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Form No. 3350-707 Twister 1600 Utility Vehicle Model No. 12004—Serial No. 240000001 and Up Model No. 12004TC—Serial No. 240000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN, GB) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
..... . . additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and 2003 by The Toro Company Contact us at www.Toro.com...
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal the location of the model and serial numbers on the safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the product. instruction may result in personal injury or death. Warning This vehicle is an off-highway vehicle only and is not designed, equipped, or manufactured for use on public streets, roads, or highways.
Before operating the vehicle, always check the – Use extreme caution and reduce speed around designated areas of the vehicle that are stated in the unfamiliar areas or any areas that have abrupt pre-starting section of this manual. If something is changes in ground conditions or elevation.
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Braking Turning while traveling up or down hills can be dangerous. If you have to turn while on a hill, do it Slow down before you approach an obstacle. This gives slowly and cautiously. Never make sharp or fast turns. you extra time to stop or turn away.
Shifting loads can cause the To be sure of optimum performance and safety, always vehicle to tip over. purchase genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous. Altering this...
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. 99-7350 1. Maximum tongue weight is 50 lb. (23 kg); maximum trailer weight is 400 lb.
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104-6592 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 2. The maximum combined operator and passenger weight is 400 lb. (181 kg.). 3. The maximum cargo weight is 1200 lb. (544 kg). 4. The base weight of the vehicle is 1100 lb. (500 kg). 5.
104-6581 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Fire hazard—before fueling, stop the engine. 3. Tipping hazard—do not drive the vehicle across or up a slope greater than 12 degrees; drive slowly when turning, when carrying a full or heavy load, and when driving on rough terrain; keep the vehicle speed under 18 MPH (29 km/h). 4.
Operator Video Watch before operating the machine. Registration Card Complete and return to Toro. Checking the Crankcase Oil The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase; however, the level of the oil must be checked before and after the engine is first started.
Fuel Tank Filling the Fuel Tank The fuel tank capacity is approximately 7 gallons (26.5 l). Recommended Gasoline 1. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake. Use fresh, clean, unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use (87 pump octane minimum). Leaded 2.
Checking the Transmission Oil Brake Pedal The brake pedal is used to stop or slow the vehicle (Fig. 5). The transaxle fluid level should be at the bottom of the level indicator hole (Fig. 4). If it is not, fill the reservoir with the appropriate fluid;...
Choke Control Hour Meter The choke control is located below and to the right of the The hour meter (Fig. 8) indicates the total number of hours operator’s seat. To start a cold engine, close the carburetor that the engine has run. choke (Fig.
Check all fluid levels and add the appropriate amount of Raising the Bed Toro specified fluids, if any are found to be low. 1. Slide the latch upward toward the top of the cutout in Check the brake pedal operation.
3. Raise the bed to its full height; then lower it slightly to 2. To close the tailgate latches, lift the handles upward and engage the prop rod (Fig. 12). slide them toward the outside of the vehicle. 3. Push the latch handles downward to secure the latch and tailgate.
Gravel The vehicle is capable of pulling trailers. Two types of tow 3/4 full (approx.) hitches are available for the vehicle, depending on your application. Contact your Authorized Toro Dealer for 1/2 full (approx.) details. Sand When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not overload 3/4 full your vehicle or trailer.
Avoid parking a vehicle with a trailer on a hill. If you must park on a hill, engage the parking brake and block the trailer tires. Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Caution If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently 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. Set the wire(s) aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug(s).
3. Tighten one of the locknuts (Fig. 18) just enough to take the slack out of the shift cable. Note: You must hold the threaded shaft below the bracket to tighten the locknut on top. 4. Tighten the other locknut just enough to take the slack out of the other shift cable.
USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS Changing the Oil Filter Replace the oil filter every 100 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. 1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing and Draining the Oil, page 22. 2. Remove the existing oil filter (Fig. 20). Apply a light coat of clean oil to the new filter gasket.
4. Gently slide the filter out of the air cleaner body to 2. Compressed air method: reduce the amount of dust dislodged (Fig. 21). Avoid A. Blow compressed air from the inside to the outside knocking the filter against the air cleaner body. of the dry filter element.
Checking the Brake Fluid Level The brake fluid reservoir is filled and shipped from the factory with DOT 3 brake fluid. Check the level before the engine is first started and every 8 hours or daily, thereafter. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, set the parking brake, turn the ignition off, and remove the key.
Measure the ride height on a flat surface, from the bottom of the front tongue to the ground. 1. Jack the front end of the vehicle off of the ground; refer to Jacking the Vehicle, page 20. 2. Remove the travel limiting bolt (Fig. 25). 3.
If the vehicle will be run with medium to heavy loads most 4. Rotate both tie rods to move the front of the tire inward of the time, set the toe-in on the high side of the or outward. recommended amount. If it is going to be run with a light 5.
Figure 32 5. Lubricate the moving parts in the areas circled in Figure 1. Fuel filter 31 using Toro Dry Lubricant Spray, available through your Authorized Toro Dealer or Distributor. 4. Install the replacement fuel filter to the fuel lines with the clamps previously removed.
2. Pull the spark plug wires off of the spark plugs and remove the plugs from the cylinder head. 3. Check the condition of the side electrode, center electrode, and center electrode insulator to ensure that there is no damage. 0.030 in.
Servicing the Battery Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after m–5362 handling. Figure 36 Important 1. Charge circuit 3. Power point Do not jump start the vehicle.
3. Install the battery in the chassis; refer to Installing the Warning Battery, page 30. Battery terminals or metal tools could short Storing the Battery against metal vehicle components, causing sparks. If the machine will be stored for more than 30 days, remove Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, the battery and charge it fully.
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.