Toro Pro Force Debris User manual

CV
FormNo.3438-217RevB
ProForce®DebrisBlower
ModelNo.44552—SerialNo.405800000andUp
ModelNo.44552TE—SerialNo.405800000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3438-217*B

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
TheDOTtireinformationislocatedonthesideof
eachtire.Thisinformationgivesloadandspeed
ratings.Replacementtiresshouldhavethesameor
betterratings.Ensurethatthetiresmeetorexceed
theweightrequirementsofyourmachine.
ElectromagneticCompatibility
Domestic:ThisdevicecomplieswithFCCRulesPart15.
Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)This
devicemaynotcauseharmfulinterferenceand(2)thisdevice
mustacceptanyinterferencethatmaybereceived,including
interferencethatmaycauseundesirableoperation.
Thisequipmentgeneratesandusesradiofrequencyenergyand
ifnotinstalledandusedproperly,instrictaccordancewiththe
manufacturer'sinstructions,maycauseinterferencetoradio
andtelevisionreception.Ithasbeentypetestedandfoundto
complywithinthelimitsofaFCCClassBcomputingdevicein
accordancewiththespecicationsinSubpartJofPart15of
FCCRules,asstatedabove.However,thereisnoguarantee
thatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.If
thisequipmentdoescauseinterferencetoradioortelevision
reception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoff
andon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterference
byoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:Reorientthereceiving
antenna,relocatetheremotecontrolreceiverwithrespecttothe
radio/TVantennaorplugthecontrollerintoadifferentoutletso
thatthecontrollerandradio/TVareondifferentbranchcircuits.If
necessary,theusershouldconsultthedealeroranexperienced
radio/televisiontechnicianforadditionalsuggestions.The
usermayndthefollowingbookletpreparedbytheFederal
CommunicationsCommissionhelpful:"HowtoIdentifyand
ResolveRadio-TVInterferenceProblems".Thisbookletis
availablefromtheU.S.GovernmentPrintingOfce,Washington,
DC20402.StockNo.004-000-00345-4.
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Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)this
devicemaynotcauseinterference,and(2)thisdevicemust
acceptanyinterference,includinginterferencethatmaycause
undesiredoperationofthedevice.
JapanElectromagneticCompatibilityCertication
Handheld:
RF2CAN:
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Handheld:
RF2CAN:
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AGREEPARL’ANRTMAROC
Numerod’agrement:MR14092ANRT2017
Delivred’agrement:29/05/2017
CAUTION
Changingormodifyingthemachinewithout
theexpressapprovalfromtheparty
responsibleforcompliancecouldvoidyour
authoritytooperatetheequipment.
Donotchangeormodifythemachine
withouttheexpressapprovalfromtheparty
responsibleforcompliance.
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thedebrisbloweristowedbehindaride-onmachine
whichisintendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hired
operatorsincommercialapplications.Itisprimarily
designedtousewindpowertoquicklyclearlarge
areasofunwanteddebrisonwell-maintainedlawnsin
parks,golfcourses,sportselds,andoncommercial
grounds.Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthan
itsintendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyouand
bystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumber(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................5
GeneralSafety...................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
Setup........................................................................7
1ConnectingtheBattery....................................7
2MountingtheHitchtotheDebris
Blower.............................................................8
3ConnectingtheDebrisBlowertotheT ow
Vehicle............................................................8
4AssemblingtheHandheldRemote...................9
ProductOverview...................................................10
Controls...........................................................10
Specications...................................................11
RadioSpecications..........................................11
Attachments/Accessories..................................11
BeforeOperation..................................................11
BeforeOperationSafety....................................11
AddingFuel......................................................12
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................12
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................13
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelLug
Nuts..............................................................13
DuringOperation.................................................13
DuringOperationSafety...................................13
RemoteControlOperation................................14
StartingtheEngine...........................................15
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................16
UsingtheRemoteControl.................................16
AdjustingtheBlowerNozzleDirection...............16
UsingtheChutePositionIndicator....................17
OperatingTips..................................................17
AfterOperation....................................................18
AfterOperationSafety......................................18
Hauling.............................................................18
Maintenance...........................................................19
MaintenanceSafety..........................................19
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........20
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................20
EngineMaintenance...........................................21
EngineSafety...................................................21
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................21
ServicingtheCarbonCanister..........................22
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................22
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.................................24
CleaningtheEngineScreenandtheOil
Cooler...........................................................25
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................26
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................26
ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................26
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................27
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................27
ReplacingtheRemoteBatteries.......................27
ReplacingtheFuses.........................................28
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................28
InspectingtheTires..........................................28
BeltMaintenance................................................29
AdjustingtheBelt..............................................29
MiscellaneousMaintenance.................................29
CheckingtheBlowerNozzle.............................29
AssociatingtheRemoteControlandthe
BaseUnit.....................................................30
Storage...................................................................31
StoringtheMachine..........................................31
DisposingofWaste...........................................31
Troubleshooting......................................................32
CheckingFaultCodes......................................32
EnteringDiagnosticModeandCheckingthe
Codes...........................................................32
ResettingtheFaultCodes................................33
ExitingDiagnosticMode...................................33
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Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIstandardB71.4-2017.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofthrowingobjects.Always
followallsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriouspersonal
injury.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofboththis
Operator’sManualandtheoperator’smanualof
thetractionunitbeforeusingthismachine.Ensure
thateveryoneusingthisproductknowshowtouse
thismachineandthetractionunitandunderstands
thewarnings.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepchildren,bystanders,andpetsoutofthe
operatingarea.Neverallowchildrentooperate
themachine.
