Toro Pro Force 44553 User manual

FormNo.3416-701RevA
ProForce®DebrisBlower
ModelNo.44553—SerialNo.316000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3416-701*A

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwith
asparkarrestermufer.Itisaviolationof
CaliforniaPublicResourceCodeSection4442to
useoroperatetheengineonanyforest-covered,
brush-covered,orgrass-coveredland.Other
statesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ElectromagneticCompatibility
Domestic:ThisdevicecomplieswithFCCrulesPart15.
Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)This
devicemaynotcauseharmfulinterferenceand(2)thisdevice
mustacceptanyinterferencethatmaybereceived,including
interferencethatmaycauseundesirableoperation.
Thisequipmentgeneratesandusesradiofrequencyenergy
andifnotinstalledandusedproperly,thatis,instrict
accordancewiththemanufacturer'sinstructions,maycause
interferencetoradioandtelevisionreception.Ithasbeentype
testedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaFCCClass
Bcomputingdeviceinaccordancewiththespecications
inSubpartJofPart15ofFCCRules,whicharedesigned
toprovidereasonableprotectionagainstsuchinterference
inaresidentialinstallation.However,thereisnoguarantee
thatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.If
thisequipmentdoescauseinterferencetoradioortelevision
reception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipment
offandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrectthe
interferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:Reorient
thereceivingantenna,relocatetheremotecontrolreceiver
withrespecttotheradio/TVantennaorplugthecontrollerinto
adifferentoutletsothatthecontrollerandradio/TVareon
differentbranchcircuits.Ifnecessary,theusershouldconsult
thedealeroranexperiencedradio/televisiontechnicianfor
additionalsuggestions.Theusermayndthefollowingbooklet
preparedbytheFederalCommunicationsCommissionhelpful:
"HowtoIdentifyandResolveRadio-TVInterferenceProblems".
ThisbookletisavailablefromtheU.S.GovernmentPrinting
Ofce,Washington,DC20402.StockNo.004-000-00345-4.
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Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)this
devicemaynotcauseinterference,and(2)thisdevicemust
acceptanyinterference,includinginterferencethatmaycause
undesiredoperationofthedevice.
CAUTION
Ifausermakeschangesormodicationsnot
expresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsible
forcompliance,theycouldvoidtheuser's
authoritytooperatetheequipment.
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Introduction
Thedebrisbloweristowedbehindaride-onmachine
whichisintendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hired
operatorsincommercialapplications.Itisprimarily
designedtousewindpowertoquicklyclearlarge
areasofunwanteddebrisonwell-maintainedlawnsin
parks,golfcourses,sportselds,andoncommercial
grounds.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
g029815
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
TireInformation
TheDOTtireinformationislocatedonthesideof
eachtire.Thisinformationgivesloadandspeed
ratings.Replacementtiresshouldhavethesameor
betterratings.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
FuelSafety.........................................................4
Operation............................................................5
RemoteControlOperation..................................5
Towing................................................................6
MaintenanceandStorage...................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................7
Setup........................................................................8
1ConnectingtheBattery....................................8
2MountingtheHitchtotheMachine...................9
3ConnectingtheMachinetotheTowing
Vehicle............................................................9
4AssemblingtheHandheldRemote.................10
ProductOverview....................................................11
Controls............................................................11
Specications..................................................12
RadioSpecications.........................................12
Operation................................................................13
AttachingtheTrailer..........................................13
AddingFuel......................................................13
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................14
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................14
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelLug
Nuts..............................................................15
StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.................15
Start,Stop,andInactivityTimeOut...................16
PowerSaveMode(Inactive).............................17
AdjustingtheNozzleDirection..........................17
HaulingtheMachine.........................................17
TowingtheMachine..........................................17
ConnectingtheMachinetotheTowing
Vehicle..........................................................17
OperatingTips..................................................18
Maintenance...........................................................19
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........19
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DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................20
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................21
ServicingtheCarbonCanister..........................22
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................22
AssociatingtheRemoteControltothe
Machine.......................................................24
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.................................24
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................25
ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................26
CleaningtheEngineScreenandtheOil
Cooler...........................................................26
CheckingtheNozzle.........................................27
AdjustingtheBelt..............................................27
InspectingtheTires..........................................27
ElectricalMaintenance.....................................28
Storage.............................................................30
WasteDisposal.................................................30
Troubleshooting......................................................31
CheckingFaultCodes......................................31
EnteringDiagnosticModeandCheckingthe
Codes...........................................................31
CheckingFaultCodes......................................32
ResettingtheFaultCodes................................32
ExitingDiagnosticMode...................................32
Safety
Hazardcontrolandaccidentpreventionare
dependentupontheawareness,concern,and
propertrainingofthepersonnelinvolvedinthe
operation,transport,maintenance,andstorageof
themachine.Improperuseormaintenanceofthe
machinecanresultininjuryordeath.Toreduce
thepotentialforinjuryordeath,complywiththe
followingsafetyinstructions.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersandpetsasafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore
servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthisOperator’sManual.
