Toro Workman 08303 User manual

Form No. 3454-168 Rev A
W orkman
®
MDX Lithium Utility
V ehicle
Model No. 08303 —Serial No. 400000000 and Up
Model No. 08303TC —Serial No. 400000000 and Up
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Original Instructions (EN)
*3454-168*

This product complies with all relevant European
directives; for details, please see the separate product
specic Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet.
W ARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 W arning
The power cord on this product contains
lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause birth defects
or other reproductive harm. W ash
hands after handling.
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. W ash
hands after handling.
Use of this product may cause exposure
to chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer , birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Introduction
This utility vehicle is intended to be primarily used
of f-highway to transport people and material loads.
Using this product for purposes other than its intended
use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid
injury and product damage. Y ou are responsible for
operating the product properly and safely .
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additional information, contact an Authorized Service
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space provided.
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scan the QR code on the serial number decal (if
equipped) to access warranty , parts, and other
product information.
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Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety-Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety and Instructional Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1 Installing the Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Charging the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 Checking the Fluid Levels and T ire
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4 Burnishing the Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Attachments/Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Before Operation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Performing Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Checking the T ire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Breaking in a New Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
During Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
During Operation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operating the Cargo Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Monitoring the Battery-System Charge
Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Stopping the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Loading the Cargo Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
After Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
After Operation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Hauling the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
T owing the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
T owing a T railer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
T ransporting the Lithium-Ion Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Understanding the Lithium-Ion Battery
Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Maintenance Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Daily Maintenance Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Maintaining the Machine under Special
Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Pre-Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Preparing the Machine for Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Lifting the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Accessing the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Greasing the Front Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Electrical System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using the Battery-Disconnect Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Servicing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Maintaining the Lithium-Ion Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Maintaining the Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Locating the Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Maintaining the Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Drive System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Maintaining the T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Inspecting the Steering and Suspension
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adjusting the Front Wheel Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Checking the T ransaxle-Fluid Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Changing the T ransaxle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Brake Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Inspecting the Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Checking the Brake-Fluid Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Changing the Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Chassis Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adjusting the Cargo-Bed Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
W ashing the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Storage Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Storing the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Battery Storage Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3

Safety
Safety-Alert Symbol
The safety-alert symbol ( Figure 2 ) shown in this
manual and on the machine identies important safety
messages that you must follow to prevent accidents.
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Figure 2
Safety-alert symbol
The safety-alert symbol appears above information
that alerts you to unsafe actions or situations and
is followed by the word DANGER ,W ARNING , or
CAUTION .
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury .
W ARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury .
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury .
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.
General Safety•This product is capable of causing personal injury
or death. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious personal injury .
•Improper operation, maintenance, or poor
housekeeping of the machine may cause it to
become unstable; other factors include terrain
conditions, slope, speed, and poor operator
judgment.
•Read and understand the contents of this
Operator ’ s Manual before you start the machine.
Ensure that everyone using this product knows
how to use it and understands the warnings.
•Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur .
•Do not put your hands or feet near moving
components of the machine.
•Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
in good working order .
•Keep bystanders and children out of the operating
area. Never allow children to operate the machine.
•Stop and shut of f the machine and remove the key
before servicing.
•Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury . T o reduce the potential for injury ,
comply with these safety instructions and always
pay attention to the safety-alert symbol , which
means Caution, W arning, or Danger—personal
safety instruction. Failure to comply with these
instructions may result in personal injury or death.
4

Safety and Instructional Decals
Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area
of potential danger . Replace any decal that is damaged or missing.
decal1 15-2412
1 15-2412
1. W arning—read the Operator's Manual ; no storage.
decal1 15-7739
1 15-7739
1. Falling, crushing hazard—do not carry passengers.
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136-1 164
1. Do not exceed a tongue
weight of 45 kg (100 lb).
2. Do not exceed a transport
load of 363 kg (800 lb).
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140-0924
1. Eco mode
2. Performance mode
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140-4590
1. Read the Operator ’ s Manual for battery information.
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144-0275
1. Batteries are ammable.
decal144-0277
144-0277
1. Positive terminal 4. Do not dispose improperly .
2. Read the Operator ’ s
Manual .
5. Do not expose to re.
3. Recycle the battery .
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145-7345
1. Electrical shock hazard
5

