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Toro 12004TC Twister 1600 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3355-562 Rev A
Twister® 1600 Utility Vehicle
Model No. 12004TC—Serial No. 260000001 and Up
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3355-562 Rev A Twister® 1600 Utility Vehicle Model No. 12004TC—Serial No. 260000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety and Instructional Decals .... 8 or additional information, contact an Authorized Setup ..............10 Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have 1 Installing the Wheels ....... 11 the model and serial numbers of your product 2 Installing the Steering Wheel ... 11 ready.
  • Page 3 Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ....... 27 Premaintenance Procedures....... 28 Maintaining the Vehicle under Special Operating Conditions ......28 Jacking the Vehicle......28 Lubrication..........28 Adding Grease ........28 Engine Maintenance........29 Servicing the Air Cleaner ....29 Servicing the Engine Oil ....30 Servicing the Spark Plugs ....

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety clothing or jewelry which could get caught in moving parts and cause personal injury. Improper use or maintenance by the operator • Wearing safety glasses and long pants is advisable. or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety •...
  • Page 5 Keep your arms and legs within the vehicle – Watch out for traffic when you are near or body at all times. crossing roads. Always yield the right of way to pedestrians and other vehicles. This • Drive slower and turn less sharply when you vehicle is not designed for use on streets or are carrying a passenger.
  • Page 6 as long to stop on wet surfaces as on dry • Avoid stopping on hills, especially with a load. surfaces. If you drive through standing water Stopping while going down a hill will take deep enough to get the brakes wet, they will longer than stopping on level ground.

  • Page 7: Maintenance

    fluids for cleaning parts. Hands or other body parts could be • If major repairs are ever needed or assistance crushed. is required, contact an Authorized Toro – Keep hands and other body parts Distributor. clear when lowering the box.

  • Page 8: Sound Pressure

    Sound Pressure This unit does not exceed a whole body vibration level of 0.5 m/s , based on measurements of This unit has a maximum sound pressure level identical machines per EN 1032. at the operator’s ear of 80 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per EN Safety and Instructional 11094.
  • Page 9 99–7345 99–7350 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 1. Maximum tongue weight is 50 lb (23 kg); maximum trailer 2. Hot surface/burn hazard—stay a safe distance from the hot weight is 400 lb (181 kg). surface. 3. Entanglement hazard, belt—stay away from moving parts 4.

  • Page 10: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Step Description Qty. Wheel assembly Install the wheels. Steering wheel Install the steering wheel. Bumper Install the bumper. Seat Install the seats. Hitch Install the hitch. Cargo box Right-hand pivot bracket Left-hand pivot bracket...

  • Page 11: Installing The Wheels

    Step Step Installing the Wheels Installing the Steering Wheel Parts needed for this step: Parts needed for this step: Wheel assembly Steering wheel Procedure Procedure 1. Remove the fasteners securing the wheels. 1. Remove the nut and lock washer from the 2.

  • Page 12: Installing The Bumper

    Step Step Installing the Bumper Installing the Seats Parts needed for this step: Parts needed for this step: Bumper Seat Procedure Procedure 1. Remove the 4 bolts and lock nuts secured to Insert the seat bracket into the seat base opening the front of the frame.

  • Page 13: Installing The Hitch

    Step Step Installing the Hitch Installing the Cargo Box Parts needed for this step: Parts needed for this step: Hitch Cargo box Right-hand pivot bracket Left-hand pivot bracket Procedure Flange head screw (3/8 x 1 inch) Bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch) 1.

  • Page 14: Activating The Battery

    Step Activating the Battery No Parts Required Procedure None Figure 9 Note: This procedure is only needed for Model 1. Cargo box 3. Cargo box mounting hole No. 07277TC. 2. Pivot bracket If the battery is not filled with electrolyte or activated, it must be removed from the vehicle, 4.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Front Wheel

    If the vehicle will be run with medium to heavy loads most of the time, set the toe-in on the high side of the recommended amount. If it Charging the battery produces gasses is going to be run with a light load most of that can explode.

  • Page 16: Reading The Manual And Viewing

    Figure 12 1. Jam nut 2. Tie rod 3. Rotate both tie rods to move the front of the tire inward or outward. 4. Tighten the tie rod jam nuts when the adjustment is correct. 5. Ensure that there is full travel of the steering wheel in both directions.

  • Page 17: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 13 1. Steering wheel 3. Parking brake 5. Cargo box 7. Cargo box release lever 2. Gear shift selector 4. Fuel cap 6. Towing tounge Controls Brake Pedal The brake pedal is used to stop or slow the vehicle Accelerator Pedal (Figure 14).

  • Page 18: Hour Meter

    to start the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. When the vehicle is stopped, rotate the key counterclockwise to the Off position to stop the engine. Remove the key from the ignition. Figure 15 1. Parking brake lever Choke Control The choke control is located below and to the right of the operator’s seat.
  • Page 19 Figure 18 1. Fuel gauge Passenger Hand Holds The passenger hand holds are located on the right side of the dash panel and at the outside of each seat (Figure 19). Figure 19 1. Passenger hand hold 2. Hip restraint...

  • Page 20: Specifications

    10 inches (25.4 cm) inside Attachments/Accessories A selection of Toro approved attachments and accessories are available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories.

