Toro 23515 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3452-120RevA

21inWalk-BehindAerator

ModelNo.23515—SerialNo.410050000andUp
ModelNo.33515—SerialNo.410020000andUp

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Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

Introduction

Thisaerator,whichiscontrolledbyawalkingoperator,
isintendedtobeusedbytrainedoperatorsin
residentialandcommercialapplications.Itisprimarily
designedforaeratingsmalltomid-sizedareasof
well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialgrounds,parks,
sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.Usingthis
productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould
provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

Visitwww.T oro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

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Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

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Contents

Safety.......................................................................4

GeneralSafety...................................................4

SlopeIndicator...................................................5

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

Setup........................................................................9

UnfoldingtheHandle..........................................9

CheckingtheOilLevel........................................9

ProductOverview.....................................................9

Controls.............................................................9

Specications..................................................10

Attachments/Accessories.................................10

BeforeOperation..................................................11

BeforeOperationSafety....................................11

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel...........................11

FuelSpecication..............................................11

FillingtheFuelTank.........................................12

DuringOperation.................................................12

DuringOperationSafety...................................12

StartingtheEngine...........................................13

StoppingtheEngine.........................................14

DrivingtheMachine..........................................14

Aerating............................................................15

AddingWeight..................................................15

AdjustingtheCoringDepth...............................16

AdjustingtheTine-ControlLever.......................16

FoldingtheHandlebar......................................17

ExtendingtheHandlebar..................................17

OperatingTips.................................................17

AfterOperation....................................................17

AfterOperationSafety......................................17

HaulingtheMachine.........................................18

Maintenance...........................................................19

MaintenanceSafety..........................................19

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........19

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................21

PreparingforMaintenance...............................21

RemovingtheTineAccessCover.....................21

InstallingtheTineAccessCover.......................21

RaisingtheFrontoftheMachine.......................21

Lubrication..........................................................22

GreasingtheTineShaftBearings.....................22

LubricatingandCheckingtheDriveChains

andSprockets...............................................22

EngineMaintenance...........................................23

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................23

EngineOilSpecication....................................24

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................24

EngineOilCapacity..........................................24

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................24

ChangingtheOilFilter......................................25

CheckingtheSparkArrester(if

equipped)......................................................26

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................27

CleaningtheFuelT ank.....................................27

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................29

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................29

CheckingTire-AirPressure...............................29

CheckingTine-DriveChainT ension..................29

AdjustingTine-DriveChainT ension..................30

BeltMaintenance................................................30

CheckingBeltT ension......................................30

AdjustingBeltT ension......................................31

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................31

CheckingtheTraction-ControlHandle

Adjustment....................................................31

AdjustingtheTraction-ControlHandle..............32

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................32

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................32

ChangingtheHydraulicTransaxle

Fluid..............................................................32

TineMaintenance.................................................39

Checking/ReplacingTines................................39

Cleaning..............................................................40

CleaningtheMachine.......................................40

Storage...................................................................41

StorageSafety..................................................41

StoringtheMachine..........................................41

Troubleshooting......................................................42

3

Safety

GeneralSafety

•Thisproductiscapableofinjuringhandsand

feet.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoid
seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•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 ,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

4

SlopeIndicator

Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.

2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

5

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

119-0217

1.Warning—stoptheengine;stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

decal119-0217

decal121-6151

121-6151

121-6150

1.Cuttinghazardofhandandfoot–stayawayfrommoving
parts.

1.Tostarttheengine,readtheOperator’s
Manual—(1)Parkthemachineona
levelsurface(2)Filltheenginewithoil
(3)Movethecontrolbarstoaneutral
position(4)Starttheengine.

decal121-6150

116-8699

2.Tractiondrive—movethetraction
controlleverforwardtomovethe
machineforward;movethetraction
controlleverbackwardtomovethe
machinebackward.

1.Choke–on3.Continuousvariable

2.Throttle–fast

setting

4.Throttle–slow

133-8062

3.Raising/Loweringthetines—pushthe
controlleverdowntolowerthetines;
pullthecontrolleveruptoraisethe
tines.

decal133-8062

decal116-8699

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decal126-0651

126-0651

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.Donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.Wearhearingprotection.

2.Warning—disengagethetinesandstoptheenginebefore
leavingtheoperator’sposition.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—pickupobjectsbeforeoperating.

1.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’s
Manualbeforeservicingthismachine.

2.Greasetineshaftbearings(2x)every
25hours.

3.Greasetineassemblyidlers(2x)every

4.Checktirepressure—90kPa(13psi)
(2x)every50hours.

5.Cleanandoilchains(2x)every25
hours.

6.Seeengineowner’smanualforservice.

25hours.

4.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.Stoptheengineandremovethesparkplugbefore
adjusting,servicing,orcleaning.

5.Warning—donotoperatewhenpeopleandpetsareinthe
area.Lookbehindyouwhenbackingup.

decal126-1209

126-1209

7.Checktransmissionbeltdrivetension
every25hours.

8.Cleanandoilchainsandcheckchain
tension(2x)every8hours.

7

decal126-6182

126-6182

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardoffoot,tines—keepfeetaway
fromtineswhenpullingupandlockinghandle—tinesmay
dropwhenintransportpositioniflockisnotengaged;read
theOperator’sManual.

2.Tinetransportlock—1)Rotateforward;2)Pushinward

3.Tinetransportunlock—1)Pulloutward;2)Rotaterearward

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Setup

UnfoldingtheHandle

1.Removethecabletiesecuringtheupperarmto

theupperhandle.

2.Rotatethehandletotheoperatingposition.

Note:Makesurethatthetransportlatchpinis

inthelockedposition(Figure4).

ProductOverview

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Figure5

1.Tine-controllever4.Fueltank

2.Taction-controlhandle5.Recoilstarter

3.Handlebar

Figure4

1.Transportlatch
pin—Unlockedposition

2.Pushintothelowerarm.4.Transportlatch

3.Slidetheovallockingringsdowneachsideof

theupperhandleoverthelowerhandle,locking
thehandlesectionstogether.

3.Rotatethelatchpinover
thehandle.

pin—Lockedposition

CheckingtheOilLevel

Checktheengineoillevel;refertoCheckingthe

Engine-OilLevel(page24).

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Controls

Tine-ControlLever

Thetine-controlleverliftsandlowerstherearwheels.
Pushdownthetine-controllevertoliftthewheels,
transferringtheweightofthemachineontothetines.
Pullupthelevertolowerthewheelsandraisethe
tines(Figure6).

Note:Ifyouaddedextraoptionalweightstothe

machine,raisingthetinesmayrequiresignicant
effort.

