Toro 58630 User manual

FormNo.3447-119RevA
8inEarthAuger
58630
Barrenade20cm(8")
58630
Tarièrede20cm(8po)
58630
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FormNo.3447-116RevA
8inEarthAuger
ModelNo.58630—SerialNo.321000001andUp
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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
Thisearthaugerisdesignedprimarilytodigvertical
holesintheearthfortheinstallationofposts,plants,
andotherconstructionandlandscapingneeds.Using
thisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.T oro.comformoreinformation,including
safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Thesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2)appearsbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessagesthatyoumustfollowtoavoid
accidents.Thissymbolwillappearwiththeword
Danger,Warning,orCaution.
•Dangerindicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultindeath
orseriousinjury.
•Warningindicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
•Cautionindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminoror
moderateinjury.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................5
AssemblingtheAuger.........................................6
ProductOverview.....................................................7
Controls.............................................................7
Specications....................................................8
Attachments/Accessories...................................8
BeforeOperation...................................................9
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................9
AddingFuel......................................................10
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................10
DuringOperation..................................................11
DuringOperationSafety....................................11
StartingtheEngine...........................................12
OperatingtheAuger.........................................12
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................12
AfterOperation....................................................13
AfterOperationSafety......................................13
Maintenance...........................................................14
MaintenanceSafety..........................................14
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........14
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................15
PreparingforMaintenance...............................15
EngineMaintenance...........................................15
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................15
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................16
AugerMaintenance..............................................17
MaintainingtheAuger.......................................17
Storage...................................................................18
StorageSafety..................................................18
CleaningandStoringtheMachine....................18
Troubleshooting......................................................19
Safety
GeneralSafety
DANGER
Theremaybeburiedutilitylinesinthework
area.Diggingintothemmaycauseashock
oranexplosion.
Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedfor
buriedlinesanddonotdiginmarkedareas.
Contactyourlocalmarkingserviceorutility
companytohavethepropertymarked(for
example,intheUS,call811forthenationwide
markingservice).
•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions
andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon
themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe
engine.
•Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsandthe
properuseoftheequipment.Knowhowtostop
themachineanddisengagethecontrolsquickly.
•Donotallowyourhands,feet,orotherbodyparts
orclothingnearorunderrotatingpartsorany
othermovingpartsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallproper
shields,guards,andothersafetyprotective
devicesinplaceandfunctioningproperlyonthe
machine.
•Keepbystanders,especiallysmallchildren,and
petsoutoftheoperatingarea.
•Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.
•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire,keepitawayfrom
theplugtopreventaccidentalstarting,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,
unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal133-8062
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144-5144
1.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
4.Explosionand/orelectric
shockhazard—donotdig
inareaswithburiedgasor
powerlines.
2.Warning—shutoffthe
machinebeforemovingit.
5.50:1Fuel-to-OilRatioMix
3.Entanglementhazard,
auger—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keep
bystandersaway.
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1.Movetheengineswitchto
theONposition.
4.Pullthestarterhandle
lightlyuntilyoufeel
resistance,thenpullthe
handlebriskly.
2.Presstheprimerbulb3
times.
5.Movethechokeleverto
theRUNposition.
3.Movethechokeleverto
theCHOKEposition.
6.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformoreinfo.
4

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
DescriptionQty.Use
Powerhead1
Bolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)1
Locknut(3/8inch)1
Auger1
Fishtailpoint1
Assembletheauger.
5

AssemblingtheAuger
1.Inserttheoutputshaftonthepowerheadintothe
openendoftheauger(Figure3).
2.Securethepowerheadtotheaugerusingthe
bolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)andlocknut(3/8inch)
asshowninFigure3.
3.Securetheshtailpointtotheauger(Figure3).
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Figure3
1.Outputshaftonthe
powerhead
4.Auger
2.Locknut(3/8inch)5.Fishtailpoint
3.Bolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)
6

