Toro 68038, 68038G Operator's Manual

FormNo.3421-173RevB

MB-1600MudBuggy

ModelNo.68038—SerialNo.402350000andUp
ModelNo.68038G—SerialNo.402350000andUp

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3421-173*B

WARNING

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Thisproductcontainsachemical

orchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,or
federalregulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbe
usedontheengineofthismachine,asparkarresteris
availableasanoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,
contactyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

GenuineT orosparkarrestersareapprovedbythe
USDAForestryService.

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442touseoroperatetheengineonany
forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,
andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstates
orfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

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additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
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andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
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provided.

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Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyprofessional,
hiredoperatorsincommercialapplications.This
machineisastable,reliable,andproductivemachine
forcarryingandmovingmaterialsforanyjobsite.Itis
primarilydesignedtomoveconcrete,mortar,gravel,
dirt,ordebrisaroundjobsites.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

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

SafeOperatingPractices....................................4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................7

ProductOverview...................................................10

Controls...........................................................10

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Specications..................................................12

Operation................................................................12

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

CheckingtheMachine-FluidLevels..................14

StartingtheEngine...........................................14

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................14

OperatingtheMachine.....................................14

ParkingtheMachine.........................................16

MovingtheMachinewithoutEngine

Power............................................................16

TransportingtheMachine.................................17

LiftingtheMachine...........................................17

UsingtheQuick-ReleaseTireHubs..................18

Maintenance...........................................................19

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........19

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................20

RemovingtheCowl...........................................20

Lubrication..........................................................21

GreasingtheMachine.......................................21

EngineMaintenance...........................................22

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................22

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................22

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................24

ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................24

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................25

CleaningtheSedimentCup..............................25

ChangingtheFuelFilter....................................26

DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................27

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................27

AdjustingtheTransmissionReturntoNeutral

Position.........................................................27

CheckingtheTiresandLugNuts......................28

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................28

BrakeMaintenance...........................................28

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................30

CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel...................30

ReplacingtheHydraulicFilter...........................31

ChangingtheHydraulicFluid............................32

CheckingtheHydraulicLines...........................33

Cleaning..............................................................33

RemovingDebrisfromtheMachine..................33

Storage...................................................................34

3

Safety

Improperuseormaintenanceofthemachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

,whichmeans:

–Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainer

wherethereisanopename,spark,orpilot
light,suchasonawaterheaterorother
appliance.

–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe

engine;avoidcreatinganysourceofignition
untilthefuelvaporshavedissipated.

•Ensurethattheshieldsofthemachineare

attachedandfunctioningproperly.Donotoperate
themachineunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly .

SafeOperatingPractices

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
anodorlessfuelthatislethalifinhaled.

Donotruntheengineindoorsorinan
enclosedarea.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining

material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readorunderstandtheinformation,itisthe
owner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialto
them.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.

Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor

servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleor
damagetoproperty.

Preparation

•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,eye

protection,longpants,substantial,slip-resistant
footwear,andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hair.Donotwearloosejewelry.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe

usedandensurethatallobjectsareremovedfrom
themachinebeforeuse.

•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable

anditsvaporsareexplosive.

–Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,and

othersourcesofignition.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank

whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
–Donotaddordrainthefuelinanenclosed

space.

Operation

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodlight,keeping

awayfromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralbefore

startingtheengine.Starttheengineonlyfromthe
operator'sposition.

•Donotoperatethemachinewiththeguards

notsecurelyinplace.Ensurethatallinterlocks
areattached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioning
properly.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor

overspeedtheengine.

•Stopthemachineonlevelground,engagethe

parkingbrake,lowerthehopper,andshutoffthe
enginebeforeleavingtheoperator'spositionfor
anyreason.

•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsand

bystandersaway.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

•Ensurethattheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore

operatingthemachine.Shutoffthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Donotexceedtheratedoperatingcapacity,asthe

machinemaybecomeunstablewhichmayresult
inlossofcontrol.

•Neverjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.

•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing

roadways.

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•Donottouchpartswhichmaybehotfrom

operation.Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingto
maintain,adjust,orservice.

•Checkforoverheadclearances(i.e.,branches,

doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunder
anyobjectsanddonotcontactthem.

•Ensurethatyouoperatethemachineinareas

wheretherearenoobstaclesclosetoyou.Failure
tomaintainadequatedistancefromtrees,walls,
andotherbarriersmayresultininjuryasthe
machinebacksupduringoperationifyouare
notattentivetothesurroundings.Operatethe
machineonlyinareaswherethereissufcient
clearanceforyoutosafelymaneuvertheproduct.

•Locatethepinchpointareasmarkedonthe

machineandkeephandsandfeetawayfrom
theseareas.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If

lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

•Donotoverloadthehopperandalwayskeepthe

loadlevelwhenoperatingthemachine.

goesovertheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keep
asafedistance(twicethewidthofthemachine)
betweenthemachineandanyhazard.

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon

aslope.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeed
ordirection;turnslowlyandgradually.

•Keepallmovementsonslopesslowandgradual.

Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedor
direction.

•Donotoperatethemachineunderanyconditions

wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisinquestion.
Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwetgrass,
acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethemachine
tolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothewheelsor
tracksmayresultinslidingandalossofbraking
andsteering.Themachinecanslideevenifthe
wheelsortracksarestopped.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

ruts,bumps,rocksorotherhiddenhazards.T all
grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould
overturnthemachine.

•Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepoffand

awayfromthedirectionoftravelofthemachine.

SlopeOperation

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoloss-of-control

andtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor
safeslopeoperation.operatingthemachineon
anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe
machineonaslope,youmust:

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.
–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

determineiftheslopeissafeformachine

operation.Alwaysusecommonsense

andgoodjudgmentwhenperformingthis

evaluation.Changesintheterrain,suchas

moisture,canquicklyaffecttheoperationof

themachineonaslope.

