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FormNo.3421-173RevB
MB-1600MudBuggy
ModelNo.68038—SerialNo.402350000andUp 
ModelNo.68038G—SerialNo.402350000andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com. 
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3421-173*B
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
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 
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin 
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped, 
andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstates 
orfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or 
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService 
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel 
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers 
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace 
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if 
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother 
productinformation.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied 
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental 
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission 
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance, 
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough 
theenginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyprofessional, 
hiredoperatorsincommercialapplications.This 
machineisastable,reliable,andproductivemachine 
forcarryingandmovingmaterialsforanyjobsite.Itis 
primarilydesignedtomoveconcrete,mortar,gravel, 
dirt,ordebrisaroundjobsites.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate 
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid 
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor 
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor 
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga 
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
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ModelNo.
SerialNo.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas 
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol 
(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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Specications..................................................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
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Safety
Improperuseormaintenanceofthemachinecan 
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, 
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay 
attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol 
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety 
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay 
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
,whichmeans:
–Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainer
wherethereisanopename,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.Itisammable
anditsvaporsareexplosive.
–Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,and
othersourcesofignition. 
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer. 
–Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank
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
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
•Ensurethattheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore
operatingthemachine.Shutoffthemachineif 
anyoneentersthearea.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Donotexceedtheratedoperatingcapacity,asthe
machinemaybecomeunstablewhichmayresult 
inlossofcontrol.
•Neverjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.
•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing
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 
machineonlyinareaswherethereissufcient 
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
andwalkbehindthemachineuntilitisonat 
ground.
•Operateupanddownslopeswiththeheavy
endofthemachineuphill.Weightdistribution 
changeswithafullhopper.Afullhoppermakes 
thefrontofthemachinetheheavyend,sowhen 
ontravelingupordownslopeswithafullhopper, 
walk-behindthemachinewiththefullhopperuphill.
•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do
notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches, 
embankments,waterorotherhazards.The 
machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelortrack
MaintenanceandStorage
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore
themachinenearanopename.
•Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,
andwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting, 
cleaning,orrepairingthemachine.
•Cleandebrisfromdrives,mufers,andtheengine
tohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Neverallow
untrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectthebattery,negativeterminalrstand
positiveterminallast,beforemakinganyrepairs. 
Connectthebatterypositiveterminalrstand 
negativeterminallast.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving
parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith 
theenginerunning.
•Chargebatteriesinanopen,well-ventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandames.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,andamesawayfromthebattery.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic 
uid.Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic 
leaks;neveruseyourhands.Hydraulicuid 
escapingunderpressurecanpenetrateskinand 
causeinjury,requiringsurgerywithinafewhours 
byaqualiedsurgeon;otherwise,gangrenemay 
result.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
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 
damagecausedbyaninsufcientamountofoilin 
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)controlstheowof 
fuelfromthefueltanktothecarburetor.Thevalve 
islocatedunderneaththechokelever.Movethe 
shutoffvalvetotheOnpositionbeforeattemptingto 
starttheengine.Onceyouhavenishedusingthe 
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,youmustrstmovethis
controltotheONposition.Whenyouwanttoshutoff 
theengine,movethisswitchtotheOFFposition.
RecoilStarterHandle
Tostarttheengine,pullontherecoilstarterhandle 
(Figure5)quicklytoturntheengineover.Theengine 
controlsdescribedinFigure5mustallbesetcorrectly 
fortheenginetostart.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
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)
3
(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.Areor 
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers 
andcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, 
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuel 
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed 
trailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull. 
Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6 
to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom 
ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe 
tankallowsfueltoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay 
awayfromanopenameorwherefuel 
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand 
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Donot 
usefuelthathasbeenstoredformorethan 
30days.
•Donotoperatewithouttheentireexhaust 
systeminplaceandinproperworking 
condition.
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static 
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark 
whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor 
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers 
andcandamageproperty.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground 
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle 
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 
providethefollowingbenets:
•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 
belowthebottomofthellerneck.
Important:Thisspaceinthetankallows
fueltoexpand.Donotllthefueltank 
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.Parkthemachineoutofmaintrafcareasand 
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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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst50hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every40hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
Every200hours
Every300hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Checkservicebrakeoperation.
•Checkparkingbrakeoperation.
•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.
•Removedebrisfromthemachine.
•Checkforloosefasteners.
•Checktheconditionofthetires.
•Checkthelugnuts.
•Checkthehydrauliclinesforleaks,loosettings,kinkedlines,loosemounting 
supports,wear,anddeterioration.
•Greaseandoilthemachine.
•Cleantheaircleaner.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Check/adjustthesparkplug.
