Toro 22323G, 22342 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3420-641RevA

TX525CompactToolCarrier

ModelNo.22323—SerialNo.401800000andUp
ModelNo.22323G—SerialNo.401800000andUp
ModelNo.22324—SerialNo.401800000andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3420-641*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemical

orchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

DANGER

Theremaybeburiedutilitylinesinthework
area.Diggingintothemmaycauseashock
oranexplosion.

Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedfor
buriedlinesanddonotdiginmarkedareas.
Contactyourlocalmarkingserviceorutility
companytohavethepropertymarked(for
example,intheUS,call811orinAustralia,
call1100forthenationwidemarkingservice).

Introduction

Thismachineisacompacttoolcarrierintendedfor
useinvariousearthandmaterialsmovingactivitiesfor
landscapingandconstructionwork.Itisdesignedto
operateawidevarietyofattachmentseachofwhich
performaspecializedfunction.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.

Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause

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seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

Safety.......................................................................4

GeneralSafety...................................................4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5

ProductOverview.....................................................9

Controls.............................................................9

Specications..................................................13

Attachments/Accessories.................................13

BeforeOperation.................................................13

BeforeOperationSafety...................................13

AddingFuel......................................................14

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................14

DuringOperation.................................................15

DuringOperationSafety...................................15

StartingtheEngine...........................................16

DrivingtheMachine..........................................16

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................16

UsingAttachments...........................................17

AfterOperation....................................................18

AfterOperationSafety......................................18

MovingaNon-FunctioningMachine..................18

TransportingtheMachine.................................19

LiftingtheMachine...........................................20

Maintenance...........................................................21

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........21

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................22

MaintenanceSafety..........................................22

UsingtheCylinderLock....................................22

AccessingInternalComponents.......................23

Lubrication..........................................................25

GreasingtheMachine.......................................25

EngineMaintenance...........................................25

EngineSafety...................................................25

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................25

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................26

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................28

CheckingtheFuelLinesand

Connections..................................................28

DrainingtheFuelFilter/WaterSeparator...........28

ReplacingtheFuelFilterCanisterand

In-LineFilter..................................................29

BleedingtheFuelSystem.................................29

DrainingtheFuelT ank(s)..................................30

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................30

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................30

ServicingtheBattery.........................................31

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ServicingtheFuses..........................................33

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................34

ServicingtheTracks.........................................34

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................37

CoolingSystemSafety.....................................37

ServicingtheCoolingSystem...........................37

BrakeMaintenance.............................................39

TestingtheParkingBrake.................................39

BeltMaintenance................................................39

CheckingtheConditionoftheHydraulic

PumpBelt.....................................................39

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................40

AdjustingtheControls.......................................40

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................42

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................42

HydraulicFluidSpecications...........................42

CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel...................42

ReplacingtheHydraulicFilter...........................43

ChangingtheHydraulicFluid............................44

Cleaning..............................................................45

RemovingDebris..............................................45

CleaningtheChassis........................................45

Storage...................................................................45

StorageSafety..................................................45

Storage.............................................................45

Troubleshooting......................................................46

Schematics.............................................................50

3

Safety

GeneralSafety

Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious
injuryordeath.Usingthisproductforpurposesother
thanitsintendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyou
andbystanders.

•Donotcarryaloadwiththearmsraised;always

carryloadsclosetotheground.

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoloss-of-control

andtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Operatingthemachineonany
slopeoruneventerrainrequiresextracaution.

•Operatethemachineupanddownslopeswith

theheavyendofthemachineuphillandtheload
closetotheground.Weightdistributionchanges
withattachments.Anemptybucketmakesthe
rearofthemachinetheheavyend,andafull
bucketmakesthefrontofthemachinetheheavy
end.Mostotherattachmentsmakethefrontofthe
machinetheheavyend.

•Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedforburied

linesandotherobjects,anddonotdiginmarked
areas.

•ReadandunderstandthecontentofthisOperator’s

Manualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operatethemachine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthemoving

componentsandattachments.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandpetsasafedistanceaway

fromthemachine.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove

thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging
themachine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthismanual.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

decal93-7814

93-7814

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or
smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.

7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.

8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot
discard

93-6680

decalbatterysymbols

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.

decal93-9084

93-9084

1.Liftpoint/Tie-downpoint

decal93-6680

93-6681

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts.