•Alwaysshutofftheengine,removethekey(if
equipped),waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andallowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,
repairing,cleaning,orstoringthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal115-5105
115-5105
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Warning—alloperatorsshouldreadtheOperator’sManualandbetrainedbeforeoperatingthemachine.
3.Warning—shutofftheengine,removethekey,andreadtheOperator'sManualbeforeperformingmaintenance.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
5.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
6.Warning—donotstarttheenginewhenthemachineisdisconnectedfromthetowvehicle;hitchthemachinetothetowvehicle
beforestartingtheengine.
decal115-5106
115-5106
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;hand—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
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)
decal133-8062
133-8062
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Grafo112Xgrease(T oroPartNo.
505-47)—Connectthebattery.
Debrisblowerassembly1
Hitch1
Bolt(3/8x3inches)2
Flangenut(3/8inch)2
Hitchclevis1
Bolt(5/8x4–1/2inch)2
2
Locknut(5/8inch)2
Mountthehitchtothedebrisblower.
Hitchpin1
3Clevis1Connecttheblowertothetowvehicle.
Handheldremote1
AAAbatteries4
4Screws(small)6
Assemblethehandheldremote.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1Readbeforeoperating.
Engineowner’smanual1Usetoreferencetheengineoperationandmaintenance.
Remotecontrol1Usetoremotelyoperatetheblower.
DeclarationofConformity1ForCEcompliance.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
ConnectingtheBattery
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
—Grafo112Xgrease(T oroPartNo.505-47)
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.
3.Attachthenegativecable(blackcable)tothe
negative(-)terminalofthebattery.
4.Coattheterminalsandmountingfastenerswith
Grafo112X(skinover)grease(T oroPartNo.
505-47)topreventcorrosion.
5.Installthebatterycoverandsecurewiththe
clips.
2
MountingtheHitchtothe
DebrisBlower
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Debrisblowerassembly
1Hitch
2Bolt(3/8x3inches)
2Flangenut(3/8inch)
1Hitchclevis
2Bolt(5/8x4–1/2inch)
2Locknut(5/8inch)
Procedure
1.Positionthedebrisbloweronaat,levelsurface.
2.Chockthetiresandusejackstandstoraisethe
frontofthemachine.
3.Insertthehitchtubeintotheframebrackets
(Figure4).Securethetubetotheframewith2
bolts(3/8x3inches)andangenuts(3/8inch)
andtorqueto40N⋅m(30ft-lb).
Important:Ensurethatthehitchtubeis
installedatthecorrectlengthsotheblower
doesnotcontactthetowvehiclewhen
turning.
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Figure4
1.Framebrackets3.Hitchclevis
2.Hitchtube
Note:Thehitchtubecanberotated180
degreestoaccommodatedifferenthitchheights.
3
ConnectingtheDebris
BlowertotheTowVehicle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Hitchpin
1Clevis
Procedure
1.Backthetowvehicleuptotheblower.
2.Adjusttheblowerhitchclevistothesamelevel
asthetowvehiclehitchasfollows:
•Setthehitchtubeonajackstandtokeepit
paralleltotheground.
•Removetheboltsandlocknutssecuringthe
hitchclevis(Figure4)tothehitchtube.
