Toro 22475, 22476 Installation Instructions

TX Platform

For TX Compact Utility Loaders

Model No. 22475 —Serial No. 270000001 and Up Model No. 22476 —Serial No. 270000001 and Up

Form No. 3356-522 Rev A

Installation Instructions

Safety

General Operation

• Do not modify the platfor m or use it on non–appro v ed mac hines .

• Ensure that the platfor m is properly attac hed to the mac hine and is in g ood w orking order prior to use .

• Allo w only the mac hine operator on the platfor m.

• Do not allo w use of the platfor m b y untrained operators .

• Use appropriate personal protecti v e apparatus for eyes , feet, hands , and head.

• Look behind and do wn before bac king up to be sure of a clear path. Use extra care when operating in rev erse .

• Dismount and latc h the platfor m in the transpor t position when loading and unloading the mac hine .

• Do not place y our feet under the platfor m.

• Slo w do wn before tur ning . Shar p tur ns on any

ter rain ma y cause loss of control.

• Do not ste p off of the platfor m with the load raised.

the unit in areas where there is sufﬁcient clearance for the operator to safely maneuv er the platfor m.

• Ensure that the area is clear of other people before operating the traction unit with the platfor m. Stop the traction unit if any one enters the area.

• Do not ex ceed the rated operating capacity , as the traction unit with the platfor m ma y become unstable whic h ma y result in loss of control.

Service

• Stop the engine before perfor ming any ser vice , re pairs , maintenance , or adjustments .

• K ee p n uts and bolts tight. K ee p equipment clean and in g ood condition.

• Nev er tamper with safety devices . Chec k safety systems for proper operation before eac h use .

• Stop and inspect the equipment if y ou strik e an object. Mak e any necessar y re pairs before restar ting .

• Use only g en uine re placement par ts to ensure that original standards are maintained.

• K ee p y our hands , feet, hair , and loose clothing a w a y from any mo ving par ts .

• Do not tr y to stabilize the traction unit b y putting y our foot on the g round.

• Do not operate platfor m on rough and unev en ter rain.

• Ensure that y ou operate the platfor m in areas where there are no obstacles in close pro ximity to the operator . F ailure to maintain adequate distance from trees , w alls , and other bar riers ma y result in injur y as the platfor m bac ks up or tur ns during operation if the operator is not attenti v e to the sur roundings . Only operate

Safety and Instructional Decals

Safety decals and instr uctions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential dang er . R e place any decal that is damag ed or lost.

94-3353

1. Crushing hazard of hand—keep your hands a safe distance away.

112-2744

1. Read the Operator’s Manual.

2. Platform locked in storage position. 4. Lower the platform from the unlocked

3. Lift the platform up to unlock.

position to use.

58-6520

1. Grease

5. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual.

6. Tipping hazard—do not step off the platform with a raised load.

Installation

Loose Parts

Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped.

Step

1 2

3 4

No parts required

Platform assembly Bolt (1/2 x 1-1/2 inches) Flange-head nut (1/2 inch) Counterweight Bolt (1/2 x 1-1/4 inches) Washer

Decal 112-2744

Handle Flange-head bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch)

Description

Qty.

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1 4 4 1 4 4

1 2

Prepare the traction unit.

Install the platform.

Install the counter weight (TX 500 series traction units only).

Install the decal.

Install the handle.

Use

Step

Preparing the Traction Unit

No Parts Required

Procedure

1. Stop the engine , lo w er the loader ar ms , set the parking brak e , and remo v e the k ey .

2. W ash all dir t and debris from the traction unit.

3. If y ou are installing this kit on a TX 400 series traction unit, remo v e the counterw eights and their fasteners from the rear of the traction unit and store them in a safe location ( Figure 1 )

Installing the Platform

Parts needed for this step:

Platform assembly

Bolt (1/2 x 1-1/2 inches)

Flange-head nut (1/2 inch)

Procedure

1. Chec k and tighten the bottom 2 bolts securing the lo w er rear panel to the frame ( Figure 2 ).

Figure 1

Left counterweight not shown

1. Counterweight

2. Fasteners

1. Bolts

2. Rear panel ( do not remove )

2. One at a time , remo v e and discard the 4 bolts and n uts securing sides of the lo w er rear panel to the frame , re placing eac h with a new bolt (1/2 x 1-1/2 inc hes) installed from the front to hold the space as pressure is released on the rear panel ( Figure 3 ).

Important: Do not r emo v e the r ear panel ( Figur e 2 ).

Figure 2

Figure 3

Left side not shown

1. Bolt (2 on each side) 2. Flange-head nut (2 on each side) 3. Bolt (1/2 x 1-1/2 inches)

Note: Figure 3 sho ws a TX 500 series traction unit. If y ou ha v e a TX 400 series traction unit it will look slightly different, but it is conﬁgured similarly .

3. Grab the platfor m handle and pull up on it to extend the platfor m ( Figure 4 ).

Figure 4

1. Platform assembly 3. Mounting bracket

2. Handle 4. Loosen these bolts

4. By hand, loosen, but do not remo v e , the 4 bolts and n uts securing the platfor m assembly to the mounting brac k ets ( Figure 4 ).

5. Install the mounting brac k ets onto the 4 bolts (1/2 x 1-1/2 inc hes) y ou inser ted earlier and secure then with 4 ﬂang e-head n uts (1/2 inc h) ( Figure 5 ).

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