ProductOverview
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Figure4
1.Engine-starterhandle4.Throttlecontrols7.Engineprimer
2.Chokelever5.Spark-plugwire8.Outputshaft
3.Engineon/offswitch6.Fuel-tankcap9.Airlter
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine.
EngineOn/OffSwitch
UsetheengineOn/Offswitchtoshuttheengineoff.
EnsurethattheswitchisintheONpositionbefore
startingtheengine.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa
continuous-variablesetting.
Operatethemachineusingfullthrottleforbest
performance.
ChokeLever
MovethechokeleverontheenginetotheCHOKE
positionwheninitiallystartingacoldengine,then
moveitintotheRUNpositiononcestarted.
Engine-PrimerBulb
Pushtheengine-primerbulb3timestoprimethe
enginebeforestarting.
Engine-StarterHandle
Pullthestarterhandletostarttheengine.
7

Specications
Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Height41cm(16-3/16inches)
Length122cm(48.1inches)
Width51cm(20-3/16inches)
Weight16kg(35.7lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
8

Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.
•Workingwiththismachineisstrenuous.Youmust
beingoodphysicalconditionandmentallyalert.If
youhaveanyconditionthatmightbeaggravated
bystrenuouswork,checkwithyourdoctorbefore
operatingthismachine.
•Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire(andkeepitaway
fromtheplugtopreventaccidentalstarting)and
allowthemachinetocoolbeforeunclogging,
fueling,inspecting,adjusting,servicing,cleaning,
orstoringit.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutpropershields,
guards,orothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
•Keeptheoperatingareaclearofallpersons,
particularlysmallchildren,andpets.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwilluse
theequipmentandremoveallforeignobjects.
•Becomefamiliarwithallthesafetyandoperating
decalsonthemachineanditsattachmentsor
accessories.
•Donotusethemachineaboveunderground
utilities,includingwaterlines,gaslines,electric
cables,orpipes.
FuelSafety
•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelis
extremelyammableanditsvaporsareexplosive.
•Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.Fillthefuel
tankoutdoorswithextremecare.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltoahot
orrunningengine.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.Cleanupspilledfuelbefore
startingtheengine.
•Ifyoumustdrainthefueltank,doitoutdoors.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle
beforelling.
•Removefuel-poweredequipmentfromthetruck
ortrailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthis
isnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipment
withaportablecontainerratherthanfroma
fuel-dispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfueling
iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine
butmovethemachineawayfromthespilland
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
•Donotstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel
tankorthefuelcontainerinsideabuildingwhere
ignitionsources(anopename,spark,orpilot
light)arepresent,suchasonhotwaterandspace
heaters,clothesdryers,etc.Allowtheengineto
coolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
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AddingFuel
RecommendedFuel
TypeUnleadedgasoline
Minimumoctanerating87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)
EthanolNomorethan10%byvolume
MethanolNone
MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)
Lessthan15%byvolume
Oil2-cycleoil;mixedin50:1
fuel-to-oilratio
Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.
MixingFuel
Thisproductispoweredbya2-cycleengineand
requirespre-mixingfueland2-cycleoil.Pre-mix
unleadedgasolineand2-cycleengineoilinaclean
containerapprovedforfuel.Donotmixquantities
largerthanusableina30-dayperiod.
Important:Topreventenginedamage,donotuse
automotiveoil(suchasSAE30or10W30)orfuel
mixedatthewrongfuel-to-oilratio.
50:1Fuel-to-OilRatioMixingChart
FuelOil
3.8L(1USgallon)76ml(2.6oz)
7.6L(2USgallons)152ml(5.1oz)
19L(5USgallons)380ml(13oz)
1.Pour1.9L(0.5USgallon)fresh,unleadedfuel
intoanapprovedfuelcontainer.
2.Add2-cycleoiltothefuelaccordingtothechart.
Note:Whenyoupurchasethemachine,youwill
receivea76ml(2.6oz)bottleofoil.Mixthis
bottlewith3.8L(1USgallon)ofrecommended
fuel.
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Figure5
3.Installthecaponthefuelcontainer.
4.Shakethecontainertomixthefuelandoil
thoroughly.
5.Slowlyremovethecapandaddtheremaining
amountoffuel.
Note:Donotmixfuelandoilinthefueltank.Oilat
roomtemperaturemixeseasierandmorethoroughly
thancoldoil.Oilbelow0°C(32°F)requiresadditional
mixing.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep
thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe
fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
FillingtheFuelTank
Fuel-tankcapacity:1.1L(36oz)
Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditional
information.
FillthefueltankasshowninFigure6.
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Figure6
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page14).
10

DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;workgloves;andhearingprotection.Tie
backlonghairanddonotwearlooseclothingor
loosejewelry.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Donotallowyourhands,feet,orotherbodyparts
orclothingnearorunderthemovingparts.The
augerbeginsrotatingonceyoustarttheengine
andengagetheactivatingdevice.Theaugermay
momentarilyrotateafteryoureleasetheactivating
device.
•Keeptheoperatingareaclearofallpersons,
particularlysmallchildren,andpets.
•Disengageallclutchesandshiftthetransmission
intoneutralbeforestartingtheengine.
•Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtothe
instructionsandwithyourfeetawayfromthe
auger.
•Neverpickuporcarryamachinewhiletheengine
isrunning.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility
orlight.
•Avoidoperatingthemachineinwetgrass.Always
besureofyourfooting;keeparmholdonthe
handleandwalk;neverrun.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,
disconnectthespark-plugwire,thoroughlyinspect
themachine(especiallythepowerheadandthe
auger)foranydamage,andrepairthemachine
beforestartingandoperatingthemachine.
•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,
shutofftheengineandcheckimmediatelyforthe
cause.Vibrationisgenerallyawarningsignof
trouble.
•Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire(andkeepitaway
fromtheplugtopreventaccidentalstarting)and
allowthemachinetocoolbeforeunclogging,
fueling,inspecting,adjusting,servicing,cleaning,
orstoringit.
•Thetemperatureofthemuferandnearbyareas
maybehotenoughtocauseaburn.Allowthe
muferandengineareastocoolbeforetouching
them.
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspace,
wheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescan
collect.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile
theengineisrunningexceptwherespecically
recommendedbyT oro.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.Useonlyattachmentsand
accessoriesapprovedbythemanufacturerofthe
machine(suchaswheelweights,counterweights,
cabs,etc.).
•Avoidprolongedexposuretonoiseandvibration
fromengine-poweredequipment.Takeintermittent
breaksand/orwearhearingprotectionfromengine
noiseawellasheavyworkglovestoreducethe
vibrationinthehands.
•Donottransportthemachinefromoneplaceto
anotherwiththeenginerunning.
•Theaugershouldnotrotatewhenyourelease
thedrivecontrolleverintotheNeutralposition.If
themachinedoesrotatewheninneutral,contact
customerserviceforinstructions.
•Ifanobjectbecomeslodgedintheauger,shutoff
theengineandallowittocoolbeforeattemptingto
removetheforeignobject.
•Donotruntheengineoutdoorswhereexhaust
fumesmaybepullingintoabuilding.
•Donotruntheengineoutdoorsinapoorly
ventilatedarea,wheretheexhaustfumesmaybe
trappedandnoteasilytakenaway(e.g.,inalarge
holeorareaswherehillssurroundyourworking
area).
•Alwaysruntheenginewiththeexhaustandmufer
directedawayfromyou.
•Donotdirecttheexhaustmufertowardanyone.
Peopleshouldalwaysbeawayduringoperation.
•Donotleavethemachineunattendedwhenthe
engineisrunning.
•Theaugershouldnotrotatewhentheengineis
idling;otherwise,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
•Theearthbladeisverysharp.Useextreme
cautionwhendrillingaholeorreplacingtheblade.
11