•Raiseorlowerthehitchclevistotheposition
approximatelylevelwiththetowvehicle
hitch.
•Securetheclevistothehitchwiththebolts
andlocknutspreviouslyremovedandtorque
to203N⋅m(150ft-lb).Ensurethatthedebris
blowerframeisparallelwiththeground.
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3.Iftheblowercontactsthetowvehiclewhen
turning,thehitchtubedoesnotextendenough
andneedstobeinstalledtotheframebrackets
usingthefurthermountingholes;referto2
MountingtheHitchtotheDebrisBlower(page
8).
4.Connecttheblowerclevishitchtothetowvehicle
hitchwiththehitchpinandclevis(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Hitchpin3.Clevis
2.Towvehiclehitch
4
AssemblingtheHandheld
Remote
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Handheldremote
4AAAbatteries
6Screws(small)
Procedure
1.Removetherubberbandssecuringtheremote
halvestogether,andremovethebackcover.
2.Plugeachbatteryintoaterminalcradle
observingproperpolarity(Figure6).
Note:Ifthebatteriesareimproperlyinstalled,
themachinewillnotbedamaged,butitwillfail
tooperate.Thecradleisembossedwithpolarity
markingsforeachterminal.
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Figure6
1.Screw4.Steelgasket
2.Cover5.Batteries
3.Seal6.Handheldremote
3.Ensurethatthesteelgasketandrubbersealare
seatedinthechannelintheremoteandsetthe
backcoverinplace(Figure6).
4.Securethecoverwith6screws(Figure6)and
torquethemto1.5to1.7N⋅m(13to15in-lb).
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ProductOverview
Controls
EngineStop
PresstheEngineStopbuttontoshutofftheengine
(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.LEDlight5.Rotateright
2.Rotateleft6.Increaseenginespeed
3.Decreaseenginespeed7.Enginestop
4.Enginestart
EngineStart
Aftercompletingthestartingsequence,pressthe
EngineStartbuttontostarttheengine(Figure7).
RefertoStartingtheEngine(page15)forthestarting
sequence.
BlowerNozzleDirection
Presstherightorleftbuttontorotatetheblower
nozzletothedesireddirection(Figure7).
EngineSpeed
PresstheIncreaseEngineSpeed(rabbit)orDecrease
EngineSpeed(turtle)buttontoincreaseordecrease
thespeedoftheengine(Figure7).Pressingthe
IncreaseEngineSpeedandDecreaseEngineSpeed
buttonsatthesametimereturnstheenginetoidle.
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitch(Figure8),whichisusedtostart
andshutofftheengine,hasthreepositions:OFF,
RUNandSTART.RotatethekeyclockwisetoSTART
toengagethestartermotor.Releasethekeywhen
theenginestarts.Thekeymovesautomaticallytothe
RUNposition.Toshuttheengineoff,rotatethekey
counterclockwisetotheOFFposition.
ChokeControl
Tostartacoldengine,movethechokecontrollever
(Figure8)totheONposition.
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Figure8
1.Chokecontrol3.Ignitionswitch
2.Hourmeter
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure8)indicatesthetotalhoursof
machineoperation.
DiagnosticLight
Thediagnosticlight(Figure9)islocatedbelowthe
hourmeterandindicatesmachinefaultcodes.After
youturnthekeytotheRUNposition,thediagnostic
lightilluminatesfor5seconds,turnsofffor5seconds,
andthenashes3timesaseconduntilyoupusha
buttononthehandheldremote.Ifthelightturnsonfor
5secondsandthenstartsblinking10timesasecond
(withorwithouta5-secondpause)thereisafaultwith
themachine;refertoCheckingFaultCodes(page32).
Note:Ifyoupressabuttononthehandheldremote
whenyoustartthemachine,thelightdoesnotash3
timesasecondafteritturnsofffor5seconds.
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Figure9
1.Diagnosticlight
Specications
RadioSpecications
Frequency2.4GHz
Maxoutputpower19.59dBm
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alwaysshutofftheengine,removethekey,wait
forallmovingpartstostop,andallowthemachine
tocoolbeforeadjusting,repairing,cleaning,
orstoringthemachine.Knowhowtostopthe
machineandshutofftheenginequickly.
•Keepallguards,safetydevices,anddecalsin
place.Repairorreplaceallsafetydevicesand
replaceallillegibleormissingdecals.Donot
operatethemachineunlesstheyarepresentand
functioningproperly.
