Toro 58604 Operator's Manual

FrontTineTiller/Cultivator

58604

Motoazada

58604

Motoculteuràdents/cultivateuravant

58604

FormNo.3447-111RevA

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FormNo.3447-108RevA

FrontTineTiller/Cultivator

ModelNo.58604—SerialNo.321000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

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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

Thistillerisintendedtobeusedbyresidential homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperatorsto breakthroughhardsoilconditionsforplantingand cultivatinggardens.Usingthisproductforpurposes otherthanitsintendedusecouldprovedangerousto youandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Y ouareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

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Safety-alertsymbol

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Contents

Safety

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

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

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

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

1InstallingtheTinesandShields........................7

2InstallingtheHandlebars.................................8

3InstallingtheDragStake..................................9

4ConnectingtheEngineSwitchCable..............10

5AddingOiltotheEngine.................................10

ProductOverview....................................................11

Controls............................................................11

Specications...................................................1 1

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

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

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

ChangingtheTineConguration......................13

AdjustingtheHandlebars..................................15

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................15

DuringOperation.................................................15

DuringOperationSafety...................................15

StartingtheMachine.........................................16

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................16

AdjustingtheDragStake..................................17

TillingSoil.........................................................17

AfterOperation....................................................17

AfterOperationSafety......................................17

Maintenance...........................................................18

MaintenanceSafety..........................................18

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........18

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................19

PreparingforMaintenance...............................19

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

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

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

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

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................22

ServicingtheFuelFilter....................................22

BeltMaintenance................................................23

CheckingandAdjustingtheBeltTension...........23

ReplacingtheDriveBelt...................................24

Cleaning..............................................................25

CleaningtheTineAxleShaft.............................25

Storage...................................................................25

StorageSafety..................................................25

StoringtheMachine..........................................25

Troubleshooting......................................................27

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

instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

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1.Squeezethethrottletoengagethetines.

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1.Engine—shutoff

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1.Tostartthemachine,movetheswitchtotheONposition, engagethechoke,placeonehandonthemachineand pulltherecoilhandle,andmovethechokelevertotheRUN position.

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1.Warning—readthe Operator’sManual.

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2.Thrownobject hazard—keepshields inplacewhenoutertines areinstalled.

3.Removingthe shields—removethe handknobs,rotatethe handlebarsback,and removethesideshields.

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1.Warning—readthe Operator’sManual.

3.Installingthe shields—slidetheside shieldon,raisethe handlebars,andinstallthe handknob.

2.Thrownobject hazard—keepshields inplacewhenoutertines areinstalled.

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.

2.Warning—alloperatorsshouldbetrainedbeforeoperating themachine.

3.Warning—keepbystandersaway.

4.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin place.

5.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.

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6.Warning—lookbehindyouwhenoperatingthemachinein reverse.

7.Warning—donotoperateoverburiedlines.

8.Warning—keepfeetawayfrommovingparts.

9.Warning—shutofftheengineanddisconnectthespark plugandreadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperforming maintenance.

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

3 4

Qty.

Leftoutertineset Rightoutertineset1 Leftsideshield Rightsideshield1 Bolt(M8x40mm) Bolt(M6x40mm) Washer4 Locknut(M8) Locknut(M6) Lefthandlebar Middledashpanel1 Righthandlebar1 Lockpin1 Dragstake1

Nopartsrequired

Engineoil1Addingoiltotheengine.

4 4

4 4 1

–

Installthetinesandshields.

Assemblethemachine.

Installthedragstake.

Connecttheengineswitchcable.

Use

InstallingtheTinesand Shields

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Leftoutertineset

1Rightoutertineset

Leftsideshield

1Rightsideshield

Procedure

WARNING

2.Removethelockpinfrom1innertineandverify thatthearrowsonthetinespointinthedirection offorwardrotation.

Note:Thearrowsrotatecounterclockwise

whenviewedfromtheleftsideofthemachine.

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Figure4

1.Lockpin3.Innertine

2.Outertine

Whentheoutertinesareinstalled,operating themachinewithoutthesideshieldscould exposeyouorotherstotinecontact,causing injuryordeath.

•Alwaysinstallthesideshieldswhenever theoutertinesareinstalled.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe machine.

1.Removethelockpinfromthedragstakeand removethedragstake.Setbothaside.

3.Slideontheoutertinesothatitalignswiththe secondholepositionoftheinnertineandsecure itwiththelockpin.

