Toro 38700 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3409-326RevA

Walk-BehindRotaryBroom

ModelNo.38700—SerialNo.400000000andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3409-326*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives;
fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineonany
forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunless
theengineisequippedwithasparkarrester,asdenedin
Section4442,maintainedineffectiveworkingorderorthe
engineisconstructed,equipped,andmaintainedforthe
preventionofre.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

TheenclosedEngineOwner'sManualissuppliedfor
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.

modelandserialnumbersonthemachine.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserial-numberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Introduction

Toacquireasparkarresterforyourmachine,seeyourEngine
ServiceDealer.

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis
designedforremovingsnow,dust,anddirtfrom
pavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks,and
othersurfacesfortrafconresidentialorcommercial
properties,aswellasthatchfromgrass.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
machinedamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
machineproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comformachine
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourmachine.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourmachineready .Figure1identiesthelocationofthe

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Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

©2016—TheToro®Company
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Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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Contents

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

Training.................................................................4

Preparation.............................................................4

Operation...............................................................4

ClearingaCloggedBroom........................................5

MaintenanceandStorage..........................................5

SoundPressure.......................................................5

SoundPower..........................................................5

Hand/ArmVibration..............................................5

SlopeIndicator.......................................................6

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7

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

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

Specications........................................................10

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

Operation....................................................................11

FuelingtheMachine...............................................11

OperatingtheEngine..............................................12

DrivingtheMachine...............................................13

OperatingtheBroom..............................................14

CheckingtheSweepingPath....................................15

AdjustingtheBroomHeight....................................15

AdjustingtheBroomSideAngle...............................16

UsingtheAlternateCasterLocation..........................16

ClearingaCloggedBroom.......................................16

PreventingFreeze-up..............................................17

TransportingtheMachine........................................17

Maintenance.................................................................18

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................18

PreparingforMaintenance.......................................19

Lubrication............................................................19

EngineMaintenance...............................................19

FuelSystemMaintenance........................................22

DriveSystemMaintenance.......................................23

BroomMaintenance...............................................24

MaintainingtheBelts..............................................26

MaintainingtheChassis...........................................28

Storage........................................................................29

PreparingtheMachineforStorage............................29

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................29

Troubleshooting...........................................................30

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Safety

–Fillthefueltankoutdoorswithextremecare.Never

llthefueltankindoors.

Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore
theengineiseverstarted.

Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalertyou
topotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyallsafety
messagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoidpossibleinjury
ordeath.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecould
resultininjuryordeath.T oreducethispotential,
complywiththefollowingsafetyinstructions.

Training

•Readtheoperatingandserviceinstructionmanual

carefully.Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsand
theproperuseofthemachine.Knowhowtostopthe
machineanddisengagethecontrolsquickly.

•Donotallowadultstooperatethemachinewithout

properinstruction.

Preparation

CAUTION

Theoperationofanypoweredmachinecanresult
inforeignobjectsbeingthrownintotheeyes.

Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduring
operationorwhileperforminganadjustmentor
repair.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof85
dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearingloss
throughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.

•Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,particularly

smallchildren,andpets.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe

machineandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires,
andotherforeignobjects.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutwearingappropriate

personalprotectiveequipmentsuchashearingprotection,
safetyglassesorgoggles,dustmask,andgarments.
Wearfootwear,whichwillimprovetractiononslippery
surfaces.

•Handlefuelwithcare;itishighlyammable.

–Useanapprovedfuelcontainer.

–Neveraddfueltoarunningorhotengine.

–Securethefuelcapafterfuelingandwipeupany

spilledfuel.

•Lettheengineandmachineadjusttooutdoor

temperaturesbeforestartingtoclearsnow.

Operation

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.

Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

•Neverdirectdischargeatbystandersorallowanyonein

frontofthemachine.

•Takeallpossibleprecautionswhenleavingthemachine

unattended.Releasethebroom-drivelever,traction-drive
lever,stoptheengine,andremovethekey.

•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparmholdon

thehandles.Walk;neverrun.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor

light.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,orunderthe

inuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especially

whenoperatingthemachineinthereversetraveldirection.

•Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperating

position,beforeuncloggingthebroomhousing,and
whenmakinganyrepairs,adjustments,orinspections.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing

graveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertforhidden
hazardsortrafc.

•Neveroperatethemachineathightransportspeedson

slipperysurfaces.Usecarewhenreversing.

•Donotclearsnow,dirt,orthatchacrossthefaceof

slopes.Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirection
onslopes.Donotattempttoclearsteepslopes.

•Neveroperatethemachinenearglassenclosures,

automobiles,windowwells,dropoffs,etc.withoutproper
adjustmentofthesnowdischargeangle.Keepchildren
andpetsaway.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto

clearsnow,dirt,orthatchattoofastofarate.

•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstartingit

andformovingthemachineinoroutofthebuilding.
Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaustfumesaredangerous.

•Whencleaning,repairing,orinspecting,ensurethat

therotarybroomandallmovingpartshavestopped.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire,andkeepthewireaway
fromtheplugtopreventaccidentalstarting.

•Disengagethepowertotherotarybroomwhenthe

machineistransportedornotinuse.

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•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,remove

thewirefromthesparkplug,thoroughlyinspectthe
machineforanydamage,andrepairthedamagebefore
restartingandoperatingthemachine.

SoundPressure

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof89
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe

engineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.Vibrationis
generallyawarningoftrouble.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutproperguards,plates,

orothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.

•Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe

manufacturerofthemachine(suchaswheelweights,
counterweights,cabs,etc.).

ClearingaCloggedBroom

WARNING

Therotatingbroomcouldcauseseriousinjury.

Alwaysusecautionwhencleaningthebroom.

Toclearthebroom:

•Parkthemachineonlevelground,stoptheengine,wait

forallmovingpartstostop,andremovethespark-plug
wire(s).

•Sharpobjectscanbecomeentangledinthebristles.Wear

glovesandusecautionwhencleaningoutthebroomof
foreignobjects;neveruseyourbarehands.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO11201.

SoundPower

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof101dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

Hand/ArmVibration

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=6.4m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=5.5m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=2.6m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO20643.

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MaintenanceandStorage

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine

isrunning(exceptwherespecicallyrecommendedby
themanufacturer).

•Checkallofthefastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper

tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafe,working
condition.

•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinside

abuildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,suchas
hotwaterandspaceheaters,clothingdryers,etc.Allow
theenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachineinany
enclosure.

•AlwaysrefertotheinstructionsintheOperator’sManual

forimportantdetailsifthemachineistobestoredfor
anextendedperiod.

•Maintainorreplacethesafetyandinstructionlabels,as

necessary.

•Whenoperatinginsnowconditions,runthemachinefor

afewminutesafterthrowingsnowtopreventfreezeup
ofthebroomandhousing.