•Ensurethatthetractionunitissuitableforusewith
animplementofthisweightbycheckingwiththe
tractionunitsupplierormanufacturer.
•Donotmodifythisequipmentinanymanner.
FuelSafety
•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable
anditsvaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
•Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
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AddingFuel
•Fueltankcapacity:18.9L(5USgallons)
•RecommendedFuel
–Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(less
than30daysold),unleadedfuelwithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
–Ethanol:Fuelwithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)by
volumeisacceptable.EthanolandMTBEare
notthesame.Fuelwith15%ethanol(E15)by
volumeisnotapprovedforuse.Neveruse
fuelthatcontainsmorethan10%ethanolby
volume,suchasE15(contains15%ethanol),
E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85(contains
upto85%ethanol).Usingunapprovedfuel
maycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecovered
underwarranty.
–Donotusefuelcontainingmethanol.
–Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankor
fuelcontainersoverthewinterunlessafuel
stabilizerisused.
–Donotaddoiltofuel.
Important:Donotusefueladditivesotherthan
afuelstabilizer/conditioner.Donotusefuel
stabilizerswithanalcoholbase,suchasethanol,
methanol,orisopropanol.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefuel
tankbedrained.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner
tothefuel.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimizethechanceof
varnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer
atalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Shuttheengineoff.
2.Cleantheareaaroundthefueltankcapand
removethecap(Figure10).
Note:Thefueltankcapcontainsagaugewhich
showsthefuellevel.
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Figure10
1.Fueltank
3.Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6mm
to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomof
thellerneck.
Note:Thisspaceinthetankallowsfuelto
expand.Donotllthefueltankscompletelyfull.
4.Installfueltankcapsecurely.
5.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,
checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page23).
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CheckingtheTirePressure
Checkthetirepressure(Figure11).
Thecorrecttirepressureis96.5kPa(14psi).
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Figure11
CheckingtheTorqueofthe
WheelLugNuts
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst10hours
Checkthetorqueofthewheellugnutsinitiallyand
aftertherst10hoursofoperation.
WARNING
Failuretomaintainpropertorquecouldresult
infailureorlossofwheelandcouldresultin
personalinjury.
Torquewheellugnutsto95to122N⋅ ⋅
⋅m(70
to90ft-lb).
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearloosejewelry.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Dischargedairhasconsiderableforceandcould
causeinjuryorlossoffooting.Stayawayfromthe
blowernozzlewhenthemachineisoperating.
•Keepallbystandersaway;shutoffthemachine
whenbystandersenterthearea,donotdirect
dischargetowardthem.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhenitisnot
connectedtoatowingvehicle.
•Donotruntheengineinordirecttheblowernozzle
intoaconnedareawithoutadequateventilation.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an
odorlessgasthatisfatalifinhaled.
•Donotcarrypassengersonthemachineand
keepbystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine
duringoperation.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid
holesorhiddenhazards.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour
vision.
•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust
gassesareenclosed.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Whentransportingthemachineonpublicroads,
followalltrafcregulationsanduseanyadditional
accessoriesthatmayberequiredbylaw,suchas
lights,turnsignals,slow-movingvehicle(SMV)
signs,andothersasrequired.
•Ifthemachineevervibratesabnormally,stopthe
machineimmediately,shutofftheengine,remove
thekey,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
inspectfordamage.Repairalldamagetothe
machinebeforeresumingoperation.
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•Reducespeedwhenoperatingonrough,uneven
terrain,andnearcurbs,holes,andothersudden
changesinterrain.
•Toavoidcausingthemachinetotipover,be
carefulwhenturningandavoidunsafemaneuvers.
SlopeSafety
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Youareresponsibleforsafeslope
operation.Operatingthemachineonanyslope
requiresextracaution.
•Reviewthetractionunitspecicationstoensure
thatyoudonotexceeditsslopecapabilities.
•Evaluatethesiteconditionstodetermineifthe
slopeissafeformachineoperation,including
surveyingthesite.Alwaysusecommonsense
andgoodjudgmentwhenperformingthissurvey.
•Reviewtheslopeinstructions,listedbelow,for
operatingthemachineonslopes.Beforeyou
operatethemachine,reviewthesiteconditionsto
determinewhetheryoucanoperatethemachine
intheconditionsonthatdayandatthatsite.
