Toro 323 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3430-261RevA

323CompactToolCarrier

ModelNo.22318—SerialNo.404320000andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3430-261*A

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directiveswhenCEKit22366hasbeeninstalled;
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ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.

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ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Introduction

Thismachineisacompacttoolcarrierintendedfor
useinvariousearthandmaterialsmovingactivitiesfor
landscapingandconstructionwork.Itisdesignedto
operateawidevarietyofattachments,eachofwhich
performsaspecializedfunction.Usingthisproduct
forpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecouldprove
dangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

Visitwww.T oro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

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additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
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andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
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provided.

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ModelNo.

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

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Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

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

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

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

Setup........................................................................8

InstallingtheSpeed-SelectorLever....................8

CheckingtheFluidLevelsandTire

Pressure.........................................................8

ChargingtheBattery...........................................8

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

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

Specications...................................................11

Attachments/Accessories..................................11

BeforeOperation..................................................11

BeforeOperationSafety....................................11

AddingFuel......................................................12

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................13

AdjustingtheThighSupport..............................13

DuringOperation.................................................13

DuringOperationSafety...................................13

StartingtheEngine...........................................15

DrivingtheMachine..........................................15

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................15

UsingAttachments...........................................16

AfterOperation....................................................17

AfterOperationSafety......................................17

MovingaNon-FunctioningMachine..................17

HaulingtheMachine.........................................18

LiftingtheMachine...........................................19

Maintenance...........................................................20

MaintenanceSafety..........................................20

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........20

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

UsingtheCylinderLocks..................................22

AccessingInternalComponents.......................22

Lubrication..........................................................23

GreasingtheMachine.......................................23

EngineMaintenance...........................................24

EngineSafety...................................................24

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................24

ServicingtheCarbonCanister..........................25

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

ServicingtheSparkPlug(s)..............................27

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

ChangingtheFuelFilter....................................28

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DrainingtheFuelT ank(s)..................................29

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................29

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................29

ServicingtheBattery.........................................29

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................31

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................31

CheckingtheWheel-LugNuts..........................31

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................32

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................32

RelievingHydraulicPressure............................32

HydraulicFluidSpecications...........................32

CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel...................33

ReplacingtheHydraulicFilter...........................33

ChangingtheHydraulicFluid............................34

Cleaning..............................................................34

RemovingDebris..............................................34

Storage...................................................................35

StorageSafety..................................................35

Storage.............................................................35

Troubleshooting......................................................36

Schematics.............................................................38

3

Safety

DANGER

Theremaybeburiedutilitylinesinthework
area.Diggingintothemmaycauseashock
oranexplosion.

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

GeneralSafety

Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious
injuryordeath.

•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.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating

area.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove

thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging
themachine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury .Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

,which

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .

1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway

2.Nore,opename,or
smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.

fromthebattery .

7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.

8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot
discard

decalbatterysymbols

decal94-2551

94-2551

1.On3.Off

2.Choke

decal98-4387

98-4387

1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

1.Hydraulicuid

2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

1.Liftpoint/Tie-downpoint

decal93-6686

93-6686

decal98-8219

98-8219

1.Fast

2.Throttle

decal93-9084

93-9084

3.Slow

decal104-6108

104-6108

5

decal108-4723

108-4723

1.Auxiliaryhydraulics

2.Lockedreverse(detent)

3.Neutral(off)

4.Forward

108-9716

1.Fast

2.Tractiondrive5.Attachmentspeed

3.Slow

4.Slow

6.Fast

decal108-9716

130-2837

1.Warning—donotcarrypassengersinthebucket.

133-8062

decal130-2837

decal133-8062

6

decal108-9732

108-9732

decal136-5776

136-5776

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationonservicingthemachine.

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Setup

Installingthe
Speed-SelectorLever

1.Removeanddiscardthenutsecuringthebolt
andlockwashertothespeed-selectorlever.

2.Securethelevertothespeed-selectorvalve
usingthebolt,lockwasher,andnutasillustrated
inFigure3.

