Toro 51984 Operator's Manual

Form No. 3365-751 Rev. A

POWERVAC

™

Model No. 51984—310000001 & Up

If you have questions concerning

your blower, please call us
at 1-866-574-9242 (US) or
1-866-574-9243 (Canada).

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the Operator’s Manual. Save this manual.

English (EN), French (FR), and Spanish (ES)

READ THIS INFORMATION

Before you use your new Powervac™, read the following helpful hints to
get you started.

Fueling

WARNING:

Gasoline and its vapors are highly ammable and

explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and
property damage, handle it with care. Keep away

from ignition sources and open ames, handle

outdoors only, do not smoke and wipe up spills
immediately.

1. Obtain a clean container that is approved for use with gasoline.

2. Mix all of the 2-cycle oil provided with 1 US gallon of 87-octane, unleaded
gasoline (50:1).

3. Fill the blower’s fuel tank carefully.

Cold Starting vs. Warm Starting

When you restart the blower and you are not sure whether the engine is still warm, set the choke

lever to RUN, lock the throttle wide open, and pull the recoil starter grip. If the engine does not start
within 5 pulls, refer to “To Start a Cold Engine” later in this manual.

Flooded Engine

If the engine does not start, it may be ooded. Relax, this is easy to correct. Set the choke lever to

RUN. Lock the throttle wide open and pull the recoil starter grip quickly for 10 to 12 pulls.

If the engine still does not start, refer to “Troubleshooting” later in this manual.

For questions concerning your blower,

call us toll free at 1-866-574-9242 (US) or

CALL

1-866-574-9242 (US) or
1-866-574-9243 (Canada)

1-866-574-9243 (Canada).

WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................................4

General Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................................................5

Specic Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................................6

Symbols.........................................................................................................................................................................................7

Product Labels ..............................................................................................................................................................................8

Features ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-10

Product Specications ...........................................................................................................................................................9

Assembly................................................................................................................................................................................11-13

Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Assembling The Blower Tubes ............................................................................................................................................ 11

Grounding Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................ 11

Installing the Vacuum Handle .............................................................................................................................................. 12

Installing the Vacuum Bag ................................................................................................................................................... 12

Installing the Vacuum Tubes .......................................................................................................................................... 12-13

Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14-17

Applications .........................................................................................................................................................................14

Mixing Fuel .........................................................................................................................................................................14

Filling the Tank ....................................................................................................................................................................14

Oxygenated Fuels ................................................................................................................................................................14

Starting and Stopping ..........................................................................................................................................................15

Operating the Blower ..................................................................................................................................................... 15-16

Throttle Lock ................................................................................................................................................................. 16-17

Vacuum Operation ...............................................................................................................................................................17

Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................................... 18-21

General Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................................................18

Replacing and Cleaning the Air Filter .................................................................................................................................18

Cleaning the Exhaust Port, Mufer and Spark Arrestor ......................................................................................................19

Vacuum Bag .........................................................................................................................................................................19

Fuel Cap ...............................................................................................................................................................................19

Spark Plug Replacement ......................................................................................................................................................20

Storing the Product ..............................................................................................................................................................20

Emissions Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................................................................................20

High Altitude Engine Operation ..........................................................................................................................................21

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................................................21

Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................................ 22-24

Table of Contents

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.

We would like for you to be completely satised with your new product, so feel free to contact an authorized service dealer

for help with service, genuine Toro parts, or other information you may require.

Whenever you contact an authorized service dealer, always know the model and serial numbers of the product. These num­bers will help the service representative provide exact information about your specic product. You will nd the model and
serial number data label located on the bottom of the housing.

For your convenience, write the product model and serial numbers in the space below.

Model No.
Serial No.

Data

Label

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product correctly. Reading this manual will help you
and others avoid personal injury and damage to the product. Although Toro designs, produces, and markets safe, state-of-the-

art products, you are responsible for using the product properly and safely. You are also responsible for training persons you
allow to use the product about safe operation.

The Toro warning system in this manual identies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others
avoid personal injury, even death. DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are signal words that identify the level of hazard.
However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful. Two other words, “Important” and “Note,” highlight information.

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Introduction

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, re and/or carbon monoxide poisoning which will cause death or serious personal injury.



Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this

unit.



