Toro 22614, 32614, 22614G Operator's Manual

FormNo.3382-929RevA

G017901

BC-25BrushChipper

ModelNo.22614—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.22614G—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.32614—SerialNo.314000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3382-929*A

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .T oro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

DANGER

Watchforoverheadpowerlinesintheworkarea.
Shockorexplosionmayoccurifyoucomeinto
contactwiththem.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.

Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas
anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,contactyour
AuthorizedToroServiceDealer.

GenuineT orosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.

Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and
maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor
federalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

Theenclosed
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.

Engine Owner's Man ual

issuppliedfor

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure1),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure1

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

TireInformation

TheDOTtireidenticationnumber(TIN)isbrandedinto
thesidewallofallstreetlegaltires(Figure2).

Introduction

Thisbrushchipperisdesignedtochipbranches,vines,leaves,
andsmalltreelimbsupto15.24cm(6inches)indiameter.It
isnotintendedtochiprocks,wire,metal,oranymaterials
otherthanwood.Thebrushchippercanbetowedbehinda
vehicleequippedwithanappropriateballhitch.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.

©2014—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420

Figure2

Contents

Safety...........................................................................3

SafeOperatingPractices...........................................3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................6

ProductOverview..........................................................7

Controls................................................................7

Specications.........................................................7

Operation.....................................................................8

TowingtheMachine................................................8

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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PrintedintheUSA.

AllRightsReserved

MaintainingtheTiresandWheels..............................9

PreparingtoStarttheMachine..................................9

AddingFuel............................................................9

CheckingtheHourMeter........................................10

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................10

ChangingtheChutePosition....................................11

ChangingtheDeectorPosition...............................11

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................11

UsingtheBrushChipper.........................................12

Maintenance.................................................................14

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................14

Lubrication...............................................................14

LubricatetheCutterWheelBearings.........................14

LubricatetheWheelBearings...................................15

EngineMaintenance..................................................15

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................15

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................16

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................17

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................18

ChangingtheFuelFilter..........................................18

BeltMaintenance......................................................18

AdjustingtheDriveBeltTension..............................18

ReplacingtheDriveBelt..........................................19

CutterMaintenance....................................................19

InspectingtheCutterBlock......................................19

ReplacingtheCutterBlades.....................................19

ChargingtheBattery...................................................20

InspectingtheTires....................................................21

InspectingtheTires................................................21

Storage........................................................................22

Troubleshooting...........................................................23

Safety

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol
means:
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Caution

,

W ar ning

,or

Danger

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet.Always
followallsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an
odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

Donotruntheengineindoorsorinanenclosed
area.

Ifyoubelievethatyourmachinehasadefectwhichcould
causeacrashorcouldcauseinjuryordeath,youshould
immediatelyinformtheNationalHighwayTrafcSafety
Administration(NHTSA)inadditiontonotifyingTheToro
Company.

IfNHTSAreceivessimilarcomplaints,itmayopenan
investigation,andifitndsthatasafetydefectexistsina
groupofmachines,itmayorderarecallandremedycampaign.
However,NHTSAcannotbecomeinvolvedinindividual
problemsbetweenyou,yourdealer,orTheT oroCompany.

,which

—personalsafety

TocontactNHTSA,youmaycalltheVehicleSafetyHotline
toll-freeat1–888–327–4236(TTY :1–800–424–9153);go
tohttp://www .safercar.gov;orwriteto:Administrator,
NHTSA,400SeventhStreet,SW .,Washington,DC20590.
Youcanalsoobtainotherinformationaboutmotorvehicle
safetyfromhttp://www .safercar.gov.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If

theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadEnglish,itis
theowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,

operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The

ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice

theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamageto
property.

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TowingtheMachine

Checkwithyourlocalcountyorstatesafetytowing
regulations,inadditiontomeetingtheDepartmentof
Transportation(DOT)SafetyTowingRegulations,before
towingthemachine.

•Inordertoreducethepossibilityofanaccidentwhile

transportingthemachineonpublicroads,makesurethat
thetowingvehicleismechanicallysoundandingood
operatingcondition.

•Shutdowntheenginebeforetransportingthemachine.

•Inspectthehitchandcouplingforwear.Nevertowthe

machinewithdefectivehitches,couplings,chains,etc.

•Checkthetireairpressureonbothofthetowingvehicle

andthemachine.Thechippertiresshouldbeinatedto
410kPa(60ps)cold.

•Checkthetiretreadforwear.

•Properlyattachthesafetychainstothetowingvehicle.

•Ensurethatthetowingvehicle’sdirectional,backup,and

brakelightsareworkingproperly .

•Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.Thiscancauseskidding,

orjackkning.Smooth,gradualstartsandstopswill
improvetowing.

•Avoidsharpturnstopreventrolling.T owonlywitha

vehiclethathasahitchdesignedfortowing.Donot
attachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitchpoint.

Beforetowingchecktomakecertainyourmachineiscorrectly
andsecurelyattachedtothetowingvehicle.

•Ensurethattheballhitchyouareusingisthepropersize

forthehitchcoupleronthemachine.

