Toro 68025, 68027, 68026 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3421-187RevA

FP-2200ForwardPlate
Compactor

ModelNo.68025—SerialNo.402300000andUp
ModelNo.68026—SerialNo.402300000andUp
ModelNo.68027—SerialNo.402300000andUp

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3421-187*A

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemical

orchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Thisengineisnotequippedwithasparkarrester
mufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResource
CodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilar
laws.

Introduction

Thismachineisdesignedtocompactawidearrayof
soilsubstances,includingclay,silt,gravel,sand,and
loam.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

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1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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

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Figure2

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Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
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Contents

Safety

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

SafeOperatingPractices....................................3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5

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

InstallingtheHandle...........................................6

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel............................6

CheckingtheEccentric-OilLevel........................6

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

Operation..................................................................7

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel............................7

CleaningDebrisfromtheMachine......................8

AddingFuel........................................................8

CompactingAsphalt.........................................10

StartingtheEngine............................................11

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

OperatingtheCompactor.................................12

TransportingtheMachine.................................12

Maintenance...........................................................13

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........13

DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire..................13

EngineMaintenance.........................................13

BeltMaintenance..............................................18

Storage...................................................................20

Troubleshooting......................................................21

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofcausingseriousinjury .
Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious
injuryordeath.

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
anodorless,deadlypoisonwhichislethalif
inhaled.

Donotruntheengineindoorsorinan
enclosedarea.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining

material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readorunderstandtheinformation,itisthe
owner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialto
them.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.

Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor

servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringpeopleordamage
toproperty.

Preparation

•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,eye

protection,longpants,substantial,slip-resistant
footwear,andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwearloose
jewelry.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe

usedandensurethatallobjectsareremovedfrom
theareabeforeuse.

•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuel.Theyare

ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

–Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,and

othersourcesofignition.

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–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer

–Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank

whiletheengineisrunningorhot.

–Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.

–Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainer

wherethereisanopename,spark,orpilot
light,suchasonawaterheaterorother
appliance.

–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe

engine;avoidcreatinganysourceofignition
untilthefuelvaporshavedissipated.

•Checkthattheshieldsareattachedand

functioningproperly.Donotoperateunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore

themachinenearanopename.

•Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,setthe

throttletoslow,andshutofftheengine.Waitfor
allmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,
orrepairing.

•Cleandebrisfromdrives,mufers,andtheengine

tohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

Operation

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedorpoorly

ventilatedarea.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodlight,keeping

awayfromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Stoponlevelground,setthethrottletoslow,and

shutofftheenginebeforeleavingtheoperator's
positionforanyreason.

•Ensurethattheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore

operatingthemachine.Shutoffthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.

•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Stop

themachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Keepyourfeetclearoftheplatecompactor.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Disconnectthesparkplugbeforemakingany

repairs.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If

possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall

hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.

•Keepnutsandboltstight.Keepequipmentin

goodcondition.

•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrike

anobject.Makeanynecessaryrepairsbefore
restarting.

•UseonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsto

ensurethatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor

overspeedtheengine.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatrailerortruck.

•Donottouchpartswhichmaybehotfrom

operation.Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingto
maintain,adjust,orservice.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If

lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

93-9084

1.Liftpoint

decal133-5619

133-5619

decal93-9084

decal117-4979

117-4979

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace

125-4943

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.4.Chokinghazard—donotoperatethemachineindoors.

2.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

3.Warning—keepawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.

5.Explosionhazard—shutofftheengineandextinguishall
amesbeforerefuelingthemachine.

decal125-4943

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Setup

InstallingtheHandle

Secureeachsideofthehandletotheplatecompactor
frameusingabolt,atwasher,spacer,bearing,and
locknut(Figure3orFigure4).

