Operator's Manual

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The Toro Company – 1999
8111 Lyndale Ave. South
Bloomington, MN 55420–1196
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
Contents
Page
Introduction 2.
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Safety 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Decals 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stability Ratings 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initial Assembly 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing the Backhoe 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Backhoe on the T raction Unit 6 . . . . .
Installing a Bucket 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Seat 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Backhoe from the T raction Unit 8 . . .
Operation 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation Checklist 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backhoe Overview 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Backhoe 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Interval Chart 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing and Lubrication 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Bucket Orientation 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Boom Speed 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
W e want you to be completely satisfied with your new
product, so feel free to contact your local Authorized
Service Dealer for help with service, genuine replacement
parts, or other information you may require.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
the factory , always know the model and serial numbers of
your product. These numbers will help the Service Dealer
or Service Representative provide exact information about
your specific product. Y ou will find the model and serial
number on a plate located on the product.
For your convenience, write the product model and serial
numbers in the space below .
Model No:
Serial No.
The warning system in this manual identifies potential
hazards and has special safety messages that help you and
others avoid personal injury , even death. DANGER,
W ARNING and CAUTION are signal words used to
identify the level of hazard. However , regardless of the
hazard, be extremely careful.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if the recommended precautions
are not followed.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury
or death if the recommended precautions are not followed.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
T
wo other words are also used to highlight information.
“Important” calls attention to special mechanical
information and “Note” emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
The left and right side of the machine is determined by
standing in the normal operator ’ s position.
Safety
Impr oper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can r esult in injury . T o r educe the potential for injury ,
comply with the safety instructions in the traction unit
operator’ s manual and always pay attention to the
safety alert symbol, which means CAUTION,
W ARNING, or DANGER—“personal safety
instruction.” Failur e to comply with the instruction
may r esult in personal injury or death.