323 Compact Tool Carrier

• For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).

• Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by volume is acceptable. Ethanol and MTBE are not the same. Gasoline with 15% ethanol (E15) by volume is not approved for use. Never use gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol by volume, such as E15 (contains 15% ethanol), E20 (contains 20% ethanol), or E85 (contains up to 85% ethanol). Using unapproved gasoline may cause performance problems and/or engine damage which may not be covered under warranty.

• Do not use gasoline containing methanol.

• Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel containers over the winter unless you use a fuel stabilizer.

• Do not add oil to gasoline.

Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to provide the following benefits:

• Keeps fuel fresh longer when used as directed by the fuel-stabilizer manufacturer

• Cleans the engine while it runs

• Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel system, which causes hard starting

  Important: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol.

  Add the correct amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel.

  Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh fuel. To minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times.

1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake (if equipped), and lower the loader arms.

2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and allow the engine to cool.

3. Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove it (Figure 6).

   

   Figure 6

   1. Fuel-tank cap

4. Add fuel to the tank until the level is 6 to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) below the bottom of the filler neck.

   Important: This space in the tank allows fuel to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.

5. Install the fuel-tank cap securely, turning it until it clicks.

6. Wipe up any spilled fuel.

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.

1. Position the attachment on a level surface with enough space behind it to accommodate the machine.

2. Start the engine.

3. Tilt the attachment mount plate forward.

4. Position the mount plate into the upper lip of the attachment receiver plate (Figure 8).

   

   Figure 8

   1. Mount plate
   2. Receiver plate

5. Raise the loader arms while tilting back the mount plate at the same time.

   Important: Raise the attachment enough to clear the ground and tilt the mount plate all the way back.

6. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

7. Engage the quick-attach pins, ensuring that they are fully seated in the mount plate (Figure 9).

   Important: If the pins do not rotate to the engaged position, the mount plate is not fully aligned with the holes in the attachment receiver plate. Check the receiver plate and clean it if necessary.

   

   Figure 9

   1. Quick-attach pins (engaged position)
   2. Disengaged position
   3. Engaged position

   Warning

   If you do not fully seat the quick-attach pins through the attachment mount plate, the attachment could fall off the machine, crushing you or bystanders.

   Ensure that the quick-attach pins are fully seated in the attachment mount plate.

If the attachment requires hydraulics for operation, connect the hydraulic hoses as follows:

1. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

2. Move the auxiliary-hydraulics lever forward, backward, and back to the NEUTRAL position to relieve pressure at the hydraulic couplers.

3. Remove the protective covers from the hydraulic connectors on the machine.

4. Ensure that all foreign matter is cleaned from the hydraulic connectors.

5. Push the attachment male connector into the female connector on the machine.

   Note: When you connect the attachment male connector first, you relieve any pressure built up in the attachment.

6. Push the attachment female connector onto the male connector on the machine.

7. Confirm that the connection is secure by pulling on the hoses.

1. Park the machine on a level surface.

2. Lower the attachment to the ground.

3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

4. Disengage the quick-attach pins by turning them to the outside.

5. If the attachment uses hydraulics, move the auxiliary-hydraulics lever forward, backward, and back to the NEUTRAL position to relieve pressure at the hydraulic couplers.

6. If the attachment uses hydraulics, slide the collars back on the hydraulic couplers and disconnect them.

   Important: Connect the attachment hoses together to prevent hydraulic system contamination during storage.

7. Install the protective covers onto the hydraulic couplers on the machine.

8. Start the engine, tilt the mount plate forward, and back the machine away from the attachment.

• Clean debris from the attachments, drives, mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.

• Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware tightened.

• Do not touch parts that may be hot from operation. Allow them to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust, or service the machine.

• Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.

1. If using a trailer, connect it to the towing vehicle and connect the safety chains.

2. If applicable, connect the trailer brakes.

3. Lower the ramp (Figure 11).

4. Lower the loader arms.

5. Load the machine onto the trailer with the heavy end up the ramp, carrying loads low (Figure 12).

   • If the machine has a full load-carrying attachment (e.g., bucket or adjustable forks) or a non-load-carrying attachment (e.g., stump grinder), drive the machine forward up the ramp.

