Toro 58603 Operator's Manual

RearTineTiller

58603

Motocultor

58603

Motoculteuràdentsarrière

58603

FormNo.3445-373RevB

www.T oro.com.

*3445-373*

FormNo.3443-831RevA

RearTineTiller

ModelNo.58603—SerialNo.321000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3443-831*

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.

Introduction

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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

Thistillerisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperatorsto
breakthroughhardsoilconditionsforplantingand
cultivatinggardens.Usingthisproductforpurposes
otherthanitsintendedusecouldprovedangerousto
youandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

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

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

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Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

©2021—TheToro®Company
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Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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Contents

Safety

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

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

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

Setup........................................................................6

1AssemblingtheMachine..................................7

2AddingOiltotheEngine...................................9

ProductOverview...................................................10

Controls...........................................................10

Specications...................................................11

BeforeOperation.................................................12

BeforeOperationSafety...................................12

AddingFuel......................................................13

AdjustingtheHandlebarHeight........................13

DuringOperation.................................................14

DuringOperationSafety...................................14

StartingtheMachine.........................................15

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................15

AdjustingtheDragStake..................................15

OperatingTips.................................................16

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

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

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

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

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

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................18

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

Lubrication..........................................................18

GreasingtheMachine.......................................18

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

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................19

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................20

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................21

BeltMaintenance................................................22

CheckingandAdjustingtheDrive

Belts..............................................................22

ReplacingtheBelts...........................................23

Cleaning..............................................................26

CleaningtheMachine.......................................26

Storage...................................................................26

StorageSafety..................................................26

StoringtheMachine..........................................26

Troubleshooting......................................................28

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIB71.8-2016.

DANGER

Theremaybeburiedutilitylinesinthework
area.Diggingintothemmaycauseashock
oranexplosion.

Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedfor
buriedlinesanddonotdiginmarkedareas.
Contactyourlocalmarkingserviceorutility
companytohavethepropertymarked(for
example,intheUS,call811forthenationwide
markingservice).

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,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety

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instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

133-8062

decal133-8062

1.Engine—shutoff

decal144-4853

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1.Forwardlever

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1.Reverselever

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144-4857

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsinplace.

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1.Drivemodeselector;Standard-RotatingTines;Drive;Counter-RotatingTines;Neutral.

144-4866

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1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.

6.Warning—lookbehindyouwhenoperatingthemachinein
reverse.

2.Warning—alloperatorsshouldbetrainedbeforeoperating

7.Warning—donotoperateoverburiedlines.

themachine.

3.Warning—keepbystandersaway.

4.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.

8.Warning—keepfeetawayfrommovingparts.

9.Warning—shutofftheengine,disconnectthesparkplug,and
readtheOperator’sManualbeforeperformingmaintenance.

5.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.

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1.Tostartthemachine,movetheswitchtotheONposition,movethefuel-valvelevertoopen,movethethrottlelevertothe
FASTposition,engagethechoke,placeonehandonthemachineandpulltherecoilhandle,andmovethechokelevertothe
RUNposition.

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Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1

2

Qty.

Tillerassembly1
Handlebarassembly1
Handlebartube1
Wheel2
Lowerpulleyguard1
Pulleyguardplate1
Dragstake1
Bolt(M8x85mm)
Bolt(M6x65mm)
Bolt(M8x16mm)
Bolt(M6x14mm)
Nut(M8)
Nut(M6)
Screw
Pin2
Lockpin1

Engineoil1Addoiltotheengine.

1
2
2
4
1
4
4

Assemblethemachine.

Use

6

1

AssemblingtheMachine

4.Removethewheels.

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Tillerassembly

1Handlebarassembly

1Handlebartube

2Wheel

1Lowerpulleyguard

1Pulleyguardplate

1Dragstake

1

Bolt(M8x85mm)

2

Bolt(M6x65mm)

2

Bolt(M8x16mm)

4

Bolt(M6x14mm)

1

Nut(M8)

4

Nut(M6)

4

Screw

2Pin

1Lockpin

5.Assemblethepulleyguards.

1.Screw(4)

2.Pulleyguardplate

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Figure4

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Figure5

3.Lowerpulleyguard

Procedure

1.Removetheloosepartsfromthetopofthebox.

2.Closethebox,turnitupside-down,andcutit

openatthecorners.

3.Cut,remove,anddiscardtherectangleshown

onbothsidesofthefoam.

Figure3

1.Cuthere.

6.Installtheguardstothetillerassembly.