Important:Installthelockpinfromthefront

ofthetillersothatthewirehingesoverthe topofthetinepipeandlatchestothepinon therearofthetine.

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Figure5

1.Wirehingepoint

4.Repeatsteps2and3fortheothersideofthe machine.

Figure3

1.Dragstake2.Lockpin

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5.Removethehandknobsfromthelower handlebarassemblyandrotatetheassembly awayfromtheengine.

Figure6

6.Foreachsideshield,aligntheshieldgrooves withthecentertineshield,slidethesideshield ontothecentertineshield,andpushituntilyou hear/feelitclickintoplace.Ensurethatthe shieldissecure.

InstallingtheHandlebars

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Bolt(M8x40mm)

Bolt(M6x40mm)

4Washer

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Procedure

1.Alignthe2righthandlebarmountholeswith

Locknut(M8)

Locknut(M6)

Lefthandlebar

1Middledashpanel

1Righthandlebar

thelowerhandlebarmountholesatthedesired heightandsecureitasshown.Repeatforthe lefthandlebar.

Figure7

7.Rotatethelowerhandlebarassemblytoward theenginetothedesiredpositionandinstall thehandknobsthroughthemountholesand tightenthem.

Figure8

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Figure9

1.Righthandlebar4.Washer

2.Lefthandlebar5.Nut—M8(2)

3.Bolt—M8x40mm(2)

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2.Installthemiddledashpanel.Routetheengine switchcablethroughtheholeontheleftsideof thepanelasshowninFigure1 1.

Figure10

5.InserttheZ-bendendofthedrivecableintothe middleholeofthedrive-controllever.

Note:Ensurethatthereisnoexcessslackin

thecableandthattheleverremainsinthefull upposition.

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Figure12

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1.Drive-controlleverholes

1.Bolt—M6x40mm(4)

2.Middledashpanel

3.Tightenallfasteners.

4.Ifdesired,securethedrivecableusingacable tie.

3.Drivecable

4.Nut—M6(4)

Figure11

InstallingtheDragStake

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Lockpin

1Dragstake

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Procedure

Installthedragstakeatthedesiredheight;referto

AdjustingtheDragStake(page17).

ConnectingtheEngine SwitchCable

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Plugtheengineswitchcableintotheengine on/offswitch.

Figure13

2.Plugtheotherendofthecableintotheconnector ontheengine.

AddingOiltotheEngine

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Engineoil

Procedure

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Removethedipstick.

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Figure15

1.Fillertube3.Upperlimit

2.Dipstick4.Lowerlimit

Figure14

3.Slowlyaddoilintothellertubeuntilthelevelis atthetopthreadofthetube.

4.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltubeandtighten it.

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ProductOverview

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesetting.

Operatethemachineusingfullthrottleforbest performance.

ChokeLever

MovethechokeleverontheenginetotheCHOKE positionwheninitiallystartingacoldengine,then moveitintotheRUNpositiononcestarted.

Drive-ControlLever

Squeezethedrive-controllevertothehandgripto engagethetines.Releaseittodisengagethetines.

Specications

Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange withoutnotice.

Figure16

1.Throttlecontrol9.Removablesideshield

2.Chokelever

3.Fuelcap11.Adjustablecable

4.Drive-controllever12.Pulleybox

5.Engineon/offswitch

6.Handgrip14.Dragstake

7.Recoilhandle15.Handlebar-adjustment

8.Oil-llcap

10.Tines

13.Wheel

knob

Controls

Height

Length

Width

Weight

Tillingwidth

Tillingdepth

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95cm(37.3inches)

127cm(50.0inches)

61cm(24.0inches)

35.4kg(78lb)

28,41,or53cm(11,16,or21 inches)

28cm(1 1inches)

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

EngineOn/OffSwitch

UsetheengineOn/Offswitchtoshuttheengineoff. EnsurethattheswitchisintheONpositionbefore startingtheengine.

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.Y oumustbein

goodphysicalconditionandmentallyalert.Ifyou haveanyconditionthatmightbeaggravatedby strenuouswork,checkwithyourdoctorbefore operatingthemachine.

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

•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.

AddingFuel

FuelSpecications

ChangingtheTine Conguration

TypeUnleadedgasoline

Minimumoctanerating

Ethanol

MethanolNone

MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)

OilDonotaddtothefuel

Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel fromareputablesource.

87(US)or91(research octane;outsidetheUS)

Nomorethan10%byvolume

Lessthan15%byvolume

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

WARNING

Whentheoutertinesareinstalled,operating themachinewithoutthesideshieldscould exposeyouorotherstotinecontact,causing injuryordeath.