FuelSafety
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelvaporsare
ammableandexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothefuel
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorwhilehot.
•Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.
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•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle
beforelling.
•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot
possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer
ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire
exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymorethan
a30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuelto
thefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to
1/2inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.This
emptyspaceinthetankallowsfueltoexpand.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandgas
tankopening.
–Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith
soapandwater.
Operation
•Beforeeveryuse:
–Inspectthecoupler,ball,andhitch.
–Alwaysusesafetychains.
–Verifythatallofthelightsarefunctioning
properly.
–Verifythatthetiresareproperlyinated.
–Verifythatthelugnutsaretightandtorqued
properly.
–Verifythatthemachineisproperlysecuredto
thetowingvehicle.
•Neveroperatethemachinewhenitisnot
connectedtoatowingvehicle.
•Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe
machineintooroffofatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
•Donotruntheengineinordirecttheblowernozzle
intoaconnedareawithoutadequateventilation.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an
odorlessgasthatisfatalifinhaled.
•Themachinemayexceednoiselevelsof85dB(A)
attheoperator’sposition.Hearingprotectionis
recommendedforprolongedexposuretoreduce
thepotentialofpermanenthearingdamage.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Toprevent
lossofcontrol:
–Operateonlyindaylightorwhenthereisgood
articiallight.
–Driveslowlyandwatchforholesorother
hiddenhazards.
–Donotdriveclosetoasandtrap,ditch,creek,
orotherhazard.
–Reduceyourspeedwhenmakingsharpturns
andwhenturningonhillsides.
–Avoidsuddenstartsandstops.
–Beforebackingup,looktotherearandensure
thatnooneisbehindthemachine.
–Watchoutfortrafcwhennearorcrossing
roads.Alwaysyieldtherightofway.
•Stayawayfromthenozzleopeningwhenthe
machineisoperating.Keepallbystandersaway
fromthenozzleopeninganddon’tdirectdischarge
towardbystanders.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
•Ifthetowing-vehicleenginestallsorthemachine
losesheadwayandcannotmakeittothetopof
aslope,donotturnthetowingvehiclearound.
Alwaysbackthetowingvehicleslowlystraight
downtheslope.
•Donottakeaninjuryrisk!Whenapersonor
petappearsunexpectedlyinorneartheoperating
area,stopoperation.Carelessoperation,
combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,or
improperlypositionedguardscanleadtothrown
objectinjuries.Donotresumeoperationuntilthe
areaiscleared.
•Donottouchtheengineormuferwhiletheengine
isrunningorsoonafteritisstopped.Theseareas
couldbehotenoughtocauseaburn.
RemoteControlOperation
•Readandfollowallinstructions.
•Failuretoabidebythesafetyprecautionsmay
resultinequipmentfailure,lossofauthorityto
operatetheequipment,andpersonalinjury.
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•Useandmaintaintheproperwiring.Followthe
equipmentmanufacturerinstructions.Improper,
loose,andfrayedwiringcancausesystemfailure,
equipmentdamage,andintermittentoperation.
•Changesormodicationsmadetothemachine
thatarenotexpresslyapprovedbythe
manufacturerwillvoidthewarranty
•Themachineownerandoperatorsmustabide
byallapplicablefederal,state,andlocallaws
concerningmachineinstallationandoperation.
Failuretocomplycouldresultinpenaltiesand
couldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatethe
machine.
