Toro 58602 User manual

FormNo.3445-372RevA
FrontTineTiller
58602
Motoazada
58602
Motoculteuràdentsavant
58602
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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
Thistillerisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperatorsto
breakthroughhardsoilconditionsforplantingand
cultivatinggardens.Usingthisproductforpurposes
otherthanitsintendedusecouldprovedangerousto
youandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
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operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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provided.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................6
1AssemblingtheTiller........................................6
2AddingOiltotheEngine...................................8
ProductOverview.....................................................9
Controls.............................................................9
Specications....................................................9
BeforeOperation.................................................10
BeforeOperationSafety...................................10
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................10
ChangingtheTillingWidth................................10
DuringOperation..................................................11
DuringOperationSafety....................................11
StartingtheEngine...........................................12
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................12
AdjustingtheT ailMountPosition......................12
AdjustingtheDragStake..................................13
TillingSoil.........................................................13
AfterOperation....................................................13
AfterOperationSafety......................................13
Maintenance...........................................................14
MaintenanceSafety..........................................14
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........14
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................15
PreparingforMaintenance...............................15
EngineMaintenance...........................................15
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................15
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................16
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................17
BeltMaintenance................................................18
CheckingandAdjustingtheBeltTension...........18
ReplacingtheDriveBelt...................................19
Cleaning..............................................................21
CleaningtheTineAxleShaft.............................21
Storage...................................................................21
StorageSafety..................................................21
CleaningandStoringtheMachine....................21
Troubleshooting......................................................23
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIB71.8-2016.
DANGER
Theremaybeburiedutilitylinesinthework
area.Diggingintothemmaycauseashock
oranexplosion.
Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedfor
buriedlinesanddonotdiginmarkedareas.
Contactyourlocalmarkingserviceorutility
companytohavethepropertymarked(for
example,intheUS,call811forthenationwide
markingservice).
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions
andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon
themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe
engine.
•Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsandthe
properuseoftheequipment.Knowhowtostop
themachineanddisengagethecontrolsquickly.
•Donotputyourhands,feet,otherbodyparts,or
clothingnearorundertherotatingtinesorother
movingpartsofthemachine.
•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
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instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal144-4848
144-4848
1.Squeezethethrottletoengagethetines.
decal144-4849
144-4849
1.Transportposition2.Operatingposition
decal144-4853
144-4853
1.Engine—shutoff
decal144-4854
144-4854
1.Tostartthemachine,movetheswitchtotheONposition,
releasethehandle(s),placeonehandonthemachineand
pulltherecoilhandle.
decal144-4855
144-4855
1.Crushinghazardofhands—stayawayfrommovingparts.
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decal148-4868
144-4856
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.6.Warning—lookbehindyouwhenoperatingthemachinein
reverse.
2.Warning—alloperatorsshouldbetrainedbeforeoperating
themachine.
7.Warning—donotoperateoverburiedlines.
3.Warning—keepbystandersaway.8.Warning—keepfeetawayfrommovingparts.
4.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
9.Warning—shutofftheengineanddisconnectthespark
plugandreadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperforming
maintenance.
5.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Wheel2
Tineshield1
Bolt(M8x20mm)4
Hairpincotter2
Lockpin1
Washer(M8)4
Bolt(M8x45mm)2
Locknut(M8)6
Washer(12mm)2
Bolt(M6x16mm)4
Locknut(M6)4
Dragstakehandleassembly1
Axle1
Leftoutertine1
1
Rightoutertine1
Assemblethetiller.
2Engineoil1Addoiltotheengine.
1
AssemblingtheTiller
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Wheel
1Tineshield
4Bolt(M8x20mm)
2Hairpincotter
1Lockpin
4Washer(M8)
2Bolt(M8x45mm)
6Locknut(M8)
2Washer(12mm)
4Bolt(M6x16mm)
4Locknut(M6)
1Dragstakehandleassembly
1Axle
1Leftoutertine
1Rightoutertine
Procedure
1.Installtheaxleandwheelstothelowertail
mount.
