Toro Workman 07235 User manual

FormNo.3419-568RevB
Workman®MDXUtilityVehicle
ModelNo.07235—SerialNo.401400001andUp
ModelNo.07235TC—SerialNo.401400001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3419-568*B

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.
Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation
includedwiththemachine.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Introduction
Thislightutilityvehicleisintendedtobeprimarilyused
off-highwaytotransportpeopleandmaterialloads.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
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provided.
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productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
Setup........................................................................7
1InstallingtheSteeringWheel............................7
2ConnectingtheBattery....................................7
3CheckingtheFluidLevelsandTire
Pressure.........................................................8
4BurnishingtheBrakes......................................8
5ReadingtheManualandViewingthe
SetupMaterial.................................................9
ProductOverview...................................................10
Controls...........................................................10
Specications..................................................14
Attachments/Accessories.................................14
BeforeOperation.................................................15
BeforeOperationSafety...................................15
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................15
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................15
AddingFuel......................................................15
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................16
DuringOperation.................................................16
DuringOperationSafety...................................16
OperatingtheCargoBed..................................18
StartingtheEngine...........................................20
StoppingtheMachine.......................................20
LoadingtheCargoBed.....................................21
AfterOperation....................................................22
AfterOperationSafety......................................22
TransportingtheMachine.................................22
TowingtheMachine..........................................22
TowingaTrailer................................................23
Maintenance...........................................................24
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........24
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................26
MaintainingtheMachineunderSpecial
OperatingConditions....................................27
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................27
MaintenanceSafety..........................................27
PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance............27
LiftingtheMachine...........................................28
AccessingtheHood..........................................28
Lubrication..........................................................29
GreasingtheMachine.......................................29
GreasingtheFrontWheelBearings..................29
EngineMaintenance...........................................32
EngineSafety...................................................32
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................32
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................34
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.................................35
AdjustingtheHigh/LowIdle..............................36
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................36
InspectingFuelLinesandConnections.............36
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................36
ServicingtheCarbonCanister..........................37
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................41
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................41
ServicingtheBattery.........................................41
ReplacingtheFuses.........................................43
MaintainingtheHeadlights...............................43
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................45
MaintainingtheTires........................................45
InspectingtheSteeringandSuspension
Components.................................................45
AdjustingtheFrontWheelAlignment................46
CheckingtheTransaxle-FluidLevel..................47
ChangingtheTransaxleFluid...........................47
CheckingandAdjustingNeutral........................48
MaintainingthePrimary-DriveClutch................48
ReducingtheT opSpeed...................................49
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................50
CleaningtheEngine-CoolingAreas..................50
BrakeMaintenance.............................................50
InspectingtheBrakes.......................................50
AdjustingtheParking-BrakeHandle.................50
AdjustingtheBrakeCables...............................51
CheckingtheBrake-FluidLevel........................52
ChangingtheBrakeFluid.................................52
BeltMaintenance................................................53
ServicingtheDriveBelt.....................................53
AdjustingtheStarter-GeneratorBelt.................53
ChassisMaintenance...........................................54
AdjustingtheCargo-BedLatches.....................54
Cleaning..............................................................54
WashingtheMachine.......................................54
Storage...................................................................55
3

Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions
andalwayspayattentiontothesafety-alert
symbol(Figure2),whichmeansCaution,Warning,
orDanger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
therequirementsofSAEJ2258.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofcausingpersonalinjury.
Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious
personalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.
Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows
howtouseitandunderstandsthewarnings.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepthemachineasafedistanceawayfrom
bystanderswhileitismoving.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeybeforeservicingorfueling.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthismanual.
4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal99-7345
99-7345
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Hotsurface/burnhazard—stayasafedistanceawayfrom
thehotsurface.
3.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsinplace.
4.Crushinghazard,cargobed—usetheproprodtosupport
thecargobed.
decal99-7952
99-7952
1.Choke3.Neutral
2.Reverse4.Forward
decal115-2412
115-2412
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;nostorage.
decal115-7739
115-7739
1.Falling,crushinghazard—donotcarrypassengers.
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decal117-5001
117-5001
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.7.Horn
2.Collisionhazard—donotoperatethemachineonpublic
streets,roads,orhighways.
8.Hourmeter
3.Fallinghazard—donotcarrypassengersinthecargobed.9.Headlights
4.Fallinghazard—donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.10.Power—Off
5.Tostartthemotor,sitontheoperator'sseat,disengagethe
parkingbrake,turnthekeyswitchtotheONposition,pullthe
chokeleverout(ifneeded),andpresstheacceleratorpedal.
11.Power—On
6.Toshutofftheengine,releasetheacceleratorpedal,engage
theparkingbrake,turnthekeyswitchtotheOFFposition,and
removethekey.
12.Electricalpower(powerpoint)
decal121-9775
121-9775
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManualandreceivetraining
beforeoperatingthemachine.
4.Tippinghazard—driveslowlyonoracrossinclines;taketurns
slowly;donotexceedspeedsof31kph(19mph);driveslowly
whenhaulingaloadorwhendrivingonuneventerrain.
2.Warning—wearhearingprotection.5.Fallinghazard;severinghazardofhandorfoot—donotcarry
passengersinthebed;donotcarryathirdpassenger;donot
putyourhandsorfeetoutsidethemachinewhileoperating.
3.Firehazard—shutofftheenginebeforerefueling.
decal136-1164
136-1164
1.Donotexceedatongue
weightof45kg(100lb).
2.Donotexceedatransport
loadof363kg(800lb).
decal136-6313
136-6313
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualforfuse
information.
4.Headlights(15A)
2.Lift/gate(30A)5.Machinefuse(10A)
3.Horn/powerpoint(20A)
6