•Ensurethatthemachineryandsurroundingareais
clearbeforeoperating.Donotactivatetheremote
controlsystemuntilyouarecertainthatitissafe
todoso.
•YoucanremovethepowerfromtheRF2CAN
andTEC2403controllersbyremovingthesource
powerfromthecircuit.
•Useadampclothtokeeptheremoteclean.
Removemud,concrete,anddirtafteroperationto
preventobstructingorcloggingthebuttons,levers,
wiring,andswitches.
•Donotallowliquidtoentertheremotecontrolor
base-unitenclosures.Donotusehighpressure
equipmenttocleantheremotecontrolorbaseunit.
•DisconnecttheRF2CANandTEC2403controllers
beforeweldingonthemachine.Failureto
disconnectthecontrollersmayresultindestruction
ofordamagetothecontrollers.
•Operateandstorethemachineonlywithinthe
speciedoperationandstoragetemperatures.
Towing
•Beforetowingthemachine,checkwithyour
localcountyorstatesafetytowingregulations,in
additiontomeetingDepartmentofTransportation
(DOT)SafetyT owingRegulations.
•Alwaysshutofftheenginebeforetransporting.
•Alwaysinspectthehitchandcouplingforwear.
Nevertowthemachinewithdefectivehitches,
couplings,orchains.
•Checkthetireairpressureonthemachine.The
tiresshouldbeinatedto241kpa(35psi)cold.
Also,checkthetire-treadwearonthemachine.
•Alwaysproperlyattachthemachinesafetychains
tothetowingvehicle.
•Donottowthemachinefasterthan88km/h(55
mph).Recommendedoff-roadtowingisnotto
exceed24km/h(15mph).
•Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.Thiscancause
skiddingorjackkning.Smooth,gradualstarts
andstopswillimprovetowing.
•Avoidsharpturnstopreventrolling.
•Ensurethattheblowerchuteispointingupwhen
towing.
•Placechockblocksunderneaththewheelsto
preventrollingwhileparked.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.
Donotstorethemachinenearames.
•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransporting.Do
notstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.Neverallow
untrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportthemachinewhen
required.
•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug
wiresbeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe
negativeterminalrstandthepositiveterminal
last.Connectthepositiveterminalrstandthe
negativeterminallast.
•Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchtoprevent
accidentalstartingoftheenginewhenservicing,
adjusting,orstoringthemachine.
•Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructions
describedinthismanual.Ifmajorrepairsare
everneededorassistanceisdesired,contactan
authorizedT orodistributor.
•Toreduceapotentialrehazard,keeptheengine
freeofexcessivegrease,grass,leaves,and
accumulationsofdirt.Neverwashawarmengine
oranyelectricalpartswithwater.
•Ensurethatthemachineisinsafeoperating
conditionbykeepingnuts,bolts,andscrewstight.
Checkthefan-shaftbearingmountingboltsand
nutsfrequentlytoensurethattheyaretightenedto
theirspecications.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma
maintenanceadjustment,keepyourhands,feet,
clothing,andotherpartsofthebodyawayfrom
thefanandothermovingparts.
•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychanging
thegovernorsettings.T oensureofsafetyand
accuracy,haveanauthorizedT orodistributor
checkthemaximumenginespeedwitha
tachometer.
•Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoilor
addingoiltothecrankcase.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving
parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith
theenginerunning.
•Chargebatteriesinanopen,well-ventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandames.Unplugthecharger
beforeconnectingordisconnectingfromthe
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battery.Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulated
tools.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly
genuineTororeplacementpartsandaccessories.
Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby
othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and
suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal115-5105
115-5105
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.
3.Warning—stoptheengine;removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.
5.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace.
6.Warning—donotstarttheenginewhenmachineisdisconnectedfromthetowvehicle,hitchthemachinetothetowvehicle
beforestartingtheengine.
decal115-5106
115-5106
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;hand—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
decal115-5113
115-5113
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,wearhearingand
eyeprotection.
decal119-6165
119–6165
1.Engine—Stop3.Engine—Start
2.Engine—Run
decal131-6766
131-6766
1.7.5A3.Electricalaccessory—15A
2.7.5A4.TEC-2403—2A
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Petroleumjelly(notsupplied—useas
required)–Connectthebattery.
