Toro 54610 Operator's Manual

Scarier

ModelNo.54610—SerialNo.321000001andUp

Introduction

Thisscarierisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilytoloosenthe
soilandtoremovemossandweedsfromthesoilon
well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialproperties.Using
thisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

Visitwww.T oro.comformoreinformation,including
safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.

ModelNo.

FormNo.3442-842RevF

Operator'sManual

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.

SerialNo.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.

©2021—TheToro®Company
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Bloomington,MN55420

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

Donottamperwithordisablesafetydevicesonthe
machine,andchecktheirproperoperationregularly.
Donotattempttoadjustortamperwiththeengine
speedcontrol;doingsomaycreateanunsafe
operatingcondition,resultinginpersonalinjury.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedinChina

AllRightsReserved

*3442-842*

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Contents

Safety

Introduction...............................................................1

Safety.......................................................................2

GeneralSafety...................................................2

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3

Setup........................................................................4

1AssemblingtheHandle....................................4

2AddingOiltotheEngine...................................5

3AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................6

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

Specications....................................................7

Attachments/Accessories...................................7

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

BeforeOperation...................................................8

BeforeOperationSafety.....................................8

FillingtheFuelT ank............................................8

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel............................9

AdjustingtheHandleHeight...............................9

AdjustingtheMaximumDepthofCut................10

OperatingTips..................................................12

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

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

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

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................14

EngagingtheScarier......................................14

BaggingtheClippings.......................................15

AfterOperation....................................................16

AfterOperationSafety......................................16

CleaningundertheMachine.............................16

Maintenance...........................................................17

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........17

MaintenanceSafety..........................................17

PreparingforMaintenance...............................18

ReplacingtheShaftAssembly..........................18

ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................19

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................20

InspectingtheBlades.......................................21

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

StorageSafety..................................................22

PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................22

RemovetheMachinefromStorage...................22

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

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions

andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon
themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe
engine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsor

underthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge
opening.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating

area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove

theignitionkey(ifequipped),andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,or
uncloggingthemachine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

,which

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

decal134-5698

134-5698

1.Bladedepth(mm),below
ground

2.Bladedepth(mm),above
ground

1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual;wear
eyeprotectionandhearing
protection.

2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
blade—disconnectthe
spark-plugwireand
readtheOperator's
Manualbeforeperforming
maintenance.

134-7583

3.Tinedepthatgroundlevel

4.Tinedepth(mm),above
ground

134-5696

3.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
away.

1.Transport
position—engaged

decal134-7583

2.Transport
position—disengaged

decal134-6097

134-6097

1.Releasethebailtoshutofftheengine.

decal134-5696

3

Setup

Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotective

plasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother
plasticorwrappingonthemachine.

1

AssemblingtheHandle

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

2

Carriagebolt

4Lockknob

2

Curvedwasher

2

Curved-headbolt

Procedure

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Figure3

Showninstalledathighesthandleheight

1.Lockknob3.Postonlowerhandle
bracket

2.Carriagebolt

WARNING

Assemblingandunfoldingthehandle
improperlycandamagethecables,causing
anunsafeoperatingcondition.

•Donotdamagethecableswhenunfolding
thehandle.

•Ifacableisdamaged,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Installthelowerhandleoverthepostonthe
lowerhandlebracketandpositionthelower
handlefordesiredhandleheight(Figure3).

2.Secureeachsideofthelowerhandletothe
machineusingacarriageboltandalockknob.
Tightenthelowerhandlebarknobs.

3.Installeachsideoftheupperhandletothelower
handleusingacurvedwasher,curvedheadbolt,
andalockknob(Figure4).

Figure4

1.Curved-headbolt

2.Curvedwasher

3.Lockknob

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4.Securethecablesthatextendfromtheupper
handletothelowerhandleusingthecable
clamps.

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2

AddingOiltotheEngine

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmaydamage

theengine.

Figure5

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3

AssemblingtheGrassBag

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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Figure6

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ProductOverview

Figure7

1.Blade-controlbar8.Fuel-tankcap

2.Upperhandle

3.Transportlever

4.Handle-lockknob

5.Airlter

6.Sparkplug(notshown)

7.Exhaustguard

9.Oilll/dipstick

10.Oildrainplug

11.Depth-of-cutlever

12.Recoil-starthandle

13.Enginecontrols

14.Grassbag

Specications

Model54610

Weight

Length

Width

Height

WidthofCut40cm(16inches)

DepthofCut
(6positions)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement

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partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.

38kg(77lb)

122cm(48inches)

61cm(24inches)

107cm(42inches)

10mmabovegroundto15mmbelow
(2/5inchesabovegroundto3/5inches
below)

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Operation

–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep

itoutofthereachofchildren.

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removetheignition

key(ifequipped),waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andallowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,
servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas

deectorsand/orgrasscatcher,areinplaceand
functioningproperly.

•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe

bladesandrollerassemblypartsarenotwornor
damaged.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,

andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewiththe
operationofthemachineorthatthemachinecould
throw,includingundergroundobjectssuchas
sprinklerheads,irrigationpiping,shallowelectrical
cords,etc.

•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term

exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe

nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.

–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.

FillingtheFuelTank

TypeUnleadedgasoline

Minimumoctanerating

Ethanol

MethanolNone

MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)

OilDonotaddtothefuel

Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.

Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel

stabilizer/conditionertofreshfuelasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizer/conditionermanufacturer.

1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe
capfromthetank.

87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)

Nomorethan10%byvolume

Lessthan15%byvolume

•Contactwiththemovingbladeswillcauseserious

injury.Donotputyourngersunderthehousing.

FuelSafety

•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.

–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon
thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron
anobject.

–Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,

whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthat
spills.

–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan

openameorsparks.

–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe

tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.

–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe

engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil
thefuelvaporshavedissipated.

Note:Donotllthefueltankabovethebottom

ofthefuel-tankneck(Figure4).

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Figure8

2.Installthefuel-tankcapandtightenitsecurely
byhand.

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