•Alwaysinstallthesideshieldswhenever theoutertinesareinstalled.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe machine.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Removethelockpinsfrombothsidesofthe machine.

FillingtheFuelTank

FillthefueltankasshowninFigure17.

Figure17

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Figure18

1.Lockpin3.Innertine

2.Outertine

3.Installtheoutertinesperdesiredconguration:

•Widetilling—53cm(21inch)width

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Figure19

•Narrowtilling—41cm(16inch)width

Figure20

•Narrowcultivating—28cm(11inch)width

Note:Thesideshieldsmayberemovedfor

thisconguration.Removethehandknobs androtatethehandlebarsbacktoremove thesideshields.

4.Fornarrowandwidetillingcongurations, continueasfollows:

A.Installthelockpins.

Important:Installthelockpinfrom

thefrontofthetillersothatthewire hingesoverthetopofthetinepipeand latchestothepinontherearofthetine. Thetinescouldinadvertentlydetach duringtillingifthelockpinsareinstalled incorrectly.

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Figure22

1.Wirehingepoint

Figure21

B.Ensurethatthesideshieldsaresecurely

installed.

Note:Youwillhearorfeeltheshieldclick

intoplacewhenyouinstallit.

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Figure23

AdjustingtheHandlebars

PerformingDaily

Youcanadjustthehandlebarheight2ways.

•Removethefastenersfromtheleftandright

handlebars,aligntheholesatthedesiredheight, andsecurethehandlebars.

Figure24

1.Righthandlebar4.Washer

2.Lefthandlebar5.Bolt—M8x40mm(2)

3.Nut—M8(2)

•Removethehandknobsfromthelowerhandlebar

assembly,rotatethehandlebarstothedesired position,andinstallthehandknobs.

Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page18).

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

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•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

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

•Keepyourhands,feet,otherbodyparts,and

clothingawayfromrotatingtinesandmovingparts ofthemachine.Thetinesbeginrotatingwhen youstarttheengineandmaycontinuetorotate momentarilyafteryoushutofftheengine.

Figure25

•Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoinstructions

inthisOperator’sManualandwithyourfeetwell awayfromthetines.

•Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpulling

themachinetowardyou.Toavoidgettingpinned againstastructure,allowenoughdistanceto reversedirectionnearawallorfence.

•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Keep

smallchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultwhois notoperatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif anyoneentersthearea.

•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives

areinneutralandyouareintheoperatingposition.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

•Donotattempttoadjustthemachinewhilethe

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engineisrunning.

•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate

abnormally,immediatelyshutofftheengine,wait

forallmovingpartstostop,anddisconnectthe wirefromthesparkplugbeforeexaminingthe machinefordamage.Vibrationisoftenawarning signoftrouble.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore resumingoperation.

•Donotoperatethemachineathightransport

speedsonhardorslipperysurfaces.

•Lookbehindanddownandusecarewhen

reversing.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby

attemptingtotillorcultivatetoodeepandattoo fastarate.

•Donotpickuporcarryamachinewhiletheengine

isrunning.

•Exercisecautionandbesureofyourfooting,

especiallywhenbackingup,toavoidslippingor falling.

•Becarefulwhenoperatingthemachineinhard

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

•Exerciseextremecautionwhencrossinggravel

surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.

•Donotleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

•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.

StartingtheMachine

1.Movetheengineon/offswitchtotheONposition.

2.MovethechokelevertotheCHOKEposition.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire

choking.

3.Movethethrottleleverhalfwaybetweenthe SLOWandFASTpositions.

4.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeel resistance,thenpullthehandlebriskly.Return thestarterhandlegently.

5.Aftertheenginestarts,graduallymovethe chokelevertotheRUNpositionandthethrottle levertotheFASTposition.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.Releasethedrive-controllever.

2.Movetheengineon/offswitchtotheOFF position.

3.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving theoperatingposition.

AdjustingtheDragStake

Thedragstakehelpsregulatetillingdepthand preventsthetillerfromjerkingforwardduring operation.Setthedragstakeinthelowestposition toincreaseresistancetoforwardmotionandtodig deeper;raisethedragstakefortransport.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Removethelockpin.

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

•Cleandebrisfromthemachinetohelpprevent

res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

HaulingSafety

•Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbefore

loadingthemachineforhauling.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.

