Toro 22304 Operator's Manual
Toro 22304 Operator's Manual

Toro 22304 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3324-236
Dingo 222
Traction Unit
Model Number 22304—200000001 & Up
Operator's Manual
Domestic English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3324-236 Dingo 222 Traction Unit Model Number 22304—200000001 & Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)
  • Page 2 Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product correctly. Reading this All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied manual will help you and others avoid personal injury with your new product, so feel free to contact your and damage to the product.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Page Driving Forward or Backward ..Safety ....... . . Stopping the Traction Unit .
  • Page 4: Safety

    If a spark-arrester is required, Do not exceed the rated operating capacity, as contact your Toro dealer. Genuine Toro approved the traction unit may become unstable which spark-arresters are approved by the USDA Forestry may result in loss of control.
  • Page 5 Allow them to cool before attempting improve stability. to maintain, adjust, or service. Use only Toro approved attachments. Locate and mark underground utilities before Attachments can change the stability and the digging to avoid the risk of electrical shock or operating characteristics of the traction unit.
  • Page 6 Safety Do not operate on wet grass. Reduced traction Keep nuts and bolts tight. Keep equipment in could cause sliding. good condition. Do not park the traction unit on a hillside or Never tamper with safety devices. Check safety slope without lowering the attachment to the systems for proper operation before each use.
  • Page 7 Safety Keep your body and hands away from pin hole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid. Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury requiring surgery within a few hours by a qualified surgeon or gangrene may result.
  • Page 8: Slope Chart

    Safety Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2–4.
  • Page 9: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Safety 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. RATED OPERATING CAPACITY 515 LBS. On Loader Cross Bar Near Oil Fill (Part No.
  • Page 10: Assembly

    Assembly Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped. DESCRIPTION QTY. Valve Lever Install valve lever Start the engine Oil filter Break–in oil change Chain link Spare parts Installing the Valve Lever Activating the Battery Thread the lever into the pump selector valve The traction unit is shipped with a dry battery.
  • Page 11 Assembly Gently push the hydraulic hoses aside and lift Charge the battery at a rate of 4 amperes or less the battery out of the chassis. for 4 hours (12 volts). POTENTIAL HAZARD Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and it causes severe burns.
  • Page 12 Assembly Install the battery into the chassis (Fig. 2). Secure the battery in the chassis with the battery clamp, strip, and wing nut (Fig. 2). 10. Using the bolt and wing nut supplied with the battery, connect the positive (red) cable to the positive (+) battery post (Fig.
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Overall height 49.0 inches (125 cm) and more. Contact your Toro dealer for a list of all approved Dingo attachments and accessories. Weight 1565 lbs (710kg)
  • Page 14: Stability Data

    Check Before Operating Stability Data The following table lists the maximum slope recommended for the traction unit in the positions listed in the table. Slopes over the listed degree may cause the traction unit to become unstable. The data in the table assumes that the loader arms are fully lowered and that the factory installed tires are on the traction unit, inflated to the recommended pressure;...
  • Page 15: Before Operating

    Before Operating Before operating, check the fuel and oil level, remove debris from the traction unit, and check the tire pressure. Also, ensure that the area is clear of people POTENTIAL HAZARD and debris. You should also know and have marked When fueling, under certain circumstances, the locations of all utility lines.
  • Page 16: Using Stabilizer/Conditioner

    Check Before Operating Filling the Fuel Tank Checking the Oil Level Park the traction unit on a level surface, lower Park the traction unit on a level surface, lower the loader arms, and stop the engine. the loader arms, and stop the engine. Remove the key and allow the engine to cool.
  • Page 17: Removing Debris From The Traction Unit

    Use only Group 1 ISO type 46/68 anti–wear hydraulic fluids, recommended for ambient Traction Unit temperatures consistently below 100 F, such as Toro Hy-Pro, Mobil Fluid 424, or other equivalent fluid. IMPORTANT: Operating the engine with a IMPORTANT: Use only the group 1 ISO type blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling 46/68 anti-wear hydraulic fluids.
  • Page 18: Tire Pressure

    Check Before Operating Tire Pressure Maintain the air pressure in the tires as specified. Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate reading. Pressure: 20–30 psi Note: Use a lower tire pressure (20 psi) when operating in sandy soil conditions to provide better traction in the loose soil.
  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation To stop the engine, rotate the key to the off position. Throttle Lever POTENTIAL HAZARD Operator could fall off platform. Move the control forward to increase the engine WHAT CAN HAPPEN speed and rearward to decrease speed. Operator could be seriously injured. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Choke Lever Do not move any of the control levers...
  • Page 20 Operation Loader Arm Lever To lower the loader arms, slowly push the loader arm lever forward. POTENTIAL HAZARD If the pump selector lever is moved while To raise the loader arms, slowly pull the loader arm the traction unit is in motion, the traction lever rearward.
  • Page 21: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Operation Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine Stand on the platform. Figure 9 Move the auxiliary hydraulics valve lever to 1. Flow divider control 4. 10 to 11 o’clock position 2. Knob 5. 9 o’clock position neutral. 3. 12 o’clock position Move the throttle lever midway between slow (turtle) and fast (rabbit) positions.
  • Page 22: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Operation Stopping the Engine Stopping the Traction Unit Move the throttle lever to the slow (turtle) To stop the traction unit, move the traction control position. levers to neutral and the throttle lever to slow (turtle), lower loader arms to the ground, and turn the ignition Lower the loader arms to the ground.
  • Page 23: Using The Cylinder Locks

