Toro 08743 User manual

FormNo.3444-285RevA
SandPro®3040and5040Traction
Units
ModelNo.08743—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.08745—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3444-285*

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives.Fordetails,pleaseseetheseparate
productspeci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.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-onpieceofutilityequipment
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators
incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesigned
forconditioningsandtrapsonwell-maintainedgolf
coursesandcommercialgrounds.Usingthisproduct
forpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecouldprove
dangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
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provided.
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scantheQRcode(ifequipped)ontheserial
numberdecaltoaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
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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..........................4
Setup........................................................................7
1InstallingtheSteeringWheel............................8
2InstallingtheSeat............................................8
3InstallingtheBattery........................................8
4InstallingtheFrontWeights............................10
5ApplyingtheProductionYearDecaland
CEDecal.......................................................10
ProductOverview....................................................11
Controls............................................................11
Specications..................................................13
Attachments/Accessories.................................13
BeforeOperation.................................................14
BeforeOperationSafety...................................14
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................14
BeforeOperationsChecks................................15
CheckingtheInterlockSystem..........................15
DuringOperation.................................................16
GeneralSafety.................................................16
SlopeSafety.....................................................16
StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.................17
BreakingintheMachine...................................17
BecomingFamiliarwiththeMachine.................17
AfterOperation....................................................18
AfterOperationSafety......................................18
TowingtheMachine..........................................18
HaulingtheMachine.........................................18
Maintenance...........................................................19
MaintenanceSafety..........................................19
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........19
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................20
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................21
LiftingtheMachine...........................................21
Lubrication..........................................................22
GreasingtheMachine.......................................22
EngineMaintenance...........................................23
EngineSafety...................................................23
EngineOilSpecication....................................23
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................23
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter....................24
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................25
ReplacingtheSparkPlugs................................26
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................26
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................26
ChangingtheCarbon-CanisterFilter................27
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................28
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................28
Jump-StartingtheMachine...............................28
ReplacingFuses...............................................28
MaintainingtheBattery.....................................28
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................29
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................29
TorquingtheWheelLugNuts............................29
AdjustingtheTransportSpeed..........................29
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................30
AdjustingtheLiftLever.....................................30
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................31
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................31
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses............................................................31
HydraulicFluidSpecications...........................31
CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel...................32
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilter...........................33
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid............................33
Cleaning..............................................................34
CleaningandInspectingtheMachine...............34
CleaningtheOilCooler.....................................34
Storage...................................................................35
PreparingtheMachine......................................35
PreparingtheEngine........................................35
PreparingtheBattery........................................35
3

Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordance
withANSIB71.4-2017.However,when
attachmentsareinstalledonthemachine,
additionalweightisrequiredtocomplytothe
standards.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofcausingpersonalinjury.
Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious
personalinjury.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows
howtouseitandunderstandsthewarnings.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepthemachineawayfrombystanderswhileit
ismoving.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore
servicingorfuelingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal93-7272
93-7272
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
decal93-9051
93-9051
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
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
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decal138-9101
138-9101
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperformingmaintenance.
decal108-8484
108-8484
1.Attachmentcontrol5.Parkingbrake
2.Attachmentlowerposition6.PTO—disengaged
3.Attachmentraiseposition7.PTO—engaged
4.Attachment,lockedinoat
position
decal133-8062
133-8062
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decal137-3387
137-3387
1.Lights10.Tractioncontrol—Forward,Neutral,andReverse
2.Engine—Shutoff11.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
3.Engine—Run12.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.
4.Engine—Start13.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
5.Choke–On14.Crushinghazard,machine—keepbystandersaway.
6.Choke—Off15.Entanglementhazard,driveshaft;hotsurface/burn
hazard—donotremovecover.
7.Fast16.Tippinghazard—donotoperateonslopes;driveslowlywhen
turning;donotturnsharplywhiletravelingfast.
8.Slow17.Warning—donotparkthemachineonaslope;parkthe
machineonalevelsurface,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeybeforeleavingthemachine.
9.ReadtheOperator’sManualforhydraulicuidinformation.18.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donottowthe
machine.
6

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Steeringwheel1
Foamcollar1
Washer1
Locknut1
1
Steering-wheelcover1
Installthesteeringwheel.
2Seat1Installtheseat.
Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)2
3Locknut(1/4inch)2Installthebattery
4Frontweightkit(s)asneeded–Installthefrontweightsifneeded.