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Figure4

Model3000/4000

Figure3

Model2200

1.Locknut

2.Bearing5.Flatwasher

3.Handle6.Bolt

1.Locknut

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4.Spacer

2.Bearing5.Flatwasher

3.Handle6.Bolt

4.Spacer

CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level

Themachinecomesfromthefactorywithoilinthe
enginecrankcase;however,itmaybenecessaryto
addoil;refertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page

7).AddonlyenoughoiltoraisetheleveltotheFull

markonthedipstick.

CheckingtheEccentric-Oil
Level

Themachinecomesfromthefactorywitheccentricoil
intheeccentrichousing;however,itmaybenecessary
toaddoil;refertoServicingtheEccentricOil(page

17).Addonlyenoughoilsothattheoillevelisush

withtheoilplugonthesideoftheeccentrichousing.

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ProductOverview

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Oilcrankcasecapacity:

•0.56L(0.59USqt)forModel68025

•0.58L(0.61USqt)forModels68026and68027

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Setthethrottletoslow,shutofftheengine,and
waitforallmovingpartstostop.

Figure5

1.Lifthandles5.Airlter

2.Watertank6.Handle

3.Engine7.Beltcover

4.Rollcagelifteye

Figure6

1.Recoilstarter

2.Sedimentcup

3.Fuel-shutoffvalve6.EngineOn/Offswitch

4.Chokelever

5.Throttlelever

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3.Cleanaroundthedipsticksothatdirtcannot
fallintothellerholeanddamagetheengine
(Figure7).

Figure7

1.Fillertube4.Lowerlimit

2.Dipstick

3.Upperlimit

5.Oil-drainbolt

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4.Removethedipstickandwipetheendclean.

5.Slidethedipstickfullyintothedipsticktube
withoutthreadingitintothellerneck.

6.Pullthedipstickoutandinspecttheend.

Note:Theoilshouldbelevelwiththeupper-limit

mark(Figure7).

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Important:Runningtheenginewithalow

oillevelcancauseenginedamage.Thistype
ofdamageisnotcoveredbywarranty.

Theengineisequippedwithanoilalert
systemthatwillautomaticallyshutoffthe
enginebeforetheoillevelfallsbelowthe
safelimit.

7.Iftheoillevelislow,slowlypouronlyenough
oilintothecrankcasetoraisetheleveltothe
upperlimit.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcase

withoil,becausetheenginemaybe
damaged.

8.Installandsecurethedipstick.

CleaningDebrisfromthe Machine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Setthethrottletoslow,shutofftheengine,and
waitforallmovingpartstostop.

WARNING

Contactwithhotpartsonthemachine
cancausesevereburns.

Waitforallpartstocoolbeforetouching
themachine.

2.Brushdirtanddebrisawayfromtheaircleaner
andengineopenings.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizer
isused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuel
thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6
to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsfueltoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwherefuel
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never
buymorethana30-daysupplyoffuel.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.

3.Checkthesprinklermanifold(Figure10)and
removeanydirtordebris.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.

Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains

15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

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DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark
whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner
tothegas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize
thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,
usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmay
insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof
anystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe
ground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfromafuel
dispensernozzle.

•Ifyoumustuseafueldispensernozzle,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Setthethrottletoslow,shutofftheengine,and
waitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Allowtheenginetocool.

3.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremoveit
(Figure8).

Note:Thecapistetheredtothefueltank.

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Figure8

Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancause
seriousinjuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastank
orconditionerbottleopening.

•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspills
withsoapandwater.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefuel
tankbedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditives

containingmethanolorethanol.

4.Addunleadedfueltothefueltankuntilthelevel
isjustinsidethemeshlterbasket.

Important:Thisspaceinthetankallows

fueltoexpand.Donotllthefueltank
completelyfull.

5.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.

6.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

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CompactingAsphalt

Whenusingthemachineonasphalt,thewatersystem
isusedtowetthesurfaceofthecompactortoprevent
theasphaltfromstickingtothecompactor.

AddingWaterwiththeTank Installed

1.Removethecapfromthewatertank(Figure9).