•Cleanthesedimentcup.
•Replacethehydrauliclter.
•Changethehydraulicuid.
•Replacethepaperelement.
•Replacethesparkplug.
•Changethefuellter.
Every1,000hours
Every1,500hours
Yearly
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Drainandushthefueltank.
•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, 
lubricateallgreasettingsforthebearingsand 
bushingsafterevery50hoursofoperationwithNo. 
2lithiumgrease.Lubricatebearingsandbushings 
immediatelyaftereverywashing,regardlessofthe 
intervallisted.Also,applyalightcoatingofoilonto 
thecontrolcables.
Thegreasettinglocationsandquantitiesareas 
follows:
Note:Removetheblueprotectioncapsbefore
greasingandreplacewhennished.
•Hopperpivotpoints(Quantity2)—Figure16
Figure16
•Cylinderpivots(Quantity2)—Figure17
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Figure17
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EngineMaintenance
5.Wipetheoilllercap/dipstickcleanandinsertit 
intollerport.
CheckingtheEngine-Oil 
Level
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Oiltype:APIclassicationSJorlater.
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.Cleanaroundtheoilllercap/dipstick(Figure
18).
Note:Donotscrewintoport.
Important:Donotoverllthecrankcase
withoilbecausetheenginemaybedamaged.
6.Removeandchecklevelofoil.
Note:Ifoillevelisnearorbelowthelowerlimit
markonthedipstick,addonlyenoughofthe 
speciedoiltoraiseleveltotheupperlimitmark 
(bottomedgeoftheoilllhole);refertoFigure
18.
7.Checklevelofoil(Figure18).
8.Installtheoilllercap/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.Removethewingnutfromtheairlterand 
removethelter(Figure19).
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4.Removetheoilllercap/dipstickbyrotatingit 
counterclockwise(Figure18).
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C.Saturatetheelementwithcleanengineoil.
Squeezeelementtoremoveexcessoiland 
todistributeoilthoroughly .
7.Cleaningthepaperelement:Tapthelter 
elementseveraltimesonahardsurface 
toremovedirtorblowcompressedair(not 
exceeding2.07bar(30psi)throughthelter 
elementfromtheinside.Nevertrytobrushoff 
dirt;brushingwillforcedirtintothebers.
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.Removethefoamlterfromthepaperlter 
(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:Aftertherst50hours—Change
theengineoil.
Every100hours—Changetheengineoil.
Crankcasecapacity:1.1L(1.16USqt).
Oiltype:APIclassicationSJorlater.
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.Fillthecrankcasewiththespeciedoil;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.Areor 
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers 
andcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, 
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuel 
thatspills.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull. 
Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis25 
mm(1inch)belowthebottomoftheller 
neck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows 
fueltoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay 
awayfromanopenameorwherefuel 
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand 
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Donot 
usefuelthathasbeenstoredformorethan 
30days.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground 
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle 
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 
nonammablesolvent,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
comesrst)
1.Shutofftheengineandengagetheparking 
brake.Allowtheenginetocool.
2.Rotatetheleverforthetank-shutoffvalve 
forwardanduptotheOFFposition(Figure23).
Note:Drainthefuelfromtheoldfuellter
disposeofthefuelandlteratanauthorized 
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.Alignthearrowonthecaseofthenewfuellter
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tocorrespondwiththefuelowtotheengine 
(Figure25).
Note:Ensurethatthehoseclampsare
slippedoverthehosesattachedtotheengine 
fuel-shutoffvalveandthetank-shutoffvalve.
8.Insertthebarbedttingofthefuellterintothe 
hosefromtheengineswitch(Figure25).
9.Insertthebarbedttingattheotherendof 
thefuellterintothehoseattachedtothe 
tank-shutoffvalve(Figure25).
10.Aligntheclampsoverthehosesatthebarbed 
areaofthelter,andsecuretheclampstothe 
hoses.
11.Connectthespark-plugwire(Figure24).
12.Openthetank-shutoffvalveandturnonthe 
engineswitch,andcheckforfuelleaks(Figure
23).
Figure24
1.Spark-plugwire
6.Removethehoseclampsandhosefromthe 
barbedttingatfuellter(Figure25).
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DrainingtheFuelTank
DriveSystem
ServiceInterval:Every1,000hours/Yearly
(whichevercomesrst)—Drainand 
ushthefueltank.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely 
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor 
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers 
andcandamageproperty.
•Drainfuelfromthefueltankwhenthe 
engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopen 
area.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neversmokewhendrainingfuel,andstay 
awayfromanopenameorwhereaspark 
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
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan 
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluidinjected 
intotheskinmustbesurgicallyremoved 
withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwith 
thisformofinjuryorgangrenemayresult.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom 
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject 
high-pressurehydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic 
leaks,neveruseyourhands.