decal147-4081
147-4081
1. W arning—read the
Operator's Manual .
3. Crushing hazard, cargo
box—use the prop rod to
support the cargo bed.
2. Entanglement hazard,
belt—stay away from
moving parts; keep all
guards in place.
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147-4084
1. T ransmission uid 3. Read the Operator's
Manual before performing
maintenance.
2. Brake uid
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147-4085
1. Read the Operator ’ s
Manual for fuse
information.
6. Alarm
2. Horn 7. Headlights
3. Display power
8. USB
4. Main system B+ 9. Electrical shock hazard
5. DC to DC
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147-8185
1. USB plug
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145-5301
1. Negative battery terminal
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145-5338
1. W arning—read the Operator ’ s Manual . 4. Electric shock hazard—do not perform maintenance on the
battery .
2. W arning—do not open the battery; do not use a damaged
battery .
5. Electric shock hazard
3. Explosion hazard—do not expose to sparks or open ame.
6

decal147-3846
147-3846
1. T urning on—1) Sit in the operator ’ s seat; 2) T urn the key
switch to the O Nposition; 3) Select a direction on the
direction-selector switch; 4) Push down on the pedal.
4. On
2. T urning of f—1) Release the pedal; 2) Engage the parking
brake; 3) T urn the key switch to the O FF position; 4) Remove
the key from the key switch.
5. Parking brake—Disengage (hold for 5 seconds)
3. Of f
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147-4080
1. W arning—read the Operator ’ s Manual and receive training
before operating the machine.
4. Collision hazard—do not operate the machine on public
streets, roads, or highways.
2. T ipping hazard—drive slowly on or across inclines; take turns
slowly; do not exceed speeds of 31 kph (19 mph); drive slowly
when hauling a load or when driving on uneven terrain.
5. Falling hazard—do not allow children to operate the machine.
3. Falling hazard; severing hazard of hand or foot—do not carry
passengers in the bed; do not carry a third passenger; do not
put your hands or feet outside the machine while operating.
7

Setup
Loose Parts
Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped.
Procedure Description
Qty .
Use
Steering wheel
1
Screw
5
Spring
2
Wheel cover 11
Wheel clip 1
Install the steering wheel (Model
08303TC only).
2
No parts required
–
Charge the machine.
3
No parts required
–
Check the uid levels and tire pressure.
4
No parts required
–
Burnish (break-in) the brakes.
1
Installing the Steering
Wheel
Model 08303TC Only
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Steering wheel
5
Screw
2
Spring
1 Wheel cover
1 Wheel clip
Procedure
Refer to Figure 3 for this procedure.
1. Place the steering wheel on the steering shaft.
Ensure that the steering wheel is centered
(i.e., the at bottom should be parallel with the
ground).
2. Use the locknut to secure the steering wheel to
the steering shaft.
3. T orque the locknut to 27 N∙m (20 ft-lb).
4. Use 2 screws and 2 springs to secure the wheel
clip to the wheel cover .
5. Use 3 screws to secure the wheel cover to the
steering wheel.
6. T orque the 5 screws to 0.6 N∙m (5 in-lb).
8

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Figure 3
1. Steering shaft
5. Wheel clip
2. Screw
6. Locknut
3. Spring 7. Steering wheel
4. Wheel cover
2
Charging the Machine
No Parts Required
Procedure
Charge the machine; refer to Understanding the
Lithium-Ion Battery Charger ( page 25 ) .
3
Checking the Fluid Levels
and T ire Pressure
No Parts Required
Procedure
1. Check the brake-uid level before you rst start
the machine; refer to Checking the Brake-Fluid
Level ( page 40 ) .
2. Check the transaxle-uid level before you
rst start the machine; refer to Checking the
T ransaxle-Fluid Level ( page 38 ) .
3. Check the air pressure in the tires; refer to
Checking the T ire Pressure ( page 17 ) .
4
Burnishing the Brakes
No Parts Required
Procedure
T o ensure optimum performance of the brake system,
burnish (break-in) the brakes before use.
1. Bring the machine up to full speed, apply the
brakes to rapidly stop the machine without
locking up the tires.
2. Repeat this procedure 10 times, waiting 1 minute
between stops, to avoid overheating the brakes.
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Product Overview
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Figure 4
1. Steering wheel 5. Operator ’ s seat
2. Cargo bed 6. Charging port
3. Hood latch 7. T owing tongue
4. Cargo-bed lever
Controls
Control Panel
Note: The steering wheel is removed from Figure
5for clarity .
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Figure 5
1. Horn switch 5. Display
2. Light switch
6. USB port
3. Key switch 7. Brake pedal
4. Direction selector 8. Accelerator pedal
10