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Figure6

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1.Bolt—M6x14mm(4)2.Nut—M6(2)

7

7.Foreachwheel,slideinthepinandsecurethe

wheelwiththebolt.

Figure7

1.Bolt—M8x16mm(2)2.Pin(2)

8.Turnthemachineoverandremovethefoam.

9.Installthehandlebartubeasfollows:

A.Rotatethespreaderboltclockwise.

B.Insertthehandlebartubeintothered

bracketandsecureitasshown.

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Figure9

1.Spreaderbolt

1.Nut(M8)3.Bolt(M8x85mm)

2.Handlebartube

C.Removeanddiscardthespreaderbolt.

D.Tightenthefastenersuntilthehandlebar

tubeissnug.

10.Onthehandlebarassembly,connectthecables
tothedriveleversiftheyarenotattached.

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Figure8

Figure10

1.Reardrivelevercable2.Frontdrivelevercable

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11.Installthehandlebarassemblyandadjust
theheightasdesired;refertoAdjustingthe

HandlebarHeight(page13).

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AddingOiltotheEngine

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Engineoil

Procedure

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

Figure11

1.Nut—M6(2)3.Bolt—M6x65mm(2)

2.Wireharnessconnectors

12.Connectthe2wireharnessconnectors.

13.Installthedragstake.

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2.Removethedipstick.

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Figure13

1.Fillertube3.Upperlimit

2.Dipstick4.Lowerlimit

3.Slowlyaddoilintothellertubeuntilitis
overowing.

4.Installthedipstickandtightenit.

Figure12

1.Dragstake2.Lockpin

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ProductOverview

Controls

EngineOn/OffSwitch

UsetheengineOn/Offswitchtoshuttheengineoff.
EnsurethattheswitchisintheONpositionbefore
startingtheengine.

Fuel-ValveLever

MovetheleverforthefuelvalvetotheONposition
beforeattemptingtostarttheengine.Afteroperation,
shutofftheengineandmovethefuel-valveleverto
theOFFposition.

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa
continuous-variablesetting.

Operatethemachineusingfullthrottleforbest
performance.

Figure14

1.Engineon/offswitch

2.Forwardcontrollever8.Fuelcap

3.Rearcontrollever9.Enginecontrols

4.Cableadjustment10.Oil-llcap

5.Drive-modeselectorlever11.Dragstake

6.Recoilhandle

7.Handlebarheight
adjustment

ChokeLever

MovethechokeleverontheenginetotheCHOKE
positionwheninitiallystartingacoldengine,then
moveitintotheRUNpositiononcestarted.

Drive-ModeSelector

Shiftthedrive-modeselectorlevertothedesired
modetochangethetransmission.

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Important:Donotshiftthedrive-modeselector

leverwhileengagingtheforwardorreverse
controllevers.

•Standard-rotatingtines(SRT):Thewheelsand

tinesarebothengagedwiththeengine;thetines
spininthesamedirectionasthewheels.Usethis
modeforestablishedgardenbedsandtillingin
softsoilconditions.

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Figure15

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•Drive:Onlythewheelsareengagedwiththe

engine;thetinesaredisengaged.Usethismode
forpoweredtransportationwhendrivingupsteep
inclinesandmovingthemachinetoandfromyour
garden.

Drive-ControlLevers

Pulldowntheforwardlevertoengagethetransmission
intheforwarddirection;pulluponthereverseleverto
engagethetransmissioninthereversedirection.

Releasetheleverstodisengagethetransmission.

Important:Donotattempttoengagetheforward

andreverseleversatthesametime.

WARNING

Contactwithmovingtinescanresultin
personalinjury.

Figure16

•Counter-rotatingtines(CRT):Thewheelsand

tinesarebothengagedwiththeengine;thetines
spinintheoppositedirectionofthewheels.Use
thismodewhenbreakingnewgroundortillingin
compactedsoilconditions.

Figure17

•Neutral:Thewheelsandtinesareboth

disengagedfromtheengine.Usethismodefor
storageandnon-poweredtransportation.

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Whenmovingthemachineinreverse,watch
forobstaclesbehindyouandkeepyourfeet
awayfromthetines.

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Figure19

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1.Forwardlever2.Reverselever

Specications

Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.

Figure18

Height

Length

Width

Weight

Tillingwidth

Tillingdepth

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Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety

103.1cm(40.6inches)

158.8cm(62.5inches)

50.8cm(20.0inches)

72.6kg(160lb)

43.2cm(17inches)

28cm(1 1inches)

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

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Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

•Donotllthefueltankindoors.