5

SlopeIndicator

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Figure3

1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis10°.Usetheslopeindicatortodeterminethedegreeofslopeof
hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan10°.Foldalongtheappropriatelinetomatchthe
recommendedslope.

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamageddecals.

decal112-9028

112-9028

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.

116-8505

1.Explosion/Firehazard—ReadtheOperator'sManual.Stop
theenginebeforellingthefueltank.Leave16mm(5/8
inch)atthetopofthetankforfuelexpansion.Donotoverll
thetank.

decal115-2903

115-2903

1.Grease

117–2718

decal116-8505

decal117-2718

1.Thrownobjecthazard—Do
notoperatewhenpeople
andpetsareinthearea.

decal116-8140

116-8140

2.Warning—Entanglement
hazard—stayclearofthe
rotatingbroom.

decal106-4525

106-4525

OrderPartNo.1 12-6633

1.Fast

2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds

3.Slow

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decal116-7370

116-7370

1.Warning—ReadtheOperator’sManual.Donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.Stayawayfrommoving
parts;keepallguardsinplace.

4.Warning—Stoptheengineandremovesparkplugbefore
adjusting,servicing,orcleaningmachineandattachments.
Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition,disengagebroom,
tractiondrive,andstopengine.Lookbehindandtotheside
beforechangingdirections.Donotcarrypassengers.

2.Thrownobjecthazard—Donotoperatewhenpeopleandpets
areinthearea;pickupobjectsthatcouldbethrownbybroom.

5.Warning—Entanglementhazard—stayclearoftherotating
broom.Broombristleswillmeltorburn—keepawayfrom
extremeheatorame.Donotoperateonanyrooforother
elevatedsurface.

3.Warning—Wearhearingprotection.6.Warning—Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan10degrees.
Useextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes;operate
acrossslopesnotupanddown.

126–0017

1.Engagetheleft-turnlevertoturnleft.4.EngagethePTOlevertoactivatethePTO.

2.Engagethetraction-controllevertoactivatethetractiondrive.5.Engagetheright-turnlevertoturnright.

3.Engagethebroom-anglelevertoadjustthebroom.

decal126-0017

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ProductOverview

Figure4

1.Wheel-clutchlever6.Traction-drivelever

2.Handle7.Fuelcap

3.Broom-anglelever8.Broom

4.Broom-drivelever9.Broom-height-adjustment

pin

5.Speed-selectorlever

Controls

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1.Chokecontrol

2.Fuel-shutoffvalve5.EngineOn/Offswitch

3.Throttlecontrol

Figure5

4.Engine-recoilhandle

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Usethefuel-shutoffvalvetoshutofftheowoffuelwhen
youwillnotusethemachineforafewdays,parkthemachine
insideabuilding,ortransportthemachinetoandfromthe
jobsite(Figure5).

Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthe
normaloperatingposition.

ChokeControl

Thechokecontrolisthetopleverlocatedontherear,left
sideoftheengineabovethefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure5).

Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.Movethe
leverlefttotheONpositionforacoldstart.Donotruna
warmenginewiththechokeintheONposition.

Movethelevertothelefttoshutoffthefuel.Movethelever
totherighttoturnonthefuel.

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolislocatedontherear,rightsideofthe
engineandbelowthefueltank(Figure5).

Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Movingthe
throttlecontroltotheleftincreasestheenginespeed,and
movingitrightdecreasestheenginespeed.

EngineOn/OffSwitch

Locatedontherightsideoftheengine(Figure5).

RotatetheswitchclockwisetotheONpositionbeforestarting
theengine.RotatetheswitchcounterclockwisetotheOFF
positiontostoptheengine.

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Wheel-ClutchLevers

Speed-SelectorLever

Thewheel-clutchleversarelocatedbelowtherightandleft
handles.

Thewheelclutchleversallowthedrivetomomentarily
disengageto1orbothwheelswiththetraction-drivelever
squeezed.Thisallowsforeasierturningandmaneuvering
themachine(Figure6).

Note:Squeezingbothwheelclutchleverssimultaneously
disengagesthedrivetobothwheels(free-wheeling).This
enablesyoutomanuallymovethemachinebackwardwithout
stoppingtoshiftitintoareversegear.Italsoallowsyouto
maneuverandtransportthemachinemoreeasilywhenthe
engineisnotrunning.

Thespeed-selectionleverislocatedonthemainconsole
panel(Figure6).

Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reversesettings.To
changespeeds,releasethetraction-drivelever,andshiftthe
speed-selectorlevertothedesiredsetting.Theleverlocksina
notchateachspeedsetting.

Broom-AngleLever

Thebroom-angleleverislocatedattherighthandle(Figure6).

Thebroom-anglelevercontrolstheanglelock.Thebroom
anglecanbelockedinto3positions:straightahead,orangled
totheleftorright19°.

Specications

Width

Length

Height

Weight

Enginespeed(noload)

118cm(46.5inches)

185.5cm(73inches)

105.5cm(41.5inches)

146.5kg(323lb)

Fullspeed:3600±100rpm

Figure6

1.Wheel-clutchlever4.Traction-drivelever

2.Handle

3.Broom-anglelever6.Broom-drivelever

5.Speed-selectorlever

Broom-DriveLever

Thebroom-driveleverislocatedabovetherighthandle
(Figure6).

Toengagethebroom,squeezethelevertothehandle.To
disengagethebroom,releasetherightlever.

Traction-DriveLever

Thetraction-driveleverislocatedabovethelefthandle
(Figure6).

Thetraction-drivelevercontrolstheforwardandreverse
motionofthemachine.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeeze
thelevertothehandle.

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Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.

Note:Holdingdownthetraction-driveleveragainstthe
handleengagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.

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Operation

FuelingtheMachine

Fueltankcapacity:4.1L(1.0USgallon)

•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.

Important:Donotusefueladditivesotherthanafuel
stabilizer/conditioner.Donotusefuelstabilizerswithan
alcoholbasesuchasethanol,methanol,orisopropanol.

DANGER

Whenfueling,undercertaincircumstances,astatic
chargecandevelop,ignitingthegasoline.Areor
explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouandothers
anddamageproperty.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
andawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegasoline-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel
theequipmentwithitswheelsontheround.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,notfromagasolinedispensernozzle.

•Ifyoumustuseagasolinedispensernozzle,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.

AddingFueltotheFuelTank

1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap(Figure7).

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,and
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13
mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
thegasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay
ignitethegasolinefumes.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.

•Neverbuymorethana30-daysupplyof
gasoline.

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Figure7

1.Fillerneck2.Fuel-tankcap

2.Removethecapfromthefueltank(Figure7).

3.Fillthefueltankwithunleadedgasolinetowithin6to
13mm(1/4to1/2inch)fromthetopofthetank.Do

notllintothellerneck.

