Toro Workman MDX-D User manual

FormNo.3411-880RevB
Workman®MDX-DUtilityVehicle
ModelNo.07236—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.07236TC—SerialNo.400000000andUp
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Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
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operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
Supervisor’sResponsibilities..............................4
BeforeOperating................................................4
SafeHandlingofFuels........................................4
Operation............................................................5
Maintenance.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................8
Setup......................................................................10
1InstallingtheSteeringWheel(Model
07236TCOnly).............................................10
2ConnectingtheBattery(Model07236TC
Only).............................................................10
3CheckingtheFluidLevelsandTire
Pressure........................................................11
4ReadingtheManualandViewingthe
SafetyTrainingMaterial.................................11
5BurnishingtheBrakes....................................12
ProductOverview...................................................13
Controls...........................................................14
Specications..................................................17
Attachments/Accessories.................................17
Operation................................................................18
ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................18
OperatingtheCargoBox..................................18
PerformingPre-StartingChecks.......................20
CheckingtheBrake-FluidLevel........................20
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................21
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................22
AddingFuel......................................................22
StartingtheEngine...........................................23
StoppingtheMachine.......................................24
ParkingtheMachine.........................................24
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................24
LoadingtheCargoBox.....................................25
TransportingtheMachine.................................26
TowingtheMachine..........................................26
TowingaTrailer................................................26
Maintenance...........................................................27
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........27
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................28
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................29
MaintainingtheMachineunderSpecial
OperatingConditions....................................29
PreparingtoMaintaintheMachine....................29
LiftingtheMachine...........................................29
AccessingtheHood..........................................30
Lubrication..........................................................30
GreasingtheMachine.......................................30
GreasingtheFrontWheelBearings..................31
EngineMaintenance...........................................34
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................34
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................35
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................37
InspectingFuelLinesandConnections.............37
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................37
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................37
ServicingtheBattery.........................................37
ReplacingtheFuses.........................................39
MaintainingtheHeadlights...............................39
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................41
MaintainingtheTires........................................41
InspectingtheSteeringandSuspension
Components.................................................42
AdjustingtheFrontWheelToe-inand
Camber.........................................................42
CheckingtheTransaxle-FluidLevel..................43
ChangingtheTransaxleFluid...........................44
CheckingandAdjustingNeutral........................44
InspectingthePrimary-DriveClutch..................45
MaintainingthePrimary-DriveClutch................46
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................46
CleaningtheEngine-CoolingAreas..................46
ServicingtheRadiator......................................46
BrakeMaintenance.............................................47
InspectingtheBrakes.......................................47
AdjustingtheParking-BrakeHandle.................47
AdjustingtheBrakeCables...............................48
ChangingtheBrakeFluid.................................48
BeltMaintenance................................................49
ServicingtheDriveBelt.....................................49
ReplacingtheDriveBelt...................................49
CheckingtheBelt-PullBumper.........................49
ChassisMaintenance...........................................50
AdjustingtheCargo-BoxLatches......................50
Cleaning..............................................................51
WashingtheMachine.......................................51
Storage...................................................................51
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Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
ThemachinemeetstherequirementsofSAEJ2258.
Important:ForCErequiredregulatorydata,refer
totheDeclarationofConformitysuppliedwith
themachine.
SafeOperatingPractices
Important:Thismachineisdesignedprimarily
asanoff-roadmachineandisnotintendedfor
extensiveuseonpublicroads.
Whenusingthemachineonpublicroads,follow
alltrafcregulationsanduseanyadditional
accessoriesthatmayberequiredbylaw,suchas
lights,turnsignals,slow-movingvehicle(SMV)
signs,andothersasrequired.
Thismachinewasdesignedandtestedtooffersafe
servicewhenoperatedandmaintainedproperly.
Althoughhazardcontrolandaccidentpreventionare
dependentuponthedesignandcongurationofthe
machine,thesefactorsarealsodependentupon
theawareness,concern,andpropertrainingofthe
operator,maintenance,andstorageofthemachine.
Improperuseormaintenanceofthemachinecan
resultininjuryordeath.
Thismachinehasadifferentfeelthanwhatdrivers
experiencewithpassengercarsortrucks.Sotake
timetobecomefamiliarwithyourmachine.
Notalloftheattachmentsthatadapttothemachine
arecoveredinthismanual.Seethespecic
Operator’sManualprovidedwitheachattachmentfor
additionalsafetyinstructions.
Toreducethepotentialforinjuryordeath,comply
withthefollowingsafetyinstructions:
Supervisor’s
Responsibilities
•Makesurethattheoperatorsarethoroughly
trainedandfamiliarwiththeOperator’sManual
andalllabelsonthe.
