Toro HoverPro 400 User manual

FormNo.3425-143RevA
HoverPro®400Machine
ModelNo.02615—SerialNo.403230000andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyhired,
commercialoperatorsandresidentialhomeownersfor
maintainingturfonslopes,tightundulations,areas
nearwater,orbunkerlips.Usingthisproductfor
purposesotherthanitsintendedusecouldprove
dangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comformoreinformation,including
safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberplate
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross
horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbythe
enginemanufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1349.
Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginehorsepowerofthis
classofmachinewillbesignicantlylower.
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................2
GeneralSafety...................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3
Setup........................................................................5
1AssemblingtheHandle....................................5
2FillingtheEnginewithOil.................................6
ProductOverview.....................................................7
Specications....................................................7
Attachments/Accessories...................................7
Operation..................................................................8
BeforeOperation...................................................8
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................8
FillingtheFuelTank............................................8
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel............................9
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight...............................9
DuringOperation.................................................10
DuringOperationSafety...................................10
StartingtheEngine...........................................10
AdjustingtheHandlePosition...........................12
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................12
OperatingTips.................................................13
AfterOperation....................................................13
AfterOperationSafety......................................13
Maintenance...........................................................14
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........14
MaintenanceSafety..........................................14
PreparingforMaintenance...............................15
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................15
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................16
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................16
ReplacingtheCuttingLine................................17
CleaningtheMachine.......................................17
Storage...................................................................18
GeneralSafety.................................................18
PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................18
Troubleshooting......................................................19
Safety
ThefollowingsafetysectionisadaptedfromANSI
B71.4–2017andEN14910:2007+A1:2009.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofinjuringhandsandfeet
andofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,
oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetyandinstructionaldecalsareeasilyvisibleandarelocatednearareasofpotential
danger.Replaceanydamagedormissingdecal.
decal130-8322
130-8322
1.Onlyusefuelwithan
alcoholcontentbyvolume
under10%.
3.Donotusefuelwithan
alcoholcontentbyvolume
greaterthan10%.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
informationonfuel.decal111-9826
111–9826
1.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
cuttingunit—keepyour
handsandfeetawayfrom
movingparts.
2.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
decal111-5392
111-5392
1.Warning—Receivetrainingontheproduct;readthe
Operator’sManual.
4.Thrownobjecthazard;keepbystandersatleast15m(49ft)
awayfromthemachine.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,nylonline;
disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeworkingonthe
machine;nevertmetalcuttingparts.
5.Warning—donottouchhotsurfaces;keepguardsinplace;
Stayawayfrommovingparts;keepguardsinplace.
3.Warning—weareyeandhearingprotection.
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decal94-8072
94-8072
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H295159
1.Enginestop(shutoff)
decal133-8062
133-8062
4

Setup
Note:Determinerightandleftsideofthemachine
fromnormaloperatingposition.
1
AssemblingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Slidethelowerhandleintotheframe(Figure3).
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Figure3
1.Footstop4.Retainingpin
2.Hairpin5.Washer
3.Bolt6.Locknut
2.Secureeachsidewitharetainingpinanda
hairpin(Figure3).
3.Securethefootstoptotherightsideofthelower
handleusinganM6nut,andM6bolt,and2
washers(Figure3).
4.Attachthefootstoptotheframewitharetaining
pinandahairpin(Figure3).
5.Connecttheupperhandletothelowerhandleby
securingeachsidewithaU-bolt,anM6washer,
andahandwheel(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Upperhandle4.U-bolt
2.Handwheel5.Lowerhandle
3.Washer
5

2
FillingtheEnginewithOil
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Yourmachinedoesnotcomewithoil
intheengine.Beforestartingtheengine,llthe
enginewithoil.
EngineOilSpecications
Engineoilcapacity0.59L(20oz)
OilviscositySAE10W-30multigrade
mineraloil
APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap
counterclockwiseandpullingitout(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Full3.Low
2.High
3.Carefullypourabout3/4oftheenginecapacity
ofoilintotheoil-lltube(Figure6).
