Starting And Stopping The Engine; Driving Forward Or Backward - Toro Dingo 323 Operator's Manual

Move the speed selector lever to the rearward position to
set the auxiliary hydraulics to high speed and the traction
drive, loader arms, and attachment tilt to low speed.
Warning
If you move the speed selector lever while the
traction unit is in motion, the traction unit will
either stop suddenly or accelerate quickly. If you
operate the traction unit with the speed selector
lever in an intermediate position, the traction unit
will operate erratically and may be damaged. You
could lose control of the traction unit and injure
bystanders or yourself.
• Do not move the speed selector lever when the
traction unit is in motion.
• Do not operate the traction unit when the speed
selector is in any intermediate position (i.e., any
position other than fully forward or fully
rearward).
Hour Meter/Tachometer
When the engine is off, the hour meter/tachometer
displays the number of hours of operation that have been
logged on the traction unit. When the engine is running, it
displays the speed of the engine in revolutions per minute
(rpm).
After 50 hours and then every 100 hours thereafter (that is
at 150, 250, 350, etc.) the screen displays CHG OIL to
remind you to change the oil. After every 100 hours, the
screen displays SVC to remind you to perform the other
maintenance procedures based on a 100, 200, or 400 hour
schedule. These reminders come on starting three hours
prior to the service interval time and flash at regular
intervals for six hours.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Stand on the platform.
2. Move the auxiliary hydraulics valve lever to neutral.
3. Move the throttle lever midway between slow (turtle)
and fast (rabbit) positions.
4. Move the choke lever fully forward before starting a
cold engine.
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
5. Turn the ignition key to the start position. When the
engines starts, release the key.
Important Do not engage the starter for more than 10
seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, allow a 30
second cool-down period between attempts. Failure to
follow these instructions can burn out the starter motor.
6. After the engine starts, gradually move the choke
rearward. If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the
choke forward again until the engine warms up.
7. Move the throttle lever to the desired setting.
Important If you run the engine at high speeds when
the hydraulic system is cold (i.e., when the ambient air
temperature is around freezing or lower), hydraulic system
damage could occur. When starting the engine in cold
conditions, allow the engine to run in the middle throttle
position for 2 to 5 minutes before moving the throttle to
fast (rabbit).
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the slow (turtle) position.
2. Lower the loader arms to the ground.
3. Turn the ignition key off.
Note: If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let it
idle for a minute before turning the ignition key off. This
helps cool the engine before it is stopped. In an
emergency, the engine may be stopped immediately.

Driving Forward or Backward

The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the
throttle lever in the fast (rabbit) position for best
performance.
Note: You can adjust the throttle position to operate at
slower speeds.
To drive the traction unit, complete the following actions
as necessary:
• To move forward, move the traction control levers
forward.
• To move rearward, move the traction control levers
rearward.
• To go straight, move both traction control levers
equally.
• To turn, move the lever located on the side you want to
turn toward the neutral position while keeping the
other lever engaged.
• To slow or stop, move the traction control levers to
neutral.
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