•Besuretoestablishyourownspecialprocedures
andworkrulesforunusualoperatingconditions
(e.g.,slopestoosteepforthesafeoperationof
themachine).
BeforeOperating
•Thismachineisdesignedtocarryonlyyou,the
operator,and1passengerintheseatprovided
bythemanufacturer.Nevercarryanyother
passengersonthemachine.
•Becomefamiliarwiththecontrolsandknowhow
toshutofftheenginequickly.
•Neveroperatethemachinewhentired,ill,orunder
theinuenceofdrugsoralcohol.
•Alwayswearsubstantial,slip-resistantshoes.Do
notwearloose-ttingclothing,tiebacklonghair,
anddonotwearjewelry.
•Wearingsafetyglasses,safetyshoes,andlong
pantsarerequiredbysomelocalregulations.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Neverallowadultstooperateitwithoutproper
instructions.Onlytrainedandauthorizedpersons
shouldoperatethismachine.
•Alwaysbeawareofwherebystandersare.
•Keepallshields,safetydevicesanddecals
inplace.Ifashield,safetydeviceordecalis
malfunctioning,illegible,ordamaged,repairor
replaceitbeforeoperatingthemachine.
•Avoiddrivingwhenitisdark,especiallyin
unfamiliarareas.Ifyoumustdrivewhenitisdark,
besuretodrivecautiously,usetheheadlights.
•Beforeoperatingthemachine,alwayscheckall
partsofthemachineandanyattachments.If
somethingiswrong,stopusingthemachine.
Makesurethattheproblemiscorrectedbeforethe
machineorattachmentisoperatedagain.
•Operatethemachineonlyoutdoorsorina
well-ventilatedarea.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Donotsmokenearthemachine.
•Useonlyanapprovednonmetal,portablefuel
container.
•Staticelectricdischargecanignitefuelvaporsin
afuelcontainerthatisnotgrounded.Neverll
containersinsideamachineoronatruckortrailer
bedwithaplasticliner.Removethefuelcontainer
fromthebedofthemachineandplaceitonthe
groundandawayfromthemachinebeforelling.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththecontainerwhile
llingthefuelcontainer.Removeequipmentfrom
thebedofthemachinebeforefuelingit.Donot
useanozzle-lock-opendevice.
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•Neverremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then
refuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainer
ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing
immediately.
•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
Operation
•Theoperatorandpassengershouldremainseated
wheneverthemachineisinmotion.Theoperator
shouldkeepbothhandsonthesteeringwheel,
wheneverpossible,andthepassengershould
usethehandholdsprovided.Keeparmsandlegs
withinthemachinebodyatalltimes.
•Driveslowerandturnlesssharplywhenyouare
carryingapassenger.Rememberyourpassenger
maynotbeexpectingyoutobrakeorturnand
maynotbeready.Nevercarrypassengersinthe
boxoronattachments.
•Neveroverloadyourmachine.Thenameplate
(locatedunderthemiddleofthedash)shows
theloadlimitsforthemachine.Neveroverll
attachmentsorexceedthevehiclemaximumgross
vehicleweight(GVW).
•Failuretooperatemachinesafelymayresultin
anaccident,tipoverofthemachine,andserious
injuryordeath.Drivecarefully.Topreventtipping
orlossofcontrol,takethefollowingprecautions:
–Useextremecaution,reducespeed,and
maintainasafedistancearoundsandtraps,
ditches,creeks,ramps,anyunfamiliarareas,
orotherhazards.
–Watchforholesorotherhiddenhazards.
–Usecautionwhenoperatingthemachine
onaslope.Normally,travelstraightupand
downslopes.Reducespeedwhenmaking
sharpturnsorwhenturningonhillsides.Avoid
turningonhillsideswheneverpossible.
–Useextracautionwhenoperatingthemachine
onwetsurfaces,athigherspeeds,orwitha
fullload.Stoppingtimewillincreasewithafull
load.
–Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.Donotgo
fromreversetoforwardorforwardtoreverse
withoutrstcomingtoacompletestop.
–Donotattemptsharpturnsorabrupt
maneuversorotherunsafedrivingactionsthat
maycausealossofcontrolofthemachine.
–Whendumping,donotletanyonestandbehind
machineanddonotdumptheloadonanyone’s
feet.Releasethetailgatelatchesfromtheside
ofbox,notfrombehind.
–Keepallbystandersaway.Beforebacking
up,looktotherearandensurethatnooneis
behindthemachine.Backupslowly.
