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– Always assume the machine is charged if you
strike an electrical or communication line. Do
not attempt to leave the machine.
•
Leaking gas is both flammable and explosive and
may cause serious injury or death. Do not smoke
while operating the machine.
Starting the Engine
1.
Ensure that the battery-disconnect switch is in
the O
position.
N
2.
Ensure that the traction-control is in the N
position.
3.
Move the throttle lever to the S
4.
Insert the key into the key switch and turn it to
the O
position.
N
5.
Wait for the glow-plug indicator light to stop
blinking.
6.
Turn the key to the S
engine starts, release the key.
Important:
Do not engage the starter for
more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine
fails to start, wait 30 seconds for the starter
to cool down between attempts. Failure to
follow these instructions could burn out the
starter motor.
7.
Move the throttle lever to the F
8.
Enable the traction control by toggling the
traction-enable switch before driving the
machine.
Starting in Cold Weather
If the outdoor temperature is below freezing, store
the traction unit in a garage to keep it warmer and to
aid in starting.
When starting the engine in cold conditions (i.e., when
the air temperature is at or below freezing), allow it to
run in the S
throttle position for 8 minutes before
LOW
moving the throttle to the F
the auxiliary hydraulics.
Important:
Running the engine at high speeds
when the hydraulic system is cold could damage
the hydraulic system.
EUTRAL
position.
LOW
position. When the
TART
position.
AST
position or engaging
AST
Driving the Machine
Note:
Enable the traction control by toggling the
traction-enable switch before driving the machine.
Use the traction control to move the machine. The
farther you move the traction control in any direction,
the faster the machine moves in that direction.
Release the traction control to stop the machine.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the
throttle lever in the F
You can, however, use the throttle position to operate
at slower speeds.
Shutting Off the Engine
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if equipped), and lower the
loader arms.
2.
Ensure that the auxiliary hydraulics lever is in
the N
position.
EUTRAL
3.
Move the throttle lever to the S
4.
If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let
it idle for a minute before turning the key switch
to the O
position.
FF
Note:
This helps to cool the engine before you
shut it off. In an emergency, you can shut off
the engine immediately.
5.
Turn the key switch to the O
remove the key.
CAUTION
A child or untrained bystander could attempt
to operate the traction unit and be injured.
Remove the key from the key switch when
leaving the traction unit, even if just for a few
seconds.
Using Attachments
Installing an Attachment
Important:
Use only Toro-approved attachments.
Attachments can change the stability and the
operating characteristics of the machine. The
warranty of the machine may be voided if you use
the machine with unapproved attachments.
Important:
Before installing the attachment,
ensure that the mount plates are free of any dirt or
debris and that the pins rotate freely. If the pins
do not rotate freely, grease them.
20
position for best performance.
AST
position.
LOW
position and
FF
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