Machineassembly1
Hitch1
Bolt(3/8x3inches)2
2Flangenut(3/8inch)2
Mountthehitchtothemachine.
3Nopartsrequired–Connectthemachinetothetowing
vehicle.
Handheldremote1
AAAbatteries4
4Screws,small6
Assemblethehandheldremote.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1Readbeforeoperating.
EngineManual1Usetoreferencetheengineoperationandmaintenance.
OperatorTrainingMaterial1Viewbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Remotecontrol1Usetoremotelyoperatetheblower.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
ConnectingtheBattery
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
–Petroleumjelly(notsupplied—useasrequired)
Procedure
1.Removetheclipssecuringthebatterycoverto
thebatterybox(Figure3).
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Figure3
1.Batterycover2.Batteryclip
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DANGER
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid
whichisfatalifconsumedandcauses
severeburns.
•Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoid
contactwithskin,eyesorclothing.
Wearsafetyglassestoshieldyour
eyesandrubberglovestoprotect
yourhands.
•Fillthebatterywherecleanwateris
alwaysavailableforushingtheskin.
2.Attachthepositivecable(redcable)tothe
positive(+)terminal.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
3.Attachthenegativecable(blackcable)tothe
negative(-)terminalofthebattery.
4.Coattheterminalsandmountingfastenerswith
petroleumjellytopreventcorrosion.
5.Installthebatterycoverandsecurewiththe
clips.
2
MountingtheHitchtothe
Machine
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Machineassembly
1Hitch
2Bolt(3/8x3inches)
2Flangenut(3/8inch)
Procedure
1.Positionthemachineonaat,levelsurface.
2.Insertthehitchtubeintotheframebrackets
(Figure4).Securethetubetotheframewith2
bolts(3/8x3inches)andangenuts(3/8inch).
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Figure4
1.Framebrackets2.Hitchtube
3.Routethewireharnessalongtherightsideof
thehitchtube(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Wireharness2.Harnessclips
4.Plugtheharnessclipsintotheholesintheside
ofthehitchtubetosecureit(Figure5).
5.Storetheharnessconnectorinthehitchtube
holster(Figure6).
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3
ConnectingtheMachineto
theTowingVehicle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thistrailerusesacouplerthatrequiresa2-inchball
forthehitch.
1.Raisethetrailertoasuitableheightforyour
hitch.
2.Liftthecouplerleveronthetonguewhile
loweringthecoverovertheballhitch(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Tongue4.Safetychains
2.Ballsocket5.Lockingpin
3.Couplerlever—locked
position
6.Hitchtubeholster
3.Closethecouplerlevermakingsureitissecurely
locked.
4.Installthelockingpintolockthecouplerlever
(Figure6).
5.Crossthesafetychainsandattachthemtothe
holesonthehitch(Figure6).
6.Plugthemachinewire-harnessconnectorto
thetowingvehicleconnector.Checktomake
surethebrakelightsilluminateproperlywiththe
brakepedalappliedandthetaillightsashwhen
theturningsignalsareuse.
4
AssemblingtheHandheld
Remote
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Handheldremote
4AAAbatteries
6Screws,small
Procedure
1.Removetherubberbandssecuringtheremote
halvestogether,andremovethebackcover.
2.Plugeachbatteryintoaterminalcradle,
observingproperpolarity(Figure7).
Note:Ifthebatteriesareimproperlyinstalled,
theunitwillnotbedamaged,butitwillfailto
operate.Thecradleisembossedwithpolarity
markingsforeachterminal.
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Figure7
1.Screw4.Steelgasket
2.Cover5.Batteries
3.Seal6.Handheldremote
3.Ensurethatthesteelgasketandrubbersealare
seatedinthechannelintheremoteandsetthe
backcoverinplace(Figure7).
4.Securethecoverwith6screws(Figure7)and
torquethemto1.5to1.7N∙m(13to15in-lb).
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ProductOverview
Controls
EngineStop
PresstheENGINESTOPbuttontoshutofftheengine
(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.LEDlight5.Rotateright
2.Rotateleft6.Increaseenginespeed
3.Decreaseenginespeed7.Enginestop
4.Enginestart
EngineStart
Aftercompletingthestartingsequence,pressthe
ENGINESTARTbuttontostarttheengine(Figure8).