–Watchoutfortrafcwhennearorcrossing
roads.Alwaysyieldtherightofwayto
pedestriansandothermachines.Always
signalyourturnsorstopearlyenoughsoother
personsknowwhatyouplantodo.Obeyall
trafcrulesandregulations.
–Neveroperatethemachineinornearanarea
wherethereisdustorfumesintheairwhich
areexplosive.Theelectricalandexhaust
systemsofthemachinecanproducesparks
capableofignitingexplosivematerials.
–Alwayswatchoutforandavoidlowoverhangs
suchastreelimbs,doorjambs,overhead
walkways,etc.Makesurethereisenough
roomoverheadtoeasilyclearthemachine
andyourhead.
–Ifyouareeverunsureaboutthesafeoperation
ofthemachine,stopyourworkandaskyour
supervisor.
•Beforegettingofftheseat:
–Stopthemachine.
–Lowerthebed.
–Shuttheengineoffandwaitforallmovement
tostop.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Removethekeyfromthekeyswitch.
•Donottouchtheengine,transmission,radiator,
muferormufermanifoldwhiletheengineis
runningorsoonafterithasstoppedbecausethese
areasmaybehotenoughtocauseburns.
•Ifthemachineevervibratesabnormally,stopthe
machineimmediately,shutoffthemachine,wait
forallmotiontostopandinspectfordamage.
Repairalldamagebeforeresumingoperation.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseeninthearea,donotoperatethe
machine;seekshelter.
Braking
•Slowdownthemachinebeforeyouapproachan
obstacle.Thisgivesyouextratimetostoporturn
away.Hittinganobstaclecaninjureyouandyour
passenger.Inaddition,itcandamagethemachine
anditscontents.
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•GrossVehicleWeight(GVW)hasamajorimpact
onyourabilitytostopand/orturn.Heavyloads
andattachmentsmakethemachinehardertostop
orturn.Theheaviertheload,thelongerittakes
tostop.
•Decreasethespeedofthemachineifthe
cargoboxhasbeenremovedandthereisno
attachmentinstalledonthemachine.Thebraking
characteristicschangeandfaststopsmaycause
therearwheelstolockup,whichwillaffectthe
controlofthemachine.
•Turfandpavementaremuchmoreslipperywhen
theyarewet.Itcantake2to4timeslongertostop
themachineonwetsurfacesasondrysurfaces.If
youdrivethroughdeep-standingwaterandgetthe
brakeswet,theywillnotworkwelluntiltheyare
dry.Afterdrivingthroughwater,youshouldtest
thebrakestomakesurethattheyworkproperly.If
theydonot,driveslowlyonalevelgroundwhile
puttinglightpressureonthebrakepedal.Thiswill
dryoutthebrakes.
OperatingonHills
WARNING
Operatingthemachineonahillmaycause
tippingorrollingofthemachine,ortheengine
maystallandyoucouldloseheadwayonthe
hill.Thiscouldresultinpersonalinjury.
•Donotoperatethemachineonexcessively
steepslopes.
•Donotacceleratequicklyorslam
thebrakeswhenbackingdownahill,
especiallywithaload.
•Iftheenginestallsoryouloseheadwayon
ahill,slowlybackstraightdownthehill.
Neverattempttoturnthemachinearound.
•Operatethemachineslowlyonahilland
usecaution.
•Avoidturningonahill.
•Reduceyourloadandthespeedofthe
machine.
•Avoidstoppingonhills,especiallywitha
load.
Taketheseprecautionswhenoperatingthemachine
onahill:
•Slowthemachinedownbeforestartingupordown
ahill.
•Iftheenginestallsoryoubegintolosemomentum
whileclimbingahill,graduallyapplythebrakes
andslowlybackthemachinestraightdownthehill.
•Turningwhiletravelingupordownhillscanbe
dangerous.Ifyouhavetoturnwhileonahill,doit
slowlyandcautiously.Nevermakesharporfast
turns.
•Heavyloadsaffectstability.Reducetheweightof
theloadandyourgroundspeedwhenoperating
onhillsoriftheloadhasahighcenterofgravity.
Securetheloadtothecargoboxofthemachine
topreventtheloadfromshifting.Takeextracare
whenhaulingloadsthatshifteasily(liquid,rock,
sand,etc.).
•Avoidstoppingonhills,especiallywithaload.
Stoppingwhilegoingdownahillwilltakelonger
thanstoppingonlevelground.Ifyoumuststop
themachine,avoidsuddenspeedchanges,which
mayinitiatetippingorrollingofthemachine.Do
notslamonthebrakeswhenrollingbackward,as
thismaycausethemachinetooverturn.