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Figure3
1.Axle4.Washer—12mm(2)
2.Lowertailmount5.Hairpincotter(2)
3.Wheel(2)
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2.Installthetineshield.Aligntheslotsonboth
sidesoftheshieldandinsertthefasteners
beforetighteningthem.
Important:Ensurethatthedirtshieldis
betweentheengine-mountdeckandtine
shield.
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Figure4
1.Bolt—M6(4)4.Enginemountdeck
2.Tineshield5.Dirtshield
3.Locknut—M6(4)
3.Installthetinestothedesiredposition;referto
ChangingtheTillingWidth(page10).
4.Installtheupperhandleassemblyontothelower
loopmount.
Note:Installtheboltswiththeheadfacing
outward.
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Figure5
1.Bolt—M8x20mm(2)3.Locknut—M8(2)
2.Washer—M8(2)
5.Rotatethehandletothedesiredpositionand
installtheupperfasteners.
Note:Usethefrontholeforthehighestposition;
usetherearholeforthelowestposition.Install
theboltswiththeheadfacingoutwardasshown
inFigure7.
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Figure6
1.Highposition4.Upperbolt
2.Middleposition5.Lowerbolt
3.Lowposition6.Lowerloopmount
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Figure7
1.Bolt—M8x20mm(2)3.Locknut—M8(2)
2.Washer—M8(2)
6.Insertthedragstakethroughthebottomopening
inthelowertailmountandsecureitwiththe
lockpin.
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Figure8
1.Lockpin2.Dragstake
7.Installthedragstakehandleassemblytothe
dragstake.
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Figure9
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AddingOiltotheEngine
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Engineoil
Procedure
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo
lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay
damagetheengine.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Carefullypourabout3/4oftheenginecapacity
ofoilintotheoil-lltube.
3.Wait3minutesfortheoiltosettleintheengine.
4.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
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Figure10
1.Dipstick3.Add
2.Full
5.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,then
removethedipstick.
6.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure10).
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoolow,
carefullypourasmallamountofoilintothe
oil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeatsteps
4through6untiltheoillevelonthedipstick
iscorrect.
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoohigh,
draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelonthe
dipstickiscorrect.
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo
lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,you
maydamagetheengine.
7.Installthedipstickintotheoil-lltubesecurely.
8.Recycletheusedoilproperly.
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ProductOverview
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Figure11
1.Drive-controllever7.Tineshield
2.Adjustablecable8.Hingedtailmount
3.Bumper9.Wheel
4.Drivebeltcover10.Handlebarheight
adjustment
5.Tines11.Handgrip
6.Tinewidthadjustment12.Engineon/offswitch
Controls
Drive-ControlLever
Squeezethedrive-controllevertothehandgripto
engagethetines.Releaseittodisengagethetines.
EngineOn/OffSwitch
UsetheengineOn/Offswitchtoshuttheengineoff.
EnsurethattheswitchisintheONpositionbefore
startingtheengine.
Specications
Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Height117.9cm(46.4inches)
Length122.2cm(48.1inches)
Width55.9cm(22.0inches)
Weight46.7kg(103lb)
Tillingwidth28to53cm(11to21inches)
TillingdepthUpto28cm(11inches)
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedadultstooperate
orservicethemachine.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.
•Usingthismachineisstrenuous.Youmustbein
goodphysicalconditionandmentallyalert.Ifyou
haveanyconditionthatmightbeaggravatedby
strenuouswork,checkwithyourdoctorbefore
operatingthemachine.
•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire,keepitawayfrom
theplugtopreventaccidentalstarting,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,
unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas
deectors,areinplaceandfunctioningproperly.
Donotoperatethemachineunlesstheyare
functioningproperly.
•Knowhowtoshutofftheenginequickly.