Never start or run the engine inside a closed area; breath-

ing exhaust fumes can kill.



Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to

comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.

Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.



Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 feet

away.



Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.

Do not wear loose-tting clothing, short pants, sandals,
jewelry of any kind, or go barefoot.



To reduce the risk of injury associated with objects being

drawn into rotating parts, do not wear loose clothing,
scarves, neck chains, and the like. Secure long hair so it

is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any

rotating parts.



Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under

the inuence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.



Do not operate in poor lighting.



Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts

and all hot surfaces of the unit.



Wear a face lter mask in dusty conditions to reduce the

risk of injury associated with the inhalation of dust.



Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects

such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which
can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.



Keep rm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over-

reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot

surfaces.



Never operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen;

this screen is located inside the mufer.



Product users on United States Forest Service land, and

in some states, must comply with re prevention regula­tions. This product is equipped with a spark arrestor;
however, other user requirements may apply. Check with
the federal, state, or local authorities in your area.



Before storing, allow the engine to cool.



Use only Toro replacement parts and accessories. Failure

to do so may cause poor performance or possible injury.



Maintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this

operator’s manual.



Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel

leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts.



Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or other unstable

support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better

control of the Powervac™ in unexpected situations.

SERVICE



Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the

engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent starting.



Service on the Powervac™ must be performed by

qualied repair personnel only. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualied personnel could result in injury

to the user or damage to the product.



Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the

Powervac™. Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk
of serious injury to the user, or damage to the product.

General Safety Rules

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES



Always hold the blower in your right hand during blower

operation. Refer to the OPERATION instructions later in
this manual for proper position during vacuum operation
and additional information.



To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound

level(s), hearing protection is required.



To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting

rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or remov­ing attachments. Always disconnect the spark plug before
performing maintenance or accessing any movable parts.



Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people

or pets.



Never run the unit as a blower without the blower tubes

installed.



Never place objects inside the blower tubes.



Use only as directed in this operator’s manual.



Do not operate vacuum without vacuum bag installed;

ying debris could cause serious injury. Always close
vacuum bag completely before operating.



Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury. Stop

the engine and ensure impeller blades have stopped
rotating before opening the vacuum door or installing/
changing tubes. Do not put hands or any other object into
the vacuum tubes while they are installed on the unit.



Never run the unit without the proper equipment at-

tached. When used as a blower, always install the
blower tubes. When used as a vacuum, always install the
vacuum tubes and vacuum bag. Make sure the vacuum
bag is completely zipped when the unit is running to
avoid ying debris.



Avoid situations that could catch the vacuum bag on

re. Do not operate near an open ame. Do not vacuum
warm ash from replaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc.

Do not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes unless the
cinders are completely cool.

FUELING



Fuel is highly ammable. Take precautions when using

to reduce the chance of serious personal injury.



Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away

from spark and/or ame-producing equipment.



Store fuel in containers specically designed for this

purpose.



Only refuel outdoors and do not smoke while refueling.



Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove

the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot.



Do not smoke while handling fuel.



Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.



Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or ames.



Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep

fuel from escaping around the cap.



Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.



Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 30 feet away from

refueling site before starting engine.



Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circum-

stances.



To reduce the risk of re and burn injury, handle fuel

with care. It is highly ammable.



If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but

move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.



Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.



Empty fuel tank into a container approved for gasoline

and restrain the unit from moving before transporting in

a vehicle.



When draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel stor-

age container in a well-ventilated area.



Select bare ground, stop engine, and allow to cool before

refueling.



Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use

them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

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Specific Safety Rules

SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this
product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in

property damage.

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning for safe

operation of this product.

SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION

Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

Read Operator’s Manual

Wear Eye and Hearing
Protection

Vacuum Door Do not run unit while vacuum door is unsecured.

Long Hair Risk of long hair being drawn into air inlet.

Blower Tubes Do not run unit without tubes in place.

Loose Clothing Risk of loose clothing being drawn into air intake.

Gasoline and Lubricant

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand opera-

tor’s manual before using this product.

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this
equipment.

Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with an oc-

tane rating of 87 [(R + M) / 2] or higher. This product is powered
by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle
lubricant.

Symbols

Stop symbol

To stop the engine, press and hold the stop switch in the stop
position

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PRODUCT LABELS

®

®

Product labels and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger.
Replace damaged or lost labels.