93-6686

1.Hydraulicuid

2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

decal100-4650

100-4650

1.Crushinghazardofhand—keepbystandersasafedistance

decal93-6681

awayfromthemachine.

2.Crushinghazardoffoot—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthemachine.

decal100-8821

decal93-6686

100-8821

1.Crushinghazardandcuttinghazardofhand—stayasafe
distanceawayfromthefrontofthetractionunitwhenthe
loaderarmsareraised.

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1.Warning—donotcarrypassengers.

decal100-8822

100-8822

decal115-4857

115-4857

106-6755

1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.

2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.

115-4020

1.Turnright3.Reverse

2.Forward

3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.

4.Warning—readthe

Operator'sManual.

4.Turnleft

1.Lowertheloaderarms.

4.Curlthebucket.

2.Dumpthebucket.5.Floatthebucketonthe
ground.

3.Raisetheloaderarms.

decal106-6755

decal115-4858

115-4858

1.Crushinghazardofhandsorfeet—installthecylinderlock.

decal115-4020

decal115-4859

115-4859

115-4855

1.Hotsurface/burnhazard—wearprotectivegloveswhen
handlingthehydrauliccouplersandreadtheOperator's
Manualforinformationonhandlinghydrauliccomponents.

1.Disengaged3.Engaged

2.Parkingbrake

decal115-4855

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decal115-4865

115-4865

115-4861

1.Auxiliaryhydraulics3.Forward

2.Lockedreverse(detent)4.Neutral(off)

115-4862

1.Loader-valve
lock—unlocked

2.Loader-valvelock—locked

1.Enginecoolant

2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.

decal115-4861

decal115-4882

115-4882

1.Warning—stayasafedistanceawayfromthehotsurfaces.

decal115-4862

115-4860

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

2.Warning—settheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,removetheignitionkeyandlowertheloaderarmsbeforeleavingthemachine.

3.Crushinghazard—installthecylinderlockandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.

4.Cuttinghazardofhandsorfeet—waitforallmovingpartstostop;stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsin
place.

5.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—keepbystandersasafedistanceawayfromthemachine.

6.Explosionandelectricshockhazard—donotdiginareaswithburiedgasorelectricallines;contactlocalpowerorganizations
beforedigging.

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decal115-4860

decal117-1807

117-1807

decal117-9905

117-9905

1.Operator'sManuallocation

2.Engine—start7.Engineoilpressure

3.Engine—run8.Battery

6.Fuelgauge—diesel1 1.Fast16.Tippinghazard—movethe

12.Continuousvariablesetting

13.Slow

4.Engine—stop9.Enginetemperature14.Warning—donotoperate

thismachineunlessyou
aretrained.

5.Hourmeter

10.Glowplug

15.Electricshockhazard,
overheadpowerlines—stay
awayfromoverheadpower
lines.

tractionunitwiththeheavy
enduphill;carryloadslow;
neverjerkthecontrols;use
asteady,evenmotion.

17.Tippinghazard—slowthe
tractionunitwhenturning,
donottravelfastwhen
turning,lookbehindand
downwhenreversing.

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ProductOverview

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure4)before
youstarttheengineandoperatethetractionunit.

ControlPanel

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Figure4

Figure3

1.Roadwheels7.Mountplate

2.Track

3.Liftcylinder9.Controlpanel

4.Loaderarms

5.Hood11.Rear-accesscover

6.Auxiliaryhydraulic
couplers

8.Reverse-safetyplate

10.Tie-down/liftloop

12.Sidepanelscreen

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1.Auxiliaryhydraulicslever

2.Keyswitch8.Parking-brakelever

3.Hourmeter9.Tractioncontrol

4.Fuelgauge

5.Indicatorlightsand
glow-plugswitch

6.Throttlelever12.Loader-valvelock

7.Loader-arm/attachment-tilt
lever

10.Referencebar

11.Loader-control-reference
bar

KeySwitch

Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine,
has3positions:OFF,RUN,andST ART.Referto

StartingtheEngine(page16).

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ThrottleLever

Movethecontrolforwardtoincreasetheenginespeed
andrearwardtodecreasespeed.

ReferenceBar

Whendrivingthetractionunit,usethereferencebar
asahandleandaleveragepointforcontrollingthe
tractioncontrolandtheauxiliary-hydraulicslever.T o
ensuresmooth,controlledoperation,donottake
bothhandsoffthereferencebarwhileoperatingthe
machine.