   • If the machine has an empty load-carrying attachment or no attachment, back the machine up the ramp.

   

   Figure 12

   1. Machine with full attachment or non-load-carrying attachment—drive the machine forward up the ramp.
   2. Machine with empty or no attachment—back the machine up the ramp.

6. Lower the loader arms all the way down.

7. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and engage the parking brake.

8. Use the metal tie-down loops on the machine to securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with straps, chains, cable, or ropes (Figure 13). Refer to local regulations for tie-down requirements.

   

   Figure 13

   1. Tie-down loops

1. Lower the ramp (Figure 12).

2. Unload the machine from the trailer with the heavy end up the ramp, carrying loads low (Figure 14).

   • If the machine has a full load-carrying attachment (e.g., bucket or adjustable forks) or a non-load-carrying attachment (e.g., stump grinder), back it down the ramp.

   • If the machine has an empty load-carrying attachment or no attachment, drive it forward down the ramp.

   

   Figure 14

   1. Machine with full attachment or non-load-carrying attachment—back the machine down the ramp.
   2. Machine with empty or no attachment—drive the machine forward down the ramp.

1. Remove the attachment.

2. Raise the loader arms to the fully raised position.

3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

4. Position a cylinder lock over each lift-cylinder rod (Figure 15).

   

   Figure 15

   1. Cylinder lock
   2. Lift cylinder
   3. Hairpin cotter
   4. Clevis pin
   5. Lift-cylinder rod

5. Secure each cylinder lock with a clevis pin and cotter pin (Figure 15).

6. Slowly lower the loader arms until the cylinder locks contact the cylinder bodies and rod ends.

Important: Remove the cylinder locks from the rods and fully secure them in the storage position before operating the machine.

1. Start the engine.

2. Raise the loader arms to the fully raised position.

3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

4. Remove the clevis pin and cotter pin securing each cylinder lock.

5. Remove the cylinder locks.

6. Lower the loader arms.

7. Install the cylinder locks over the hydraulic hoses and secure them with the clevis pins and cotter pins (Figure 16).

   

   Figure 16

   1. Hydraulic hoses
   2. Cylinder locks
   3. Hairpin cotter
   4. Clevis pin

1. Park the machine on a level surface.

2. Raise the loader arms and install the cylinder locks.

   Note: If you must remove the hood without raising the loader arms, be very careful not to damage the hood or hydraulic hoses as you maneuver the hood out from under the arms.

3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

4. Release the 4 locking tabs (Figure 17).

   

   Figure 17

   Top, left tab illustrated

5. Pull the hood off the machine.

1. Position the hood over the machine frame with the posts on the hood fitting into the holes in the frame (Figure 17).

2. Secure the hood by pushing the locking tabs forward and down (Figure 17).

1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake (if equipped), and lower the loader arms.

2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

3. Loosen the hose clamp above the carbon-canister air filter (Figure 21).

   

   Figure 21

   1. Purge-line filter
   2. Hose clamp
   3. Check valve
   4. Hose to carbon canister
   5. Air filter

4. Remove and discard the air filter (Figure 21).

   Important: If a small tube section comes out of the larger hose on the barb of the filter, remove it from the filter and insert it back into the hose.

5. Install a new filter into the hose and secure it with the hose clamp (Figure 21).

Note: Check the purge-line filter occasionally for dirt. If the filter appears to be dirty, replace it.

1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake (if equipped), and lower the loader arms.

2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

3. Move the spring-type hose clamps on both sides of the carbon canister purge-line filter away from the filter (Figure 21).

4. Remove and discard the purge-line filter (Figure 21).

5. Install a new filter into the hose with the arrow on the filter pointing toward the check valve and secure it with the hose clamps (Figure 21).

Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SJ or higher)

Crankcase Capacity: with a filter change, 1.8 L (61 fl oz); with no filter change, 1.6 L (54 fl oz)

Viscosity: See table below

Figure 22

1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake (if equipped), and lower the loader arms.

