ProLine Edger
Model No. 53030 — 8900001 & Up
16” & 18” Gas
Modèle No. 51903 — 790000001 et suivants
Modèle No. 51904 — 790000001 et suivants
Modèle No. 51906 — 790000001 et suivants
Modèle No. 51907 — 790000001 et suivants
FORM NO. 3321–136
16” & 18” Gas
Modelos N. 51903 — 790000001 y siguientes
Modelos N. 51904 — 790000001 y siguientes
Modelos N. 51906 — 790000001 y siguientes
Modelos N. 51907 — 790000001 y siguientes
Operator’s Manual
Manuel de l’Utilisateur
Manual del Usuario
WARNING:
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Figures
1
3
1. Gearcase
2. Blade Shield
3. Shaft Assembly
4. Loop Handle
5. Shaft Grip
6. Clutch Drum Housing
7. Engine
8. Model and Serial Number
Decal (on rear of engine
stand)
2
9. Edger Blade
10. Wheel
11. Throttle Trigger and Stop
Switch
12. Throttle Cable and Stop
Switch Wire
13. Fuel Tank
14. Air Filter
1. 50 ft. (15 m) Minimum
4
1. 10 feet (3m) Minimum
Printed in USA
1. Engine
2. M5 x 20 Screw (4)
3. Shaft
4. Clutch Drum Housing
The Toro Company – 1996
All Rights Reserved
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10
12
1. Cable Adjuster Sleeve
2. Carburetor Throttle Cam
3. Throttle Stop/Idle Speed
Adjuster Screw Bracket
11
4. Idle Speed Adjuster Screw
5. Slotted Fitting
m-2974
1. Gearcase
2. Splined Shaft
3. Boss Adapter
4. Edger Blade
5. Blade Bolt (left-hand
thread)
6. 3mm Hex Wrench
7. Clamping Washer
m-3006
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1. Shield
2. Shield Stud
3. Plate
4. Flat Washer
5. Knob
6. Hex Nut
7. Lock Washer
8. Collar
9. Plate Stud
m-3005
m-2978
1. Primer Bulb 2. Fuel Return Line
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14
17
1. Starter Handle 2. Choke Lever (typical)
15
1. Hearing Protection
2. Eye Protection
3. Right Arm Slightly Bent
4. Left Arm Fully Extended,
Hand Holding Loop
Handle
5. Hand Holding Throttle
Grip, Fingers on Throttle
Trigger
6. Shield Adjusted to Clear
Blade, and Shield
Operator from Thrown
Debris
7. Direction of Travel
1. Stop Switch
2. Fast-idle Lock
3. Throttle Trigger (in
fast-idle start position)
16
1. Idle Speed Adjustment Screw
4. Throttle Trigger (in idle
position)
18
1. Shield
2. Increase the Depth of Cut
3. Decrease the Depth of
Cut
4. Knob
5. Wheel
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19
m-2997
21
1. Air Filter Cover
2. Filter Screen
20
1. Filter Screen
2. Cutout (typical)
3. Foam Ring
m-3010
3. Air Filter Cover
4. Plastic Post (typical)
1. Wire
2. Fuel Pick-up Hose
22
1. .024”–.028” (0.6–0.7 mm)
m-2931
3. Fuel Filter
m-2932
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23
25
1. Socket Head Screw (5)
2. Tail
3. Gasket
24
1. Drive Shaft Tube
2. Flexible Drive Shaft
3. Gearhead
4. Spark Arrester
5. Muffler Cover
6. Muffler Body
m-3042
m-3002
m-3015
4. #2 Lithium-base Bearing
Lube
5. Phillips Hex Head
Screw (2)
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Contents
Introduction 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operator Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Edger Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Edger Operating Safety 3. . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 4. . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembling Engine and
Drive Shaft Assembly 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loop Handle Installation 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Stop Switch Wires 5. . . . . . . . .
Connecting Throttle Cable 5. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Shield 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Edger Blade 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operation 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil and Fuel 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mixing Gasoline And Oil 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting And Stopping 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idle Speed Adjustment 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Position 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Depth of Cut 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Filter 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cylinder Cooling Fins 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Arrester 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust Muffler 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flexible Drive Shaft Maintenance 14. . . . . . .
Gearcase Maintenance 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Cleaning and Tightening 14. . . . . . .
Storage 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal and California Emission Control
Warranty Statement 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied
with your new product, so feel free to contact your
local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service,
genuine Toro parts, or other information you may
require.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service
Dealer or the factory, always know the model and
serial numbers of your product. These numbers will
help the Service Dealer or Service Representative
provide exact information about your specific
product. You will find the model and serial number
decal located in a unique place on the product
(Fig. 1).
For your convenience, write the product model and
serial numbers in the space below.
Model No.
Serial No.
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 who you allow to use the product about safe
operation.
The Toro warning system in this manual identifies
potential hazards and has special safety messages that
help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal
words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
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