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Steeringwheel1
Cover1
1Washer(1/2inch)1
Installthesteeringwheel(TCmodels
only).
2Nopartsrequired–Connectthebattery(TCmodelsonly).
3Nopartsrequired–Checktheuidlevelsandtirepressure.
4Nopartsrequired–Burnish(break-in)thebrakes.
Operator'sManual1
Engineowner'smanual1
Registrationcard1
PredeliveryInspectionForm1
CerticateofQuality1
5
Key2
ReadtheOperator'sManualandview
thesetupmaterialbeforeoperatingthe
machine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
InstallingtheSteering
Wheel
TCModelsOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Steeringwheel
1Cover
1Washer(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.Negativebatterycable
(black)
2.Negativebatterypost
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(page34).
2.Checkthebrake-uidlevelbeforeyourststart
theengine;refertoCheckingtheBrake-Fluid
Level(page52).
3.Checkthetransaxle-uidlevelbeforeyou
rststarttheengine;refertoCheckingthe
Transaxle-FluidLevel(page47).
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:
1Operator'sManual
1Engineowner'smanual
1Registrationcard
1PredeliveryInspectionForm
1CerticateofQuality
2Key
Procedure
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandtheengine
owners'smanual.
•Fillouttheregistrationcard.
•CompletethePredeliveryInspectionForm.
•ReviewtheCerticateofQuality.
9

