Toro 58601 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3441-764RevD

10inCultivator

ModelNo.58601—SerialNo.321000001andUp

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3441-764*

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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

Introduction

Thiscultivatorisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperatorsto
cultivateandlevelsoilaswellasblendlandscape
materials,compostandfertilizer.Usingthisproduct
forpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecouldprove
dangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

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safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

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

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Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

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Contents

Safety

Safety.......................................................................3

GeneralSafety...................................................3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4

Setup........................................................................5

1AssemblingtheHandle....................................5

2RotatingtheDragStake...................................6

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

Controls.............................................................7

Specications....................................................8

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

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

AddingFuel........................................................9

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................10

RemovingandInstallingtheTines....................10

DuringOperation..................................................11

DuringOperationSafety....................................11

StartingtheEngine...........................................12

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................12

AdjustingtheWheels........................................12

AdjustingtheDragStake..................................13

OperatingTips.................................................13

AfterOperation....................................................14

AfterOperationSafety......................................14

HaulingtheMachine.........................................14

Maintenance...........................................................15

MaintenanceSafety..........................................15

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........15

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................15

PreparingforMaintenance...............................15

EngineMaintenance...........................................16

ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................16

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................16

Storage...................................................................17

StorageSafety..................................................17

CleaningandStoringtheMachine....................17

Troubleshooting......................................................19

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIB71.8-2016.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions

andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon
themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe
engine.

•Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsandthe

properuseoftheequipment.Knowhowtostop
themachineanddisengagethecontrolsquickly .

•Donotputyourhands,feet,otherbodyparts,or

clothingnearorundertherotatingtinesorother
movingpartsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallproper

shields,guards,andothersafetyprotective
devicesinplaceandfunctioningproperlyonthe
machine.

•Keepbystanders,especiallysmallchildren,and

petsoutoftheoperatingarea.

•Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

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

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

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

144-4726

decal144-4732

144-4732

1.Presstheprimer3times,pushthechokeleverdown,pull
therecoil-starthandle,andoncetheengineisrunningpull
thechokeleverup.

decal144-4726

1.Squeezethethrottletoengagethetines.

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

2.Warning—alloperatorsshouldbetrainedbeforeoperating
themachine.

3.Warning—keepbystandersaway.

4.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.

decal133-8062

133-8062

decal144-4727

144-4727

5.Warning—lookbehindyouwhenoperatingthemachinein
reverse.

6.Warning—donotoperateoverburiedlines.

7.Warning—keepfeetawayfrommovingparts.

8.Warning—shutofftheengineanddisconnectthespark
plugandreadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperforming
maintenance.

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Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1

2

1

AssemblingtheHandle

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

4Knobnut

4

Curvedwasher

4

Saddlebolt

1Middlehandlebar

1

Upperlefthandlebar

1Upperrighthandlebar

Knobnut4
Curvedwasher
Saddlebolt
Middlehandlebar1
Upperlefthandlebar
Upperrighthandlebar1

Nopartsrequired

Qty.

Use

4
4

1

–

Assemblethehandle.

Rotatethedragstake.

Procedure

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Setthewheelstothelowestposition;Adjusting

theWheels(page12).

3.Attachthemiddlehandlebartothelower
handlebar.

Note:Youcaninstallitintheupperorlower

holes,dependingonheightpreference.

Important:Donotovertightentheknob

nuts.

1.Middlehandle

2.Lowerhandle

3.Knobnut(2)

4.Attachtheupperrightandupperlefthandlebars
tothemiddlehandlebar.

Important:Donotovertightentheknob

nuts.

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Figure3

4.Curvedwasher(2)

5.Saddlebolt(2)

Figure4

1.Knobnut(2)4.Leftupperhandle

2.Curvedwasher(2)

3.Saddlebolt(2)

5.Rightupperhandle

2

RotatingtheDragStake

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Removethelockpin.

2.Rotatethedragstakesothatitpointsdownward,
facingtowardthetines.

3.Installthelockpin.

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Figure5

1.Lockpin2.Dragstake

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ProductOverview

Figure6

1.Engineon/offswitch

2.Chokelever

3.Throttlecontrol8.Tines

4.Handlebar-heightadjustment9.Primerbulb

5.Starterhandle

Controls

EngineOn/OffSwitch

UsetheengineOn/Offswitchtoshuttheengineoff.
EnsurethattheswitchisintheONpositionbefore
startingtheengine.

6.Engine

7.Fuelcap

10.Wheelverticalguide

ChokeLever

MovethechokeleverontheenginetotheCHOKE
positionwheninitiallystartingacoldengine,then
moveitintotheRUNpositiononcestarted.

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa
continuous-variablesetting.

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Operatethemachineusingfullthrottleforbest
performance.

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Specications

Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.

Height

Length

Width

Weight

Cultivatingwidth15to25cm(6to10inches)

CultivatingdepthUpto20cm(8inches)

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.

97cm(38inches)

89cm(35inches)

46cm(18inches)

15kg(33lb)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedadultstooperate

orservicethemachine.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Usingthismachineisstrenuous.Youmustbein

goodphysicalconditionandmentallyalert.Ifyou
haveanyconditionthatmightbeaggravatedby
strenuouswork,checkwithyourdoctorbefore
operatingthemachine.

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

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

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas

deectors,areinplaceandfunctioningproperly.
Donotoperatethemachineunlesstheyare
functioningproperly.

•Knowhowtoshutofftheenginequickly.

•Keepbystanders,especiallysmallchildren,and

petsoutoftheoperatingarea.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwilluse

themachineandremoveallobjectsthatcould
interferewiththeoperationofthemachineorthat
themachinecouldthrow.

FuelSafety

•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisextremely

ammableanditsvaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothetank

whiletheengineisrunningorhot.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforellingthefueltank.

•Donotllthefueltankindoors.

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