Changesintheterraincanresultinachangein
slopeoperationforthemachine.
–Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachine
onslopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesin
speedordirection.Maketurnsslowlyand
gradually.
–Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisin
question.
–Removeormarkobstructionssuchasditches,
holes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhidden
hazards.T allgrasscanhideobstructions.
Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachine.
–Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet
grass,acrossslopes,ordownhillmaycause
themachinetolosetraction.
–Useextremecautionwhenoperating
themachineneardrop-offs,ditches,
embankments,waterhazards,orother
hazards.Themachinecouldsuddenlyrollover
ifawheelgoesovertheedgeortheedge
cavesin.Establishasafetyareabetweenthe
machineandanyhazard.
RemoteControlOperation
•Failuretoabidebythesafetyprecautionsmay
resultinequipmentfailure,lossofauthorityto
operatetheequipment,andpersonalinjury.
•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.Donotusehigh-pressure
equipmenttocleantheremotecontrolorbaseunit.
•DisconnecttheRF2CANandTEC2403controllers
beforeweldingonthemachine.Failureto
disconnectthecontrollersmayresultindestruction
ofordamagetothecontrollers.
•Operateandstorethemachineonlywithinthe
speciedoperationandstoragetemperatures.
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StartingtheEngine
WARNING
Rotatingpartscancauseseriouspersonal
injury.
•Keepyourhands,feet,hair,andclothing
awayfromallmovingpartstoprevent
injury.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithcovers,
shrouds,orguardsremoved.
1.Ensurethattheblowerisattachedtothetow
vehiclebeforeyoustarttheblower.
2.MovethechokecontroltotheONpositionbefore
startingacoldengine.
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire
choking.Aftertheenginestarts,movethechoke
controltotheOFFposition.
3.RotatetheengineignitionkeytotheSTART
position(Figure12).
Note:IfthekeywasleftintheRUNposition
foranextendedtime,movethekeytothe
OFFpositionbeforeproceedingtothestarting
procedure.
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Figure12
1.Chokecontrol3.Ignitionswitch
2.Hourmeter
4.EngineStartonlybecomesenergizedby
pressingtheStartbuttonwhiletheEngineStart
EnableConditionisactive.TheEngineStart
EnableConditionbecomesactiveonlywhen
youhaveperformedthefollowingEngineStart
EnableSequence(Figure13):
•PresstheSTARTbutton.
•Then,presstherotateleftbutton.
•Then,presstherotaterightbutton.
•Then,pressandholdtheSTARTbuttonuntil
theenginestarts.
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Figure13
1.LEDlight5.Rotateright
2.Rotateleft6.Increaseenginespeed
3.Decreaseenginespeed7.Enginestop
4.Enginestart
Note:Thereisatimelimitof3seconds
betweeneachbuttonpress.Ifthenextbuttonin
thesequenceisnotpressedwithin3secondsof
thelastbuttonpress,thesequenceisaborted
andmustbestartedfromthebeginning.
Note:Ifyoupressanybuttonotherthanthe
nextappropriatebuttoninthesequence,the
sequenceisaborted.
Note:IfyoudonotpresstheSTARTbutton
within10secondsafterpressingtheROTATE
RIGHTbutton,orifyoupressanyotherbutton
duringthisperiod,theEngineStartEnable
Conditionexpires.
Note:EngineStartEnableConditionpersists
for10secondsafterpressingtheROTATERIGHT
buttonallowingmomentaryactivationofEngine
StartbypressingtheSTARTbutton.Pressing
theSTARTbuttondoesnotextendthistime
period—themaximumlengthoftimethatthe
StartRelayControlcanbeactiveis10seconds
frompressingtheROTATERIGHTbutton.After
theEngineStartEnableConditionexpires,
youmustperformtheEngineStartEnable
SequenceagaininordertoenergizetheStart
RelayControlwiththeSTARTbutton.Youcannot
performthissequencefor10secondsafteryou
releasetheSTARTbutton.
Note:Ifthesequenceisabortedorthe
EngineStartEnableConditionexpires,normal
functionalityoftheROTATERIGHTandROTATE
LEFTbuttonsreturntocontroltheChuteMotor.
Important:Donotengagestarterformore
than10secondsatatime.Ifenginefailsto
start,allowa10-secondcool-downperiod
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betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese
instructionscanburnoutstartermotor.