•Ensurethatthesafetychainsareproperlyhookedtothe

vehicle,leavingenoughslackforturning.

•EnsurethatthejackstandissecuredintheUpposition.

•Donottowthemachinefasterthan75km/h(45mph).

•Usecautionwhenbackingup;useaspotteroutsidethe

vehicletoguideyou.

•Donotallowanyonetositorrideonthemachine.

•Donotcarryanycargoorwoodonthemachinewhen

towing.

•Disconnectthemachinefromthetowvehiclebefore

usingit.

•Placechockblocksunderneaththewheeltoprevent

rollingwhilethemachineisparked.

PreparingtheMachine

Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,faceshield,

safetyglasses,longpants,substantialslip-resistantsafety

shoes,andhearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothing
orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.W eartight
ttinggloveswithoutdrawstringsorloosecuffs.

•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.

Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.

–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer

–Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwiththeengine

running.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
Donotsmoke.

–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.

–Replacethegasolinecapandtightenitsecurely.

–Keepthecontainernozzleincontactwiththetank

duringlling.

–Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeitofftheengineand

equipment.

•Ensurethatthemachineisonalevelsurfacebefore

operating.

•Alwaysoperatethemachinefromthesideofthehopper.

•Blockthewheelsofthemachinetopreventunintended

movement.

OperatingtheMachine

•Beforestartingthismachine,reviewtheSafety(page3)

section.Failuretofollowtheserulesmayresultinserious
injurytotheoperatororbystanders.

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperatethemachineingoodlight,keepingaway

fromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Onlystarttheenginefromtheoperator'sposition.

•Donotpassorstandonthedischargesideofthemachine

whentheengineisrunningorwhentheywheelis
turning.

•Ensurethatalltheguardsandshieldsaresecurelyinplace

beforeoperating.

•Ensurethatallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,

andfunctioningproperly.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed

theengine.

•Stoponlevelground,andshutofftheenginebefore

leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason.

•Chockthemachineorkeepitattachedtothetowing

vehiclewhennotinusetopreventthemachinefrom
rolling.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromanymovingparts.

•Nevercarrypassengers,andkeeppetsandbystanders

away.

•Donotoperatethemachineundertheinuenceof

alcoholordrugs.

•Ensurethattheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore

operatingthemachine.Stopthemachineifanyoneenters
thearea.

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•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysstop

theengineandverifythechipperywheelhasstopped
rotating.

•Donottouchpartswhichmaybehotfromoperation.

Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,
orservicethemachine.

–Ensurethatthetiresareproperlyinatedas

recommended.

–Ensurethatthelugnutsaretightandtorqued

properly.

–Ensurethatthemachineisproperlysecured.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.

•Donotallowanyonetooperatethismachinewithout

properinstruction.

•Keepareaofdischargeclearofpeople,animals,buildings,

glass,oranythingelsethatwillobstructcleardischarge,
causeinjury,ordamage.Windcanalsochangedischarge
direction.Ifitbecomesnecessarytopushmaterialinto
thehopper,useasmalldiameterwoodstick,notyour
hands.

•Donotusethemachinewiththehopperordischarge

chuteremoved.

•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchaswire,rope,etc.Inserting

theseobjectsintothehoppercoulddamagetheywheel
and/orcauseinjury.

•Keepyourfaceandbodyawayfromthehoppertoavoid

accidentalbouncebackofanymaterial.

•Ifyouhearorseematerialbeingkickedbackagainstthe

rubberap,shutthefeederchutedooruntilthematerial
haspassed.

•Whenfeedingmaterialintothehopper,beextremely

carefulthatpiecesofmetal,rocks,orotherforeign
objectsarenotincluded.Personalinjuryordamageto
themachinecouldresult.

•Shutofftheengineandwaitforthemovingpartstocome

toacompletestopbeforeremovingprocessedmaterial,
leaves,ordebrisfromthemachine.

•Removethekey ,disconnectthesparkplugwiresandkeep

thewireawayfromthesparkplugtopreventaccidental
startingwhileadjustingthemachine.

•Ifthecuttingmechanismstrikesaforeignobjectorif

yourmachineshouldstartmakinganunusualnoiseor
vibration,stoptheengineandwaitveminutesforall
movingpartstocometoacompletestopandcool.
Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.Disconnect
thesparkplugwiresandinspectforcloggingordamage.
Cleanandrepairand/orreplacedamagedparts.

•Donottouchpartsthatmaybehotfromoperation.

Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,
orservicethemachine.

MaintainingandStoringtheMachine

•Stoptheengine.W aitforallmovementtostopbefore

adjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.

•Cleanthedebrisfromthemufersandenginetohelp

preventres.Cleanupanyoilorfuelspillage.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoring.

•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Neverallowuntrained

personneltoservicethemachine.

•Removethesparkplugwirebeforemakinganyrepairs.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

•Keepallnuts,bolts,screws,hydraulicttings,andhose

clampssecurelytightened.Keepequipmentingood
condition.

•Donottamperwithsafetydevices.

•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.

Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.

–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

–Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwhenthe

engineisrunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
refueling.Donotsmoke.

–Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

–Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside

wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater
heaterorfurnace.