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TractionControl

•Toturnright,rotatethetractioncontrolclockwise

(Figure8).

Figure5

1.Referencebar

2.Tractioncontrol

•Tomoveforward,movethetractioncontrolforward

(Figure6).

Figure6

•Tomoverearward,movethetractioncontrol

rearward(Figure7).

Important:Whenreversing,lookbehindyou

forobstructionsandkeepyourhandsonthe
referencebar.

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Figure8

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•Toturnleft,rotatethetractioncontrol

counterclockwise(Figure9).

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Figure9

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•Tostopthemachine,releasethetractioncontrol

(Figure5).

Note:Thefartheryoumovethetractioncontrolin

anydirection,thefasterthemachinemovesinthat
direction.

Figure7

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LoaderArm/Attachment-TiltLever

•Totilttheattachmentforward,slowlymovethe

levertotheright(Figure10).

•Totilttheattachmentrearward,slowlymovethe

levertotheleft(Figure10).

•Tolowertheloaderarms,slowlymovethelever

forward(Figure10).

•Toraisetheloaderarms,slowlymovethelever

rearward(Figure10).

•Tolowertheloaderarmstoadetent(oat)

position,pushtheleverfullyforward(Figure10).

Note:Thisallowsattachmentssuchastheleveler

andthehydraulicbladetofollowthecontoursof
theground(i.e.,oat)whengrading.

Figure10

1.Detent(oat)position

2.Lowertheloaderarms.5.Tilttheattachment

3.Raisetheloaderarms.

4.Tilttheattachment
rearward.

forward.

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Figure11

1.Loaderarm/attachment-tilt
lever

2.Loader-valvelock

Loader-Control-ReferenceBar

Theloader-control-referencebarhelpsstabilizeyour
handwhileoperatingtheloaderarm/attachment-tilt
lever(Figure3).

HourMeter

Thehourmeterdisplaysthenumberofhoursof
operationthathavebeenloggedonthemachine.

Auxiliary-HydraulicsLever

•Tooperateahydraulicattachmentintheforward

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direction,rotatetheauxiliary-hydraulicslever
rearwardandpullitdowntothereferencebar
(Figure12,number1).

•Tooperateahydraulicattachmentinthereverse

direction,rotatetheauxiliary-hydraulicslever
rearward,thenmoveitleftintotheupperslot
(Figure12,number2).

Bymovingthelevertoanintermediateposition(e.g.,
forwardandleft),youcanmovetheloaderarmsand
tilttheattachmentatthesametime.

Loader-ValveLock

Theloader-valvelocksecurestheloader
arm/attachment-tiltleversothatyoucannotpushit
forward.Thishelpstoensurethatnooneaccidentally
lowerstheloaderarmsduringmaintenance.Secure
theloaderarmswiththelockanytimeyouneedto
shutoffthemachinewiththeloaderarmsraised.

Tosetthelock,liftuponitsothatitclearstheholein
thecontrolpanelandswingittotheleft,infrontof
theloader-armlever,pushingitdownintothelocked
position(Figure11).

Note:IfyoureleasetheleverwhileintheFORWARD

position,theleverautomaticallyreturnstothe
NEUTRALposition(Figure12,number3).Ifitisinthe
REVERSEposition,itremainsthereuntilyoupullitout
oftheslot.

Figure12

1.Forward-owhydraulics

2.Reverse-owhydraulics

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3.Neutral

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Parking-BrakeLever

•Toengagetheparkingbrake,pushthelever

forwardandtotheleftandthenpullitrearward
(Figure13).

Note:Thetractionunitmayrollslightlybeforethe

brakesengageinthedrivesprocket.

•Toreleasethebrake,pushtheleverforwardand

thenright,intothenotch(Figure13).

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Figure14

Figure13

FuelGauge

Thisgaugemeasurestheamountoffuelinthefuel
tank(s).

Engine-OilPressureLight

Iftheengine-oilpressuregetstoolow,thislight
illuminatesandanaudiblealarmsounds.Ifthis
happens,shutofftheengineimmediatelyandcheck
theoillevel.Ifitislow,addoilandlookforpossible
leaks.