•Raisingthehopperonaslopeaffectsthestability

ofthemachine.Keepthehopperinthelowered
positionwhenonslopes.

•Whenoperatingonaslope,foldtheplatformup

andwalkbehindthemachineuntilitisonat
ground.

•Operateupanddownslopeswiththeheavy

endofthemachineuphill.Weightdistribution
changeswithafullhopper.Afullhoppermakes
thefrontofthemachinetheheavyend,sowhen
ontravelingupordownslopeswithafullhopper,
walk-behindthemachinewiththefullhopperuphill.

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches,
embankments,waterorotherhazards.The
machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelortrack

MaintenanceandStorage

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore

themachinenearanopename.

•Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,

andwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,
cleaning,orrepairingthemachine.

•Cleandebrisfromdrives,mufers,andtheengine

tohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Neverallow

untrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen

required.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Disconnectthebattery,negativeterminalrstand

positiveterminallast,beforemakinganyrepairs.
Connectthebatterypositiveterminalrstand
negativeterminallast.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith
theenginerunning.

•Chargebatteriesinanopen,well-ventilatedarea,

awayfromsparkandames.Unplugthecharger
beforeconnectingordisconnectingitfromthe
battery.Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulated
tools.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall

hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.

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•Usethecylinderlocktosecurethehopperinthe

raisedposition.

•Keepnutsandboltstight.Keepequipmentin

goodcondition.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.

•UseonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsto

ensurethatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.

Avoidcontactwithskin,eyes,andclothing.Protect
yourface,eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwitha
battery.

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,

sparks,andamesawayfromthebattery.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic
uid.Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks;neveruseyourhands.Hydraulicuid
escapingunderpressurecanpenetrateskinand
causeinjury,requiringsurgerywithinafewhours
byaqualiedsurgeon;otherwise,gangrenemay
result.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

125-4961

125-4960

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

1.Reverse

1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforoilinformation.

decal125-4961

125–4961

1.Forward

decal125-4964

125–4960

decal125-4960

125–4964

decal125-4962

125–4962

1.Engagetheparkingbrake2.Disengagetheparking
brake

125–4959

1.Crushinghazard—neverplaceyourheadunderthedump
trailer.

decal125-4959

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1.Liftpoint

decal125-4967

125–4967

125–6694

decal125-6694

1.Tiedownlocation

decal127-2855

127–2855

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;wearhearing
protection.

2.Warning—donotoperatethemachinewithoutpropertraining.

3.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.

4.Warning—keepbystandersawaywhileoperatingthe
machine;checkbehindyouwhenmovinginreverse.

5.Tippinghazard—donotraisethedumptrailerwhilemoving;
moveforwardslowly;raisethedumptrailerslowly.

6.Carbonmonoxidepoisonhazard—donotruntheengine
indoors.

7.Explosionhazard—shutofftheengineandextinguishall
amesbeforerefueling.

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1.Raisethepedaltolower
thehopper.

130-2844

2.Lowerthepedaltoraise
thehopper.

decal130-2844

decal125-8190

125–8190

1.Pressdownonthepedal
toapplytheservicebrake

2.Releasethepedalto
releasetheservicebrake

125–4963

1.Warning—keephandsawayfromhotsurfaces

1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonstartingthe
engine—1)Engagetheparkingbrake;2)Setthedriveto
neutral;3)Openthechoke;4)Turntheengineswitchon;5)
Engagethefuelswitch;6)Pulltherecoilstarterandsetthe
throttletofast;7)Closethechoke.

decal125-4963

133-5619

decal133-5619

decal125-4958

125–4958

2.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonshuttingoff
theengine—1)Setthethrottletoslow;2)Engagetheparking
brake;3)Setthedrivetoneutral;4)Turntheengineswitchto
stop;5)Disengagethefuelswitch.

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ProductOverview

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Figure3

1.Operatorplatform

2.Steertires

3.Reverse-speed-control
lever

4.Drivetires

5.Handlebars8.Fueltank

6.Forward-speed-control
lever

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure3)before
youstarttheengineandoperatethemachine.

BrakePedal

Applythefoot-operatedbrakepedaltostopthe
machine(Figure3).

Forward-Speed-ControlLever

Squeezetheforward-speed-controllever(Figure3)to
movethemachineforward.Themoreyousqueeze
thehandle,thefasterthemachinewilltravel.

Reverse-Speed-ControlLever

Squeezethereverse-speed-controllever(Figure3)to
reversethemovementofthemachine.Themoreyou
squeezethehandle,thefasterthemachinewilltravel.

7.Dumphandle/pedal

9.Parkingbrake

10.Brakepedal

Toreleasetheparkingbrake,pressthebuttononthe
endofthebrakehandleandlowerthelever.

FuelGauge

Thefuelgaugeispartofthefuel-tankcap,andthe
gaugeindicatestheamountoffuelinthefueltank
(Figure3).

Fuel-TankShutoffValve

Thefuel-tankshutoffvalveislocatedatthebottomof
thefueltank.Theshutoffvalveisusedtocontrolthe
owoffuelfromthetankwhenyouareperforming
maintenanceorstoringthemachine(Figure4).

DumpHandle/Pedal

Pullthedumphandlebackwardand/orpressonthe
frontofthepedaltodumpthehopper(Figure3).Push
thedumphandleforwardand/orpressontherearof
thepedaltolowerthehopper.

ParkingBrakeLever

Toengagetheparkingbrake,pulluponthelever.
(Figure3).

