Vista® EFI Shuttle Vehicle

Before starting the machine each day, perform the Each Use/Daily procedures listed in Daily Maintenance Checklist.

Front and rear tires air pressure specification: 138 kPa (20 psi)

Important: Do not exceed the maximum air pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire.

Note: The air pressure needed in the tires is determined by the payload that you intend to carry.

1. Check the air pressure in the tires.

   • Use lower air pressure in the tires for lighter payloads, for less soil compaction, for a smoother ride, and to minimize tire marks on the ground.

   • Use higher air pressure in the tires for carrying heavier payloads at higher speeds.

2. If necessary, adjust the air pressure in the tires by adding or removing air in the tires.

Figure 13

Perform the following guidelines to provide proper performance for the machine.

• Ensure that the brakes are burnished; refer to the burnishing section in Setup.

• Check the fluid and engine-oil levels regularly. Remain alert for signs that the machine or its components are overheating.

• After starting a cold engine, let it warm up for about 15 seconds before using the machine.

  Note: Allow more time for the engine to warm up when operating in cold temperatures.

• Vary the machine speed during operation. Avoid fast starts and quick stops.

• A break-in oil for the engine is not required. Original engine oil is the same type specified for regular oil changes.

• Refer to for any special, low-hour checks.

• Check the front suspension positioning and adjust it, if necessary; refer to Adjusting the Wheel Alignment.

1. Sit in the operator seat, insert the key into the key switch, and rotate the key clockwise to the ON or START position.

   There are 2 modes of starting the machine:

   • Pedal Start—turn the key switch to the ON position, press down the accelerator pedal, then release your foot from the accelerator pedal.

     Note: When you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal, the engine shuts off.

   • Key Start—turn the key switch to the START position and the engine remains on until the is turned to the OFF position.

   Note: When using key start mode, you can engage the parking brake and work away from the machine while the engine still runs and the battery holds a charge.

   Note: If you turn the key to the START position, the engine cranks until it starts. If the engine cranks for more than 10 seconds, return to the OFF position, and determine the issue (e.g., check the air cleaner for restrictions, ensure that the fuel tank is full, the spark is bad, etc.) before starting the machine again.

2. Move the gear-shift selector to the desired direction of travel for the machine.

3. Slowly step on the accelerator pedal.

Important: When stopping the machine on an incline, use the service brakes to stop the machine and engage the parking brake to hold the machine in place. Using the accelerator to stall the machine on the hill can damage the machine.

1. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.

2. Slowly press the brake pedal to apply the service brakes until the machine comes to a complete stop.

   Note: The stopping distance may vary depending on the machine load and speed.

1. Stop the machine using the service brakes by pressing and holding the brake pedal.

2. Engage the parking brake by pushing the parking-brake pedal down.

3. Rotate the key counterclockwise to the OFF position.

4. Remove the key.

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

• Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into a trailer or a truck.

• Tie the machine down securely.

Note: Load the machine on the trailer with the front of the machine facing forward. If that is not possible, secure the machine hood to the frame with a strap, or remove the hood and transport and secure it separately or the hood may blow off during transport.

In case of an emergency, you can tow the machine for a short distance; however, this should not be a standard operating procedure.

Note: The power steering does not function, making it difficult to steer.

Towing the machine is a 2-person job. If you must move the machine a considerable distance, transport it on a truck or trailer.

1. Remove the drive belt from the machine.

2. Affix a tow line to the front center of the machine frame.

3. Move the transmission to the NEUTRAL position and disengage the parking brake.

1. Park the machine on a level surface.

2. Shift the transmission to the NEUTRAL position.

3. Engage the parking brake.

4. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

Lift the seat assembly so that the tabs can slide out of the frame brackets (Figure 15).

Figure 15

Slide the seat-assembly tabs into the frame brackets and lower the seat assembly (Figure 16).

Figure 16

Lift the hood from the machine as shown in Figure 17.

Important: Be careful to not damage the headlight wire-harness connectors while you remove the hood. If you need to completely remove the hood from the machine, disconnect the wire-harness connectors from the headlights.

Figure 17

1. Ensure that the wire-harness connectors are installed to the headlights,

2. Slide the top of the hood under the dash and inside the fenders.

3. Insert the front hood tabs into the front bumper.

4. Insert the hood side tabs into the fenders by pushing on the hood just below the lights.

Figure 18

Important: Whenever you run the machine for routine maintenance and/or diagnostics, ensure that the rear wheels of the machine are 25 mm (1 inch) off the ground, with the rear axle supported on jack stands.

Figure 19

1. Front lifting point
2. Rear lifting point

Grease specification: Mobilgrease XHP™-222

Check the fuel lines, fittings, and clamps for signs of leaking, deterioration, damage, or loose connections.

Note: Repair any damaged or leaking fuel system component before using the machine.

This machine is equipped with a 10 micron and 30 micron fuel filter (Figure 33).

Figure 33

Left rear tire removed for clarity.

