Toro Workman MDE 2008 User manual

Part No. 08164SL (Rev. A)
Service Manual
WorkmanRMDE
Preface
The purpose of this publication is to provide the service
technician with information for troubleshooting, testing
and repair of major systems and components on the
Workman MDE.
REFER TO THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR OPER-
ATING, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT IN-
STRUCTIONS. For reference, insert a copy of the
Operator’s Manual and Parts Catalog for your machine
into Chapter 2 of this service manual. Additional copies
of the Operator’s Manual and Parts Catalog are avail-
able on the internet at www.Toro.com.
TheToroCompanyreservestherightto changeproduct
specifications or this publication without notice.
This safety symbol means DANGER, WARNING
or CAUTION, PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUC-
TION. When you see this symbol, carefully read
the instructions that follow. Failure to obey the
instructions may result in personal injury.
NOTE: ANOTE will give general information about the
correct operation, maintenance, service, testing or re-
pair of the machine.
IMPORTANT: The IMPORTANT notice will give im-
portantinstructionswhichmustbefollowedtopre-
vent damage to systems or components on the
machine.
EThe Toro Company -- 2008, 2011

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Workman MDE
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 -- Safety
Safety Instructions 1 -- 2..........................
Jacking and Other Instructions 1 -- 4...............
Safety and Instruction Decals 1 -- 5................
Chapter 2 -- Product Records and Maintenance
Product Records 2 -- 1...........................
Maintenance 2 -- 1...............................
Equivalents and Conversions 2 -- 2................
Torque Specifications 2 -- 3.......................
Chapter 3 -- Electrical System
General Information 3 -- 2........................
Electrical Diagrams 3 -- 3.........................
Vehicle Operation 3 -- 4..........................
Special Tools 3 -- 5..............................
Troubleshooting 3 -- 8............................
Adjustments 3 -- 11..............................
Component Testing 3 -- 14........................
Service and Repairs 3 -- 28.......................
LESTER ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
SERVICE GUIDE
Chapter 4 -- Transaxle and Brakes
General Information 4 -- 2........................
Specifications 4 -- 3..............................
Troubleshooting 4 -- 4............................
Service and Repairs 4 -- 6........................
SPICER OFF--HIGHWAY COMPONENTS MODEL
12 (ELECTRIC) MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Chapter 5 -- Chassis
General Information 5 -- 1........................
Specifications 5 -- 2..............................
Troubleshooting 5 -- 3............................
Service and Repairs 5 -- 5........................
Chapter 6 -- Electrical Diagrams
Electrical Schematic 6 -- 3........................
Electrical Circuit Drawings 6 -- 4...................
Electrical Harness Drawings 6 -- 8.................
SafetyProduct Records
and Maintenance
ElectricalChassisElectrical
Diagrams Transaxle and SystemBrakes
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Chapter 1
Safety
Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2......................
Before Operating 2............................
While Operating 2.............................
Maintenance and Service 3....................
JACKING AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONS 4.........
Jacking Vehicle 4.............................
Towing Vehicle 4..............................
Transporting Vehicle 4.........................
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS 5..........
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Safety Instructions
The WorkmanMDE is designed and testedto offer safe
service when operated and maintained properly. Al-
though hazard control and accident prevention are par-
tially dependent upon the design and configuration of
themachine,thesefactorsarealsodependentuponthe
awareness, concern and proper training of the person-
nel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of the machine. Improper use or mainte-
nanceofthemachinecanresultininjuryordeath.Tore-
duce the potential for injury or death, comply with the
following safety instructions.
WARNING
To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
Before Operating
1. Review and understand the contents of the Opera-
tor’s Manual and Operator’s DVD before starting and
operatingthevehicle.Becomefamiliar with thecontrols
and know how to stop the vehicle and engine quickly.
AdditionalcopiesoftheOperator’sManualareavailable
on the internet at www.Toro.com.
2. Keep all shields,safety devices and decals in place.
Ifashield,safetydeviceordecalisdefective,illegibleor
damaged, repair or replace it before operating the ma-
chine.Alsotightenanyloosenuts,boltsorscrewstoen-
sure machine is in safe operating condition.
While Operating
WARNING
The Workman MDE is an off--highway vehicle
only. It is not designed, equipped or manufac-
tured for use on public streets, roads or high-
ways.
1. Sit on the operator seat whenstarting and operating
the vehicle.
2. Before starting the vehicle:
A. Make sure that the battery charger is discon-
nected from the vehicle charger receptacle.
B. Engage the parking brake.
C. Make sure accelerator pedal is not depressed.
D. Check position of forward/reverse switch and Hi/
Low speed switch.
3. Before getting off the operator seat:
A. Stop vehicle, turn on/offswitch OFF and remove
key from switch.
B. Apply the parking brake.
4. If vehicle is parked on incline, chock or block the
wheels after getting off the vehicle.

