Toro 58610 User manual

FormNo.3451-809RevA
Walk-BehindEdger
ModelNo.58610—SerialNo.322000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3451-809*

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thispowered,walk-behindedgerisintendedtobe
usedbyresidentialhomeownerstotrimweedsand
grassnexttooutdoorlandscaping;itisnottobe
usedtocutwoodorconcrete.Usingthisproductfor
purposesotherthanitsintendedusecouldprove
dangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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Figure1
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Safety-AlertSymbol
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manualandonthemachineidentiesimportantsafety
messagesthatyoumustfollowtopreventaccidents.
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Figure2
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thatalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituationsand
isfollowedbythewordDANGER,WARNING,or
CAUTION.
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which,ifnotavoided,willresultindeathorserious
injury.
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which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminorormoderate
injury.
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Contents
Safety-AlertSymbol............................................2
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................6
1AssemblingtheHandlebars.............................7
2AssembletheCuttingHead..............................8
3InstallingtheWheels........................................9
4AddingOiltotheEngine.................................10
ProductOverview....................................................11
Controls............................................................11
Specications..................................................12
BeforeOperation.................................................12
BeforeOperationSafety...................................12
AddingFuel......................................................13
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................13
DuringOperation.................................................14
DuringOperationSafety...................................14
StartingtheMachine.........................................15
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................15
UsingtheEdger................................................15
AdjustingtheCuttingAngle...............................15
AfterOperation....................................................16
AfterOperationSafety......................................16
HaulingtheMachine.........................................16
Maintenance...........................................................17
MaintenanceSafety..........................................17
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........17
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................17
PreparingforMaintenance...............................17
EngineMaintenance...........................................18
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................18
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................18
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................19
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................20
ServicingtheFuelFilter....................................20
BladeMaintenance..............................................21
ReplacingtheBlade..........................................21
Storage...................................................................22
StorageSafety..................................................22
StoringtheMachine..........................................22
Troubleshooting......................................................23
Safety
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofthrowingobjects.Always
followallsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriouspersonal
injury.
•Theownerisresponsibleforassemblingthe
machinecorrectlyandforusing,maintaining,and
storingitsafety.
•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructionsand
warningsinthismanualandonthemachineand
attachmentsbeforestartingtheengine.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.
•Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Localregulationsmayrestricttheageofthe
operator.Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,
trained,familiarwiththeinstructions,and
physicallycapabletooperatethemachine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingparts
orunderthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,
oruncloggingthemachine.
3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal147-4275
147-4275
1.Cuttingangle
decal147-4281
147-4281
1.TurntheswitchtotheONposition;closethechoke;pullthe
recoilhandle;turnthechokelevertotheRUNposition.
decal147-4282
147-4282
1.Squeezethethrottlelevertoincreaseenginespeedand
engagetheblade.
decal147-4284
147-4284
1.Beltentanglementhazard,cuttinghazardoffeet—keep
handsawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsandshields
inplace.
4

decal147-4283
147-4283
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.4.Warning—lookbehindanddownwhenoperatingthemachine
inreverse.
2.Warning—alloperatorsshouldbetrainedbeforeoperating
themachine.
5.Warning—donotoperateoverburiedlines.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway;weareye
protection.
6.Warning—stoptheengineandremovethesparkplugbefore
performingmaintenance.
5

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Dashpanelassembly1
Toolholder1
Mountingplate1
Blade-controlhandle1
Bolt(M6x20mm)4
Bolt(M8x25mm)3
Bolt(M8x30mm)1
Locknut(M6)4
1
Nut(M8)4
Assemblethehandlebars.
Cuttingheadassembly1
Pivotrod1
Bracket1
Bolt(M8x20mm)1
Nut(M8)1
2
Hairpincotter4
Assemblethecuttinghead.
Frontwheel2
Rearwheel2
Frontaxle1
Rearaxle1
Hairpincotter2
Axlespacer4
Wheel-positionspacer1
3
Locknut(M10)2
Installthewheels.