RefertoStartingtheEngine(page15)forthestarting
sequence.
NozzleDirection
Presstherightorleftbuttontorotatethenozzletothe
desireddirection(Figure8).
EngineSpeed
PresstheINCREASEENGINESPEED(rabbit)or
DECREASEENGINESPEED(turtle)buttontoincreaseor
decreasethespeedoftheengine(Figure8).Pressing
theINCREASEENGINESPEEDandDECREASEENGINE
SPEEDbuttonsatthesametimereturnstheengine
toidle.
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitch(Figure9),whichisusedtostart
andshutofftheengine,hasthreepositions:OFF,
RUNandSTART.RotatethekeyclockwisetoSTART
toengagethestartermotor.Releasethekeywhen
theenginestarts.Thekeymovesautomaticallytothe
RUNposition.Toshutofftheengine,rotatethekey
counterclockwisetotheOFFposition.
ChokeControl
Tostartacoldengine,movethechokecontrollever
(Figure9)totheONposition.
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Figure9
1.Chokecontrol3.Ignitionswitch
2.Hourmeter
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure9)indicatesthetotalhoursof
machineoperation.
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DiagnosticLight
Thediagnosticlight(Figure10)islocatedbelowthe
hourmeterandindicatesmachinefaultcodes.After
youturnthekeytotheRUNposition,thediagnostic
lightwillilluminatefor5seconds,turnofffor5
seconds,andthenbeginashing3timesasecond
untilyoupushabuttononthehandheldremote.Ifthe
lightturnsonfor5secondsandthenstartsblinking10
timesasecond(withorwithouta5secondpause)
thereisafaultwiththemachine;refertoChecking
FaultCodes(page31).
Note:Ifyouhaveabuttonpressedonthehandheld
remotewhenyoustartthemachine,thelightwillnot
ash3timesasecondafteritturnsofffor5seconds.
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Figure10
1.Diagnosticlight
Specications
RadioSpecications
Frequency2.4GHz
Maxoutputpower19.59dBm
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
AttachingtheTrailer
Thistrailerusesacouplerthatrequiresa2-inchball
forthehitch.
1.Raisethetrailertoasuitableheightforyour
hitch.
2.Liftthecouplerleveronthetonguewhile
loweringthecoverovertheballhitch(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Tongue4.Auxiliarychains
2.Ballsocket5.Lockingpin
3.Couplerlever—locked
position
6.Hitchtubeholster
3.Closethecouplerleverandensurethatitis
securelylocked.
4.Installthelockingpintolockthecouplerlever.
5.Crossthesafetychainsandattachthem
totheholesonthehitch.Connectthe
machine-wire-harnessconnectortothe
connectoronthetowingvehicle.
AddingFuel
•Fueltankcapacity:18.9L(5USgallons)
•RecommendedFuel:
–Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(less
than30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithan
octaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating
method).
–Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedfor
use.Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmore
than10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15
(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%
ethanol),orE85(containsupto85%ethanol).
Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause
performanceproblemsand/orenginedamage
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
–Donotusefuelcontainingmethanol.
–Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankor
fuelcontainersoverthewinterunlessafuel
stabilizerisused.
–Donotaddoiltofuel.
Important:Donotusefueladditivesotherthan
afuelstabilizer/conditioner.Donotusefuel
stabilizerswithanalcoholbase,suchasethanol,
methanol,orisopropanol.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuel
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6
to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsgasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwherefuel
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never
buymorethana30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
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DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark
whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor
explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmay
insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof
anystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe
ground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
gasolinedispensernozzle.
•Ifafueldispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancause
seriousinjuryandillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleand
fueltankorconditioneropening.
•Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Shutofftheengine.
2.Cleantheareaaroundthefueltankcapand
removethecap(Figure12).
Note:Thefueltankcapcontainsagaugewhich
showsthefuellevel.
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Figure12
1.Fueltank
3.Addfueltothefueltank,untilthelevelis6mm
to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomof
thellerneck.
Note:Thisspaceinthetankallowsfuelto
expand.Donotllthefueltankscompletelyfull.
4.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.
5.Wipeupanyfuelthatmayhavespilled.