Note:Makesurethatthetransport-lockpinis

engagedwhentransportingthemachine(seeFigure

4).

9

ThrottleLever

Usethethrottlelevertocontroltheenginespeed
(Figure5).Applytheenginechokebymovingthe
throttleleverfullyforward.

Figure6

1.Tine-controllever—raised
position

2.Tine-control
lever—loweredposition

Traction-ControlHandle

Thetraction-controllevercontrolstheforward,
reverse,andneutralactionsofthemachine.Referto

DrivingtheMachine(page14)formoreinformation.

RecoilStarter

Pulltherecoil-starterhandletostartengine(Figure5).

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebeforeyoutransportor
storethemachine.

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1.Throttlelever

Figure8

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Specications

Length

Width

Height

Weight(asshippedwith2
weights)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

150cm(59inches)

79cm(31inches)

127cm(50inches)

172.4kg(380lb)

1.Fuel-shutoffvalve

Toensureoptimumperformance,useonly
genuineTororeplacementpartsandaccessories.
Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyother
manufacturerscouldbedangerous,andsuchuse
couldvoidtheproductwarranty.

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Figure7

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Operation

BeforeOperation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedadultstooperate

orservicethemachine.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Operatingthismachineisstrenuous.Y oumustbe

ingoodphysicalconditionandmentallyalert.If
youhaveanyconditionthatmightbeaggravated
bystrenuouswork,checkwithyourdoctorbefore
operatingthismachine.

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire,keepitawayfrom
theplugtopreventaccidentalstarting,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,
unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevicesarein

placeandfunctioningproperly.Donotoperatethe
machineunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.

•Knowhowtoshutofftheenginequickly.

•Keepbystanders,especiallysmallchildren,and

petsoutoftheoperatingarea.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwilluse

themachineandremoveallobjectsthatcould
interferewiththeoperationofthemachineorthat
themachinecouldthrow.

•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

removethemachinefromthetruckortrailerand
refuelitontheground,awayfromallvehicles.If
thisisnotpossible,placeaportablefuelcontainer
ontheground,awayfromallvehicles,andllit;
thenrefuelthemachinefromthefuelcontainer
ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.Donotattempttostartthe
engine;movethemachineawayfromthespilland
avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.

•Ifyoumustdrainthefueltank,doitoutdoors.

•Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainerandkeep

itoutofthereachofchildren.

•Donotstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltank

orfuelcontainerwherethereisanopename,
spark,orpilotlight,suchasonawaterheateror
otherappliance.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
storingthemachineinanyenclosure.

•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term

exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe

nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.

–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.

CheckingtheEngineOil
Level

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Checktheengineoillevel;refertoCheckingthe

Engine-OilLevel(page24).

FuelSafety

•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisextremely

ammableanditsvaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothetank

whiletheengineisrunningorhot.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforellingthefueltank.

•Donotllthefueltankindoors.

•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurelyafterfueling.Cleanup
spilledfuelbeforestartingtheengine.

FuelSpecication

TypeUnleadedgasoline

Minimumoctanerating

Ethanol

MethanolNone

MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)

OilDonotaddtothefuel

Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.

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87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)

Nomorethan10%byvolume

Lessthan15%byvolume

Important:T oreducestartingproblems,addfuel

stabilizer/conditionertofreshfuelasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizer/conditionermanufacturer.

FillingtheFuelTank

Fueltankcapacity:3.8L(1USgallon)

Important:Donotusefueladditivesotherthan

afuelstabilizer/conditioner.Donotusefuel
stabilizerswithanalcoholbasesuchasethanol,
methanol,orisopropanol.

1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe
capfromthetank.(Figure9).

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Figure10

1.Airgap—6mm(1/4inch)ormore(fuelleveltothetopof
thetank)

3.Installthecaptothefueltank,andwipeupany

spilledgasoline.

Figure9

1.Fuel-tankcap

2.Fillthefueltankwiththespeciedfueltowithin
6mm(1/4inch)ormorefromthetopofthetank.

Important:Donotllintothellerneck.Do

notllthetankmorethan6mm(1/4inch)
fromthetopofthetankbecausethegasoline
needsroomtoexpand.

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

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•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.

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•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.

•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting;keeparmholdon

thehandleandwalk,neverrun.

•Bealert,slowdown,andusecautionwhen

makingturns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore
reversingdirection.

•Donotoperatethemachineonsteepslopes.

•Allowthemuferandengineareatocoolbefore

touchingthem.

•Thetinesshouldnotrotatewhentheengineis

idling;iftheydorotate,contactyourAuthorized
ServiceDealer.

•Ifanobjectbecomeslodgedinthetines,shutoff

theengine,disconnectthewirefromthespark
plug,andallowtheenginetocoolbeforeremoving
theobject.

StartingtheEngine

1.Ensurethatthespark-plugwireisconnecttothe
sparkplug.

•Lookbehindanddownandusecarewhen

reversing.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby

attemptingtoaeratetoodeepandattoofasta
rate.

•Donotpickuporcarrythemachinewhilethe

engineisrunning.

•Exercisecautionandbesureofyourfooting,

especiallywhenbackingup,toavoidslippingor
falling.

•Becarefulwhenoperatingthemachineinhard

ground.Thetinescancatchinthegroundand
propelthemachineforward.Ifthisoccurs,letgo
ofthemachine;donottrytorestrainit.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhencrossinggravel

surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.

•Donotleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire,keepitawayfrom
theplugtopreventaccidentalstarting,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,
unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,whichis
anodorless,deadlypoison.

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byToro.

2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure11).

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Figure11

1.Fuellter2.Fuelvalve—OFFposition

3.Setthethrottleleverasfollows:

•Iftheengineiscold,movethethrottlecontrol

allthewayforwardtotheCHOKEposition
(Figure12).

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor

overspeedtheengine.

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Figure12

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Figure14

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•Iftheengineiswarm,movethethrottle

controltotheFASTposition(Figure13).

Awarmenginerequireslittleornochoketo
start.

Figure13

4.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeel
resistance,thenpullitsharply.Allowtheropeto
returntothehandleslowly.

DrivingtheMachine

•Tomoveforward,pressthecontrolleverforward

(Figure15).Thefurtherforwardyoupushit,the
fasterthemachinewilltravel.

•Tomoveinreverse,pullthecontrolleverrearward

(Figure15).Thefurtherrearwardyoupullit,the
fasterthemachinewilltravel.

WARNING

Theaeratortinesaresharpandcan
punctureyourfeetorotherbodyparts.

Useextremecarewhenmovinginreverse
sothatyoudonotallowyourfeettogo
closetothetines.Watchforandavoid

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obstaclesyoucouldtripover.