•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurelyafterfueling.Cleanup
spilledfuelbeforestartingtheengine.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersontheground,awayfromthevehicle
beforelling.

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.

•Removethemachinefromthetruckortrailer

beforellingthefueltank.Ifthisisnotpossible,
thenaddfuelfromaportablecontainerratherthan
fromafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.

•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;

movethemachineawayfromthespillandavoid
creatingasourceofignitionuntilthefuelvapors
havedissipated.

•Ifyoumustdrainthefueltank,doitoutdoors.

•Storefuelinafuelcontainerandkeepitoutofthe

reachofchildren.

•Donotstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltank

orfuelcontainerwherethereisanopename,
spark,orpilotlight,suchasonawaterheateror
otherappliance.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
storingthemachineinanyenclosure.

•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term

exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe

nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.

–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.

FuelSafety

•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisextremely

ammableanditsvaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothetank

whiletheengineisrunningorhot.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforellingthefueltank.

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AddingFuel

FuelSpecications

TypeUnleadedgasoline

Minimumoctanerating

Ethanol

MethanolNone

MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)

OilDonotaddtothefuel

Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep
thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe
fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)

Nomorethan10%byvolume

Lessthan15%byvolume

FillingtheFuelTank

FillthefueltankasshowninFigure20.

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Figure20

AdjustingtheHandlebar
Height

Thehandlebarhas3heightpositionstoaccommodate
varyinguserheights.Whenadjustingtheheight,
notethatduringnormaltillingoperation,theactual
handlebarpositiondropsupto25cm(10inches)from
normalheight.

Removethehardwarefromthehandlebarassembly,
rotatetheassemblytomatchtheholesatthedesired
position,andinstallthehardware.

•Lowheight:UseholesBandC.

•Middleheight:UseholesCandD.

•Highheight:UseholesAandD.

Figure21

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DuringOperation

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby

attemptingtotillorcultivatetoodeepandattoo
fastarate.

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;hearingprotection;andgloves.Tieback
longhairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.

•Keepyourhands,feet,otherbodyparts,and

clothingawayfromrotatingtinesandmovingparts
ofthemachine.Thetinesbeginrotatingwhen
youstarttheengineandmaycontinuetorotate
momentarilyafteryoushutofftheengine.

•Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoinstructions

inthisOperator’sManualandwithyourfeetwell
awayfromthetines.

•Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpulling

themachinetowardyou.T oavoidgettingpinned
againstastructure,allowenoughdistanceto
reversedirectionnearawallorfence.

•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Keep

smallchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultwhois
notoperatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.

•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives

areinneutralandyouareintheoperatingposition.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

•Donotattempttoadjustthemachinewhilethe

engineisrunning.

•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate

abnormally,immediatelyshutofftheengine,wait
forallmovingpartstostop,anddisconnectthe
wirefromthesparkplugbeforeexaminingthe
machinefordamage.Vibrationisoftenawarning
signoftrouble.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore
resumingoperation.

•Donotpickuporcarryamachinewhiletheengine

isrunning.

•Exercisecautionandbesureofyourfooting,

especiallywhenbackingup,toavoidslippingor
falling.

•Becarefulwhenoperatingthemachineinhard

ground.Thetinescancatchinthegroundand
propelthemachineforward.Ifthisoccurs,letgo
ofthemachine;donottrytorestrainit.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhencrossinggravel

surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.

•Donotleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

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

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,whichis
anodorless,deadlypoison.

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byTheT oro®Company.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor

overspeedtheengine.

•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting;keeparmholdon

thehandleandwalk,neverrun.

•Allowthemuferandengineareatocoolbefore

touchingthem.

•Thetinesshouldnotrotatewhentheengineis

idling;iftheydorotate,contactyourAuthorized
ServiceDealer.

•Ifanobjectbecomeslodgedinthetines,shutoff

theengine,disconnectthewirefromthespark
plug,andallowtheenginetocoolbeforeremoving
theobject.

•Donotoperatethemachineonsteepslopes.T o

preventoverturning,operatethemachineupand
downtheslope.

•Donotoperatethemachineathightransport

speedsonhardorslipperysurfaces.

•Lookbehindanddownandusecarewhen

reversing.

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StartingtheMachine

AdjustingtheDragStake

1.Movetheengineon/offswitchtotheONposition.

2.Movethefuel-valvelevertotheOPENposition.

3.MovethethrottlelevertotheFASTposition.

4.MovethechokelevertotheCHOKEposition.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire

choking.

