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........20
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................22
UsingtheCylinderLocks..................................22
AccessingInternalComponents.......................22
Lubrication..........................................................23
GreasingtheMachine.......................................23
EngineMaintenance...........................................24
EngineSafety...................................................24
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................24
ServicingtheCarbonCanister..........................25
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................26
ServicingtheSparkPlug(s)..............................27
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................28
ChangingtheFuelFilter....................................28
DrainingtheFuelTank(s)..................................29
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................29
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................29
ServicingtheBattery.........................................29
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................31
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................31
CheckingtheWheel-LugNuts..........................31
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................32
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................32
RelievingHydraulicPressure............................32
HydraulicFluidSpecications...........................32
CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel...................33
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilter...........................33
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid............................34
Cleaning..............................................................34
RemovingDebris..............................................34
Storage...................................................................35
StorageSafety..................................................35
Storage.............................................................35
Troubleshooting......................................................36
Schematics.............................................................38
3

Safety
DANGER
Theremaybeburiedutilitylinesinthework
area.Diggingintothemmaycauseashock
oranexplosion.
Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedfor
buriedlinesanddonotdiginmarkedareas.
Contactyourlocalmarkingserviceorutility
companytohavethepropertymarked(for
example,intheUS,call811orinAustralia,
call1100forthenationwidemarkingservice).
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.
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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uid
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
decal93-9084
93-9084
1.Liftpoint/Tie-downpoint
decal94-2551
94-2551
1.On3.Off
2.Choke
decal98-4387
98-4387
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
decal98-8219
98-8219
1.Fast3.Slow
2.Throttle
decal104-6108
104-6108
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decal108-4723
108-4723
1.Auxiliaryhydraulics3.Neutral(off)
2.Lockedreverse(detent)4.Forward
decal108-9716
108-9716
1.Fast4.Slow
2.Tractiondrive5.Attachmentspeed
3.Slow6.Fast
decal130-2837
130-2837
1.Warning—donotcarrypassengersinthebucket.
decal133-8062
133-8062
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decal108-9732
108-9732
decal136-5776
136-5776
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationonservicingthemachine.
7

Setup
Installingthe
Speed-SelectorLever
1.Removeanddiscardthenutsecuringthebolt
andlockwashertothespeed-selectorlever.
2.Securethelevertothespeed-selectorvalve
usingthebolt,lockwasher,andnutasillustrated
inFigure3.
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Figure3
1.Speed-selectorlever3.Nut
2.Speed-selectorvalve
CheckingtheFluidLevels
andTirePressure
Beforestartingtheengineforthersttime,check
theengine-oillevel,hydraulic-uidlevel,andthetire
pressure.Refertothefollowingsectionsformore
information:
•CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page26)
•CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel(page33)
•CheckingtheTirePressure(page31)
ChargingtheBattery
Chargeandinstallthebattery;refertoChargingthe
Battery(page30).
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ProductOverview
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Figure4
1.Mountplate6.Fueltank11.Counterweight16.Liftpoints
2.Tiltcylinder7.Liftcylinder12.Engine17.Handle
3.Auxiliaryhydrauliccouplers8.Towvalve13.Aircleaner
4.Loaderarms9.Wheel14.Thighsupport
5.Hood10.Operatorplatform15.Controlpanel
Controls
ControlPanel
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Figure5
1.Traction-controllevers6.Throttlelever
2.Attachment-tiltlever7.Chokelever
3.Loader-armlever8.Keyswitch
4.Auxiliary-hydraulicslever9.Hourmeter/tachometer
5.Speed-selectorlever
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine,
has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.Referto
StartingtheEngine(page15).
ThrottleLever
Movethecontrolforwardtoincreasetheenginespeed
andrearwardtodecreasespeed.
ChokeLever
Beforestartingacoldengine,movethechokelever
forward.Aftertheenginestarts,regulatethechoke
tokeeptheenginerunningsmoothly.Assoonas
possible,movethechokeleverallthewayrearward.
Note:Awarmenginerequireslittleornochoking.
Traction-ControlLevers
•Tomoveforward,movethetraction-controllevers
forward.
•Tomoverearward,movethetraction-controllevers
rearward.
•Toturn,movetheleverlocatedonthesideyou
wanttoturnbacktowardtheNEUTRALposition
whilekeepingtheotherleverengaged.