•Westronglyrecommendinstallingtheoptional
ROPSkitbeforeridingonhillyterrain.
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OperatingonRoughTerrain
Reducethegroundspeedofthemachineandload
carriedinthemachinewhenoperatingonrough
terrain,unevenground,andnearcurbs,holes,and
othersuddenchangesinterrain.Loadsmayshift,
causingthemachinetobecomeunstable.
WARNING
Suddenchangesinterrainmaycauseabrupt
steeringwheelmovement,possiblyresulting
inhandandarminjuries.
•Reduceyourspeedwhenoperatingon
roughterrainandnearcurbs.
•Gripthesteeringwheellooselyaroundthe
perimeterkeepingthumbsupandoutof
thewayofthesteeringwheelspokes.
LoadingandDumping
•Donotexceedtheratedweightcapacityofthe
machinewhenoperatingitwithaloadinthe
cargobox,whentowingatrailer,orboth;referto
Specications(page17).
•Usecautionwhenoperatingthemachineona
hillsideoronroughterrain,particularlywithaload
inthecargoboxorwhentowingatrailerorboth.
•Beawarethatthestabilityandcontrolofthe
machinearereducedwhentheloadinthecargo
boxispoorlydistributed.
•Carryingoversizedloadsinthecargoboxchanges
thestabilityofthemachine.
•Thesteering,braking,andstabilityofthemachine
areaffectedwhencarryingaloadwheretheweight
ofthematerialcannotbeboundtothemachine,
suchastheliquidinalargetank.
WARNING
Theweightoftheboxmaybeheavy.Hands
orotherbodypartscouldbecrushed.
–Keepyourhandsandotherbodyparts
clearwhenloweringthebox.
–Donotdumpmaterialsonbystanders.
•Neverdumpaloadedcargoboxwhilethemachine
issidewaysonahill.Thechangeinweight
distributionmaycausethemachinetooverturn.
•Whenoperatingwithaheavyloadinthecargo
box,reduceyourspeedandallowforsufcient
brakingdistance.Donotsuddenlyapplythe
brakes.Useextracautiononslopes.
•Beawarethatheavyloadsincreaseyourstopping
distanceandreduceyourabilitytoturnquickly
withouttippingover.
•Therearcargospaceisintendedforloadcarrying
purposesonly,notforpassengers.
•Neveroverloadyourmachine.Thenameplate
(locatedunderthemiddleofthedash)shows
theloadlimitsforthemachine.Neveroverll
attachmentsorexceedthemachinemaximum
grossvehicleweight(GVW).
Maintenance
•Beforeservicingormakingadjustmentstothe
machine,shutofftheengine,engagetheparking
brake,andremovethekeyfromthekeyswitchto
preventaccidentalstartingoftheengine.
•Neverworkunderaraisedbedwithoutplacingthe
bedsafetysupportonthefullyextendedcylinder
rod.
•Makesurethatallhydraulic-lineconnectorsare
tightandthatallhydraulichosesandlinesarein
goodconditionbeforeapplyingpressuretothe
system.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkon
thehydraulicsystem,relieveallpressureinthe
systembyshuttingofftheengine,cyclingthe
dumpvalvefromraisetolower,and/orlowering
boxandattachments.Placetheremotehydraulics
leverintheoatposition.Iftheboxmustbein
raisedposition,secureitwiththesafetysupport.
•Tomakesurethattheentiremachineisingood
condition,keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewsproperly
tightened.
•Toreducethepotentialrehazard,keepthe
engineareafreeofexcessivegrease,grass,
leaves,andaccumulationofdirt.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma
maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,
clothing,andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthe
engineandanymovingparts.Keepeveryone
away.
•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychangingthe
governorsettings.Themaximumenginespeedis
3,650rpm.Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,have
anAuthorizedT oroDistributorcheckthemaximum
enginespeedwithatachometer.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorassistanceis
required,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•Tobesureofoptimumperformanceandsafety,
alwayspurchasegenuineTororeplacement
partsandaccessories.Replacementpartsand
accessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscould
bedangerous.Alteringthismachineinany
mannermayaffecttheoperationofthemachine,
performance,durabilityoritsusemayresultin
injuryordeath.Suchusecouldvoidtheproduct
warrantyofTheT oro®Company.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
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.
decal119-9727
119-9727
1.Horn7.Powerpoint
2.Hourmeter8.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
3.Headlights9.Collisionhazard—donotoperatethemachineonpublic
streets,roads,orhighways.