Important:Donotllthetankmorethan6mm
(1/4inch)fromthetopofthetankbecausethe
gasolinemusthaveroomtoexpand.

4.Installthefuel-tankcapandwipeupanyspilled
gasoline(Figure7).

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OperatingtheEngine

PositioningtheAir-CleanerCoverfor
ColdorWarmAirTemperature

Important:Runningtheenginewiththeair-cleaner

coverpositionedforcold-weatheroperationinnormal
conditionscandamagetheengine.

Theair-cleanercoverhas2positions:thecoldornormal,
ambientairpositions:

Adjusttheair-cleanercoverasfollows:

•Whenoperatinginacoldambientaircondition(cold

airtemperatureandhumidity)—positiontheair-cleaner
coverwithsnowakedecalfacingout(Figure8).

Note:Usethispositionifyourmachineexhibits
carburetoricing.Symptomsincludetheengineruns
roughatidleorlowspeed,anditdischargesblackor
whitesmokeintheexhaust.

•Whenoperatinginanormalambientair

condition—positiontheair-cleanercoverwithsundecal
facingout(Figure8).

Note:Usethispositionifyourmachineisnotexhibiting
carburetoricing.

OpeningtheFuel-ShutoffValve

Movethefuel-shutoffvalvelocatedbelowthechoke,tothe
righttoturnonfuel(Figure9).

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Figure9

1.FUELONposition3.Choke

2.Fuel-shutoffvalve

StartingtheEngine

1.Ontherightsideoftheengine,rotatetheengine
On/OffswitchclockwisetotheONposition(Figure

10).

1.Normalambientair
position

Figure8

2.Coldambientairposition

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Figure10

1.Engine-recoilhandle

2.Throttle

3.Engineswitch(OFF
position)

4.Engineswitch(ON
position)

2.Ontherear,leftsideoftheengine,movethechoke
levertothelefttotheONposition.Onawarmengine,
leavethechokeintheOFFposition(Figure9).

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3.PlacethethrottlemidwaybetweentheSLOWandFAST
positionslocatedonrear,rightsideoftheengine
(Figure10).

4.Slowlypulltheengine-recoilhandleuntilyoufeel
resistanceandthenstop(Figure10).

Note:Allowtherecoilhandletoreturnandthen
sharplypullitstraightout.

Note:Allowtheropetoreturnslowly.

5.Allowtheenginetowarmupforseveralminutes,then
movethechoketowardtheOFFposition(Figure9).

StoppingtheEngine

1.Releasethebroom-driveleverandthetraction-drive
lever.

2.PlacethethrottlemidwaybetweentheSLOWandFAST
positions(Figure10).

3.Allowtheenginetorunforaminimumof15seconds,
thenturntheengineOn/OffswitchtotheOFF
positiontostoptheengine(Figure10).

4.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

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Figure11

Note:Ifthegroundspeedistoofast,debrisorsnow

willpileupinfrontofthebroomcausingthebroom
tobulldozeinsteadofsweep.Thiscandamagethe
bristlesandthedriveline.

2.Slowlysqueezethelefttraction-drivelevertothe
handle(Figure12).

Note:Holdingdownthetraction-driveleveragainst
thehandleengagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.

5.Usethefuel-shutoffvalvetoshutofftheowoffuel
whenyouwillnotusethemachineforafewdays,park
themachineinsideabuilding,ortransportthemachine
toandfromthejobsite(Figure9).

DrivingtheMachine

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty
damage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary.

Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction
leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable;
refertoCheckingtheTractionCable(page23)and

AdjustingtheTractionCable(page23)orcontactyour

authorizedT orodealer.

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Figure12

3.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetraction-drive
lever.

4.Tomoveforward,engagethetractiondriveandslowly
squeezethelefthandtractionlevertothehandle
(Figure13).

Note:Momentarilysqueezingandreleasingtheleftor
rightwheel-clutchleverallowsforsteeringadjustments
tokeepthemachinegoinginastraightline,especially
indeepsnow.

Note:Toturnright,liftupontherightwheel-clutch
leverandsqueezeittowardthehandle.Thisdisengages
thedrivetotherightwheel,whiletheleftwheel
continuesdriving,andthemachineturnstotheright.

DrivingForward

1.Placethespeedselectorlevertothedesiredforward
position,makingsurethatitlocksinthenotch(Figure

11).

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OperatingtheBroom

DANGER

Whenthemachineisinoperation,contactwith
rotatingormovingpartswillseverelyinjurehands
andfeet.

Figure13

Note:Similarly,squeezingtheleftwheel-clutchlever

turnsthemachinetotheleft.

Note:Whenyoucompletetheturn,releasethe
wheel-clutchlever.Thedriveengagesbothwheels
(Figure14).

Figure14

5.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetraction-drive
lever.

DrivingtheMachineRearward

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•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,stop
theengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugand
keepitawayfromtheplugtopreventsomeone
fromaccidentallystartingtheengine.

•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
broomwhileoperatingthemachine.

•Keepface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartof
yourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed,
moving,orrotatingparts.

WARNING

Contactwitharotatingbroomcanresultin

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seriouspersonalinjuryordeathtotheoperatoror
bystanders.

•Toremoveanobstructionfromthebroom;refer
toClearingaCloggedBroom(page16).

•Donotoperatethemachineifthebroomdrive
leverisnotfunctioningproperly.Contactyour
authorizedT orodealer.

1.Placethespeed-selectorleverintothedesired
reverse-speedrange,makingsurethatthespeed
selectorlocksinthenotch.

2.Tomoverearward,engagethetractiondriveandslowly
squeezethelefttractionlevertothehandle.

Note:Momentarilysqueezingandreleasingtheleftor
rightwheel-clutchleverallowsforsteeringadjustments
tokeepthemachinegoinginastraightline.

Note:Toturnright,squeezetherightwheel-clutch
levertowardthehandle.Thisdisengagesthedriveto
therightwheelwhiletheleftwheelcontinuesdriving,
andthemachineturnstotheright.

Note:Similarly,squeezingtheleftwheel-clutchlever
turnsthemachinetotheleft.

Note:Squeezingbothwheel-clutchleverssimultaneously
disengagesthedrivetobothwheels.Thisenablesyouto
movethemachinerearwardwithoutstoppingtoshiftitintoa
reversegear.Italsoallowsyoutomaneuverandtransportthe
machinemoreeasilywhentheengineisnotrunning.

WARNING

Therotatingbroomcanthrowstonesandother
foreignobjects,causingseriouspersonalinjuryto
theoperatorortobystanders.

•Keeptheworkingareaclearandfreeofall
objectsthatthebroomcouldpickupandthrow.

•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea
ofoperation.