•Keepbystanders,especiallysmallchildren,and
petsoutoftheoperatingarea.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwilluse
themachineandremoveallobjectsthatcould
interferewiththeoperationofthemachineorthat
themachinecouldthrow.
FuelSafety
•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisextremely
ammableanditsvaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothetank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforellingthefueltank.
•Donotllthefueltankindoors.
•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurelyafterfueling.Cleanup
spilledfuelbeforestartingtheengine.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersontheground,awayfromthevehicle
beforelling.
•Removethemachinefromthetruckortrailer
beforellingthefueltank.Ifthisisnotpossible,
thenaddfuelfromaportablecontainerratherthan
fromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
movethemachineawayfromthespillandavoid
creatingasourceofignitionuntilthefuelvapors
havedissipated.
•Ifyoumustdrainthefueltank,doitoutdoors.
•Storefuelinafuelcontainerandkeepitoutofthe
reachofchildren.
•Donotstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltank
orfuelcontainerwherethereisanopename,
spark,orpilotlight,suchasonawaterheateror
otherappliance.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
storingthemachineinanyenclosure.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page14).
ChangingtheTillingWidth
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Removethe2bolts(M8x45mm)and2locknuts
(M8)securingtheoutertinestothemachine.
3.Installtheoutertinestothedesiredposition.
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Note:Thearrowonthetinesmustpoint
inthepointthedirectionofforwardrotation
(counterclockwise,whenviewedfromtheleft
side).
•Fora40.6cm(16inch)tillingwidth,install
theoutertineswiththeshortendofthetine
pipefacingtowardthecenterofthemachine.
g356250
Figure12
1.Boltandlocknut(2)
•Fora53.3cm(21inch)tillingwidth,install
theoutertineswiththeshortendofthe
tinepipefacingtowardtheoutsideofthe
machine.
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Figure13
1.Boltandlocknut(2)
4.Securetheoutertinesusingthe2boltsand2
locknuts.
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;hearingprotection;andgloves.Tieback
longhairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Keepyourhands,feet,otherbodyparts,and
clothingawayfromrotatingtinesandmovingparts
ofthemachine.Thetinesbeginrotatingwhen
youstarttheengineandmaycontinuetorotate
momentarilyafteryoushutofftheengine.
•Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoinstructions
inthisOperator’sManualandwithyourfeetwell
awayfromthetines.
•Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpulling
themachinetowardyou.T oavoidgettingpinned
againstastructure,allowenoughdistanceto
reversedirectionnearawallorfence.
•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Keep
smallchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultwhois
notoperatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.
•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives
areinneutralandyouareintheoperatingposition.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Donotattempttoadjustthemachinewhilethe
engineisrunning.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate
abnormally,immediatelyshutofftheengine,wait
forallmovingpartstostop,anddisconnectthe
wirefromthesparkplugbeforeexaminingthe
machinefordamage.Vibrationisoftenawarning
signoftrouble.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore
resumingoperation.
•Donotoperatethemachineathightransport
speedsonhardorslipperysurfaces.
•Lookbehindanddownandusecarewhen
reversing.
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•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby
attemptingtotillorcultivatetoodeepandattoo
fastarate.
•Donotpickuporcarryamachinewhiletheengine
isrunning.
•Exercisecautionandbesureofyourfooting,
especiallywhenbackingup,toavoidslippingor
falling.
•Becarefulwhenoperatingthemachineinhard
ground.Thetinescancatchinthegroundand
propelthemachineforward.Ifthisoccurs,letgo
ofthemachine;donottrytorestrainit.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhencrossinggravel
surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.
•Donotleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire,keepitawayfrom
theplugtopreventaccidentalstarting,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,
unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.
•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,whichis
anodorless,deadlypoison.
•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
byTheToro®Company.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.
•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting;keeparmholdon
thehandleandwalk,neverrun.
•Allowthemuferandengineareatocoolbefore
touchingthem.