5.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeel
resistance,thenpullthehandlebriskly.Return
thestarterhandlegently.

6.Aftertheenginestarts,graduallymovethe
chokelevertotheRUNpositionandthethrottle
levertotheFASTposition.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.Releasethedrive-controllevers.

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSLOWposition.

3.Movetheengineon/offswitchtotheOFF
position.

4.Movethefuel-valvelevertotheCLOSEDposition.

Adjustthedragstakeasneededforthedrivemode.

•CRTmode:Thedragstakehelpsregulatetilling

depthduringCRTmode.Lowerthedragstake
toreducethetillingdepth;raisethedragstaketo
increasethetillingdepth.

•SRTmode:Thedragstakelimitstheforward

speedduringSRTmode.Lowerthedragstaketo
reducetheforwardspeedorifthemachinejerks
forward

•Driveorneutralmode:Raisethedragstake

whentransportingthetiller.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Removethelockpin.

3.Positionthedragstaketothedesireddepth.

Note:Adjustthedragstake1holeatatimeand

testthetilleroperationaftereachadjustment.
Raisingthedragstaketoohighcanresultinloss
ofcontrolofthetiller.

4.Securethedragstakewiththelockpin.

5.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving
theoperatingposition.

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Figure22

1.Lockpin3.Dragstake—shallowtilling

2.Dragstake—deeptilling

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OperatingTips

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectssuchaslargerocks,trash,
andbranchesbeforetillingtopreventequipment
damage.

•Donotplaceexcessivebodyweightonthe

machine.Usetheweightofthemachinetotillthe
soilmoreefciently.

•Whentilling,beginwithashallowcutontherst

passandthenincreasethedepthby2.5to5.1cm
(1to2inches)oneachsuccessfulpathuntilyou
reachthedesireddepth.

•Plantgardenrows51to56cm(20to22inches)

aparttoalloweaseofturningattheendofeach
row.

•Whennottilling,movethethrottleleverbetween

halfthrottleandtheSLOWpositiontoextendengine
life,conservefuel,andreducesoundlevels.

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

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

•Cleandebrisfromthemachinetohelpprevent

res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

HaulingSafety

•Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbefore

loadingthemachineforhauling.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.

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Maintenance

MaintenanceSafety

•Inspectthemachinefrequentlytoensurethatit

isinsafeworkingconditionandthatshearbolts,
engine-mountingbolts,andotherfastenersare
properlytightened.

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

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

•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing

themachine.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,

useonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsand
accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories
madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,
andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

•Replacetinesthatarebent,damaged,orloose;do

notrepairoralterthem.

•Keepthemachine,attachments,andaccessories

insafeworkingcondition.

•Donotattempttorepairthemachineunless

youhavethepropertoolsandinstructionsfor
disassembling,assembling,andrepairingthe
machine.

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every10hours

Every25hours

Every50hours

Yearly

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleandebrisfromthemufer,controls,andair-intakegrille.

•Cleanthetineandwheelshafts

•Lubricatemovingparts.

•Checkthebelttension.

•Servicetheaircleaner(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Cleanthepre-cleanerelement.

•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindustyconditions).

•Replacethebelts.

•Checkthemuferandsparkarrester.

•Replacethepre-cleanerelement.

•Replacethefuellter.

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Checkthebelttension.

•Cleantheengineair-coolingsystem(moreoftenindustyconditions).

Important:Refertoyourenginemanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures

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Pre-Maintenance

Lubrication

Procedures

GreasingtheMachine

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug.

Figure23

1.Spark-plugwire

3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),
connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.

Important:Beforetippingthemachine,

allowthefueltanktorundrythroughnormal
usage.Ifyoumusttipthemachinepriorto
runningoutoffuel,useahandfuelpumpto
removethefuel.

Greasetype:Whitelithiumgrease

Greasethemachineatthefollowinglocations:

•Forwardandreversearmassemblies

•Forwardandreverseengagementlevers

•Forwardandreversecables.

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EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every25hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)—Servicetheair
cleaner(moreoftenindirtyordusty
conditions).

Every25hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)—Cleanthepre-cleanerelement.

ServicingtheFoamElement

1.Removethefoampre-cleanerfromthepaper
element.

2.Washthepre-cleanerwithwarmwateranda
milddetergent.

3.Rinsethepre-cleanerandallowittoairdry.

Important:Replacethefoampre-cleanerifitis

tornorworn.Donotoilthepre-cleaner.

Yearly—Replacethepre-cleanerelement.