Part No. 940835003Part No. 940654088

Part No. 940927001 Part No. 940908001

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Product Labels

FEATURES

Product Specifications
Name Specification

Weight 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg)

Engine 25.4 cc Full Crank

Air Velocity

MPH Up to 160 (257.5 kph)

CFM Up to 420 (11.89 m3/min)

RAISED SLOT

VACUUM BAG

SHOULDER STRAP

THROTTLE

LOCK

LOWER VACUUM

TUBE

VACUUM TUBE

SCREW

VACUUM BAG

UPPER VACUUM

TUBE

UPPER HANDLE

STARTER GRIP

AND ROPE

AIR FILTER

COVER KNOB

THROTTLE

TRIGGER

MAIN

HOUSING

SPARK PLUG

CHOKE LEVER

Features

PRIMER BULB

VACUUM HANDLE

FUEL CAP

Figure 1

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FEATURES

STOP SWITCH

MUFFLER

UPPER BLOWER TUBE

SWEEPER NOZZLE

KNOW YOUR BLOWER / VACUUM

See Figures 1-2.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the
information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well
as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before

use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating

features and safety rules.

BLOWER TUBE AND NOZZLE

The blower tubes can be assembled and installed on the

main housing using no tools.

THROTTLE LOCK

The throttle lock feature allows the user to operate the

blower without holding the throttle trigger. To slow the

engine speed, simply push the throttle lock forward.

ENGINE

The blower has a powerful 25.4cc engine with sufcient
power to handle tough blowing and vacuuming jobs.

MULCHER

The blower is equipped with a metal mulching blade that
efciently reduces leaves at a 10:1 ratio.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

THROTTLE

LOCK

UPPER HANDLE

MAIN

HOUSING

VACUUM INLET

DOOR

Figure 2

SWEEPER NOZZLE

The sweeper nozzle allows for more area to be covered dur­ing blower operation.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The blower can be operated at any speed between idle and

full throttle.

VACUUM/MULCHER

Converting the blower to a vacuum/mulcher is simple and
can be done using a straight screwdriver.

VACUUM BAG

The vacuum bag attaches to the main housing easily by us­ing the vacuum bag adaptor.

VACUUM HANDLE

This feature allows user to perform vacuuming duties com-

fortably.

VACUUM TUBES

The vacuum tubes can be installed on the main housing us­ing a at head screw driver.

TOOLS NEEDED

The following tool (not included or drawn to scale) is needed for assembly:

STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER

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Features

ASSEMBLY

Unpacking

This product requires assembly.

 Carefully remove the product and any accessories from

the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing

list are included.

WARNING:

Do not use this product if any parts on the Pack-

ing List are already assembled to your product

when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not as-

sembled to the product by the manufacturer and

require customer installation. Use of a product

that may have been improperly assembled could

result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this

product. Any such alteration or modication is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

To prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury, always disconnect the
engine spark plug wire from the spark plug

when assembling parts.

 Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage

or damage occurred during shipping.

 Do not discard the packing material until you have

carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
product.

 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call

1-866-574-9242 (US) or 1-866-574-9243 (Canada) for
assistance.

Packing List

Blower
Grounding Wire

Upper Blower Tube
Sweeper Nozzle

Vacuum Handle

Vacuum Handle Knobs (2)
Upper and Lower Vacuum Tubes
Vacuum Tube Screws (2)
Vacuum Bag Assembly

Vacuum Bag Adaptor

2-Cycle Engine Lubricant

Operator’s Manual
NOTE: Read and remove all hang tags and store with your

operator’s manual.

ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBES

See Figure 3.

1. Align raised tabs on main housing to the slots on upper

tube; slide together and tighten securely by twisting.

Check tightness after initial run and retighten if needed.

2. Secure the sweeper nozzle and upper blower tube

together by aligning the raised locking tab on the upper
blower tube with the raised slot on the sweeper nozzle.

3. To disassemble, rotate the tube and nozzle to unlock

them and remove from the main housing outlet.

MAIN HOUSING

OUTLET

RAISED

LOCKING

TAB

RAISED

UPPER BLOWER

TUBE

SWEEPER

NOZZLE

LOCKING

TAB

Figure 3

WARNING:

If any parts are damaged or missing do not
operate this product until the parts are replaced.
Use of this product with damaged or missing
parts could result in serious personal injury.