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Figure4

1.Forward

2.Shutoff-valveleverforthe
fueltank(OFFposition)

Figure5

1.Recoilstarter4.Throttlelever

2.Fuelshut-offvalve5.On/Offswitch

3.Chokelever

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EngineControls

OilAlertSystem

Theoilalertsystemisdesignedtopreventengine
damagecausedbyaninsufcientamountofoilin
thecrankcase.Beforetheoillevelinthecrankcase
canfallbelowasafelimit,theoilalertsystemwill
automaticallyshutofftheengine(theengineswitch
willremainintheONposition).Iftheenginestops
andwillnotrestart,checktheengine-oillevelbefore
troubleshootinginotherareas

ChokeLever

Thechokelever(Figure5)isrequiredwhenstartinga
coldengine.Beforepullingontherecoilstarthandle,
movethechokelevertotheCLOSEDposition.Once
theengineisrunning,movethechokelevertothe
OPENposition.Donotusethechokeiftheengineis
alreadywarmeduportheairtemperatureishigh.

ThrottleLever

Thethrottlelever(Figure5)controlsthespeed(rpm)
oftheengine.Itislocatednexttothechokelever.
Itsetstheenginerpmandthereforecanincrease
anddecreasethespeedofthemachine.Forbest
performance,setthethrottlelevertotheFASTposition.

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Fuel-ShutoffValve

Thefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure5)controlstheowof
fuelfromthefueltanktothecarburetor.Thevalve
islocatedunderneaththechokelever.Movethe
shutoffvalvetotheOnpositionbeforeattemptingto
starttheengine.Onceyouhavenishedusingthe
machineandyouhaveturnedtheengineoff,move
thefuel-shutoffvalvetotheOffposition.

On/OffSwitch

TheOn/Offswitch(Figure5)allowstheenginetostart
andalsostopstheengine.Thisswitchislocatedon
thefrontoftheengine.TheOn/Offswitchismarked
asfollows:

•l(On)—theignitionsystemison.

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Important:Beforeoperating,checkthefueland

oillevel,andremovedebrisfromthemachine.
Also,ensurethattheareaisclearofpeopleand
debris.Youshouldalsoknowandhavemarked
thelocationsofallutilitylines.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

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

•O(Off)—theignitionsystemisoff.

Note:T ostartthemachine,youmustrstmovethis

controltotheONposition.Whenyouwanttoshutoff
theengine,movethisswitchtotheOFFposition.

RecoilStarterHandle

Tostarttheengine,pullontherecoilstarterhandle
(Figure5)quicklytoturntheengineover.Theengine
controlsdescribedinFigure5mustallbesetcorrectly
fortheenginetostart.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto

changewithoutnotice.

Width(singlewheel)86cm(34inches)

Width(doublewheel)117cm(46inches)

Length

Height

Weight

Hoppercapacity

Maximumload

Maximumload(single
wheel)

Wheelbase

268cm(105.5inches)

114.3cm(45inches)

621kg(1370lb)

.45m

1136kg(2500lb)

850kg(1875lb)

107cm(42inches)

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(16cu.ft.)

•ETHANOL:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan10%
ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15%
ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DischargeHeight

16.5cm(6.5inches)

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DANGER

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuel
thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6
to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsfueltoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwherefuel
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Donot
usefuelthathasbeenstoredformorethan
30days.

•Donotoperatewithouttheentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark
whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.

•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmay
insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof
anystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removefuel-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe
ground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfromafuel
dispensernozzle.

•Ifafueldispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancause
seriousinjuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandfueltank
orconditioneropening.

•Keepfuelawayfromeyesandskin.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

UseT orofuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Drainthefueltankforperiodsoflongerstorage.

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner
tothefuel.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective

whenmixedwithfreshfuel.Tominimizethechanceof

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varnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer
atalltimes.

6.MovethethrottleleverawayfromtheMIN
position,about1/3ofthewaytowardtheMAX
position;refertoThrottleLever(page11).

FillingtheFuelTank

Fueltankcapacity:21.6L(5.7USgal).

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandshutoff
theengine.Allowtheenginetocool.

2.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremoveit.

3.Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelisjust
belowthebottomofthellerneck.

Important:Thisspaceinthetankallows

fueltoexpand.Donotllthefueltank
completelyfull.

4.Installthefueltankcapsecurely,turningituntil
itclicks.

5.Wipeupanyfuelthatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheMachine-Fluid Levels

•Checktheengine-oillevel;refertoCheckingthe

Engine-OilLevel(page22)

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel;refertoChecking

theHydraulic-FluidLevel(page30).

7.TurntheengineOn/OffswitchtotheONposition;
refertoOn/OffSwitch(page12).

8.Pulltherecoilstarterhandleoutuntilpositive
engagementresults,thenpullitvigorouslyto
starttheengine(RecoilStarterHandle(page

12)).

Important:Donotpulltherecoilropetoits

limitorletgoofthestarterhandlewhenthe
ropeispulledout;theropemaybreakorthe
recoilassemblymaybedamaged.

9.Whentheenginehasstartedandwarmsup,
pushthechokelevertotheOFFposition.

10.Movethethrottlelevertothedesiredsetting.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.MovethethrottlelevertotheMINposition;refer
toThrottleLever(page11).

2.Engagetheparkingbrake;refertoParking

BrakeLever(page10).

3.Ensurethattheforward/reversespeed
leversareintheNEUTRALposition;referto

Forward-Speed-ControlLever(page10)and
Reverse-Speed-ControlLever(page10).

StartingtheEngine

Note:Forillustrationsanddescriptionsoftheengine

controlsreferencedinthissection,refertoControls

(page10).

Note:Makesurethesparkplugwireisinstalledon

sparkplug.

1.SettheparkingbraketotheONposition;referto

ParkingBrakeLever(page10).

2.Makesuretheforward/reversespeedlevers
areintheneutral(released)position;referto

Forward-Speed-ControlLever(page10)and
Reverse-Speed-ControlLever(page10).

3.TurnthefueltankshutoffvalvetotheON
position;refertoFuel-TankShutoffValve(page

10).

4.Movethefuel-shutoffvalveontheenginetothe
ONposition;refertoFuel-ShutoffValve(page

12).