AddingWaterwiththeTank Removed

1.Detachthevalvecoupler(Figure10).

Figure9

1.Water-tankcap3.Watertank

2.Water

2.Fillthetankwithwater(Figure9).

3.Installthecapontothewatertank(Figure9).

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1.Shutoffvalve

2.Femalecoupler

Figure10

3.Malecoupler

4.Sprinklermanifold

2.Removethewatertankfromtheframebypulling
upontheelastictanklatch(Figure11).

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Figure11

1.Elastictanklatch

3.Fillthetankwithwater,assembleittotheframe,
andattachthecoupler.

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StartingtheEngine

1.MovetheengineswitchtotheONposition
(Figure12).

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Figure14

1.Choke

Figure12

1.Engineswitch

2.MovethefuelvalvetotheONposition(Figure

13).

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4.Movethethrottlelevermidwaybetweenthe
SLOW(turtle)andFAST(rabbit)positions(Figure

15).

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire

choking.

Figure13

1.Fuelvalve

3.Movethechokelevertotheleftifyouare
startingacoldengine(Figure14).

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1.Throttle

Figure15

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5.Pulltherecoilhandlesharplytostarttheengine.

6.Aftertheenginestarts,graduallymovethe
choketotheright.

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Important:Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,

movethechokeleftagainuntiltheengine
warmsup.

7.Movethethrottlelevertomaximumthrottle.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.MovethethrottlelevertotheSLOW(turtle)
position.

2.Turntheengineswitchandfuelvalveoff.

OperatingtheCompactor

Withtheengineatfullthrottle,thecompactormoves
forwardwhilevibrating.

Graspthehandlelightlywithbothhandsandallowthe
compactortomoveforwardonitsown.Usethehandle
toguidethedirectionoftraveltoavoidobstructions.

TransportingtheMachine

Model68025weighs64kg(140lb)

Model68026weighs93kg(205lb)

Model68027weighs98kg(215lb)

Youcanusetherollcagelifteyetoliftandtransportthe
machinewithstrapsoracrane(Figure16).

Alternatively,2peoplecantransportthemachine
byliftingthecompactorusingthefrontandrearlift
handles(Figure16).

Figure16

1.Rollcagelifteye2.Lifthandles

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst25hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

Every300hours

Monthly

Disconnectingthe

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleandebrisfromtheaircleaner.

•Inspecttheair-cleanerelements.

•Cleantheair-lterelements.Cleanthemmorefrequentlyindustyoperating
conditions.

•Inspect,clean,andadjustthesparkplug;replaceitifnecessary.

•Cleanthesedimentcup.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthebelttension.Adjustthebelttensionifnecessary.

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement.Replaceitmorefrequentlyindusty
operatingconditions.

•Changetheeccentricoil.

•Checktheeccentric-oillevel.

EngineMaintenance

Spark-PlugWire

Beforeperforminganymaintenanceontheengine,
disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug
(Figure17).

Figure17

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Inspect,clean,

andadjustthesparkplug;replaceit
ifnecessary.

Every200hours—Replacethesparkplug.

UseanNGKBPR6ESsparkplugorequivalent.

1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.

4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.

Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,or

dirtysparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodes
becausegritenteringthecylindercan
damagetheengine.

5.Setthegapontheplugto0.76mm(0.03inch)

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asshowninFigure18.

1.Spark-plugwire

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1.Centerelectrodeinsulator

2.Sideelectrode

3.Airgap(nottoscale)

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Figure18

6.Carefullyinstallthesparkplugbyhand(toavoid
crossthreading)untilitishandtight.

7.Tightenthesparkpluganadditional1/2turnif
itisnew;otherwise,tightenitanadditional1/8
to1/4turn.

Important:Aloosesparkplugcanbecome

veryhotandcandamagetheengine;
overtighteningasparkplugmaydamagethe
threadsinthecylinderhead.

8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect

theair-cleanerelements.

Every50hours—Cleantheair-lterelements.
Cleanthemmorefrequentlyindustyoperating
conditions.