Note:Thefartheryoumovethetraction-control
leversineitherdirection,thefasterthemachine
movesinthatdirection.
•Tosloworstop,movethetraction-controllevers
totheNEUTRALposition.
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Attachment-TiltLever
•Totilttheattachmentforward,slowlypushthe
attachment-tiltleverforward.
•Totilttheattachmentrearward,slowlypullthe
attachment-tiltleverrearward.
Loader-ArmLever
•Tolowertheloaderarms,slowlypushthe
loader-armleverforward.
•Toraisetheloaderarms,slowlypulltheloader-arm
leverrearward.
Auxiliary-HydraulicsLever
•Tooperateahydraulicattachmentintheforward
direction,slowlypulltheauxiliary-hydraulicslever
upwardandthenrearward.
•Tooperateahydraulicattachmentinthereverse
direction,slowlypulltheauxiliary-hydraulicslever
upwardandthenpushitforward.Thisisalso
calledtheDETENTpositionbecauseitdoesnot
requireoperatorpresence.
Speed-SelectorLever
•Tosetthetractiondrive,loaderarms,and
attachmenttilttohighspeedandtheauxiliary
hydraulicstolowspeed,movethespeed-selector
levertotheFORWARDposition.
•Tosettheauxiliaryhydraulicstohighspeedand
thetractiondrive,loaderarms,andattachmenttilt
tolowspeed,movethespeed-selectorleverto
theREARWARDposition.
WARNING
Ifyoumovethespeed-selectorleverwhilethe
machineisinmotion,themachinewilleither
stopsuddenlyoracceleratequickly.Ifyou
operatethemachinewiththespeed-selector
leverinanintermediateposition,themachine
willoperateerraticallyandmaybedamaged.
Youcouldlosecontrolofthemachineand
injurebystandersoryourself.
•Donotmovethespeed-selectorleverwhen
themachineisinmotion.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthe
speedselectorisinanyintermediate
position(i.e.,anypositionotherthanfully
forwardorfullyrearward).
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.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Width103cm(40.5inches)
Length152cm(60inches)
Height125cm(49inches)
Weight(withoutattachmentor
counterweight)
745kg(1,642lb)
Weightofthecounterweight75kg(165lb)
Operatingcapacity—with74.8kg(165
lb)operator,thestandardbucket,and
withoutthecounterweight
227kg(500lb)
Tippingcapacity—with74.8kg(165
lb)operator,thestandardbucket,and
withoutthecounterweight
454kg(1,000lb)
Wheelbase71cm(28inches)
Dumpheight(withstandardbucket)120cm(47inches)
Reach—fullyraised(withstandard
bucket)
66cm(26inches)
Heighttohingepin(narrowbucketin
standardposition)
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.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
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
andthatitisagenuineT oroattachment.Readall
theattachmentmanuals.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsyouneedtoproperlyandsafely
performthejob.
•Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedforburied
linesandotherobjects,anddonotdiginmarked
areas;notethelocationofunmarkedobjectsand
structures,suchasundergroundstoragetanks,
wells,andsepticsystems.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusetheequipment
andremovealldebris.
•Ensurethattheareaisclearofbystandersbefore
operatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.
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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.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep
thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe
fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
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FillingtheFuelTank(s)
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,engage
theparkingbrake(ifequipped),andlowerthe
loaderarms.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andallow
theenginetocool.
3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit
(Figure6).
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Figure6
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
(page20).
Important:Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelbefore
startingtheengineforthersttime;referto
CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel(page33).
AdjustingtheThigh
Support
Toadjustthethighsupport(Figure7),loosenthe
knobsandraiseorlowerthesupportpadtothe
desiredheight.Youcanalsoobtainadditional
adjustmentbylooseningthenutsecuringthepad
totheadjustmentplateandmovingtheplateupor
downasneeded.Tightenallfastenerssecurelywhen
nished.
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Figure7
1.Thigh-supportbracket4.Knobandatwasher
2.Adjustmentplate5.Carriagebolt
3.Thigh-supportpad6.Locknutandatwasher
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.
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–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.
•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
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–Ditches
–Embankments
–Bodiesofwater
Themachinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifatrack
goesovertheedgeortheedgecavesin.Maintain
asafedistancebetweenthemachineandany
hazard.
•Donotremoveoraddattachmentsonaslope.
•Donotparkthemachineonahillsideorslope.