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Figure6
4.Wait3minutesfortheoiltosettleintheengine.
5.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
6.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,butdonot
screwitin,thenremovethedipstick.
7.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure5).
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoolow,
carefullypourasmallamountofoilintothe
oil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeatsteps
5through7untiltheoilonthedipstickisat
thecorrectlevel.
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoohigh,drain
theexcessoiluntiltheoilonthedipstickis
atthecorrectlevel;refertoChangingthe
EngineOil(page16).
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo
lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,you
maydamagetheengine.
8.Installthedipstickandhandtightenitsecurely.
Important:Changetheengineoilafterthe
rst5operatinghours;changeityearly
thereafter.RefertoChangingtheEngineOil
(page16).
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ProductOverview
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Figure7
1.Handle4.Handlebarsecuringknob
2.Operator-presencecontrol5.Footstop
3.Switchbox
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Figure8
1.Sparkplug7.Fuel-cap-ventknob
2.Exhaustguard8.Fuelcap
3.Exhaust9.Chokelever
4.Dipstick10.Aircleaner
5.Fingerguard11.Carburetor
6.Recoil-starthandle
Specications
ModelCuttingwidthProductwidth
02615400mm(15-3/4
inches)
500mm(19-11/16
inches)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
7

Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore
adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevicesarein
placeandworkingproperly.
•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe
cuttingunitbolt,line,anddiscarenotwornor
damaged.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.
•Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyouinto
contactwiththemovingdisc,causingserious
injury.
FuelSafety
•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon
thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron
anobject.
–Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthat
spills.
–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.
–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil
thefuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
FillingtheFuelTank
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded
gasolinewithanoctaneratingof87orhigher
((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%
MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.
•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline,such
asE15orE85,withmorethan10%ethanolby
volume.Performanceproblemsand/orengine
damagemayresult,whichmaynotbecovered
underwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorinfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessfuelstabilizer
hasbeenaddedtothefuel.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedregulargasoline
fromamajorname-brandservicestation(Figure9).
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizer/conditionertofreshfuelasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditional
information.
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Figure9
1.Fuelcap
8

CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap
counterclockwiseandpullingitout(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.Full3.Low
2.High
3.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
4.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,butdonot
screwitin,thenremovethedipstick.
5.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure10).
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoolow
(Figure10),carefullypourasmallamountof
multigrademineralSAE10W-30oilwithan
APIseriesclassicationofSJorhigherinto
theoil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeat
steps3through5untiltheoilonthedipstick
isatthecorrectlevel.
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoohigh
(Figure10),draintheexcessoiluntiltheoil
onthedipstickisatthecorrectlevel;referto
ChangingtheEngineOil(page16).
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo
lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,you
maydamagetheengine.
6.Installthedipstickintotheoil-lltubesecurely.
Important:Changetheengineoilafterthe
rst5operatinghours;changeityearly
thereafter.RefertoChangingtheEngineOil
(page16).
AdjustingtheCutting
Height
WARNING
Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyou
intocontactwiththemovingcuttingunit,
causingseriousinjury.
•Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving
partstostop.
•Weargloveswhilehandlingthecutting
unit.
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themufer
willbehotandcanseverelyburnyou.
Keepawayfromthehotmufer.
Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired.
1.TurnthefuelswitchtotheOFFposition.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Tiltthemachineonitsside,withthedipstick
down.
4.Wearingprotectivegloves,removethenylon
cuttingline.
5.Installthecuttinglineatthedesiredheight.
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Figure11
1.High3.Low
2.Middle
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DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Contactingthediscorlinecanresultinpersonal
injury.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
•Whenyoureleasetheoperator-presencecontrol,
theengineshouldshutoffandthecuttingunit
shouldstopwithin7seconds.Ifnot,stop
usingyourmachineimmediatelyandcontactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Keep
smallchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultwhois
notoperatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcauseyou
toloseyourbalanceorfooting.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartsto
vibrate,immediatelyshutofftheengine,waitfor
allmovingpartstostop,anddisconnectthewire
fromthesparkplugbeforeexaminingthemachine
fordamage.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore
resumingoperation.
•Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,itwillbehotand
canseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfromthehot
engine.
•Useaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby
Toroonly.
StartingtheEngine
1.Openthefueltankventbyturningtheventknob
atleast2or3turnscounterclockwise.
2.TurnthefuelvalvetotheONposition(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Fuelvalve
3.Holdtheoperator-presencecontrolagainstthe
handle(Figure13).
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Figure13
1.Handle2.Operator-presencecontrol
4.Placeyourfootonthedeckandtiltthemachine
towardyou(Figure14).
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Figure14
5.Pulltherecoil-starthandle.
Note:Donotallowtherecoil-starthandleto
snapbackagainsttheengine.Returnitgently
topreventdamagetothestarter.
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstartafterseveral
attempts,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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AdjustingtheHandle
Position
RefertoFigure15forthedifferenthandlepositions.
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Figure15
1.Hangingstorage/transportposition4.Storage/transportposition
2.Lowerworkingposition5.Serviceposition
3.Upperworkingposition
Note:Fortheproperstorageprocedure,referto
Storage(page18).
ShuttingOfftheEngine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Toshutofftheengine,releasetheoperator-presence
control(Figure16).
Important:Whenyoureleasethe
operator-presencecontrol,theengine
shouldshutoffandthecuttinglineshouldstop
within7seconds.Iftheydonotstopproperly,
stopusingyourmachineimmediatelyandcontact
anAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Figure16
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OperatingTips
GeneralMowingTips
Important:Operatingthemachineonslopesof
morethan25°willcausesevereenginedamage
duetoalackoflubrication.Donotoperatethe
machineonslopesgreaterthan25°.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththecuttingline.
Neverdeliberatelymowoveranyobject.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,disconnect
thewirefromthesparkplug,andexaminethe
machinefordamage.
•Forbestperformance,installnewcuttinglines
beforethecuttingseasonbegins.
•ReplacethecuttinglinewhennecessarywithT oro
replacementcuttingline.
•Ensurethatthereplacementcuttinglineisthe
samelengthastheintactcuttingline.
CuttingGrass
•Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.
Donotcutbelowthehighestsetting(30mmor1.2
inches)unlessthegrassissparseoritislatefall
whengrassgrowthbeginstoslowdown.Referto
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight(page9).
•Mowinggrassover15cm(6inches)inlengthis
notrecommended.Ifthegrassistoolong,the
machinemayplugandcausetheenginetostall.
•Wetgrassandleavestendtoclumpontheyard
andcancausethemachinetoplugortheengine
tostall.Avoidmowinginwetconditions.
•Beawareofapotentialrehazardinverydry
conditions,followalllocalrewarnings,andkeep
themachinefreeofdrygrassandleafdebris.
•Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,
try1ormoreofthefollowing:
–Inspecttheundersideofthecuttingunitfor
wornordamagedcomponents(e.g.,thecutting
line)andrepairorreplacethemifnecessary.
–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.
–Raisethecuttingheightonyourmachine.
–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.
–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull
swathwitheachpass.
CuttingLeaves
•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn
showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneed
tomakemorethanasinglepassovertheleaves.
•Mowinggrassover15cm(6inches)inlengthis
notrecommended.Iftheleafcoveristoothick,the
machinemayplugandcausetheenginetostall.
•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemachine
doesnotcuttheleavesnelyenough.
AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore
adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp
preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
HaulingSafety
•Securethemachine.
•Usecarewhenloadingandunloadingthe
machine.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Beforeeachuseordaily•Ensurethattheengineshutsoffwithin7secondsafterreleasingthe
operator-presencecontrol.
Aftereachuse•Cleangrassclippingsanddirtfromtheentiremachine.
Every100hours•Servicethesparkplugandreplaceitifnecessary.
Beforestorage
•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedandbeforeannualstorage.