–Neverllacontainerwhileitisinsideavehicle,trunk,

pick-upbed,oranysurfaceotherthantheground.

–Keepcontainernozzleincontactwiththetankduring

lling.

•Stopandinspectthemachineifyoustrikeanobject.

Makeanynecessaryrepairsbeforerestarting.

•UseonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartstoensurethat

theoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

•Nevermovethismachinewhiletheengineisrunning.

•Beforeeveryuse:

–Inspectthecoupler,ballandhitch.

–Ensurethatalllightsarefunctioningproperly.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasily
visibletotheoperatorandarelocatednear
anyareaofpotentialdanger.Replaceany
decalthatisdamagedorlost.

117–2718

119-4696

1.Warning—donotexceed72kmh(45mph)when
transportingthemachine.

119-4698

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.

3.Thrownobjecthazard,face—weareyeprotection.

4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.

5.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,blade—stayaway
frommovingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

119-4699

119-4720

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand;thrownobject
hazard,face—stoptheengine,removethekeyandwaitfor
allmovingpartstostopbeforeopeningtheguard.

1.Warning—donotoperatewearinggloveswithloose
gauntlets,usegloveswithoutloosematerial.

2.Warning—donotentanglebodywithmaterialwhenusing
machine.

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardarm—donotplacearmin
hopper;stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.

4.Thrownobjecthazard,faceandbody—donotletloose
materialescapefromthehopper ,puttheshroudinplace.

117–4979

1.Rotatingbelt—Keepguardinplace

1.Rotationaldirectionandspinindicator

117-1754

120-3738

1.Whenchippingbrancheswithwidthsof4to6inches,cut
thebranchestolengthsof36inchesorlesstoprevent
cloggingofthechipper.

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ProductOverview

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Figure3

1.Safetychains7.Chutelockingknob

2.Coupler

3.Jackstand9.Dischargechute15.Fuelcap

4.Deectorlockingknob10.Choke16.Fuellter

5.Deector

6.Chutelockingpin12.Airlter

8.Hopper14.Fuellevelgauge

11.Throttle17.Battery

13.Keyswitch

18.Flywheelbearing

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine.

HopperLatch

Thehopper,mountedonthesideofthemachine,swings
downformachineoperation.Therevolvingbladesmounted
onaywheelbehindthehopperturnbranchesfedintothe
hopperintochips.Thechippercanchipbranchesandvines
ranginginsizeupto15cm(6inches)indiameterandup
to1meter(3feet)inlength.

Toreleasethehopperorhopperlatch(Figure4),pullon
thehandleandrotateitupordowntoengagethelatchpin
behindthestop.

Pullhopperdowntoopen.

Figure4

1.Hopperlatch

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

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HopperOpening15cm(6inches)maximum

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Length

Width

Height

Weight

EngineKohler725cc,V-Twin,gas

TirePressure

FuelT ankCapacity20.8L(5.5USgallons)

282cm(1 11inches)

89cm(35inches)

206cm(81inches)

478Kg(1056lbs)

413.5kPa(60psi)

diameter

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

Important:Beforeoperating,checkthefuelandoil
level,andremovedebrisfromthemachine.Ensurethat
theareaisclearofpeople.

TowingtheMachine

Important:Donottowover72km/h(45mph).

1.Raisehopperandlockitintheupposition.Rotate
thechutetowardtherearofthemachine,lockitin
positionwiththechutelockingpinandtightenchute
lockingknob(Figure3).

2.Crankthehandleoftheliftjacktoalignthecoupler
withtheballofthetowvehicle.

3.Removethelockingpinfromthelever,squeezethe
latchlock,andlifttheleveruptoopenthecoupler
(Figure4).

Figure5

1.Tongue

2.Leverinlockedposition

3.Lockingpin

4.Coupler

5.Safetychain

4.AttachcouplertoaclassIorhigher50.8mm(2inch)
ballonatowingvehicleandlatchsecurely.

•Ifcouplerdoesnottovertheball,turnthe

adjustmentnut1turncounter-clockwise.

•Ifcouplerhitchistoolooseontheball,turnthe

adjustmentnut1turnclockwise.

WARNING

Failuretoproperlyengagethehitchballin
thecouplerballsocketandsecurelylockthe
couplerlatchmechanismcancausetheunitto
becomedetachedfromthetowvehiclewhile
traveling,whichmaycauseseriousinjuryand
propertydamage.

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5.Installthelockingpintosecurethelever(Figure5).

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6.Crossor“X”thesafetychainsandattachthemtothe
holesonthehitch.

7.Plugthetaillightwireharnessconnectortothetow
vehicleconnector.Checktomakesurethatthebrake
lightsilluminateproperlywiththebrakepedalapplied
andthetaillightsashwhentheturningsignalsareuse.

8.Raisethejackstandsothatthecasterwheelsarefreeof
theground,pullthereleasepinandrotatethewheels
rearwardandlockitinthehorizontalposition(Figure

6).

Figure6

1.Releasepin2.Jackstand

MaintainingtheTiresand Wheels

Themostcommoncauseoftiretroubleisunder-ination.It
isimportantthatyoumaintainfullairpressure.

