Toro FP Series User manual

FormNo.3389-536RevA
FP-SeriesForwardPlate
Compactor
ModelNo.68025—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68026—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.68027—SerialNo.314000001andUp
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OriginalInstructions(EN)*3389-536*A

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
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Figure1
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whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................3
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................5
Setup............................................................................6
InstallingtheHandle................................................6
CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel...................................6
CheckingtheEccentric-oilLevel...............................6
ProductOverview..........................................................7
Operation.....................................................................7
CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel...................................7
CleaningDebrisfromtheMachine.............................8
AddingFuel............................................................8
CompactingAsphalt................................................9
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................10
OperatingtheCompactor........................................11
TransportingtheMachine........................................11
Maintenance.................................................................12
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................12
DisconnectingtheSpark-plugWire...........................12
EngineMaintenance...............................................12
BeltMaintenance....................................................16
Storage........................................................................18
Troubleshooting...........................................................19
Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructionsand
alwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which
means
Caution , W ar ning ,or Danger —personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Thisproductiscapableofcrushingoramputatinghandsand
feet.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious
injuryordeath.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,and
odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou
Donotruntheengineindoorsorinanenclosed
area.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadEnglish,itis
theowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
peopleorproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheproperandsafe
actionstoperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety
glasses,longpants,safetyshoes,andhearingprotection.
Longhair,looseclothingorjewelrymaygettangledin
movingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand
removeallobjectssuchastools,buildingmaterials,and
personalitemswhichcanbedamagedbythemachine.
•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyareammable
andvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer
–Neverremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
Donotsmoke.
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–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
•Ensurethattheshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.
Operation
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand
hiddenhazards.
•Donotoperateinstandingwater.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.
•Stoponlevelground,setthethrottletoslow ,andshut
offtheenginebeforeleavingtheoperator'spositionfor
anyreason.
•Ensurethattheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore
operatingthemachine.Stopthemachineifanyoneenters
thearea.
•Keeppetsandbystandersaway.
•Keepfeetclearoftheplatecompactor.
•Earprotectionisrequiredwhenoperatingthisequipment.
•Donotoperatethemachineundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Forfootprotection,wearsteeltoeshoesortoepads.
•Neveroperatewiththeguardsnotsecurelyinplace.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Neverleavethemachinerunningunattended.Always
setthethrottletoslow,stoptheengine,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleaving.
•Donottouchpartswhichmaybehotfromoperation.
Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,
orservice.
•Beforecompactingsoil,havetheareamarkedfor
undergroundutilities.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,setthethrottleto
slow,andstoptheengine.Waitforallmovementtostop
beforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.
•Cleandebrisfromthedrives,mufers,andenginetohelp
preventres.Cleanupfuelandoilspillage.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Neverallowuntrained
personneltoservicethemachine.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectthesparkplugbeforemakinganyrepairs.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
•Keepnutsandboltstight.Keepequipmentingood
condition.
•Keepthemachinefreefromthebuild-upofmud,rocks,
orotherdebris.Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.Allowthe
machinetocoolbeforestoring.
•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyareammable
andvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
–Neverremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwhenthe
engineisrunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
refueling.Donotsmoke.
–Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
–Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside
wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater
heaterorfurnace.
–Neverllafuelcontainerwhileitisinsideavehicle,
trunk,pick-upbed,oranysurfaceotherthanthe
ground.
–Keepcontainernozzleincontactwiththetankduring
lling.
•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikeanobject.
Makeanynecessaryrepairsbeforerestarting.
•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-9084
1.Liftpoint
117-2718
117-4979
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace
125-4943
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.4.Chokinghazard—donotoperatethemachineindoors.
2.Warning—wearhearingprotection.5.Explosionhazard—stoptheengineandextinguishallames
beforerefuelingthemachine.
3.Warning—keepawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
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Setup
InstallingtheHandle
Secureeachsideofthehandletotheplatecompactorframe
usingabolt,atwasher,spacer,bearing,andnut(Figure3
orFigure4).
Figure3
Model2200
1.Nut4.Spacer
2.Bearing5.Flatwasher
3.Handle6.Bolt
Figure4
Model3000/4000
1.Nut4.Spacer
2.Bearing5.Flatwasher
3.Handle6.Bolt
CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel
Themachinecomesfromthefactorywithoilintheengine
crankcase;however,itmaybenecessarytoaddoil;referto
CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel(page7).Addonlyenoughoil
toraisetheleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick.