4Engineoil1Addingoiltotheengine.
Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
6

1
AssemblingtheHandlebars
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Dashpanelassembly
1Toolholder
1Mountingplate
1Blade-controlhandle
4Bolt(M6x20mm)
3Bolt(M8x25mm)
1Bolt(M8x30mm)
4Locknut(M6)
4Nut(M8)
Procedure
1.Installthehandlebarassemblyanddashpanel
assembly.
Note:Ensurethatthethrottlecableroutes
outsideofthehandlebarassembly,notthrough
themiddle.
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Figure3
1.Handlebarassembly3.Dashpanelassembly
2.Bolt—M6x20(2each
side;4total)
4.Locknut—M6(2eachside;
4total)
2.Installthetoolholderandblade-controlhandle.
Note:Usethebolt(M8x30mm)inthelower
leftcorner.
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Figure4
1.Mountingplate4.Toolholder
2.Bolt—M8x25mm(2)5.Blade-controlhandle
3.Bolt—M8x30mm6.Nut—M8(4)
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2
AssembletheCuttingHead
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Cuttingheadassembly
1Pivotrod
1Bracket
1Bolt(M8x20mm)
1Nut(M8)
4Hairpincotter
Procedure
1.Removetheengineshroudcoveringthepulley.
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Figure5
1.Shroud2.Bolt—M5x12mm(2)
2.Installthepivotrodandhairpincotter.
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Figure6
1.Hairpincotter2.Pivotrod
3.Pushthepivotrodasfarleftaspossible.
4.Installthebeltfromthecutterheadontothe
enginepulley.
5.Slidethecutterheadontothepivotrodand
secureittotherodandframe.
Note:Youmaytipthemachineonitsrightside
toaidintheassembly.
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Figure7
1.Nut(M8)4.Bolt(M8x20mm)
2.Cutterhead5.Hairpincotter
3.Belt6.Supportracket
6.InstalltheengineshroudasshowninFigure5.
8

7.Installthecontrolrodtotheblade-controlhandle
andcontrolarmasshowninFigure8andFigure
9.
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Figure8
1.Controlrod2.Hairpincotter
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Figure9
1.Hairpincotter
3
InstallingtheWheels
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Frontwheel
2Rearwheel
1Frontaxle
1Rearaxle
2Hairpincotter
4Axlespacer
1Wheel-positionspacer
2Locknut(M10)
Procedure
1.Installthefrontwheelsontothefrontaxle.
Note:Thefrontwheelsaresmallerthanthe
rearwheels.
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Figure10
1.Frontaxle4.Frontwheel(2)
2.Hairpincotter(2)5.Wheel-positionspacer
3.Axlespacer(2)
9

2.Installarearwheeltobothsidesofthemachine.
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Figure11
1.Rearaxle3.Rearwheel
2.Axlespacer4.Locknut(M10)
4
AddingOiltotheEngine
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Engineoil
Procedure
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstick.
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Figure12
1.Fillertube3.Upperlimit
2.Dipstick4.Lowerlimit
3.Slowlyaddoilintothellertubeuntilthelevelis
atthetopthreadofthetube.
4.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltubeandtighten
it.
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ProductOverview
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Figure13
1.Throttlecontrol5.Fuelcap
2.Chokelever6.Engineon/offswitch
3.Starterhandle7.Cutterhead
4.Depth-controllever8.Angle-adjustmentlever
Controls
EngineOn/OffSwitch
Usetheengineon/offswitchtoshuttheengineoff.
EnsurethattheswitchisintheONpositionbefore
startingtheengine.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheengineandedgerblade
speed,andithasacontinuous-variablesetting.
Operatethemachineusingfullthrottleforbest
performance.
ChokeLever
MovethechokeleverontheenginetotheCHOKE
positionwheninitiallystartingacoldengine,then
moveitintotheRUNpositiononcestarted.
Depth-ControlLever
Usethedepth-controllevertoadjustthedepthofcut.
Moveitforwardtocutdeeperintothesoil.
