Toro 38701 User manual

FormNo.3439-892RevB
PowerBroom
ModelNo.38701—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3439-892*

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
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ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
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theenginemanufacturer.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis
designedforremovingsnow,dust,anddirtfrompaved
surfaces,suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks,and
othersurfacesfortrafconresidentialorcommercial
properties,aswellasthatchfromgrass.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SlopeIndicator...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
ProductOverview.....................................................7
Controls.............................................................7
Specications....................................................8
Attachments/Accessories...................................8
BeforeOperation...................................................9
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................9
FillingtheFuelTank............................................9
CheckingtheSweepingPath..............................9
AdjustingtheBroomHeight..............................10
DuringOperation.................................................10
DuringOperationSafety...................................10
OperatingtheEngine.........................................11
DrivingtheMachine..........................................13
OperatingtheBroom........................................14
AdjustingtheBroomSideAngle........................15
UsingtheAlternateCasterLocation..................16
ClearingaCloggedBroom................................16
AfterOperation....................................................16
AfterOperationSafety......................................16
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................17
TransportingtheMachine.................................17
Maintenance...........................................................18
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........18
MaintenanceSafety..........................................18
PreparingforMaintenance...............................18
Lubrication........................................................19
EngineMaintenance.........................................19
FuelSystemMaintenance................................22
DriveSystemMaintenance...............................23
BroomMaintenance.........................................24
BeltMaintenance..............................................26
ChassisMaintenance.......................................30
Storage...................................................................30
StorageSafety..................................................30
PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................30
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................31
Troubleshooting......................................................32
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSI/OPEIB71.3andANSIB71.4specications.
Thisproductiscapableofinjuringhandsandfeetand
ofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowing
safetyinstructionscouldresultinseriousinjury.
Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious
personalinjury.
GeneralSafety
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.
•Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows
howtouseit,knowshowtoshutofftheengine
quickly,andunderstandsthewarnings.
•Releasethebroom-drivelever,traction-drivelever,
shutofftheengine,andwaitforallmovingparts
tostopwheneveryouleavetheoperatingposition
foranyreason.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearorunder
movingpartsonthemachine.Keepclearofthe
dischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
working.
•Keepbystanders,especiallysmallchildren,outof
theoperatingarea.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
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SlopeIndicator
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Figure3
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis10°.Usetheslopeindicatortodeterminethedegreeofslopeof
hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan10°.Foldalongtheappropriatelinetomatchthe
recommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal112-9028
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
decal115-2903
115-2903
1.Grease
decal116-8140
116-8140
1.Thrownobjecthazard—Do
notoperatewhenpeople
andpetsareinthearea.
2.Warning—Entanglement
hazard—stayclearofthe
rotatingbroom.
decal133-8062
133-8062
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decal135-2867
135-2867
1.Warning-ReadtheOperator’sManual.DoNotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.Stayawayfrommoving
parts;keepallguardsinplace.
4.Warning-Stopengineandremovesparkplugbeforeadjusting,
servicing,orcleaningmachineandattachments.Before
leavingtheoperator’sposition,disengagebroom,traction
drive,andstopengine.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore
changingdirections.DoNotcarrypassengers.
2.Thrownobjecthazard-DoNotoperatewhenpeopleandpets
areinthearea;pickupobjectsthatcouldbethrownbybroom.
5.Warning-Entanglementhazard-stayclearofrotatingbroom.
Broombristleswillmeltorburn-keepawayfromextreme
heatorame.DoNotoperateonanyrooforotherelevated
surface.
3.Warning-Wearhearingprotection.6.Warning-Operateacrossslopesnotupanddown.Use
extremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.
decal144-0316
144-0316
1.Engagethetraction-controllevertoactivatethetractiondrive.4.Engagetheright-turnlevertoturnright.
2.Engagetheleft-turnlevertoturnleft.5.EngagethePTOlevertoactivatethePTO.
3.Engagethebroom-anglelevertoadjustthebroom.
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ProductOverview
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Figure4
1.Wheel-clutchlever6.Traction-drivelever
2.Broom-anglelever7.Fuel-tankcap
3.Broom-drivelever8.Broomandhood
4.Speed-selectorlever9.Broom-height-adjustment
pin
5.Handbargrip
Controls
Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefrom
thenormaloperatingposition.