ProductOverview
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Figure6
1.Hoodlatch3.Cargobed5.Gear-shiftselector7.Cargo-bedlever
2.Parking-brakelever4.Towingtongue6.Fuel-tankcap
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
ControlPanel
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Figure7
1.Steeringwheel5.Acceleratorpedal
2.Cupholder6.Parking-brakelever
(centerconsole)
3.Passengerhandhold7.Operator'sManualstorage
tube
4.Brakepedal
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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.
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.
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HornButton
TCModelsOnly
Thehornbuttonislocatedatthelower,leftcornerof
thedashpanel(Figure9).Pressthehornbuttonto
soundthehorn.
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Figure9
1.Hornbutton(TCModels
only)
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.
EngineOil-PressureLight
Theengineoil-pressurelight(Figure9)warnsyouif
theengine-oilpressuredropsbelowasafelevelto
operatetheengine.Ifthelightcomesonandremains
lit,shutofftheengine,andchecktheengine-oillevel.
Addoiltotheengineifnecessary;refertoServicing
theEngineOil(page34).
Note:Theoillightmayicker;thisisnormalandno
actionisneeded.
PowerPoint
Usethepowerpoint(Figure9)topoweroptional12
Velectricalaccessories.
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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.
BaseweightDry544kg(1,200lb)
Ratedcapacity(onlevelground)
749kg(1,650lb)total,including90.7kg(200lb)operatorand
90.7kg(200lb)passenger,load,trailertongueweight,gross
trailerweight,accessories,andattachments
Maximumgrossvehicleweight(GVW)—onlevelground1,292kg(2,850lb)total,includingalloftheweightslistedabove
Maximumcargocapacity(onlevelground)567kg(1,250lb)total,includingtrailertongueweightandgross
trailerweight
Towcapacity:
StandardhitchTongueweight45kg(100lb)Maximumtrailerweight363kg
(800lb)
Heavy-dutyhitchTongueweight45kg(100lb)Maximumtrailerweight544kg
(1,200lb)
Overallwidth150cm(59inches)
Overalllength303cm(119.3inches)
Groundclearance25cm(10inches)atthefrontwithnoloadoroperator,18cm
(7inches)attherearwithnoloadoroperator
Wheelbase206cm(81inches)
Wheeltread(centerlinetocenterline)125cm(49inches)inthefront,120cm(47-1/4inches)intherear
Cargobedlength117cm(46inches)inside,133cm(52-1/4inches)outside
Cargobedwidth125cm(49inches)inside,150cm(59inches)atoutsideofthe
moldedfenders
Cargobedheight25cm(10inches)inside
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachinetoenhance
andexpanditscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgotowww.Toro.comfora
listofallapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.
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Operation
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Ensurethatpassengerssitonlywherethereare
handholds.
•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe
enginequickly.
•Ensurethatyouandyourpassengersdonot
exceedthenumberofhandholdsequippedonthe
machine.
•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
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
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.
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•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.Wipeupanyfuelthatmayhavespilled.
BreakinginaNewMachine
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours—Perform
theguidelinesforbreakinginanew
machine.
Performthefollowingguidelinestoprovideproper
performanceforthemachine.
•Ensurethatthebrakesareburnished;referto4
BurnishingtheBrakes(page8).
•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(page46).
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
•Passengersshouldsitinthedesignatedseating
positionsonly.Donotcarrypassengersinthe
cargobed.Keepbystandersandpetsawayfrom
themachineduringoperation.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotweardanglingjewelry.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Operatethemachineoutdoorsorina
well-ventilatedareaonly.
•Donotexceedthemaximumgrossvehicleweight
(GVW)ofthemachine.
•Useextracautionwhenoperatingthemachine
withaheavyloadinthecargobed.Theheavier
theload,themoredifcultitistoturnorstop.
•Carryingoversizedloadsinthecargobedreduces
thestabilityofthemachine.
•Carryingmaterialthatcannotbeboundtothe
machine,suchasalargetankofliquid,adversely
affectsthesteering,braking,andstabilityofthe
machine.
•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatthe
transmissionisinneutral,theparkingbrakeis
engaged,andyouareintheoperatingposition.
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•Youandyourpassengersshouldremainseated
wheneverthemachineismoving.Keepyour
handsonthesteeringwheel;yourpassengers
shouldusethehandholdsprovided.Keepyour
armsandlegswithinthemachinebodyatalltimes.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibility.
Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe
machine.T allgrasscanhideobstacles.Usecare
whenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,or
otherobjectsthatmayobscureyourvision.
•Alwayswatchoutforandavoidlowoverhangs
suchastreelimbs,doorjambs,overhead
walkways,etc.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforereversingthe
machinetobesureofaclearpath.
•Donotdrivethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches,
orembankments.Themachinecouldsuddenly
rolloverifawheelgoesovertheedgeorifthe
edgegivesway.
•Whenusingthemachineonpublicroads,follow
alltrafcregulationsanduseanyadditional
accessoriesthatmayberequiredbylaw,suchas
lights,turnsignals,slow-movingvehicle(SMV)
signs,andothersasrequired.
•Ifthemachineevervibratesabnormally,stopthe
machineimmediately,shutofftheengine,waitfor
allmovementtostop,andinspectfordamage.
Repairalldamagetothemachinebeforeresuming
operation.
•Carryareducedloadandreducetheground
speedofthemachinewhenoperatingonrough,
uneventerrain,andnearcurbs,holes,andother
suddenchangesinterrain.Loadsmayshift,
causingthemachinetobecomeunstable.
•Itcantakelongertostopthemachineonwet
surfacesthanondrysurfaces.Todryoutwet
brakes,driveslowlyonlevelgroundwhileputting
lightpressureonthebrakepedal.
•Suddenchangesinterrainmaymovethesteering
wheelunexpectedly,whichcouldresultinhand
andarminjuries.Reduceyourspeedandgrip
thesteeringwheellooselyaroundtheperimeter,
keepingyourthumbsoutofthewayofthesteering
wheelspokes.
•Reducethespeedwhenyouoperatethemachine
withthecargobedremoved.Operatingthe
machineathighspeedandthenquicklystopping
maycausetherearwheelstolockup,which
impairsyourcontrolofthemachine.
•Donottouchtheengine,transmission,mufer,or
mufermanifoldwhiletheengineisrunning,or
soonafteryoushutofftheengine,becausethese
areasmaybehotenoughtocauseburns.
•Donotleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,dothe
following:
–Parkthemachineonlevelground.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Lowerthecargobed.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk
oflightning.
•Useaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby
TheT oro®Companyonly.
SlopeSafety
Note:A2-postRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)
isavailableforthismachineasanaccessory.Usea
ROPSifyouwillworknexttodrop-offs,nearwater,
inroughterrain,oronaslope,whichcouldresultin
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
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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
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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
position,pressdowntheacceleratorpedal,
thenreleaseyourfootfromtheaccelerator
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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