CheckingtheFluidLevels
andTirePressure

Beforestartingtheengineforthersttime,check
theengine-oillevel,hydraulic-uidlevel,andthetire
pressure.Refertothefollowingsectionsformore
information:

•CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page26)

•CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel(page33)

•CheckingtheTirePressure(page31)

ChargingtheBattery

Chargeandinstallthebattery;refertoChargingthe

Battery(page30).

1.Speed-selectorlever

2.Speed-selectorvalve

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Figure3

3.Nut

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ProductOverview

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Figure4

1.Mountplate6.Fueltank

2.Tiltcylinder

3.Auxiliaryhydrauliccouplers8.Towvalve13.Aircleaner

4.Loaderarms9.Wheel14.Thighsupport

5.Hood

7.Liftcylinder

10.Operatorplatform15.Controlpanel

Controls

ControlPanel

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Figure5

1.Traction-controllevers6.Throttlelever

2.Attachment-tiltlever

3.Loader-armlever8.Keyswitch

4.Auxiliary-hydraulicslever

5.Speed-selectorlever

7.Chokelever

9.Hourmeter/tachometer

11.Counterweight16.Liftpoints

12.Engine17.Handle

ThrottleLever

Movethecontrolforwardtoincreasetheenginespeed
andrearwardtodecreasespeed.

ChokeLever

Beforestartingacoldengine,movethechokelever
forward.Aftertheenginestarts,regulatethechoke
tokeeptheenginerunningsmoothly.Assoonas
possible,movethechokeleverallthewayrearward.

Note:Awarmenginerequireslittleornochoking.

Traction-ControlLevers

•Tomoveforward,movethetraction-controllevers

forward.

•Tomoverearward,movethetraction-controllevers

rearward.

•Toturn,movetheleverlocatedonthesideyou

wanttoturnbacktowardtheNEUTRALposition
whilekeepingtheotherleverengaged.

KeySwitch

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

StartingtheEngine(page15).

Note:Thefartheryoumovethetraction-control

leversineitherdirection,thefasterthemachine
movesinthatdirection.

•Tosloworstop,movethetraction-controllevers

totheNEUTRALposition.

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Attachment-TiltLever

HourMeter/Tachometer

•Totilttheattachmentforward,slowlypushthe

attachment-tiltleverforward.

•Totilttheattachmentrearward,slowlypullthe

attachment-tiltleverrearward.

Loader-ArmLever

•Tolowertheloaderarms,slowlypushthe

loader-armleverforward.

•Toraisetheloaderarms,slowlypulltheloader-arm

leverrearward.

Auxiliary-HydraulicsLever

•Tooperateahydraulicattachmentintheforward

direction,slowlypulltheauxiliary-hydraulicslever
upwardandthenrearward.

•Tooperateahydraulicattachmentinthereverse

direction,slowlypulltheauxiliary-hydraulicslever
upwardandthenpushitforward.Thisisalso
calledtheDETENTpositionbecauseitdoesnot
requireoperatorpresence.

Whentheengineisoff,thehourmeter/tachometer
displaysthenumberofhoursofoperationloggedon
themachine.Whentheengineisrunning,itdisplays
thespeedoftheengineinrevolutionsperminute
(rpm).

After50hoursandthenevery100hoursthereafter
(i.e.,150,250,350,etc.)thescreendisplaysCHG
OILtoremindyoutochangetheengineoil.

Afterevery100hours,thescreendisplaysSVC
toremindyoutoperformtheothermaintenance
proceduresbasedona100-,200-,or400-hour
schedule.

Note:Theseremindersappear3hourspriortothe

serviceintervaltimeandashatregularintervalsfor
6hours.

Speed-SelectorLever

•Tosetthetractiondrive,loaderarms,and

attachmenttilttohighspeedandtheauxiliary
hydraulicstolowspeed,movethespeed-selector
levertotheFORWARDposition.

•Tosettheauxiliaryhydraulicstohighspeedand

thetractiondrive,loaderarms,andattachmenttilt
tolowspeed,movethespeed-selectorleverto
theREARWARDposition.