Productionyeardecal1
5CEdecal1
Applytheproductionyeardecalandthe
CEdecal.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1
Engineowner’smanual1Readthemanualsbeforeoperatingthemachine.
CerticateofCompliance1ThisdocumentindicatesCEcompliance.
Key2Starttheengine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Note:Removeanddiscardalltheshippingbracketsandfasteners.
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1
InstallingtheSteering
Wheel
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Steeringwheel
1Foamcollar
1Washer
1Locknut
1Steering-wheelcover
Procedure
1.Movethefrontwheelsothatitpointsstraight
ahead.
2.Slidethefoamcollar,smallendrst,ontothe
steeringshaft(Figure3).
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Figure3
1.Foamcollar4.Nut
2.Steeringwheel5.Steering-wheelcover
3.Washer
3.Slidethesteeringwheelontothesteeringshaft
(Figure3).
4.Securethesteeringwheeltothesteeringshaft
withawasherandalocknut(Figure3).
5.Torquethelocknutto27to35N∙m(20to26
ft-lb).
6.Pressthesteering-wheelcoverintopositionon
thesteeringwheel(Figure3).
2
InstallingtheSeat
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Seat
Procedure
1.Removeanddiscardthelagboltssecuringthe
seattothecrate.
2.Removethenutsfromtheshippingbracketand
discardthebracket.Savethenuts.
3.Securetheseattotheseatbasewiththe4
previouslyremovednuts;refertoFigure4.
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Figure4
1.Seat4.Flangenut
2.Seatswitch5.Machinewireharness
3.Seatbolts
4.Locatethemachinewireharnessandconnect
ittotheseatswitch(Figure4).
5.Securethewireharnesstotheseatbasewith
acabletie.
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3
InstallingtheBattery
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)
2Locknut(1/4inch)
Procedure
1.Setthebatteryinplaceinthetraybehindthe
rightwheel,withthenegativeterminalpositioned
totherearofthemachine(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Battery3.Negative(-)battery
terminal
2.Positive(+)battery
terminal
4.Topbatteryhold-down
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcould
damagethemachineandcablesand
causesparks.Sparkscancausethe
batterygassestoexplode,resultingin
personalinjury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative
(black)batterycablebefore
disconnectingthepositive(red)
cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)
batterycablebeforeconnectingthe
negative(black)cable.
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltools
couldshortagainstmetalmachine
components,causingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,
resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthe
battery,donotallowthebattery
terminalstotouchanymetalpartsof
themachine.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshort
betweenthebatteryterminalsand
metalpartsofthemachine.
2.Securethepositivecable(red)tothepositive
(+)terminalwithabolt(1/4x5/8inch)anda
locknut(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Smallblackcable3.Negative(-)batterycable
2.Positive(+)batterycable
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3.Securethesmallblackwireandthenegative
cable(black)tothenegative(-)terminalofthe
batterywithabolt(1/4x5/8inch)andlocknut
(1/4inch)(Figure6).
4.Coattheterminalsandmountingfastenerswith
petroleumjellytopreventcorrosion.
5.Slidetherubberbootoverthepositive(+)
terminaltopreventapossibleshortfrom
occurring.
6.Installthetopbatteryhold-downtotheside
batteryhold-downsandsecureitwiththe
washersandwingnuts.
4
InstallingtheFrontWeights
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
–Frontweightkit(s)asneeded
Procedure
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIB71.4-2017.However,whenattachmentsare
installedonthemachineadditionalweightmaybe
requiredtocomplytothestandards.
1.Usethechartbelowtodeterminethe
combinationsofadditionalweightrequired.
OrderpartsfromyourauthorizedTorodistributor.
AttachmentWeight
Required
WeightKitKitQuantity
SpikerKit
Rahn
Groomer
23kg(50lb)PartNo.100-64421
Note:ForModel08745machines,donotinstall
theweightkitifyourmachineisequippedwith
thefrontliftframekit.
2.Installtheweightkit;refertotheInstallation
Instructionsfortheweightkit.
5
ApplyingtheProduction
YearDecalandCEDecal
CEOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Productionyeardecal
1CEdecal
Procedure
ApplytheproductionyeardecalandtheCEdecalto
themachineintheareashown(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Applytheproductionyeardecalhere.
2.ApplytheCEdecalhere.