•Thetinesshouldnotrotatewhentheengineis
idling;iftheydorotate,contactyourAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
•Ifanobjectbecomeslodgedinthetines,shutoff
theengine,disconnectthewirefromthespark
plug,andallowtheenginetocoolbeforeremoving
theobject.
•Donotoperatethemachineonsteepslopes.T o
preventoverturning,operatethemachineupand
downtheslope.
StartingtheEngine
1.Settheengineon/offswitchtotheONposition.
2.Pulltherecoil-starthandle.
Note:Whenyoupulltherecoil-starthandle,
pullitlightlyuntilyoufeelresistance,thenpullit
sharply.Allowtheropetoreturntothehandle
slowly.
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstartafterseveral
attempts,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.Releasethedrive-controllever.
2.Movetheengineon/offswitchtotheOFF
position.
3.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving
theoperatingposition.
AdjustingtheTailMount
Position
Usethehandleonthedragstaketorotatethehinged
tailmounttotheTransportorOperatingpositions.
CAUTION
Rotatingthehingedtailmountcancreatea
pinchinghazardbetweentheupperandlower
portionsofthetailmount.
Keepawayfromthepivotpointswhen
adjustingthetailmountposition.
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Figure14
1.Transportposition—rotate
thehingedtailmount
downward
2.Operatingposition—rotate
thehingedtailmount
upward
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AdjustingtheDragStake
Thedragstakehelpsregulatetillingdepthand
preventsthetillerfromjerkingforwardduring
operation.Setthedragstakeinthelowestposition
toincreaseresistancetoforwardmotionandtodig
deeper;raisethedragstakefortransport.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Removethelockpin.
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Figure15
1.Dragstake2.Lockpin
3.Positionthedragstaketothedesireddepth.
Note:Adjustthedragstake1holeatatimeand
testthetilleroperationaftereachadjustment.
Raisingthedragstaketoohighcanresultinloss
ofcontrolofthetiller.
4.Securethedragstakewiththelockpin.
TillingSoil
1.Adjustthedragstaketothedesireddepth;refer
toAdjustingtheDragStake(page13).
2.Squeezethedrive-controllevertoengagethe
tines.
3.Tillsoilasrequired.
4.Releasethedrive-controllevertodisengagethe
tines.
AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire,keepitawayfrom
theplugtopreventaccidentalstarting,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,
unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.
•Cleandebrisfromthemachinetohelpprevent
res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
HaulingSafety
•Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbefore
loadingthemachineforhauling.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.
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Maintenance
MaintenanceSafety
•Inspectthemachinefrequentlytoensurethatit
isinsafeworkingconditionandthatshearbolts,
engine-mountingbolts,andotherfastenersare
properlytightened.
•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire,keepitawayfrom
theplugtopreventaccidentalstarting,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,
unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.
•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing
themachine.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,
useonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories
madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,
andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
•Replacetinesthatarebent,damaged,orloose;do
notrepairoralterthem.
•Keepthemachine,attachments,andaccessories
insafeworkingcondition.
•Donotattempttorepairthemachineunless
youhavethepropertoolsandinstructionsfor
disassembling,assembling,andrepairingthe
machine.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilasneeded.
•Checkthebelttension.
•Cleandebrisfromcoolingns,airinletsandlinkages.
Every2hours•Checkthebelttension.
Every10hours•Cleanthetineaxleshaft.
Every25hours•Servicetheairlter;serviceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
Every50hours•Replacethedrivebelt.
•Lubricatemovingpartsusing30-weightoil.
Every100hoursoryearly,
whichevercomesrst•Checkthesparkplug.
Yearly•Replacetheairlter;replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
Important:Refertoyourenginemanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures
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Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug.
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Figure16
1.Spark-plugwire
3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),
connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.
Important:Beforetippingthemachine,
allowthefueltanktorundrythroughnormal
usage.Ifyoumusttipthemachinepriorto
runningoutoffuel,useahandfuelpumpto
removethefuel.
EngineMaintenance
ServicingtheAirFilter
ServiceInterval:Every25hours
Yearly
1.Unclipthetopoftheair-ltercover.