CheckingtheEccentric-oil
Level
Themachinecomesfromthefactorywitheccentricoilin
theeccentrichousing;however,itmaybenecessarytoadd
oil;refertoServicingtheEccentricOil(page15).Addonly
enoughoilsothattheoillevelisushwiththeoilplugonthe
sideoftheeccentrichousing.
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ProductOverview
Figure5
1.Watertank5.Handle
2.Engine6.Beltcover
3.Rollcagelifteye7.Lifthandles
4.Airlter
Figure6
1.Recoilstarter4.Chokelever
2.Sedimentcup5.Throttlelever
3.Fuel-shutoffvalve6.EngineOn/Offswitch
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Oilcrankcasecapacity:
•0.56L(0.59USqt)forModel68025
•0.58L(0.61USqt)forModels68026and68027
1.Stopthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Setthethrottletoslow,turnofftheengineswitch,and
waitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Cleanaroundthedipstick,sothatdirtcannotfallinto
thellerholeanddamagetheengine(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Fillertube4.Lowerlimit
2.Dipstick5.Oil-drainbolt
3.Upperlimit
4.Removethedipstickandwipetheendclean.
5.Slidethedipstickfullyintothedipsticktubewithout
threadingitintothellerneck.
6.Pullthedipstickoutandlookattheend.
Note:Theoilshouldbelevelwiththeupper-limit
mark(Figure7).
Important:Runningtheenginewithalowoil
levelcancauseenginedamage.Thistypeof
damageisnotcoveredbywarranty.
Theengineisequippedwithanoilalertsystem
thatwillautomaticallystoptheenginebeforethe
oillevelfallsbelowthesafelimit.
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7.Iftheoillevelislow ,slowlypouronlyenoughoilinto
thecrankcasetoraisetheleveltotheupperlimit.
Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil,
becausetheenginemaybedamaged.
8.Installandsecurethedipstick.
CleaningDebrisfromthe
Machine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Setthethrottletoslow,stoptheengine,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostop.
WARNING
Contactwithhotpartsonthemachinecan
causesevereburns.
Waitforallpartstocoolbeforetouchingthe
machine.
2.Brushdirtanddebrisawayfromtheaircleanerand
engineopenings.
3.Checkthesprinklermanifold(Figure10)andremove
anydirtordebris.
AddingFuel
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains
morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15
(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or
E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine
damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13
mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.
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WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillagewith
soapandwater.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide
thefollowingbenets:
•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank
bedrained.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto
thegas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechance
ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer
atalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Setthethrottletoslow,turnofftheengineswitch,and
waitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Allowtheenginetocool.
3.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremoveit(Figure8).
Note:Thecapistetheredtothefueltank.
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Figure8
4.Addunleadedgasolinetothefueltank,untilthelevel
isjustinsidethemeshlterbasket.
Important:Thisspaceinthetankallowsgasoline
toexpand.Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
5.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.
6.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.
CompactingAsphalt
Whenusingthemachineonasphalt,thewatersystemisused
towetthesurfaceofthecompactortopreventtheasphalt
fromstickingtothecompactor.
AddingWaterwiththeTankInstalled
1.Removethecapfromthewatertank(Figure9).
Figure9
1.Water-tankcap3.Watertank
2.Water
2.Fillthetankwithwater(Figure9).
3.Installthecapontothewatertank(Figure9).
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AddingWaterwiththeTankRemoved
1.Detachthevalvecoupler(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Shutoffvalve3.Malecoupler
2.Femalecoupler4.Sprinklermanifold
2.Removethewatertankfromtheframebypullingup
ontheelastictanklatch(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Elastictanklatch
3.Fillthetankwithwater,assembleittotheframe,and
attachthecoupler.
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.MovetheengineswitchtotheOnposition(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Engineswitch
2.MovethefuelvalvetotheOnposition(Figure13).
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Figure13
1.Fuelvalve
3.Movethechokelevertotheleftifyouarestartinga
coldengine(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Choke
4.Movethethrottlelevermidwaybetweenslow(turtle)
andfast(rabbit)positions(Figure15).
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.
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Figure15
1.Throttle
5.Pulltherecoilhandlesharplytostarttheengine.
6.Aftertheenginestarts,graduallymovethechoketothe
right.Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,movethechoke
leftagainuntiltheenginewarmsup.
7.Movethethrottlelevertomaximumthrottle.