ChokeControl
Thechokecontrolisthetopleverlocatedontherear,
leftsideoftheengineabovethefuel-shutoffvalve
(Figure5).
Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.
MovetheleverlefttotheONpositionforacoldstart.
DonotrunawarmenginewiththechokeintheON
position.
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Figure5
1.Chokecontrol4.Recoil-starthandle
2.Fuel-shutoffvalve5.EngineOn/Offswitch
3.Throttlecontrol
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Usethefuel-shutoffvalvetoshutoffthefuelwhen
youwillnotusethemachineforafewdays,parkthe
machineinsideabuilding,ortransportthemachineto
andfromthejobsite(Figure5).
Movethelevertothelefttoshutoffthefuel.Movethe
levertotherighttoturnonthefuel.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolislocatedontherear,rightsideof
theengineandbelowthefueltank(Figure5).
Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving
thethrottlecontroltotheleftincreasestheengine
speed,andmovingitrightdecreasestheengine
speed.
EngineOn/OffSwitch
Locatedontherightsideoftheengine(Figure5).
RotatetheswitchclockwisetotheONposition
beforestartingtheengine.Rotatetheswitch
counterclockwisetotheOFFpositiontoshotoffthe
engine.
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Wheel-ClutchLevers
Thewheel-clutchleversarelocatedbelowtheright
andlefthandles.
Thewheelclutchleversallowthedrivetomomentarily
disengageto1orbothwheelswiththetraction-drive
leversqueezed.Thisallowsforeasierturningand
maneuveringthemachine(Figure6).
Note:Squeezingbothwheelclutchlevers
simultaneouslydisengagesthedrivetobothwheels
(free-wheeling).Thisenablesyoutomanuallymove
themachinebackwardwithoutstoppingtoshiftitinto
areversegear.Italsoallowsyoutomaneuverand
transportthemachinemoreeasilywhentheengine
isnotrunning.
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Figure6
1.Wheel-clutchlever4.Traction-drivelever
2.Handle5.Speed-selectorlever
3.Broom-anglelever6.Broom-drivelever
Broom-DriveLever
Thebroom-driveleverislocatedabovetheright
handle(Figure6).
Toengagethebroom,squeezethelevertothehandle.
Todisengagethebroom,releasetherightlever.
Traction-DriveLever
Thetraction-driveleverislocatedabovetheleft
handle(Figure6).
Thetraction-drivelevercontrolstheforwardand
reversemotionofthemachine.T oengagethetraction
drive,squeezethelevertothehandle.
Note:Holdingdownthetraction-driveleveragainst
thehandleengagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.
Speed-SelectorLever
Thespeed-selectionleverislocatedonthemain
consolepanel(Figure6).
Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reverse
settings.Tochangespeeds,releasethetraction-drive
lever,andshiftthespeed-selectorlevertothedesired
setting.Theleverlocksinanotchateachspeed
setting.
Broom-AngleLever
Thebroom-angleleverislocatedattherighthandle
(Figure6).
Thebroom-anglelevercontrolstheanglelock.The
broomanglecanbelockedinto3positions:straight
ahead,orangledtotheleftorright19°.
Specications
Width118cm(46.5inches)
Length185.5cm(73inches)
Height105.5cm(41.5inches)
Weight151kg(333lb)
Enginespeed(noload)Fullspeed:3600±100rpm
Fueltankcapacity4.1L(1.0USgallon)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
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Operation
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection;alsoweara
respiratorordustmaskindustyconditions.Tie
backlonghair,securelooseclothing,anddonot
wearloosejewelry.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe
machine,andremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,
wires,andotherforeignobjects.
•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,
illegible,ormissing,repairorreplaceitbefore
beginningoperation.Also,tightenanyloose
fasteners.
FuelSafety
Fuelisextremelyammableandexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachineontheground
beforelling,notinavehicleoronanobject.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.
•Replacethefuelcapsecurelyandwipeupspills.
•Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
•Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer,outofthe
reachofchildren.
•Whenfuelisinthetank,tipthemachineonlyas
directedintheinstructions.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
FillingtheFuelTank
TypeUnleadedgasoline
Minimumoctanerating87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)
EthanolNomorethan10%byvolume
MethanolNone
MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)
Lessthan15%byvolume
OilDonotaddtothefuel
Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.