CAUTION

Whenthebroomisengaged,itmaydrivethe
machineinthereversedirection.Ifthebroom
heightisadjustedtoolow,themachinemaymove
moreforcefullyinthereversedirection,causing
injuryand/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthebroomheightandadjustit
properlyorcontactyourauthorizedT orodealer.

1.SettheenginethrottletotheFastposition.

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2.Placethespeedselectorleverintothedesiredposition
andslowlysqueezethelefthandtractiondrivelever.

Important:Makesurethatthetractiondriveis
engagedbeforeoperatingthebroom;otherwise,
thebroommaydrivethemachineinthereverse
direction.

3.Toengagethebroom,slowlysqueezetherightbroom
levertothehandle(Figure15).

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Figure16

Figure15

•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthe

wheelsslip,shiftthemachineintoalowergear.

•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthe

machineintoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinues
torideup,liftuponthehandles.

4.Tostopthebroom,releasetherightlever.

CheckingtheSweepingPath

Abroomsweepswiththetipsofitsbristles.Whenyouapply
toomuchdownwardpressure,thebroomnolongerusesits
tips;thebroomisnowworkingwiththesidesofthebristles.
Thislimitstheickingactionofthebristlesandsweeping
effectiveness,decreasingtheservicelifeofthebroom.

1.Drivetoaat,dustyareaandstopthemachine.

2.Withtheenginerunningmovethethrottlemidway
betweenSLOWANDFAST.

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1.51to102mm(2to4
inches)maximumwidth

2.Lengthofbroom

3.Sweptarea

8.Adjustthebroomheight,ifnecessary.

AdjustingtheBroomHeight

1.Drivetoaat,dustyareaandstopthemachine.

2.Disengagethebroomandstoptheengine.

3.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

4.TurntheengineOn/OffswitchtotheOFFposition.

5.Toadjustthebroomheight,removeandretainthepin
fromtheadjustersleeveandwheeltubeofthecaster
(Figure17).

3.Engagethebroomandallowthebroomtosweepfor
approximately30seconds.

4.Disengagethebroomandstoptheengine.

5.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

6.TurntheengineOn/OffswitchtotheOFFposition.

7.Makesuretheareasweptequalsthelengthofthe
broomandamaximumwidthof51to102mm(2to
4inches).

1.Caster-wheeltube

2.Positionstoachieve3mm
(1/8inch)increments

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Figure17

3.Pin

4.Adjustersleeve

6.Raiseorlowerthecasterwheeltubetoachievethe
sweepareaasstatedinCheckingtheSweepingPath

(page15).

UsingtheAlternateCaster Location

Note:Selectanyholecombinationthatisinalignment

toplaceandlatchtheretainingpin;matchthesame
positionontheotherside.

7.Fornetuningadjustments,slidetheadjustersleeve
1pinholeupordownonthecasterwheeltubeto
adjustthebroomheightin3mm(1/8inch)increments
(Figure17).Repeatsteps5through7fortheother
casterwheel.

•Toraisethebroomin3mm(1/8inch)increments,

slightlyraisetheadjustersleeveandinsertthepin
intothenextpinholebelowthecurrentholeused.

•Tolowerthebroomin3mm(1/8inch)increments,

slightlylowertheadjustersleeveandinsertthepin
intothenextpinholeabovethecurrentholeused.

8.Whenyouattainthedesiredheight,securethepinon
eachcasterwheel,andcheckthesweepingarea.

AdjustingtheBroomSide Angle

1.Disengagethebroomandstoptheengine.

Whenworkinginsnow ,mountthecastersbehindthebroom
bristles(Figure18).

Figure18

1.Hardware

2.Caster

ClearingaCloggedBroom

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2.Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

3.Pushtheleverdownwiththethumbofyourrighthand
(Figure6).

4.Squeezetheleftwheel-clutchlevertothehandleand
pushthebroomhousingtothedesiredangle.

Note:Thebroomcanrotate19°totherightorleft,
orstraightahead.

5.Oncethebroomispositioned,releasethebroomangle
lever.

6.Releasetheleftwheel-clutchleverandmakesurethat
thebroomislockedintoplace.

WARNING

Therotatingbroomcouldcauseseriousinjury.

Shutoffthemachineandallowallrotatingpartsto
stopbeforecleaningthebroom.

•Ifthebroombecomesclogged,stayintheoperating

positionandreleasethelefttraction-drivelever.While
engagingthebroom,pushdownonthehandlestoraise
thefrontofthemachineafewcentimeters(inches)offthe
pavement.Thenliftthehandlesquicklytobumpthefront
ofthemachineonthepavement.Repeatifnecessary.

•Ifyoucannotunclogthebroombybumpingthefront

ofthemachine:

–Parkthemachineonlevelground.Stoptheengine,

waitforallmovingpartstostop,anddisconnectthe
spark-plugwire.

–Sharpobjectscanbecomeentangledinbristles.Use

glovesandcautionwhenremovingforeignobjects
fromthebroom;donotuseyourhands.

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PreventingFreeze-up

•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving

partsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhen
tryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhavedifculty
operatinganycontrolorpart,starttheengineandletit
runforafewminutes.

•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunforafew

minutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing.Engage
thebroomtoclearanyremainingsnowfrominsidethe
housing.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop,anddisconnectthespark-plugwire.Removeallice,
snow,orotherdebrisfromthemachine.

•Connectthespark-plugwire.Withtheengineswitchin

theOFFposition,pulltherecoil-starterhandleseveral
timestopreventtherecoilstarterfromfreezingup.

TransportingtheMachine

WARNING

Usingrampsthatarenotstrongenoughorproperly
supportedtoloadthemachineontothetransport
vehiclecouldbedangerous.Therampscould
collapse,causingthemachinetofall,whichcould
causeinjury.

•Useproperrampsthataresecuredtothetruck
ortrailer.

•Keepfeetandlegsoutfromunderthemachine
whenloadingandunloading.

PreparingtoTransporttheMachine

Performthefollowingbeforetransportingthemachine:

•Besurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisclosed.

•Useaheavy-dutytrailertotransportthemachine.Place

themachineineitheraforwardorreversegear,then
blockthewheels.

•Securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerwithstraps,

chains,cables,orropes.

•Besurethatthetrailerhasallthenecessarylightingand

markingasrequiredbylaw.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst2hours

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

Every300hours

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checkthetractioncable.

•Checkthebroomcable.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checkthebroom-shaftshearpin.

•Checkforloosehardware.

•Cleanthefoampre-cleaner(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Checktheconditionofthebelts.

•Lubricatethebroom-angle-lockpin.

•Changetheengineoil(morefrequentlyinsevereconditions).

•Checkthesparkplug.

•Replacethefoampre-cleaner.

•Replacethepaperairlter(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).

•Lubricatethehexshaft.

•Checkthetractioncable.

•Checkthebroomcable.

