Toro 78593 User manual

FormNo.3427-980RevB
BlowerKit
GrandStand®MultiForceMower
ModelNo.78593—SerialNo.403400000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3427-980*B

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thisblowerisintendedtobeusedbyprofessional,
hiredoperators.Itisprimarilydesignedtousewind
powertoquicklyclearlargeareasofunwanteddebris
onwell-maintainedlawns,parks,golfcourses,sports
elds,andoncommercialgrounds.Usingthisproduct
forpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecouldprove
dangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.T oro.comformoreinformation,including
safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
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additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
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Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
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informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................5
1PreparingtheMachine.....................................5
2InstallingtheWheelWeightKit
(Optional)........................................................5
3PositioningtheCasterWheels.........................6
4RemovingtheRightFanGuard........................6
5InstallingtheIdlerPulley..................................7
6InstallingtheBlower.........................................7
Operation................................................................12
OperationSafety..............................................12
OperatingtheBlower........................................12
UsingtheKickstand..........................................12
RemovingtheBlower........................................14
OperatingTips.................................................17
Maintenance...........................................................18
MaintenanceSafety..........................................18
CheckingtheBelts............................................18
ReplacingtheBlowerBelt.................................18
ReplacingtheClutchBelt..................................19
CheckingtheHydraulicHoses..........................19
RemovingDebrisfromtheMachine..................19
Safety
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofthrowingobjects.Always
followallsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriouspersonal
injury.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersandpetsasafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging
themachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
3

SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsare
easilyvisibletotheoperatorandare
locatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatis
damagedormissing.
decal119-0217
119-0217
1.Warning—stoptheengine;stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
decal133-8061
133-8061
decal137-3999
137-3999
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
3.Warning—wearhearing
andeyeprotection.
2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
4.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhands—shut
offtheengine;keep
handsawayfrommoving
parts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Preparethemachine.
2WheelWeightKit(soldseparately)1InstalltheWheelWeightKit(optional).
3Nopartsrequired–Positionthecasterwheels.
4Nopartsrequired–Removethefanguard.
Idlerpulley1
Hex-angeheadbolt1
Spacer1
Mountingbracket1
Carriagebolt2
Nut3
5
Plate1
Installtheidlerpulley.
Blowerassembly1
Bushingassembly2
Carriagebolt(3/8x2-1/4inches)2
Locknut(3/8inch)2
Receiverhitch1
Heatshield1
Bumper2
Thread-formingscrew(1/4x1/2inch)2
Stopbracket1
Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)1
Nut(3/8inch)1
Washer1
Spacer1
6
Thread-formingscrew(1/4x1-1/4inch)1
Installtheblower.
Important:InstalltheLowFlowHydraulicsKitonyourmachinebeforeinstallingthiskit.
1
PreparingtheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.LowertheA-frame.
3.DisengagethePTO,engagetheparkingbrake,
andmovethemotion-controlleversoutwardto
theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
4.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
5

2
InstallingtheWheelWeight
Kit(Optional)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1WheelWeightKit(soldseparately)
Procedure
Installingwheelweightscanimprovetractionon
themachinewhenusingtheblower;refertothe
InstallationInstructionsfortheWheelWeightKit.
3
PositioningtheCaster
Wheels
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Forbothcasters,removethenutandbolt,movethe
castertothefrontposition,andinstallthenutandbolt
(Figure3).Torqueto91to113N∙m(67to83ft-lb).
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Figure3
1.Nutandbolt
4
RemovingtheRightFan
Guard
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Removethefueltank;refertotheOperator’s
Manualforthemachine.
2.Removeandretainthe2bolts,2nuts,andthe
rightfanguard(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Nut(3/8inch)3.Rightfanguard
2.Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inch)
3.Installtheboltsandnutsyouremovedand
torqueto41to49N∙m(30to36ft-lb).
4.Installthefueltank.