Every300hours/Y early(whichevercomes
rst)—Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement.
Replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperating
conditions.

RemovingtheAirFilter

Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithout

theairlterassembly;extremeenginedamage
willoccur.

1.Setthethrottletoslow,shutofftheengine,and
waitforallmovingpartstostop.

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Figure19

1.Wingnut(cover)5.Foamlterelement

2.Air-ltercover6.Seal(rubber)

3.Wingnut(lter)7.Carburetorbase

4.Paperlterelement

4.Removethewingnutthatsecurestheair-lter
covertothecarburetorandremovethecover
(Figure19).

Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom

fallingintothebase.

5.Removethefoamlterelementfromthepaper
lterelement(Figure19).

6.Inspectthefoamelementfordamage.

Note:Ifthefoamlterelementisdamaged,

replaceit.Ifthefoamelementisdirty,cleanit;
refertoCleaningtheFoamFilter(page14).

7.Removethewingnutthatsecuresthepaper
lterelementtothecarburetor(Figure19).

8.Removethepaperelementandinspectthe
paperlterelementfordamageandexcessive
amountsofdirtintheelement.

Note:Replacethepaperlterelementifitis

damagedorexcessivelydirty.

Note:Nevertrytocleanthepaperelement;

onlyreplaceit.

2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug.

3.Wipetheairltercover(Figure19)sothatitis
clean.

CleaningtheFoamFilter

1.Cleanthefoamlterelementinwarmsoapy
waterandrinsetheelementincleanwater,or
cleanthefoamlterelementinanonammable
solvent.

Note:Donotusefueltocleanthefoamelement

becauseitcouldcreateariskofreorexplosion.

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2.Allowthefoamlterelementtocompletelydry.

3.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil,then
squeezeouttheexcessoil.

Note:Iftoomuchoilisleftinthefoamelement

whentheengineisstarted,theenginewill
smoke.Excessoilinthefoamelementmayalso
restricttheairowthroughtheelementandmay
reachthepaperlterandclogit.

4.Assemblethefoamelementontothepaperlter
element(Figure19).

InstallingtheAirFilter

1.Wipecleanthedirtfromthecarburetorbaseand
theinsideofthecoverwithamoistrag(Figure

19).

Note:Donotallowdirtanddebristoenterthe

airductleadingintothecarburetor.

2.Ensurethattherubbergasketisalignedand
seatedontothemountingbaseofthecarburetor
(Figure19).

Note:Therubbergasketmightsticktothe

bottomoftheoldpaperlterelement.Remove
itfromtheoldpaperelementandinstallitonto
thecarburetor.

3.Alignthepaperlterelementwiththecarburetor
andensurethatthehold-downrodofthe
carburetorpassesthroughthetopplateofthe
lter(Figure19).

4.Securetheltertothecarburetorwiththelter
wingnutandtightenitngertight(Figure19).

5.Aligntheair-ltercoverovertheairlter
elementswiththehold-downrodofthe
carburetorpassingthroughthetopcover(Figure

19).

6.Securethecovertotheenginewiththecover
wingnutandtightenitngertight(Figure19).

1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Movethefuel-shutoffvalvetotheOFFposition.

4.RemovethesedimentcupandO-ring(Figure6).

Figure20

1.Fuel-shutoffvalve(OFF

positionshown)

2.O-ring

5.Washthesedimentcupinanonammable
solventanddryitthoroughly.

6.PlacetheO-ringinthefuelvalveandinstallthe
sedimentcup,tighteningitsecurely.

7.Movethefuel-shutofflevertotheOnposition.

3.Sedimentcup

Note:Ifanyfuelleaks,repeatthisprocedure

andreplacetheO-ring.

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CleaningtheSedimentCup

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Every6months

(whichevercomesrst)

DANGER

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

•Setthethrottletoslow,shutofftheengine
andkeepheat,sparks,andameaway .