5.MovethechokelevertotheONpositionwhen
startingacoldengine;refertoChokeLever

(page11).

4.TurntheengineOn/OffswitchtotheOFF
position;refertoOn/OffSwitch(page12).

5.Whentheenginestopsrunning,turnthe
fuel-shutoffvalveontheenginetotheOFF
position;refertoFuel-ShutoffValve(page12).

OperatingtheMachine

DANGER

Alwaysfaceforward,towardthehandlebar
andcontrolswhenoperatingthemachine.
Operatingthecontrolsinanyothermanner
mayresultinseriousinjuryordeath.

1.Alwaysusethe“3-point”contactwhenyou
mountthemachine.“3-pointcontact”refers
to3outof4arms/legsbeingincontactwith
themachinewhenyoumountordismountthe
machine.Alwaysfacethemachinewhenyou
mountordismountit.

2.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine

(page14).

Note:Thechokemaynotberequiredwhen

startingawarmengine.

3.Adjustthethrottlelevertothedesiredengine
rpm;refertoThrottleLever(page11).

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4.Releasetheparkingbrakelever;refertoParking

BrakeLever(page10).

5.Tomovethemachineforward,squeezethe
speed-control-leverontherighthandlebar.
Tomovethemachinerearward,squeezethe
speed-controlleveronthelefthandlebar;refer
toForward-Speed-ControlLever(page10)and

Reverse-Speed-ControlLever(page10).

Note:Themoreyousqueezethehandle,the

fasterthemachinetravels.

6.Whenyoureleasethespeedcontrolhandle,the
machinestops.

Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstopwhenthe

speedcontrolisreleased,havethemachine
inspectedbyanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Useyourfoottopressthebrakepedal;referto

BrakePedal(page10).

8.Engagetheparkingbrakeleverbypullingupon
theparkingbrakelever;refertoParkingBrake

Lever(page10).

9.Shutofftheengine;refertoShuttingOffthe

Engine(page14).

OperatingtheHopper

Knowtheloadcapacitiesofyourmachineandnever
exceedthem.Themachineisnormallyoperatedon
uneven,unpaved,bumpy,and/orinclinedsurfaces.
Adjustyourloadaccordingly .

1.Positionthemachineintheareawhereyou
intendtodumptheload.

2.Dumpthehopperbypushingforwardthedump
handleorpressingdownontheforwardpartof
thedumppedal(Figure6).

Figure6

1.Dumphandle3.Hopperdumpposition

2.Dumppedal4.Hopperuprightposition

3.Movethehoppertotheuprightpositionby
pullingbackthedumphandleorpressingdown
ontherearpartofthedumppedal(Figure6).

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ParkingtheMachine

ParkingonaGrade

Parkingthemachineonagradeshouldbeavoidedif
possible.Ifthemachinemustbeparkedonagrade,
parkitatarightangletotheslope,engagetheparking
brakeandblockthewheels,ifnecessary.

MovingtheMachinewithout EnginePower

Themachinecanbemovedashortdistanceifthe
enginedoesnotrun.Thetransmissionfeaturesa
bypassvalve(Figure7).

•Rotatethebypassvalvecounterclockwisetotow

themachine.

ParkingtheMachineforaLong PeriodofTime

1.Parkthemachineoutofmaintrafcareasand
engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Whenthemachinewillbeoutofuseforalong
periodoftime,tiltthehopperupsowater,snow,
anddebriswillnotcollectinside.

3.Coverthedumpcylindershafttoprevent
corrosion.

•Rotatethebypassvalveclockwisetooperatethe

machinenormally.

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Figure7

1.Bypassvalve

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TransportingtheMachine

Whentransportingthemachineonatrailer,always
usethefollowingprocedure:

Important:Donotoperateordrivethemachine

onroadways.

1.Shutofftheengineandengagetheparking
brake.

2.Whentransportingthemachine,observe
overallheightforproperclearanceofobstacles
overhead.

3.Ensurethatthehopperisloweredandlatched
down.

4.Securethemachinewiththeproperdevicesat
thetie-downloop.

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Figure8

1.Tie-downloop

LiftingtheMachine

Hoistthemachineusing3liftpointsunderthehopper.
Tiltthehopperforwardtolocatethe3liftloopsand
attachachainorstrapsateachoftheloopsasshown
inFigure9.

Note:Takeuptheslackinthechainorstrapsto

properlybalancetheunit.

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Figure9

1.Liftpoints(3)

Liftthemachinewithaforkliftfromthesideorfrom
thefront(Figure10andFigure1 1).Pullouton
theplatformreleasering(Figure12)andraisethe
standingplatformtoallowaccesstotheforkpockets.

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Figure10

1.Rearforkpockets

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Figure11

1.Sideforkpockets

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Figure12

1.Platformreleasering

UsingtheQuick-Release TireHubs

Thequick-releasetiresystemallowsquickremovalof
theoutermachinetires.Thequick-releasesystem
allowsthemachinetobeconvertedfroma117cm(46
inch)toa91cm(36inch)widemachinewithoutany
specialtoolsforhubremoval.

1.Positiontheinnerwheelofthemachineovera
2x4andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Removethelargeteeboltinthecenterofthe
wheelwithacrowbar(Figure13).

WARNING

Themaximumpayloadisreducedto850
kg(1875lb)whenoperatingthemachine
withoutthedualwheels.

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Figure13

1.Teebolt

3.Removetheoutsidewheelwithquick-change
hubattached.

4.Repeattheabovestepsonoppositesideofthe
machine.

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18

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every40hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

Every300hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checkservicebrakeoperation.

•Checkparkingbrakeoperation.

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.

•Removedebrisfromthemachine.

•Checkforloosefasteners.

•Checktheconditionofthetires.

•Checkthelugnuts.

•Checkthehydrauliclinesforleaks,loosettings,kinkedlines,loosemounting
supports,wear,anddeterioration.

•Greaseandoilthemachine.