1.Engine-oilpressurelight4.Battery-chargeindicator

2.Engine-coolant
temperaturelight

3.Glow-plugswitch

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light

5.Glow-pluglight

Battery-ChargeIndicatorLight

Ifthebatterychargebecomestoolow,thislight
illuminatesandanaudiblealarmsounds.Ifthis
happens,shutofftheengineandchargeorreplace
thebattery.Checkthetensionofthealternatorbelt;
refertoyourengineowner’smanual.

Engine-CoolantTemperatureLight

Iftheenginecoolantgetstoohot,thislightilluminates
andanaudiblealarmsounds.Ifthishappens,shutoff
theengineandallowthetractionunittocool.Check
thecoolantlevelwhentheenginehasfullycooled.

Glow-PlugLight

Thislightilluminateswhiletheglowplugsarecharged
andwarmingtheengine.

Glow-PlugSwitch

Pressandholdthisswitchfor10secondstoactivate
theglowplugsbeforestartingtheengine.

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Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto

changewithoutnotice.

Model22323

Width
Length
Height
Weight
Operatingcapacity(withstandard

bucket)
Tippingcapacity(withstandardbucket)717kg(1,580lb)
Wheelbase
Dumpheight(withnarrowbucket)119cm(47inches)
Reach—fullyraised(withnarrowbucket)55cm(22inches)
Heighttohingepin(narrowbucketin

highestposition)

Model22324

Width

Length
Height
Weight
Operatingcapacity(withstandard

bucket)
Tippingcapacity(withstandardbucket)717kg(1,580lb)
Wheelbase
Dumpheight(withnarrowbucket)119cm(47inches)
Reach—fullyraised(withnarrowbucket)55cm(22inches)

Heighttohingepin(narrowbucketin
highestposition)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.

Important:UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.

Otherattachmentsmaycreateanunsafeoperating
environmentordamagethetractionunit.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.

86cm(34inches)
180cm(71inches)
117cm(46inches)

864kg(1,904lb)

251kg(553lb)

79cm(31inches)

168cm(66inches)

104cm(41inches)

180cm(71inches)
109cm(43inches)

913kg(2,013lb)

251kg(553lb)

79cm(31inches)

168cm(66inches)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageorrequirecertiedtrainingof
theoperator.Theownerisresponsiblefortraining
alloperatorsandmechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetydecals.

•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe

enginequickly.

•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety

switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.

•Locatethepinch-pointareasmarkedonthe

machineandattachments;keepyourhandsand
feetawayfromtheseareas.

•Beforeoperatingthemachinewithanattachment,

ensurethattheattachmentisproperlyinstalled
andthatitisagenuineT oroattachment.Readall
theattachmentmanuals.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories

andattachmentsyouneedtoproperlyandsafely
performthejob.

•Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedforburied

linesandotherobjects,anddonotdiginmarked
areas;notethelocationofunmarkedobjectsand
structures,suchasundergroundstoragetanks,
wells,andsepticsystems.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusetheequipment

andremovealldebris.

•Ensurethattheareaisclearofbystandersbefore

operatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.

FuelSafety

•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuel.Itisammable

anditsvaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank

whiletheengineisrunningorhot.

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•Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.

•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;

avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelswith
low(<500ppm)orultralow(<15ppm)sulfurcontent.
Theminimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchase
fuelinquantitiesthatyoucanusewithin180daysto
ensurefuelfreshness.

Usesummer-gradedieselfuel(No.2-D)at
temperaturesabove-7°C(20°F)andwintergrade
(No.1-DorNo.1-D/2-Dblend)belowthat
temperature.Usingwinter-gradefuelatlower
temperaturesprovideslowerashpointandcoldow
characteristics,whicheasesstartingandreducesfuel
lterplugging.

FillingtheFuelTank(s)

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,engage
theparkingbrake(ifequipped),andlowerthe
loaderarms.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andallow
theenginetocool.

3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit
(Figure15).

Usingsummer-gradefuelabove-7°C(20°F)
contributestowardlongerfuelpumplifeandincreased
powercomparedtowinter-gradefuel.

Important:Donotusekeroseneorgasoline

insteadofdieselfuel.Failuretoobservethis
cautionwilldamagetheengine.

BiodieselReady

Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuel
ofuptoB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).The
petrodieselportionshouldbeloworultralowsulfur.
Observethefollowingprecautions:

•Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmustmeet

specicationASTMD6751orEN14214.

•TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTM

D975orEN590.

•Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodiesel

blends.

•UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblends

incoldweather.

•Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuel

astheymaydegradeovertime.

•Fuellterpluggingmayoccurforatimeafter

convertingtobiodieselblends.

•Contactyourdistributorformoreinformationon

biodiesel.

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Figure15

1.Fuel-tankcap

4.Fillthetanktoabout2.5cm(1inch)belowthe
topofthetank,notthellerneck,withfuel.

Important:Thisspaceinthetankallows

fueltoexpand.Donotllthefueltank
completelyfull.

5.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely,turningituntil
itclicks.

6.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedintheMaintenance

(page21).

Important:Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel

andbleedthefuelsystembeforestartingthe
engineforthersttime;refertoCheckingthe

Hydraulic-FluidLevel(page42)andBleedingthe
FuelSystem(page29).

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DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Donotcarryaloadwiththearmsraised.Always

carryloadsclosetotheground.

•Donotexceedtheratedoperatingcapacity,asthe

machinemaybecomeunstable,whichmayresult
inlossofcontrol.

•UseonlyToro-approvedattachmentsand

accessories.Attachmentscanchangethestability
andtheoperatingcharacteristicsofthemachine.

•Formachineswithaplatform:

–Donotstepofftheplatformwiththeloadraised.
–Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepoff

theplatformandawayfromthedirectionthe
machineismoving.

–Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputting

yourfootontheground.
–Donotplaceyourfeetundertheplatform.
–Donotmovethemachineunlessyouare

standingwithbothfeetontheplatformand

yourhandsareholdingontothehandles.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackingupto

ensurethatthepathisclear.

•Neverjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludinggloves,eye

protection,longpants,substantialslip-resistant
footwear,andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhenyouaretired,ill,

orundertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsand

bystandersawayfromthemachine

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodlight,keeping

awayfromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Ensurethatallthedrivesareinneutralandengage

theparkingbrake(ifequipped)beforestartingthe
engine.Starttheengineonlyfromtheoperator's
position.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Watchfor
trafc.

•Stoptheattachmentwhenyouarenotworking.

•Stopthemachine,turnofftheengine,remove

thekey,andinspectthemachineifyoustrike
anobject.Makeanynecessaryrepairsbefore
resumingoperation.

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,dothe

following:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

–Lowertheloaderarmsanddisengagethe

auxiliaryhydraulics.

–Engagetheparkingbrake(ifequipped).

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .

•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk

oflightning.

•Operatethemachineonlyinareaswherethereis

sufcientclearanceforyoutosafelymaneuver.
Beawareofobstaclesincloseproximitytoyou.
Failuretomaintainadequatedistancefromtrees,
walls,andotherbarriersmayresultininjuryasthe
machinebacksupduringoperationifyouarenot
attentivetothesurroundings.

•Checkforoverheadclearance(i.e.,electrical

wires,branches,anddoorways)beforedriving
underanyobjectsanddonotcontactthem.

•Donotoverlltheattachmentandalwayskeepthe

loadlevelwhenraisingtheloaderarms.Itemsin
theattachmentcouldfallandcauseinjury.

SlopeSafety

•Operatethemachineupanddownslopeswith

theheavyendofthemachineuphill.Weight
distributionchangeswithattachments.Anempty
bucketmakestherearofthemachinetheheavy
end,andafullbucketmakesthefrontofthe
machinetheheavyend.Mostotherattachments
makethefrontofmachinetheheavyend.

•Raisingtheloaderarmsonaslopeaffectsthe

stabilityofthemachine.Keeptheloaderarmsin
theloweredpositionwhenonslopes.

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

andtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Operatingthemachineonany
slopeoruneventerrainrequiresextracaution.

•Establishyourownproceduresandrulesfor

operatingonslopes.Theseproceduresmust
includesurveyingthesitetodeterminewhich
slopesaresafeformachineoperation.Always

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usecommonsenseandgoodjudgmentwhen
performingthissurvey.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Ground

conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.

•Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope.Ifthe

machinelosestraction,proceedslowly,straight
downtheslope.

•Avoidturningonslopes.Ifyoumustturn,turn

slowlyandkeeptheheavyendofthemachine
uphill.

•Keepallmovementsonslopesslowandgradual.

Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedor
direction.

•Ifyoufeeluneasyoperatingthemachineona

slope,donotdoit.

•Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps,asuneventerrain

couldoverturnthemachine.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.