•Handlefuelonlyoutdoors.

•Wipeupspillsimmediately.

•Donotsmokewhilehandlingfuel.

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ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)

Oilcrankcasecapacity:

•0.56L(0.59USqt)forModel68025

•0.58L(0.61USqt)forModels68026and68027

Viscosity:Seetablebelow

Figure21

ChangingtheEngineOil

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Figure22

1.Drainplug

Note:Y oumayhavetotipthecompactor

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backwardstodraintheoil.

4.Whentheoilhasdrainedcompletely ,replace
theplug.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertied

recyclingcenter.

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst25hours

Every100hours

WARNING

Oilmaybehotaftertheenginehasbeenrun,
andcontactwithhotoilcancausesevere
personalinjury .

Avoidcontactingthehotengineoilwhenyou
drainit.

1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Removethedrainplug(Figure22).

5.Removethedipstick(Figure7)andslowlypour
oilintothellerholeuntiltheoilpoursoutofthe
llerhole.

6.Replaceandsecurethedipstick.

7.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

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ServicingtheEccentricOil

ChangingtheEccentricOil

Oiltype:10W30(APIserviceSJorhigher)

Oilcapacity:

•1.3L(1.4USqt)forModel68025

•3.3L(3.5USqt)forModel68026

•3.5L(3.7USqt)forModel68027

CheckingtheEccentric-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Monthly

1.Setthethrottletoslow,shutofftheengine,and
waitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Placeadrainpanundertheoilplugandremove
theoil-plugscrewonthesideoftheeccentric
housing(Figure23).

ServiceInterval:Every300hours

1.Setthethrottletoslow,shutofftheengine,and
waitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Placeanoildrainpanundertheoilplugand
removethellplugandtheoilplugscrew
(Figure23).

3.Tiptheplatecompactorforwardslightlyanduse
asuctionguntoremovetheoilthroughtheller
hole(Figure23).

4.Slowlypouroilintothellerholeuntiltheoil
comesouttheoilplug(Figure23).

5.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

6.Replacethellplugandtheoilplugscrew.

Figure23

1.Oilplug2.Eccentric-oil-llerhole

3.Verifythattheeccentricoilislevelwiththebolt
hole.

4.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

5.Replacetheoil-plugscrew.

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BeltMaintenance

RemovingtheBeltCover

1.Removetheanged-headboltsthatsecurethe
beltcovertotheengine(Figure24orFigure25).

Figure24

Model2200

1.Boltlocations2.Flanged-headbolt

CheckingtheBeltTension

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Important:Thebestbelttensionforthemachine

isthelowesttensionatwhichthebeltsdonotslip
underfullpower.

1.Layastraightedgeonthebeltandacrossthe
pulleys(Figure26).

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Figure26

Figure25

Model3000/4000

1.Boltlocations2.Flanged-headbolt

2.Removethebeltcover.

1.Straightedge2.Beltdeected7.6mm(0.3

inch)at1.4to2.3kg(3to
5lb)offorce

2.Withaforcegauge,pushdownonthebelt,
midwaybetweenthepulleys(Figure26).

Note:Thebeltshoulddeect7.6mm(0.3inch)

fromthestraightedgewhenpushingdownon
thebeltwith1.4to2.3kg(3to5lb)offorce
(Figure26).

Note:Ifthebelttensionistoolowortoohigh,

adjustthebelttension;refertoAdjustingtheBelt

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Tension(page19).

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AdjustingtheBeltTension

1.Removethewatertank;refertoAddingWater

withtheT ankRemoved(page10).

2.Loosenthe2hex-socketbolts(5/16-24x1.75
inches)thatsecurethefrontoftheengine
(Figure27).

Figure27

1.Hex-socketbolts(5/16-24x1.75inches)

8.Tightenthe2angenuts(8mm)thatsecurethe
backoftheengineto23to29N∙m(17to21
ft-lb)asshowninFigure28.