1. Filter (30 micron)
2. Filter (10 micron)

1. Park the machine on a level surface.

2. Engage the parking brake.

3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

4. Disconnect the battery; refer to Disconnecting the Battery.

5. Place a clean container under the fuel filter and replace the fuel filter as shown in Figure 34.

   Note: Ensure that the flow-direction arrow on the replacement filter points toward the engine.Ensure that the 30-micron filter is the first in-line filter (i.e., closer to the fuel tank). The 10-micron filter should be the second in-line filter (i.e., closer to the engine).

   

   Figure 34

6. Connect the battery; refer to Connecting the Battery.

Battery voltage: 12 V with 300 A (cold-cranking) at -18°C (0°F).

• Always keep the battery clean and fully charged.

• If the battery terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of 4 parts water and 1 part baking soda.

• Apply a light coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion.

Accessing the Battery

Lift the front seat assembly to access the battery (shown in Figure 36).

Figure 36

Disconnecting the Battery

Warning

Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables, causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury.

• Always disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable.

• Always reconnect the positive (red) battery cable before reconnecting the negative (black) cable.

• Always keep the battery strap in place to protect and secure the battery.

Warning

Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal machine components, causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury.

• When removing or installing the battery, do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the machine.

• Do not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal parts of the machine.

Disconnect the battery as shown in Figure 37.

Figure 37

Connecting the Battery

Connect the battery as shown in Figure 40.

Figure 40

Specification: See your Parts Catalog.

1. Disconnect the battery; refer to Disconnecting the Battery.

2. Remove the hood.

3. Disconnect the wire-harness connector from the headlight connector (Figure 41).

   

   Figure 41

   1. Headlight
   2. Screw
   3. Wire-harness connector

4. Remove the screws that secure the headlight to the hood.

   Note: Retain all parts for installation of the new headlight.

5. Remove the old headlight and use the screws to secure the new headlight to the hood.

   Torque the screws to 1 N∙m (9 in-lb).

6. Connect the wire-harness connector to the headlight connector (Figure 41).

The fuses are located under the hood (Figure 42).

Figure 42

1. Engine (10 A)
2. Main system B+ (10 A)
3. USB plug and beacon (10 A)
4. Horn and headlights (20 A)
5. Optional 12V kit (10 A)

1. Inspect the tires and rims for signs of wear and damage.

   Note: Operating accidents, such as hitting curbs, can damage a tire or rim and also disrupt wheel alignment, so inspect tire condition after an accident.

2. Torque the wheel lug nuts to 108 to 122 N∙m (80 to 90 ft-lb).

With the steering wheel at the centered position (Figure 43), turn the steering wheel to the left or right. If you turn the steering wheel more than 13 mm (1/2 inch) to the left or right, and the tires do not turn, check the following steering and suspension components to ensure that they are not loose or damaged:

• Steering shaft to the steering-rack assembly joint

  Important: Inspect the condition and security of the pinion-shaft seal (Figure 44).

• Steering-rack assembly tie rods

Figure 43

1. Steering wheel at the centered position
2. 13 mm (1/2 inch) from the center of the steering wheel

Figure 44

1. Pinion-shaft seal

Fluid Type: Mobilfluid™ 424

1. Remove the fill plug on the transaxle (Figure 48).

   Note: The fluid level should be even with the bottom of the fill plug.

2. If the fluid level is low, remove the fill plug and add the specified fluid until it runs out of the hole (Figure 48).

3. Replace the fill plug and torque it to 27 to 41 N∙m (20 to 30 ft-lb).

   

   Figure 48

   Subframe parts removed for clarity.

   1. Fill plug
   2. Drain plug
   3. Transaxle

Fluid Type: Mobilfluid™ 424

Fluid Capacity: 0.75 L (25 fl oz)

1. Align a drain pan under the drain plug (Figure 48).

2. Remove the fill plug (Figure 48).

   Note: Retain the fill plug and seal for installation in step 6.

3. Remove the drain plug, and allow the fluid to drain completely (Figure 48).

   Note: Retain the drain plug for installation in step 4.

4. Install the drain plug and torque it to 12 to 19 N∙m (9 to 14 ft-lb).

5. Fill the transaxle with the specified fluid and capacity until it is even with the fill hole.

6. Install the fill plug and torque it to 27 to 41 N∙m (20 to 30 ft-lb).

When performing routine maintenance and/or engine diagnostics, shift the transaxle into NEUTRAL. The machine has a NEUTRAL position on the gear-shift selector, which controls the neutral in the transaxle. Perform the following steps to ensure that the neutral shift lever operates the transaxle neutral correctly:

1. Set the gear-shift selector to the NEUTRAL position.

2. Rotate the secondary clutch (Figure 54) to see if it spins freely in the NEUTRAL position.

3. Set the gear-shift selector to the FORWARD position.

4. Rotate the secondary clutch (Figure 54) to see if it rotates the rear wheels.

5. Set the gear-shift selector to the REVERSE position.

6. Rotate the secondary clutch (Figure 54) to see if it rotates the rear wheels.

7. If any of these tests fail, proceed to Adjusting the Neutral Gear-Shift Position.

1. Loosen the jam nuts on the gear-shift cable and adjust them as necessary (Figure 49).

   

   Figure 49

   1. Shift lever
   2. Spanner bar
   3. Gear-shift cable
   4. Jam nuts

2. Test the gear-shift position by rotating the gear-shift selector to the 3 different positions and check to see if the shift lever (Figure 49) shifts properly when shifting the gears; refer to Adjusting the Neutral Gear-Shift Position.