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,
checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page23).
CheckingtheTirePressure
Checkthetirepressure(Figure13).
Thecorrecttirepressureis241kPa(35psi).
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Figure13
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CheckingtheTorqueofthe
WheelLugNuts
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst10hours
Checkthetorqueofthewheellugnutsinitiallyand
aftertherst10hoursofoperation.
WARNING
Failuretomaintainthepropertorquecould
resultinfailureorlossofthewheel,andcould
resultinpersonalinjury.
Torquethewheellugnutsto95to122N∙m
(70to90ft-lb).
StartingandShuttingOff
theEngine
StartingtheEngine
WARNING
Rotatingpartscancauseseriouspersonal
injury.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthe
machinewhenitisrunning.
•Keephands,feet,hair,andclothingaway
fromallmovingpartstopreventinjury.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithcovers,
shrouds,orguardsremoved.
Beforeyoustarttheengine,youmustattachthe
machinetothetowingvehicle.
1.MovethechokecontroltotheONpositionbefore
startingacoldengine.
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire
choking.Aftertheenginestarts,movethechoke
controltotheOFFposition.
2.RotatetheengineignitionkeytotheSTART
position(Figure14).
Note:IfthekeywasleftintheRUNposition
foranextendedtime,movethekeytothe
OFFpositionbeforeproceedingtothestarting
procedure.
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Figure14
1.Chokecontrol3.Ignitionswitch
2.Hourmeter
3.EngineStartwillonlybecomeenergizedby
pressingtheStartbuttonwhiletheEngineStart
EnableConditionisactive.TheEngineStart
EnableConditionbecomesactiveonlywhenthe
followingEngineStartEnableSequencehas
beenperformed(Figure15):
•PresstheSTARTbutton.
•Then,presstherotateleftbutton.
•Then,presstherotaterightbutton.
•Then,pressandholdtheSTARTbuttonuntil
theenginestarts.
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Figure15
1.LEDlight5.Rotateright
2.Rotateleft6.Increaseenginespeed
3.Decreaseenginespeed7.Enginestop
4.Enginestart
Note:Thereisatimelimitof3seconds
betweeneachbuttonpress.Ifthenextbuttonin
thesequenceisnotpressedwithin3secondsof
thelastbuttonpress,thesequenceisaborted
andmustbestartedfromthebeginning.
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Note:Ifanybuttonotherthanthenext
appropriatebuttoninthesequenceispressed
thesequenceisaborted.
Note:IftheSTARTbuttonisnotpressedwithin
10secondsafterpressingtheROTATERIGHT
button,oranyotherbuttonispressedinthis
period,theEngineStartEnableCondition
expires
Note:EngineStartEnableConditionpersists
for10secondsafterpressingtheROTATERIGHT
buttonallowingmomentaryactivationofEngine
StartbypressingtheSTARTbutton.Pressing
theSTARTbuttondoesnotextendthistime
period—themaximumlengthoftimethatthe
StartRelayControlcanbeactiveis10seconds
frompressingtheROTATERIGHTbutton.After
theEngineStartEnableConditionexpires,
theEngineStartEnableSequencemustbe
performedagaininordertoenergizetheStart
RelayControlwiththeSTARTbutton.This
cannotbeperformedfor10secondsafterthe
STARTbuttonisreleased.
Note:Ifthesequenceisabortedorthe
EngineStartEnableConditionexpires,normal
functionalityoftheROTATERIGHTandROTATE
LEFTbuttonsreturntocontroltheChuteMotor.
Important:Donotengagestarterformore
than10secondsatatime.Ifenginefails
tostartallow10secondcool-downperiod
betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese
instructionscanburnoutstartermotor.
4.Aftertheenginestarts,movethechokecontrolto
theOFFposition.Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,
movethechokebacktotheONpositionfora
fewseconds,thensettheenginespeedtothe
desiredsetting.Repeatthisasrequired.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.Decreasetheenginespeedto3/4throttle.
2.PresstheSTOPbuttonontheremotecontrol.
3.Ifleavingthemachine,rotatethekeytotheOFF
positionandremoveitfromtheignitionswitch
(Figure14).