10

ProductOverview
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Figure8
1.Fuel-tankcap3.Controlpanel5.Aircleaner7.Steeringwheel
2.Tractionandstoppingpedal4.Parkinglever6.Hydraulic-tankcap
Controls
TractionandStoppingPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure9)has3functions:tomove
themachineforward,tomoveitbackward,andto
stopthemachine.Usingtheheelandtoeofyourright
foot,pressthetopofthepedaltomoveforwardand
thebottomofthepedaltomovebackwardortoassist
instoppingwhenmovingforward(Figure10).Allow
thepedaltomoveormoveittotheNEUTRALposition
tostopthemachine.
Important:Whendrivingthemachineforward,
restyourheelonthefootrest;donotrestyour
healonthereversepadofthetractionpedal.
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Figure9
1.Tractionandstoppingpedal
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Figure10
Thegroundspeedisproportionatetohowfaryou
pressthetractionpedal.Formaximumgroundspeed,
pressthepedalfullywhilethethrottleisintheFAST
position.Togetmaximumpowerorwhenascending
ahill,havethethrottleintheFASTpositionwhile
pressingthepedalslightlytokeeptheenginespeed
high.Whentheenginespeedbeginstodecrease,
releasethepedalslightlytoallowthespeedto
increase.
Important:Formaximumpullingpower,move
thethrottletotheFASTpositionandlightlypress
thetractionpedal.
Important:Usethemaximumgroundspeedonly
whendrivingbetweenjobsites.
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Donotusethemaximumspeedwhenusinga
mountedortowedattachment.
Important:Donotoperatethemachineinreverse
withtheattachmentinthedown(operating)
position,ortheattachmentcouldbeseverely
damaged.
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitch(Figure11),usedtostartandshut
offtheengine,has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.
RotatethekeyclockwisetotheSTARTpositionto
engagethestartermotor.Releasethekeywhenthe
enginestarts,andthekeymovestotheONposition.
Toshuttheengineoff,rotatethekeycounterclockwise
totheOFFposition.
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Figure11
1.Ignitionkey3.Chokecontrol
2.Throttlecontrol
ChokeControl
Tostartacoldengine,closethecarburetorchoke
bymovingthechokecontrol(Figure11)uptothe
CLOSEDposition.Aftertheenginestarts,regulatethe
choketokeeptheenginerunningsmoothly.Assoon
aspossible,openthechokebymovingitdownto
theOPENposition.Awarmenginerequireslittleor
nochoking.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrollever(Figure11)connectstoand
operatesthethrottlelinkagetothecarburetor.The
controlhas2positions:SLOWandFAST.Theengine
speedcanbevariedbetweenthe2settings.
Note:Youcannotshutofftheenginebyusingthe
throttlecontrol.
LiftLever
Toraisetheattachment,pulltheliftlever(Figure12)
back;tolowertheattachment,pushtheleverforward.
FortheFLOATposition,movetheleverintothedetent
position.Whenyouattainthedesiredposition,release
theleveranditwillreturntoneutral.
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Figure12
1.Liftlever4.Frontliftcontrol(optional)
2.Parkingbrake5.Rearremotehydraulics
control(optional)
3.Hourmeter
Note:Themachinehasadouble-actingliftcylinder.
Youcanapplydownpressuretotheattachmentfor
certainoperatingconditions.
ParkingBrake
Toengagetheparkingbrake(Figure12),pullback
ontheparking-brakelever.Todisengageit,pushthe
leverforward.
Note:Youmayhavetorotatethetractionpedal
slowlyforwardandbackwardtodisengagetheparking
brake.
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure12)indicatesthetotalhoursof
machineoperation.Thehourmeterstartstofunction
wheneveryourotatethekeyswitchtotheONposition.
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Seat-AdjustmentLever
Movetheleverontheleftsideoftheseat(Figure13)
forward,slidetheseattothedesiredposition,and
releasethelevertolocktheseatintoposition.
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Figure13
1.Seat-adjustmentlever
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure14)whenstoring
themachineortransportingitonatrailer.
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Figure14
1.Fuel-shutoffvalve
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Widthwithoutattachment148cm(58inches)
Widthwithrake,Model08751191cm(75inches)
Lengthwithoutattachment164cm(64-1/2inches)
Height115cm(45-1/4inches)
Wheelbase109cm(42-3/4inches)
LowIdleEngineSpeed1,650to1,850rpm
HighIdleEngineSpeed3,350to3,450rpm
Netweight
Model08703452kg(996lb)
Model08705461kg(1,017lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
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Operation
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface;engagethe
parkingbrake;shutofftheengine;removethekey;
andwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeleaving
themachine.