Inatemainaxletiresto410kPa(60psi).

•Ensurethattheworkareasandbladesarefreefrom

metallicobjectssuchaswire,nails,etc.thatcouldbe
thrownoutandinjurepersonsinthevicinityanddamage
theequipment.

•Ensurethateveryone,includingchildrenandanimals,

maintainadistanceofatleast15meters(50feet)from
themachine.Debriscanbethrownoutandinjurepeople
andanimals.

•Disconnectthemachinefromthetowvehicle,positionit

onalevellocationandblockthewheelsfrontandback
topreventitfrommoving.

•Checkthefuelandoilleveloftheengine.

AddingFuel

Useunleadedgasoline(87pumpoctaneminimum).Leaded,
regulargasolinemaybeusedifunleadedisnotavailable.

•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.

Checkthetorqueofthewheellugnutsinitiallyandafterthe
rst10hoursofoperation.

Torquewheellugnutsto108-122Nm(80-90ft.-lbs).

PreparingtoStarttheMachine

•Reviewallthemachine’ssafetydecals.

•Useahard-hat,hearingprotection,tightttinggloves

withoutdrawstringsorloosecuffs,andeyeprotection.
Ameshvisoralonedoesnotprovidesufcienteye
protection;supplementwithprotectiveglasses.

•Ensurethatyouarefamiliarwithsafetyregulations

andshutdownproceduresdescribedinthismachine’s
Operator’sManualandEngineOwner’sManual.

•Ensurethatallguardsareinplaceandingoodcondition.

•Ensurethatthebladesareinplaceandingoodcondition.

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DANGER

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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.

Figure7

1.Fueltankcap

4.Addunleadedgasolinetothefueltank,untilthelevel
is6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomof
thellerneck.

Important:Thisspaceinthetankallowsgasoline
toexpand.Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

5.Installthefueltankcapsecurely ,turningituntilitclicks.

6.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.

Important:Donotusemethanol,gasolinecontaining
methanol,orgasoholcontainingmorethan10%ethanol
becausethefuelsystemcouldbedamaged.Donotmix
oilwithgasoline.

CheckingtheHourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheenginehas
operated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.

Figure8

1.Hourmeter

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,andstopthe
engine.

2.Allowtheenginetocool.

3.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremoveit(Figure7).

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Placethemachineonaatlevelsurface,andstopthe
engine.

2.Allowtheenginetocool.

3.Cleanaroundtheoildipstick.

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4.Removethedipstickandwipetheendclean.

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5.Slidethedipstickfullyintothedipsticktubewithout
threadingitintothellerneck.

6.Pullthedipstickoutandlookattheend.Theoil
shouldbetothetopoftheupperlimitrange(Figure9).

Figure10

Figure9

1.Oildipstick

2.Oilllcap

Important:Runningtheenginewithlowoillevel
cancauseenginedamage.Thistypeofdamageis
notcoveredbywarranty.

7.Iftheoillevelislow ,slowlypouronlyenoughoilinto
thecrankcasetoraisetheleveltotheupperlimit.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil
becausetheenginemaybedamaged.

8.Replacethedipstick.

3.Valvecover

4.Metalend

ChangingtheChutePosition

Thedischargechuteonthismachinecanberotatedtousein
variouspositions.Rotatethechutetotheside,awayfromthe
hopper,whenusingthemachine.

1.Torotate,loosentheclampknob,thenpressthe
spring-loadedbuttononthelockingpinhandlein,and
pullthelockingpinfromthechuteplate(Figure10).

1.Lockingpinbutton

2.Rotatethechuteintothepositiondesiredandsecure
withclampknob.

2.Clampknob

ChangingtheDeector
Position

Thedeectorontheendofthechutecanberotatedupand
downtodirectthedischargeofchips.

1.Loosenthedeectorknobandrotatethechuteinto
thedesiredposition(Figure11).

Figure11

1.Chutedeector

2.Knob

2.Tightenthedeectorknob.

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.MovethechokelevertotheOnposition(Figure12).

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Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

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2

3

4

tocooltheenginebeforestopping.Inanemergency,
theenginemaybestoppedimmediately .

2.TurntheignitionswitchtotheOffposition(Figure13).

UsingtheBrushChipper

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleantheinside

ofthecuttingchambercover.

DANGER

Figure12

1.Choke

2.MovethethrottleleveronethirdofthewaytotheFast
position(Figure12).

3.TurntheengineignitionswitchtotheStartposition
(Figure13).

2.Throttle

Themachinewillcutandamputatehandsandfeet.

•Stayintheoperator'spositionwhilethemachine
isrunning.

•Keepallbystandersasafedistancefromthe
machine.

•Stopthemachineimmediatelyifanypeopleor
animalsentertheworkarea.

•Neverplaceanypartofyourbodyintoaposition
thatcausesanunsafeoperatingcondition.

WARNING

Usingthebrushchippermaythrowwoodchips,
soil,andotherdebrisintotheairwhichcouldinjure
youorbystanders.

•Alwayswearprotectivegear,suchassafety
gogglesorfaceshield,hearingprotection,
tight-ttinggloveswithoutdrawstringsorloose
cuffswhenusingthemachine.