Assembly

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

See Figure 4.

A grounding wire is provided to help prevent static shock
when using the vacuum in low humidity conditions.

INSTALLING THE VACUUM HANDLE

See Figure 4.

1. Connect one end of the grounding wire to the ground-

ing tab located beneath the recoil housing.

2. Connect the other end of the grounding wire to one of

the vacuum handle knob posts.

3. Insert vacuum handle into the base of main housing.

4. Secure vacuum handle in place using vacuum handle

knobs.

RECOIL

HOUSING

UPPER

HANDLE

GROUNDING

TAB

GROUNDING

WIRE

INSTALLING THE VACUUM BAG

See Figures 5 - 6.

1. Remove the sweeper nozzle and upper blower tube

from the main housing by twisting and removing from

main housing outlet.

ADAPTOR

VACUUM BAG

2. Unzip the vacuum bag and place the adaptor inside

as shown. Push the vacuum bag adaptor through the
opening opposite the zipper. The wider end of the adap­tor will remain on the inside of the vacuum bag when

installed properly.

MAIN

ADAPTOR INSTALLED

IN VACUUM BAG

HOUSING

OUTLET

Figure 5

VACUUM

HANDLE

VACUUM

HANDLE

KNOBS

Figure 4

RAISED

SLOT

3. Align the raised slots on the vacuum bag adaptor with

the raised locking tabs on the main housing outlet; push
the bag adaptor onto the housing. Twist to lock into

place.

4. Rotate the vacuum bag until the shoulder strap is up-

right.

5. Make sure the vacuum bag is zipped and closed before

starting the unit.

RAISED

LOCKING

TAB

Figure 6

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Assembly

INSTALLING THE VACUUM TUBES

See Figures 7 - 8.

WARNING:

Rotating impeller blades can cause severe

injury. Always stop the engine and ensure

impeller blades have stopped rotating before
opening the vacuum door or installing/changing
tubes. Do not put hands or any other object into
the vacuum tubes while they are installed on the

unit.

To install the vacuum tubes:

1. Secure the upper and lower vacuum tubes together by

aligning the raised locking tabs with the raised slots.

2. Tap tube assembly on ground until the screw holes

in lower tube are in the raised slot of the upper tube.

Secure with supplied screws. See gure 1.

3. Depress door tab using a straight screwdriver and open

vacuum inlet door.

4. Align screw mounts on vacuum opening with screws on

vacuum tube assembly.

5. Turning clockwise, tighten screws on upper vacuum

tube to secure to main housing.

DOOR TAB

INLET DOOR

UPPER

VACUUM TUBE

To remove the vacuum tubes:

1. Loosen screws of the upper vacuum tube by turning

counterclockwise.

2. Remove the vacuum tube assembly from the main

housing.

3. Close the inlet cover door securely.

VACUUM
OPENING

SCREW

SCREW
MOUNT

Figure 8

VACUUM BAG

ASSEMBLY

VACUUM

DOOR

HINGE

VACUUM INLET

DOOR

Figure 7

Assembly

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Operation

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you

careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufcient to inict serious injury.

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing protection. Failure to do so could result

in objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:

 Clear leaves and other debris from your lawn
 Keep decks and driveways free from leaves and pine

needles

MIXING THE FUEL

This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires
pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. The mixture should be

at a 50:1 ratio.

To mix the fuel:

1. Use a clean container that is approved for use with

gasoline.

2. Mix the 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in

the container, according to the instructions on the oil
package.

NOTE: This engine is certied to operate on unleaded gaso-
line intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 87

[(R + M) / 2] or higher. Do not use automotive oil or 2-cycle
outboard oil.

NOTE: Fuel mixture will stay fresh up to 30 days. DO NOT

mix quantities larger than can be used in a 30 day period.

FILLING THE TANK

WARNING:

Gasoline is extremely ammable and explosive.
A re or explosion from gasoline will burn you
and others. Always shut off engine before fuel-

ing. Never add fuel to a machine with a running
or hot engine. Move at least 30 ft. from refuel-

ing site before starting engine. Do not smoke
and stay away from open ames and sparks.