    Figure 11 1. Cylinder lock 4. Clevis pin Connecting an Attachment 2. Lift cylinder 5. Lift cylinder rod 3. Hairpin cotter IMPORTANT: Use only Toro approved attachments. Attachments can change the stability and the operating characteristics of Start the engine.
  • Page 24 Operation the traction unit. The warranty of the traction unit may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. IMPORTANT: Before installing the attachment, ensure that the mount plates are m–4056 free of any dirt or debris. Figure 14 Position the attachment on a level surface with 1.
  • Page 25: Securing The Traction Unit For Transport

    Operation Stop the engine. Disengage the quick attach pins by turning them to the outside. POTENTIAL HAZARD Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure If the attachment uses hydraulics, move the can penetrate skin and cause injury. auxiliary hydraulics lever forward, backward, WHAT CAN HAPPEN and back to neutral to relieve pressure at the Fluid accidentally injected into the skin...
  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Maintenance Service Interval Chart Each Service Operation Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Yearly Hydraulic Fluid–check level Initial Hydraulic Fluid–change Hydraulic Filter–change Initial Engine Oil—check level Engine Oil—change Initial Engine Oil Filter–change (200 hours or every other oil change) Wheel Nuts–tighten Initial Traction Drive Chain—lubricate Chassis—grease...
  • Page 27: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    Maintenance POTENTIAL HAZARD If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Remove the key from the ignition switch and and disconnect negative battery cable from battery before you do any maintenance.
  • Page 28: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Maintenance Cleaning the Foam Element Servicing the Engine Oil Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm Change oil after the first 25 operating hours and then water. When the element is clean, rinse it every 100 operating hours thereafter. thoroughly.
  • Page 29 Maintenance Changing/Draining Oil Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This warms the oil so it drains better. Park the traction unit so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to ensure that the oil drains completely. Lower the loader arms, chock the wheels, stop the engine, and remove the key.
  • Page 30: Servicing The Spark Plugs

    Maintenance Changing the Oil Filter Servicing the Spark Plugs Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other Check the spark plugs after every 200 operating oil change. hours. Ensure that the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing each spark Note: Change the oil filter more frequently plug.
  • Page 31: Greasing And Lubrication

    Maintenance Checking the Spark Plugs Greasing and Lubrication Look at the center of the spark plugs (Fig. 20). If Grease all pivot joints every 8 operating hours and you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the immediately after every washing. Lubricate the drive engine is operating properly.
  • Page 32: Replacing The Fuel Filter

    Maintenance Replacing the Fuel Filter Draining the Fuel Tank Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. POTENTIAL HAZARD Replacing the Fuel Filter In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. Do not re-install a dirty filter. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Lower the loader arms, stop the engine, and A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn...
  • Page 33: Servicing The Hydraulic System

    Fill the hydraulic tank with approximately 15 system damage may result. gal. (57 L) of Toro Hy-Pro, Mobil Fluid 424, or equivalent (refer to Checking Hydraulic Fluid on page 15). IMPORTANT: Do not substitute automotive oil or severe hydraulic system damage may result.
  • Page 34: Servicing The Traction Drive Chains

    Maintenance Measure the distance between the bottom of the chain guard and the lower chain span (Fig. 23). If the slack in the chain is not within 1–1/2 to POTENTIAL HAZARD 2–1/2 inches (3.8 to 6.35 cm), adjust the tension Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure (refer to Adjusting the Tension).
  • Page 35: Servicing The Battery

    Maintenance a solution of four parts water and one part baking soda. Apply a light coating of grease to the battery terminals to reduce corrosion. Voltage: 12 v, 380 Cold Cranking Amps Checking the Electrolyte Level Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel. Lift off the filler caps (Fig.
  • Page 36: Cleaning And Storage

    Maintenance Remove the filler caps from the battery and Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air connect a 3 to 4 amp battery charger to the Cleaner, page 25. battery posts. Grease the traction unit; refer to Greasing and Charge the battery at a rate of 4 amperes or less Lubrication, page 29.
  • Page 37 Maintenance B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool and drain the fuel tank; refer to Draining Fuel Tank, page 30. D. Restart the engine and run it until it stops. Choke the engine.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Starter does not crank Auxiliary hydraulics lever is Move lever to neutral not in neutral position. position. Battery is dead. Charge the battery. Electrical connections are Check electrical connections corroded or loose. for good contact. Relay or switch is defective.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Machine does not drive. Flow divider valve lever is in Move lever to the 12 to 10 9 o’clock position. o’clock position. Hydro fluid level low. Add hydro fluid to reservoir. Traction pump drive coupler Contact Service Dealer.
  • Page 40: Warranty

    Systems Product (“Product”) to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the period of time listed below. Where a warrantable condition exists, Toro will repair the Product at no cost to you including diagnosis, labor, parts, and transportation. This warranty begins on the date the Product is delivered to the original retail purchaser.

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