FillthefueltankasshowninFigure7;donotllabove
thebottomofthefueltankneck.
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Figure7
Important:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythe
quantityoffuelthatyouexpecttousein30days.
Otherwise,addfuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizer/conditioner
manufacturer.
CheckingtheSweeping
Path
Abroomsweepswiththetipsofitsbristles.Whenyou
applytoomuchdownwardpressure,thebroomno
longerusesitstips;thebroomisnowworkingwiththe
sidesofthebristles.Thislimitstheickingactionof
thebristlesandsweepingeffectiveness,decreasing
theservicelifeofthebroom.
1.Drivethemachinetoaat,dustyareaandstop
themachine.
2.Withtheenginerunning,movethethrottle
midwaybetweentheSLOWandFASTpositions.
3.Squeezethebroom-drivecontrol,andallowthe
broomtorotatefor30seconds.
4.Releasethebroom-drivecontrol,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
5.Checktheareasweptbythebroom.The
broom-sweepareashouldequalthefullbroom
widthandamaximumdepthof51to102mm(2
to4inches).
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Figure8
1.51to102mm(2to4
inches)maximumdepth
3.Sweptarea
2.Fullbroomwidth
6.Ifthebroom-sweepareaistoolarge,toosmall,
oruneven,adjustthebroomheight;referto
AdjustingtheBroomHeight(page10).
AdjustingtheBroomHeight
1.Drivetoaat,dustyareaandstopthemachine.
2.Ensurethatthebroom-driveleverisreleased,
shutofftheengine,andwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
3.Toadjustthebroomheight,removeandretain
thepinfromtheadjustersleeveandwheeltube
ofthecaster(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Caster-wheeltube3.Pin
2.Positionstoachieve3mm
(1/8inch)increments
4.Adjustersleeve
4.Raiseorlowerthecasterwheeltubetoadjust
theareasweptbythebroomasstatedin
CheckingtheSweepingPath(page9).
Note:Selectanyholecombinationthatisin
alignmenttoplaceandlatchtheretainingpin;
matchthesamepositionontheotherside.
5.Forneradjustment,slidetheadjustersleeve1
pinholeupordownonthecasterwheeltube
toadjustthebroomheightin3mm(1/8inch)
increments(Figure9).Repeatsteps3through5
fortheothercasterwheel.
•Toraisethebroomin3mm(1/8inch)
increments,slightlyraisetheadjustersleeve
andinsertthepinintothenextpinholebelow
thecurrentholeused.
•Tolowerthebroomin3mm(1/8inch)
increments,slightlylowertheadjustersleeve
andinsertthepinintothenextpinhole
abovethecurrentholeused.
6.Whenthebroomheightisadjusted,secure
thepinoneachcasterwheel,andcheckthe
broom-sweeparea;refertoCheckingthe
SweepingPath(page9).
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.
Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart
ofyourbodyorclothingawayfrommovingor
rotatingparts.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas
wherepropertydamagecanoccur.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,
especiallywhenoperatingthemachineinreverse.
•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm
holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
•Donotclearsnow,dirt,orthatchacrossthefaceof
slopes.Exerciseextremecautionwhenchanging
directiononslopes.Donotattempttoclearsteep
slopes.
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•Donotoperatethemachinenearglassenclosures,
automobiles,windowwells,dropoffs,etc.without
properlyadjustingthebroomdischargeangle.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility
orlight.
•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupthe
machine.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe
machineonorcrossinggraveldrives,walks,or
roads.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile
theengineisrunning,exceptasdirectedinthe
instructions.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,
andinspectthemachinefordamage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingthemachine.
•Ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally,shutoff
theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.
•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhen
startingitandformovingthemachineinoroutof
thebuilding;exhaustfumesaredangerous.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby
attemptingtoclearsnow,dirt,orthatchattoofast
ofarate.
•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe
operatingposition,beforeuncloggingthe
broomhousing,andwhenmakinganyrepairs,
adjustments,orinspections.
•Beforeclearingthebroom,parkthemachine
onlevelground,shutofftheengine,waitfor
allmovingpartstostop,anddisconnectthe
spark-plugwire(s).Sharpobjectscanbecome
entangledinthebristles.Wearglovesanduse
cautionwhencleaningoutthebroomofforeign
objects;donotuseyourbarehands.