•Cleanthecoolingsystem;removegrassclippings,debris,ordirtfromtheengine
aircoolingnsandstarter.Cleanthesystemmorefrequentlyindirtyorhigh-chaff
conditions.
Yearly
•Servicetheairlter;serviceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Replacethecuttingline.
MaintenanceSafety
•Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug
beforeperforminganymaintenanceprocedure.
•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing
themachine.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.
•Tippingthemachinemaycausethefueltoleak.
Fuelisammableandexplosive,andcancause
personalinjury.Runtheenginedryorremovethe
fuelwithahandpump;neversiphonthefuel.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,
useonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories
madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,
andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
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PreparingforMaintenance
WARNING
Tippingthemachinemaycausethefuelto
leak.Fuelisammable,explosiveandcan
causepersonalinjury.
Runtheenginedryorremovethefuelwitha
handpump;neversiphon.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthe
sparkplug(Figure17)beforeperformingany
maintenanceprocedure.
Important:Alwaystipthemachineontoits
side,withthedipstickdown.Ifthemachine
istippedinanotherdirection,oilmayllthe
valvetrain,requiringatleast30minutesto
drain.
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Figure17
1.Spark-plugwire
3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),
connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.
ServicingtheAirFilter
ServiceInterval:Yearly
1.Pressdownonthelatchtabsontopofthe
air-ltercover(Figure18).
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Figure18
1.Filter2.Latchtabs
2.Openthecover(Figure18).
3.Removetheairlter(Figure18).
4.Inspecttheairlter.
A.Iftheairlterisdamagedoriswetwithoil
orfuel,replaceit.
B.Iftheairlterisdirty,tapitonahardsurface
severaltimesorblowcompressedairless
than207kPa(30psi)throughthesideof
thelterthatfacestheengine.
Note:Donotbrushthedirtoffthelter;
brushingforcesdirtintothebers.
5.Removedirtfromtheair-lterbodyandcover
usingamoistrag.Donotwipedirtintothe
airduct.
6.Inserttheairlterintotheair-lterbody(Figure
18).
7.Installthecover(Figure18).
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ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Note:Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechanging
theoiltowarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarries
morecontaminants.
EngineOilSpecications
Engineoilcapacity0.59L(20oz)
OilviscositySAE10W-30multigrade
mineraloil
APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher
1.Ensurethatthefueltankcontainslittleornofuel
sothatthefueldoesnotleakwhenyoutipthe
engineontoitsside.
2.RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page9).
3.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap
counterclockwiseandpullingitout(Figure19).
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Figure19
1.Full3.Low
2.High
4.Tipthemachineontoitsside(sothattheairlter
isup)todraintheusedoilfromtheoil-lltube.
5.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemachineto
theoperatingposition.
6.Carefullypourabout3/4oftheenginecapacity
ofoilintotheoil-lltube.
7.Wait3minutesfortheoiltosettleintheengine.
8.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
9.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,butdonot
screwitin,thenremovethedipstick.
10.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure19).
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoolow,
carefullypourasmallamountofoilintothe
oil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeatsteps
8through10untiltheoillevelonthedipstick
iscorrect.
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoohigh,
draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelonthe
dipstickiscorrect.
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo
lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,you
maydamagetheengine.
11.Installthedipstickintotheoil-lltubesecurely.
12.Recycletheusedoilproperly.
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
UseaChampionRN9YCsparkplugorequivalent.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.
Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,or
dirtysparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodes
becausegritenteringthecylindercan
damagetheengine.
5.Setthegapontheplugto0.76mm(0.030inch)
asshowninFigure20.
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Figure20
1.Center-electrodeinsulator
2.Sideelectrode
3.Airgap(nottoscale)
6.Installthesparkplug.
7.Torquetheplugto20N∙m(15ft-lb).
8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
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ReplacingtheCuttingLine
ServiceInterval:Yearly
1.TurnthefuelvalvetotheOFFpositionandclose
theventknob.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Turnthemachineonitsside,withthedipstick
facingdown.