•Toturnthemachine,moveslowlyandpressdown

onthehandles;turnthemachineinthedesired
directionthenresumenormaloperation.

•Tomakezeroturns,pulluponthetineground

engagementleverandraisethetines.

5.IfyoumovedthethrottlecontroltotheCHOKE
position,whentheenginestarts—movethe
throttlecontroltowardtheFASTposition.

Note:Thethrottlesettinggovernsthemaximum

drivespeedofthemachine.

StoppingtheEngine

1.Releasethetractioncontrolhandle,andallow
ittoreturntoNEUTRAL.

2.Movethethrottleleverallthewayrearwardto
SLOWposition(Figure14).

Important:Donotmakeazeroturnwhenthe

tinesaredown.Turningwiththetinesdown
willresultinturftearing.

•Tostop,releasethecontrollever(Figure15).

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Figure15

1.Forward3.Reverse

2.Neutral(Stop)

Note:Themachineaeratesinbothforwardand

reverse.

4.Whennished,stopthemachineandpullthe
tinecontrolleverrearwardanduptolowerthe
rearwheelsandliftsthetinesoutoftheground.

Important:Donotdrivethemachineacross

pavementorotherhardsurfaceswithoutrst
raisingthetines.Crossinghardsurfaces
withthetinesloweredwilldamagethetines.

AddingWeight

Theremovableweightsareheavy .Usecarewhen
liftingthem.Makesurethatyoucangraspthem
securelybeforeliftingthem.Usecautionwhen
positioningyourhandssothatyoudonotsetthe
weightdownonyourhandsorngers.

Toensurethatthetinespenetratefullyintothesoil,
youcanaddweighttothebackofthemachine.The
machinehas3weightpocketsthatholdtheweights

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(Figure17).Whenplacingweights,ensurethatyou
haveabalancetheweightsacrossthemachine.Ifyou
useonly1weight,placeitinthecenterpocket,andif
youuse2weights,placetheminthesidepockets.

Note:Ifyouaddedextraoptionalweight(s)tothe

machine,raisingthetinesrequiressignicanteffort.

Aerating

1.Drivethemachinetothedesiredlocationand
stopit.

2.Pushthetinecontrolleverdownandforwardto
raisetherearwheelsandengagethetines.

Figure16

1.Tinecontrollever—tinesdisengagedfromtheground

2.Tinecontrollever—tinesengagedintotheground

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Figure17

1.Weight

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3.Drivethemachinetoaeratethedesiredarea.

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AdjustingtheCoringDepth

Acoringdepthof6.35cm(2-1/2inches)is
recommended,butyoucanchangethedepthas
follows:

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Loosenthenutssecuringthewheelstoponthe
rightsideofthemachine(Figure18).

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Figure19

Figure18

1.Wheelstop3.Indicatorhole

2.Nuts4.Indicatornotches

4.Lowerthewheelstoptoreducethecoringdepth;
raisethewheelstoptoincreasethecoring
depth.

5.Tightenthenutssecurelytolockthewheelstop
inplace.

6.Repeatsteps3through5forthewheelstop
ontheleftsideofthemachine.Usethevisual
indicatornotchesinthewheelstopandindicator
holesintheframetosetthewheelstopstothe
sameheightoneachside(seeFigure18).

1.Transportlatch
pin—unlocked

2.Pushintolowerarm.4.Transportlatch

3.Rotatelatchpinover
handle.

pin—locked

Note:Ifthepinengagesandlocks,the

tine-controlleveriscorrectlyadjusted.Ifthepin

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doesnotengageorlock,thenperformsteps4
through8.

4.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

5.Notethelocationofthepininrelationtothe
bushing.

6.Loosenthejamnutsontheadjusterbolt(Figure

20).

Note:Ifthetransportlatchpinalignsbelowthe

bushing,rotatetheboltcounterclockwiseuntil
youcanlockthepin.

Ifthetransportlatchpinalignsatthetopofthe
bushing,rotatetheboltclockwiseuntilyoucan
lockthepin.

7.Connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.

AdjustingtheTine-Control
Lever

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Raisethetinestothetransportposition.

3.Attempttolockthetransportlatchpinintothe
lowerarm;refertoFigure19.

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Figure20

1.Jamnut2.Adjusterbolt

7.Tightenthejamnutsandverifythatthetransport
latchpinlocksandunlocks.

8.Connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.

FoldingtheHandlebar

1.Movethe2handle-lockringsrearward(Figure

21).

ExtendingtheHandlebar

1.Extendthehandlebar(Figure22).

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1.Handle-lockrings

Figure21

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Figure22

1.Handle-lockrings

2.Movethe2handle-lockringsforwardintothe
slotinthelockringisfullengagedwiththe
carriageboltsoftheupperandlowerhandle
halves.

2.Carriagebolt

OperatingTips

•Forbestperformanceandmaximumtine

penetration,watertheturfthoroughlytheday
beforeaerating.

•Cleantheareaofdebrisbeforeusingthemachine.

•Markandavoidshallowobstaclessuchas

sprinklerheadsandinvisiblefencewires.

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AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

2.Foldthehandlebartowardtheengine.

GeneralSafety

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire,keepitawayfrom
theplugtopreventaccidentalstarting,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,

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unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.

•Cleandebrisfromthemachinetohelpprevent

res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

HaulingSafety

•Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbefore

loadingthemachineforhauling.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.

HaulingtheMachine

Important:Donotoperateordrivethemachine

onroadways.

1.Drivethemachineontoatrailer,stopthe
machine,shutofftheengine,closethefuel
valve,anddisconnectthespark-plugwire.

Important:Ifyoudonotclosethefuelvalve,

theenginemayoodwhenyouhaulthe
machine.

2.Movethetransportlockingpin(Figure23)on
thehandleintotheTRANSPORTposition.

6.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve.

7.Securethemachinetothetrailerwithchainsor
strapsusingthetie-down/liftloops(Figure24).

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Figure24

Figure23

1.Transportlatch
pin—Unlockedposition

2.Pushintothelowerarm.4.Transportlatch

3.Rotatethelatchpinover
thehandle.

pin—Lockedposition

3.Liftthehandletolockitinthetransportposition.

4.Slidethetransportlatchpinthroughthebushing
inthetopofthelowerarm.

5.Rotatethetransportlatchpindownandlockthe
endoverthehandletube.

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Maintenance

Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

Note:Downloadafreecopyoftheelectricalorhydraulicschematicbyvisitingwww.T oro.comandsearching

foryourmachinefromtheManualslinkonthehomepage.