5.Aftertheenginestarts,movethechokecontrolto
theOFFposition.Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,
movethechokebacktotheONpositionfora
fewseconds,thensettheenginespeedtothe
desiredsetting.Repeatthisasrequired.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.Decreasetheenginespeedto3/4throttle.
2.PresstheSTOPbuttonontheremotecontrol.
3.Ifleavingthemachine,rotatethekeytotheOFF
positionandremoveitfromtheengine(Figure
12).
UsingtheRemoteControl
Theremotecontrolactivates(powersup)when
youpressanybutton.Toconservebatterypower,
theremotecontrolstaysactiveforapproximately3
secondsbeforeautomaticallyshuttingdownunless
thereisbuttonactivitywithinthe3secondlimit.When
theunittimesoutandpowersdown,allremotecontrol
LEDactivitystops(Figure14).Pressinganybutton
activatestheremotecontrol.
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Figure14
1.LEDlight5.Rotateright
2.Rotateleft6.Increaseenginespeed
3.Decreaseenginespeed7.Enginestop
4.Enginestart
TheRF2CANandTEC2403controllersrevertto
PowerSaveMode(untilapowercycleoccurs)ifthe
baseunitisinactiveformorethan2.5hourswithout
communicationfromtheremotecontrol.PowerSave
Modeisalowcurrentstateofthebaseunit.InPower
SaveMode,thebaseunitdoesnotcommunicate
withtheremotecontrol,activateoutputs,orfunction
asnormal.
•Wheninthetime-outmodetheenginedoesnot
run(orquitsrunning)andtheremotecontroldoes
notcontrolanyfunction.
•Towakethecontrollerintime-outmode,turnthe
keyswitchtotheOFFpositionandthenturnthe
keyswitchtotheRUNposition.
•Toavoidcontrollertime-outduringoperation,use
theremotecontroltorotatetheblowernozzleor
changetheenginespeedatleastevery2.5hours.
AdjustingtheBlower
NozzleDirection
Youcanchangethedirectionoftheblowernozzle
fromrighttoleftbypressingtheappropriatebuttonon
theremotecontrol(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.LEDlight5.Rotateright
2.Rotateleft6.Increaseenginespeed
3.Decreaseenginespeed7.Enginestop
4.Enginestart
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UsingtheChutePosition
Indicator
Whenthegreenindicatortabisvisibleintherotation
gaugewindow,thechuteispositionedontheleftside.
Whentheredindicatortabisvisibleinthewindow,the
chuteispositionedontherightside(Figure16).
Thedecalontherotationgaugeindicatestheposition
ofthechuterelativetotheground.
Whenanindicatortabisinthesamecoloredregion
onthedecal,thatindicatesthatthechuteopeningis
positionedmoreparalleltotheground.
Whenanindicatortabisinthedifferentcoloredregion
onthedecal,thatindicatesthatthechuteopeningis
positionedmoretowardtheground.
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Figure16
Leftsideshown,somepartshiddenforclarity.
1.Redindicatortab3.Greenindicatortab(in
gaugewindowwhenthe
chuteistowardtheleft
side)
2.Rotationgaugeanddecal
OperatingTips
•Practiceoperatingtheblower.Blowthesame
directionthewindisblowingtopreventmaterial
fromblowingbackintotheclearedarea.
•Runtheengineatfullthrottlewhenoperating.
•Adjusttheblowernozzleopeningsoitblowsunder
thedebris.
•Usecautionwhenblowingaroundnewlyplanted
sodastheforceoftheaircoulddisruptthegrass.
Important:Raisetheblowernozzlebefore
transportingtheblower.Ifyouleavetheblower
nozzleinthedownpositionduringtransport,it
maycontactthegroundandbecomedamaged.
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AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Parkthemachineonarm,levelsurface;shutoff
theengine,removethekey,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andallowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,repairing,cleaning,orstoring
themachine.
•Onlydisconnectthemachinefromthetractionunit
whileonalevelsurface.
•Whendisconnectingthemachine,alwayschock
thewheelstopreventmovement.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
•Keepallpartsofthemachineingoodworking
conditionandallhardwaretightened.
•Replaceallworn,damaged,ormissingdecals.
TowingSafety
•Beforetowingthemachine,checkwithyour
localcountyorstatesafetytowingregulations,in
additiontomeetingDepartmentofTransportation
(DOT)SafetyTowingRegulations.