Figure13

1.Ignitionswitch3.Run

2.Off4.Start

4.Aftertheenginestarts,releasekeytotheRunposition
(Figure13).

5.GraduallymovethechokeleverbacktotheOff
position.

Note:Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,movethechoke
backtoOnagainuntiltheenginewarmsup.Then
moveittotheOffposition.

6.MovethethrottlelevertotheFastpositiontobegin
chipping.

StoppingtheEngine

1.Movethethrottlelevertothemid-rangeposition.

Note:Iftheenginehasbeenworkinghardorishot,
letitrunforaminutebeforeturningitoff.Thishelps

•Keepfaceandbodyawayfromthefeedopening.
Donotoverreach.Keepproperbalanceand
footingatalltime.

•Keepallbystandersatleast15meters(50feet)
fromthemachineduringoperation.

1.Placethebrushchipperonlevel,dryground,
disconnectitfromthetowvehicle,andblockthefront
andbackofbothwheelstopreventanymovement.

2.Makesurethatyoureadalltherecommendationsfrom
theSafety(page3)sectionbeforeusingthebrush
chipper.

3.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine(page11)
andallowenginetowarmupatidlefortwominutes.

4.Lowerthehopper(Figure14).

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•Tomoveapileofprocessedmaterial,useaspade,

rake,orlonghandletool.Neveruseyourhands
orfeet!

•Limitthelengthoflargebranchesto3feetlong

orless;longerlengthscouldcausethechipperto
slowandjam.

•Washoutthecuttingchamberaftereachuseby

sprayingwaterfromagardenhoseintothehopper
whiletheengineisrunningatfullthrottle.Do
thisforafewminutestopreventaccumulationof
matterthatcandegradethechipperperformance.

Figure14

•Donotforcematerialintothechipper.Ifthe

machinedoesnotchipwell,thechipperknifeor
cutterblockmayneedtobesharpenedorreplaced.

•Extremelyhardknotsofwoodwillnotprocessvery

well.Shortstubsthathavenotself-fedthrough
thechippercanbepushedthroughwiththenext
branchtobechipped,otherwisesimplyclosethe
upperchute.

•Overloadingthehopperwillcausetherotorspeed

todecrease.IfyouheartheengineRPMdecreasing,
stopfeedingmaterialintothehopperuntilthe
enginehasreturnedtofullspeed(Figure15).

•Tostopthemachine;refertoStoppingtheEngine

(page12).

Figure15

•Ifyoujamthemachineanddonotstoptheengine,

itcandamagethemachine.Forthisreason,itis
importantthatyouimmediatelystoptheengineif
themachinebecomesjammed,wait5minutesto
makecertaintheywheelandallmovingpartshave
cometoacompletestopandcool.Disconnect
thesparkplugwires,keepingthemawayfromthe
sparkplugstopreventaccidentalstarting.

•Neverallowprocessedmaterialtobuildupwithin

76.2mm(3in)ofthedischargechuteopening.
Movethemachineorthepileasneeded.Failureto
dosocouldresultinunnecessaryjammingofthe
machine.

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Maintenance

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Important:Beforeperforminganymaintenanceprocedures,rststoptheengine,wait5minutestoallowallmoving
partstocometoacompletestopandcool,anddisconnectthesparkplugwires.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

Every500hours

Yearlyorbeforestorage

Important:Refertoyour

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Cleantheinsideofthecuttingchambercover.

•Greasethemachine.

•Checkthedrivebelttension.

•Checkthecutterblock.

•Inspectthecutterblades.

•Cleanthefoampre-lterontheairlter.

•Replacetheairlter.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Replacethedrivebelt.

•Inspectthetires.

•Checkthesparkplugs.

•Replacethefuellter.

•Lubricatewheelbearings.

•Replacethesparkplugs.

•Changetheengineoil.

Engine Operator's Man ual

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

Lubrication

LubricatetheCutterWheel Bearings

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

GreaseType:General-purposegrease.

1.Cleanaroundgreasettingwitharagandlifttheplastic
capoffthegreasetting.

2.Pumpseveralshotsofgreaseintothettinguntilit
startstooozeoutofthebearing(Figure16).

Figure16

1.Greasetting2.Cutterwheelbearing

3.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

Important:Pumpgreaseinslowlyandcarefully
topreventdamagetothebearingseals.

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LubricatetheWheelBearings

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ServiceInterval:Every500hours

EngineMaintenance

LubricatethewheelbearingswithseveralpumpsofNo.2
generalpurposelithiumbasegrease(Figure17).

Figure17

1.Greasetting

ServicingtheAirCleaner

RemovingtheAirFilter

1.Unscrewtheknobandremovetheaircleanercover
(Figure18).

Figure18

1.Knob

2.Air-cleanercover

3.Covernut

4.Spacer

5.Cover

2.Carefullyslidethefoampre-lteroffofthepaper
element.

3.Unscrewthecovernutandremovethecover,spacer,
andpaperlter.

6.Foampre-lter

7.Paperlter

8.Rubberseal

9.Air–cleanerbase

CleaningtheFoamPre-Filter

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

1.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirtfrom
gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage.

