Starting the Engine Stopping the Vehicle Parking the Vehicle Cargo Bed Tailgate Latches New Vehicle Break-in Transporting the Vehicle Towing the Vehicle Towing a Trailer @2001 by The Toro Company All Rights Reserved 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420-1196...
Authorized Service Important information. calls attention to special Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model mechanical information and Note: emphasizes general and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 information worthy of special attention.
New York, New York 10018 U. S. A. • Do not drive the vehicle when you are tired. Be sure to take occasional breaks. It is very important Underwriters Laboratories that you stay alert at all times. 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, Illinois 60062 U.S.A.
Page 5
bottom of the filler neck). Do not overfill it. – Avoid sudden stops and starts. Do not go from reverse to forward or forward to reverse – Wipe up any spilled gasoline. without first coming to a complete stop. While Operating –...
Page 6
Note: If the vehicle is on an incline, block the Operating on Hills wheels after getting off of the vehicle. WARNING Braking Operating the vehicle on a hill may cause tipping or rolling of the vehicle, or the engine may stall and •...
Page 7
not slam on the brakes when rolling backward, as gravity is high. Items such as bricks, fertilizer, or this may cause the vehicle to overturn. landscape timbers stack higher in the box. The higher a load is stacked, the more likely the •...
Page 8
• Do not adjust the ground speed governor. To ensure safety and accuracy, have an authorized Toro distributor check the ground speed. • If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is required, contact an authorized Toro distributor.
Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 99-7346 99-7350 Parking brake 1. Maximum tongue weight is 23 kg (50 lbs.) 2.
Page 11
99-7343 1. Warning—read the operator’s manual. 2. Only drive this vehicle off- highway. This vehicle is not made for use on public streets, roads, or highways. 3. Do not carry passengers in the cargo bed. They may fall out of the vehicle. 4.
99-7352 1. Read the operator’s manual for information on fuses. 2. 10-amp. fuse for optional road light kit 3. 15-amp. fuse for optional rear lift kit 4. 10-amp. fuse—open 5. 10-amp. fuse for headlights 6. 10-amp. fuse for ignition system 7.
Before Operating pressure. Checking the Crankcase Oil The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase; Fuel Tank however, the oil level must be checked before and after the engine is first started. DANGER 1. Position the machine on a level surface. In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive.
suitable for automotive use (85 pump octan Operation minimum). Leaded gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the Important Never use gasoline containing machine from the normal operating position. methanol, gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol, gasoline additives, or white gas because engine fuel system damage could result.
Page 15
on a steep grade, make sure the parking brake is vehicle will start in either direction. applied. Place blocks at the downhill side of the wheels. Note: If the gear shift selector is in reverse when the ignition is turned on, a buzzer will sound to warn the operator.the Important : The vehicle should always be stopped...
Note: These tires are different than car tires, they require less pressure to minimize turf compaction and damage. • Check all fluid levels and add the appropriate amount of Toro specified fluids, if any are found to be low. • Check brake pedal operation. Figure 7 1.
Starting the Engine 1. Sit in the operator’s seat, insert the key into the ignition switch, and turn the key clockwise to the On position. Note: If the gear shift selector is in reverse, the buzzer will sound to warn the operator. 2.
until several hours of use has caused the brakes to Tailgate Latches become burnished (broke-in). 1. To open the tailgate latches, lift the latch handles • Vary vehicle speeds during operation. Avoid fast up (Fig. 11). The latches will spring out toward starts and quick stops.
In case of emergency, the vehicle can be towed for a weight in the front of the trailer. This places short distance. However, Toro does not recommend approximately 10% of the gross trailer weight on the this as a standard procedure.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure • Check the engine oil. After First 8 hours • Check the drive belt tension. • Check the starter belt tension. •...
CAUTION If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidentally start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire(s) from the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance.
Figure 15 1. Rear jacking points Figure 17 1. Secondary clutch Neutral Lock Assembly Servicing the Engine Oil When performing routine maintenance and/or engine diagnostics, the transaxle must be shifted into a neutral position. The vehicle does not have a neutral Service Interval/Specification position on the shift lever, so the following steps must be performed:...
Checking the Oil Level Changing the Oil Filter To check the oil level, refer to Checking the Replace the oil filter every 100 operating hours or Crankcase Oil, page 13. yearly, whichever occurs first. 1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing Changing and Draining the Oil and Draining the Oil, page 24.
Page 25
Ensure the cover is sealing around the air cleaner Cleaning the Filter Element body. Important Do not wash or reuse a damaged filter. Air Cleaner Filter: Inspect after every 100 operating 1. Washing method: hours; replace after every 200 hours or sooner if dirty or damaged.
2. Insert the new filter properly into the air cleaner body. Ensure the filter is sealed properly by applying pressure to outer rim of the filter when installing. Do not press on the flexible center of the filter. 3. Reinstall the cover and secure the latches. Greasing the Machine Figure 21 Service Interval/Specification...
1. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the key. (Fig. 24). 2. Raise the vehicle off the ground; see Jacking the 5. Rotate the front “A” frame to desired position Vehicle page 22. (Fig. 24). The distance from the bottom side of the front hitch to the ground should be 9 to 9- ⁄...
yearly, whichever occurs first. Inspect for deterioration, damage, or loose connections. Replacing the Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter after every 800 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. 1. Raise the bed and support it with the prop rod. Figure 27 2.
(Fig. 31) and let fluid flow into drain pan. Replacing the Spark Plug Reinstall and tighten the plug when fluid stops 1. Clean the area around the spark plugs so foreign draining. matter cannot fall into the cylinder when the spark plug is removed.
Fuses There are three fuses in the machine’s electrical system. They are located beneath the bed in a box on the right hand side of the frame (Fig. 33). Fuses: Ignition System—10 amp. Lights—10 amp. Power Point—10 amp. (15 amp. max.) Figure 34 1.
Page 32
Voltage: 12 volts with 280 cold-cranking Amps @ battery post. –17.8°C (0°F). 6. Remove the battery from the chassis. Removing the Battery Installing the Battery 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface, set the 1. Set the battery on the battery base so the battery parking brake, turn the ignition off and remove posts are toward the rear of the vehicle.
Charging the Battery Washing the Vehicle Important Always keep the battery fully charged The vehicle should be washed as needed. Use water (1.260 specific gravity). This is especially important alone or with a mild detergent. A rag may be used, to prevent battery damage when the temperature is however, the hood will loose some of its luster.