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5
InstallingtheIdlerPulley
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Idlerpulley
1Hex-angeheadbolt
1Spacer
1Mountingbracket
2Carriagebolt
3Nut
1Plate
Procedure
1.Securetheidlerpulleytothemountingbracket
usingthehex-angeheadbolt,andspacer
(Figure5).T orquetheboltto37to45N∙m(27
to33ft-lb).
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Figure5
1.Mountingbracket4.Hex-angeheadbolt
2.Idlerpulley5.Nut
3.Spacer6.Shoulderbolt
2.Installtheshoulderbolttothemountingbracket
usinganut(Figure5).T orquetheboltto37to
45N∙m(27to33ft-lb).
3.Securethemountingbrackettotheleftmachine
frametube,betweentheplatesweldedtothe
tube,usingtheplate,2carriagebolts,and2
nuts(Figure6).T orquetheboltsto37to45N∙m
(27to33ft-lb).
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Figure6
1.Nut(2)3.Mountingbracket
2.Plate4.Carriagebolt
4.Routethebelttotheidlerpulley(Figure7).
Important:Ensurethatthewidesideofthe
beltcontactsthepulleyasshowninFigure7.
Usetheshoulderboltasaguideforthebelt.
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Figure7
1.Shoulderbolt3.Belt
2.Idlerpulley
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6
InstallingtheBlower
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Blowerassembly
2Bushingassembly
2Carriagebolt(3/8x2-1/4inches)
2Locknut(3/8inch)
1Receiverhitch
1Heatshield
2Bumper
2Thread-formingscrew(1/4x1/2inch)
1Stopbracket
1Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)
1Nut(3/8inch)
1Washer
1Spacer
1Thread-formingscrew(1/4x1-1/4inch)
Procedure
1.Removetheair-cleanercoverandlter;referto
theOperator’sManualforthemachine.
2.Installthe2bumpersontheheatshield(Figure
8).
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Figure8
1.Heatshield2.Bumper
3.Removethetopcarriageboltandnutsecuring
themuferguardtothemachine(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Carriagebolt3.Muferguard
2.Nut
4.Looselyinstalltheheatshieldoverthemufer
guard,withthetabsinsidethemuferguardand
totheinsideoftheconsoletower,usingthe2
thread-formingbolts(1/4x1/2inch)andthe
carriageboltandnutyouremovedpreviously
(Figure10).
Important:Tominimizedebrisbuildupon
themufer,installtheheatshieldonthe
machinewhenusingtheblower.
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Figure10
1.Carriagebolt4.Heatshield
2.Nut5.Thread-formingbolt—1/4
x1/2inch(2)
3.Drillhere.6.Tab(insidemuferguard)
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5.Usingthecenterholeintheheatshieldasa
template,drillahole(7/32inch)intothemufer
guard(Figure10).
6.Usethethread-formingbolt(1/4x1-1/4inch)
andwashertoinstallthespacerbetweenthe
heatshieldandmuferguard(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Thread-formingbolt(1/4x
1-1/4)
3.Spacer
2.Washer
7.Torquethe3thread-formingboltsto4.5N∙m
(40in-lb).
Note:Donottorquethecarriageboltatthis
time.
8.Installtheair-cleanerlterandcover.
9.Useacarriagebolt(3/8x2-1/4inches)andnut
(3/8inch)toinstallthebushingassembliesto
themachine(Figure12).T orquetheboltto37
to45N∙m(27to33ft-lb).
Note:Therubberangeofthebushingshould
facetowardtheinsideofthemachineasshown
inFigure12.
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Figure12
1.Carriagebolt(3/8x2-1/4
inches)
3.Nut(3/8inch)
2.Bushingassembly4.Rubberange
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10.Useacarriagebolt(3/8x1inch)andalocknut
(3/8inch)toinstallthestopbrackettotheright
sideofthemachine(Figure13).Torquethebolt
to37to45N∙m(27to33ft-lb).