RemovingtheAirCleaner
Elements

1.Cleanaroundtheair-cleanercovertoprevent
dirtfromgettingintotheengineandcausing
damage.

2.Loosenthefasteneronthecover.

3.Removethecover.

4.Removethefastenerontheelements.

5.Carefullyremovethefoampre-cleanerand
paperelementfromthebase.

ServicingthePaperElement

1.Cleanthepaperelementbytappingitgentlyto
removedust.

Note:Ifitisverydirty,replacethepaper

elementwithanewone.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or
damagetotherubberseal.

3.Replacetheelementifitisdamaged.

Important:Donotcleanthepaperelement.

Figure24

1.Cover

2.Fastener

3.Pre-cleaner6.Air-cleanerbase

4.Paperelement

5.Stud

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InstallingtheAirCleanerElements

1.Installthefoampre-cleanerelementoverthe
paperelement.

Note:Ensurethatyoudonotdamagethe

elements.

2.Installtheair-cleanerelementsontothe
air-cleanerbaseandontothestud.

3.Securetheelementsusingthefastener.

4.Installthecoverandsecureitwiththefastener.

ServicingtheEngineOil

Engine-OilSpecications

Engineoilcapacity

OilviscosityRefertothechartbelow.

APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher

0.54to0.59L(18to20oz)

Figure26

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Figure25

1.Cover

2.Fastener

3.Pre-cleaner6.Air-cleanerbase

4.Paperelement

5.Stud

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Removethedipstickandwipetheendclean.

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Figure27

1.Fillertube3.Upperlimit

2.Dipstick4.Lowerlimit

3.Insertthedipstickfullyintotheoil-lltube,but
donotturnortightenit.

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4.Removethedipstickandchecktheengine-oil
level.EnsurethattheoilisatthetopoftheFull
indicatoronthedipstick..

7.Ensurethattheoilisatthecorrectlevelonthe
dipstick;refertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

(page20).

5.Iftheoillevelislow,slowlyaddoilintotheller
tubeuntilitisoverowing.

6.Installthedipstickandtightenit.

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours/Afterthe

rstmonth(whichevercomes
rst)—Changetheengineoil.

Every50hours—Changetheengineoil(more
oftenindustyconditions).

Note:Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechanging

theoiltowarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarries
morecontaminants.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page18).

3.Placeapanunderthedrainplugtocatchtheoil.

4.Removetheoil-llplugandallowtheoiltodrain.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertied

recyclingcenter.

8.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.

Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling
thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto
checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewspark
plug(s)ifnecessary.

Type:BriggsandStratton797235

Airgap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug.

Figure28

5.Installtheoil-llplug.

6.Slowlypouroilintotheoil-llholeuntilthe
oilisatthecorrectlevel;refertoEngine-Oil

Specications(page20).

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Figure29

1.Spark-plugwire

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2.Cleanaroundthesparkplugstopreventdirt
fromenteringtheengineandpotentiallycausing
damage.

3.Removethesparkplug.

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CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa
blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or
cracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the
engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe
insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

BeltMaintenance

CheckingandAdjustingthe
DriveBelts

ServiceInterval:Every10hours

Yearly

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

Figure30

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Thebelttensionmaydecreaseovertime.Y oumay
needtoadjustthebeltwithinthersthalfhourof
operationduetoinitialbeltstretch.

Important:Checkthebelttensionregularly.

Improperbelttensionmaycauseprematurebelt
wear.

Thebeltmayneedadjustmentifthereisaconstant
squealingsoundwhilethetinesareengagedorifthe

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beltslipsandthewheelsandtinesdonotturn.

CheckingandAdjustingthe
ForwardDriveBeltTension

1.Withtheforwarddrive-controlleverintheneutral
position,measurethelengthofthespringonthe
forwarddrivecable.

2.Pulldowntheforwardleverandmeasurethe
lengthoftheextendedspring.Thedifference
shouldbe5mm(3/16inch).

Figure31

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Figure32

1.Springonforwarddrive

cable

2.Stretchdifferenceof5mm

(3/16inch)

3.Ifthebeltneedsadjustment,loosentheupper
jamnut,thentightenthelowerjamnutin0.32
cm(1/8inch)increments.Checkthetension
again,andrepeatasnecessary

3.Lowerjamnut

4.Upperjamnut

Note:Ifthetensionisincorrectandyoucannot

adjustthejamnutsfurther,replacethebelt.