9.Applymedium-gradethread-lockingcompound
tothethreadsoftheanged-headboltsthatyou
removedinstep1ofRemovingtheBeltCover

(page18).

10.Alignthebeltcovertothemachineandsecure
thecoverwiththeanged-headboltsthatyou
removedinstep1ofRemovingtheBeltCover

(page18).

11.Torquetheboltsto972to1198N∙cm(86to106
in-lb).

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3.Loosenthe2angenuts(8mm)thatsecurethe
backoftheengine(Figure28).

Figure28

1.Flangenuts(8mm)

2.Belt-tensioningbolt

4.Loosenthejamnut,androtatethe
belt-tensioningboltclockwisetotension
thebelt,orrotatethebelt-tensioningbolt
counterclockwisetoloosenthetensiononthe
belt(Figure28).

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5.Checkthebelttension;refertoCheckingthe

BeltT ension(page18).

6.Whenthecorrecttensionisreached,tightenthe
jamnutonthebelt-tensioningbolt.

7.Tightenthe2hex-socketbolts(5/16-24x1-3/4
inches)thatsecurethefrontoftheengineto

12.5to16.4N∙m(9.2to12.1ft-lb)asshownin

Figure27.

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Storage

1.Shutofftheengineanddisconnectthe
spark-plugwirefromthesparkplug.

2.Removedirtandgrimefromtheentiremachine.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith

milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure
washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuseof
water,especiallyneartheengine.

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page14).

4.Changetheengineoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page16).

5.Forstorageover30days,preparetheunitas
follows:

A.Addapetroleum-basedfuel

stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe
tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom
stabilizermanufacturer(1ozpergallon).

Donotuseanalcohol-basedstabilizer
(ethanolormethanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland
usedatalltimes.

B.Runtheengineuntilitstopsfromrunning

outoffuel.

C.Choketheengine.

D.Startandruntheengineuntilitdoesnot

startagain.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasper

localcodes.

Important:Donotstore

stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.

6.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.
Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

7.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint
isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor
storagearea.

9.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or
failstokeeprunning.

Theplatedoesnotvibrateatfullspeed.

Theclutchisextremelyhot.

Theplatedoesnotvibratewhenthe
engineisrunning.

Thereisinsufcientwaterow.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltankwithfuel.

2.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.

3.Theaircleanerisdirty.

1.Theoillevelintheeccentrichousing
istoohigh.

2.Thebeltisloose.2.Adustthebelttension.

1.Aforeignobjectislodgedagainstthe
eccentricsheave.

2.Theoillevelintheeccentrichousing
istoohigh.

3.Theclutchhasslipped.3.Adjustthecarburetor.

4.Engineisnotreachingfullspeed.

1.Thebeltisbroken.1.Replacethebelt.

2.Theclutchisbrokenorwornout.2.Replacetheclutch.

3.Theeccentrichasseized.

1.Thewatertankisempty.1.Fillthewatertank.

2.Thesprinklerisclosed.

3.Thesprinklermanifoldisclogged.3.Removeandcleanthemanifold.

2.Installanew,correctlygappedspark
plug.

3.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner
elements.

1.Checktheoillevelanddrainas
necessary.

1.Removetheobstruction.

2.Checktheoillevelanddrainas
necessary.

4.Adjustthethrottlesotheengineruns
at3,400rpm.

3.Ensuretheeccentricisfreeturning.

2.Openthesprinklervalve.

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Notes:

Notes:

CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation

Whatisthiswarning?

Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:

WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.

WhatisProp65?

Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto
California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother
reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto
informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.

Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith
theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the
CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese
chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all

AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2)
haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.

Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?

Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot
limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproductsAdditionally,someonlineandmailorder
retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.

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HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?

Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning
atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow
thefederalandinternationalstandards.

Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?

•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.

•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies

makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.

•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.

•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora

productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.

WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?

Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerwithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand
use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof
exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromT oroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe
“nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover ,ifTorodoesnotprovidethese
warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

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