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Figure13
1.Locknut(3/8inch)3.Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)
2.Stopbracket
11.Removethehitchpinandcotterpinfromthe
A-frameanduseittoinstallthehitchreceiver
(Figure14).Ensurethatthepinlocksthe
A-frametothecrosstube.
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Figure14
1.Hitchreceiver3.Cotterpin
2.Hitchpin
12.Movetheblowerinfrontofthemachineandlay
thebeltunderneaththemachinesothatitis
linedupwiththeclutch(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Blowerassembly3.Clutch
2.Belt
13.Placetheblowerassemblyforksontothe
bushingassemblies(Figure16).
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Figure16
14.Routethebelttotheidlerpulley.
Important:Ensurethatthewidesideofthe
beltcontactsthepulleyasshowninFigure
17.Usetheshoulderboltasaguideforthe
belt.
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Figure17
1.Shoulderbolt3.Belt
2.Idlerpulley
15.Installthebeltontotheclutch.Verifythatthe
beltisstillroutedontheblowerpulleysandis
seatedproperlyinthepulleygrooves.
Note:Youcanuseadriveratchet(1/2inch)to
movetheleftidlerpulleyfortheblower(Figure
18).
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Figure18
1.Driveratchet2.Pulley
16.RaisetheblowerasdescribedinRaisingthe
Blower(page13).
17.Connectthehydraulichosestothe
quick-disconnectcouplingsontheLowFlow
HydraulicsKit.
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure
canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury.
Fluidinjectedintotheskinmustbe
surgicallyremovedwithinafewhoursby
adoctorfamiliarwiththisformofinjury;
otherwise,gangrenemayresult.
•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhoses
andlinesareingoodconditionandall
hydraulicconnectionsandttingsare
tightbeforeapplyingpressuretothe
hydraulicsystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertond
hydraulicleaks;neveruseyour
hands.
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Operation
OperationSafety
•Themachineexceedsnoiselevelsof85dB(A)at
theoperator’sposition.Usehearingprotection
forprolongedexposuretoreducethepotentialof
permanenthearingdamage.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludingeyeprotection;
longpants;substantial,slip-resistantfootwear;
andhearingprotection.Tiebacklonghairanddo
notwearlooseclothingorloosejewelry.
•Stayawayfromthenozzleopeningwhenthe
machineisoperating.Keepallbystanders
awayfromthenozzleopeninganddonotdirect
dischargetowardbystanders.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinor
neartheoperatingarea,stopoperation.Careless
operation,combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,
orimproperlypositionedguardscanleadtothrown
objectinjuries.Donotresumeoperationuntilthe
areaisclearedofpeopleandpets.
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,waitforall
movementtostop,andallowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,cleaning,storing,orrepairingit.
OperatingtheBlower
Important:Donotoperatetheblowerwithoutthe
heatshieldinstalledonthemachine.
Tooperatetheblower,starttheengine,movethe
motion-controlleverstothecenter,unlockedposition,
movethethrottleleverbetweenhalfandfullthrottle,
andengagethePTO(Figure19).
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Figure19
Usetherightswitchforthelowowkittorotatethe
nozzletothedesireddirection(Figure20),anduse
thethrottlelevertoadjusttheblowerspeed.
Note:Ifyouwouldliketochangethedirectionthe
nozzlerotateswhenyoumovetheswitchaparticular
direction,removethequick-disconnectcouplingsfrom
theLow-FlowHydraulicsKithosesandinstallthemon
theoppositehoses.
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Figure20
1.Notusedwiththiskit2.Rotatetheblowernozzle.
Ensuretocleandebrisfromthemachineregularly.
WARNING
Dischargedairhasconsiderableforceand
couldcauseinjuryorlossoffooting.
•Stayawayfromthenozzleopeningwhen
themachineisoperating.
•Keepbystandersawayfromthenozzle
openingwhenthemachineisoperating.