StoppingtheEngine
1.Movethethrottlelevertotheslow(turtle)position.
2.Turntheengineswitchandfuelvalveoff.
OperatingtheCompactor
Withtheengineatfullthrottle,thecompactorwillmove
forwardwhilevibrating.
Graspthehandlelightlywithbothhandsandallowthe
compactortomoveforwardonitsown.Usethehandleto
guidethedirectionoftraveltoavoidobstructions.
TransportingtheMachine
Model68025weighs64kg(140lb)
Model68026weighs93kg(205lb)
Model68027weighs98kg(215lb)
Therollcagelifteyecanbeusedtoliftandtransportthe
machinewithstrapsoracrane(Figure16).
Alternatively,2peoplecantransportthemachinebyliftingthe
compactorusingthefrontandrearlifthandles(Figure16).
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Figure16
1.Rollcagelifteye2.Lifthandles
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst25hours•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Cleandebrisfromtheaircleaner.
•Inspecttheair-cleanerelements.
Every50hours•Cleantheair-lterelements.Cleanthemmorefrequentlyindustyoperating
conditions.
Every100hours
•Inspect,clean,andadjustthesparkplug;replaceitifnecessary.
•Cleanthesedimentcup.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checkthebelttension.Adjustthebelttensionifnecessary.
Every200hours•Replacethesparkplug.
Every300hours
•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement.Replaceitmorefrequentlyindusty
operatingconditions.
•Changetheeccentricoil.
Monthly•Checktheeccentric-oillevel.
DisconnectingtheSpark-plug
Wire
Beforeperforminganymaintenanceontheengine,disconnect
thespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug(Figure17).
Figure17
1.Spark-plugwire
EngineMaintenance
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Inspect,clean,and
adjustthesparkplug;replaceitif
necessary.
Every200hours—Replacethesparkplug.
UseanNGKBPR6ESsparkplugorequivalent.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.
Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,ordirty
sparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodesbecause
gritenteringthecylindercandamagetheengine.
5.Setthegapontheplugto0.76mm(0.03inch)as
showninFigure18.
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Figure18
1.Centerelectrodeinsulator
2.Sideelectrode
3.Airgap(nottoscale)
6.Carefullyinstallthesparkplugbyhand(toavoidcross
threading)untilitishandtight.
7.Tightenthesparkpluganadditional1/2turnifitis
new;otherwise,tightenitanadditional1/8to1/4turn.
Important:Aloosesparkplugcanbecomevery
hotandcandamagetheengine;overtighteninga
sparkplugmaydamagethethreadsinthecylinder
head.
8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthe
air-cleanerelements.
Every50hours—Cleantheair-lterelements.Clean
themmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
Every300hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)—Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement.Replace
itmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
RemovingtheAirFilter
Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithouttheair
lterassembly;extremeenginedamagewilloccur.
1.Setthethrottletoslow,stoptheengine,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug.
3.Wipecleantheairltercover(Figure19).
Figure19
1.Wingnut(cover)5.Foamlterelement
2.Air-ltercover6.Seal(rubber)
3.Wingnut(lter)7.Carburetorbase
4.Paperlterelement
4.Removethewingnutthatsecurestheair-ltercoverto
thecarburetorandremovethecover(Figure19).
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom
fallingintothebase.
5.Removethefoamlterelementfromthepaperlter
element(Figure19).
6.Inspectthefoamelementfordamage.
Note:Ifthefoamlterelementifitaredamaged,
replaceit.Ifthefoamelementisdirty,cleanit;referto
CleaningtheFoamFilter(page13).
7.Removewingnutthatsecuresthepaperlterelement
tothecarburetor(Figure19).
8.Removethepaperelementandinspectthepaperlter
elementfordamageandexcessiveamountsofdirtin
theelement.
Note:Replacethepaperlterelementifitisdamaged
orexcessivelydirty.
Note:Nevertrytocleanthepaperelement;only
replaceit.
CleaningtheFoamFilter
1.Cleanthefoamlterelementinwarmsoapywaterand
rinsetheelementtheelementincleanwater,orclean
thefoamlterelementinanonammablesolvent.
Note:Donotusegasolinetocleanthefoamelement
becauseitcouldcreateariskofreorexplosion.
2.Allowthefoamlterelementtocompletelydry.
3.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil,thensqueeze
outtheexcessoil.