•Neveroperatethemachineathightransport
speedsonslipperysurfaces.
•Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapproved
bythemanufacturerofthemachine.
OperatingtheEngine
PositioningtheAir-CleanerCover
forColdorWarmAirTemperature
Important:Runningtheenginewiththe
air-cleanercoverpositionedforcold-weather
operationinnormalconditionscandamagethe
engine.
Theair-cleanercoverhas2positions:thecoldor
normal,ambientairpositions:
Adjusttheair-cleanercoverasfollows:
•Whenoperatinginacoldambientaircondition
(coldairtemperatureandhumidity)—positionthe
air-cleanercoverwithsnowakedecalfacingout
(Figure10).
Note:Usethispositionifyourmachineexhibits
carburetoricing.Symptomsincludetheengine
runsroughatidleorlowspeed,anditdischarges
blackorwhitesmokeintheexhaust.
•Whenoperatinginanormalambientair
condition—positiontheair-cleanercoverwithsun
decalfacingout(Figure10).
Note:Usethispositionifyourmachineisnot
exhibitingcarburetoricing.
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Figure10
1.Normalambientair
position
2.Coldambientairposition
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OpeningtheFuel-ShutoffValve
Movethefuel-shutoffvalvelocatedbelowthechoke,
totherighttoturnonfuel(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.FUELONposition3.Choke
2.Fuel-shutoffvalve
StartingtheEngine
1.Ontherightsideoftheengine,rotatetheengine
On/OffswitchclockwisetotheONposition
(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Recoil-starthandle3.Engineswitch(OFF
position)
2.Throttle4.Engineswitch(ON
position)
2.Ontherear,leftsideoftheengine,movethe
chokelevertothelefttotheONposition.On
awarmengine,leavethechokeintheOFF
position(Figure11).
3.PlacethethrottlemidwaybetweentheSLOW
andFASTpositionslocatedonrear,rightsideof
theengine(Figure12).
4.Slowlypulltherecoil-starthandleuntilyoufeel
resistanceandthenstop(Figure12).
5.Allowtheropeoftherecoil-starthandletoretract
andthensharplypullthehandlestraightout.
Note:Allowtheropetoretractslowly.
6.Allowtheenginetowarmupforseveralminutes,
thenmovethechoketowardtheOFFposition
(Figure11).
StoppingtheEngine
1.Releasethebroom-driveleverandthe
traction-drivelever.
2.PlacethethrottlemidwaybetweentheSLOW
andFASTpositions(Figure12).
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3.Allowtheenginetorunforaminimumof15
seconds,thenturntheengineOn/Offswitchto
theOFFpositiontostoptheengine(Figure12).
4.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving
theoperatingposition.
5.Usethefuel-shutoffvalvetoshutofffuelwhen
youwillnotusethemachineforafewdays,park
themachineinsideabuilding,ortransportthe
machinetoandfromthejobsite(Figure11).
DrivingtheMachine
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,
themachinemaymoveinthedirection
oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury
and/orpropertydamage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe
tractionleverisdisengaged,checkandadjustthe
tractioncable;refertoCheckingtheBroomDrive
Adjustment(page25)andAdjustingtheTraction
Cable(page24),orcontactyourAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
DrivingForward
1.Placethespeedselectorlevertothedesired
forwardposition,makingsurethatitlocksinthe
notch(Figure13).
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Figure13
Note:Ifthegroundspeedistoofast,debrisor
snowwillpileupinfrontofthebroomcausing
thebroomtoplowinsteadofsweep.Thiscan
damagethebristlesandthedriveline.
2.Slowlysqueezethetraction-drivelevertothe
lefthandle(Figure14).
Note:Holddownthetraction-driveleveragainst
thehandletoengagethetractiondriveforboth
wheels.
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Figure14
3.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethe
traction-drivelever.
4.Usethewheelclutchesleversasfollows:
Note:
•Todrivestraight,squeezethetraction-drive
leverbutdonotsqueezethewheel-clutch
levers(Figure15).
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Figure15
•Toturnleft,squeezethetraction-drivelever
andsqueezetheleftwheel-clutchlever
(Figure16).