StartingtheEngine
1.Seattheaugertipintotheearthatthelocation
ofthedesiredhole.
2.Presstheprimerbulbuntiltheprimerhoseis
lledwithgasoline.Allowthebulbtoreturntoits
originalpositionbetweenpresses.
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire
priming.
3.MovethechokelevertotheCHOKEposition.
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire
choking.
4.PresstheengineOn/OffswitchtotheON
position.
5.Grabthehandlebarwith1hand,Withyourother
hand,pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeel
resistance,thenpullthehandlebriskly.Return
thestarterhandlegently.
Note:Iftheenginedoesnotstartafter5or6
pulls,presstheprimerbulbonceandpullthe
starterhandleagain.
6.Oncetheengineisrunning,movethechoke
levermidwaybetweentheCHOKEandRUN
positions.
7.Whentheenginerunssmoothly,movethechoke
levertotheRUNposition.
8.Squeezethethrottlelevertothedesiredspeed.
Note:Usefullthrottlewhenpossible.Donotlet
themachineidleforextendedperiodsoftime.
OperatingtheAuger
DANGER
Theremaybeburiedutilitylinesinthework
area.Diggingintothemmaycauseashock
oranexplosion.
Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedfor
buriedlinesanddonotdiginmarkedareas.
Contactyourlocalmarkingserviceorutility
companytohavethepropertymarked(for
example,intheUS,call811forthenationwide
markingservice).
Note:Using2operatorseasesclearingtheholeand
liftingtheauger.
Important:Donotoperatethemachineonice;
otherwise,youmaydamagethemachine.
1.StarttheengineasdescribedinStartingthe
Engine(page12).
2.Squeezethethrottleleverontherighthandlebar
untiltheenginespeed(rpm)increasesandthe
clutchengages.
3.Drillholesasrequired.Donotplaceexcessive
bodyweightontheunit.
•Inmostsoils,theaugeroperatesmost
efcientlywithashavingactioncausedby
theweightofthemachine.
•Payattentiontotheamountofearthyou
areremovingfromthehole.Astheauger
goesdeeper,youneedtoliftmoredirtfrom
thehole.Liftthemachinefromthehole
frequentlytoensureyoucanlifttheweight.
Note:Theclutchwilltransfermaximumpowerafter
approximately2hoursofnormaloperation.Duringthis
break-inperiod,clutchslippagemayoccur.Keepthe
clutchfreeofoilandmoistureforefcientoperation.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.Releasethethrottlelever.
2.Remainintheoperatingpositionandgrabthe
handlebarwith1hand.
3.MovetheengineOn/OffswitchtotheOFF
position.
4.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving
theoperatingposition.
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AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire(andkeepitaway
fromtheplugtopreventaccidentalstarting)and
allowthemachinetocoolbeforeunclogging,
fueling,inspecting,adjusting,servicing,cleaning,
orstoringit.
•Cleandebrisfromthemachinetohelpprevent
res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•FollowtheinstructionsinthisOperator’sManual
forsafeloading,unloading,transport,andstorage
ofthemachine.
HaulingSafety
•Disconnectthespark-plugwirebeforeloadingthe
machineforhauling.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.
13