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Specications
Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Height95.8cm(37.7inches)
Length107.2cm(42.2inches)
Width50.3cm(19.8inches)
Weight26kg(57lb)
Bladelength22.9cm(9.0inches)
Cuttingdepth6.4cm(2.5inches)
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Localregulationsmayrestricttheageofthe
operator.Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,
trained,familiarwiththeinstructions,and
physicallycapabletooperatethemachine.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallforeignobjects;theycouldinterfere
withoperationorbethrownbythemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachineaboveunderground
utilities,includingwaterlines,gaslines,electric
cables,orpipes.
•Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsandthe
properuseofthemachinebeforestarting.Know
howtoshutofftheenginequickly.
•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas
deectors,areinplaceandfunctioningproperly.
Donotoperatethemachineunlesstheyare
functioningproperly.
•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Allowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,
unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.
•Inspectthemachinefrequentlytoensurethatitis
insafeworkingconditionandthatengine-mounting
boltsandotherfastenersareproperlytightened.
•Thebladeshouldnotrotatewhentheengineis
idling;otherwise,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;gloves;andhearingprotection.Tieback
longhairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithadamagedor
excessivelyworncuttingunit.
•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
byTheToro®Company.
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FuelSafety
•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisextremely
ammableanditsvaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothetank
whiletheengineisrunning.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforellingthefueltank.
•Donotllthefueltankindoors.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersontheground,awayfromthevehicle
beforelling.
•Removethemachinefromthetruckortrailer
beforellingthefueltank.Ifthisisnotpossible,
thenaddfuelfromaportablecontainerratherthan
fromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.
•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurelyafterfueling.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
movethemachineawayfromthespillandavoid
creatingasourceofignitionuntilthefuelvapors
havedissipated.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
•Storefuelinafuelcontainerandkeepitoutofthe
reachofchildren.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
AddingFuel
FuelSpecications
TypeUnleadedgasoline
Minimumoctanerating87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)
EthanolNomorethan10%byvolume
MethanolNone
MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)
Lessthan15%byvolume
OilDonotaddtothefuel
Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep
thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe
fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
FillingtheFuelTank
FillthefueltankasshowninFigure14.
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Figure14
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page17).
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DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Ensurethatallattachmentsaredisengagedbefore
startingthemachine.Starttheenginecarefully,
andkeepyourhands,feet,andclothingawayfrom
cuttingunitandmovingparts.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearorunder
rotatingparts.
•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Keep
smallchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultwhoisnot
operatingthemachine.Shutoffthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.
•Alwayslookdownandbehindyoubeforemoving
themachineinreverseorpullingthemachine
towardyou.
•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgood
articiallight.
•Operatethemachineonlyinappropriateweather
conditions.Donotoperatethemachinewhen
thereistheriskoflightning.
•Wetgrassorleavescancauseinjuryifyouslipand
fall.Avoidoperatingthemachineinwetconditions.
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
•Donotusethemachineongraveledsurfaces.
•Stayawayfrombreakableobjects,suchashouse
windows,automobiles,greenhouses,etc.
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcauseyou
toloseyourbalanceorfooting.
•Donotoverreachorstandonanunstablesupport.
Maintaingoodfootingandbalanceatalltimes.
•Donotdirectthedischargematerialtoward
anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawall
orobstruction;materialmayricochettowardyou.
Stopthemachinewhencrossinggravelsurfaces.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartsto
vibrate,immediatelyshutofftheengine,waitfor
allmovingpartstostop,anddisconnectthewire
fromthesparkplugbeforeexaminingthemachine
fordamage.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore
resumingoperation.
•Ifanobjectbecomeslodgedinthebladeguard
area,shutofftheengine,disconnectthewirefrom
thesparkplug,andallowtheenginetocoolbefore
attemptingtoremovetheforeignobject.
•Watchfortrafcwheneveryouarecrossingor
operatingnearroadways.
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator's
position.Allowthemachinetocoolbefore
adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Donotoperatetheenginewithoutthemufer
guardinplace.
•Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,itwillbehotand
canseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfromthehot
engine.