MaintenanceSafety

•Inspectthemachinefrequentlytoensurethatit

isinsafeworkingconditionandthatshearbolts,
engine-mountingbolts,andotherfastenersare
properlytightened.Replacewornordamaged
parts.

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire,keepitawayfrom
theplugtopreventaccidentalstarting,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,
unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.

•Keepyourhands,feet,otherbodyparts,and

clothingawayfromrotatingtinesandmovingparts
ofthemachine.Thetinesbeginrotatingwhen
youstarttheengineandmaycontinuetorotate
momentarilyafteryoushutofftheengine.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing

themachine.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,

useonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsand
accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories
madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,
andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

•Replacetinesthatarebent,damaged,orloose;do

notrepairoralterthem.

•Keepthemachine,attachments,andaccessories

insafeworkingcondition.

•Donotattempttorepairthemachineunless

youhavethepropertoolsandinstructionsfor
disassembling,assembling,andrepairingthe
machine.

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checktheconditionandtensionofthetine-drivechains.

•Checktheconditionofthefrontdrivechains.

•Checktheconditionofthedrivechainsprockets.

•Lubricatethetine-drivechains.

•Checktheconditionofthecoringtinesandreplaceanythataredamagedor
excessivelyworn.

•Cleanthemachine.

•Checkforloosefasteners.

•Cleantheengineandexhaustsystemarea.

•Cleangrassanddebrisbuildupfromthemachine.

•Greasetineshaftbearings.

•Greasetineassemblyidlers.

•Lubricatethefrontdrivechains.

•Cleanthefoampre-cleaner(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).

•Checkbelttension.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkforleaksinthefuelsystemsand/ordeterioratingfuelhose.

•Checkthetirepressures.

•Changetheoillter.

•Cleanthefueltank.

•Changethehydraulictransaxleuid.

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MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Every250hours

Every300hours

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Replacethefuellter(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).

•Replacetheaircleanerelements(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).

•T ouchupchippedpaint.

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Pre-Maintenance

InstallingtheTineAccess

Procedures

PreparingforMaintenance

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethesparkpugwireconnected,
someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengine
andseriouslyinjureyouorbystanders.

Disconnectthespark-plugwire,andensure
thatthewiredosenotcontactthesparkplug.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Shutofftheengine.

3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.

4.Waitfortheenginetocool.

Important:Whenmachinemaintenanceis

complete,connectthespark-plugwire.

Cover

WARNING

Ifyouoperatethemachinewiththerear
accesspanelremoved,someonecouldbe
severelyinjuredbycontactwiththemoving
tinesorbyyingdebris.

Alwayssecurelyinstalltherearaccesspanel
beforeoperatingthemachine.

1.Alignthetabsofthetineaccesscoverwiththe
openinginthetinehousing(Figure26).

RemovingtheTineAccess
Cover

1.Removethe2knobsthatsecurethetineaccess
covertothetinehousing(Figure25).

Figure25

1.Knobs(rearaccesscover)

2.Tinehousing

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Figure26

1.Knobs(rearaccesscover)

2.Tinehousing

2.Alignthethreadedshaftoftheknobswiththe
threadedinsertsinthehousing.

3.Securethecovertothehousingswiththeknobs.

RaisingtheFrontofthe
Machine

CAUTION

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Ifyoudonotsecurelysupportthefrontofthe
machinebeforeperformingmaintenance,the
machinecouldfallonyou,causingserious
injury.

2.Tiltthecoverslightlyandremovetherearaccess
coverfromthemachine.

Supportthefrontofthemachinewithajack
standorblock.

1.Ifyouneedtoworkontheundersideofthe
machine,tipitbackward(Figure27).

Important:Donottipthemachineforward

oryouwilllltheaircleanerwithgasoline.

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Lubrication

GreasingtheTineShaft
Bearings

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Every25hours

Figure27

2.Supportthefrontofthemachinewithajack
stand.

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GreaseSpecication:NGLIgradeNo.2
multi-purpose

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingforMaintenance(page21)

2.Removetherearaccesspanel;referto

RemovingtheTineAccessCover(page21).

3.Lubricatethegreasettingswithagreasegun
andthespeciedgrease;refertotheLubrication
Chartforthettinglocations.

LubricationChart

FittingLocationInitialNumber

1.TineShaft

Bearings

2.TineAssembly

Idlers

ofPumps

12

1-22

Numberof

Places

4.Installtherearaccesspanel;refertoInstalling

theTineAccessCover(page21).

LubricatingandChecking
theDriveChainsand
Sprockets

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check

theconditionandtensionofthe
tine-drivechains.

Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthecondition
ofthefrontdrivechains.

Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthecondition
ofthedrivechainsprockets.

Beforeeachuseordaily—Lubricatethe
tine-drivechains.

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Every25hours

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingforMaintenance(page21).

2.Tipupthefrontofthemachine,andsupportit
withjackstands;refertoRaisingtheFrontof

theMachine(page21).

Important:Donottipthemachineforward

oryouwilllltheaircleanerwithgasoline.

3.Rotatethefrontwheelsandapplyoilorchain
lubricantontothechainlinksofthelowerspans
ofthefrontdrivechains(Figure28).

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Cleanthefoam

pre-cleaner(morefrequentlyin
dustyconditions).

Every300hours—Replacetheaircleaner
elements(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).

Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithoutthe

airlterassembly;extremeenginedamagemay
occur.

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingforMaintenance(page21)

2.Removetheair-cleanercover,andcleanit
thoroughly(Figure29).

Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom

fallingintothebase.

Figure28

1.Tine-drivechains2.Frontdrivechains

4.Checkthefrontdrivechains(Figure28)for
wear,damage,andpropertension.

Note:Ifchainspoporsnap,replacethe

sprocketsandchains.

5.Rotatetineshaftsandapplyoilorchainlubricant
ontoallthelinksofthelowerspansofthe
tine-drivechains(Figure28).

6.Checkthechainsonbothsidesofthemachine
forwear,damage,andpropertension.

Note:Thechainsshouldbeabletomoveup

anddown6mm(1/4inch)maximum.

Note:Ifchainsarenottightenoughorthey

poporsnap,adjustthechaintension;referto

AdjustingTine-DriveChainTension(page30).

7.Inspectallchainsprocketsforwearandreplace
themasrequired.

8.Wipeupanyoilthatspilledandlowerthe
machinetotheground

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Figure29

1.Air-cleanercover3.Foampre-cleaner

2.Air-lterelement

3.Removethefoampre-cleanerandwashitwitha
milddetergentandwater,thenblotitdry(Figure

29).

4.Removeandinspecttheair-lterelement
(Figure29);ifitisexcessivelydirty ,replaceit.