UsingtheKickstand
LoweringtheBlower
1.Rotatetheblowernozzlesothatitpoints
upward.
2.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,movethemotion-controlleverstothe
NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andengagetheparking
brake.
3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
4.Pulloutthekickstandlockingpinsonbothsides
ofthemachine,rotatethem90degreessothat
theyaredisengaged,androtatethekickstand
awayfromthemachine(Figure21).Engagethe
pinsandensurethattheysnapintoposition.
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Figure21
1.Kickstandlockingpinin
theengagedposition
3.Kickstandintheblower
operatingposition
2.Kickstandlockingpinin
thedisengagedposition
4.Kickstandintheblower
storageposition
5.Removethehitchpinandhairpincottersecuring
theblowerassemblytothehitchreceiver(Figure
22).
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Figure22
1.Hairpincotter2.Hitchpin
6.Holdthekickstandandpushthereleaselever
down.Slowlylowerthekickstandtotheground.
Note:Oncetheleverdisengagesthehitchpin,
theblowerrotatesdown.
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Figure23
1.Releaselever
RaisingtheBlower
1.Raisetheblowersothatitlatchesonthehitch
receiver(Figure24andFigure25).
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Figure24
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Figure25
1.Hairpincotter2.Hitchpin
2.Securetheassemblytothehitchreceiverusing
thehitchpinandhairpincotterattachedtothe
receiver(Figure25).
3.Pulloutthekickstandlockingpinsonbothsides
ofthemachine,rotatethem90degreessothat
theyaredisengaged,andraisethekickstand
(Figure26).Engagetheknobsandensurethat
thepinssnapintoposition.
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Figure26
1.Kickstandlockingpinin
theengagedposition
3.Kickstandintheblower
operatingposition
2.Kickstandlockingpinin
thedisengagedposition
4.Kickstandintheblower
storageposition
RemovingtheBlower
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,engagetheparkingbrake,and
movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe
NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
2.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
3.Disconnecttheblowerhydraulichosesfromthe
quick-disconnectcouplingsontheLowFlowKit.
4.Lowertheblower;refertoLoweringtheBlower
(page12).
5.Removethebeltfromtheclutch.
Note:Ifneeded,useadriveratchet(1/2inch)
tomovetheleftidlerpulley(Figure27).
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Figure27
1.Driveratchet2.Pulley
6.Lifttheblowerassemblyoffthebushing
assembliesonthemachine.
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7.Removethehitchpin,cotterpin,andhitch
receiverfromtheA-frame.Installthehitchpin
andcotterpintosecuretheA-frame(Figure28).
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Figure28
1.Hitchreceiver3.Cotterpin
2.Hitchpin
8.Removethestopbrackets(Figure29).
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Figure29
1.Locknut(3/8inch)3.Carriagebolt(3/8x1inch)
2.Stopbracket
9.Removebothbushingassemblies(Figure30).
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Figure30
1.Bolt3.Nut
2.Bushingassembly
10.Usethefastenerstostorethebushing
assembliesontheleftsideoftheblowerframe
(Figure31).
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Figure31
1.Bolt3.Nut
2.Bushingassembly
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11.Removethespacer
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Figure32
1.Thread-formingbolt(1/4x
1-1/4)
3.Spacer
2.Washer
12.Removetheheatshield(Figure33).
Important:Wheneveryouinstalltheblower
onanothermachine,alsoinstalltheheat
shield.
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Figure33
1.Carriagebolt3.Heatshield
2.Nut4.Thread-formingbolt(2)
13.Installthecarriageboltandnuttosecurethe
muferguard.T orquetheboltto1978to2542
N∙cm(175to225in-lb).
14.Removethefueltank;refertotheOperator’s
Manualforthemachine.
15.Removethe2boltsand2nutsfromtheright
sideofthemachineandusethemtoinstallfan
guard(Figure34).Torquetheboltsto37to45
N∙m(27to33ft-lb).