4.Engine—shutoff10.Fallinghazard—donotcarrypassengersinthecargobed.
5.Engine—on11.Fallinghazard—donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
6.Engine—start
decal120-0627
120-0627
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
decal115-7739
115-7739
1.Falling,crushinghazard,bystanders—noriderson
machine.
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decal99-7345
99-7345
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Hotsurface/burnhazard—stayasafedistanceawayfrom
thehotsurface.
3.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsinplace.
4.Crushinghazard,cargobox—usetheproprodtosupport
thecargobed.
decal99-7952
99-7952
1.Choke3.Neutral
2.Reverse4.Forward
decal136-1164
136-1164
1.Donotexceedatowing
weightof45kg(100lb).
2.Donotexceedatransport
loadof363kg(800lb).
decal106-6755
106-6755
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
decal120-4837
120-4837
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualforinformationon
fuses.
5.Machinefuse(15A)
2.Alarm/powerpoint(10A)6.Lift(15A)
3.Engine(10A)7.Rearlift(15A)
4.Headlights(10A)8.Horn(30A)
decal115-2412
115-2412
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;nostorage.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Steeringwheel1
Cover1
1Washer(1/2inch)1
Installthesteeringwheel(Model
07236TConly).
2Nopartsrequired–Connectthebattery(Model07236TC
only).
3Nopartsrequired–Checktheuidlevelsandtireair
pressure.
Operator'sManual1
Engineowner’smanual1
PartsCatalog1
Safetytrainingmaterial1
Registrationcard1
PredeliveryInspectionForm1
CerticateofQuality1
4
Key2
ReadtheOperator'sManualandview
thetrainingmaterialbeforeoperating
themachine.
5Nopartsrequired–Burnish(break-in)thebrakes.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
InstallingtheSteering
Wheel(Model07236TC
Only)
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).
g033840
Figure3
1.Cover4.Steeringwheel
2.Locknut(1/2inch)5.Steeringshaft
3.Washer(1/2inch)
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2
ConnectingtheBattery
(Model07236TCOnly)
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
Incorrectbattery-cableroutingcoulddamage
themachineandcables,causingsparks.
Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablerst.
1.Squeezethebatterycovertoreleasethetabs
fromthebatterybase(Figure4).
g033851
Figure4
1.Batterycover
2.Removethebatterycoverfromthebatterybase
(Figure4).
3.Installthepositive-batterycable(red)ontothe
positive(+)terminalofthebatteryandsecure
thecablewiththeboltsandnuts(Figure5).
g033852
Figure5
1.Insulatorboot
(positive-batterycable)
3.Negative-batterycable
2.Negative-batterypost
4.Slidetheinsulatorbootoverthepositive
terminal.
Note:Theinsulatorbootisusedtopreventa
possibleshort-to-groundfromoccurring.
5.Installthenegative-batterycable(black)ontothe
negative(–)terminalofthebatteryandsecure
thecablewithboltsandnuts.
6.Alignthebatterycovertothebatterybase
(Figure4).
7.Squeezethebatterycover,alignthetabsto
thebatterybase,andreleasethebatterycover
(Figure4).
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CheckingtheFluidLevels
andTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Checktheengine-oillevelbeforeandafteryou
operatetheengineforthersttime;referto
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page21).
2.Checkthebrake-uidlevelbeforeyouoperate
theengineforthersttime;refertoChecking
theBrake-FluidLevel(page20).
3.Checkthetransaxle-uidlevelbeforeyou
operatetheengineforthersttime;referto
CheckingtheTransaxle-FluidLevel(page43).
4.Checktheairpressureinthetires;referto
CheckingtheTirePressure(page22).
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4
ReadingtheManualand
ViewingtheSafetyTraining
Material
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Operator'sManual
1Engineowner’smanual
1PartsCatalog
1Safetytrainingmaterial
1Registrationcard
1PredeliveryInspectionForm
1CerticateofQuality
2Key
Procedure
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandengineowner's
manual.
•Viewthesafetytrainingmaterial.
•Fillouttheregistrationcard.
•CompletethePredeliveryInspectionForm.
•ReviewtheCerticateofQuality.
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BurnishingtheBrakes
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Toensureoptimumperformanceofthebrakesystem,
burnish(break-in)thebrakesbeforeuse.
1.Bringthemachineuptofullspeed,applythe
brakestorapidlystopthemachinewithout
lockingupthetires.
2.Repeatthisprocedure10times,waiting1minute
betweenstops,toavoidoverheatingthebrakes.
Important:Thisprocedureismosteffective
ifthemachineisloadedwith227kg(500lb).