Figure26

1.Dragstake2.Lockpin

3.Positionthedragstaketothedesireddepth.

Note:Adjustthedragstake1holeatatimeand

testthetilleroperationaftereachadjustment. Raisingthedragstaketoohighcanresultinloss ofcontrolofthetiller.

4.Securethedragstakewiththelockpin.

TillingSoil

1.Adjustthedragstaketothedesireddepth;refer toAdjustingtheDragStake(page17).

2.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlecontrolto theFASTposition.

3.Squeezethedrive-controllevertoengagethe tines.

4.Tillsoilasrequired.

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5.Releasethedrive-controllevertodisengagethe tines.

Maintenance

MaintenanceSafety

•Inspectthemachinefrequentlytoensurethatit

isinsafeworkingconditionandthatshearbolts, engine-mountingbolts,andotherfastenersare properlytightened.

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing

themachine.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,

useonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous, andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

•Replacetinesthatarebent,damaged,orloose;do

notrepairoralterthem.

•Keepthemachine,attachments,andaccessories

insafeworkingcondition.

•Donotattempttorepairthemachineunless

youhavethepropertoolsandinstructionsfor disassembling,assembling,andrepairingthe machine.

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst20hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every10hours

Every25hours

Every50hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleandebrisfromcoolingns,airinletsandlinkages.

•Checkthebelttension.

•Cleanthetineaxleshaft.

•Servicetheaircleaner(moreofteninextremelydustyconditions).

•Changetheengineoilwhenoperatinginhightemperaturesorunderheavyloads.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthesparkplug.

•Replacethedrivebelt.

Pre-Maintenance

EngineMaintenance

Procedures

ServicingtheAirCleaner

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark plug.

Figure27

1.Spark-plugwire

3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s), connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.

Important:Beforetippingthemachineto

replacetheblade,allowthefueltanktorun drythroughnormalusage.Ifyoumusttip themachinepriortorunningoutoffuel,use ahandfuelpumptoremovethefuel.

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

1.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page19).

2.Removetheair-cleanercover.

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Figure28

1.Air-cleanercover3.Air-cleanerscreen

2.Air-cleanerelement(2)

3.Removeandinspecttheair-cleanerelements.

4.Inspecttheair-cleanerelements.

5.Replaceanytornorwornelement.Otherwise, cleaneachelementasfollows:

4.Air-cleanerbase

A.Washtheelementwithwarmwateranda

milddetergent.

Important:Presstheelementwhen

washingit;donottwistit.

B.Drytheelementbypressingitinaclean

cloth.

C.Thoroughlyoilthefoamelementusingnew

engineoilandpressoutanyexcessoil.

6.Installtheelements,screen,andair-cleaner covertothebase.

ServicingtheEngineOil

Engine-OilSpecications

Engineoilcapacity

OilviscosityRefertothechartbelow.

APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher

0.35L(1 1.8oz)

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst20hours/Afterthe

rstmonth(whichevercomes rst)—Changetheengineoil.

Every25hours—Changetheengineoilwhen operatinginhightemperaturesorunderheavy loads.

Every50hours—Changetheengineoil.

Note:Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechanging

theoiltowarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarries morecontaminants.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page19).

Figure29

Important:DonotuseSAE10W-40MotorOil.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Removethedipstick.

Figure30

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3.Placeapanunderthedrainplugtocatchtheoil.

4.Removetheoil-llplugandallowtheoiltodrain.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertied

recyclingcenter.

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1.Fillertube3.Upperlimit

2.Dipstick4.Lowerlimit

3.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.

4.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltubeandtighten it.

5.Removethedipstickandchecktheengine-oil level.

6.Iftheoillevelislow,slowlyaddoilintotheller tubeuntilthelevelisatthetopthreadofthe tube.

7.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltubeandtighten it.

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Figure31

5.Installtheoil-llplug.

6.Slowlypouroilintotheoil-llholeuntilthe oilisatthecorrectlevel;refertoEngine-Oil

Specications(page20).

7.Ensurethattheoilisatthecorrectlevelonthe dipstick;refertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

(page20).

8.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

CheckingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.

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

Type:LGE5RTC

Airgap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark plug.

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

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Figure33

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Figure32

1.Spark-plugwire

2.Cleanaroundthesparkplugstopreventdirt fromenteringtheengineandpotentiallycausing damage.

3.Removethesparkplug.

1.Threadthesparkplugclockwiseintothe spark-plugholebyhand.