Failure to safely handle fuel could result in seri­ous personal injury.

1. Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con-

tamination.

2. Loosen the fuel cap slowly, by turning it counterclock-

wise.

3. Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.

4. Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing

the fuel cap.

5. Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clock-

wise.

6. Wipe spilled fuel from the product.

7. Move at least 30 ft. (9 m) away from refueling area

before starting the product.

NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during rst use.

WARNING:

Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap is a re
hazard and must be replaced immediately. If
you nd any leaks, correct the problem before

using the product. Failure to do so could result

in a re that could cause serious personal injury.

HIGH QUALITY 2-CYCLE ENGINE LUBRICANT

GASOLINE 50:1 LUBRICANT

1 gallon (US) 2.6 oz.

1 liter 20 cc (20 ml)

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OXYGENATED FUELS

DO NOT USE E85 FUEL. IT WILL VOID YOUR
WARRANTY.

Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume

(commonly referred to as E10) or 15% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E15) are acceptable.

Do not use E85 fuel.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems re-

sulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates stated previously are not

covered under warranty.

Operation

STARTING AND STOPPING

See Figures 9 - 10.

To start a cold engine:
DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts

and runs.

1. Set the Powervac™ on a at, bare surface.

2. Slowly press the primer bulb 8 times.

NOTE: After the 8th press, fuel should be visible in

the primer bulb. If it is not, continue to press the primer
until you see fuel in the bulb.

3. Place the choke lever in the FULL CHOKE position.

4. Pull throttle lock back to lock the throttle wide open.

5. Pull the starter grip and rope sharply until engine at-

tempts to run. Do not pull the starter grip more than
four (4) times.

6. Set the choke lever in the HALF CHOKE position.

7. Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs. Do

not pull the starter grip more than six (6) times.

NOTE: If the engine does not start, return to the FULL

CHOKE position and repeat steps 3 through 6 again.

8. Allow the engine to run for 20 seconds, then place the

choke lever in the RUN position.

NOTE: In cooler environments, additional pulls of the

starter handle may be required with the choke lever in

the FULL CHOKE position.

FULL

CHOKE

CHOKE

HALF

FULL

HALF

RUN

RUN

POSITION

FULL

HALF

RUN

OPERATING THE BLOWER

See Figures 11 - 12.

FULL

HALF

RUN

Figure 10

THROTTLE

TRIGGER

STOP

SWITCH

CHOKE

LEVER

STARTER

GRIP AND

ROPE

PRIMER BULB

Figure 9

To start warm engine:

1. Place the choke lever in the RUN position.

2. Pull throttle lock back to lock the throttle wide open.

3. Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs.

NOTE: If the engine does not start, repeat steps 3

through 7 again.

To stop the engine:

1. Press and hold the stop switch in the stop (O) position

until the engine stops.

WARNING:

Never run the unit without the blower tubes

installed or the vacuum door securely closed.
Failure to follow these steps could result in pos-

sible serious injuries.

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing protection. Failure to do so could result

in objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.

1. Start the blower. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier

in this manual. Hold the blower with the upper handle

in your right hand.

WARNING:

Keep away from the mufer and all other hot
surfaces of the blower. Failure to do so could
result in possible serious personal injury.

2. To keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer

edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the

center of a pile.

Operation

15

3. Operate power equipment at reasonable hours only - not

early in the morning or late at night when people might

be disturbed. Comply with the times listed in local

ordinances.

4. To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of

equipment used at any one time.

5. Conserve water by using power blowers instead of

hoses for many lawn and garden applications, including
areas such as gutters, screens, patios, grills, porches,
and gardens.

6. Operate blower at the lowest possible throttle speed to

do the job.

7. Check your equipment before operation, especially the

mufer, air intakes, and air lters.

8. Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.

PROPER OPERATING POSITION

9. In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces when

water is available.

10. Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly

washed cars, and blow debris safely away.

11. Use the sweeper nozzle so the air stream can work close

to the ground.

12. After using blowers or other equipment, CLEAN UP!

Dispose of debris properly.

13. Use the sweeper nozzle for the everyday blowing op-

eration. This nozzle allows for more area to be covered
during the blowing operation.