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
Usethetractioncontrolstomovethemachine.The
fartheryoumovethetractioncontrolsinanydirection,
thefasterthemachinemovesinthatdirection.
Releasethetractioncontrolstostopthemachine.
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.
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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(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Mountplate2.Receiverplate
5.Raisetheloaderarmswhiletiltingbackthe
mountplateatthesametime.
Important:Raisetheattachmentenoughto
clearthegroundandtiltthemountplateall
thewayback.
6.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
7.Engagethequick-attachpins,ensuringthatthey
arefullyseatedinthemountplate(Figure9).
Important:Ifthepinsdonotrotatetothe
engagedposition,themountplateisnot
fullyalignedwiththeholesintheattachment
receiverplate.Checkthereceiverplateand
cleanitifnecessary.
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Figure9
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.Removetheplugcoveringeachtowvalve
(Figure10).
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Figure10
3.Loosenthejamnutoneachtowvalve.
4.Turneachvalvecounterclockwise1turnwitha
hexwrenchtoopenthem.
5.Towthemachineasrequired.
Important:Donotexceed4.8km/h(3mph)
whentowing.
6.Afterrepairingthemachine,closethetowvalves
andtightenthejamnuts.
Important:Donotovertightenthetow
valves.
7.Replacetheplugs.
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(Figure11).
•Useonlyfull-widthramps.
•Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast4
timesaslongastheheightofthetraileror
truckbedtotheground.Thisensuresthat
rampangledoesnotexceed15degreeson
atground.
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Figure11
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(Figure12).
•Ifthemachinehasafullload-bearing
attachment(e.g.,bucket)ora
non-load-bearingattachment(e.g.,
trencher),drivethemachineforwardupthe
ramp.
•Ifthemachinehasanemptyload-bearing
attachmentornoattachment,backthe
machineuptheramp.
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Figure12
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
13).Refertolocalregulationsfortie-down
requirements.
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Figure13
1.Tie-downloops
UnloadingtheMachine
1.Lowertheramp(s).
2.Unloadthemachinefromthetrailerwiththe
heavyenduptheramp,carryingloadslow
(Figure14).
•Ifthemachinehasafullload-bearing
attachment(e.g.,bucket)ora
non-load-bearingattachment(e.g.,
trencher),backitdowntheramp.
•Ifthemachinehasanemptyload-bearing
attachmentornoattachment,driveitforward
downtheramp.
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Figure14
1.Machinewithfull
attachmentor
non-load-bearing
attachment—backthe
machinedownthe
ramp(s).
2.Machinewithemptyor
noattachment—drivethe
machineforwarddownthe
ramp(s).
LiftingtheMachine
Youcanliftthemachineusingthetie-down/liftloops
asliftpoints;refertoFigure13.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
MaintenanceSafety
•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theauxiliaryhydraulics,lowertheattachment,
engagetheparkingbrake(ifequipped),shut
offtheengine,andremovethekey.Waitforall
movementtostopandallowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,cleaning,storing,orrepairingit.
•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
•Usejackstandstosupportthecomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponents
withstoredenergy;refertoRelievingHydraulic
Pressure(page32).
•Disconnectthebatterybeforemakinganyrepairs;
refertoServicingtheBattery(page29).
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthemoving
parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith
theenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
•Donottamperwiththesafetydevices.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.
Attachmentscanchangethestabilityandthe
operatingcharacteristicsofthemachine.Youmay
voidthewarrantyifyouusethemachinewith
unapprovedattachments.
•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts.
•Ifanymaintenanceorrepairrequirestheloader
armstobeintheraisedposition,securethearms
intheraisedpositionwiththehydraulic-cylinder
lock(s).
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst8hours•Torquethewheel-lugnuts.
•Replacethehydrauliclter.
Aftertherst50hours•Changetheengineoilandlter.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Greasethemachine.(Greaseimmediatelyaftereverywashing.)
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Checkthetirepressure.
•Removedebrisfromthemachine.
•Checkforloosefasteners.
Every25hours
•Checkthehydrauliclinesforleaks,loosettings,kinkedlines,loosemounting
supports,wear,weather,andchemicaldeterioration.
•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.
Every100hours
•Changetheengineoil.(Servicemorefrequentlyifconditionsareextremelydusty
orsandy.)
•Checkthebatterycableconnections.
•Torquethewheel-lugnuts.
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