Start,Stop,andInactivity
TimeOut
Theremotecontrolactivates(powersup)whenany
pushbuttonispressed.Toconservebatterypower,
theremotecontrolstaysactiveforapproximately3
secondsbeforeautomaticallyshuttingdownunless
thereisbuttonactivitywithinthe3secondlimit.When
theunittimesoutandpowersdown,allremotecontrol
LEDactivitystops(Figure16).Pressinganybutton
willreactivatetheremotecontrol
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Figure16
1.LEDlight5.Rotateright
2.Rotateleft6.Increaseenginespeed
3.Decreaseenginespeed7.Enginestop
4.Enginestart
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PowerSaveMode(Inactive)
TheRF2CANandTEC2403controllerswillrevert
toPowerSaveModeifthebaseunitisinactivefor
morethan2.5hourswithoutcommunicationfrom
theremotecontrol.PowerSaveModeisalow
currentstateofthemachine.Themachinedoesnot
communicatewiththeremotecontrol,willnotactivate
outputs,andwillnotgenerallyfunctionasnormal.
•Wheninthetime-outmodetheenginewillnotrun
(orwillquitrunning)andtheremotecontrolwill
notcontrolanyfunction.
•Towakecontrollerintime-outmode,turnthekey
switchtotheOFFpositionandthenturnthekey
switchtotheRUNposition.
•Toavoidcontrollertime-outduringoperation,use
theremotecontroltorotatethechuteorchange
theenginespeedatleastevery2.5hours.
AdjustingtheNozzle
Direction
Thedirectionofthenozzleopeningcanbechanged
fromrighttoleftbypressingtheappropriatebuttonon
theremotecontrol(Figure17).
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Figure17
1.LEDlight5.Rotateright
2.Rotateleft6.Increaseenginespeed
3.Decreaseenginespeed7.Enginestop
4.Enginestart
HaulingtheMachine
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineinto
trailerortruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,
chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps
shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe
machine.
TowingtheMachine
•Ensurethatthehitchandcouplingofthetowing
vehicleareratedequalto,orgreaterthan,the
trailergrossvehicleweightrating(GVWR).
•Alwaysinspectthehitchandcouplingforwear.
Nevertowthemachinewithdefectivehitches,
couplings,orchains.
•Checkthetireairpressureandthetire-treadwear
onthemachine.
•Ensurethatthemachineisequippedwiththe
safetychains.
•Alwaysattachthemachinesafetychaintothe
frameofthetowingvehicle.
•Beforetowingthemachine,checkyourlocalstate
andcountyvehicle-towingrequirements.Inmost
cases,themaximumspeedforhighwaytowingis
88km/h(55mph).Recommendedoff-roadtowing
speedmustnotexceed24km/h(15mph)orless.
•Whilethemachineisparkedanddisconnected
fromthetowingvehicle,placechockedblocks
underneaththewheelstopreventrolling.
•Ensurethatthetirepressureiscorrect;inateor
deateasnecessary.Inspectthetiresforcutsand
excessivewear.
•Rotatethechuteopeningsothatitfacesupwards.
•Checkthewheel-mountinglugnutswithatorque
wrench.Torquethewheellugnutsto95to122
N∙m(70to90ft-lb).
•Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.Thiscancause
skiddingorjackkning.Smooth,gradualstarts
andstopswillimprovethegasmileage.
•Avoidsharpturnstopreventrolling.
CAUTION
Nevertowthemachinewithadefectivetow
bar.Useofadefectivetowbarmaycause
themachinetoseparatefromthetowing
vehicle.
Replaceadefectivetowbarbeforeyoutow
themachine.
ConnectingtheMachineto
theTowingVehicle
•Checkthetowing-vehiclehitchballandmachine
couplerforsignsofwearordamage.Replaceany
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partsthatarewornordamagedbeforetowingthe
machine.
•Themachinecoupleris5.1cm(2inches).The
towingvehicleballhitchdiametermustbe.Use
ofdifferentballdiameterwillcreateanextremely
dangerousconditionwhichcanresultinseparation
ofthecouplerandballorballfailure.
•Afterthetowbarhasbeenconnectedtothe
machine,securethemachinecouplertothe
towing-vehiclehitchandensurethatthelocklever
isinthelockedposition.