Accelerator Pedal
Use the accelerator pedal to vary ground speed
of the machine. Pressing down the accelerator
pedal starts the machine. Pressing the pedal farther
increases ground speed. Releasing the pedal slows
the machine, and the machine shuts of f.
The forward speed in performance mode is 26 km/h
(16 mph).
The forward speed in economy mode is 18 km/h (1 1
mph).
Brake Pedal
Use the brake pedal to stop or slow the machine.
W ARNING
Operating a machine with worn or incorrectly
adjusted brakes can result in personal injury .
If the brake pedal travels within 25 mm (1
inch) of the machine oor board, adjust or
repair the brakes.
Direction Selector
The direction selector ( Figure 5 ) has 2 positions:
FORWARD and R EVERSE .
Note: The machine can be on in any of the 2
positions, but only moves in the F ORWARD and
REVERSE positions.
Horn Switch
Press the horn switch ( Figure 5 ) to sound the horn.
Light Switch
Use the light switch ( Figure 5 ) to illuminate the
headlights. Push the light switch up to turn on the
headlights. Push the light switch down to turn of f the
lights.
USB Port
Use the USB port ( Figure 5 ) to power mobile devices.
Important: When you are not using the USB port,
insert the rubber plug to prevent damage to the
port.
Key Switch
Use the key switch ( Figure 5 ) to run and shut of f the
machine or put the machine into T RANSPORT mode.
The key switch has 3 positions: O N, O FF , and
TRANSPORT .
Rotate the key clockwise to the O Nposition to operate
the machine.
When you stop the machine, rotate the key
counterclockwise to the O FF position to shut of f the
machine. Remove the key whenever you leave the
machine.
T o disengage the parking brake, rotate and hold
the key switch in place for 5 seconds to enter the
TRANSPORT position.
1 1

Display
The display shows information about your machine,
such as the operating status, various diagnostics, and
other information about the machine ( Figure 6 ).
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Figure 6
1. Indicator light 2. Display
There is a startup screen, run screen, and charging
screen on the display ( Figure 7 ,Figure 8 , and Figure
9).
Figure 8 shows what you may see on the display when
you run the machine. The startup screen displays
for a few seconds after you turn the key to the O N
position, then the run screen displays.
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Figure 7
Startup screen
1. Software revision 2. Number of equipped
batteries on the machine
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Figure 8
Run screen
1. Battery charge 4. Direction
2. Parking brake is engaged. 5. Eco mode
3. Hours operated
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Figure 9
Charging screen
1. Battery life 3. Estimated time to fully
charge the machine
2. Battery currently charging
indicator
4. Charging current (Amps)
The run screen with the direction position ( Figure 10 )
appears when you change directions.
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Figure 10
1. F ORWARD position
The run screen with the current machine speed
(Figure 1 1 ) appears when you are driving the machine.
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Figure 1 1
1. Current machine speed
An active fault code ( Figure 12 ) appears on the
display if there is an issue with the machine.
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Figure 12
1. Active fault indicator
2. Fault code
13

When the cold battery indicator ( Figure 13 ) ashes
on the run screen during operation, the machine
performance changes until the battery temperature
is above 0°C (32°F).
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Figure 13
1. Cold battery indicator
The cold battery indicator also appears in the charging
screen ( Figure 14 ) when the batteries are too cold
to be charged.
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Figure 14
1. Cold battery indicator
Icon Descriptions
Direction— F ORWARD position
T ransport— N EUTRAL position
Direction— R EVERSE position
Parking brake is engaged.
Hour meter
Battery voltage
Battery charge level
Battery currently charging
Low-battery advisory
Eco Mode is on.
Active fault
Hot battery indicator—battery
temperature is greater than
67 ° C (152 ° F)
Cold battery indicator—battery
temperature is less than 0 ° C
(32 ° F)
Batteries are too cold to be
charged.
14