2.Removethefoampre-lter;SeeRemovingtheAir

Filter(page15).

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3.Washthefoampre-lterinliquidsoapandwarmwater.
Whenclean,rinseitthoroughly .

4.Drythepre-lterbysqueezingitinacleanclothand
allowittoairdry.

5.Put1or2ouncesofengineoilonthepre-lter(Figure

19).

Figure19

Note:Thiswarmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.

2.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightlylower
thantheoppositesidetoensurethattheoildrains
completely.

3.Placeoneendofahoseonthedrainvalveandthe
otherendinapan(Figure20).

1.Foamelement

2.Oil

6.Squeezethepre-ltertodistributetheoil.

7.Carefullyslidethefoampre-lterontothepaperlter
(Figure18).

8.Installtheaircleanercoverandsecureitwiththeknob
(Figure18).

ReplacingtheAirFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Note:Donotcleanthepaperelement.Replacethepaper
elementifitisdirtyordamaged.

Topreventenginedamage,alwaysoperatetheenginewiththe
completefoamandpaperaircleanerassemblyinstalled.

1.Carefullyslidethefoampre-lterontothepaperlter
(Figure18).

2.Placetheaircleanerassemblyontotheaircleanerbase.

3.Installthecoverandspacerandsecureitwiththecover
nut.

4.Torquethenutto7N-m(60in-lb).

5.Installtheaircleanercoverandsecureitwiththeknob.

Figure20

1.Oildrainvalve

2.Hose

4.Openthedrainvalvebyturningitcounterclockwise,
pullingoutasyouturnit(Figure20).

5.Whentheoilhasdrainedcompletely,closethedrain
valvebypushinginandrotatingclockwise,andremove
thehose.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertiedrecycling
center.

6.Removetheoldlterandwipethelteradaptergasket
surface(Figure21).

ServicingtheEngineOil

Note:Changetheoilmorefrequentlywhentheoperating

conditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

OilType:DetergentoilwithanAPIserviceofSG,SH,SJ
orhigher.

CrankcaseCapacity:withlter1.9liters(2qt)

Viscosity:SAE10W -30isrecommendedforgeneraluse.

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every100hours

Yearlyorbeforestorage

1.Starttheengineandletitrunfor5minutes.

Figure21

1.Oillter

2.Gasket

3.Adapter

7.Pournewoilofthepropertypeinthroughthecenter
holeofthelter.Stoppouringwhentheoilreaches
thebottomofthethreads.

8.Allow1or2minutesfortheoiltobeabsorbedbythe
ltermaterial,thenpourofftheexcessoil.

9.Applyathincoatofnewoiltotherubbergasketon
thereplacementlter.

10.Installthereplacementoilltertothelteradapter.
Turntheoillterclockwiseuntiltherubbergasket

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contactsthelteradapter,thentightenthelteran

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additional3/4turn.

11.Removetheoilllcapandslowlypourapproximately
80%ofthespeciedamountofoilinthroughthevalve
cover(Figure9).

CheckingtheSparkPlug

1.Lookatthecenterofthesparkplug(Figure23).Ifyou
seelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis
operatingproperly .Ablackcoatingontheinsulator
usuallymeansthattheaircleanerisdirty.

12.Checktheoillevel;refertoCheckingtheEngine-Oil

Level(page10).

13.SlowlyaddadditionaloiltobringtheleveltotheFull
markonthedipstick.

14.Replacethellcap.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Checkthesparkplugs.

Every500hours

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes
iscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.Useasparkplug
wrenchforremovingandinstallingthesparkpluganda
gappingtool/feelergaugetocheckandadjusttheairgap.
Installanewsparkplugifnecessary.

Type:ChampionXC12YC(RFItype)orequivalent

AirGap:0.76mm(0.030inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug.Always

replacethesparkplugwhenithasablackcoating,
wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

Figure23

1.Centerelectrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)

2.Sideelectrode

2.Checkthegapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes
(Figure23).Bendthesideelectrode(Figure23)ifthe
gapisnotcorrect.

1.Pullthewiresoffofthesparkplugs(Figure22).

Figure22

1.Sparkplugwire2.Sparkplug

2.Cleanaroundsparkplugs.

3.Removethesparkplugsandthemetalwashers.

InstallingtheSparkPlug

1.Threadthesparkplugintothesparkplughole.

2.Tightenthesparkplugto24.4–29.8N-m(18–22ft-lb).

3.Pushthewireontothesparkplug.

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FuelSystem

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BeltMaintenance

Maintenance

ChangingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

1.Clampthefuellinebetweenthecarburetorandthefuel
ltertoblockthefuelow.

2.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherandslide
awayfromthefuellter(Figure24).

Figure24

1.Fuellter

2.Hoseclamp

3.Fuelhose

AdjustingtheDriveBelt Tension

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthedrive

belttension.

Note:Inspectthedrivebelttensionbyinsertingametal
scalethroughtheslotontopofthebeltcover(Figure25)
andpressingdownonthescalewithaforcegage.Theforce
shouldmeasure6.5-7.5kg(15±.75lbs)at1cm(0.40inch)
beltdeection.Adjustasrequired.