Important:Donottrytocleantheair-lter

element.

5.Assemblethefoampre-cleanerontotheair-lter
element.

Note:Useanewair-lterelementifyou

discardedtheoldone.

6.Wipedirtfromtheair-lterbasewithamoistrag.

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Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom

enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.

7.Installthelterelementontothelterbase,and
installtheandair-cleanercover.

EngineOilSpecication

ServiceClassication:AmericanPetroleumInstitute

(API)SJorhigher

OilViscosity:SAE10W-30

OilType:detergentoil

willresult.Draintheexcessoiluntiltheoil
levelreachestheupperlimitmarkonthe
dipstick.

8.Insertthedipstickintothellerneck,andtighten
thedipstickcap.

EngineOilCapacity

Withoillter0.85L(29oz)

Withoutoillter0.65L(22oz)

CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Cleanaroundthedipstick(Figure30).

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every50hours

WARNING

Oilmaybehotafterenginehasbeenrun,
andcontactwithhotoilcancausesevere
personalinjury.

Avoidcontactingthehotengineoilwhenyou
drainit.

DrainingtheEngineOil

1.Runtheenginetowarmtheengineoil.

Note:Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore

contaminants.

2.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingforMaintenance(page21).

3.Removethedipstick(Figure31).

Figure30

1.Dipstick3.Fullmark

2.Fillerneck4.Addmark

3.Loosendipstickcapcounterclockwise,and
removethedipstickfromthellerneck.

4.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.

5.Insertthedipstickintothellerneck—donot
rotatethecap—thenremovedipstick.

6.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick.

7.Iftheoillevelisbelowtheaddmarkonthe
dipstick,removeit,andslowlyaddenoughof
thespeciedoilintothellernecktoraisetheoil
leveltothefullmarkonthedipstick.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcase

withoilandruntheengine;enginedamage

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Figure31

4.Alignadrainpanalongtheleftsideofthe
engine.

5.Removetheoil-drainplugfromthedrainportof
theengine(Figure32),andtipthemachineso
thattheoilowsintothepan.

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Figure32

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1.Oil-drainplug

2.Drainport

6.Tipthemachineuprightagain,cleantheoilfrom
theframewitharag.

7.Installthedrainplug,andtightenitto6.9N∙m
(61in-lb).

AddingOiltotheEngine

1.Slowlypourthespeciedoilintotheoilll
tube,periodicallycheckingthelevelwiththe
dipstick,untiltheoillevelisatthefullmark;
refertoEngineOilSpecication(page24),

EngineOilCapacity(page24),andChecking
theEngine-OilLevel(page24).

Important:Donotoverlltheenginewith

oil.Ifyouoverlltheengine,poursomeoil
outofit.

2.Insertthedipstickintothellerneck,andtighten
thedipstickcap.

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Figure33

1.Oil-lteradapter2.Oillter

4.Wipecleanthemountingsurfaceofthelter
adapter.

InstallingtheOilFilter

1.Applyacoatofthespeciedoilontothegasket
ofthenewoillter(Figure34);refertoEngine

OilSpecication(page24).

ChangingtheOilFilter

RemovingtheOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

1.Draintheengineoil;refertoDrainingtheEngine

Oil(page24).

2.Placearagundertheoillter(Figure32)to
catchoilwhenyouremovethelter.

3.Removethelterfromtheoil-lteradapter
(Figure33).

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Figure34

1.Gasket(oillter)

2.Threadthelterontotheoil-lteradapteruntil
thegasketisushtotheadapter,thenhand
tightenthelteranother2/3turn.

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Figure35

1.Oil-lteradapter2.Oillter

3.Addoiltotheengine;refertoAddingOiltothe

Engine(page25)

4.Connectthespark-plugwire,starttheengine,
andrunitfor3minutes.

5.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andcheckforoilleakagearoundthelter.

6.Checktheengine-oillevel,andaddoilas
needed;refertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

(page24).

4.Ifthescreenisplugged,removethespark
arrester,shakethelooseparticlesoutofit,and
cleanthescreenwithawirebrush(soakin
solventifneeded).Replacethesparkarrester
whennished.

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Checkingthe
SparkArrester

(ifequipped)

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite
gasolinevaporsevenafteryoushutoffthe
engine.Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengine
operationmayigniteammablematerials.
Firemayresultinpersonalinjuryorproperty
damage.

Donotrefuelorrunengineunlessspark
arresterisinstalled.

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingforMaintenance(page21)

2.Ensurethatthemuferiscool.

3.Checkthesparkarresterforanybreaksinthe
screenorwelds.

Note:Ifthesparkarresteriswornordamaged,

replacethearrester.

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FuelSystem
Maintenance

CleaningtheFuelTank

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

EmptyingtheFuelTank

Thefuellter(screen)elementislocatedinsidethe
fueltank.

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingforMaintenance(page21).

Important:Emptythefueltankwhenthe

engineiscool.

2.Placeadrainpanwitha3.8L(1USgallon)or
greatercapacityattheleftsideoftheengine.

3.Closethefuelvalve(Figure42).

4.Atthecarburetor,squeezetheendsofthehose
clamptogetherandmoveitawayfromthefuel
tting(Figure36).

Figure36

1.Hoseclamp

2.Fueltting(carburetor)

3.Fuel-shutoffvalve

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Figure37

1.Capscrew

2.Liftthetankfromthebracket(Figure38).

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1.Fueltank2.Tank-mountingbracket

2.Tank-mountingbracket

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Figure38

5.Disconnectthefuelhosefromthetting.

6.Alignthefuelhoseoverthedrainpan,andopen
thefuel-shutoffvalve.

7.Waitforthefueltocompletelydrainfromthe
tank,andclosetheshutoffvalve.

RemovingandCleaningtheTank

1.Removethe2ange-headboltsthatsecurethe
fueltanktothetank-mountingbracket(Figure

37).

3.Plugtheventhose.

4.Removethefuel-tankcap,pourasmallamount
offuelinthefueltank,andgentlyshakethefuel
inthetank.

5.Removethecapfromthetank,andpourthefuel
intoanapprovedfuelcontainer.

6.Installthefuel-tankcap.

7.Removetheplugfromtheventhose

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InstallingtheTank

1.Alignthetabsofthefueltankwiththeplateof
thetank-mountingbracket(Figure39).

Figure39

1.Fueltank2.Tank-mountingbracket

2.Securethetanktotheangeofthe
tank-mountingbracketwiththe2ange-head
bolts(Figure40).

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Figure41

4.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclamptogether
andmoveitoverthetting.