Supervisor Speed-Limit Switch
The supervisor speed-limit switch ( Figure 15 ), located
under the hood, has 2 positions: P ERFORMANCE
and E CONOMY . Rotate the switch clockwise to the
ECONOMY position to limit the maximum machine
speed to 18 km/h (1 1 mph). Rotate the switch
counterclockwise to the P ERFORMANCE position to
restore the maximum speed of the machine to 26 km/h
(16 mph).
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Figure 15
1. Supervisor speed-limit switch
Passenger Handholds
The passenger handholds are located on the right
side of the dash panel and at the outside of each seat
(Figure 16 ).
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Figure 16
1. Handhold—hip restraint 2. Passenger handhold
15

Specications
Note: Specications and design are subject to change without notice.
Base weight
Dry 571 kg (1,260 lb)
Rated capacity (on level ground)
767 kg (1,690 lb) total, including 90.7 kg (200 lb) operator and
90.7 kg (200 lb) passenger , load, trailer tongue weight, gross
trailer weight, accessories, and attachments
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)—on level ground 1,338 kg (2,950 lb) total, including all of the weights listed above
Maximum cargo capacity (on level ground)
567 kg (1,250 lb) total, including trailer tongue weight and gross
trailer weight
T owing capacity:
T ongue weight: 45 kg (100 lb)Standard hitch
Gross trailer weight (GTW): 363 kg (800 lb)
T ongue weight: 45 kg (100 lb)Heavy-duty hitch
Gross trailer weight (GTW): 544 kg (1,200 lb)
Overall width 155 cm (61 inches)
Overall length 307 cm (121 inches)
Ground clearance
28 cm (1 1 inches) at the front with no load or operator , 17 cm (6.5
inches) at the rear with no load or operator
Wheel base
206 cm (81 inches)
Wheel tread (center line to center line) 125 cm (49 inches) in the front, 120 cm (47-1/4 inches) in the rear
Cargo bed length 1 13 cm (44.5 inches), 137 cm (54 inches) outside
Cargo bed width
125 cm (49 inches) inside, 155 cm (61 inches) at outside of the
molded fenders
Cargo bed height 25 cm (10 inches) inside
Attachments/Accessories
A selection of T oro approved attachments and accessories is available for use with the machine to enhance
and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized T oro distributor or go to
www .T oro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories.
T o ensure optimum performance and continued safety certication of the machine, use only genuine T oro
replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be
dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty .
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Operation
Before Operation
Before Operation Safety
General Safety
•Never allow children or people who are not trained
or physically capable to safely operate or service
the machine. Local regulations may restrict the
age of the operator . The owner is responsible for
training all operators and mechanics.
•Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
•Shut of f the machine, remove the key , and wait
for all movement to stop before you leave the
operator ’ s position. Allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•Know how to stop and shut of f the machine quickly .
•Ensure that there are not more occupants (you and
your passenger(s)) than the number of handholds
equipped on the machine.
•Check that all safety devices and decals are in
place. Repair or replace all safety devices and
replace all illegible or missing decals. Do not
operate the machine unless they are present and
functioning properly .
Performing Daily
Maintenance
Service Interval : Before each use or daily
Before starting the machine each day , perform the
Each Use/Daily procedures listed in Maintenance
( page 27 ) .
Checking the T ire Pressure
Service Interval : Before each use or daily
T ire air pressure specication: 55 to 103 kPa (8
to 22 psi)
Important: Do not exceed the maximum air
pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire.
Note: The air pressure needed in the tires is
determined by the payload that you intend to carry .
1. Check the air pressure in the tires.
Note: The air pressure in the front and rear tires
should be between 55 to 103 kPa (8 to 22 psi).
•Use lower air pressure in the tires for lighter
payloads, for less soil compaction, for a
smoother ride, and to minimize tire marks on
the ground.
•Use higher air pressure in the tires for
carrying heavier payloads at higher speeds.
2. If necessary , adjust the air pressure in the tires
by adding or removing air in the tires.
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Breaking in a New Machine
Service Interval : After the rst 100 hours —Perform
the breaking in a new machine
guidelines.
Perform the breaking in a new machine guidelines
to provide proper performance and long life for the