•Cleantheaircleaner.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Check/adjustthesparkplug.

•Cleanthesedimentcup.

•Replacethehydrauliclter.

•Changethehydraulicuid.

•Replacethepaperelement.

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Changethefuellter.

Every1,000hours

Every1,500hours

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Drainandushthefueltank.

•Replaceallmovinghydraulichoses.

•Packwheelbearings.

•Touchupchippedpaint

Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

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Pre-Maintenance
Procedures

RemovingtheCowl

Note:Y oumustdumpthehopperbeforeyouremove

thecowl.Youcandothisusingeitherthehydraulics
orbyremovingthepininthehydrauliccylinderand
thehopperbase.

1.Beforeremovingthecowl(Figure14),shutoff
theengineandallowtheenginetocool.

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Figure15

1.Cowllatch

3.Installthecowlandsecurethelatchesupon
completionofthetask.

Figure14

1.Cowl

2.Unhookthecowllatches(Figure15)andremove
thecowl.

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Lubrication

GreasingtheMachine

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greaseandoil

themachine.

Yearly—Packwheelbearings.

Ifyouoperatethemachineundernormalconditions,
lubricateallgreasettingsforthebearingsand
bushingsafterevery50hoursofoperationwithNo.
2lithiumgrease.Lubricatebearingsandbushings
immediatelyaftereverywashing,regardlessofthe
intervallisted.Also,applyalightcoatingofoilonto
thecontrolcables.

Thegreasettinglocationsandquantitiesareas
follows:

Note:Removetheblueprotectioncapsbefore

greasingandreplacewhennished.

•Hopperpivotpoints(Quantity2)—Figure16

Figure16

•Cylinderpivots(Quantity2)—Figure17

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Figure17

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21

EngineMaintenance

5.Wipetheoilllercap/dipstickcleanandinsertit
intollerport.

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Oiltype:APIclassicationSJorlater.

Oilviscosity:selectedtheoilviscosityaccordingto

ambienttemperatureinthetablebelow.

OilViscosityTable

Over13°C.(40°F)SAE30or

10W30

Below13°C.(40°F)SAE20or

10W30

Note:Thebesttimetochecktheengineoiliswhen

theengineiscoolbeforeithasbeenstartedforthe
day.Ifithasalreadybeenrun,allowtheoiltodrain
backdowntothesumpforatleast10minutesbefore
checking.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandshutoff
theengine.Allowtheenginetocool.

2.Unlatchandremovethecowl.

3.Cleanaroundtheoilllercap/dipstick(Figure

18).

Note:Donotscrewintoport.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcase

withoilbecausetheenginemaybedamaged.

6.Removeandchecklevelofoil.

Note:Ifoillevelisnearorbelowthelowerlimit

markonthedipstick,addonlyenoughofthe
speciedoiltoraiseleveltotheupperlimitmark
(bottomedgeoftheoilllhole);refertoFigure

18.

7.Checklevelofoil(Figure18).

8.Installtheoilllercap/dipstickandwipeupany
spilledoil(Figure18).

9.Installthecowlandsecurethelatches.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Cleantheair

cleaner.

Every300hours—Replacethepaperelement.

1.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.

2.Removethewingnutthatsecurestheair-cleaner
covertotheaircleanerandremovethecover.
Cleanthecoverthoroughly(Figure19).

Figure18

1.Fillertube4.Lowerlimit

2.Dipstick

3.Upperlimit

5.Oildrainbolt

3.Removethewingnutfromtheairlterand
removethelter(Figure19).

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4.Removetheoilllercap/dipstickbyrotatingit
counterclockwise(Figure18).

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C.Saturatetheelementwithcleanengineoil.

Squeezeelementtoremoveexcessoiland
todistributeoilthoroughly .

7.Cleaningthepaperelement:Tapthelter
elementseveraltimesonahardsurface
toremovedirtorblowcompressedair(not
exceeding2.07bar(30psi)throughthelter
elementfromtheinside.Nevertrytobrushoff
dirt;brushingwillforcedirtintothebers.

8.Installthefoamelement,paperelement,and
air-cleanercover.

Important:Donotoperatetheengine

withouttheair-cleanerelement.Operating
withoutanelementcausesdamagetothe
engine.

Figure19

1.Wingnut4.Paperelement

2.Air-cleanercover5.Foamelement

3.Wingnut

6.Gasket

4.Removethefoamlterfromthepaperlter
(Figure19).

5.Inspectbothair-lterelementsandreplacethem
iftheyaredamaged.

Note:Alwaysreplacethepaperair-lter

elementatthescheduledinterval.

6.Cleanthefoamelementasfollows:

A.Washthefoamelementinasolutionof

liquidsoapandwarmwater.

Note:Squeezetoremovedirt,butdonot

twisttheelementbecausethefoammay
tear.

B.Drytheelementbywrappinginacleanrag.

Squeezetheragandfoamelementtodry,
butdonottwisttheelementbecausethe
foammaytear.

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ChangingtheEngineOil

ReplacingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours—Change

theengineoil.

Every100hours—Changetheengineoil.

Crankcasecapacity:1.1L(1.16USqt).

Oiltype:APIclassicationSJorlater.

Oilviscosity:selectedtheoilviscosityaccordingto

ambienttemperatureinthetablebelow.

OilViscosityTable

Over13°C(40°F)SAE30or

10W30

Below13°C(40°F)SAE20or

10W30

1.Startandruntheengineforafewminutesto
warmtheengineoil;then,shutofftheengine.

2.Haveafunnelreadytoplaceundertheoildrain
plug,thenremovetheplugandplacethefunnel
undertheplugtoguidetheoilintoacontainer
(Figure20).

3.Installthedrainplugandwipeawayexcessoil
fromthemachine.

4.Fillthecrankcasewiththespeciedoil;refer
toFigure18inCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

(page22).