WARNING

Ifyoumovethespeed-selectorleverwhilethe
machineisinmotion,themachinewilleither
stopsuddenlyoracceleratequickly .Ifyou
operatethemachinewiththespeed-selector
leverinanintermediateposition,themachine
willoperateerraticallyandmaybedamaged.
Youcouldlosecontrolofthemachineand
injurebystandersoryourself.

•Donotmovethespeed-selectorleverwhen
themachineisinmotion.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthe
speedselectorisinanyintermediate
position(i.e.,anypositionotherthanfully
forwardorfullyrearward).

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Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto

changewithoutnotice.

Width

Length

Height

Weight(withoutattachmentor
counterweight)

Weightofthecounterweight75kg(165lb)

Operatingcapacity—with74.8kg(165
lb)operator,thestandardbucket,and
withoutthecounterweight

Tippingcapacity—with74.8kg(165
lb)operator,thestandardbucket,and
withoutthecounterweight

Wheelbase

Dumpheight(withstandardbucket)120cm(47inches)

Reach—fullyraised(withstandard
bucket)

Heighttohingepin(narrowbucketin
standardposition)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

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

103cm(40.5inches)

152cm(60inches)

125cm(49inches)

745kg(1,642lb)

227kg(500lb)

454kg(1,000lb)

71cm(28inches)

66cm(26inches)

168cm(66inches)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageorrequirecertiedtrainingof
theoperator.Theownerisresponsiblefortraining
alloperatorsandmechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetydecals.

•Alwaysengagetheparkingbrake(ifequipped),

shutofftheengine,removethekey,waitforall
movingpartstostop,andallowthemachine
tocoolbeforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,or
storingthemachine.

•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.

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FuelSafety

•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuel.Itisammable

anditsvaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank

whiletheengineisrunningorhot.

•Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.

•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;

avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle
beforelling.

•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot
possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer
ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep
thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe
fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.

Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains

15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

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FillingtheFuelTank(s)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andallow
theenginetocool.

3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit
(Figure6).

Figure6

1.Fuel-tankcap

4.Addfueltothetankuntilthelevelis6to13mm
(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomoftheller
neck.

Important:Thisspaceinthetankallows

fueltoexpand.Donotllthefueltank
completelyfull.

5.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely,turningituntil
itclicks.

AdjustingtheThigh
Support

Toadjustthethighsupport(Figure7),loosenthe
knobsandraiseorlowerthesupportpadtothe
desiredheight.Youcanalsoobtainadditional
adjustmentbylooseningthenutsecuringthepad
totheadjustmentplateandmovingtheplateupor
downasneeded.Tightenallfastenerssecurelywhen
nished.

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Figure7

1.Thigh-supportbracket

2.Adjustmentplate

3.Thigh-supportpad

4.Knobandatwasher

5.Carriagebolt

6.Locknutandatwasher

6.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

PerformingDaily
Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedintheMaintenance

(page20).

Important:Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelbefore

startingtheengineforthersttime;referto

CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel(page33).

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Donotcarryaloadwiththearmsraised.Always

carryloadsclosetotheground.

•Donotexceedtheratedoperatingcapacity,asthe

machinemaybecomeunstable,whichmayresult
inlossofcontrol.

•UseonlyToro-approvedattachmentsand

accessories.Attachmentscanchangethestability
andtheoperatingcharacteristicsofthemachine.

•Formachineswithaplatform:

–Lowertheloaderarmsbeforesteppingoffthe

platform.

–Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputting

yourfootontheground.Ifyoulosecontrolof
themachine,stepofftheplatformandaway
fromthemachine.

–Donotplaceyourfeetundertheplatform.

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–Donotmovethemachineunlessyouare

standingwithbothfeetontheplatformandyour
handsareholdingontothereferencebars.

•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
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.

•Evaluatetheareatoensurethatthegroundis

stableenoughtosupportthemachine.

•Usecautionwhenoperatingthemachinenearthe

following:

–Drop-offs

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