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ProductOverview
g033215
Figure6
1.Hoodlatch3.Cargobox5.Gear-shiftselector7.Cargo-boxlever
2.Parking-brakehandle4.Towingtongue6.Fuelcap
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Controls
g027586
Figure7
1.Steeringwheel5.Acceleratorpedal
2.Cupholder6.Parking-brakehandle
(centerconsole)
3.Passengerhandhold7.Operator'sManualstorage
tube
4.Brakepedal
AcceleratorPedal
Usetheacceleratorpedal(Figure7)tovaryground
speedofthemachine.Pressingdowntheaccelerator
pedalstartstheengine.Pressingthepedalfarther
increasesgroundspeed.Releasingthepedalslows
themachine,andtheengineshutsoff.
Note:Themaximumforwardspeedis26km/h
(16mph).
BrakePedal
Usethebrakepedaltostoporslowthemachine
(Figure7).
CAUTION
Operatingamachinewithwornorincorrectly
adjustedbrakescanmayresultinpersonal
injury.
Ifbrakepedaltravelstowithin25mm(1inch)
ofthemachineoorboard,adjustorrepair
thebrakes.
Parking-BrakeLever
Theparking-brakeleverislocatedbetweentheseats
(Figure6andFigure7).Wheneveryoushutoffthe
engine,engagetheparkingbraketopreventthe
machinefromaccidentallymoving.Toengagethe
parkingbrake,pulluptheparking-brakelever.T o
disengagetheparkingbrake,pushtheleverdown.If
youparkthemachineonasteepgrade,engagethe
parkingbrake.
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Gear-ShiftSelector
Thegear-shiftselectorislocatedbetweentheseats
andbelowtheparking-brakelever.Thegear-shift
selectorhas3positions:FORWARD,REVERSE,and
NEUTRAL(Figure6).
Note:Theenginestartsandrunsinanyofthe3
positions.
Important:Alwaysstopthemachinebefore
changinggears.
HornButton
Model07236TCOnly
Thehornbuttonislocatedatthelower,leftcornerof
thedashpanel(Figure8).Pressthehornbuttonto
soundthehorn.
g027587
Figure8
1.Hornbutton(Model
07236TC)
6.Engine
coolant-temperaturelight
2.Hourmeter7.Glow-plug-indicatorlight
3.Lightswitch8.Keyswitch
4.Batterylight9.Powerpoint
5.Engineoil-pressurelight
LightSwitch
Thelightswitchislocatedtotheleftofthesteering
column(Figure8).Usethelightswitchtoilluminate
theheadlights.Pushupthelightswitchturnonthe
headlightsorpushdowntheswitchtoturnoffthe
lights.
HourMeter
Thehourmeterislocatedtotheleftofthelightswitch
(Figure8).Usethehourmetertondoutthetotal
numberofhourstheenginehasrun.Thehourmeter
startstofunctionwheneveryouturnthekeyswitchto
theONpositionoriftheengineisrunning.
BatteryLight
Thebatterylightislocatedtotherightofthesteering
columnandabovetheoillight(Figure8).Thebattery
lightturnsonforseveralsecondswhenyourststart
theengine,andthenturnsoffoncetheengineis
running.Ifthelightremainsonwhiletheengineis
running,thealternator,battery,orelectricalsystem
isdamaged.
EngineOil-PressureLight
Theengineoil-pressurelightislocatedtotherightof
thesteeringcolumn(Figure8).Theoillightwarns
theoperatoriftheengine-oilpressuredropsbelowa
safeleveltooperatetheengine.Ifthelightcomes
onandremainslit,shutofftheengineandcheckthe
engine-oillevel.Addoiltotheengineifnecessary;
refertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page21).
Note:Theoillightmayicker;thisisnormalandno
actionneedstobetaken.
EngineCoolant-TemperatureLight
Theenginecoolant-temperaturelightislocatedto
therightofthebatteryandtheengineoil-pressure
lights,andabovetheglow-plug-indicatorlight(Figure
8).Theenginecoolant-temperaturelightwarnsthe
operatorthatthecoolanttemperatureoftheengineis
toohottocontinueoperatingtheengine(theengine
isoverheating).Shutofftheengineandallowthe
machinetocooldown.Checkthecoolantleveland
thebeltstothefanandwaterpump.Fillthecoolant
reservoirwithcoolantasneededandreplaceany
worn,damaged,orslippingbelts.
Important:Iftheengineoverheatingproblem
persists,contactyourAuthorizedToroDealerfor
diagnosticsandrepair.