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Note:Iftoomuchoilisleftinthefoamelementwhen
theengineisstarted,theenginewillsmoke.Excess
oilinthefoamelementmayalsorestricttheairow
throughtheelementandmayreachthepaperlter
andclogit.
4.Assemblethefoamelementontothepaperlter
element(Figure19).
InstallingtheAirFilter
1.Wipecleanthedirtfromthecarburetorbaseandthe
insideofthecoverwithamoistrag(Figure19).
Note:Donotallowdirtanddebristoentertheair
ductleadingintothecarburetor.
2.Ensurethattherubbergasketisalignedandseated
ontothemountingbaseofthecarburetor(Figure19).
Note:Therubbergasketmightsticktothebottomof
theoldpaperlterelement.Removeitfromtheold
paperelementandinstallitontothecarburetor.
3.Alignthepaperlterelementwiththecarburetorand
ensurethatthehold-downrodofthecarburetorpasses
throughthetopplateofthelter(Figure19).
4.Securelytheltertothecarburetorwiththelterwing
nutandtightenitngertight(Figure19).
5.Aligntheair-ltercoverovertheairlterelementswith
thewiththehold-downrodofthecarburetorpassing
throughthetopcover(Figure19).
6.Securethecovertotheenginewiththecoverwingnut
andtightenitngertight(Figure19).
CleaningtheSedimentCup
ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Every6months
(whichevercomesrst)
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Setthethrottletoslow,stoptheengineandkeep
heat,sparks,andameaway.
•Handlefuelonlyoutdoors.
•Wipeupspillsimmediately.
•Donotsmokewhilehandlingfuel.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Movethefuel-shutoffvalvetotheOffposition.
4.RemovethesedimentcupandO-ring(Figure6).
Figure20
1.Fuel-shutoffvalve(Off
positionshown)
3.Sedimentcup
2.O-ring
5.Washthesedimentcupinanonammablesolventand
dryitthoroughly.
6.PlacetheO-ringinthefuelvalveandinstallthe
sedimentcup,tighteningitsecurely.
7.Movethefuel-shutofflevertotheOnposition.
Note:Ifanyfuelleaks,repeatthisprocedureand
replacetheO-ring.
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ServicingtheEngineOil
OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)
Oilcrankcasecapacity:
•0.56L(0.59USqt)forModel68025
•0.58L(0.61USqt)forModels68026and68027
Viscosity:Seetablebelow
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0 20 40 60 80 100 F
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 C o
o
30
5W - 30 / 10W - 30
Figure21
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst25hours
Every100hours
WARNING
Oilmaybehotaftertheenginehasbeenrun,and
contactwithhotoilcancauseseverepersonalinjury.
Avoidcontactingthehotengineoilwhenyoudrain
it.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Removethedrainplug(Figure22).
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Figure22
1.Drainplug
Note:Youmayhavetotipthecompactorbackwards
todraintheoil.
4.Whentheoilhasdrainedcompletely,replacetheplug.
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertiedrecycling
center.
5.Removethedipstick(Figure7)andslowlypouroilinto
thellerholeuntiltheoilpoursoutofthellerhole.
6.Replaceandsecurethedipstick.
7.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
ServicingtheEccentricOil
Oiltype:10W30(APIserviceSJorhigher)
Oilcapacity:
•1.3L(1.4USqt)forModel68025
•3.3L(3.5USqt)forModel68026
•3.5L(3.7USqt)forModel68027
CheckingtheEccentric-oilLevel
ServiceInterval:Monthly
1.Setthethrottletoslow,stoptheengine,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostop.
2.Placeadrainpanundertheoilplugandremovetheoil
plugscrewonthesideoftheeccentrichousing(Figure
23).
Figure23
1.Oilplug2.Eccentric-oil-llerhole
3.Verifythattheeccentricoilislevelwiththebolthole.
Note:Ifaddingoilisrequired,refertoChangingthe
EccentricOil(page16).
4.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
5.Replacetheoilplugscrew.
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ChangingtheEccentricOil
ServiceInterval:Every300hours
1.Setthethrottletoslow,stoptheengine,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostop.
2.Placeanoildrainpanundertheoilplugandremove
thellplugandtheoilplugscrew(Figure23).
3.Tiptheplatecompactorforwardslightlyandusea
suctionguntoremovetheoilthroughthellerhole
(Figure23).
4.Slowlypouroilintothellerholeuntiltheoilcomes
outtheoilplug(Figure23).
5.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
6.Replacethellplugandtheoilplugscrew.