Maintenance
MaintenanceSafety
•Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire(andkeepitaway
fromtheplugtopreventaccidentalstarting)and
allowthemachinetocoolbeforeunclogging,
fueling,inspecting,adjusting,servicing,cleaning,
orstoringit.
•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing
themachine.
•Keepthemachine,attachments,andaccessories
insafeworkingcondition.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition.Check
shearbolts,enginemountingbolts,andotherbolts
atfrequentintervalsforpropertightnesstoensure
thatthemachineisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Donotattempttorepairthemachineunless
youhavethepropertoolsandinstructionsfor
disassembly,assembly,andrepairofthemachine.
•Regularlyinspectthemachine.Ensurethatparts
arenotbent,damaged,orloose.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,
useonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories
madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,
andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Beforeeachuseordaily•Checktheairlter.
Every20hours
•Cleantheairlter.(Cleandailyinextremelydustyconditions.)
•Replacetheairlter.
•Check,clean,andgapthesparkplug.
Every50hours•Openthegearcaseandcheckthegreaselevel.
Yearly•Replacetheairlter.
•Replacethesparkplug.
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Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug.
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Figure7
1.Spark-plugwire
3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),
connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.
Important:Beforetippingthemachineto
replacetheblade,allowthefueltanktorun
drythroughnormalusage.Ifyoumusttip
themachinepriortorunningoutoffuel,use
ahandfuelpumptoremovethefuel.
EngineMaintenance
ServicingtheAirFilter
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check
theairlter.
Every20hours—Cleantheairlter.(Clean
dailyinextremelydustyconditions.)
Every20hours—Replacetheairlter.
Yearly—Replacetheairlter.
1.MovethechokelevertotheCHOKEposition.
2.Squeezethelatchtabsandrotatetheairlter
coveroffthemachine.
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Figure8
1.Airltercover3.Filter-reinforcementplate
2.Foamlterelement4.Latchtab(2)
3.Removeandinspectthefoamlterelement.
Important:Replacethefoamelementifit
istornorworn.
4.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand
warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse
itthoroughly.
Important:Donottwistthefoamelement
whilecleaningit.
5.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.
6.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil(30or
40weight),thensqueezeouttheexcessoil.
7.Installthelteroverthelter-reinforcement
plate.Pressthefoamlterevenlyovertheplate
toensureitisfullyseatedintoitssealedposition.
8.Installtheairltercover.Ensurethatitsnaps
intoplaceandissecuredbythelatchtabs.
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ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every20hours—Check,clean,and
gapthesparkplug.
Yearly—Replacethesparkplug.
Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.
Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling
thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto
checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewspark
plug(s)ifnecessary.
Type:T orchL7RTC,ChampionRCJ8Y ,orequivalent
Airgap:0.71mm(0.028inch)
RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug.
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1.Spark-plugwire
2.Cleanaroundthesparkplugstopreventdirt
fromenteringtheengineandpotentiallycausing
damage.
3.Removethesparkplug.
CheckingtheSparkPlug
Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).
Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa
blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or
cracks.
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the
engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe
insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.
Setthegapto0.71mm(0.028inch).
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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.
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AugerMaintenance
MaintainingtheAuger
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
Gearcasegreasecapacity:118mL(4oz)
1.Addgreaseonlyifthelevelofthegreaseis
belowtopofthegears.
Important:Donotoverllthegearcase.
2.Keepallscrews,nuts,andboltstight.
3.Forcold-weatheroperation,storethemachine
inacoolenvironment.
Important:Transferringthemachinefrom
awarmplacetoacoldplacecancause
condensation,whichmaydamagethe
machine.
4.Iftheaugerperformancedecreases,carefully
inspectthecuttingedgeofthebladeforsignsof
wearand/ordamage.
Ifthebladesshowanyofthesesigns,replace
theblades.
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Storage
StorageSafety
•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire,keepitawayfrom
theplugtopreventaccidentalstarting,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,
unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.
•Runtheenginedryorremovethefuelwithahand
pump;neversiphonthefuel.Ifyoumustdrainthe
fueltank,doitoutdoors.
•FollowtheinstructionsinthisOperator’sManual
tosafelyunload,transport,andstorethemachine.
•Donotstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel
tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare
present,suchashotwaterandspaceheatersand
clothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
storingthemachineinanenclosure.
•AlwaysrefertotheOperator’sManualfor
importantdetailsifthemachineistobestoredfor
anextendedperiod.
CleaningandStoringthe
Machine
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
2.Removealldebrisfromtheaugerandengine.
Important:Youcanwashthemachine
withmilddetergentandwater.Donot
pressure-washthemachine.Avoid
excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe
engineandpowerhead.
3.Servicetheairlter;refertoServicingtheAir
Filter(page15).
4.Preparethemachineforstorageforover
30daysasfollows:
A.Addfuelstabilizer/conditionertofreshfuel
inthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom
thefuelstabilizermanufacturer.Donot
useanalcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor
methanol).
B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel
throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.
C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and
drainthefueltank.
D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitshutsoff.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel
accordingtolocalcodes.
Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining
stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan
thedurationrecommendedbythe
fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
5.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark
plug;refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page16).
Withthesparkplugremovedfromtheengine,
pour15ml(1tablespoon)ofengineoilintothe
sparkplughole.Installthesparkplugandpull
therecoilrope3timestocoatthecylinderwith
oil.Donotinstallthewireonthesparkplug.
6.Checkandtightenallfasteners.Repairor
replaceanypartthatisdamaged.
7.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint
isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
8.Storethemachineinansecure,uprightposition
inaclean,drygarageorstoragearea.Keepit
outofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorized
users.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeep
itclean.
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