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AdjustingtheReverseDriveBelt
Tension

Ifthemachinedoesnotoperateinreversewhenthe
reversedrive-controlleverisengaged,adjustthejam
nutsonthereversedrivecable1turnatatimeuntil
thereversedrivecontrolfunctionsproperly.

Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotoperateinreverse

andyoucannotadjustthejamnutsfurther,replace
thebelt.

ReplacingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

6.Pullthereversearmawayfromtheengine
pulley.Use2wrenches(13mm)toloosenthe
idlerpulleyonthearmsothatyoucanremove
thereversedrivebelt.

RemovingtheBelts

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoff
theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Removethesparkplugwire.

3.Shiftthedrive-modelevertotheNEUTRAL
position.

4.Removethewheels,upperpulleyshrouds,and
lowerpulleyguards.

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Figure34

1.Reversearm3.Wirebeltguide

2.Idlerpulley4.Reversedrivebelt

7.Gentlyrotatethetransmissionpulleyandforce
theforwarddrivebeltoutofthegrooveand
awayfromthepulley.

Figure33

5.Detachtheforwardandreversedrivecables
fromthedrivecontrollevers.

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Figure35

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8.Pushuponthebelt,andpullitoffandaway
fromthepulley.

Figure36

InstallingtheBelts

1.Placethereversedrivebeltinthetransmission
pulleygroove.

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9.Removethereversedrivebeltfromthe
transmissionpulley.

Figure37

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Figure38

2.Placetheforwarddrivebeltintheenginepulley
groove,betweenthewireguides.

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Figure39

1.Wireguide

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3.Gentlyrotatethetransmissionpulleyandforce
theforwarddrivebeltintothegroove.

Figure40

4.Slidethereversedrivebeltontothereversearm
idlerpulley,betweenthewirebeltguides,and
intothegroove.

7.Installtheuppershroudsandlowerpulley
guards.

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Figure42

8.Installthewheels.

9.Installthesparkplugwire.

Figure41

1.Reversearm3.Wirebeltguide

2.Idlerpulley4.Reversedrivebelt

5.Tightentheidlerpulleysothatthewirebelt
guidesdonotcontactthebeltwhenthereverse
driveleverisengaged.

6.Connecttheforwardandreversedrivecablesto
thedrivecontrollevers.

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Cleaning

Storage

CleaningtheMachine

Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Tipthetillertowardtheengineandblockitinto
positionsothatitrestsonthelowerpulleyguard
andthetinesareexposed.

2.Removealldebrisontheaxlebetweenthetines
andtransmissionhousing.

Note:Toassistcleaning,removethetines;

loosenandremovetheboltandnutonthetine
shaftandslidethetinesofftheshaft.

3.Tipthetillertoalevelposition.

4.Removealldebrisontheaxlesbetweenthe
wheelsandtransmissionhousing.

Toassistcleaning,removethewheelsas
follows:

A.Raisethemachinesothatthewheelsdo

notsupporttheweightofthemachine.

B.Loosentheboltonthewheelshaft.

C.Slidethewheelsoff,ensuringtonotlose

thewheelpinontheshaft.

Note:Ifthewheelsaredifculttoremove,

threadabolt(M10x25mm,orlonger)into
thewheelhubandrotateitclockwiseuntil
thewheelreleasesfromtheshaft.

StorageSafety

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

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

•Runtheenginedryorremovethefuelwithahand

pump;neversiphonthefuel.Ifyoumustdrainthe
fueltank,doitoutdoors.

•FollowtheinstructionsinthisOperator’sManual

tosafelyunload,transport,andstorethemachine.

•Donotstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel

tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare
present,suchashotwaterandspaceheatersand
clothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
storingthemachineinanenclosure.

•AlwaysrefertotheOperator’sManualfor

importantdetailsifthemachineistobestoredfor
anextendedperiod.

StoringtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoff
theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Removedebrisfromthetines,axle,transmission
housing,andengine;refertoCleaningthe

Machine(page26).

5.Tipthetillertoalevelposition.

Figure43

Important:Youcanwashthemachine

withmilddetergentandwater.Donot
pressure-washthemachine.Avoid
excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe
engineandtransmission.

3.Coattheaxleslightlywithaxlegrease.

4.Servicetheairlter;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page19).

5.Changetheengineoil;refertoServicingthe

EngineOil(page20).

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6.Preparethemachineforstorageforover
30daysasfollows:

A.Addfuelstabilizer/conditionertofreshfuel

inthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom
thefuelstabilizermanufacturer.Donot
useanalcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor
methanol).

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank.

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