SWEEPER NOZZLE

Figure 11

Figure 12

THROTTLE LOCK

See Figure 13

The throttle lock can be used to operate the blower without

holding the throttle trigger.

To engage the throttle lock:

1. Pull throttle lock back towards user, and stop at the

desired throttle setting.

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Operation

2. To release the throttle lock, push throttle lock all the

way towards the front of unit.

THROTTLE LOCK

THROTTLE TRIGGER

4. Move the vacuum from side to side along outer edge of

the debris. To avoid clogging, do not place the vacuum
tube directly into the debris pile.

5. Hold the engine higher than the inlet end of the vacuum

tube.

6. Always point vacuum tube downhill when working on a

hillside.

7. To avoid injury to the operator or unit, do not pick up

rocks, broken glass, bottles, or other similar objects.

8. If the vacuum tubes should clog, stop the engine and

disconnect the spark plug wire before cleaning out the
obstruction.

9. Remove the vacuum tubes and clear the debris from

the blower fan housing. Remove the bag and clear the
adaptor. A small rod or stick may be required to clear
the entire tube length. Ensure that all debris has been
cleared before reassembling the vacuum tubes.

Figure 13

VACUUM OPERATION

See Figure 14.

WARNING:

Never run the unit without the vacuum tubes
and vacuum bag installed. Failure to do so could

result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing protection. Failure to do so could result

in objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.

1. Install the vacuum tubes, vacuum handle, and bag.

Refer to the Assembly section earlier in this manual.

2. Start the engine. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier

in this manual.

3. Place the vacuum bag strap over your right shoulder.

Hold the upper handle in your left hand and the vacuum
handle in your right hand.

PROPER OPERATING POSITION

HOLD MUFFLER AWAY FROM BODY AND CLOTHING

Figure 14

Operation

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical Toro
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may

create a hazard or cause product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing protection. Failure to do so could result

in objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.

WARNING:

Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the
machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving
parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire
and move it away from spark plug. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in serious
personal injury or property damage.

CLEANING AIR FILTER

See Figure 15.

A wet or dirty air lter can affect the way the engine starts,
performs, and wears. The air lter should be checked and

cleaned after 5 hours of operation. Inspect and clean more
frequently if used in dusty dirty conditions.

For best performance, the air lter should be replaced every

25 hours or yearly.

To clean the air lter:

1. Loosen the knob on the air lter cover.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Lift the edge of the air lter carefully and peel it out.

4. Wash the air lter with warm, soapy water.

5. Rinse and squeeze to dry.

6. Reinstall the air lter.

NOTE: Make sure the lter is seated properly inside
the cover. Installing the lter incorrectly will allow dirt

to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.

7. Install the air lter cover.

8. Tighten knob to secure.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most

plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.

Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake uids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,

come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals
can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which
may result in serious personal injury.

AIR FILTER

KNOB

AIR FILTER

COVER

Figure 15

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Maintenance

CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT,
MUFFLER, AND SPARK ARRESTOR

See Figure 16.

WARNING:

Ensure mufer has had time to cool before
performing maintenance on the mufer and/or
spark arrestor and wear gloves. A hot mufer
may cause serious burns.

NOTE: Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and

amount of oil used, and/or your operating conditions, the
exhaust port and mufer may become blocked with carbon

deposits. If you notice a power loss with your gas powered
tool, you may need to remove these deposits to restore

performance. We highly recommended that only qualied

service technicians perform this service.

The spark arrester should be replaced after 25 hours of use.
Replacement parts available online at www.toro.com.

To replace the spark arrester:

Note: Removing these screws requires the use of a T20

and T25 torx screwdriver.

1. Remove the ve screws that hold the cover.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Remove the two screws holding the mufer assembly in

place.

4. Remove the mufer assembly and mufer gasket. It

may be necessary to work the mufer assembly free
from the mufer gasket.

5. Separate the mufer cover from the mufer.

6. Remove the three screws that hold the plates on the

mufer.

7. Remove the spark arrester.

8. Replace the old spark arrester with the new one.

9. Assemble the mufer by reinstalling the plates and

tightening the three screws (torque to 18 in.lb
[2.03 Nm] minimum, 22 in.lb. [2.48 Nm] maximum).

10. Reassemble the mufer and mufer cover and attach to

the mufer gasket with the two screws.