machine.
•Ensure that the brakes are burnished; refer to the
burnishing section in Setup.
•Check the brake uid; refer to Checking the
Brake-Fluid Level ( page 40 ) .
•Refer to Maintenance ( page 27 ) for any special
low hour checks.
•Check the front and rear suspension positioning
and adjust it, if necessary; refer to Adjusting the
Front Wheel Alignment ( page 37 ) .
•For optimal battery performance and battery life,
charge the batteries to 100% when you receive
your machine.
During Operation
During Operation Safety
General Safety
•The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
•Passengers should sit in the designated seating
positions only . Do not carry passengers in the
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cargo bed. Keep bystanders and pets away from
the machine during operation.
•W ear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; and substantial,
slip-resistant footwear . T ie back long hair and do
not wear loose clothing or loose jewelry .
•Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur .
•Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
•Do not exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight
(GVW) of the machine.
•Use extra caution when operating, braking, or
turning the machine with a heavy load in the cargo
bed.
•Carrying oversized loads in the cargo bed reduces
the stability of the machine. Do not exceed the
carrying capacity of the bed.
•Carrying material that cannot be bound to the
machine adversely af fects the steering, braking,
and stability of the machine. When you carry
material that cannot be bound to the machine, use
caution when steering or braking.
•Carry a reduced load and reduce the ground
speed of the machine when operating on rough,
uneven terrain, and near curbs, holes, and other
sudden changes in terrain. Loads may shift,
causing the machine to become unstable.
•Before you start the machine, ensure that the
parking brake is engaged and you are in the
operating position.
•Y ou and your passengers should remain seated
whenever the machine is moving. Keep your
hands on the steering wheel; your passengers
should use the handholds provided. Keep arms
and legs within the machine body at all times.
•Operate the machine only in good visibility .
W atch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. T all grass can hide obstacles. Use care
when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or
other objects that may obscure your vision.
•Do not drive the machine near drop-of fs, ditches,
or embankments. The machine could suddenly
roll over if a wheel goes over the edge or if the
edge gives way .
•Always watch out for and avoid low overhangs
such as tree limbs, door jambs, overhead
walkways, etc.
•Look behind and down before reversing the
machine to be sure of a clear path.
•When using the machine on public roads, follow
all traf c regulations and use any additional
accessories that may be required by law , such as
lights, turn signals, slow-moving vehicle (SMV)
signs, and others as required.
•If the machine ever vibrates abnormally , stop
and shut of f the machine immediately , wait for
all movement to stop, and inspect for damage.
Repair all damage to the machine before resuming
operation.
•It can take longer to stop the machine on wet
surfaces than on dry surfaces. T o dry out wet
brakes, drive slowly on level ground while putting
light pressure on the brake pedal.
•Operating the machine at high speed and then
quickly stopping may cause the rear wheels to lock
up, which impairs your control of the machine.
•Do not touch the motor while the motor is running,
or soon after you turn of f the motor , because these
areas may be hot enough to cause burns.
•Do not leave a running machine unattended.
•Before you leave the operating position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Ensure that the parking brake is engaged.
– Shut of f the machine and remove the key .
– W ait for all movement to stop.
•Do not operate the machine when there is the risk
of lightning.
•Use accessories and attachments approved by
The T oro Company only .
Slope Safety
•Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death.
•Survey the site to determine which slopes are
safe for operating the machine and establish your
own procedures and rules for operating on those
slopes. Always use common sense and good
judgment when performing this survey .
•If you feel uneasy operating the machine on a
slope, do not do it.
•Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not suddenly change the speed or direction of
the machine.
•A void operating the machine on wet terrain. T ires
may lose traction. A rollover can occur before the
tires lose traction.
•If possible, avoid turning the machine and use
extreme caution on slopes, ramps, or inclines.