•Usecautionwhenoperatingonwetsurfaces.

Reducedtractioncouldcausesliding.

•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,

ditches,embankments,orbodiesofwater.The
machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelor
trackgoesovertheedgeortheedgecavesin.
Maintainasafedistancebetweenthemachine
andanyhazard.

(i.e.,whentheairtemperatureisator
belowfreezing)coulddamagethehydraulic
system.Whenstartingtheengineincold
conditions,allowittoruninthemiddle
throttlepositionfor2to5minutesbefore
movingthethrottletotheFASTposition.

Note:Ifoutdoortemperatureisbelowfreezing,

storethetractionunitinagaragetokeepit
warmerandtoaidinstarting.

DrivingtheMachine

Usethetractioncontroltomovethemachine.The
fartheryoumovethetractioncontrolinanydirection,
thefasterthemachinemovesinthatdirection.
Releasethetractioncontroltostopthemachine.

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas
measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethe
throttleleverintheFASTpositionforbestperformance.
Youcan,however,usethethrottlepositiontooperate
atslowerspeeds.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,engage
theparkingbrake(ifequipped),andlowerthe
loaderarms.

•Donotremoveoraddattachmentsonaslope.

•Donotparkthemachineonahillsideorslope.

StartingtheEngine

1.Ensurethattheauxiliaryhydraulicsleverisin
theNEUTRALposition.

2.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweenSLOW
andFASTpositions.

3.Insertthekeyintothekeyswitchandturnitto
theRUNposition.

4.Presstheglow-plugswitchandholditfor10
seconds.

5.TurnthekeytotheST ARTposition.Whenthe
enginesstarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotengagethestarterfor

morethan10secondsatatime.Iftheengine
failstostart,wait30secondsforthestarter
tocooldownbetweenattempts.Failureto
followtheseinstructionscouldburnoutthe
startermotor.

2.Ensurethattheauxiliaryhydraulicsleverisin
theNEUTRALposition.

3.MovethethrottlelevertotheSLOWposition.

4.Iftheenginehasbeenworkinghardorishot,let
itidleforaminutebeforeturningthekeyswitch
totheOFFposition.

Note:Thishelpstocooltheenginebeforeyou

shutitoff.Inanemergency ,youcanshutoff
theengineimmediately.

5.TurnthekeyswitchtotheOFFpositionand
removethekey.

CAUTION

Achildoruntrainedbystandercouldattempt
tooperatethetractionunitandbeinjured.

Removethekeyfromthekeyswitchwhen
leavingthetractionunit,evenifjustforafew
seconds.

6.MovethethrottlelevertotheFASTposition.

Important:Runningtheengineathigh

speedswhenthehydraulicsystemiscold

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UsingAttachments

InstallinganAttachment

Important:UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.

Attachmentscanchangethestabilityandthe
operatingcharacteristicsofthemachine.The
warrantyofthemachinemaybevoidedifyouuse
themachinewithunapprovedattachments.

Important:Beforeinstallingtheattachment,

ensurethatthemountplatesarefreeofanydirtor
debrisandthatthepinsrotatefreely.Ifthepins
donotrotatefreely,greasethem.

1.Positiontheattachmentonalevelsurfacewith
enoughspacebehindittoaccommodatethe
machine.

2.Starttheengine.

3.Tilttheattachmentmountplateforward.

4.Positionthemountplateintotheupperlipofthe
attachmentreceiverplate(Figure16).

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Figure16

1.Mountplate2.Receiverplate

5.Raisetheloaderarmswhiletiltingbackthe
mountplateatthesametime.

Important:Raisetheattachmentenoughto

clearthegroundandtiltthemountplateall
thewayback.

6.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

7.Engagethequick-attachpins,ensuringthatthey
arefullyseatedinthemountplate(Figure17).

1.Quick-attachpins
(engagedposition)

2.Disengagedposition

3.Engagedposition

WARNING

Ifyoudonotfullyseatthequick-attach
pinsthroughtheattachmentmountplate,

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theattachmentcouldfalloffthemachine,
crushingyouorbystanders.

Ensurethatthequick-attachpinsarefully
seatedintheattachmentmountplate.

Important:Ifthepinsdonotrotatetothe

engagedposition,themountplateisnot
fullyalignedwiththeholesintheattachment
receiverplate.Checkthereceiverplateand
cleanitifnecessary.

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