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Knowhowtostopthemachineandenginequickly.
•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
•Beforeoperating,alwaysinspectthemachine
toensurethatthecomponentsandfasteners
areingoodworkingcondition.Replacewornor
damagedcomponentsandfasteners.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
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.
FillingtheFuelTank
•Fuel-tankcapacity:25L(5-1/2USgallons).
•Recommendedfuel:
–Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(less
than30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithan
octaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating
method).
–Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedfor
use.Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmore
than10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15
(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%
ethanol),orE85(containsupto85%ethanol).
Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause
performanceproblemsand/orenginedamage
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
–Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
–Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankor
fuelcontainersoverthewinterunlessafuel
stabilizerisused.
–Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Important:Donotusefueladditivesother
thanafuelstabilizer/conditioner.Donotuse
fuelstabilizerswithanalcoholbasesuchas
ethanol,methanol,orisopropanol.
1.Cleantheareaaroundthefuel-tankcap(Figure
15).
2.Removethefuel-tankcap.
3.Fillthetanktoabout25mm(1inch)belowthe
topofthetank(bottomofthellerneck).Donot
overll.
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Figure15
1.Fuel-tankcap
4.Installthecap.
5.Wipeupanyfuelthatmayhavespilledto
preventarehazard.
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Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline
containingmethanol,orgasoholcontaining
morethan10%ethanolbecausethefuel
systemcouldbedamaged.Donotmixoil
withgasoline.
BeforeOperationsChecks
Performthefollowingdailyproceduresbefore
operatingthemachine:
•CheckingtheInterlockSystem(page15)
•CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page23)
•CheckingtheTirePressure(page29)
•CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses(page
31)
•CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel(page32)
•Ensurethatthetemperatureisgreaterthan-6.7°C
(20°F)beforeoperatingthemachineorthemain
tractionpumpmaybedamaged.
CheckingtheInterlock
System
CAUTION
Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnected
ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate
unexpectedlyandcausepersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Thepurposeoftheinterlocksystemistopreventthe
enginefromcrankingorstartingunlessthetraction
pedalisintheNEUTRALposition.Also,theengine
shouldshutoffifthetractionpedalismovedeither
forwardorreversewithoutanoperatorintheseat.
Important:Ifthetractionunithaseithertherear
remotehydraulickitModel08781orhydraulic
switchkitModel08783installed,thereare
additionalinterlockconditions:
Themachinedoesnotstartwhentheremote
hydraulicswitchisturnedON.
Ifthemachineisrunningwiththehydraulic
switchturnedON,themachineshutsoffwhenthe
operatorleavestheseat.
1.Positionthemachineinawide-openareafreeof
debrisandbystanders.Shutofftheengine.
2.Sitontheseatandengagetheparkingbrake.
3.Pressthetractionpedalinforwardandreverse
whiletryingtostarttheengine.
Note:Iftheenginecranks,theremaybea
malfunctionintheinterlocksystem.Repairit
immediately.
Iftheenginedoesnotcrank,thesystemis
operatingcorrectly.
4.Stayseatedontheseat,withthetractionpedal
intheNEUTRALpositionandtheparkingbrake
engaged,andstarttheengine.
5.Riseofftheseatandslowlypressthetraction
pedal.
Note:Theengineshouldshutoffin1to3
seconds.Correcttheproblemifthesystem
doesnotoperateproperly.
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DuringOperation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
GeneralSafety
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;slip-resistant,substantialfoot
protection;longpants;andhearingprotection.Tie
backlonghairanddonotwearloosejewelry.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep
bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine
duringoperation.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid
holesorhiddenhazards.
•Avoidoperatingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction
couldcausethemachinetoslide.
•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives
areinneutral,theparkingbrakeisengaged,and
youareintheoperatingposition.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour
vision.
•Donotoperateneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyroll
overifawheelgoesovertheedgeoriftheedge
givesway.
•Stopthemachineandinspecttheattachment
afterstrikinganobjectorifthereisanabnormal
vibrationinthemachine.Makeallnecessary
repairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe
machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust
gassesareenclosed.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,dothe
following:
–Parkthemachinealevelsurface.
–Lowertheattachments.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk
oflightning.
•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.
•Whennecessary,wetsurfacespriortoconditioning
tominimizedustcreation.