•Alwaysshutofftheengineandpointtheblower
nozzleupbeforetransporting.
•Towonlywithamachinethathasahitchdesigned
fortowing.Donotattachtowedequipmentexcept
atthehitchpoint.
•Alwaysinspectthehitchandcouplingforwear.
Donottowthemachinewithdamagedormissing
hitches,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.
•Chockthewheelstowhileparkedtoprevent
movement.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineinto
trailerortruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,
chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps
shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe
machine.
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Maintenance
CAUTION
Failuretoproperlymaintainthemachinecouldresultinprematurefailureofmachinesystems
causingpossibleharmtoyouorbystanders.
Keepthemachinewellmaintainedandingoodworkingorderasindicatedintheseinstructions.
WARNING
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand
seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewiresfromthesparkplugsbeforeyoudo
anymaintenance.Setthewiresasidesothattheydonotaccidentallycontactthesparkplugs.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Note:Downloadafreecopyoftheelectricalorhydraulicschematicbyvisitingwww.Toro.comandsearching
foryourmachinefromtheManualslinkonthehomepage.
Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
MaintenanceSafety
•Beforecleaning,servicing,oradjustingthe
machine,dothefollowing:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
–Shutofftheengine,removethekey,disconnect
thespark-plugwire,andwaitforallmoving
partstostop.
–Chockthewheels.
–Removethemachinefromthetractionunit.
–Allowmachinecomponentstocoolbefore
performingmaintenance.
•Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructions
describedinthismanual.Ifmajorrepairsare
everneededoryouneedassistance,contactan
authorizedT orodistributor.
•Supportthemachinewithblocksorjackstands
whenworkingbeneathit.
•Ensurethatallguardsareinstalledsecurelyafter
maintainingoradjustingthemachine.
•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineor
componentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Donotchargethebatterieswhileservicingthe
machine.
•Toreducethepotentialrehazard,keepthe
engineareafreeofexcessivegrease,grass,
leaves,andaccumulationofdirt.
•Ifpossible,donotperformmaintenancewhilethe
engineisrunning.Keepawayfrommovingparts.
•Ifyoumustruntheenginetoperforma
maintenanceadjustment,keepyourhands,feet,
clothing,andallotherpartsofyourbodyaway
fromtheengineandanymovingparts.Keep
bystandersawayfromthemachine.
•Cleanupoilandfuelspills.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
fastenerstightened.Replacealldamagedor
missingdecals.
•Donotinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofa
safetydeviceorreducetheprotectionprovided
byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation
regularly.
•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychangingthe
governorsettings.Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,
haveanauthorizedTorodistributortocheckthe
maximumenginespeedwithatachometer.
•Ifmajorrepairsareevernecessaryorassistance
isrequired,contactanauthorizedTorodistributor.
•Alteringthismachineinanymannermayaffectthe
operationofthemachine,performance,durability,
oritsusemayresultininjuryordeath.Suchuse
couldvoidtheproductwarrantyofTheT oro®
Company.
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RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst8hours•Checktheconditionandthetensionofthebelt.
Aftertherst10hours•Checkthetorqueofthewheellugnuts.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Cleantheenginescreenandtheoilcooler.
•Checktheblowernozzleclampandguides.
Every25hours•Cleanthefoamairlterelementandcheckthepaperelementfordamage(more
frequentlyifconditionsaredustyorsandy).
Every50hours•Checktheconditionandthetensionofthebelt.
Every100hours
•Replacethepaperairlterelement(morefrequentlyifconditionsaredustyorsandy).
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checktheconditionofthetires.
Every200hours
•Replacethecarbon-canisterairlter(Servicemorefrequentlyifconditionsare
extremelydustyorsandy).
•Replacethecarbon-canisterpurge-linelter.
•Replacetheoillter.
•Checkthesparkplugs.
Every500hours•Replacethefuellter.
DailyMaintenanceChecklist
Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.
Fortheweekof: MaintenanceCheckItem
Mon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.Sat.Sun.
Checktheinstrument
operation
Checkthefuellevel.
Checktheengineoillevel.
Cleantheengineaircooling
ns.
Inspecttheairlter
pre-cleaner.
Checkanyunusualengine
noises.
Checkforuidleaks.
Checkthetirepressure.
Checkblowernozzle
mountingclamptorque
Touch-updamagedpaint.
NotationforAreasofConcern
Inspectionperformedby:
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