•Checktheairpressureinthedrivetiresandinatethemto116to137kPa(17
to20psi).

•Drainthegasolineandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorat
theendoftheseason.

•Haveanauthorizedservicedealerinspectandreplacethetraction-drivebelt,if
necessary.

Important:Youcanndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyourmachineatwww.Toro.com.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.Forengineadjustments,

repairs,orwarrantyservicenotcoveredinthismanual,contacttheauthorizedengineservicedealer.

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PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Shutofftheengineandallowittocool.

3.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug
andkeepthewireawayfromtheplug,toprevent
accidentalstarting(Figure19).

2.Removethebeltcoverandtheengineshield.

3.Movethespeed-selectorlevertotheR2position.

4.Dipalong,clean,small-tippedpaintbrushin
automotiveengineoilandlightlylubricatethehexshaft
(Figure21).

Important:Donotgetoilontherubberwheelor
thealuminumfriction-driveplateasthetraction
drivewillslip(Figure21).

Note:Rockthemachineforwardandrearwardto
rotatethehexshaft.

Figure19

1.Spark-plugwire

Lubrication

LubricatingtheBroom-Angle-LockPin
andtheHexShaft

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Yearly

1.Lubricatethebroom-angle-lockpinttingwithNo.2
lithiumgrease(Figure20).

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Figure21

1.Aluminumfriction-drive
plate

2.Hexshaft

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5.Movethespeedselectorlevertoposition6.

6.Lubricatetheotherendofthehexshaft.

7.Movethespeedselectorleverforwardandrearward
afewtimes.

8.Installthebeltcoverandtheengineshield.

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Cleanthefoam

pre-cleaner(morefrequentlyindusty
conditions).

Every200hours—Replacethefoampre-cleaner.

Every300hours—Replacethepaperairlter(more
frequentlyindustyconditions).

1.Broom-angle-lockpin

Figure20

Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithouttheair

lterassembly;extremeenginedamagemayoccur.

1.Releasethelatchesonthecoverfortheaircleaner.

2.Removethecoverandcleanitthoroughly(Figure22).

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Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom
fallingintothebase.

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Figure22

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1.Air-lterbase4.Cover

2.Paperairlter

3.Foampre-cleaner

5.Latchontheair-cleaner
cover(2)

3.Removethefoampre-cleaner,washitwithamild
detergentandwater,andthenblotitdry(Figure22).

4.Removeandinspectthepaperairlter(Figure22);
discarditifitisexcessivelydirty.

Important:Donottrytocleanapaperlter.

5.Wipedirtawayfromthebaseandthecoverwitha
moistrag.

Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom
enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.

6.Installthefoampre-cleanerontothepaperairlter
(Figure22).

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Figure23

1.Alignment-arrowdecal(normalambientairpositionshown)

9.Securetheair-ltercovertothebasewiththelatches.

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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

EngineOilType:Toro4–CyclePremiumEngineOil

Usehigh-qualitydetergentoils(includingsynthetic)ofAPI
(AmericanPetroleumInstitute)serviceclassSJorhigher.
Selecttheviscositybasedontheairtemperatureattimeof
operationasshowninthetablebelow .

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Figure24

Note:Useanewpaperairlterifyoudiscardedthe

oldone.

7.Installtheairlterassemblytotheair-lterbase
(Figure22).

8.Alignthearrowdecalontheair-cleanercoverandthe
arrowdecalonthebase(Figure23).

Checktheoillevelwhentheengineiscold.

1.Cleantheareaaroundthedipstick.

2.Removethedipstickandreadtheoillevel(Figure25).

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Figure25

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every100hours(morefrequentlyinsevere
conditions).

Oilcapacity:0.60L(0.63qt)

Note:Draintheengineoilwhiletheengineiswarm.

1.Placeapanunderdrainttingandremovetheoil-drain
cap(Figure26).

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1.Fillerneck2.Dipstick

3.Removethedipstickandwipeofftheoilwithaclean
rag.

4.Insertthedipstickintothellerneck,restitontheoil
llerneck,andturnitcounterclockwiseuntilthecap
dropsdowntolowestpointofthethreadleads.

Note:Donotthreadthecapontothetube.

5.Removedipstickandcheckoillevel.

Note:Donotoperatetheenginewiththeoillevel
belowtheAddmarkorabovetheFullmarkonthe
dipstick.

Note:Theoillevelshouldbeattopoftheindicator
onthedipstick(Figure25).

•Iftheoillevelislow ,performthefollowing:

A.Pourthespeciedoilintothellerneck

(Figure25).

Note:Donotoverlltheenginewithoil.

B.Repeatsteps3through5.

•Iftheoillevelishigh,preformthefollowing:

A.Removethecapfromthedraintting.

B.Draintheoiluntiltheoillevelisatthetopof

theindicatorondipstick;refertosteps1of

ChangingtheEngineOil(page21).

C.Installthecapontothedraintting;referto

step2ofChangingtheEngineOil(page21).

6.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandtightenthe
dipstickbyhand.

Figure26

1.Draintting

2.Cap

3.Drainpan

2.Allowtheoiltodrainandtheninstalltheoil-draincap.

3.Cleanaroundthellerneckandremovethedipstick.

4.Filltothespeciedcapacitywiththespeciedoiland
replacethedipstick;refertoCheckingtheEngine-Oil

Level(page20).

Note:Donotoverlltheenginewithoil.

5.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

6.Starttheengineandcheckforleaks.

7.Stoptheengineandchecktheoillevel;referto

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page20).

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CheckingtheSparkPlug

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1 2

4

3

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Sparkplugtype:Champion®RC12YC,Kohler®12132
02-S,orKoher2513214-S(RFIcompliant)

Spark-pluggap:0.76mm(0.030inch)

1.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromtheterminalof
thesparkplug(Figure19).

2.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseofthesparkplug.

3.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderheadby
rotatingtheplugcounterclockwise.

4.Examinetheplugforwearanddamage(Figure27).

Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,ordirty
sparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodes,because
gritenteringthecylindercandamagetheengine.

FuelSystemMaintenance

DrainingtheFuelSystem

1.Locatethedrainboltthatisinthesideportofthe
carburetorbowl(Figure28).

Figure27

1.Groundelectrode

2.Centerelectrode4.Spark-pluggap0.76mm

3.Insulator

(0.030inch)

5.Checkthespark-pluggapwithawiregauge(Figure27).

Note:Ifnecessary,adjustthegapto0.76mm(0.030
inch)bycarefullybendingthegroundelectrode.

6.Installthesparkplugbythreadingitintothecylinder
headandtorquingtheplugto20N-m(14lb-ft).

7.Connectthespark-plugwiretotheterminalofthe
sparkplug.

