Toro Electric Bed Lift Kit Installation Instructions

Safety

Safety and Instructional Decals

Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing.

Diagram: A black rectangular decal with rounded corners, featuring text "MDE", "MD, MDX, MDX-D", and the number "127-7388". An arrow points to a location labeled "1. Pin location". The decal is identified as "decal127-7388".

Installation

Loose Parts

Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped.

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

1. Preparing the Machine

No Parts Required

Procedure:

1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4. Lift the lever on either side of the cargo bed and lift the bed up.

Diagram (Figure 1): Shows the underside of the vehicle bed with a "Lever" (1), a "Prop rod" (2), and a "Detent slot" (3).

Diagram (Figure 2): Illustrates the "Prop rod" (2) being inserted into the "Detent slot" (1) to secure the bed.

Diagram (Figure 3): Depicts the underside of the bed, highlighting the "Bed" (1), "Latch rod" (2), and "Flange nut" (3) that are removed.

WARNING: A raised bed could fall and injure persons that are working beneath it. Always use the prop rod to hold the bed up before working under the bed. Remove any load material from the bed before raising it.

5. Pull the prop rod into the detent slot to secure the bed.
6. Remove the 4 flange nuts securing the latch-rod brackets to the underside of the bed.
7. Remove and retain the latch rod and latches.

2. Installing the Bed-Lift Brackets

Parts needed for this procedure:

• Outboard-lift bracket (short flanges)
• Inboard-lift bracket (long flanges)
• Hex-head bolt (5/16 x 5-1/2 inches)
• Flange nut (5/16 inch)

Perform the bed bracket installation at the bottom side of the bed.

1. Remove the 2 left-most bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) that secure the upper-bed brace to the bed.

Diagram (Figure 4): Shows the bottom side of the bed with "Bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch)" (1) securing the "Upper-bed brace" (2) and "Lower-bed brace" (3) to the bed.

2. Remove the 2 left-most bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) that secure the lower-bed brace to the bed. Note: Retain the 4 bolts for installation.
3. Align the left outboard-lift bracket (the bracket with the short flanges) to the outboard holes in the upper- and lower-bed braces.

Diagram (Figure 5): Illustrates the attachment of the "Outboard-lift bracket (short flanges)" (1) and "Inboard-lift bracket (long flanges)" (3) to the bed braces using bolts (2).

4. Secure the outboard lift bracket to the bed using the 2 bolts that you removed in step 1, and hand-tighten the bolts.
5. Align the inboard-lift bracket (the bracket with the long flanges) to the inboard holes in the upper- and lower-bed braces.
6. Secure the inboard-lift bracket to the bed with the 2 bolts that you removed in step 2, and hand-tighten the bolts.
7. Insert the hex-head bolt (5/16 x 5-1/2 inches) through the 8 mm (5/16 inch) hole in the inboard-lift bracket (long flanges), bed structure, and the outboard bed-lift bracket (short flanges) as shown in Figure 6.

Diagram (Figure 6): Shows the assembly of the inboard and outboard lift brackets using a "Hex-head bolt (5/16 x 5-1/2 inches)" (3) passing through a "Hole 8 mm (5/16 inch)" (2) and secured by "Locknuts (5/16 inch)" (1).

8. Secure the bolt with the flange nut (5/16 inch) hand-tight.

3. Installing the Switch

Parts needed for this procedure:

• Switch
• Fuse (15 A)—machine serial number 411599999 and before only

Machine Serial Number 411599999 and Before

1. Disconnect the negative-battery terminal from the battery.
2. Remove the plug from the dash panel, to the right of the steering column and above the key switch.

Note: If the hole in the dash is in use, measure over 13 mm (1/2 inch) and cut another 21 x 35 mm (27/32 x 1-15/32 inches) rectangular opening in the dash. Ensure that you do not damage any existing components behind the dash when cutting the hole.

Diagram (Figure 7): Depicts the vehicle's dashboard area, showing a "Plugged hole" (1), the "Bed-lift switch" (2), and indicating where to "Cut the new hole (if required)" (3).

3. Plug the bed-lift switch into the harness connector in the dash. Note: Do not install the switch yet.
4. Install a new fuse (15 A) into the open slot in the fuse block.

Machine Serial Number 411600000 and After

1. Cut out the opening in the dashboard decal for the switch (box A of Figure 8).
2. Install the switch connector through the opening in the dashboard (box B of Figure 8).
3. Install the switch to the switch connector (box C of Figure 8).
4. Ensure that the switch is oriented properly (box D of Figure 8).

Diagram (Figure 8): A sequence of four diagrams (A, B, C, D) showing the dashboard installation of the bed-lift switch. A shows the dashboard opening, B shows connector installation, C shows switch attachment, and D shows the final installed switch.

4. Installing the Lift Actuator

Parts needed for this procedure:

• Lift actuator
• Clevis pin (3-1/2 inches)
• Clevis pin (2-1/4 inches)
• Hairpin
• Hex-head bolt (1/2 x 5-1/2 inches)
• Locknut (1/2 inch)

Procedure:

1. Align the hole in the lower-mount point for the lift actuator with the holes in the chassis-mount brackets.

Diagram (Figure 9): Illustrates the mounting of the "Lift actuator" (1) to the "Chassis-mount brackets" (2) using a "Clevis pin (2-1/4 inches)" (3) and "Hairpin" (4).

