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FormNo.3421-193RevB
PT-36PowerTrowel
ModelNo.68048—SerialNo.402000000andUp
ModelNo.68049—SerialNo.402000000andUp
ModelNo.68050—SerialNo.402000000andUp
ModelNo.68051—SerialNo.402000000andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3421-193*B
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WARNING
Introduction
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442touseoroperatetheengineonany
forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,
andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstates
orfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.GenuineT oro
sparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDAForestry
Service.
Thismachineisusedtocreateasmoothnishto
concreteslabs.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure
1illustratesthelocationofthemodelandserial
numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,or
federalregulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbe
usedontheengineofthismachine,asparkarresteris
availableasanoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,
contactyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
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Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ModelNo.
©2017—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
SerialNo.
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
ProductOverview.....................................................7
Controls.............................................................7
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Specications....................................................9
Attachments/Accessories...................................9
Operation..................................................................9
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel............................9
CheckingtheGearcaseOilLevel......................10
CleaningDebrisfromtheMachine....................10
FoldingandUnfoldingtheHandle.....................10
AddingFuel.......................................................11
StartingtheEngine...........................................13
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................13
OperatingtheMachine.....................................13
Maintenance...........................................................14
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........14
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................14
DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire..................14
Lubrication..........................................................15
LubricatingtheBladeArms...............................15
EngineMaintenance...........................................15
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................15
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................16
ServicingtheGearcaseOil...............................17
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................18
BeltMaintenance................................................19
CheckingtheBelt,PulleyAlignment,Belt
Tension,andBelt-GuideGap........................19
RemovingtheBeltGuard..................................19
InstallingtheBeltGuard....................................19
RemovingtheBelt............................................20
InstallingtheBelt..............................................20
AligningthePulleys..........................................20
AdjustingtheDyna-Clutch................................20
AdjustingtheBeltGuide...................................21
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................22
AdjustingtheTiltKnob......................................22
AdjustingtheProPitchLinkageRod..................22
TestingtheDyna-ClutchLever..........................23
AdjustingtheBlades.........................................23
AdjustingtheBladeArms..................................25
Storage...................................................................25
Troubleshooting......................................................26
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Safety
–Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,and
othersourcesofignition.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Thisproductiscapableofcausingseriousinjury .
Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious
injuryordeath.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
anodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
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.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer
–Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
–Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.
–Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainer
wherethereisanopename,spark,orpilot
light,suchasonawaterheaterorother
appliance.
–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine;avoidcreatinganysourceofignition
untilthefuelvaporshavedissipated.
•Checkthattheshieldsareattachedand
functioningproperly.Donotoperateunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
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
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
Preparation
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,eye
protection,longpants,substantial,slip-resistant
footwear,andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwearloose
jewelry.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandensurethatallobjectsareremovedfrom
theareabeforeuse.
•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuel.Theyare
ammableandvaporsareexplosive.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Donottouchpartswhichmaybehotfrom
operation.Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingto
maintain,adjust,orservice.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
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MaintenanceandStorage
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore
themachinenearanopename.
•Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,setthe
throttletoslow,andshutofftheengine.Waitfor
allmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,
orrepairing.
•Cleandebrisfromdrives,mufers,andtheengine
tohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectthesparkplugbeforemakingany
repairs.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
•Keepnutsandboltstight.Keepequipmentin
goodcondition.
•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrike
anobject.Makeanynecessaryrepairsbefore
restarting.
•UseonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsto
ensurethatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
93-9084
decal93-9084
1.Liftpoint
2.Tie-downpoint
117–4979
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace
125–4933
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
2.Warning—wearhearing
protection.
3.Warning—keep
bystandersawayfrom
themachine.
4.Chokinghazard—donot
runtheengineinan
unventilatedarea.
5.Explosionhazard—shut
offtheengineand
extinguishallames
beforerefueling.
decal125-4934
125–4934
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
2.Disengageclutch
decal117-4979
3.Engageclutch
decal125-4935
125–4935
Models68049and68051only
decal125-4933
1.Lowertheblades2.Raisetheblades
decal133-5619
133-5619
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ProductOverview
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Figure4
1.Liftingpoint5.Sedimentcup
2.Fuel-tankcap6.Recoil-starterhandle
3.Chokelever7.EngineOn/Offswitch
4.Fuelvalve
Figure3
1.Handle-adjustmentknob
2.Throttlehandle5.Tilt-adjustmentknob
3.ProPitchhandle(Models
68049and68051only)
4.Dyna-Clutchlever
(Models68048and68050
only)
Controls
Recoil-StarterHandle
Pulltherecoil-starterhandletostarttheengine
(Figure4).