•Operatetheengineonlyinoutdoor,well-ventilated
areas.Exhaustgassescontaincarbonmonoxide,
whichisanodorless,deadlypoison.
•Donotpickuporcarrythemachinewhilethe
engineisrunning.
•Releasethethrottlewhennotedgingorwhen
transportingthemachinetoandfromtheoperating
area.
SlopeSafety
•Usecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.
•Donotoperatethemachineonexcessivelysteep
slopes.Walk,neverrun.Poorfootingcouldcause
aslip-and-fallaccident.
•Operatethemachinewithcautionneardrop-offs,
ditches,orembankments.
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StartingtheMachine
1.Movetheengineon/offswitchtotheONposition.
2.MovethechokelevertotheCHOKEposition.
Note:Iftheengineiswarmortheambient
temperatureishigh,movethechokelevertothe
HALFCHOKEorRUNposition.
3.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeel
resistance,thenpullthehandlebriskly.Return
thestarterhandlegently.
4.Aftertheenginestarts,movethechokeleverto
theHALFCHOKEposition.
5.Runtheenginefor5to10seconds,thenslowly
movethechokelevertotheRUNposition.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.Releasethethrottlecontrol.
2.Movetheengineon/offswitchtotheOFF
position.
3.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving
theoperatingposition.
UsingtheEdger
1.Startthemachine.
2.Ensurethattheleftrearwheelisonahard
surfaceandtheedgerbladeisoverthearea
tobecut.
3.Usetheblade-depthlevertolowerthebladeto
thedesireddepthofcut.
4.Squeezethethrottlecontroltoengagetheblade.
5.Slowlymovethemachinealongthepathforward
andrearward.Ensurethattheleftrearwheel
isonthehardsurfaceandthatthebladecuts
closeto,butdoesnottouch,thehardsurface.
6.Afteredging,releasethethrottlecontrolanduse
theblade-depthlevertoraisetheblade.
AdjustingtheCuttingAngle
Youcanchangethecuttingangleto0,10,or20
degreesfromvertical.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Pulltheleverouttheslotandmoveittothe
desiredposition.
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Figure15
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AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore
adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Cleangrass,debris,andexcessivegreasefrom
themachinetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor
fuelspills.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
HaulingSafety
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.
•Securethemachinefromrolling.
HaulingtheMachine
DANGER
Whentransportingthemachineinsidean
enclosedspaceinsideavehicle,fuelandfuel
vaporsmayigniteandcauseseriousinjury
ordeath.
Transportthemachineinanuprightposition
inanopenvehicleorremovefuelfromthe
machine.
Ensurethatthefuelcapistightandtransportthe
machineinanuprightpositioninanopenvehicle.
Securethemachinefrommovement.
Iffuelispresentinthefueltankandyoumusttransport
themachineinanenclosedvehicle,continueas
follows:
1.Drainthefuelintoanapprovedfuelcontainer.
2.Startthemachineandrunituntilitshutsoff.
3.Wipeawayanyfuelspillsandallowthemachine
todry.
4.Tightlyscrewonthefuelcap.
5.Securethemachinefrommovement.
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Maintenance
MaintenanceSafety
•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Allowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,
unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug
beforeperforminganymaintenanceprocedure.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttoensurethat
themachineisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Replaceafaultymufer.
•Tippingthemachinemaycausethefueltoleak.
Fuelisammableandexplosive,andcancause
personalinjury.Runtheenginedryorremovethe
fuelwithahandpump;neversiphonthefuel.
•Inspectthemachineregularlyandreplacewornor
damagedparts.Ensurethatpartsarenotbent,
damaged,orloose.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,
useonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories
madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,
andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst20hours•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Cleandebrisfromcoolingns,airinletsandlinkages.
Every25hours•Servicetheaircleaner(moreofteninextremelydustyconditions).
•Changetheengineoilwhenoperatinginhightemperaturesorunderheavyloads.
Every50hours•Changetheengineoil.
•Checkthesparkplug.
Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug.
