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Form No. 3326-444
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Utility Vehicle
Model No. 12003—210000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3326-444 Twister Utility Vehicle Model No. 12003—210000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ........The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee ... . .
  • Page 3: Warning

    To reduce the potential for injury, additional information, contact an Authorized Service comply with these safety instructions and always pay Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and attention to the safety alert symbol, which means serial numbers of your product ready.
  • Page 4: While Operating

    Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate the Always watch out for and avoid low overhangs such as machine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, or tree limbs, door jambs, and over-head walkways. Make sneakers. Do not wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry sure there is enough room over head to easily clear the which could get caught in moving parts and cause vehicle and your head.
  • Page 5 Before getting off of the seat: These extra cautions need to be taken when operating the vehicle on a hill: A. Stop the movement of the machine. Slow down before starting up or down a hill. B. Set the parking brake. If the engine stalls or you begin to lose headway while C.
  • Page 6: Maintenance

    This To be sure of optimum performance and safety, always shifting happens most often while turning, going up or purchase genuine Toro replacement parts and down hills, suddenly changing speeds, or while driving accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by over rough surfaces.
  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE (TREE, BUILDING, FENCEPOST, POLE, ETC.)
  • Page 9: Safety And Instruction Decals

    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 1. Parking brake 3. Parking brake off 2. Parking brake on 99-7952 1.
  • Page 10 99-7345 104-6856 1. Danger—read the operator’s manual. 1. Read the operator’s manual for further instructions. 2. Hot surface hazard—keep hands away. 2. The maximum combined operator and passenger weight 3. Entanglement hazard—stay away from moving parts. should not exceed 400 lb. (181 kg). 4.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    99-7344 1. Danger—read the operator’s manual. 2. Fuel is flammable. Stop the engine before adding fuel. 3. Tipping hazard—do not drive across slopes that are greater than 15 degrees or up slopes greater than 12 degrees. Reduce speed when turning, carrying heavy loads, or driving on rough terrain. Keep the engine speed under 16 MPH (26 km/h). 4.
  • Page 12: Setup

    Operator Video Watch before operating the machine. Registration Card Complete and return to Toro. Checking the Crankcase Oil opening until the oil level is up to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick; refer to Engine Oil, page , for the proper oil type and viscosity.
  • Page 13: Operation

    Danger In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
  • Page 14: Brake Pedal

    Brake Pedal The brake pedal is used to stop or slow the vehicle (Fig. 4). Caution Brakes can become worn or can be misadjusted resulting in personal injury. If brake pedal travels to within 1 in. of the vehicle floor board, the brakes must be adjusted or repaired.
  • Page 15: Pre-Starting Checks

    Check all fluid levels and add the appropriate amount of Toro specified fluids, if any are found to be low. Check the brake pedal operation. Ensure that the lights are working.
  • Page 16: Stopping The Vehicle

    4. After the engine starts and warms up, slowly return the 3. Raise the bed to its full height; then lower it slightly to choke knob to the Off position. If the engine stalls or engage the prop rod (Fig. 10). hesitates, pull the Choke out for a few seconds.
  • Page 17: New Vehicle Break-In

    2. To close the tailgate latches, lift the handles upward and slide them toward the outside of the vehicle. 3. Push the latch handles downward to secure the latch and tailgate. New Vehicle Break-In To provide proper performance and long vehicle life, follow these guidelines for the first 100 operating hours.
  • Page 18: Towing The Vehicle

    However, we do not recommend this as a hitches are available for the vehicle, depending on your standard procedure. application. Contact your Authorized Toro Dealer for details. Warning When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not overload your vehicle or trailer.
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Change the engine oil. After first 8 hours Check the drive belt tension. Check the engine oil. Every 8 hours Check the tire pressure.
  • Page 20: Heavy Duty Operation

    Warning The bed must be raised to perform some routine maintenance. The bed could fall and injure persons that are underneath it. Always use prop rod to hold bed up before working under raised bed. Remove any load material from bed before working under raised bed.
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Ground Speed

    If you think the ground speed needs adjusting, contact your local Authorized Toro Service Dealer. 3. Raise the bed and secure it with the prop rod. 4. Disconnect the spark plug wires and battery cables.
  • Page 22: Cleaning The Engine Cooling Areas

    Changing the Oil Filter 3. Release the latches securing the air cleaner cover to the air cleaner body. Separate the cover from the body. Replace the oil filter every 100 operating hours or yearly, Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover (Fig. 18). whichever occurs first.
  • Page 23: Greasing The Machine

    2. Compressed air method: A. Blow compressed air from the inside to the outside of the dry filter element. Keep the air hose nozzle at least 2 inches from the filter and move the nozzle up and down while rotating the filter element. Important To prevent damage to the filter element, do not exceed 100 psi air pressure.
  • Page 24: Servicing The Brakes

    Servicing the Brakes Check the wheels to ensure that they are mounted securely. Torque the front bolts to 135–165 ft-lb. and the rear lug nuts to 45–65 ft-lb. Inspecting the Brakes Brakes are a critical safety component of the vehicle. As Adjusting the Front with all safety components, they should be closely inspected at regular intervals to ensure optimum...
  • Page 25: Servicing The Drive Belt

    Servicing the Drive Belt Adjusting Front Wheel Toe-In Service Interval/Specification Check the front wheel toe-in after every 100 operating hours or annually, whichever occurs first. Check condition and tension of drive belt after first day of 1. Ensure that the distance from the bottom of the tongue operation and every 200 operating hours thereafter.
  • Page 26: Servicing The Fuel System

    Servicing the Fuel System Spark Plugs Fuel Lines and Connections Service Interval/Specification Check lines and connections every 400 hours or yearly, Replace the spark plugs after every 800 operating hours or whichever occurs first. Inspect for deterioration, damage, or yearly, whichever occurs first, to ensure proper engine loose connections.
  • Page 27: Changing The Transaxle Fluid

    Changing the Transaxle Fluid Replacing the Fuses Change transaxle fluid every 800 operating hours or yearly, There are 4 fuses in the electrical system. They are located whichever occurs first. beneath the bed in a box on the right hand side of the frame (Fig.
  • Page 28: Servicing The Battery

    4. Push the replacement lamp assembly onto the wire Warning harness. 5. Reach beneath the dash and align the three tabs on the Battery terminals or metal tools could short lamp assembly with the slots in the reflector (Fig. 32). against metal vehicle components, causing sparks.
  • Page 29: Washing The Vehicle

    Adding Water to the Battery Washing the Vehicle The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just The vehicle should be washed as needed. Use water alone before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix or with a mild detergent.
  • Page 30: Electrical Schematic

    Electrical Schematic...
  • Page 32: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    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.

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