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Figure28

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1.Bowl-retainingscrew2.Drainbolt

2.Aligntheequipmentthatyouwillusetocollectthefuel
beneaththedrainscrew .

3.Removethedrainscrewfromthecarburetorandallow
thefueltodrainfromthefueltankandthecarburetor.

Note:Donotremovethebowl-retainingscrewfrom
carburetor.

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Figure30

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Figure29

1.Sideportofthecarburetor
bowl

2.Drainbolt

4.Installthedrainboltintothesideportofthecarburetor.

DriveSystemMaintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Turnofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andleaveengineswitchintheOFFposition.

2.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires.

1.Pin

2.6mm(1/4inch)

AdjustingtheTractionCable

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Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreversespeeds
oritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever,adjustthe
tractioncable.

Withthetractionleverdisengaged,checkthepininthe
elongatedslotintheleftsideofthemachineabovethetire.
Thereshouldbeagapof6mm(1/4inch)fromthefront
oftheslottothefrontedgeofthepin;refertoChecking

theTractionCable(page23).

Ifthelefttractioncableisnotproperlyadjusted,dothe
followingsteps:

1.Loosenthejamnut(Figure31).

2.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthepinuntil
itisthepropergapfromthefrontedgeoftheslot
(Figure31).

3.Tightenthejamnut(Figure31).

3.Inatethedrivetiresto117to138kPa(17to20psi).

CheckingtheTractionCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours

Yearly

1.Turnofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
anddisconnectthespark-plugwire.

2.Withthetractionleverdisengaged,checkthepinin
theelongatedslotintheleftsideofthemachineabove
thetire(Figure30).

Note:Thereshouldbeagapof6mm(1/4inch)
fromthefrontoftheslottothefrontedgeofthepin
(Figure30).

Note:Ifadjustmentisnecessary,refertoAdjusting

theTractionCable(page23).

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Figure31

1.Jamnut2.Turnbuckle

AdjustingtheWheel-ClutchCable

1.Squeezetheleverfully,thencheckthegapbetweenthe
bottomofthehandleandthewheel-clutchleverend
(Figure32).

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Figure32

Note:Thegapshouldbeapproximatelythethickness

ofapencil(6mmor1/4inch).Ifitisgreater,loosen
thecableclampnut,slidethecablejacketupslightly,
tightenthecableclampnut,andcheckthegapagain.

2.Repeatfortheothercable(Figure32).

BroomMaintenance

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CheckingtheBroom-ShaftShearPin

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Turnofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
anddisconnectthespark-plugwire.

3.Checktheshearpinlocatedonthebroomshafton
eithersideofthegearbox.

Figure33

1.Nut

2.Shearpin

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Figure34

1.Broomsupport4.Endbearing

2.Locknut

3.Washer

5.Carriagebolt

3.Manuallypullthepowerunitrearwardtoremovethe
broomassemblyfromthemachine.

4.Supportthesplineshaftoneithersideofthegearbox.

5.Standthebroomcoreassemblyonendsothattheend
retainerplatefacesupward(Figure35).

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4.Iftheshearpinisdamaged,removethepin,replaceit,
andsecuretheitwithanut.

ReplacingWornorDamagedBroom
Segments

ServiceInterval:Asrequired.

1.Raisethebroombysettingthecasterpositions.

2.Onbothsidesofthemachine,removeandretainthe
carriagebolts,washers,andlocknutsthatsecurethe
endbearingstothebroomsupport.

1.Hardware

2.End-retainerplate

3.Broomsegment

6.Removeandretainthehardwarefromtheend-retainer
plate(Figure35).

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Figure35

4.Supportshaft

5.Alignmentngers

7.Removethedamagedbroomsegment(s).

AdjustingtheBroomDrive

8.Installthenewsegment(s)bystaggeringthemetalring
alignmentngersasshowninFigure35.

Important:Y oumaydamagethebroomassembly
ifyoudonotproperlyinstallthebroomsegments.

9.Installthebroomassemblyontothemachine.

Important:Makesurethatthebearingsetscrews
aretightenedbeforeoperatingthebroom.

CheckingtheBroomCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours

Yearly

1.Turnofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
anddisconnectthespark-plugwire.

2.Removethebeltcoverandengineshield.

3.Withthebroomleverdisengaged,ensurethegap
betweenthebroom-clutchassemblyandthetabis3.2
mm(1/8inch).

Note:Ifthebroomisnotproperlyadjusted,referto

AdjustingtheBroomDrive(page25).

Ifthebroomcableisnotproperlyadjusted;refertoChecking

theBroomCable(page25),andthenperformthefollowing

steps:

1.Loosenthejamnut(Figure37).

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Figure37

1.Jamnut2.Turnbuckle

1.Broom-clutchassembly

2.Tab

2.Loosenortightentheturnbucklethatadjuststhe
tensiononthecable(Figure37).

3.Adjusttheturnbuckleuntilthegapbetweenthebroom
clutchassemblyandthetabis3.2mm(1/8inch)
(Figure36).

4.Tightenthejamnut.

5.Ifthebroomcableisproperlyadjustedbutaproblem
remains,contactyourAuthorizedToroServiceDealer.

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Figure36

3.3.2mm(1/8inch)

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MaintainingtheBelts

CheckingtheConditionoftheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Removetheknobandwasherthatsecurestheengine
coverandthebeltcovertothemachine(Figure38).

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Figure39

Figure38

1.Knob4.Platenut

2.Washer5.Beltcover

3.Enginecover

2.Checkthe2beltsfordamageorwear.

Note:Replaceanydamagedorexcessivelyworn
belt(s).

3.Alignthebeltcoverandtheenginecovertothe
machineandtheplatenut(Figure38).

4.Securethebeltcoverandtheenginecovertothe
machinewiththeknobandwasher(Figure38).

1.Spacer

2.Pulleyshield5.Bolt

3.Beltguide

4.Washer

3.Slipthebeltforwardovertheforwardgrooveofthe
enginepulley(Figure40).

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Figure40

RemovingtheBroom-DriveBelt

1.Removetheenginecoverandthebeltcoverfromthe
machine;refertostep1ofCheckingtheConditionof

theBelts(page26).

2.Removethe2boltsand2washersthatsecurethebelt
guidetothemachine,andremovethebeltguideand
thespacer(Figure39).

Note:Thespacerislocatedbetweentheengineand
thepulleyshield.

1.Enginepulley3.Broom-gearboxpulley

2.Broomdrivebelt4.Traction-controlbracket

4.Slipthebeltoffofthebroom-gearboxpulley,
movethebeltrearwardbetweenthepulleyandthe
traction-controlbracket,andremovethebeltfromthe
machine(Figure40).

InstallingtheBroom-DriveBelt

1.Alignthereplacementbeltbetweenthepulleyandthe
traction-controlbracket(Figure40).