CAUTION
Thesafetychainisintendedtoprevent
completeseparationofthemachinefromthe
towingvehicleintheeventofatowbarfailure.
Ifthesafetychainisremovedfromthe
machine,donottowthemachine.
OperatingTips
WARNING
Dischargedairhasconsiderableforceand
couldcauseinjuryorlossoffooting.
•Stayawayfromnozzleopeningwhen
machineisoperating.
•Keepbystandersawayfromnozzle
openingwhenmachineisrunning.
DANGER
Tipovercancauseseriousinjuryordeath.
•Neveroperateonsteepslopes.
•Operateonslopesupanddown,never
acrosstheface.
•Whengoinguphillordownhill,donotstop
orstartsuddenly.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainorother
hiddenhazards.Toavoidtippingorlossof
control,donotdriveclosetoaditch,creek
ordropoff.
•Ifthetowvehiclestopswhilegoinguphill,
backslowlydownhill.Donotattemptto
turn.
•Neveroperatethemachinewhenitisnot
connectedtoatowvehicle.
•Practiceoperatingtheblower.Itisadvisable
toblowthesamedirectionthewindisblowing
topreventmaterialfromblowingbackintothe
clearedarea.
•Beawareoftheblowernozzledirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
•Reduceyourspeedwhenmakingsharpturnsand
whenturningonhillsides
•Beforebackingup,looktotherearandensure
thatnooneisbehindthemachine.
•Donotruntheengineinordirecttheblowernozzle
intoaconnedareawithoutadequateventilation.
Exhaustfumesarehazardousandcouldpossibly
bedeadly.
•Runtheengineatfullthrottlewhenoperating.
•Adjustthenozzleopeningsoitblowsunderthe
debris.
•Usecautionwhenblowingaroundnewlyplanted
sodastheforceoftheaircoulddisruptthegrass.
•Donotuseonhighways.
•Stayawayfromthenozzleopeningwhenthe
machineisoperating.Keepallbystandersaway
fromthenozzleopeninganddon’tdirectdischarge
towardbystanders.
•Ifthetowing-vehicleenginestallsorthemachine
losesheadwayandcannotmakeittothetopofa
slope,donotturnthemachinearound.Always
backthetowingvehicleslowlystraightdownthe
slope.
•Donottakeaninjuryrisk!Whenapersonor
petappearsunexpectedlyinorneartheoperating
area,stopoperation.Carelessoperation,
combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,or
improperlypositionedguardscanleadtothrown
objectinjuries.Donotresumeoperationuntilthe
areaiscleared.
•Donotexceed88km/h(55mph)whentransporting
themachine.
•Donottouchtheengineormuferwhiletheengine
isrunningorsoonafteritisstopped.Theseareas
couldbehotenoughtocauseaburn.
Important:Raisethenozzletoanupward
positionbeforetransportingthemachine.Ifthe
nozzleisleftinadownward-facingpositionduring
transport,thenozzlemaycontactthegroundand
causedamage.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst8hours•Checktheconditionandthetensionofthebelt.
Aftertherst10hours•Checkthetorqueofthewheellugnuts.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Cleantheenginescreenandtheoilcooler.
•Checkthenozzleclampandthenozzleguides.
Every50hours•Checktheconditionandthetensionofthebelt.
Every100hours
•Replacetheairlterelement(morefrequentlyifconditionsaredustyorsandy).
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checktheconditionofthetires.
Every200hours
•Replacethecarbon-canisterairlter(Servicemorefrequentlyifconditionsare
extremelydustyorsandy).
•Replacethecarbon-canisterpurge-linelter.
•Replacetheoillter.
•Checkthesparkplugs.
Every500hours•Replacethefuellter.
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DailyMaintenanceChecklist
Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.
Fortheweekof: MaintenanceCheckItem
Mon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.Sat.Sun.
Checktheinstrument
operation
Checkthefuellevel.
Checktheengine-oillevel.
Cleantheengineaircooling
ns.
Inspecttheairlter
pre-cleaner.
Checkforanyunusual
enginenoises.
Checkforuidleaks.
Checkthetirepressure.
Checknozzlemounting
clamptorque.
Touchupdamagedpaint.
NotationforAreasofConcern
Inspectionperformedby:
ItemDateInformation
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