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Figure16
Note:Whenyoucompletetheturn,release
thewheel-clutchlever.Thetractiondrive
engagesbothwheels.
•Toturnright,squeezethetraction-drivelever
andsqueezetherightwheel-clutchlever
(Figure17).
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Figure17
Note:Whenyoucompletetheturn,release
thewheel-clutchlever.Thetractiondrive
engagesbothwheels.
•Momentarilysqueezeandreleasetheleft
orrightwheel-clutchlevertomakesteering
adjustmentsandkeepthemachinemoving
inastraightline,especiallyindeepsnow.
5.Toshutoffthetractiondrive,releasethe
traction-drivelever.
DrivingtheMachineRearward
1.Placethespeed-selectorleverintothedesired
reverse-speedrange,makingsurethatthe
speedselectorlocksinthenotch.
2.Tomoverearward,engagethetractiondrive
andslowlysqueezethelefttractionlevertothe
handle.
Note:Momentarilysqueezingandreleasingthe
leftorrightwheel-clutchleverallowsforsteering
adjustmentstokeepthemachinegoingina
straightline.
Note:Toturnright,squeezetheright
wheel-clutchlevertowardthehandle.This
disengagesthedrivetotherightwheelwhilethe
leftwheelcontinuesdriving,andthemachine
turnstotheright.
Note:Similarly,squeezingtheleftwheel-clutch
leverturnsthemachinetotheleft.
Note:Squeezingbothwheel-clutchlevers
simultaneouslydisengagesthedrivetobothwheels.
Thisenablesyoutomovethemachinerearward
withoutstoppingtoshiftitintoareversegear.Italso
allowsyoutomaneuverandtransportthemachine
moreeasilywhentheengineisnotrunning.
PivotingtheMachinewiththe
EngineShutoff
Squeezebothwheel-clutchleverssimultaneouslyand
pivotthemachine(Figure18).
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Figure18
OperatingtheBroom
DANGER
Whenthemachineisinoperation,contact
withrotatingormovingpartswillseverely
injurehandsandfeet.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,
shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving
partstostop.Disconnectthewirefrom
thesparkplugandkeepitawayfromthe
plugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally
startingtheengine.
•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
broomwhileoperatingthemachine.
•Keepface,hands,feet,andanyother
partofyourbodyorclothingawayfrom
concealed,moving,orrotatingparts.
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WARNING
Contactwitharotatingbroomcanresult
inseriouspersonalinjuryordeathtothe
operatororbystanders.
•Toremoveanobstructionfromthebroom;
refertoClearingaCloggedBroom(page
16).
•Donotoperatethemachineifthebroom
driveleverisnotfunctioningproperly.
ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
WARNING
Therotatingbroomcanthrowstonesand
otherforeignobjects,causingserious
personalinjurytoyouorbystanders.
•Keeptheworkingareaclearandfreeofall
objectsthatthebroomcouldpickupand
throw.
•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthe
areaofoperation.
CAUTION
Whenthebroomisengaged,itmaydrivethe
machineinthereversedirection.Ifthebroom
heightisadjustedtoolow,themachinemay
movemoreforcefullyinthereversedirection,
causinginjuryand/orpropertydamage.
Carefullycheckthebroomheightandadjust
itproperlyorcontactyourAuthorizedService
Dealer.
1.SettheenginethrottletotheFASTposition.
2.Placethespeedselectorleverintothedesired
positionandslowlysqueezethelefthand
tractiondrivelever.
Important:Makesurethatthetractiondrive
isengagedbeforeoperatingthebroom;
otherwise,thebroommaydrivethemachine
inthereversedirection.
3.Engagethebroombyslowlysqueezingtheright
broomlevertothehandle(Figure19).
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Figure19
•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthe
wheelsslip,shiftthemachineintoalower
gear.
•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shift
themachineintoalowergear.Ifthefront
continuestorideup,liftthehandles.
4.Tostopthebroom,releasetherightlever.
AdjustingtheBroomSide
Angle
1.Disengagethebroomandshutofftheengine.
2.Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Pushtheleverdownwiththethumbofyourright
hand(Figure20).
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Figure20
4.Squeezetheleftwheel-clutchlevertothehandle
(Figure20)andpushthebroomhousingto
followingpositions.