T ravel straight up and down a slope.
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•If you begin to lose momentum while climbing a
slope, gradually engage the brakes and slowly
reverse the machine straight down the slope.
•T urning while going up or down a slope can be
dangerous. If you must turn on a slope, do it slowly
and cautiously . A void driving/turning on improperly
banked curves.
•Heavy loads af fect stability on a slope. Carry a
reduced load and reduce your ground speed when
operating on a slope or if the load has a high
center of gravity . Secure the load to the cargo bed
of the machine to prevent the load from shifting.
T ake extra care when hauling loads that shift easily
(e.g., liquids, rock, sand, etc.).
•A void starting and stopping the machine on a
slope. Stopping while going down a slope takes
longer than stopping on a level surface. If you
must stop the machine, avoid sudden speed
changes, which can cause the machine to tip or
roll over . Do not engage the brakes suddenly
when rolling rearward, as this may cause the
machine to overturn.
•Whenever you operate the machine on steep
grades, stay on the designated vehicle paths,
which should be marked with a warning of a steep
grade.
•Operating the machine at an excessive speed
down a slope will adversely af fect its stability .
Identify hazardous slopes with a warning in places
preceding the beginning of the slope. Use care
when approaching a slope, especially when you
turn the machine downhill or the downhill slope
exceeds 10% (6 degrees) on an unpaved surface
or 20% (1 1 degrees) on a a paved surface. A void
parking on steep hills.
Loading and Dumping Safety
•Do not exceed the gross vehicle weight (GVW)
of the machine when operating it with a load in
the cargo bed and/or towing a trailer; refer to
Specications ( page 16 ) .
•Distribute the load in the cargo bed evenly to
improve the stability and control of the machine.
•Before dumping, ensure that there is no one
behind the machine.
•Do not dump a loaded cargo bed while the
machine is sideways on a slope. The change
in weight distribution may cause the machine to
overturn.
Operating the Cargo Bed
Raising the Cargo Bed
W ARNING
A raised bed could fall and injure persons that
are working beneath it.
• Always use the prop rod to hold the bed up
before working under the bed.
• Remove any load material from the bed
before raising it.
W ARNING
Driving the machine with the cargo bed raised
could cause the machine to tip or roll easier .
Y ou could damage the structure of the cargo
bed if you operate the machine with the bed
raised.
• Operate the machine when the cargo bed
is down.
• After emptying the cargo bed, lower it.
CAUTION
If a load is concentrated near the back of the
cargo bed when you release the latches, the
bed may unexpectedly tip open, injuring you
or bystanders.
• Center loads in the cargo bed, if possible.
• Hold the cargo bed down and ensure that
no one is leaning over the bed or standing
behind it when releasing the latches.
• Remove all cargo from the bed before
lifting the bed up to service the machine.
1. Lift the lever on either side of the bed and lift
the bed up ( Figure 18 ).
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Figure 18
1. Lever 3. Detent slot
2. Prop rod
2. Pull the prop rod into the detent slot to secure
the bed ( Figure 19 ).
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Figure 19
1. Detent slot 2. Prop rod
Lowering the Cargo Bed
W ARNING
The weight of the bed may be heavy . Hands
or other body parts could be crushed.
Keep your hands and other body parts clear
when lowering the bed.
1. Raise the cargo bed slightly by lifting up the
latch lever ( Figure 18 ).
2. Pull the prop rod out of the detent slot ( Figure
19 ).
3. Lower the bed until it latches securely into place
(Figure 19 ).
Opening the T ailgate
1. Ensure that the cargo bed is down and latched.
2. Lift up the nger pulls at the back panel of the
tailgate ( Figure 20 ).
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Figure 20
1. T ailgate ange (cargo bed) 3. Lift up (nger pull)
2. Lock ange (tailgate)
4. Rotate rearward and down
3. Align the lock anges of the tailgate with the
openings between the tailgate anges of the
cargo bed ( Figure 20 ).
4. Rotate the tailgate rearward and down ( Figure
20 ).
Closing the T ailgate
If you unloaded loose material such as sand,
landscaping rock, or wood chips from the cargo bed of
the machine, some of the material that you unloaded
may have lodged in the hinge area of the tailgate.
Perform the following before closing the tailgate.
1. Use your hands to remove as much of the
material from the hinge area as possible.
2. Rotate the tailgate to approximately the 45°
position ( Figure 21 ).
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