5.Disposeoftheoilproperly.Recycletheusedoil
accordingtolocalcodes.

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Check/adjustthe

sparkplug.

Every300hours—Replacethesparkplug.

Sparkplugtype:NGKBPR6ESsparkplugor
equivalent.

Airgap:0.70-0.80mm(0.028-0.031inch).

1.Removethespark-plugwire.

2.Cleanaroundsparkplugandremoveplugfrom
cylinderhead.

Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,or

dirtysparkplug.Donotsandblast,scrape,
orcleanelectrodesbecauseenginedamaged
couldresultfromgritenteringthecylinder.

3.Settheairgapat0.70to0.80mm(0.028to

0.031inch)(Figure21).Installthesparkplug
carefullybyhandtoavoidcross-threading.

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Figure21

1.0.70to0.80mm(0.028to0.031inch)

Figure20

1.Oilpan3.Oil-llcap

2.Oil-drainhole

4.Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenitwith
asparkplugwrenchtocompressthesealing
washer.

5.Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tighten1/2
turnafterthesparkplugseatstocompressthe
washer.

6.Wheninstallingtheoriginalsparkplug,tighten
1/8to1/4turnafterthesparkplugseatsto
compressthewasher.

Note:Aloosesparkplugcanoverheatand

damagetheengine.Overtighteningthespark
plugcandamagethethreadsinthecylinder
head.

7.Connectthespark-plugwire.

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FuelSystem
Maintenance

CleaningtheSedimentCup

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Cleanthe

sedimentcup.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuel
thatspills.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis25
mm(1inch)belowthebottomoftheller
neck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
fueltoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwherefuel
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Donot
usefuelthathasbeenstoredformorethan
30days.

•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmay
insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof
anystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removefuel-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe
ground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainerratherthanfromafuel
dispensernozzle.

•Ifyoumustuseafuel-dispensernozzle,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

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Figure22

1.Fuelvalve3.Fuelsedimentbowl

2.O-ring

2.WashthesedimentcupandO-ringin
nonammablesolvent,anddrythemthoroughly.

3.PlacetheO-ringinthefuelvalve,andinstallthe
sedimentcup(Figure22).

4.Tightenthesedimentcupsecurely.

1.MovethefuelvalvetotheOFFposition,then
removethefuelsedimentcupandO-ring(Figure

22).

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ChangingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every300hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

1.Shutofftheengineandengagetheparking
brake.Allowtheenginetocool.

2.Rotatetheleverforthetank-shutoffvalve
forwardanduptotheOFFposition(Figure23).

Note:Drainthefuelfromtheoldfuellter

disposeofthefuelandlteratanauthorized
disposalsite.

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Figure25

Figure23

1.Forward3.Lever—engineswitch

(Stopposition)

2.Lever—tank-shutoff-valve

(Offposition)

3.Starttheengineandrunthemachineuntilthe
engineshutsoff.

4.Rotatetheleverfortheengineswitchclockwise
totheSTOPposition,andallowtheengineto
cool(Figure23).

5.Removethespark-plugwire(Figure24).

1.Hose(engineswitch)

2.Fuel-lterarrow4.Hose(tank-shutoffvalve)

3.Hoseclamp

7.Alignthearrowonthecaseofthenewfuellter

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tocorrespondwiththefuelowtotheengine
(Figure25).

Note:Ensurethatthehoseclampsare

slippedoverthehosesattachedtotheengine
fuel-shutoffvalveandthetank-shutoffvalve.

8.Insertthebarbedttingofthefuellterintothe
hosefromtheengineswitch(Figure25).

9.Insertthebarbedttingattheotherendof
thefuellterintothehoseattachedtothe
tank-shutoffvalve(Figure25).

10.Aligntheclampsoverthehosesatthebarbed
areaofthelter,andsecuretheclampstothe
hoses.

11.Connectthespark-plugwire(Figure24).

12.Openthetank-shutoffvalveandturnonthe
engineswitch,andcheckforfuelleaks(Figure

23).

Figure24

1.Spark-plugwire

6.Removethehoseclampsandhosefromthe
barbedttingatfuellter(Figure25).

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DrainingtheFuelTank

DriveSystem

ServiceInterval:Every1,000hours/Yearly

(whichevercomesrst)—Drainand
ushthefueltank.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.

•Drainfuelfromthefueltankwhenthe
engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopen
area.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Neversmokewhendrainingfuel,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwhereaspark
mayignitethefuelfumes.

1.Shutofftheengineandengagetheparking
brake.Allowtheenginetocool.

2.Movethetankfuel-shutoffvalvetotheOFF
position.

3.Removethefuelsedimentcup(Figure22)and
emptythefuelfromit.

4.Movethetankfuel-shutoffvalve(Figure22)to
theONposition,anddrainthefuelfromthefuel
tankintoasuitablecontainer.

5.Replacethesedimentcupandtightensecurely
(Figure22).

6.Loosenthedrainscrewtodrainfuelfromthe
carburetorintoasuitablecontainer.

Maintenance

AdjustingtheTransmission ReturntoNeutralPosition

Thehydrostatictransmissionisequippedwitha
self-centeringdevicethatadjuststhetransmission
totheNeutralposition,stoppingthemachine.Ifthe
machinecreepsinonedirectionortheotherwhen
youreleasethecontrols,adjustthetransmission.T o
adjustthetransmission,usethefollowingprocedure:

1.Shutofftheengine.

2.Removethethrottlelevercablesatthe
transmission.

3.Liftthefrontwheelsofftheground,andsupport
themachinewithajackstand.

4.Startthemachine.Increasetheenginethrottle
tofullspeedwhilecheckingforfrontdrivewheel
rotation.

Note:Ifthewheelsrotate,proceedtothenext

step.Ifthewheelsdonotrotate,shutoffthe
engineandinstallthecontrolcables.

5.Notethedirectionalmovementofthefrontdrive
wheels.Shutofftheengine.

