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This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. Important The engine in this product is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on any forest- covered, brush- covered, or grass- covered land as defined in CPRC 4126. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws. Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
Introduction Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly. The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe products, you are responsible for operating the product properly and safely.
Safety Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death.
• • • • • • Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate the machine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes or sneakers. Do not wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry which could get caught in moving parts and cause personal injury. While Operating • WARNING Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants and a helmet is advisable and required by some local safety and insurance regulations. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
– Avoid sudden stops and starts. Do not go from reverse to forward or forward to reverse without first coming to a complete stop. – Slow down before turning. Do not attempt sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving actions that may cause a loss of vehicle control. – Braking When dumping, do not let anyone stand behind the vehicle and do not dump the load on anyone’s feet. Release the tailgate latches from the side of the box, not from behind.
this may cause the vehicle to overturn. Operating on Hills WARNING Operating the vehicle on a hill may cause tipping or rolling of the vehicle, or the engine may stall and you could lose headway on the hill. This could result in personal injury. • Do not exceed slopes greater than 12°. • Do not accelerate quickly or slam on the brakes when backing down a hill, especially with a load. • If the engine stalls or you lose headway on a hill, slowly back straight down the hill.
braking distance. Do not suddenly apply the brakes. Use extra caution on slopes. gravity is high. Items such as bricks, fertilizer, or landscape timbers stack higher in the box. The higher a load is stacked, the more likely the vehicle is to tip over. Distribute the load as low as possible, making sure that the load does not affect rear visibility. • • • Position the weight of the load evenly from side to side.
Toro distributor check the ground speed. • If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is required, contact an authorized Toro distributor. • To be sure of optimum performance and safety, always purchase genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous. Altering this vehicle in any manner that may affect vehicle operation, performance, durability, or its use, may result in injury or death.
Slope Chart Align this edge with a vertical surface (tree, building, fence post, pole, etc. This is a 1 5° Sl ope Th i s i s a 12° Slope This is a 10° S lope This is a 5° S lope Fold along appropriate line Example: Compare slope with folded edge.
Safety and Instruction 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 lost. 2 1 3 2 4 1 3 5 4 104-6855 1. Read the operator’s manual for further instructions. 2. The maximum combined operator and passenger weight should not exceed 400 lb. (181 kg). 3. The maximum cargo weight should not exceed 850 lb. (386 kg). 4. The base weight of the vehicle is 1000 lb. (454 kg). 5.
7 6 5 8 9 1 2 3 10 4 11 99- 7343 1. Warning—read the operator’s manual. 2. Only drive this vehicle off- highway. This vehicle is not made for use on public streets, roads, or highways. 3. Do not carry passengers in the cargo bed. They may fall out of the vehicle. 4. Do not allow children to operate this vehicle. 5. Hour meter 6. Headlights 7. Ignition off 8. Ignition on 9. To start the vehicle, sit in the operator’s seat. Release the parking brake. Turn the ignition on.
1 2 1 2 3 3 99-7954 1. Danger—read the operator’s manual. 2. Do not carry passengers in the cargo bed. They may fall out. 3. Explosive hazard— remove fuel containers from the cargo bed before filling. Specifictions Note: Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Base weight Dry 1000 lbs. (454 kg) Rated capacity (on level ground) 1250 lbs. (567 kg) total, including 200 lb. (90.7 kg) operator and 200 lb. (90.
Before Operating The air pressure range in the rear tires is 8– 15 psi (55– 103 kPa). Checking the Crankcase Oil The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase; however, the level of the oil must be checked before and after the engine is first started. 1. Position the machine on a level surface. 2. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 2) so dirt cannot fall into the hole and damage the engine. The air pressure needed is determined by the payload carried.
2. DANGER Clean the area around the fuel tank cap (Fig. 3). In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. • Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that spills. • Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1 in. (25 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck.
Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Think Safety First 2 Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you or bystanders avoid injury. Controls Figure 4 1. Accelerator pedal 2. Brake pedal 3. Parking brake Accelerator Pedal The accelerator pedal (Fig. 4) gives the operator the ability to vary ground speed of the vehicle. Depressing the pedal starts the engine.
before changing the gear selection and direction. Fuel Gauge Ignition Switch The fuel gauge (Fig. 7) shows the amount of fuel in the tank. The ignition switch (Fig. 6), used to start and stop the engine, has two positions: Off and On. Rotate the key clockwise to the On position to allow operation. When the vehicle is stopped, rotate the key counterclockwise to the Off position. Remove the key from the ignition. 1 Hour Meter The hour meter (Fig.
• Check all fluid levels and add the appropriate amount of specified fluids, if any are found to be low. Stopping the Vehicle To stop the vehicle, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal and slowly depress the brake pedal. • Check the brake pedal operation. • Ensure that the lights are working. Note: Stopping distance may vary depending on the vehicle load and speed. • Turn the steering wheel to the left and right to check steering response.
Figure 11 1. Tailgate latch Figure 10 1. Prop rod New Vehicle Break-In To provide proper performance and long vehicle life, follow these guidelines for the first 100 operating hours: Lowering the Bed 1. Lift up the bed slightly with one hand while pressing down on the prop rod. 2. Lower the bed until the latch engages. 3. To secure the bed tightly to the bed frame, move the latch to the lower section of the cutout (Fig. 9). Tailgate Latches 1.
Loading the Cargo Box The capacity of the cargo box is 13 ft. 3 (. 37 m 3 ). The amount (volume) of material that can be placed in the box without exceeding the vehicle load ratings can vary greatly depending on the density of the material. For example, a level box of wet sand weighs 1500 lb. (680 kg), which exceeds the load rating by 650 lb. (295 kg). But a level box of wood weighs 650 lb. (295 kg), which is under the load rating. Figure 12 1.
Trailer Towing The vehicle is capable of pulling trailers. Two types of tow hitches are available for the vehicle, depending on your application. Contact your Authorized Toro Distributor for details. When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause poor performance or damage to the brakes, axle, engine, transaxle, steering, suspension, body structure, or tires. Always load a trailer with 60% of the cargo weight in the front of the trailer.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After First Use • Check the drive belt tension. • Check the starter belt tension. • Check the engine oil. Every 8 Hours • Check the engine oil. • Check the tire pressure. After First 20 Hours • Change the engine oil. • Check the front wheel toe-in at the proper ride height.
Daily Maintenance Checklist Check brake and parking brake operation. Check gear shift operation. Check fuel level. Check engine oil level. Check transaxle oil level. Inspect air filter. Inspect engine cooling fins. Check unusual engine noises. Check unusual operating noises. Check tire pressure. Check fluid leaks. Check instrument operation. Check accelerator operation. Check ride height and toe-in. Lubricate all grease fittings. 1 Touch up damaged paint.
CAUTION If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidentally start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. WARNING DANGER The bed must be raised to perform some routine maintenance. The vehicle may be unstable when using a jack. It could slip off the jack, injuring anyone beneath it.
2 1 1 1 Figure 15 1. Rear jacking points Figure 16 Checking and Adjusting Neutral 1. Neutral bracket 2. Locknuts When performing routine maintenance and/ or engine diagnostics, the transaxle must be shifted into neutral (Fig. 16). The vehicle has a neutral position on the shift lever, which controls the neutral in the transaxle. The following steps should be taken to make sure that the neutral shift lever operates the transaxle neutral correctly: 1. Set the shift lever into the Neutral position. 2.