2.Slipthebeltontothegrooveatthebottomofthe
broom-gearboxpulley(Figure40).

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3.Slipthebeltontotheforwardgrooveoftheengine
pulley(Figure40).

Note:Ensurethatthebeltisnottwisted.

4.Alignthespacerbetweentheengineandthepulley
shinedandaligntheholesinthespacer,engine,and
shield(Figure39).

5.Securethepulleyguidetothemachinewiththebolts
andwashers(Figure39)thatyouremovedinstep2of

RemovingtheBroom-DriveBelt(page26).

RemovingtheTractionBelt

1.Removethebroom-drivebelt;refertoRemovingthe

Broom-DriveBelt(page26).

2.Removethehairpinfromthetraction-controlrod
(Figure41).

Figure42

1.Tensionpulley4.Tractionpulley

2.Reargroove(engine
pulley)

3.Tractionbelt

5.Traction-controlbracket

5.Pullthetensionpulleyoutward(Figure42).

6.Slipthetractionbeltoutofthegrooveofthetraction
pulleyandupbetweenthepulleyandthefrictionwheel
(Figure43).

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Figure41

1.Hairpin3.Traction-controlbracket

2.Traction-controlrod

3.Removetraction-controlrodfromthetraction-control
bracketbymovingtherodinward(Figure41).

4.Pivotthetraction-controlbracketandtractionpulley
forward(Figure42).

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Figure43

1.Tractionpulley3.Frictionwheel

2.Belt

7.Slipthebeltoffthereargrooveoftheenginepulley
andremovethebeltfromthemachine(Figure42).

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InstallingtheTractionBelt

1.Alignthetractionbeltbetweenthefrictionwheeland
thetractionpulley(Figure43).

2.Alignthebeltintothegrooveatthebottomofthe
tractionpulley(Figure42).

3.Pullthetensionpulleyoutward(Figure42).

4.Alignthebeltintothereargrooveoftheenginepulley
(Figure42).

Note:Releasethetensionpulley.

5.Movethetraction-controlbracketrearwardandalign
theholeinthebracketwiththetraction-controlrod
(Figure41).

6.Sliptherodthroughthebracketandsecuretherod
withthehairpin(Figure41).

7.Installthebroom-drivebelt;refertoInstallingthe

Broom-DriveBelt(page26).

8.Installtheenginecoverandthebeltcover;refertostep

1ofCheckingtheConditionoftheBelts(page26).

MaintainingtheChassis

CheckingforLooseHardware

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Visuallyinspectthemachineforanyloosemissing
hardwareoranyotherpossibleproblem.

2.Tightenallloosehardwarebeforeoperatingthe
machine.

3.Replaceallmissinghardwarebeforeoperatingthe
machine.

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Storage

WARNING

Gasolinefumesarehighlyammable,explosive,
anddangerousifinhaled.Ifyoustorethemachine
inanareawithanopename,thegasolinefumes
mayigniteandcauseanexplosion.

•Donotstorethemachineinahouse(living
area),basement,oranyotherareawhereignition
sourcesmaybepresent,suchashotwaterand
spaceheaters,clothesdryers,furnaces,and
otherlikeappliances.

•Donottipthemachinebackwardwithfuelin
thetank;otherwise,fuelmayleakoutofthe
machine.

15.Cleanthemachinethoroughly.

16.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailablefroman
AuthorizedToroServiceDealer.Sandaffectedareas
beforepainting,andusearustpreventativetoprevent
themetalpartsfromrusting.

17.Tightenallloosescrews,bolts,andlocknuts.Repairor
replaceanydamagedparts.

18.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dryplace
outofthereachofchildren.Allowtheenginetocool
beforestoringitinanyenclosure.

RemovingtheMachinefrom Storage

1.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly
usingthestartertoblowtheexcessoilfromthe
cylinder.

PreparingtheMachinefor Storage

1.Supporttheframe,sothebristlesarenottouching
theground.

Note:Thebristleswillbecomedeformedandthe
broomwillbeoutofalignmentifthebristlesare
touchingthegroundforanextendedperiodoftime.

2.Keepthebroomawayfromsunlight,weather,and
temperaturechangestopreventbrittleness.

3.Thoroughlycleanthebroomandensurethatitisfree
ofallcausticchemicalsand/orresidue.

4.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizerto
freshfuel.

5.Addthetreatedfueltothemachineandruntheengine
for10minutes.

6.Drainthefuelfromthefuelsystem;refertoDraining

theFuelSystem(page22).

7.Runthemachineuntiltheenginestopsfromrunning
outoffuel.

8.Primetheengineandstartitagain.

2.Installthesparkplugbyhandandthentorqueitto

20.4N-m(15ft-lb).

3.Connectthespark-plugwire.

4.Performtheannualmaintenanceproceduresasgiven
intheRecommendedMaintenanceSchedule;referto

Maintenance(page18).

9.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.

10.Allowittocool.

11.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.

12.Removethesparkplug,add30ml(1oz)ofengineoil
throughthespark-plughole,andpullthestarterrope
slowlyseveraltimes.

13.Looselyinstallthesparkplug.

14.Disposeofanyunusedfuelproperly.Recycleit
accordingtolocalcodes,oruseitinyourautomobile.

Note:Donotstorestabilizedfuelformorethan
90days.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or
failstokeeprunning.

Theenginelosespower.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

3.Thethrottleandchokearenotinthe
correctposition.

4.Thereisdirtinfuelvalve.4.Cleanthefuel-valvescreenandcup.

5.Thefuel-capventisblocked.5.Cleanthefuel-capvent.

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

7.Theaircleanerisdirty.

8.Thesparkplugisfaulty.8.Clean,adjustorreplacethesparkplug.

9.Thespark-plugwireisnotconnected.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeedoradjust

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseis
incorrect.

4.Thereisdirtinfueltanklter.4.Cleanthefuel-tanklter.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

3.Besurethethrottlecontrolismidway
betweentheSlowandFastpositions,
andthechokeisintheOnpositionfor
acoldengineortheOffpositionfora
warmengine.

6.Contactanauthorizedengineservice
dealer.

7.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner
element.

9.Checkthespark-plugwireconnection.

thebroom.

2.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner
element.

3.Checktheoillevelinthecrankcase.

5.Contactanauthorizedengineservice
dealer.

Thebroomdoesnotcleanthesurface.

Thebroomdoesnotrotate.

Themachinepullsleftorright.

Thereisabnormalvibration.

1.Thebroomheightisincorrect.1.Adjustthebroomheight.

2.Thetirepressureinthedrivetiresis
notcorrect.

3.Youarecleaningtoomuchdebrisat
onetime.

1.Thebroomisclogged.1.Unclogthebroom.

2.Thebroomdriveleverisnotengaged.2.Engagethebroomdrivelever.