6.Loosenthelockdownscrew(Figure26)until
thereturnarmcanberotated.

Note:Ifwheelsrotateforward,rotatethe

returnarmcounterclockwise.Ifwheelsrotate
backward,rotatethereturnarmclockwise.

7.Installthedrainscrewwhenthecarburetoris
drained.

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Figure26

1.Lockdownscrew2.Returnarm

7.Tightenthelockdownscrewandrepeatstep4.

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CheckingtheTiresandLug

ControlsSystem

Nuts

ServiceInterval:Every40hours—Checkthe

conditionofthetires.

Every40hours—Checkthelugnuts.

•Inspecttiresforcuts,slashes,orbulges.Tireswith

defectsneedtobereplacedorrepairedforproper
handlingandsafety.

•Checkweeklytomakesurealllugnutsaretight.

Torquethelugnutsto122N∙m(90ft-lb).Thisis
importantonnewmachinesornewlyreplaced
wheels.

Maintenance

BrakeMaintenance

WARNING

Ifthebrakesarenotproperlyadjusted,
seriousinjuryordeathmayoccur.

Checkyourbrakesdaily .Ifyouencounterany
problemswiththebrakeswhileoperatingthe
machine,shutoffthemachineimmediately
andtakeittoanAuthorizedServiceDealer
forrepair.

CheckingtheServiceBrake

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Movethemachinetoalevel,openarea.

2.Pulltheparkingbrakeleveruptoengagethe
brakeandstarttheengine(Figure27).

Figure27

1.Engagedposition2.Disengagedposition

3.SettheenginethrottletotheFASTposition.

4.Stepontheservicebrakepedal(Figure28).

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CheckingtheParkingBrake

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

Note:Ensurethatthereisnothinginfrontof

themachine.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake(Figure27).

3.Starttheengineandsetthethrottletofast.

4.Grasptheforward-speed-controllever.

Note:Theengineshouldstallatfull

engagementofspeedcontrolandthemachine
shouldnotmoveforward.

Note:Ifthemachinemovesforward,referto

AdjustingtheParkingBrake(page30).

5.Releasetheforward-speed-controllever.

Figure28

1.Brakepedal

5.Pushtheparkingbrakeleverdowntodisengage
thebrake(Figure27).

6.Slowlysqueezetheforwardspeed-controllever.

Note:Themachineshouldnotmoveforward.

Theengineshouldstallatfullengagementof
speedcontrol.

7.Releasethespeed-controllever.

8.Slowlysqueezethereverse-speed-controllever.

Note:Themachineshouldnotmovebackward.

Theengineshouldstallatfullengagementof
speedcontrol.

9.Releasethespeed-controllever.

10.Ifthemachinemovesforwardorbackward,have
themachinerepairedatanAuthorizedService
Dealer.

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6.Releasetheparkingbrake(Figure27).

7.Grasptheforward-speed-controllever.

Note:Themachineshouldmoveforward.

Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotmoveforward,

refertoAdjustingtheParkingBrake(page30).

8.Repeatsteps2through7forthe
reverse-speed-controllever.

9.Stepontheservicebrake,engagetheparking
brake,andshutofftheengine.

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AdjustingtheParkingBrake

Turningtheknobontheparkingbrakehandleadjusts
theparkingbrake.

HydraulicSystem
Maintenance

•Looseningtheparkingbrake:(Figure29).

1.Ensurethatengineisoff.

2.Stepontheservicebrakepedal(Figure28).

3.Disengagetheparkingbrake(Figure27).

4.Rotatetheparking-brakeknob

counterclockwise(Figure29).

Note:Rotatetheknobnomorethan1

revolutioneachtime.

Figure29

1.Parking-brakeknob

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluidinjected
intotheskinmustbesurgicallyremoved
withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwith
thisformofinjuryorgangrenemayresult.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks,neveruseyourhands.

Checkingthe Hydraulic-FluidLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Hydraulicuidtype:Mobil424HydraulicOilor

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equivalent

Themachinehydraulictankislledatthefactorywith
approximately28.4L(30USqt)ofhydraulicuid.

5.T esttheparkingbrake;refertoCheckingthe

ParkingBrake(page29).

6.Repeatsteps1through5untilthemachine
movesforward.

•Tighteningtheparkingbrake:(Figure29).

1.Shutofftheengine.

2.Stepontheservicebrakepedal(Figure28).

3.Disengagetheparkingbrake(Figure27).

4.Rotatetheparking-brakeknobclockwise
(Figure29).

Note:Rotatetheknobnomorethan1

revolutioneachtime.

5.T esttheparkingbrake;refertoCheckingthe

ParkingBrake(page29).

6.Repeatsteps1through5untilthemachine
doesnotmoveforward.

Important:Alwaysusethecorrecthydraulic

uid.Unspecieduidswilldamagethehydraulic
system.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandshutoff
theengine.Allowtheenginetocool.

2.Unlatchandremovethecowl.

3.Ensurethatthehopperisdownandinthelevel
position.

4.Locatetheuidsightgauge(Figure30)onthe
sideofthehydraulicuidtank.

Note:Whentheuidleveliscorrect,theuid

levelwillcover25%to75%ofthewindowinthe
sightgauge.

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1.Sightgauge

6.Installthebreather/llercap.Wipeupanyspilled
hydraulicuid(Figure31).

ReplacingtheHydraulic Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethe

hydrauliclter.

Important:Donotuseanautomotiveoillteror

severehydraulicsystemdamagemayresult.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,engagethe
parkingbrake.andshutofftheengine.

2.Unlatchandremovethecowl.

3.Placeadrainpanunderthelter(Figure32).

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Figure30

5.Iftheuidlevelislow,removethebreather/ller
capfromthetopofthehydraulictank(Figure

31)andaddenoughofthespeciedhydraulic

uidtoraiseittotheproperlevel.