2. Secure the lift actuator to the chassis-mount brackets with the clevis pin (2-1/4 inches) and hairpin.
3. Connect the 2-socket electrical connector of the rear wire harness of the machine to the 2-pin connector of the lift actuator.

Note: The 2-socket electrical connector of the rear wire harness is located adjacent to the electrical-control cover.

Diagram (Figure 10): Shows the electrical connection between the "2-socket electrical connector (rear wire harness)" (1) and the "2-pin connector (lift actuator)" (2), near the "Electrical-control cover" (3), connecting to the "Lift actuator" (4).

4. Connect the negative-battery terminal to the battery.
5. Press the up-paddle of the bed-lift switch to extend the actuator. Note: If the lift actuator does not extend, press the other paddle of the switch.
6. Align the up-paddle to the 12 o'clock position and insert the bed-lift switch into the opening in the dash. Note: The switch should snap and lock into position.
7. Press the up paddle of the bed-lift switch to extend the rod of the lift actuator rod until the hole in the rod aligns with the holes in the inboard and outboard-lift brackets.

Note: Select the set of holes in the bracket for the gasoline and diesel machines; refer to Safety and Instructional Decals (page 1) for the hole locations for this machine.

Diagram (Figure 11): Details the connection of the lift actuator rod. It shows the "Lift-actuator rod" (5) being secured to the lift brackets using a "Hex-head bolt (1/2 x 5-1/2 inches)" (3) through a "12.7 mm (1/2 inch) hole" (2) and secured by a "Locknut (1/2 inch)" (1). A "Clevis pin (3-1/2 inches)" (7) and "Hairpin" (4) are also used to connect the rod to the brackets. Another "12.7 mm (1/2 inch) hole" (6) is shown for the clevis pin.

8. Secure the lift-actuator rod to the lift brackets with the clevis pin (3-1/2 inches) and hairpin. Note: Tighten the locknut and flange nut until they are snug.
9. Tighten the 4 bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) that secure the inboard and outboard-lift brackets to the bed to 15 to 16.6 N-m (133 to 147 in-lb).
10. Align the hex-head bolt (1/2 x 5-1/2 inches) through the remaining 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) holes in the inboard and outboard-lift brackets and secure it with a locknut (1/2 inch) until the nut is snug.
11. Tighten the flange nut that secures the bolt (5/16 inch) until it is snug.

5. Removing the Prop Rod

No Parts Required

Procedure:

1. Remove the hairpin and washer that secure the prop rod to the bottom of the bed.

Diagram (Figure 12): Shows the removal of the "Prop rod" (5). A "Hairpin" (2) and "Washer" (1) secure it to the bed. It is removed from a "Slot (frame)" (3) near the "Bed hole" (4).

2. Slide the prop rod forward to remove it from the bracket on the frame. Note: Retain the prop rod components for future use. Note: If the electric box lift is ever removed, install the prop rod and latch rod again, using the existing fasteners and the prop-rod bracket.

Operation

WARNING: Driving the machine with the cargo bed raised could cause the machine to tip or roll easier. You could damage the structure of the cargo bed if you operate the machine with the bed raised.

• Operate the machine when the cargo bed is down.
• After emptying the cargo bed, lower it.

WARNING: The weight of the bed may be heavy. Hands or other body parts could be crushed. Keep your hands and other body parts clear when lowering the bed.

Important: When you hear a ratcheting sound, the bed lift is completely extended or retracted. Do not continue pressing the switch.

Raising the Bed

1. Turn the key switch to the On position.
2. Push the top of the switch to raise the bed.

Lowering the Bed

Push the bottom of the switch to lower the bed.

Note: The actuator may cause slight deformation to the bed after it is fully lowered and before the actuator clutch engages. Release the switch when you hear a ratcheting noise.

Maintenance

Servicing the Air Cleaner

For Workman MDX-D Machines

1. Support the bed with lifting equipment.
2. Remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pin securing the actuator rod to the inboard and outboard-lift brackets.
3. Tip the bed all the way up.
4. Rotate the actuator forward.
5. Remove the air cleaner and service it as required; refer to the machine Operator's Manual.
6. Install the air cleaner; refer to the machine Operator's Manual.
7. Lower the bed and align the lift actuator to the lift brackets.
8. Secure the lift actuator to the lift brackets with the clevis pin and hairpin.

Declaration of Incorporation

Relevant technical documentation has been compiled as required per Part B of Annex VII of 2006/42/EC.

We will undertake to transmit, in response to requests by national authorities, relevant information on this partly completed machinery. The method of transmission shall be electronic transmittal.

This machinery shall not be put into service until incorporated into approved Toro models as indicated on the associated Declaration of Conformity and in accordance with all instructions, whereby it can be declared in conformity with all relevant Directives.

Certified:

Tom Langworthy
Engineering Director
8111 Lyndale Ave. South
Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
January 27, 2022

Authorized Representative:

Marcel Dutrieux
Manager European Product Integrity
Toro Europe NV
Nijverheidsstraat 5
2260 Oevel
Belgium

The Toro Warranty

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