5.Pourfuelintothetank,openthefuel-shutoff
valve,andcheckforleaks.

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Note:Repairallfuelleaks.

6.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve.

1.Capscrew

3.Assemblethefuelhoseoverthecarburetor-fuel
tting(Figure41).

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Figure40

2.Tank-mountingbracket

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ReplacingtheFuelFilter

DriveSystem

ServiceInterval:Every250hours

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingforMaintenance(page21).

Important:Replacethefuellterwhenthe

engineiscool.

2.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve.

3.Placeasmalldrainpanunderthefuellter.

4.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogether
andmovethemawayfromthelter(Figure42).

Maintenance

CheckingTire-AirPressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Airpressurespecication:83-97kPa(12-14psi)

Note:T ogetthemostaccuratemeasurement,check

theairpressurewhenthetiresarecold.

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingforMaintenance(page21).

2.Measuretheairpressureinthetires.

3.Iftheairpressureishigherthanorlessthan
83-97kPa(12-14psi),removeairfromoradd
airtothetire.

Figure42

1.Fuellter

5.Removethelterfromthefuelhoses.

6.Installthehosesontothettingsofthenewlter
(Figure42).

7.Securethehosestothettingswiththehose
clamps.

8.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve,andcheckforleaks.

2.Fuelvalve

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Figure43

1.Valvestem

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CheckingTine-DriveChain
Tension

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingforMaintenance(page21).

2.Ensurethatthetinesareraised.

3.Raisethefrontofthemachineandsupportit;
refertoRaisingtheFrontoftheMachine(page

21).

4.Pulldownonthetine-drivechainnearthe
openingintheframewith9kg(20lb)offorce
(Figure44).

Note:Ifachaindeectsmorethan3mm(1/8

inch),adjustthechaintension;refertoAdjusting

Tine-DriveChainTension(page30).

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Figure44

1.Flexinthechain

5.Repeatstep4attheothertine-drivechain.

6.Lowerthemachineandinstallthespark-plug
wire.

AdjustingTine-DriveChain
Tension

BeltMaintenance

CheckingBeltTension

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingforMaintenance(page21).

2.Raisethefrontofthemachine;refertoRaising

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theFrontoftheMachine(page21).

3.Pushonthedrivebeltmidwaybetweenthe
pulleyswith9kg(20lb)offorce(Figure46).

1.Loosenthenutsecuringtheidlersprocketofthe
chainyouaretensioning(Figure45).

Figure45

1.Idlersprocket

2.Nut

2.Pulldownontheidlersprocketuntiltheslackis
takenoutofthechain.

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Figure46

1.Pump-drivebelt3.Idler-pulleynut

2.Idlerpulley

Note:Ifthebeltdeectsmorethan3mm(1/8

inch),tensionthebelt;refertoAdjustingBelt

Tension(page31).

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3.Tightentheidlersprocketnutandtorqueitto

40.6N-m(30ft-lb).

4.Pulldownonthechainneartheopeninginthe
framewith9kg(20lb)offorce(Figure44).

Note:Thechainshoulddeect3mm(1/8inch)

orless.

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AdjustingBeltTension

1.Loosenthenutthatsecurestheidlerpulley
(Figure46).

Figure47

2.Pushtheidlerpulleytothelefttotightenthebelt.

ControlsSystem
Maintenance

Checkingthe
Traction-ControlHandle
Adjustment

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingforMaintenance(page21).

2.Ensurethatthetinesareraised.

3.Squeezethetraction-controlhandletothe
handlebaruntilthetransaxleisfullyengaged.

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3.Tightentheidler-pulleynutandtorqueitto40.6
N-m(30ft-lb).

4.Pushonthedrivebeltmidwaybetweenthe
pulleyswith9kg(20lb)offorce.

Note:Thebeltshoulddeect3mm(1/8inch)

orless.

Figure48

1.Traction-controlhandle

2.Cable

3.Top/bottomadjustment
nuts

Note:Ifthetraction-controlhandlethe

handlebar,continueasfollows:

4.Measurethegapbetweenthetraction-control
handleandthehandlebar.

Note:Thetraction-controlhandleiscorrectly

adjustedifthegapis3mm(1/8inch).

5.Ifthegapbetweenthetraction-controlhandle
andthehandlebarislessthat3mm(1/8inch),
adjustthetraction-controlhandle;referto

AdjustingtheTraction-ControlHandle(page32).

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Adjustingthe

HydraulicSystem

Traction-ControlHandle

1.Releasethetraction-controlhandle.

2.Loosenthetopadjustmentnut1turnandtighten
thebottomadjustmentnut.

Figure49

1.Traction-controlhandle

2.Cable

3.Top/bottomadjustment
nuts

Maintenance

HydraulicSystemSafety

•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidisinjected

intoskin.Injecteduidmustbesurgicallyremoved
withinafewhoursbyadoctor.

•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesandlinesare

ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections
andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto
thehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic
uid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem

beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic
system.

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ChangingtheHydraulic
TransaxleFluid

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

3.Squeezethetraction-controlhandletothe
handlebar.

4.Measurethegapbetweenthetraction-control
handleandthehandlebar.

Note:Thetraction-controlhandleiscorrectly

adjustedifthegapis3mm(1/8inch).

5.Repeatsteps2through4untilthegapis3mm
(1/8inch).

PreparingtheRemovethe
Transaxle

CAUTION

Ifyoudonotsecurelystabilizethefrontofthe
machinebeforeservice,themachinecould
fallonyou,causingseriousinjury.

Useanoverheadhoisttoholdthemachine
upsecurely.

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingforMaintenance(page21).

2.Ensurethatthetinesareraised.

3.Ininstalled,removetheweight(s)fromthe
machine;refertoAddingWeight(page15).

4.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank,referto

EmptyingtheFuelTank(page27).

5.Foldthehandlebar;refertoFoldingthe

Handlebar(page17).

6.Slowlyliftthefrontofthemachineuntiltheback
ofthemachineandweightpocketsareresting
ontheground.

Note:Using2peopleoranoverheadhoistto

liftthemachinewillmakethiseasier.

7.Stabilizethemachinewithanoverheadhoist.

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RemovingtheTransaxle

Note:Use2peopleorasecondhoisttosafely

removethetransaxle.

1.Removethelocknut(1/4inch)thatsecures
thettingofthetraction-controlcabletothe
transaxle-controlbracket,andseparatethe
cablefromthebracket(Figure50).