CAUTION

Thehydraulicbreather/llercapis
designedtopressurizethereservoirto
34kPa(5psi).

Loosenthecapslowlytoavoidinjury
wheneveraddinguidorworkingonthe
hydraulicsystem.Useawrenchonthe
hexdirectlyunderthecap.

Figure31

1.Breather/llercap

2.Hex

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Figure32

1.Hydrauliclter

4.Removetheoldlter(Figure32)andwipethe
surfaceofthelteradaptergasketclean.

5.Applyathincoathydraulicuidtotherubber
gasketonthereplacementlter.

6.Installthereplacementhydrauliclterontothe
lteradapter(Figure32).Tightenitclockwise
untiltherubbergasketcontactsthelteradapter,
thentightenthelteranadditional3/4turn.

7.Cleanupanyspilleduid.

8.Starttheengineandletitrunfor2minutesto

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purgeairfromthesystem.

9.Shutofftheengineandcheckforleaks.

10.Checktheuidlevelinthehydraulictank,refer
toCheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel(page30).

Note:Donotoverllthehydraulictank.

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11.Installthecowlandsecurethelatches.

ChangingtheHydraulic

8.Fillthehydraulictankwithapproximately

28.4liters(30USquarts)ofhydraulicuidas
speciedpreviously.

9.Starttheengineandletitrunfora2to3minutes.

Fluid

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Hydraulicuidtype:Mobil424HydraulicOilor

equivalent

Hydraulicuidcapacity:28.4L(30USqt)

Note:Fortemperaturesbelow1°C(35°F),theuid

shouldbeswitchedtothinner15weighthydraulicuid.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Unlatchandremovethecowl(Figure14and

Figure15).

3.Allowthemachinetocoolcompletely.

4.Removethehydraulictankbreather/llercap
(Figure33).

CAUTION

Thehydraulicbreather/llercapis
designedtopressurizethereservoirto
34kPa(5psi).

10.Shutofftheengine.

11.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelandaddmore
hydraulicuidifnecessary .

12.Installthecowlandsecurethelatches.

Loosenthecapslowlytoavoidinjury
wheneveraddingoilorworkingonthe
hydraulicsystem.Useawrenchonthe
hexdirectlyunderthecap.

Figure33

1.Hex

5.Placealargedrainpanunderthedrainplug
locatedatthebottomofthehydraulictank.

6.Removethedrainplugandallowtheoiltodrain
intothepan.

2.Breather/llercap

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7.Whennished,installandtightenthedrainplug.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertied

recyclingcenter.

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CheckingtheHydraulic Lines

Cleaning

ServiceInterval:Every40hours—Checkthe

hydrauliclinesforleaks,loose
ttings,kinkedlines,loosemounting
supports,wear,anddeterioration.
(Makenecessaryrepairsbefore
operating.)

Every1,500hours/Every2years(whichever
comesrst)—Replaceallmovinghydraulic
hoses.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluidinjected
intotheskinmustbesurgicallyremoved
withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwith
thisformofinjury,organgrenemayresult.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthatejecthigh
pressurehydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks;neveruseyourhands.

RemovingDebrisfromthe Machine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Operatingtheenginewithblocked

screens,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns,and/or
coolingshroudsremoved,willresultinengine
damagefromoverheating.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandshutoff
theengine.Allowtheenginetocool.

2.Unlatchandremovethecowl.

3.Cleananydebrisfromunderthehopper.

4.Wipeawaydebrisfromtheaircleaner.

5.Cleananydebrisbuildupontheengineandin
thetransmissionwithabrushorblower.

Important:Itispreferabletoblowdirt

outratherthanwashingitout.Ifyouuse
water,keepitawayfromelectricalitemsand
hydraulicvalves.

Donotuseahigh-pressurewasher.
High-pressurewashingcandamagethe
electricalsystemandhydraulicvalvesor
depletegrease.

6.Installthecowlandsecurethelatches.

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Storage

plug.

Note:Donotinstallthewireonthespark

1.Shutofftheengineandengagetheparking
brake.

2.Removedirtandgrimefromtheexternalpartsof
theentiremachine,especiallytheengine.Clean
dirtandchafffromtheoutsideoftheengine
cylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page22).

4.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingthe

Machine(page21).

5.Changetheenginecrankcaseoil;referto

ChangingtheEngineOil(page24).

6.Forstorageover30days,preparethemachine
asfollows:

A.Addapetroleum-based

stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe
tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom
stabilizermanufacturer.Donotusean

alcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanolor
methanol).

Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland
usedatalltimes.

9.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.
Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

10.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint
isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

11.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor
storagearea.

12.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

B.Runtheenginefor5minutestodistribute

conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.

C.Shutofftheengine,allowtheengineto

cool,anddrainthefueltankusingapump
typesyphon.

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Choketheengine.

F.Startandruntheengineuntilitwillnotstart

again.

G.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasper

localcodes.

Important:Donotstore

stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.

7.Removethesparkplugandcheckthecondition
ofit;refertoReplacingtheSparkPlug(page24).

8.Preparetheengineasfollows:

A.Withthesparkplugremovedfromthe

engine,pour2tablespoonsofengineoil
intothesparkplughole.

B.Placearagoverthesparkplugholeto

catchanyoilspray,thenpullthestarter
ropetocranktheengineanddistributethe
oilinsidethecylinder.

C.Installthesparkplug.

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Notes:

CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation

Whatisthiswarning?

Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:

WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.

WhatisProp65?

Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto
California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother
reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto
informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.

Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith
theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the
CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese
chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all

AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2)
haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.

Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?

Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot
limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproductsAdditionally,someonlineandmailorder
retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.

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HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?

Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning
atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow
thefederalandinternationalstandards.

Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?

•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.

•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies

makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.

•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.

•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora

productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.

WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?

Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerwithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand
use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof
exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromT oroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe
“nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifT orodoesnotprovidethese
warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

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