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Figure17
1.Clip3.Airlter
2.Air-ltercover
2.Removetheairlter.
3.Inspecttheairlter.
Note:Iftheairlterisexcessivelydirty,replace
itwithanewlter.Otherwise,gentlytaptheair
lteronahardsurfacetoloosendebris.
4.Installtheairlter.
5.Usethecliptoinstalltheair-ltercover.
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ChangingtheEngineOil
Changingtheengineoilisnotrequired,butif
youwanttochangetheoil,usethefollowing
procedure.
Note:Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechanging
theoiltowarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarries
morecontaminants.
EngineOilSpecications
Engineoilcapacity0.44L(15oz)*
OilviscositySAE30orSAE10W-30
detergentoil
APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher
*Thereisresidualoilinthecrankcaseafteryoudrain
theoil.Donotpourtheentirecapacityofoilintothe
crankcase.Fillthecrankcasewithoilasdirectedin
thefollowingsteps.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page15).
3.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap
counterclockwiseandpullingitout.
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Figure18
1.Dipstick3.Add
2.Full
4.Tipthemachineontoitsside(sothattheairlter
isup)todraintheusedoilfromtheoil-lltube.
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Figure19
5.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemachineto
theoperatingposition.
6.Carefullypourabout3/4oftheenginecapacity
ofoilintotheoil-lltube.
7.Wait3minutesfortheoiltosettleintheengine.
8.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
9.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,then
removethedipstick.
10.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick.
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoolow,
carefullypourasmallamountofoilintothe
oil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeatsteps
8through10untiltheoillevelonthedipstick
iscorrect.
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoohigh,
draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelonthe
dipstickiscorrect.
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo
lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,you
maydamagetheengine.
11.Installthedipstickintotheoil-lltubesecurely.
12.Recycletheusedoilproperly.
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ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hoursoryearly,
whichevercomesrst
Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.
Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling
thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto
checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewspark
plug(s)ifnecessary.
Type:ChampionRN9YCorequivalent
Airgap:0.75mm(0.03inch)
RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug.
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Figure20
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.
Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).
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Figure21
InstallingtheSparkPlug
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Figure22
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BeltMaintenance
CheckingandAdjustingthe
BeltTension
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Every2hours
Thebelttensionmaydecreaseovertime.Youmay
needtoadjustthebeltwithinthersthalfhourof
operation.
Important:Checkthebelttensionregularly.
Improperbelttensionmaycauseprematurebelt
wear.
Thebeltmayneedadjustmentifthereisaconstant
buzzingsoundwhilethetinesareengagedorifthere
isasquealingsoundwhenthetinesareengagedand
underload.
Note:Youmayhearashortbuzzingsoundafter
releasingthedrive-controlleverwhileusingthe
machine.Thisisnormalandiscausedbytheteethof
thecoggedbeltcontactingthewirebeltguidetostop
rotation.Youdonotneedtoadjustthebelttension
forthis.
1.Removethedirtshield.
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Figure23
1.Nut(4)3.Bolt(4)
2.Dirtshield
2.Withthedrive-controlleverintheneutral
position,measurethelengthoftherelaxed
cablespring.
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Figure24
1.Cablespring
3.Pulldownthedrive-controlleverandmeasure
thelengthoftheextendedcablespring.The
differenceshouldbe0.6cm(1/4inch).
4.Ifthebeltneedsadjustment,holdthelower
jamnutontheadjustablecableinplaceand
adjusttheupperjamnutin0.32cm(1/8inch)
increments.Checkthetensionagain,and
repeatasnecessary.
Note:Ifthetensionisincorrectandyoucannot
adjustthejamnutsfurther,movetheZ-bendend
ofthecabletothenextholeinthedrive-control
leverasshowninFigure26.Ifthetensionisstill
incorrect,replacethebelt.
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Figure25
1.Upperjamnut2.Lowerjamnut
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