2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

3. Clean the area around the oil dipstick (Figure 23).

   

   Figure 23

   1. Oil dipstick
   2. Fill cap
   3. Valve cover
   4. Metal end

4. Pull out the dipstick and wipe the metal end clean (Figure 23).

5. Slide the dipstick fully into the dipstick tube (Figure 23).

6. Pull the dipstick out and look at the metal end.

7. If the oil level is low, clean the area around the oil-fill cap and remove the cap (Figure 23).

8. Slowly pour only enough oil into the valve cover to raise the level to the F (Full) mark.

   Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with oil because the engine may be damaged.

9. Replace the fill cap and dipstick.

1. Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes.

   Note: This warms the oil so that it drains better.

2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to ensure that the oil drains completely.

3. Lower the loader arms, chock the wheels or engage the parking brake (if equipped), shut off the engine, and remove the key.

4. Place one end of a hose on the drain valve and the other end in a pan (Figure 24).

   

   Figure 24

   1. Oil-drain valve
   2. Hose

5. Open the drain valve by turning it counterclockwise, pulling out as you turn it (Figure 24).

6. When the oil has drained completely, close the drain valve and remove the hose.

   Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling center.

7. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter (Figure 25) gasket surface.

   

   Figure 25

   1. Oil filter
   2. Gasket
   3. Adapter

8. Pour new oil of the proper type in through the center hole of the filter. Stop pouring when the oil reaches the bottom of the threads.

9. Allow 1 to 2 minutes for the oil to be absorbed by filter material, then pour off the excess oil.

10. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter (Figure 25).

11. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn (Figure 25).

12. Remove the fill cap (Figure 23) and slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified amount of oil in through the valve cover.

13. Check the oil level.

14. Slowly add additional oil to bring the level to the F (full) mark on the dipstick.

15. Install the fill cap.

1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake (if equipped), and lower the loader arms.

2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and allow the engine to cool.

3. Clean the area around the base of the plug(s) to keep dirt and debris out of the engine.

4. Remove the spark plug(s) as shown in Figure 26.

   

   Figure 26

Important: Do not clean the spark plug(s). Always replace the spark plug(s) when it has a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks.

If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. A black coating on the insulator usually means the air cleaner is dirty.

Set the gap to 0.75 mm (0.03 inch).

Figure 27

1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake (if equipped), and lower the loader arms.

2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

3. Remove the hood.

4. Remove the wing nuts and bar securing the battery (Figure 31).

   

   Figure 31

   1. Battery
   2. Bar
   3. Positive cable
   4. Rubber cover
   5. Negative cable

5. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the battery post (Figure 31). Retain the fasteners.

6. Slide the rubber cover off the positive (red) cable.

7. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery post (Figure 31). Retain the fasteners.

8. Gently push the hydraulic hoses aside and lift the battery out of the chassis.

Important: Always keep the battery fully charged (1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important to prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 0°C (32°F).

1. Remove the battery from the machine; refer to Removing the Battery.

2. Charge the battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 A or 30 minutes at 4 to 6 A (Figure 32). Do not overcharge the battery.

   

   Figure 32

   1. Positive battery post
   2. Negative battery post
   3. Red (+) charger lead
   4. Black (-) charger lead

3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger leads from the battery posts (Figure 32).

Note: Keep the terminals and the entire battery case clean, because a dirty battery discharges slowly.

1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake (if equipped), and lower the loader arms.

2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

3. Remove the battery from the machine; Removing the Battery.

4. Wash the entire case with a solution of baking soda and water.

5. Rinse the battery with clear water.

6. Coat the battery posts and cable connectors with Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.

7. Install the battery; refer to Installing the Battery.

1. Using the fasteners previously removed, install the positive (red) battery cable to the positive (+) battery terminal (Figure 31).

2. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive battery post.

3. Using the fasteners previously removed, install the negative (black) battery cable to the negative (-) battery terminal (Figure 31).

4. Secure the battery using the bar and wing nuts (Figure 31).

Important: Ensure that the battery cables do not contact any sharp edges or each other.

The original battery is maintenance-free and does not require service. For servicing a replacement battery, refer to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.