BeltMaintenance
RemovingtheBeltCover
1.Removetheanged-headboltsthatsecurethebelt
covertotheengine(Figure24orFigure25).
Figure24
Model2200
1.Boltlocations2.Flanged-headbolt
Figure25
Model3000/4000
1.Boltlocations2.Flanged-headbolt
2.Removethebeltcover.
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CheckingtheBeltTension
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
Important:Thebestbelttensionforthemachineis
thelowesttensionatwhichthebeltswillnotslipunder
fullpower.
1.Layastraightedgeonthebeltandacrossthepulleys
(Figure26).
Figure26
1.Straightedge2.Beltdeected7.6mm(0.3
inch)at1.4to2.3kg(3to
5lb)offorce
2.Withaforcegauge,pushdownonthebelt,midway
betweenthepulleys(Figure26).
Note:Thebeltshoulddeect7.6mm(0.3inch)from
thestraightedgewhenpushingdownonthebeltwith
1.4to2.3kg(3to5lb)offorce(Figure26).
Note:Ifthebelttensionistoolowortoohigh,adjust
thebelttension;refertoAdjustingtheBeltTension
(page17).
AdjustingtheBeltTension
1.Removethewatertank;refertoAddingWaterwiththe
TankRemoved(page10).
2.Loosenthe2hex-socketbolts(5/16-24x1.75inches)
thatsecurethefrontoftheengine(Figure27).
Figure27
1.Hex-socketbolts(5/16-24x1.75inches)
3.Loosenthe2angenuts(8mm)thatsecuretheback
oftheengine(Figure28).
Figure28
1.Flangenuts(8mm)2.Belt-tensioningbolt
4.Loosenthejamnut,androtatethebelt-tensioning
boltclockwisetotensionthebelt,orrotatethe
belt-tensioningboltcounterclockwisetoloosenthe
tensiononthebelt(Figure28).
5.Checkthebelttension;refertoCheckingtheBelt
Tension(page17).
6.Whenthecorrecttensionisreached,tightenthejam
nutonthebelt-tensioningbolt.
7.Tightenthe2hex-socketbolts(5/16-24x1.75inches)
thatsecurethefrontoftheengineto12.5to16.4N-m
(9.2to12.1ft-lb)asshowninFigure27.
8.Tightenthe2angenuts(8mm)thatsecuretheback
oftheengineto23to29N-m(17to21ft-lb)asshown
inFigure28.
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9.Applymedium-gradethread-lockingcompoundtothe
threadsoftheanged-headboltsthatyouremovedin
step1ofRemovingtheBeltCover(page16).
10.Alignthebeltcovertothemachineandsecurethe
coverwiththeanged-headboltsthatyouremovedin
step1ofRemovingtheBeltCover(page16).
11.Torquetheboltsto972to1198N-cm(86to106in-lb).
Storage
1.Stoptheengine,anddisconnectthespark-plugwire.
2.Removedirtandgrimefromtheentiremachine.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild
detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe
machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially
neartheengine.
3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page13).
4.Changetheengineoil;refertoChangingtheEngine
Oil(page15).
5.Forstorageover30days,preparetheunitasfollows:
A.Addapetroleum-basedfuelstabilizer/conditioner
tofuelinthetank.Followmixinginstructions
fromstabilizermanufacturer(1ozpergallon).Do
notuseanalcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanol
ormethanol).
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshgasolineandused
atalltimes.
B.Runtheengineuntilitstopsfromrunningout
offuel.
C.Choketheengine.
D.Startandruntheengineuntilitwillnotstartagain.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasperlocal
codes.
Important:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned
gasolineover90days.
6.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor
replaceanypartthatisdamaged.
7.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis
availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
8.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea.
9.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltankwithgasoline.
2.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.
2.Installanew,correctlygappedspark
plug.
Theenginewillnotstart,startshard,or
failstokeeprunning.
3.Theaircleanerisdirty.3.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner
elements.
1.Theoillevelintheeccentrichousing
istoohigh.
1.Checktheoillevelanddrainas
necessary.
Theplatedoesnotvibrateatfullspeed.
2.Thebeltisloose.2.Adustthebelttension.
1.Aforeignobjectislodgedagainstthe
eccentricsheave.
1.Removetheobstruction.
2.Theoillevelintheeccentrichousing
istoohigh.
2.Checktheoillevelanddrainas
necessary.
3.Theclutchhasslipped.3.Adjustthecarburetor.