•Useaccessories,attachments,andreplacement
partsapprovedbyT oroonly.
SlopeSafety
•Establishyourownproceduresandrulesfor
operatingonslopes.Theseproceduresmust
includesurveyingthesitetodeterminewhich
slopesaresafeformachineoperation.Always
usecommonsenseandgoodjudgmentwhen
performingthissurvey.
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor
safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon
anysloperequiresextracaution.
•Operatethemachineatalowerspeedwhenyou
areonaslope.
•Ifyoufeeluneasyoperatingthemachineona
slope,donotdoit.
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe
machine.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
•Choosealowgroundspeedsoyouwillnothave
tostoporshiftwhileonaslope.
•Arollovercanoccurbeforethetireslosetraction.
•Avoidoperatingthemachineonwetgrass.Tires
maylosetraction;regardlessifthebrakesare
availableandfunctioning.
•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachine
onaslope.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.
Donotsuddenlychangethespeedordirectionof
themachine.
•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,orbodiesofwater.The
machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeortheedgecavesin.Establisha
safetyareabetweenthemachineandanyhazard
(2machinewidths).
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StartingandShuttingOff
theEngine
1.Removeyourfootfromthetractionpedal,
ensurethatthepedalisintheNEUTRALposition,
andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.PushthechokeleverforwardtotheONposition
(whenstartingacoldengine)andthethrottle
levertotheSLOWposition.
Important:Whenoperatingthemachinein
temperatureslessthan0°C(32°F)allowthe
machinetimetowarmupbeforeusingit.
Thispreventsdamagetothehydrostatand
thetractionloop.
Donotoperatethemachineintemperatures
lessthan-6.7°C(20°F)orthemaintraction
pumpmaybedamaged.
3.Insertthekeyintotheignitionswitchandrotate
itclockwisetostarttheengine.Releasethekey
whentheenginestarts.
Note:Regulatethechoketokeeptheengine
runningsmoothly.
Important:Topreventoverheatingthe
startermotor,donotengagethestarter
longerthan10seconds.After10secondsof
continuouscranking,wait60secondsbefore
engagingthestartermotoragain.
4.Toshutofftheengine,movethethrottlecontrol
totheSLOWpositionandrotatetheignitionkey
toOFF.
Note:Removethekeyfromtheswitchto
preventaccidentalstarting.
5.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebeforestoringthe
machine.
CAUTION
Inspectingthemachinewhiletheengine
isrunningcouldresultininjury.
Shuttheengineoffandwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforechecking
foroilleaks,looseparts,andother
malfunctions.
BreakingintheMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Drive
systemshavemorefrictionwhentheyarenew,
placingadditionalloadontheengine.
Allowtherst8hoursofoperatingtimeforthe
break-inperiod.
Sincethersthoursofoperationarecriticaltofuture
dependabilityofthemachine,monitorthefunctions
andperformancecloselysothatyoucannoticeand
correctminordifculties,whichcouldleadtomajor
problems.Inspectthemachinefrequentlyduring
thebreak-inperiod,forsignsofoilleakage,loose
fasteners,oranyothermalfunction.
BecomingFamiliarwiththe
Machine
RefertotheattachmentOperator'sManualforspecic
operatinginstructionsfortheattachment.
Practicedrivingthemachine,becauseitsoperating
characteristicsaredifferentthansomeutilityvehicles.
2pointstoconsiderwhenoperatingthevehicleare
transmissionspeedandenginespeed.
Tomaintainconstantenginespeed,pressthetraction
pedalslowly.Thisallowstheenginetokeepup
withthegroundspeedofthevehicle.Bycontrast,
pushingdownquicklyonthetractionpedalreduces
theenginespeed;asaresult,therewillnotbeenough
torque-powertomovethevehicle.Therefore,to
transfermaximumpowertothewheels,movethe
throttletoFASTandslightlypressthetractionpedal.
Bycomparison,maximumgroundspeedwithnoload
resultswhenthethrottleisintheFASTpositionandthe
tractionpedalisslowlybutfullypressed.Alwayskeep
theenginespeedhighenoughtodelivermaximum
torque-powertothewheels.
CAUTION
Operatingthemachinedemandsattentionto
preventtippingorlossofcontrol.
•Usecarewhenenteringandleavingsand
traps.
•Useextremecautionaroundditches,
creeks,orotherhazards.
•Usecautionwhenoperatingthemachine
onasteepslope.