11. Reinsert the mufer assembly and tighten two screws to

engine (torque to 60 in.lb [6.78 Nm] minimum, 80 in.lb.
[9.04 Nm] maximum).

12. Reinstall the cover on the tool and fasten with the ve

screws (torque to 16 in.lb [1.81 Nm] minimum,
22 in.lb. [2.49 Nm] maximum).

NOTE: Do not over-tighten screws.

WARNING:

To avoid a re hazard, never run the Powervac™

without the spark arrestor in place.

VACUUM BAG

A dirty bag will reduce performance. To clean the bag, turn it
inside out and shake. Wash the bag in soapy water at least once
a year. Replacement parts available online at www.toro.com.

FUEL CAP

WARNING:

A leaking fuel cap is a re hazard and must be

replaced immediately.

Cover

Screw(s)

Muffler
Gasket

Muffler

Plate

Spark

Arrester

Screw(s)

The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable lter and a check
valve. A clogged fuel lter will cause poor engine per-

formance. If performance improves when the fuel cap is

loosened, the check valve may be faulty or lter clogged.

Replace the fuel cap if required.

Muffler

Cover

Screw(s)

Figure 16

Maintenance

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SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT

See Figure 17.

This engine uses a Champion RCJ6Y spark plug. Use an

exact replacement every 25 hours or annually.

1. Remove the spark plug boot.

2. Loosen the spark plug by turning it counterclockwise

with a socket.

3. Remove the spark plug.

4. Hand thread the new spark plug into the cylinder , turn-

ing it clockwise.

5. Tighten with a socket. (torque to 170 in.lb. [19.21 Nm]

minimum, 190 in.lb. [21.47 Nm] maximum. Do not

over-tighten).

CAUTION:

Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug.
Cross-threading will seriously damage the
product.

STORING THE PRODUCT

1. Clean all foreign material from the product. Store unit

indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area that is inaccessible

to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as

garden chemicals, fertilizer, and de-icing salts.

2. Abide by all ISO and local regulations for the safe stor-

age and handling of gasoline.

Spark Plug Boot

Spark

Plug

Figure 17

When storing 1 month or longer:

1. Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for

gasoline.

2 Drained fuel can be safely disposed of by using it in

your non-diesel car or truck. Run engine until it stops.

3. Place choke lever in the FULL CHOKE position.

4. Pull throttle lock back to lock the throttle.

5. Attempt to start the engine ve (5) more times.

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Maintenance

EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control device and systems may be performed by any non­road engine repair establishment or individual.

Emission Part

Fuel Tank Assembly (Includes Fuel

Lines, Fuel Cap, and Fuel Filter)
Air Filter
Spark Arrester
Spark Plug

Mufer

X

X X
X

X

X

Inspect

before

each use

Clean every

5 hours

Replace every

25 hours
or yearly

Clean every

25 hours
or yearly

Replace

every

125 hours

HIGH ALTITUDE ENGINE OPERATION:

Have an authorized service center modify this engine if it is to be run above 2000 feet [609.6 m]. Failure to do
so may result in poor engine performance, spark plug fouling, hard starting, and increased emissions. Carbure­tor modication by an authorized service center will improve performance and allow that engine to meet the EPA

(Environmental Protection Agency) and CARB (California Air Resources Board) emission standards.

An engine modied for high altitudes can not be run below 2000 feet [609.6 m]. The engine will overheat and
result in serious engine damage. Please have an authorized service center restore high altitude modied engines to
the original factory specication before operating below 2000 feet [609.6 m].

TROUBLESHOOTING

IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICING DEALER.

PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY

Engine fails to start. No fuel in tank.

Spark plug shorted or fouled.

Spark plug is broken (cracked porcelain or
electrodes broken).

Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or

disconnected from spark plug.
Ignition inoperative.

Engine hard to start. Water in gasoline or stale fuel mixture.

Too much oil in fuel mixture.

Engine is under or over-choked.
Weak spark at spark plug.

Engine lacks power. Air lter clogged.

Spark plug fouled.

Spark arrestor/mufer/exhaust port deposits.

Engine overheats. Insufcient oil in fuel mixture. Mix fuel and oil as described in starting

Fill tank with fresh fuel/oil mixture.