3.Thebroomdrivebeltisslipping.3.Adjustorreplacethebelt.

4.Thebeltisbroken.4.Replacethebelt.

5.Theshearpinisbroken.5.Replacetheshearpin.

1.Thetirepressureinthedrivetiresis
notcorrect.

1.Thedrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Installanewbelt. Themachinedoesnotdrive.

2.Thedrivebeltisoffapulley.

1.Thebroomassemblyislooseor
damaged.

2.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.2.Tightentheengine-mountingbolts.

3.Theenginepulleyoridlerpulleyis
loose.

4.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

5.Thebeltisdamaged.5.Installanewbelt.

2.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive
tires.

3.Slowdownandclearsmallerareasof
debris.

1.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive
tires.

2.Replaceoradjustthebelt.

1.Tightenthehardware,replacethe
broomassembly,orcontactan
AuthorizedToroServicedealer.

3.Tightentheappropriatepulley .

4.ContactanAuthorizedT oroService
dealer.

Thebroomdoesnotstopwhenthedrive
leverisreleased.

1.Thebroom-drivebeltisoutof
adjustment.

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1.Checkthebroom-driveadjustment.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thebroomwearsoutprematurely .1.Youareusingtheincorrectbroom

Thespeedselectorisdifculttomoveor
frozeninplace.

height.

1.Thehexshaftneedslubrication.1.Lubricatethehexshaft.

1.Adjustthebroomheight.

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Notes:

Notes:

Notes:

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TheInformationToroCollects
ToroWarrantyCompany(T oro)respectsyourprivacy .Inordertoprocessyourwarrantyclaimandcontactyouintheeventofaproductrecall,weaskyou
tosharecertainpersonalinformationwithus,eitherdirectlyorthroughyourlocalT orocompanyordealer .

TheT orowarrantysystemishostedonserverslocatedwithintheUnitedStateswhereprivacylawmaynotprovidethesameprotectionasapplies
inyourcountry.

BYSHARINGYOURPERSONALINFORMATIONWITHUS,YOUARECONSENTINGTOTHEPROCESSINGOFYOURPERSONALINFORMATION
ASDESCRIBEDINTHISPRIV ACYNOTICE.

TheWayT oroUsesInformation
Toromayuseyourpersonalinformationtoprocesswarrantyclaims,tocontactyouintheeventofaproductrecallandforanyotherpurposewhichwetell
youabout.ToromayshareyourinformationwithT oro'safliates,dealersorotherbusinesspartnersinconnectionwithanyoftheseactivities.Wewillnot
sellyourpersonalinformationtoanyothercompany.Wereservetherighttodisclosepersonalinformationinordertocomplywithapplicablelawsand
withrequestsbytheappropriateauthorities,tooperateoursystemsproperlyorforourownprotectionorthatofotherusers.

RetentionofyourPersonalInformation
Wewillkeepyourpersonalinformationaslongasweneeditforthepurposesforwhichitwasoriginallycollectedorforotherlegitimatepurposes
(suchasregulatorycompliance),orasrequiredbyapplicablelaw .

Toro'sCommitmenttoSecurityofY ourPersonalInformation
Wetakereasonableprecautionsinordertoprotectthesecurityofyourpersonalinformation.Wealsotakestepstomaintaintheaccuracyandcurrent
statusofpersonalinformation.

AccessandCorrectionofyourPersonalInformation
Ifyouwouldliketorevieworcorrectyourpersonalinformation,[e-mail].

AustralianConsumerLaw

AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer.

374-0282RevC

Alimitedwarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)

TheToroWarranty

TurfRenovation

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroW arrantyCompany ,pursuanttoan
agreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourToroProductslistedbelowto
befreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.

Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay
transportationcosts.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromtheoriginaldateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

Walk-BehindAerator1year

1

•Engine
Stand-OnAerator

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1

•Engine
Dethatcher1year

1

•Engine
TurfSeeder

1

•Engine

1

•Engine
Stand-OnSpreaderSprayer

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1

•Engine
Walk-BehindRotaryBroom1year

1

•Engine
BrushCutter

1

•Engine

Whereawarrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocost
toyouincludingdiagnosis,labor,andparts.

1

SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheengine

manufacturer.

2years
1year

1yearPartsOnly
2years

2years
1year
Honda–2years

Subaru–5years
1year

1yearPartsOnly
5years

2years
1year
2years

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor
workmanship,followthisprocedure

1.ContactanyAuthorizedServicingOutlettoarrangeserviceattheir
dealership.T olocateoneconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsiteat
www.T oro.com.Select“WheretoBuy”andselect“Contractor”under
producttype.Y oumayalsocallourtollfreenumberbelow.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothem.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceOutlet’sanalysis
orwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

ToroWarrantyCompany
811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1196
TollFree:888-384-9939

**

ToroAuthorizedRentalCustomerswhohavepurchasedproductsdirectlyfromT oroandhave

signedtheT oroRentalCustomerAgreementhavetheabilitytoperformtheirownwarrantywork.

PleasevisitT oro’sRentalPortalforelectronicwarrantyclamlingproceduresorcallthetollfree

numberabove.

**

:

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance
proceduresdescribedintheOperator’sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,

whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.Parts
scheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenance(“MaintenanceParts”),
arewarrantedfortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtime
forthatpart.Failuretoperformrequiredmaintenanceandadjustmentscan
begroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaim.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarrantyperiod
aredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot
coverthefollowing:

•Productfailureswhichresultfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,

modied,orunapprovedaccessories

•Failuretoperformrequiredmaintenanceand/oradjustments

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel

procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains

morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use

overonemonth

•Productfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheproductinanabusive,

negligent,orrecklessmanner

•Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobedefective.

Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,include,belts,cutters,
clutches,blades,teeth,sparkplugs,tires,lters,etc.

•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuenceinclude,weather,storage,

contamination,lubricants,additives,orchemicals,etc.

•Normal“wearandtear”itemsincudespaintedsurfacesandscratched

decals,etc.

•Anycomponentcoveredbyaseparatemanufacturer’swarranty

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

GeneralConditions

RepairbyanAuthorizedServicingOutletorSelf-ServiceasanAuthorized
RentalCustomerisyoursoleremedyunderthewarranty.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor
indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe
useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof
repairsunderthiswarranty .Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability
andtnessforusearelimitedtothedurationofthisexpresswarranty.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential
damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe
aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother
rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

ExceptfortheenginewarrantycoverageandtheEmissionswarranty
referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty .The
EmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredbyaseparate
warrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S.Environmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)ortheCaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(CARB).
RefertotheCaliforniaEmissionControlWarrantyStatementsuppliedwith
yourProductorcontainedintheenginemanufacturer’sdocumentationfor
details.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

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

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oro
Dealer.

374-0289RevF