Checkingthe 
Hydraulic-FluidLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Hydraulicuidtype:Mobil424HydraulicOilor
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equivalent
Themachinehydraulictankislledatthefactorywith 
approximately28.4L(30USqt)ofhydraulicuid.
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.Unspecieduidswilldamagethehydraulic 
system.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandshutoff 
theengine.Allowtheenginetocool.
2.Unlatchandremovethecowl.
3.Ensurethatthehopperisdownandinthelevel 
position.
4.Locatetheuidsightgauge(Figure30)onthe 
sideofthehydraulicuidtank.
Note:Whentheuidleveliscorrect,theuid
levelwillcover25%to75%ofthewindowinthe 
sightgauge.
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1.Sightgauge
6.Installthebreather/llercap.Wipeupanyspilled 
hydraulicuid(Figure31).
ReplacingtheHydraulic 
Filter
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethe
hydrauliclter.
Important:Donotuseanautomotiveoillteror
severehydraulicsystemdamagemayresult.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,engagethe 
parkingbrake.andshutofftheengine.
2.Unlatchandremovethecowl.
3.Placeadrainpanunderthelter(Figure32).
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Figure30
5.Iftheuidlevelislow,removethebreather/ller 
capfromthetopofthehydraulictank(Figure
31)andaddenoughofthespeciedhydraulic
uidtoraiseittotheproperlevel.
CAUTION
Thehydraulicbreather/llercapis 
designedtopressurizethereservoirto 
34kPa(5psi).
Loosenthecapslowlytoavoidinjury 
wheneveraddinguidorworkingonthe 
hydraulicsystem.Useawrenchonthe 
hexdirectlyunderthecap.
Figure31
1.Breather/llercap
2.Hex
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Figure32
1.Hydrauliclter
4.Removetheoldlter(Figure32)andwipethe 
surfaceofthelteradaptergasketclean.
5.Applyathincoathydraulicuidtotherubber 
gasketonthereplacementlter.
6.Installthereplacementhydrauliclterontothe 
lteradapter(Figure32).Tightenitclockwise 
untiltherubbergasketcontactsthelteradapter, 
thentightenthelteranadditional3/4turn.
7.Cleanupanyspilleduid.
8.Starttheengineandletitrunfor2minutesto
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purgeairfromthesystem.
9.Shutofftheengineandcheckforleaks.
10.Checktheuidlevelinthehydraulictank,refer 
toCheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel(page30).
Note:Donotoverllthehydraulictank.
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11.Installthecowlandsecurethelatches.
ChangingtheHydraulic
8.Fillthehydraulictankwithapproximately
28.4liters(30USquarts)ofhydraulicuidas 
speciedpreviously.
9.Starttheengineandletitrunfora2to3minutes.
Fluid
ServiceInterval:Every200hours
Hydraulicuidtype:Mobil424HydraulicOilor
equivalent
Hydraulicuidcapacity:28.4L(30USqt)
Note:Fortemperaturesbelow1°C(35°F),theuid
shouldbeswitchedtothinner15weighthydraulicuid.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Unlatchandremovethecowl(Figure14and
Figure15).
3.Allowthemachinetocoolcompletely.
4.Removethehydraulictankbreather/llercap 
(Figure33).
CAUTION
Thehydraulicbreather/llercapis 
designedtopressurizethereservoirto 
34kPa(5psi).
10.Shutofftheengine.
11.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelandaddmore 
hydraulicuidifnecessary .
12.Installthecowlandsecurethelatches.
Loosenthecapslowlytoavoidinjury 
wheneveraddingoilorworkingonthe 
hydraulicsystem.Useawrenchonthe 
hexdirectlyunderthecap.
Figure33
1.Hex
5.Placealargedrainpanunderthedrainplug 
locatedatthebottomofthehydraulictank.
6.Removethedrainplugandallowtheoiltodrain 
intothepan.
2.Breather/llercap
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7.Whennished,installandtightenthedrainplug.
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertied
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 
comesrst)—Replaceallmovinghydraulic 
hoses.
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan 
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluidinjected 
intotheskinmustbesurgicallyremoved 
withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwith 
thisformofinjury,organgrenemayresult.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom 
pinholeleaksornozzlesthatejecthigh 
pressurehydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic 
leaks;neveruseyourhands.
RemovingDebrisfromthe 
Machine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Operatingtheenginewithblocked
screens,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns,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 
cylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.
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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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 
CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese 
chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all
AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2) 
haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.
Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?
Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot 
limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproductsAdditionally,someonlineandmailorder 
retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.
.
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 
“nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifT orodoesnotprovidethese 
warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.
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