Changing the Oil 1. Cleaning the Engine Cooling Areas Start the vehicle and let it run for a few minutes to warm the oil. 2. Park the machine on a level surface, set the parking brake, turn the ignition off, and remove the key. 3. Raise the bed and secure it with the prop rod. 4. Disconnect the spark plug wires and battery cables. 5. Remove the drain plug (Fig. 17) and let the oil flow into a drain pan. When the oil has drained completely, install the drain plug and torque it to 13 ft.-lb. (17.
result. 2. Compressed air method: A. Blow compressed air from the inside to the outside of the dry filter element. Keep the air hose nozzle at least 5 cm from the filter and move the nozzle up and down while rotating the filter element. 3 Important To prevent damage to the filter element, do not exceed 689 kPa air pressure. 2 1 B. Figure 18 1. Air cleaner latches 2. Cover 3. Filter Inspect the filter element for holes and tears by looking through the filter toward a bright light.
Where to Add Grease The grease fitting locations are at the four tie rod ends (Fig. 19) and the two king pins (Fig. 20). The throttle and the two brake pedal pivots (Fig. 21) are not greased at the factory and should only be greased when and if the pedals begin to stick. 1. Wipe the grease fitting clean so foreign matter cannot be forced into the bearing or bushing. Figure 21 2. Pump grease into the bearing or bushing. 3. Wipe off excess grease.
3. Ride height adjustment bolt 2 1 3. Loosen the centering bolts in the front “A” frame (Fig. 23). 4. Remove the ride height adjustment bolt (Fig. 23). 5. Rotate the front “A” frame to the desired position (Fig. 23). The distance from the bottom side of the front hitch to the ground should be 19.7 to 21.6 cm with the tires inflated to 83 kPa. 6. Replace the ride height adjustment bolt and the travel limiting bolt (Fig. 23). 7. Tighten and torque the centering bolts to 325–393 N•m. 8.
1 2 3 1 2 Figure 24 1. Drive belt 2. Primary clutch 3. Secondary clutch Figure 25 1. Generator pivot bolt 2. Adjusting carriage bolt Replacing the Drive Belt 1. Rotate and route the belt over the secondary clutch (Fig. 24). 2. Remove the belt from the primary clutch (Fig. 24). 3. To replace the belt, reverse the procedure. Adjusting the Starter Generator Belt Park the machine on a level surface, set the parking brake, turn the ignition off, and remove the key. 2.
or yearly, whichever occurs first. Center-to-Center Distance (rear of tires) Forward 1. Raise the bed and support it with the prop rod. 2. Place a clean container under the fuel filter. 3. Remove the clamps securing the fuel filter to the fuel lines. Center-to-Center Distance (front of 1 Figure 26 Figure 28 1. Fuel filter 4. Figure 27 1. Jam nut 2. Tie rod Install the replacement fuel filter to the fuel lines with the clamps previously removed.
3. Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling center. Check the condition of the side electrode, center electrode, and center electrode insulator to ensure that there is no damage. Important A cracked, fouled, dirty, or malfunctioning spark plug must be replaced. Do not sand-blast, scrape, or clean electrodes by using a wire brush because grit may eventually release from the plug and fall into the cylinder. The result is usually a damaged engine. 4. 5.
place. 2 6. Attach the headlight to the wire harness using the previously removed screws. 7. Align the notch on the outside of the seal with the notch in the hood. Push the headlight and seal into the hood until it is firmly in place. 3 Figure 32 Note: Applying soapy water to the outside of the seal may aid in sliding the seal into the hood. 1. Ignition system 2. Lights 3. Power point Servicing the Battery Replacing the Headlights WARNING Specification: GE Headlight #H7610 1.
Important Always keep the battery strap in WARNING place to protect and secure the battery. Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the vehicle and cables, causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. • Checking the Electrolyte Level Check the electrolyte level every 50 operating hours or, if the machine is in storage, every 30 days. Always disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable.
Charging the Battery Washing the Vehicle Important Always keep the battery fully charged The vehicle should be washed as needed. Use water alone or with a mild detergent. A rag may be used, however the hood will loose some of its luster. (1.260 specific gravity). This is especially important to prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 0° C. Important Pressurized water is not recommended 1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing the Battery. 2.