Replace spark plug.
Replace spark plug.

Replace lead wire or attach to spark plug.

Contact authorized service center.
Drain entire system and rell with fresh fuel/oil

mixture.

Drain and rell with correct fresh fuel/oil mixture.

Adjust choke as necessary.

Contact authorized service center.
Clean/replace the air lter.

Replace the spark plug.

Clean/replace spark arrestor /mufer parts as

required.

instructions.

Troubleshooting

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WARRANTY

THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED UNDER

LICENSE FROM THE TORO COMPANY BY

TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Techtronic Industries north America, Inc. warrants to the

original retail purchaser that this Blower/Vacuum Product is

free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to
repair or replace, at our option, any defective Product free of
charge within these time periods from the date of purchase:

Three years for Blower/Vacuum Products, if the Prod-

uct is used for personal, family, or household use;

90 days, if Blower/Vacuum Products are used for any

other purpose, such as commercial or rental.

Three years for emissions control systems on Blower/

Vacuum Products used for any purpose, as provided

below.

Except as provided in the Emission Control Warranty State­ment, this warranty extends to the original retail purchaser
only and commences on the date of original retail purchase.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty
Service

Any part of the Product manufactured or supplied by

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. and found in

the reasonable judgement of Techtronic Industries North
America, Inc. to be defective in material or workmanship
will be repaired or replaced by an authorized service dealer
for this product without charge for parts and labor. To locate
your nearest authorized service dealer for this product, con-

tact us Toll free at 1-866-574-9242 (US) or 1-866-574-9243
(Canada).

The Product including any defective part must be returned
to an Authorized Service Dealer for this product within the
warranty period. The expense of delivering the Blower/

Vacuum Product to the service dealer for warranty work and

the expense of returning it back to the owner after repair
or replacement will be paid for by the owner. Techtronic
Industries North America. Inc.’s responsibility in respect to

claims is limited to making the required repairs or replace-

ments and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause

for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any

Product. Proof of purchase will be required by the dealer to
substantiate any warranty claim. All warranty work must
be performed by a service dealer authorized by Techtronic

Industries North America, Inc. to service this product.

This warranty does not cover any Blower/Vacuum Product
that has been subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or ac­cident, or that has been operated in any way contrary to the
operating instructions as specied in the operator’s manual.
This warranty does not apply to any damage to the Blower/

Vacuum Product that is the result of improper maintenance

or to any Blower/Vacuum Product that has been altered or
modied so as to adversely affect the products operation,

performance or durability or that has been altered or modi­ed so as to change its intended use. The warranty does
not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by

the use of parts or accessories which are either incompat-

ible with the Blower/Vacuum Product or adversely affect its
operation, performance or durability.

In addition, this warranty does not cover the following

(except to the extent covered by the emissions control
warranty set forth below):

A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor Adjustments, Filters

B. Wear Items – Starter Pulley, Starter Ropes, Mulch-

ing Blades, Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes,

Vacuum Bag and Straps

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. reserves the right

to change or improve the design of any Blower/Vacuum
Product without assuming any obligation to modify any

product previously manufactured.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN

DURATION TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD.
ACCORDINGLY, ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRAN­TIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE,

ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER THE
EXPIRATION OF THE APPROPRIATE THREE-YEAR
OR NINETY DAY WARRANTY PERIOD. TECHTRONIC

INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC.’S OBLIGATION

UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS STRICTLY AND EX­CLUSIVELY LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACE-

MENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS AND TECHTRONIC
INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC. DOES NOT

ASSUME OR AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR
THEM ANY OTHER OBLIGATION. SOME STATES

DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN

IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMI­TATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC.

ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL,

CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUD­ING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPENSE OF RETURN­ING THE BLOWER/VACUUM PRODUCT TO A
BLOWER/VACUUM AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER
AND EXPENSE OF DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE
OWNER, MECHANIC’S TRAVEL TIME, TELEPHONE,
OR TELEGRAM CHARGES, RENTAL OF A LIKE

PRODUCT DURING THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE

IS BEING PERFORMED, TRAVEL, LOSS, OR DAM-

AGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, LOSS OF REVENUE,

LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, OR
INCONVENIENCE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE

LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may

also have other rights, which vary, from state to state.

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Warranty