4.Wearingprotectivegloves,removethenylon
cuttingline.
5.Place1lengthofnyloncuttinglineintothe
desiredcutting-heightsetting.Ensurethata
secondlineofthesamelengthisplacedinthe
correspondingcuttingheightontheopposite
sideofthecuttingdisc.
Note:Ifusingasparereel,cutthelinetoalength
of20cm(7-7/8inches).
CleaningtheMachine
ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse
WARNING
Themachinemaydislodgematerialfrom
underthemachinehousing.
•Weareyeprotection.
•Stayintheoperatingposition(behindthe
handle).
•Donotallowbystandersinthearea.
1.Tipthemachineonitsside,withthedipstick
down.
2.Useabrushorcompressedairtoremovegrass
anddebrisfromtheexhaustguard,thetopcowl,
andthesurroundingdeckareas.
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Storage
Storethemachineinacool,clean,dryplace.
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore
adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine
inanyenclosure.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
PreparingtheMachinefor
Storage
WARNING
Fuelvaporscanexplode.
•Donotstorefuelmorethan30days.
•Donotstorethemachineinanenclosure
nearanopename.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringit.
1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuel
stabilizertothefuelasdirectedbytheengine
manufacturer.
2.Runthemachineuntiltheengineshutsofffrom
runningoutoffuel.
3.Primetheengineandstartitagain.
4.Allowtheenginetorununtilitshutsoff.
Whenyoucannolongerstarttheengine,itis
sufcientlydry.
5.Ifyouarestoringthemachinehangingonawall,
switchthefuelvalveoffandclosetheventof
thefuelcap.
6.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
7.Removethesparkplug,add30ml(1oz)of
oilthroughthespark-plughole,andpullthe
starterropeslowlyseveraltimestodistribute
oilthroughoutthecylindertopreventcylinder
corrosionduringtheoff-season.
8.Installthesparkplugandtightenitwithatorque
wrenchto20N∙m(15ft-lb).
9.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thewireisnotconnectedtothespark
plug.
1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
2.Theholeinthefuel-capventis
plugged.
2.Cleantheholeinthefuel-capventor
replacethefuelcap.
3.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.
3.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe
gapifnecessary.Replacethespark
plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
Theenginedoesnotstart.
4.Thefueltankisemptyorthefuel
systemcontainsstalefuel.
4.Drainand/orllthefueltankwithfresh
fuel.Iftheproblempersists,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Thefuelcapventholeisplugged.1.Cleanthefuelcapventholeorreplace
thefuelcap.
2.Theair-lterelementisdirtyandis
restrictingtheairow.
2.Cleantheair-lterelementand/or
replaceit.
3.Theundersideofthemachinehousing
containsclippingsanddebris.
3.Cleanunderthemachinehousing.
4.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.
4.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe
gapifnecessary.Replacethespark
plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
5.Theengineoillevelistoolow,toohigh,
orexcessivelydirty.
5.Checktheengineoil.Changetheoilif
itisdirty;addordraintheoiltoadjust
theoilleveltotheFullmarkonthe
dipstick.
Theenginestartshardorlosespower.
6.Thefueltankcontainsstalefuel.6.Drainandllthefueltankwithfresh
fuel.
1.Thewireisnotconnectedtothespark
plug.
1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
2.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.
2.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe
gapifnecessary.Replacethespark
plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
Theenginerunsrough.
3.Theair-lterelementisdirtyandis
restrictingtheairow.
3.Cleantheair-lterelementand/or
replaceit.
1.Theundersideofthemachinehousing
containsclippingsanddebris.
1.Cleanunderthemachinehousing.
2.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.2.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.
Themachineorenginevibrates
excessively.
3.Thecuttingdiscboltisloose.3.Tightenthecuttingdiscbolt.
1.Youaremowinginthesamepattern
repeatedly.
1.Changethemowingpattern.
Thereisanunevencuttingpattern.
2.Theundersideofthemachinehousing
containsclippingsanddebris.
2.Cleanunderthemachinehousing.
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