Theclutchisextremelyhot.
4.EngineRPMisnotreachingfullRPM.4.Adjustthethrottlesotheengineruns
at3,400RPM.
1.Thebeltisbroken.1.Replacethebelt.
2.Theclutchisbrokenorwornout.2.Replacetheclutch.
Theplatedoesnotvibratewhenthe
engineisrunning.
3.Theeccentrichasseized.3.Ensuretheeccentricisfreeturning.
1.Thewatertankisempty.1.Fillthewatertank.
2.Thesprinklerisclosed.2.Openthesprinklervalve.
Thereisinsufcientwaterow.
3.Thesprinklermanifoldisclogged.3.Removeandcleanthemanifold.
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TheToroWarranty
Alimitedwarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)
Concrete,
Masonry,and
Compaction
Equipment
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto
anagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourToroConcrete,Masonry,
andCompactionEquipmentProductslistedbelowtobefreefromdefectsin
materialsorworkmanship.
Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay
transportationcosts.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
ConcreteMixers1year
•SpindleBearingsLifetime*(originalowneronly)
MortarMixers1year
•DrumBearingsandSealsLifetime*(originalowneronly)
ForwardPlateCompactors2years
ReversiblePlates1year
RammerCompactors2years
MudBuggy1year
VibratingTrenchRoller2years
ConcreteSaws1year
MasonrySaws1year
PowerTrowels1year
Screeds1year
ConcreteVibrators1year
Whereawarrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocost
toyouincludingdiagnosis,labor,andparts.
*LifetimeWarranty-Ifthebearing(s)orseal(s)onyourmixerfail,itwillbereplacedunderwarranty,
atnocostforpartsorlabor.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor
workmanship,followthisprocedure**:
1.ContactanyAuthorizedServicingOutlettoarrangeserviceattheir
dealership.T olocateoneconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsiteat
www.Toro.com.Select“WheretoBuy”andselect“Contractor”under
producttype.Youmayalsocallourtollfreenumberbelow.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothem.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceOutlet’sanalysis
orwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
SWSCustomerCareDepartment
ToroWarrantyCompany
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1196
TollFree:800-888-9926
**ToroAuthorizedRentalCustomerswhohavepurchasedproductsdirectlyfromToroandhave
signedtheT oroRentalCustomerAgreementhavetheabilitytoperformtheirownwarrantywork.
PleasevisitToro’sRentalPortalforelectronicwarrantyclamlingproceduresorcallthetollfree
numberabove.
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance
proceduresdescribedintheOperator’sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,
whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.Parts
scheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenance(“MaintenanceParts”),
arewarrantedfortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtime
forthatpart.Failuretoperformrequiredmaintenanceandadjustmentscan
begroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaim.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarrantyperiod
aredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot
coverthefollowing:
•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-T ororeplacement
parts,orfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,modied,orunapproved
accessories
•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrequired
maintenanceand/oradjustments
•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinanabusive,
negligentorrecklessmanner
•Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobedefective.
Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,orusedup,duringnormal
productoperationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,belts,wipers,spark
plugs,tires,lters,gaskets,wearplates,seals,O-rings,drivechains,
clutches.
•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence.Itemsconsideredtobeoutside
inuenceinclude,butarenotlimitedto,weather,storagepractices,
contamination,useofunapprovedcoolants,lubricants,additives,or
chemicals,etc.
•Normal“wearandtear”items.Normal“wearandtear”includes,butis
notlimitedto,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratcheddecals,etc.
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel
procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)
–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains
morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use
overonemonth
•Anycomponentcoveredbyaseparatemanufacturer’swarranty
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
GeneralConditions
RepairbyanAuthorizedServicingOutletorSelf-ServiceasanAuthorized
RentalCustomerisyoursoleremedyunderthewarranty.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor
indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe
useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof
repairsunderthiswarranty.Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability
andtnessforusearelimitedtothedurationofthisexpresswarranty.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential
damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe
aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother
rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
ExceptfortheenginewarrantycoverageandtheEmissionswarranty
referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty.The
EmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredbyaseparate
warrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S.Environmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)ortheCaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(CARB).
RefertotheCaliforniaEmissionControlWarrantyStatementsuppliedwith
yourProductorcontainedintheenginemanufacturer’sdocumentationfor
details.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedToroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguarantee
policiesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguarantee
information,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.
AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalToro
Dealer.374-0288RevC