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Figure52

1.Belt3.Beltidlerpulley

2.Transaxlepulley

Figure50

1.Fitting(traction-control

cable)

2.Transaxle-controlbracket

3.Locknut(1/4inch)

2.Loosentheangelocknutandcapscrewthat
securesthebeltidlerpulleytotheframeofthe
machine,movetheidlerpulleyinboard,and
removethebeltfromthetransaxlepulley(Figure

51andFigure52).

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3.Removeandretaintheconnectinglinkfrom
thewheel-drive-chain,andremovethechain
fromthetransaxlesprocketandthewheel-drive
sprocket(Figure53).

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Figure53

1.Transaxlesprocket

2.Wheel-drivesprocket

3.Chain(wheeldrive)

1.Capscrew(beltidlerpulley)

Figure51

4.Loosenthecarriageboltsandangelocknuts
thatsecuretheidlersprocketsforthetine-drive

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chainsateachsideofthemachine,andmove
thesprocketawayfromthechain(Figure54).

Figure55

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Figure54

1.Idlersprocket3.Fronttine-drivesprockets

2.Carriageboltandange
locknut

4.Tine-drivechains

5.Removetheconnectinglinksfromthetine-drive

chains,andremovethedrivechainfromthe
fronttine-drivesprockets(Figure54).

Note:Retaintheconnectinglinks.

6.Removethe3angelocknuts(5/16inch)that

securethetransaxlesupportbracketandthe
bearingbrackettothemachine(Figure55).

1.Flangelocknut(5/16inch)

2.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4
inch)

3.Transaxlesupportbracket

4.Bearingbracket

7.Whilesupportingthetransaxle,removethe

4angelocknuts(5/16inch)thatsecurethe
transaxletotheaxlemount,andcarefullylower
thetransaxletotheground(Figure56).

Note:Retainthemountinghardware.

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Figure56

1.Axlemount

2.Carriagebolt(3/8x2-3/4
inches)

3.Flangelocknuts(3/8inch)

4.Transaxle

8.Inspectthebelt,pulleys,sprockets,and

bearings.

Note:Replaceallwornordamagedparts.

DrainingtheTransaxle

1.Carefullycleantheareaaroundtheexpansion

tankanddrain/llport.

Important:Ensurethatnodirtor

contaminationentersthehydraulicsystem.

2.Removetheplugfromtheside-housingport

(Figure57).

Note:Retaintheplug.

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Figure57

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Figure59

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1.Drain/llport

2.Plug

3.Rotatethetransaxleoveradrainpan,andfully
drainoil.

DrainingtheExpansionTank

1.Alignthetransaxlewiththedrain/llportup.

2.Removeandretainthescrew(#10x1/2inch)
andreleasetheratchetfastenerthatsecurethe
expansiontanktothehousing(Figure58).

1.Transferport(expansiontank)

Note:DonotremovethetankhoseorO-ring

unlessyouneedtoreplacethem.

4.Tiptheexpansiontankoverthedrainpan,and
draintheoilthroughthetransferport.

5.Inserttheventhoseoftheexpansiontankinto
theholeinthemaintransaxlehousing(Figure

60).

Figure58

1.Expansiontank

2.Screw#10x1/2inch

3.Removetheexpansiontankfromthetransaxle
(Figure59).

Note:Donotremovetheventcapfromthe

tank.

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Figure60

1.Venthose

2.Hole(maintransaxle
housing)

6.Alignthetransferportintheexpansiontankover
theO-ringofthetransferthose,andpushdown
toengagetheratchetfastener.

Note:Ensurethattheexpansiontanksealsto

thetransaxle.

7.Securetheexpansiontanktothetransaxlewith
thescrew(#10x1/2inch),andtorqueitto2.8
N-m(25in-lb).

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TransaxleOilSpecication

Oiltype:ToroPremiumHydroOil

Note:Mobil115W50isanacceptablealternative.

Oilquantity:approximately2.1L(69.3-oz)

AddingOiltotheTransaxle

1.Fillthetransaxlewiththespeciedoilthrough
thedrain/llportuntiltheoillevelis13to32mm
(1/2to1-1/4inches)belowthetopoftheport
(Figure61).

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Figure62

Figure61

1.Drain/llport3.Fluidlevel(13to32mm

(1/2to1-1/4inches)

2.Plug

2.Installtheplugintotheside-housingport.

AssemblingtheTransaxletothe
Machine

1.Ensurethatthebeltisovertheenginepulley
andalignedtotheidlerpulley.

1.Axlemount

2.Carriagebolt(3/8x2-3/4
inches)

3.Flangelocknuts(3/8inch)

4.Transaxle

3.Liftthetransaxle,andaligntheholesinitwith

the4carriagebolts(3/8x2-3/4inches).

4.Looselyassemblethetransaxletothecarriage

boltsandtheaxlemountswiththe4ange
locknuts(3/8inch).

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5.Looselyassemblethetransaxlesupportbracket

andthebearingbrackettothemachine(Figure

63)withthe3carriagebolts(5/16x3/4inch)

andthe3angelocknuts(5/16inch).

2.Ensurethatthe4carriagebolts(3/8x2-3/4
inches)areassembledtothe2axlemounts
(Figure62).

Figure63

1.Flangelocknut(5/16inch)

2.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4
inch)

AssemblingtheBeltsandChains

1.Assemblethebeltoverthetransaxlepulley

(Figure64).

Note:Ensurethatthebeltisroutedaroundthe

engineandtransaxlepulleys,andalignedtothe
idlerpulley.

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3.Transaxlesupportbracket

4.Bearingbracket

Figure64

1.Belt3.Beltidlerpulley

2.Transaxlepulley

2.Ensurethatthechainsareengagedintherear
tine-drivesprockets(Figure65).

Figure65

1.Reartine-drivesprocket

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Figure66

1.Tine-drivesprockets3.Idlersprocket

2.Tine-drivechains

4.Carriageboltandange
locknut

4.Assemblethewheel-drivechainontothe

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transaxlesprocketandthewheel-drivesprocket,
andsecurethechainwiththeconnectinglink.

3.Assemblethedrivechainsontothefront
tine-drivesprocketsandidlersprockets(Figure

66),andsecurethechainswiththeconnecting

links.

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Figure67

1.Wheel-drivechain

37

TorquingtheTransaxleHardware
andTensioningtheBeltand
Chains

1.Ensurethatthefrontaxlesprocketisaligned
withthetransaxlesprocket.

2.Torquethe3angelocknuts(5/16inch)and4
carriageboltsasshowninFigure68.

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Figure69

Figure68

3.Torquethe4angelocknuts(3/8inch)and4
carriageboltsasshowninFigure68.

4.Tensionthebelt;refertoAdjustingBeltTension

(page31).

5.Tensionthetine-drivechains;refertoAdjusting

Tine-DriveChainTension(page30).