1.Removetheboltsandwasherssecuringthebeltguard
tomachine.

2.Removethebeltguard(Figure25).

3.Placeadrainpanunderthefuellinestocatchanyleaks,
thenremovethelterfromthefuellines(Figure24).

4.Installanewlter,witharrowpointingtowardthe
carburetor,andmovethehoseclampsclosetothelter.

5.Removetheclampblockingfuelow.

Figure25

1.Boltsandwashers3.Beltguard

2.Slotinbeltguard

3.Loosenthe4engineplatemountingboltsandthe4
boltssecuringtherearofthebeltguardtotheengine.

4.Loosenthebelttensionboltandjamnut(Figure26).

Figure26

1.Tensionboltandjamnut2.Engineplatemountingbolt

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5.Adjustthedrivebelttensionbylooseningthejam

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nutandtighteningthetensionboltagainsttheengine
mountingplate,pushingtheenginerearward.

6.Layastraightedgeacrossclutchandywheelpulleys,
tightenbelttensionboltsothereis1cm(0.40inch)
ofexinthebeltwhenpushingdownwith6.8kg(15
lbs)force,atmid-span(whenre-tensioningabeltin
use)orwith8kg(18lbs)forcewheninstallinganew
belt(Figure27).

Figure27

1.Straightedge2.Flexof1cm(0.40inch)

CutterMaintenance

InspectingtheCutterBlock

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Makesurethecutterblockhasacrispedgeandisnofarther
than3.2mm(1/8inch)awayfromtheblade.Ifthecutter
blockiswornorchippeditshouldbereplaced(Figure28).

Figure28

7.Ensurethatthepulleysarealignedandtheengineis
parallelwiththeframe(notangledtowardtheside),
thentightenthe4engineplatemountingbolts,the4
boltssecuringtherearofthebeltguardtotheengine,
andthejamnut.

8.Installthebeltguardandsecureitwiththepreviously
removedwashersandbolts.

ReplacingtheDriveBelt

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Note:Replacethebeltifitshowsanysignsofwear,cracks,
glazing,ordamage.

1.Removetheboltsandwasherssecuringthebeltguard
tomachine.

2.Removethebeltguard(Figure25).

3.Loosenthe4engineplatemountingboltsandthe4
boltssecuringtherearofthebeltguardtotheengine.

4.Loosenthebelttensionboltandjamnut,slidethe
enginetowardtheywheelhousingtoloosenbelt
(Figure26).

5.Replacedrivebelt.

6.Adjusttensionofnewbeltto7.8-8.6kg(18±0.9lb)
forceat1cm(0.40inch)beltdeectionatmid-span.

7.Tightenthe4engineplatemountingbolts,the4bolts
securingtherearofthebeltguardtotheengine,and
thejamnut.

8.Installthebeltguardandsecureitwiththepreviously
removedwashersandbolts.

1.Blade

2.CutterBlock

ReplacingtheCutterBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthe

cutterblades.

Note:Usingadullbladewilldecreaseperformanceand
causeexcessivevibrationsthatwillcausedamagetotheBrush
Chipperorengine.

1.Removetheboltandwashersecuringtheywheel
housingcover,swingitforwardtoexposetheywheel.

2.Rotatetheywheelusingastickuntiltheboltsand
locknutsattachingthecutterbladestotheywheel
areaccessible(Figure29).

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Figure29

1

2

3

4

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ChargingtheBattery

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged(1.265
specicgravity).Thisisespeciallyimportanttoprevent
batterydamagewhenthetemperatureisbelow32F
(05C).

Chargingthebatteryproducesgasesthatcanexplode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparksand

amesawayfrombattery.

1.Removethebatterycover.

2.Cleanthetopofthebatterywithapapertowel.

3.Chargethebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30
ampsor30minutesat4to6amps.Donotovercharge
thebattery(Figure30).

1.Flywheel

2.Blade

3.Sequencefortightening
(3-1,3-2,3-3)

3.Removethedullordamagedcutterbladesandvisually
inspecttheywheelslots.Theblademountingareas
mustbecleansothereplacementbladeswillmount
ushagainsttheywheel.

Important:Itisveryimportanttoconsistently
maintainthe35-degreeangleforproperchipping
performance.

4.Reversethebladetousethesecondsharpedge,or
installneworsharpenedbladesandngertightenthe
boltsandlocknutstoholdthebladestotheywheel.

5.Tightenthecenterboltsandnutsrst,thentightenthe
outerboltsandnuts,andnallytightentheinnerbolts
andnut.Seesequencefortightening(Figure29).

6.Torquethebladeboltsto58-72N-m(43-53ft-lb).

7.Scrapeanysap,mulch,and/ordirtfrominsidethe
topcoverofthehousingtopreventtheywheelfrom
rubbingonit.

Figure30

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

4.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger
leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure30).

5.Installthebatterycover.

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InspectingtheTires

InspectingtheTires

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Note:Failuretomaintaincorrectpressuremayresultin
tirefailureandlossofcontrolresultinginseriousinjuryor
propertydamage.