Glow-Plug-IndicatorLight
Theglow-plug-indicatorlightislocatedtotherightof
thebatteryandtheengineoil-pressurelights,and
belowtheenginecoolant-temperaturelight(Figure
8).Theglow-plug-indicatorlightilluminatesredwhen
yourotatethekeyswitchtotheONpositionandthe
engineiscold.Thelightindicatesthattheglowplugs
areoperating.
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch(Figure8),isusedtorunandshut
offtheengine,andhas3positions:OFF,ON,and
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START.RotatethekeyclockwisetotheONpositionto
activatetheglowplugs.Whentheglow-plug-indicator
lightturnsoff,rotatethekeyclockwisetotheSTART
position.Whentheenginestarts,turnthekey
counterclockwisetotheRUNposition.
Toshutofftheengine,rotatethekeycounterclockwise
totheOFFposition.
PowerPoint
Thepowerpointislocatedtotherightofthekey
switch(Figure8).Usethepowerpointtopower12V
optionalelectricalaccessories.
FuelGauge
Thefuelgauge(Figure9)islocatedonthefueltank
nexttothellercap,attheleftsideofthemachine.
Thegaugedisplaystheamountoffuelinthetank.
g008398
Figure9
1.Empty4.Fuelgauge
2.Full5.Fuel-tankcap
3.Needle
PassengerHandholds
Thepassengerhandholdsarelocatedontheright
sideofthedashpanelandattheoutsideofeachseat
(Figure10).
g009193
Figure10
1.Handhold—hiprestraint2.Passengerhandhold
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
BaseweightDry590kg(1,300lb)
Ratedcapacity(onlevelground)749kg(1,650lb)total,including90.7kg(200lb)operatorand90.7kg(200lb)passenger,load,
trailertongueweight,grosstrailerweight,accessories,andattachments
Maximumgrossvehicleweight
(GVW)(onlevelground)
1341kg(2,950lb)total,includingalloftheweightslistedabove
Maximumcargocapacity(onlevel
ground)
567kg(1,250lb)total,includingtrailertongueweightandgrosstrailerweight
Towcapacity:
StandardhitchTongueweight45kg(100lb)Maximumtrailerweight363kg(800lb)
Heavy-dutyhitchTongueweight45kg(100lb)Maximumtrailerweight544kg(1,200lb)
Overallwidth150cm(59inches)
Overalllength299cm(117.75inches)
Groundclearance25.4cm(10inches)atthefrontwithnoloadoroperator,18cm(7inches)attherearwith
noloadoroperator
Wheelbase205.7cm(81inches)
Wheeltread(centerlinetocenter
line)
124.5cm(49inches)inthefront,120cm(47-1/4inches)intherear
Cargoboxlength116.8cm(46inches)inside,132.7cm(52-1/4inches)outside
Cargoboxwidth124.5cm(49inches)inside,150cm(59inches)atoutsideofthemoldedfenders
Cargoboxheight25.4cm(10inches)inside
Maximumspeed26km/h(16mph)
Enginespeed(non-adjustable)Lowidle—1,200to1,300rpm,Highidle—3,420to3,520rpm
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachinetoenhance
andexpanditscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgotowww.Toro.comfora
listofallapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsin
thesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould
helpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.
DANGER
Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescan
causeslidingandlossofcontrol.
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause
rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,
death,ordrowning.
Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityof
rollover:
•Donotoperateneardropoffsornearwater.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.
•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeed
changes.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsthatcan
causehearinglossthroughextendedperiods
ofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
g009027
Figure11
1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.
OperatingtheCargoBox
RaisingtheCargoBox
WARNING
Araisedboxcouldfallandinjurepersonsthat
areworkingbeneathit.
•Alwaysusetheproprodtoholdtheboxup
beforeworkingunderthebox.
•Removeanyloadmaterialfromthebox
beforeraisingit.
WARNING
Drivingthemachinewiththecargoboxraised
maycausethemachinetotiporrolleasier.
Theboxstructuremaybecomedamagedif
youoperatethemachinewiththeboxraised.
•Operatethemachinewhenthecargobox
isdown.
•Afteremptyingthecargobox,lowerit.
CAUTION
Ifaloadisconcentratednearthebackofthe
cargoboxwhenyoureleasethelatches,the
boxmayunexpectedlytipopen,injuringyou
orbystanders.
•Centerloadsinthecargoboxifpossible.
•Holdthecargoboxdownandensurethat
nooneisleaningovertheboxorstanding
behinditwhenreleasingthelatches.
•Removeallcargofromtheboxbefore
liftingtheboxuptoservicethemachine.