  • Page 21: Operation

    Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Think Safety First Please carefully read all of the safety instructions Figure 20 and decals in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you or bystanders avoid 1.

  • Page 22: Adding Fuel

    Adding Fuel Use fresh, clean, unleaded regular gasoline suitable In certain conditions during fueling, static for automotive use (87 pump octane minimum). electricity can be released causing a spark Leaded gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire not available.

  • Page 23: Checking The Transmission Oil

    Stopping the Vehicle space in the tank allows gasoline to expand. Do not overfill. To stop the vehicle, remove your foot from the 5. Install the fuel tank cap securely. Wipe up any accelerator pedal and slowly press the brake pedal. fuel that may have spilled.

  • Page 24: Breaking In A New Vehicle

    2. Turn the latch post clockwise until it is snug against the latch and then tighten the nut (Figure 25). 3. Repeat this procedure for the latch on the other side of the vehicle. Operating the Tailgate Latches 1. To open the tailgate latches, lift the latch Figure 24 handles up (Figure 26).

  • Page 25: Loading The Cargo Box

    • Vary the vehicle speed during operation. Avoid fast starts and quick stops. Loose seats may fall off of the vehicle • A break-in oil for engine is not required. and trailer when transporting and land on Original engine oil is the same type specified another vehicle or become an obstruction for regular oil changes.

  • Page 26: Towing A Trailer

    The vehicle is capable of pulling trailers. Two types of tow hitches are available for the vehicle, depending on your application. Contact your Authorized Toro Distributor for details. When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the rst 8 operating • Check the condition and tension of the drive belt. hours After the rst 25 •...

  • Page 28: Premaintenance Procedures

    Premaintenance (Figure 29) The jacking point at the rear of the vehicle is under the axle tubes (Figure 30). Procedures Maintaining the Vehicle under Special Operating Conditions If the vehicle is subjected to any of the conditions listed below, maintenance should be performed twice as frequently.

  • Page 29: Engine Maintenance

    4. Gently slide the filter out of the air cleaner body to reduce the amount of dust dislodged (Figure 33). Avoid knocking the filter against the air cleaner body. Figure 31 Figure 33 1. Air cleaner latches 3. Filter 2. Cover Figure 32 5.

  • Page 30: Servicing The Engine Oil

    1. Blow compressed air from the inside to the Viscosity: See the table below outside of the dry filter element. Keep the air hose nozzle at least 2 inches (51 mm) from the filter and move the nozzle up and down while rotating the filter element.

  • Page 31: Servicing The Spark Plugs

    6. Pour oil into the fill opening until the oil level is up to the Full mark on the dipstick. Add the oil slowly and check the level often during this process. Do not overfill. 7. Install the oil fill cap and dipstick firmly in place.

  • Page 32: Electrical System Maintenance

    3. Remove the clamps securing the fuel filter to the fuel lines (Figure 37), as follows: A. Squeeze the clamp tabs together and slide the clamps up the hose off of the filter hose fittings. B. Pull the hose ends off of the filter hose fittings.

  • Page 33: Servicing The Battery

    Servicing the Battery Important: Do not jump start the vehicle. Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal vehicle components, Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. causing sparks. Sparks can cause the Use a paper towel to clean the battery and battery battery gasses to explode, resulting in box.

  • Page 34: Drive System Maintenance

    Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode. Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and flames away from battery. 3. Install the battery in the chassis; refer to Installing the Battery. Storing the Battery If the machine will be stored for more than 30 days, remove the battery and charge it fully.

  • Page 35: Inspecting The Tires

    Inspecting the Tires Check the tire condition at least every 100 hours of operation. Operating accidents, such as hitting curbs, can damage a tire or rim and also disrupt wheel alignment, so inspect tire condition after an accident. Check the wheels to ensure that they are mounted securely.

  • Page 36: Adjusting Front Wheel Toe-In

    Note: The driver should drive up to the measurement area and stay seated in the vehicle while the measurement is being taken. If the vehicle will be run with medium to heavy loads most of the time, set the toe-in on the high side of the recommended amount.

  • Page 37: Maintaining The Primary Drive Clutch

    1. Jam nut 2. Tie rod 5. Lubricate the moving parts in the areas circled in Figure 47 using Toro Dry Lubricant Spray, 4. Rotate both tie rods to move the front of the available through your Authorized Toro Dealer tire inward or outward.

  • Page 38: Cooling System Maintenance

    Important: Never clean the engine with pressurized water because water could contaminate the fuel system. Brake Maintenance Inspecting the Brakes Brakes are a critical safety component of the Figure 48 vehicle. As with all safety components, they should 1. Drain plug 2.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Parking Brake

    1. Park the machine on a level surface, shift into Neutral, set the parking brake, turn the ignition off, and remove the key. 2. Raise the bed and secure it with the prop rod. 3. Rotate and inspect the belt (Figure 52) for excessive wear or damage.

  • Page 40: Storage

    Storage G. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local codes. 1. Position the machine on a level surface, set the Important: Do not store parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the stabilizer/conditioned gasoline ignition key. over 90 days 2.

  • Page 41: Schematics

    Schematics Electrical Schematic (Rev. A)

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