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Figure16
1.Spark-plugwire
3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),
connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.
Important:Beforetippingthemachine,
allowthefueltanktorundrythroughnormal
usage.Ifyoumusttipthemachinepriorto
runningoutoffuel,useahandfuelpumpto
removethefuel.
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EngineMaintenance
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Every25hours
1.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page17).
2.Removetheair-cleanercover.
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Figure17
1.Air-cleanercover3.Air-cleanerscreen
2.Air-cleanerelement(2)4.Air-cleanerbase
3.Removeandinspecttheair-cleanerelements.
4.Inspecttheair-cleanerelements.
5.Replaceanytornorwornelement.Otherwise,
cleaneachelementasfollows:
A.Washtheelementwithwarmwateranda
milddetergent.
Important:Presstheelementwhen
washingit;donottwistit.
B.Drytheelementbypressingitinaclean
cloth.
C.Thoroughlyoilthefoamelementusingnew
engineoilandpressoutanyexcessoil.
6.Installtheelements,screen,andair-cleaner
covertothebase.
ServicingtheEngineOil
Engine-OilSpecications
Engineoilcapacity0.35L(11.8oz)
OilviscosityRefertothechartbelow.
APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher
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Figure18
Important:DonotuseSAE10W-40MotorOil.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstick.
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Figure19
1.Fillertube3.Upperlimit
2.Dipstick4.Lowerlimit
3.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
4.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltubeandtighten
it.
5.Removethedipstickandchecktheengine-oil
level.
6.Iftheoillevelislow,slowlyaddoilintotheller
tubeuntilthelevelisatthetopthreadofthe
tube.
7.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltubeandtighten
it.
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ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst20hours/Afterthe
rstmonth(whichevercomes
rst)—Changetheengineoil.
Every25hours—Changetheengineoilwhen
operatinginhightemperaturesorunderheavy
loads.
Every50hours—Changetheengineoil.
Note:Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechanging
theoiltowarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarries
morecontaminants.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page17).
3.Placeapanunderthedrainplugtocatchtheoil.
4.Removetheoil-llplugandallowtheoiltodrain.
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertied
recyclingcenter.
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5.Installtheoil-llplug.
6.Slowlypouroilintotheoil-llholeuntilthe
oilisatthecorrectlevel;refertoEngine-Oil
Specications(page18).
7.Ensurethattheoilisatthecorrectlevelonthe
dipstick;refertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
(page18).
8.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.
Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling
thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto
checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewspark
plug(s)ifnecessary.
Type:LGE5RTC
Airgap:0.75mm(0.03inch)
RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug.
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1.Spark-plugwire
2.Cleanaroundthesparkplugstopreventdirt
fromenteringtheengineandpotentiallycausing
damage.
3.Removethesparkplug.
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CheckingtheSparkPlug
Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).
Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa
blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or
cracks.
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the
engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe
insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.
Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).
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InstallingtheSparkPlug
1.Threadthesparkplugclockwiseintothe
spark-plugholebyhand.
2.Rotatethesparkplugclockwiseusinga
spark-plugwrenchuntiltheplugandsealing
washerareseated.
3.Tightenthesparkplugasfollows:
•Wheninstallingtheoriginalsparkplug,
tightenthepluganadditional1/2turn.
•Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tightenthe
pluganadditional1/8to1/4turn.
Important:Aloosesparkplugmaycause
thecylindertooverheat.Anover-tightspark
plugmaydamagethethreadsinthecylinder
head.
4.Connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.
FuelSystem
Maintenance
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
RefertoFuelSafety(page13)foracomplete
listoffuelrelatedprecautions.
ServicingtheFuelFilter
1.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page17).
2.Drainfuelfromthefueltank.
3.Removethe2nutssecuringthemufertothe
engineandremovethemufer.
4.Removethe3boltssecuringthefuel-tank
assemblytotheengine.
5.Gentlyliftthefueltankofftheengine.Loosen
thehoseclampanddisconnectthehosefrom
thelter.
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1.Hoseclamp2.Hose
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