1.Lifttheleveroneithersideoftheboxandliftthe
boxup(Figure12).
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g014860
Figure12
1.Lever3.Detentslot
2.Proprod
2.Pulltheproprodintothedetentslot,securing
thebox(Figure13).
g029622
Figure13
1.Detentslot2.Proprod
LoweringtheCargoBox
WARNING
Theweightoftheboxmaybeheavy.Hands
orotherbodypartscouldbecrushed.
Keepyourhandsandotherbodypartsclear
whenloweringthebox.
1.Raisethecargoboxslightlybyliftinguponthe
latchlever(Figure12).
2.Pulltheproprodoutofthedetentslot(Figure
13).
3.Lowertheboxuntilitlatchessecurelyintoplace
(Figure13).
OpeningtheTailgate
1.Ensurethatthecargoboxisdownandlatched.
2.Liftupthengerpullsatthebackpanelofthe
tailgate(Figure14).
g024490
Figure14
1.Tailgateange(cargobox)3.Liftup(ngerpull)
2.Lockange(tailgate)4.Rotaterearwardanddown
3.Alignthelockangesofthetailgatewiththe
openingsbetweenthetailgateangesofthe
cargobox(Figure14).
4.Rotatethetailgaterearwardanddown(Figure
14).
ClosingtheTailgate
Ifyouunloadedloosematerialsuchassand,
landscapingrock,orwoodchipsfromthecargoboxof
themachine,someofthematerialthatyouunloaded
mayhavelodgedinthehingeareaofthetailgate.
Performthefollowingbeforeclosingthetailgate.
1.Useyourhandstoremoveasmuchofthe
materialfromthehingeareaaspossible.
2.Rotatethetailgatetoapproximatelythe45°
position(Figure15).
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g024491
Figure15
1.Rotatethetailgateto
approximatelythe45°
position.
3.Hingearea
2.Rotatethetailgateback
andforthseveraltimes.
3.Useashort,shakingmotiontorotatethetailgate
backandforthseveraltimes(Figure15).
Note:Thisactionhelpsmovematerialaway
fromthehingearea.
4.Lowerthetailgateandcheckformaterial
remaininginthehingearea.
5.Repeatsteps1through4untilthematerialis
removedfromthehingearea.
6.Rotatethetailgateupandforwarduntilthelock
angesofthetailgateareushwiththetailgate
pocketinthecargobox(Figure14).
Note:Raiseorlowerthetailgateinorderto
alignthelockangesofthetailgatewiththe
verticalopeningsbetweenthetailgateanges
ofthecargobox.
7.Lowerthetailgateuntilitisseatedinthebackof
thecargobox(Figure14).
Note:Thelockangesofthetailgatearefully
securedbythetailgateangesofthecargobox.
PerformingPre-Starting
Checks
ServiceInterval:BeforeeachuseordailyCheckthe
followingitemseachtimeyoubegin
usingthemachinefortheday:
•Checkbrake-uidlevels,andaddthespecied
brakeuidsasneeded;refertoCheckingthe
Brake-FluidLevel(page20).
•Checkengineoil,andaddthespeciedoilas
needed;refertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
(page21).
•Checktheairpressureinthetires;referto
CheckingtheTirePressure(page22).
•Checkthebrakepedaloperation.
•Checktoseethatthelightsareworking.
•Turnthesteeringwheeltotheleftandrightto
checksteeringresponse.
•Checkforoilleaks,looseparts,andanyother
noticeablemalfunctions.
Note:Shutofftheengineandallowallmoving
partstostopbeforecheckingforoilleaks,loose
parts,andotherwearanddamage.
Ifanyoftheaboveitemsarenotcorrect,notifyyour
mechanicorcheckwithyoursupervisorbeforetaking
themachineoutfortheday.Yoursupervisormay
wantyoutocheckotheritemsonadailybasis,soask
himorheraboutadditionaloperator’sresponsibilities.
CheckingtheBrake-Fluid
Level
ServiceInterval:BeforeeachuseordailyCheckthe
brake-uidlevelbeforethemotoris
rstused.
BrakeFluidType:DOT3
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,engagetheparkingbrake,andremove
thekeyfromthekeyswitch.
2.Raisethehoodtogainaccesstothe
master-brakecylinderandreservoir(Figure16).
g033037
Figure16
1.Fillerneck(reservoir)3.DOT3brakeuid
2.Reservoircap
3.Lookattheoutlineoftheuidlevelatthesideof
thereservoir(Figure17).
Note:ThelevelshouldbeabovetheMinimum
line.
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