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•19°totheleft
•Straightahead
•19°totheright
5.Oncethebroomispositioned,releasethe
broomanglelever.
Important:Ensurethatthebroomlocksinto
placeatoneofthe3positions.
6.Releasetheleftwheel-clutchlever.
UsingtheAlternateCaster
Location
Whenworkinginsnow,movethecastersfromthe
frontofthebroomarmtothebackthebroomhood
(Figure21).
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Figure21
1.Broomhood4.Broomarm
2.Carriagebolt5.Washer
3.Casterbracket6.Locknut
1.Supportthebroom.
2.Removethe2locknuts,2washers,and2
carriagebolts(Figure21)thatsecurethecaster
brackettothebroomarm.
3.Atthebackofthebroomhood,aligntheholesin
thecasterbracketwiththeholesontheinboard
sideofthebroomarm(Figure21).
4.Securethecasterbrackettothebroomarmwith
the2locknuts,2washers,and2carriagebolts
(Figure21).
ClearingaCloggedBroom
WARNING
Therotatingbroomcouldcauseserious
injury.
Shutofftheengineandallowallrotatingparts
tostopbeforecleaningthebroom.
•Ifthebroombecomesclogged,stayinthe
operatingpositionandreleasethetraction-drive
lever.Whileengagingthebroom,pushdownon
thehandlestoraisethefrontofthemachinea
fewcentimeters(inches)offthepavement.Then
liftthehandlesquicklytobumpthefrontofthe
machineonthepavement.Repeatifnecessary.
•Ifyoucannotunclogthebroombybumpingthe
frontofthemachine,dothefollowing:
–Parkthemachineonlevelground.shutoffthe
engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
disconnectthespark-plugwire.
–Sharpobjectscanbecomeentangledin
bristles.Useglovesandcautionwhen
removingforeignobjectsfromthebroom;do
notuseyourhands.
AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel
tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare
present,suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters,
orclothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
storingthemachineinanyenclosure.
•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30
days,refertotheStoragesectionforimportant
information.
•Whenoperatinginsnowyconditions,runthe
machineforafewminutesafterremovingsnowto
preventfreeze-upofthebroomandhousing.
•Whencleaning,repairing,orinspectingthe
machine,ensurethattherotarybroomandall
movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe
spark-plugwireandkeepitawayfromtheplugto
preventaccidentalstarting.
•Disengagethepowertotherotarybroomwhen
transportingorstoringthemachine.
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PreventingFreeze-upafter
Use
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand
movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessive
forcewhentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyou
havedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart,start
theengineandletitrunforafewminutes.
•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunfora
fewminutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing.
Engagethebroomtoclearanyremainingsnow
frominsidethehousing.Shutofftheengineand
waitforallmovingpartstostop,anddisconnect
thespark-plugwire.Removeallice,snow,orother
debrisfromthemachine.
•Connectthespark-plugwire.Withtheengine
switchintheOFFposition,pulltherecoil-starter
handleseveraltimestopreventtherecoilstarter
fromfreezingup.
TransportingtheMachine
WARNING
Usingrampsthatarenotstrongenoughor
properlysupportedtoloadthemachineonto
thetransportvehiclecouldbedangerous.The
rampscouldcollapse,causingthemachineto
fall,whichcouldcauseinjury.
•Useproperrampsthataresecuredtothe
truckortrailer.
•Keepyourfeetandlegsoutfromunderthe
machinewhenloadingandunloading.
PreparingtoTransportthe
Machine
Performthefollowingbeforetransportingthemachine:
•Closethefuel-shutoffvalve.
•Useaheavy-dutytrailertotransportthemachine.
Placethemachineineitheraforwardorreverse
gear,thenblockthewheels.
•Securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerwith
straps,chains,cables,orropes.
•Ensurethatthetrailerhasallthenecessary
lightingandmarkingasrequiredbylaw.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst2hours•Checkthetractioncableadjustmentandcorrectitifnecessary.
•Checkthebroomdriveadjustmentandcorrectitifnecessary.
Aftertherst5hours•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Checkthebroom-shaftshearpin.
•Checkforloosehardware.
Every50hours
•Cleanthefoampre-cleaner(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).
•Checkthetireairpressure.
•Checktheconditionofthebelts.