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2.Rotatethesparkplugclockwiseusinga spark-plugwrenchuntiltheplugandsealing washerareseated.

3.Tightenthesparkplugasfollows:

•Wheninstallingtheoriginalsparkplug,

tightenthepluganadditional1/2turn.

•Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tightenthe

pluganadditional1/8to1/4turn.

Important:Aloosesparkplugmaycause

thecylindertooverheat.Anover-tightspark plugmaydamagethethreadsinthecylinder head.

4.Connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.

FuelSystem Maintenance

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty.

RefertoFuelSafety(page12)foracomplete listoffuelrelatedprecautions.

ServicingtheFuelFilter

1.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page19).

6.Removethelterbyusingasockettoturnit counterclockwise.

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Figure35

1.Fuellter

2.Drainfuelfromthefueltank.

3.Removethe2nutssecuringthemufertothe engineandremovethemufer.

4.Removethe3boltssecuringthefuel-tank assemblytotheengine.

5.Gentlyliftthefueltankofftheengine.Loosen thehoseclampanddisconnectthehosefrom thelter.

Figure34

1.Hoseclamp2.Hose

7.Cleanthelterusingkeroseneorasimilar solvent.

Note:Replacethelterifitisextremelydirty

ortorn.

8.Installthelterbyusingasockettoturnit clockwise.

9.Connectthehosetothelterandsecureitusing thehoseclamp.

10.Installthefueltankandsecureitusingthe3 boltspreviouslyremoved.

11.Installthemuferandsecureitusingthe2bolts previouslyremoved.

12.Addfreshfueltotheengine.Checkforleaks beforestartingtheengine.

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BeltMaintenance

differenceshouldbe0.32to0.6cm(1/8to1/4 inch).

CheckingandAdjustingthe BeltTension

ServiceInterval:Every10hours

Thebelttensionmaydecreaseovertime.Youmay needtoadjustthebeltwithinthersthalfhourof operation.

Important:Checkthebelttensionregularly.

Improperbelttensionmaycauseprematurebelt wear.

1.Removethepulleycover.

4.Ifthebeltneedsadjustment,holdthelowerjam nutinplaceandadjusttheupperjamnutin0.32 cm(1/8inch)increments.Checkthetension again,andrepeatasnecessary.

Note:Ifthetensionisincorrectandyoucannot

adjustthejamnutsfurther,movetheZ-bendend ofthecabletothenextholeinthedrive-control leverasshowninFigure37.Ifthetensionisstill incorrect,replacethebelt.

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Figure38

1.Upperjamnut2.Lowerjamnut

Figure36

1.Bolt—M6x35mm(4)

2.Pulleycover

2.Withthedrive-controlleverintheneutral position,measurethelengthoftherelaxed cablespring.

Figure37

1.Cablespring

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Figure39

1.Z-bendendofcable

2.Movecabletothishole.

5.Tightenthelowerjamnut.

6.Installthepulleycover.

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3.Pulldownthedrive-controlleverandmeasure thelengthoftheextendedcablespring.The

ReplacingtheDriveBelt

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

RemovingtheBelt

1.Removethepulleycover.

InstallingtheBelt

1.Placebeltinthetransmissionpulleygroove.

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Figure42

1.Enginepulley3.Transmissionpulley

2.Belt

Figure40

1.Bolt—M6x35mm(4)

2.Pulleycover

2.Gentlypulltheenginerecoilropetorotatethe pulley.

3.Whilethepulleyturns,forcethebeltoutofthe groove.

Figure41

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enginepulleywhileforcingthebeltintothe groove.

3.Checkthebelttension;adjustitasnecessary.

4.Installthepulleycover.

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Figure43

2.Gentlypulltheenginerecoilropetorotatethe

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1.Bolt—M6x35mm(4)

2.Pulleycover

1.Enginepulley3.Transmissionpulley

2.Belt

4.Slidethebeltofftheenginepulley.

5.Pullthebeltdownandoutoftheway.

6.Pushthebeltdownandawayfromthe transmissionpulleytoremoveit.

Cleaning

Storage

CleaningtheTineAxle Shaft

ServiceInterval:Every10hours

Removeallvegetation,string,wire,andothermaterial thatmayhaveaccumulatedontheaxlebetweenthe innertinesandthetransmissionhousing.

StorageSafety

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

•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.

Important:Youcanwashthemachine

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

3.Coattheaxleslightlywithaxlegrease.

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page19).

5.Changetheengineoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page20).

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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