•Reduceyourspeedwhenmakingsharp
turnsorwhenturningonhillsides.
•Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.
•Donotgofromreversetofullforward
withoutrstcomingtoacompletestop.
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Note:Iftheattachmentadapterbecomesstucktothe
tractionunitadapter,insertaprybarorascrewdriver
intothepryslottodisengagetheparts(Figure16).
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Figure16
1.Pryslot
AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface;engagethe
parkingbrake;shutofftheengine;removethekey;
andwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeleaving
themachine.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemuferand
enginecompartmenttohelppreventres.Clean
upoilorfuelspills.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine
inanyenclosure.
•Shutoffthefuelbeforestoringortransportingthe
machine.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
•Keepallpartsofthemachineingoodworking
conditionandallhardwaretightened.
•Replaceallworn,damaged,ormissingdecals.
TowingtheMachine
Incaseofemergency,youcantowthemachinefora
shortdistance.However,wedonotrecommendthis
asastandardprocedure.
Important:Donottowthemachinefasterthan1.6
km/h(1mph),becausedrivesystemdamagemay
occur.Ifyoumustmovethemachinemorethan
50m(55yd),transportitonatruckoratrailer.
Thetiresmaylockupifyoutowthemachinetoo
fast.Ifthisoccurs,stoptowingthemachineand
waitforthetractioncircuitpressuretostabilize
beforeresumingtowingataslowerspeed.
HaulingtheMachine
•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingthemachineonto
atrailerortruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurely.
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Maintenance
Note:Toobtainanelectricalschematicorahydraulicschematicforyourmachine,visitwww.T oro.com.
MaintenanceSafety
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairing,orleaving
themachine,dothefollowing:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
–Movethethrottleswitchtothelow-idleposition.
–Lowertheattachment.
–Ensurethatthetractionisinneutral.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
–Allowmachinecomponentstocoolbefore
performingmaintenance.
•Ifpossible,donotperformmaintenancewhilethe
engineisrunning.Keepawayfrommovingparts.
•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineor
componentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst8hours•T orquethewheellugnuts.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Checkthetirepressure.
•Checktheconditionofthehydrauliclinesandhoses.
•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.
Aftereachuse•Cleanandinspectthemachine.
Every25hours•Checkthecableconnectionsandthelevelofthebatteryuid.
Every100hours
•Greasethemachine.
•Changetheengineoilandlter(moreofteninextremelydirtyordustyconditions).
•Replacethesparkplugs.
•T orquethewheellugnuts.
Every200hours•Servicetheaircleaner(earlierinextremelydusty,dirtyconditions).
•Replacetheairlter.
Every500hours
•Replacethefuellter.
•Changethecarbon-canisterlter.
•Cleantheoilcooler.
•Checktheenginespeed(atidleandfullthrottle).ContactyourauthorizedT oro
distributorforservice.
Every800hours
•Ifyouarenotusingtherecommendedhydraulicuidorhaveeverlledthereservoir
withanalternativeuid,replacethehydrauliclter.
•Ifyouarenotusingtherecommendedhydraulicuidorhaveeverlledthereservoir
withanalternativeuid,changethehydraulicuid.
•De-carbonthecombustionchamber.ContactyourauthorizedT orodistributorfor
service.
•Adjustthevalvesandtorqueheadbolts.ContactyourauthorizedT orodistributorfor
service.
•Drainandcleanthefueltank.
Every1,000hours•Ifyouareusingtherecommendedhydraulicuid,replacethehydrauliclter.
Every1,500hours•Replacemovinghoses.
•Replacetheneutralandseatinterlockswitches.
Every2,000hours•Ifyouareusingtherecommendedhydraulicuid,changethehydraulicuid.
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Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
DailyMaintenanceChecklist
Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.
Fortheweekof: MaintenanceCheckItem
Mon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.Sat.Sun.
Checkthesafetyinterlock
operation.
Checkthesteering
operation.
Checkthefuellevel.
Checktheleveloftheengine
oil.
Checktheconditionofthe
airlter.
Cleanthecoolingnsonthe
engine.
Checkunusualengine
noises.
Checkunusualoperating
noises.
Checkthelevelofthe
hydraulicuid.
Checkthehydraulichoses
fordamage.
Checkforuidleaks.
Checkthetirepressure.
Checktheinstrument
operation.
Touch-updamagedpaint.
NotationforAreasofConcern
Inspectionperformedby:
ItemDateInformation
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