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Figure34
1.Nut(3/8inch)3.Fanguard
2.Bolt(3/8x1-1/4inches)
16.Installthefueltank.
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OperatingTips
•Practiceoperatingtheblower.Blowthesame
directionthewindisblowingtopreventmaterial
fromblowingbackintotheclearedarea.
•Beawareoftheblowernozzledirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
•Adjustthenozzleopeningsothatitblowsunder
thedebris.
•Usecautionwhenblowingaroundnewlyplanted
sodastheforceoftheaircoulddisruptthegrass.
•Thenozzleoutletpositionaffectsthedistance
debriscanbeblown.
•Whenyourotatethenozzle,rotateitupwardand
aroundtopreventblowingdebrisbackintothe
clearedarea.
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Maintenance
MaintenanceSafety
•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.Neverallow
untrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportthemachinewhen
required.
•Removethekeyfromtheswitchonthetraction
unittopreventaccidentalstartingoftheengine
whenservicing,adjusting,orstoringthemachine.
•Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructions
describedinthismanual.Iftheblowerrequiresa
majorrepair,contactanauthorizedTorodistributor.
•Ensurethatthemachineisinsafeoperating
conditionbykeepingnuts,bolts,andscrewstight.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly
genuineTororeplacementpartsandaccessories.
Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby
othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and
suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
CheckingtheBelts
ServiceInterval:Every300hours
Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,
oranyotherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.
ReplacingtheBlowerBelt
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Removethebeltcover(Figure35).
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Figure35
1.Bolt(3)2.Beltcover
4.Loosenthenutonthetoppulleyandslidethe
pulleyuptoreleasetensiononthebelt(Figure
36).
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Figure36
Blowernozzlenotshownforclarity
1.Toppulley3.Rollerbearing
2.Belt
5.Removetherollerbearing(Figure36).
6.Removethebeltandinstallanewbelt(Figure
36).
7.Installtherollerbearing(Figure36)
8.Slidethetoppulleydownuntilthebeltdeection
is5mm(0.19inch)atthecenterofthelargest
spanandtightenthenut(Figure36).
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ReplacingtheClutchBelt
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Lowertheblower.
4.Loosenthenozzleclampandremovethenozzle.
5.Removethebeltfromthemachineclutch.
Note:Youcanuseadriveratchet(1/2inch)to
movetheleftidlerpulley(Figure18).
6.Removethebeltfromthefanpulley(Figure37).
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Figure37
1.Fanpulley4.Belt
2.Rightidlerpulley5.Clutchpulley
3.Leftidlerpulley
7.Routethebeltdownthroughthedriveadapter
assembly,aroundtheidlerpulleys,andaround
theclutchpulley(Figure37).Ensurethatthe
beltisseatedproperlyinthepulleygrooves.
Note:Ifneeded,youmayuseadriveratchet
(1/2inch)tomovetheleftidlerpulley(Figure18).
CheckingtheHydraulic
Hoses
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
Checkthehydraulichosesforleaks,loosettings,
kinkedlines,loosemountingsupports,wear,weather,
andchemicaldeterioration.
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluidinjected
intotheskinmustbesurgicallyremoved
withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwith
thisformofinjury;otherwise,gangrenemay
result.
•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhoses
andlinesareingoodconditionandall
hydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight
beforeapplyingpressuretothehydraulic
system.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks;neveruseyourhands.
RemovingDebrisfromthe
Machine
ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Cleandebrisfromthedrives,mufer,andengine
aftereachuse.
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Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith
theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the
CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese
chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all.
AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2)
haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.
Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?
Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot
limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally,someonlineandmailorder
retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.
HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?
Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning
atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow
thefederalandinternationalstandards.
Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?
•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.
•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies
makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.
•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.
•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora
productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.
WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?
Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand
use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof
exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromT oroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe
“nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,TorohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifT orodoesnotprovidethese
warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.
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