Every100hours
•Lubricatethebroom-angle-lockpin.
•Changetheengineoil(morefrequentlyinsevereconditions).
•Checkthesparkplug.
Every200hours•Replacethefoampre-cleaner.
Every300hours•Replacethepaperairlter(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).
Yearly
•Lubricatethehexshaft.
•Checkthetractioncableadjustmentandcorrectitifnecessary.
•Checkthebroomdriveadjustmentandcorrectitifnecessary.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Drainthefuelsystemandruntheengineoutthefuelattheendoftheoperating
season.
•Checkthetireairpressure.
Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.Forengine
adjustments,repairs,orwarrantyservicenotcoveredinthismanual,contacttheauthorizedengine
servicedealer.
MaintenanceSafety
Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbefore
performinganymaintenanceonthemachine:
•Beforeservicing,adjusting,orcleaningthe
machine,shutofftheengineandwaitforall
movingpartstostop.Ifmajorrepairsareever
needed,contactyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhileperformingan
adjustmentorrepairtoprotectyoureyesfrom
foreignobjectsthatthemachinemaythrow.
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafe
workingcondition.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts
andaccessories.
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Shutofftheengineandallowittocool.
3.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plugandkeepthewireawayfromtheplug,to
preventaccidentalstarting(Figure22).
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Figure22
1.Spark-plugwire
Lubrication
LubricatingtheBroom-Angle-Lock
PinandtheHexShaft
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
Yearly
1.Lubricatethebroom-angle-lockpinttingwith
No.2lithiumgrease(Figure23).
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Figure23
1.Broom-angle-lockpin
2.Removethebeltcoverandtheengineshield.
3.Movethespeed-selectorlevertotheR2position.
4.Dipalong,clean,small-tippedpaintbrushin
automotiveengineoilandlightlylubricatethe
hexshaft(Figure24).
Important:Donotgetoilontherubber
wheelorthealuminumfriction-driveplateas
thetractiondrivewillslip(Figure24).
Note:Rockthemachineforwardandrearward
torotatethehexshaft.
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Figure24
1.Aluminumfriction-drive
plate
2.Hexshaft
5.Movethespeedselectorlevertoposition6.
6.Lubricatetheotherendofthehexshaft.
7.Movethespeedselectorleverforwardand
rearwardafewtimes.
8.Installthebeltcoverandtheengineshield.
EngineMaintenance
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Cleanthefoam
pre-cleaner(morefrequentlyin
dustyconditions).
Every200hours—Replacethefoam
pre-cleaner.
Every300hours—Replacethepaperairlter
(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).
Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithoutthe
airlterassembly;extremeenginedamagemay
occur.
1.Releasethelatchesonthecoverfortheair
cleaner.
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2.Removethecoverandcleanitthoroughly
(Figure25).
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom
fallingintothebase.
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Figure25
1.Air-lterbase4.Cover
2.Paperairlter5.Latchontheair-cleaner
cover(2)
3.Foampre-cleaner
3.Removethefoampre-cleaner,washitwitha
milddetergentandwater,andthenblotitdry
(Figure25).
4.Removeandinspectthepaperairlter(Figure
25);discarditifitisexcessivelydirty.
Important:Donottrytocleanapaperlter.
5.Wipedirtawayfromthebaseandthecoverwith
amoistrag.
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom
enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.
6.Installthefoampre-cleanerontothepaperair
lter(Figure25).
Note:Useanewpaperairlterifyoudiscarded
theoldone.
7.Installtheairlterassemblytotheair-lterbase
(Figure25).
8.Alignthearrowdecalontheair-cleanercover
andthearrowdecalonthebase(Figure26).
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Figure26
1.Alignment-arrowdecal(normalambientairpositionshown)
9.Securetheair-ltercovertothebasewiththe
latches.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
EngineOilType:T oro4–CyclePremiumEngineOil
Usehigh-qualitydetergentoils(includingsynthetic)
ofAPI(AmericanPetroleumInstitute)serviceclass
SJorhigher.Selecttheviscositybasedontheair
temperatureattimeofoperationasshowninthetable
below.
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Figure27
Checktheoillevelwhentheengineiscold.
1.Cleantheareaaroundthedipstick.
2.Removethedipstickandreadtheoillevel
(Figure28).
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