1.Fitting(traction-control
cable)

2.Transaxle-controlbracket

2.Securethettingtothebracketwiththelocknut.

3.Locknut(1/4inch)

CheckingtheTraction-Control
Handle

1.Carefullyremovethejackstand,lowerthe

machinetotheground,andseparatethe

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machinefromtheoverheadhoist.

2.Extendthehandlebar;refertoExtendingthe

Handlebar(page17).

3.Checkthegapbetweenthetraction-control

handleandthehandlebar;refertoCheckingthe

Traction-ControlHandleAdjustment(page31).

InstallingtheTraction-Control
Cable

1.Alignthettingofthetractioncontrolcable
throughtheholeinthetransaxle-controlbracket
(Figure69).

38

TineMaintenance

Checking/ReplacingTines

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

PreparingtoServicetheTines

1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto

PreparingforMaintenance(page21).

2.Ensurethatthetinesareraised.

3.Removethetine-accesspanel;referto

RemovingtheTineAccessCover(page21).

4.Raisethefrontofthemachine;refertoRaising

theFrontoftheMachine(page21).

5.Movethebypasslevertowardtheshaft-support
bracket,andsecurethelevertothebracket
(Figure70).

CheckingtheTines

1.Atthetine-accesspanelopening,inspectingthe
tinesforwearordamage(Figure71).

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Figure71

2.Ifthetineiswornordamaged,replaceit;refer
toReplacingaTine(page39).

3.Markoneofthetineswithapieceoftape.

4.Manuallyrotatethetineassembly.

5.Repeatsteps1through4untilallthetineshave
beeninspected.

1.Transaxlebypasshandle
(disengagedposition)

6.Lowerthefrontofthemachine.

6.Liftthefrontofthemachine,releasethebypass
leverfromtheshaft-supportbracket(Figure72),
andlowerthemachine.

Note:Thebypassleverisspring-loadedtothe

transaxle-engagedposition.

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Figure70

2.Shaft-supportbracket

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Figure72

1.Transaxlebypasshandle(engagedposition)

7.Installthetineaccesscover;refertoInstalling

theTineAccessCover(page21).

ReplacingaTine

1.Removetheange-locknutandboltsecuring
thetinetothetinespider,andremovethetine
(Figure73).

39

1.Tinespider

2.Tine

Figure73

Cleaning

CleaningtheMachine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Donotusebrackishorreclaimed

watertocleanthemachine.

Important:Donotpressurewashthemachine.

Important:Avoidusingexcessiveamounts

ofwaternearthecontrolpanel,engine,and
transaxle.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostop.

2.Thoroughlywashthemachine.

•Washthemachinewithmilddetergentand

water.

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3.Boltandange-locknut

•Useagardenhosewithoutanozzleto

avoidforcingwaterpastthesealsand
contaminatingbearinggrease.

•Useabrushtoremovecaked-onmaterial.

2.Alignthenewtinethesamedirectionasthe
othertinesofthetineassembly.

3.Assemblethetinetothetinespiderwiththebolt
andange-locknut.

4.Torquetheboltandange-locknutto40.6N-m
(30ft-lb).

•Usemilddetergenttocleanthecovers.

3.Aftercleaning,applyacoatofautowax
periodicallytomaintaintheglossynishofthe
cover.

4.Inspectthemachinefordamage,oilleaks,and
componentandtinewear.

40

Storage

StorageSafety

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire,keepitawayfrom
theplugtopreventaccidentalstarting,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,
unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.

•Runtheenginedryorremovethefuelwithahand

pump;neversiphonthefuel.Ifyoumustdrainthe
fueltank,doitoutdoors.

•FollowtheinstructionsinthisOperator’sManual

tosafelyunload,transport,andstorethemachine.

•Donotstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel

tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare
present,suchashotwaterandspaceheatersand
clothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
storingthemachineinanenclosure.

•AlwaysrefertotheOperator’sManualfor

importantdetailsifthemachineistobestoredfor
anextendedperiod.

StoringtheMachine

1.Raisethetines,stopthemachine,shutoffthe
engine,anddisconnectthespark-plugwire.

2.Washdirtandgrimefromtheentiremachine;
refertoCleaningtheMachine(page40).

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page23).

4.Greasethechainsandoatingtineassemblies;
refertoLubrication(page22).

5.Changetheengineoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page24).

6.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.
Repairorreplaceanywornordamagedparts.

7.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.

Note:Paintisavailablefromyourauthorized

Toroservicedealer.

8.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor
storagearea.

9.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

41

Troubleshooting

Problem

Theenginedoesnotstart.

Themachinevibratesabnormally .

Themachinedoesnotpullitselfuphills.

Thefrontwheelsmovebutthetinesdo
not.

Theenginesmokeswhenstarting.

Theengineisdifculttostartafter
transportingit.

Thegroundspeedisslow.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.ThethrottleleverisintheOFFposition.1.MovethethrottlelevertotheCHOKE

2.Thesparkplugisdisconnected.

3.Thefuelisturnedoff.3.Openthefuelvalve.

4.Thetraction-controlhandleisnotin
neutral.

1.Therearelooseboltsand/orbroken
parts.

1.Thedrivebelttothehydrostaticpump
isloose.

1.Achainordrivesprocketisbroken.1.Replacethebrokenchainorsprocket.

1.Theenginewastippedforward.1.Checktheaircleanerandreplaceitifit

1.Thefuelvalvewasnotclosedbefore
transportandtheengineisooded.

1.Thedriveorpumpbeltisworn,loose,
orbroken.

2.Theengineidleisnotsetproperly.

3.Thechainsarenotproperlytensioned.3.Adjustthetine-drivechain.

position.

2.Connectthesparkplug.

4.Releasethetraction-controlhandleso
itreturnstoneutral.

1.Stopthemachineandengine
immediately.Replaceanybrokenor
missingparts.

1.Checkandtightenthepump-drivebelt.

isfouled.Alwaystipthemachineback
whenservicing.

1.Alwaysclosethefuelvalvebefore
transportingthemachine.

1.Checkandtightenthepump-drivebelt,
orchangethebelt.

2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

42

CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation

Whatisthiswarning?

Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:

WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.

WhatisProp65?

Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto
California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother
reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto
informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.

Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith
theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the
CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese
chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all

AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2)
haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.

Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?

Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot
limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally,someonlineandmailorder
retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.

.

HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?

Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning
atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow
thefederalandinternationalstandards.

Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?

•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.

•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies

makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.

•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.

•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora

productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.

WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?

Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand
use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof
exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromToroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe
“nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifT orodoesnotprovidethese
warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

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