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Maintenance and Service
1. Before servicing or making adjustments to the ve-
hicle, stop vehicle, turn on/off switch to OFF, engage
parking brake and remove key from the on/off switch.
2. Make sure machine is in safeoperating condition by
keeping all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
3. Do not use open pans of flammable cleaning fluids
for cleaning parts.
4. Keep battery area free of excessive grease, grass,
leaves and dirt.
5. Disconnect batteries before servicing the machine.
Carefullyremoveoneofthebattery cablesfromthebat-
tery pack as the first step in any repair. Once a battery
cable has been removed, the electrical system on the
vehicle can be safely worked on. Take care during re-
pairs,however,tonotallowtoolsorvehiclecomponents
to complete the battery circuit that was opened with the
cable removal. Reattach the removed cable to the bat-
tery pack as the last step in any repair.
6. When using metal, uninsulated tools around batter-
ies,donotallowtoolstocontactbothpositiveandnega-
tive battery terminals simultaneously.
7. Remove jewelry and watches before servicing elec-
trical components of the vehicle.
8. Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protect your
face, eyes and clothing when working with batteries.
9. Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks
and flames away from the batteries. Always service,
storeandchargethevehiclebatteriesinawellventilated
area.
10.Never use an open flame to check level or leakage
of battery electrolyte.
11.When connecting the battery charger to the vehicle,
connect the charger cord to the vehicle charger recep-
tacle before plugging the charger power cord into an
outlet. After charging the vehicle batteries, unplug the
chargerpowercordfromtheoutletbeforedisconnecting
the charger cord from the vehicle charger receptacle.
12.If major repairsareever needed orassistanceis de-
sired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.
13.To assure optimum performance and continued
safety of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement
parts and accessories. Replacement parts and acces-
sories made by other manufacturers may result in non-
conformance with safety standards and the warranty
may be voided.
14.When raising the machine to change tires or to per-
formotherservice,usecorrectblocks,hoistsandjacks.
Make sure machine is parked on a solid level surface
suchasaconcretefloor.Priortoraisingthemachine,re-
move any attachments that may interfere with the safe
and proper raising of the machine. Always chock or
blockwheels.Usejackstandstosupporttheraisedma-
chine. If the machine is not properly supported by jack
stands, the machine may move or fall,which may result
inpersonalinjury(seeJackingInstructionsintheOpera-
tor’s Manual and in this Chapter).
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Jacking and Other Instructions
Jacking Vehicle
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•A vehicle that is not properly supported
may become unstable.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•The vehicle may move or fall. Personal
injury or damage to the machine may result.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•Make sure vehicle is parked on a solid level
surface, such as a concrete floor.
•Make sure on/off switch is OFF and key is
removed from the switch before getting off
the vehicle.
•Before raising the vehicle, remove any
attachments that may interfere with the safe
and proper raising of the vehicle.
•Always chock or block wheels to prevent
the vehicle from rolling.
•Make sure proper hoists and jack stands
are used to raise and support the vehicle.
Jacking Locations
1. Jack front of the vehicle on the front of the frame be-
hind the towing tongue (Fig. 1).
2. Jackrearofthevehicleundereachrearaxletube.Do
not jack vehicle below the transaxle case (Fig. 2).
1. Front frame 2. Towing tongue
Figure 1
12
1. Rear axle tube 2. Transaxle case
Figure 2
121
Towing Vehicle
IMPORTANT: Frequent or long distance towing of
the Workman MDE is not recommended.
In case of emergency, the vehicle can be towed for a
short distance. See Operator’s Manual for towing in-
formation.
IMPORTANT: If vehicle is towed, make sure that on/
off switch is in the OFF position andkey is removed
from switch.
Transporting Vehicle
Whenmovingthevehiclelongdistances,useatraileror
flatbed truck. Make sure vehicle is secured to the trailer
properly. See Operator’s Manual for transport informa-
tion.

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Safety and Instruction Decals
Thereareseveralsafetyandinstructiondecalsattached
toyourWorkmanvehicle.Ifanydecal becomesillegible
ordamaged,installanewdecal.Partnumbersarelisted
in the Parts Catalog. Order replacement decals from
your Authorized Toro Distributor.
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