FuelValve
Closethefuelvalvewhentransportingorstoringthe
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machine(Figure4).
ChokeLever
Usethechokelever(Figure4)tostartacoldengine.
Beforepullingtherecoil-starterhandle,movethe
chokelevertotheclosedposition.Oncetheengineis
running,movethechokelevertotheopenposition.
Note:Awarmenginerequireslittleornochoking.
EngineOn/OffSwitch
TheOn/Offswitch(Figure4)allowstheoperatorof
themachinetostartandshutofftheengine.This
switchislocatedonthefrontoftheengine.Rotatethe
On/OffswitchtotheOnpositiontostartandrunthe
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engine.RotatetheOn/OffswitchtotheOffpositionto
shutofftheengine.
ThrottleHandle
Pullthethrottlehandle(Figure3)toincreasethe
enginespeed,andpushthehandletodecreasethe
enginespeed.Turnthehandleclockwisetolock
thethrottleataspecicspeed.Turnthehandle
counterclockwisetounlockthethrottle.
Handle-AdjustmentKnob
Turntheknobcounterclockwisetoloosenandmove
thehandletothedesiredposition.Turntheknob
clockwisetotightenandlockthehandleinplace
(Figure3).
Dyna-ClutchLever
MovetheDyna-Clutchlever(Figure5)totheOn
position(up)toallowthebladestorotate.Movethe
levertotheOffposition(down)tostoptheblades.In
theeventthatyoureleasethehandlewhiletheblades
areturning,thecentrifugalforcefromtheswingofthe
handlewillthrowtheclutchlevertotheStopposition.
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Figure6
1.Tripbutton2.Handle
Tilt-AdjustmentKnob
Models68048and68050Only
Turntheknobclockwisetoincreasetheangleofthe
blades(Figure6).Turntheknobcounterclockwiseto
attenordecreasetheangleoftheblades.
Figure5
1.Dyna-Clutchlever
ProPitch
Models68049and68051Only
Pullthehandletoincreasetheangleoftheblades
totheconcrete.Pressthetripbuttontoreleasethe
lock,andpushthehandletodecreasetheangleof
theblades.
TM
Handle
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Figure7
1.Tilt-adjustmentknob
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Models68048and6804968050and68051
Width
Length(operating)177cm(70inches)190.5cm(75
Height(operating)99cm(39inches)99cm(39inches)
Weight
Attachments/Accessories
Aselectionofapprovedattachmentsandaccessories
areavailableforusewiththemachinetoenhance
andexpanditscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorized
ServiceDealerorDistributororgotowww.T oro.com
foralistofallapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.
92cm(36.5inches)117cm(46inches)
102kg(225lb)112kg(245lb)
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
inches)
Level
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Themachinecomesfromthefactorywithoilinthe
enginecrankcase.However,itmaybenecessaryto
addoil.Addonlyenoughoiltoraisetheleveltothe
Fullmarkonthedipstick;refertoServicingtheEngine
Oil(page16).
OilType:4-cycleengineoilthatmeetsorexceedsthe
requirementsforAPIservicecategorySJorhigher
Models
68048and68049
68050and68051
CrankcaseCapacity
0.58L(0.61USqt)
1.1L(1.2USqt)
Important:Ifyouruntheenginewhiletheoil
levelinthecrankcaseistoolowortoohigh,you
maydamagetheengine.
Note:UseSAE10W-30forgeneraluse.Youcan
usetheotherviscositiesshowninthechartwhen
theaveragetemperatureinyourareaiswithinthe
indicatedrange(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.
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2.SettheDyna-ClutchlevertotheStopposition,
shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,andturnofftheengineswitch.
3.Cleanaroundthedipstick(Figure9)sothat
dirtcannotfallintothellportanddamagethe
engine.
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