•Operatingaccidentscandamageatireorrim,soinspect

tireconditionafteranaccident.

•Checkthetirepressurefrequentlytoensureproper

ination.Ifthetiresarenotinatedtothecorrect
pressure,thetireswillwearprematurely .

•AlwaysreplacewornordamagedtireswithDOT

approvedtires.

•LocatetheDOTtireidenticationnumbers(Figure31).

Figure33

Exampleoftirewearcausedbyover-ination.

1.Overinatedtire

Exampleoftirewearcausedbyunder-ination.

1.Underinatedtire

Figure31

Figure32

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Storage

Forstorageover30days,preparethemachineasfollows:

1.Removedirtandgrimefromtheexternalpartsofthe
entiremachine,especiallytheengine.Cleandirtand
sawdustchipsfromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinder
headnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild
detergentandwater.

2.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionertofuel
inthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfromstabilizer
manufacturer.(1oz.perUSgallon).Donotusean
alcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).

Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasolineandusedatalltimes.

Important:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned
gasolineover90days.

3.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuelthrough
thefuelsystem(5minutes).

4.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthefueltank
usingapumptypesiphon.Disposeoffuelproperly;
recycleasperlocalcodes.

5.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

6.Choketheengine.

7.Startandruntheengineuntilitwillnotstartagain.

8.Changethefuellter;refertoChangingtheFuelFilter

(page18).

9.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page15).

10.Changetheenginecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingthe

EngineOil(page16).

11.Removethesparkplugandchecktheconditionofthe
sparkplug;refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page17).

12.Withthesparkplugremovedfromtheengine,pour
twotablespoonsofengineoilintothesparkplughole.

13.Pullthestarterslowlytocranktheengineanddistribute
theoilinsidethecylinder.

14.Installthesparkplug,butdonotinstallthewireon
thesparkplug.

15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor
replaceanypartthatisdamaged.

16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis
availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

17.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea.

18.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Theenginewillnotstart.

Theenginerunsrough.

Chippingactionseemssloworthe
ywheelisstalling.

Theywheeldoesnotrotate.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thechokeisopen.

2.Thefueltankisempty.2.Fillthetankwithfreshfuel.

3.Thesparkplugwireislooseor
disconnected.

1.Thechokeislefton.1.Openthechoke.

2.Theairlterisclogged.2.Cleanorreplacetheairlter.

3.Thefuellineisclogged.3.Cleanthesedimentcup.

4.Thereiswaterorcontaminantsinthe
fuel.

5.Thesparkplugsarewornorhave
buildupontheelectrodes.

1.Theenginespeedistooslowcausing
theclutchtoslip.

2.Checkforalooseordamageddrive
belt.

3.Checkfordullordamagedblades.

4.Theclutchshoesareworn.4.Replacetheclutch.

1.Build-upofchipsanddebrisaround
ywheel.

2.Thebeltislooseordamaged.

3.Theclutchoverheated,isdamaged,or
theshoesareworn.

1.Closethechokewhenstartingacold
engine.

3.Checktheelectrodegapandcleanor
replacethesparkplug.

4.Drainandllthetankwithfreshfuel.

5.Checktheelectrodegapandcleanor
replacethesparkplug.

1.Runtheengineatfullthrottle.

2.Tightenorreplacethedrivebelt.

3.Replacewithsharpblades.

1.Cleanoutthebuild-upofchipsand
debrisaroundtheywheel,onthe
outerdiameterofthewheel,upperlid
ofthegrinder,andinsidethehousing
cover.

2.Checkthedrivebelt.

3.Replacetheclutch.

Drivebeltisworn,burned,orjumpsoffof
pulley.

Themachinehasexcessivevibration.

1.Improperdrivebeltadjustment.

2.Thedrivebeltmaybestretched.2.Replacethedrivebelt.

3.Pulleysareoutofalignment.3.Aligntheengine/clutchpulleywith

1.Checkfordullordamagedblades.

2.Bladesmaynotbeproperlyseatedon
theywheel.

3.Gapbetweenthebladesandcutter
blockistoogreat.

1.Checkthedrivebelttension.

ywheel.

1.Replacewithsharpblades.

2.Loosentheblademountingscrews,
resetthebladesandtightenthe
screws.

3.Adjusttheywheelpositioninthe
housingtoattaina1/8inch(3mm)
clearancebetweenthebladeand
cutterblock.

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(CUE)Products

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CompactUtilityLoaders,
Trenchers,StumpGrinders,
andAttachments
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AllotherEngines2years

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SWSCustomerCareDepartment
ToroWarrantyCompany
811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1196
TollFree:888-384-9940

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

RepairbyanAuthorizedT oroCompactUtilityEquipment(CUE)Service
Dealerisyoursoleremedyunderthiswarranty.

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).
ThehourlimitationssetforthabovedonotapplytotheEmissions
ControlSystemWarranty .RefertotheCaliforniaEmissionControl
WarrantyStatementsuppliedwithyourProductorcontainedintheengine
manufacturer’sdocumentationfordetails.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguarantee
policiesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguarantee
information,contacttheToroimporter .Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalToro
Dealer.

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