3. Verify that all of the positions are working correctly by repeating the steps in Checking the Neutral Gear-Shift Position.

1. Remove the 3 bolts securing the cover to the clutch, and remove the cover (Figure 50).

   Note: Retain the cover and bolts for installation.

   

   Figure 50

   1. Cover
   2. Bolts

2. Thoroughly clean the inside of the cover and the inner components of the clutch using compressed air.

3. Install the clutch cover and secure it with the 3 bolts (Figure 50) that you removed in 1.

1. Remove the bolts securing the primary clutch cover as shown in Figure 51.

   Important: Use caution when removing the clutch cover; the spring is under compression.

   Important: Take note of the X orientation on the clutch covers and clutch assemblies for later installation.

   

   Figure 51

   1. Clutch spacer

2. Remove the spring.

3. Add or remove spacers to adjust the top speed. Use the following table to determine the amount of spacers needed.

   Spacers	Top Speed
   2 (standard)	16 mph (standard)
   3	12 mph
   4	9 mph
   5	6 mph
   6	4 mph

   Important: Do not operate the machine without at least the thicker spacer in place.

4. Install the spring and clutch cover.

   Important: Ensure that the X is placed back in the original location.

5. Torque the bolts to 179 to 228 N∙m (132 to 168 in-lb).

1. Ensure that the parking brake is disengaged.

2. Using jack stands, lift the rear of the machine; refer to Lifting the Machine.

3. Using 2 wrenches, hold the adjusting post on the caliper in place with 1 wrench, and loosen the jam nut 1/4 turn with the other wrench (Figure 52).

   

   Figure 52

   1. Adjusting post
   2. Jam nut
   3. Caliper

4. While holding the adjusting post and the jam nut in place, turn the adjusting post in to tighten (Figure 52).

   Note: Perform this step until you feel drag on the wheel.

5. While holding the adjusting post and the jam nut in place, back off 1/4 turn (Figure 52).

6. While holding the adjusting post and the jam nut in place, tighten the jam nut (Figure 52).

7. Perform steps 1 through 6 to the other side.

Brake-fluid type: DOT 3

1. Remove the hood to access to the master brake cylinder and reservoir (Figure 53).

   

   Figure 53

   1. Filler neck (reservoir)
   2. Reservoir cap
   3. DOT 3 brake fluid

2. Look at the outline of the fluid level at the side of the reservoir (Figure 54).

   Note: The level should be above the Minimum line.

   

   Figure 54

   1. Brake-fluid reservoir
   2. Minimum line

3. If the fluid level is low, preform the following:

   1. Clean the area around the reservoir cap and remove the cap (Figure 53).

   2. Add DOT 3 brake fluid to the reservoir until the fluid level is above the Minimum line (Figure 54).

      Note: Do not overfill the reservoir with brake fluid.

   3. Install the reservoir cap (Figure 53).

4. Close the hood.

Important: Brakes are a critical safety component of the machine. Closely inspect them at the recommended service interval to ensure optimum performance and safety.

• Check the brake lining for wear or damage. If the lining (brake pad) thickness is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch), replace the brake lining.

• Check the backing plate and other components for signs of excessive wear or deformation. Replace any deformed components.

• Check the brake-fluid level; refer to Checking the Brake-Fluid Level.

Contact your authorized Toro distributor to inspect and possibly replace the service and parking-brake pads.

Contact your authorized Toro distributor.

1. Loosen the pivot nut for the starter generator (Figure 57).

   

   Figure 57

   1. Starter generator
   2. Generator-pivot bracket
   3. Generator-pivot nut
   4. Starter-generator belt

2. Align a pry bar upward between the engine mount and starter.

3. Apply downward pressure to the pry bar to rotate the starter generator down in the pivot-bracket slot (Figure 57) until the belt tension only allows 6 mm (1/4 inch) belt deflection with 44 N∙m (10 ft-lb) of force.

4. Tighten the pivot nut hand-tight and remove the pry bar.

5. Torque the pivot nut to 23 N∙m (17 ft-lb).

Wash the machine as needed using water alone or with a mild detergent. You may use a rag when washing the machine.

Important: Do not use brackish or reclaimed water to clean the machine.

Important: Do not use power-washing equipment to wash the machine. Power-washing equipment may damage the electrical system, loosen important decals, or wash away necessary grease at friction points. Avoid excessive use of water near the control panel, engine, and battery.

Important: Do not wash the machine with the engine running. Washing the machine with the engine running may result in internal engine damage.