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FormNo.3382-989RevA
VS-400andVS-800Screed
ModelNo.68052—SerialNo.314000001andUp 
ModelNo.68053—SerialNo.314000001andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com. 
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3382-989*A
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark 
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic 
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine 
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered 
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional 
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro 
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof 
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe 
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers 
inthespaceprovided.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner's Man ual
issuppliedfor 
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection 
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl 
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and 
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe 
enginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Thismachineisavibratingconcretescreedintendedforuse 
invariousconcrete-formingwork.Themachineisdesigned 
tooperatewithavarietyofoperator-providedboardwidths 
includingcontouredscreedboards.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand 
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand 
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe 
machineproperlyandsafely .
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct 
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister 
yourproduct.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety 
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), 
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath 
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
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Bloomington,MN55420
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. 
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation 
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial 
attention.
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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Contents
Safety
Safety...........................................................................3
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................5
Setup............................................................................6
1InstallingtheHandlebar.........................................6
2InstallingtheTowRope.........................................6
3InstallingtheL-bolts.............................................6
4CheckingtheOilLevel...........................................7
ProductOverview..........................................................8
Controls................................................................8
Specications.........................................................9
Operation....................................................................10
PreparingtoUsetheMachine...................................10
OperatorPosition...................................................10
AddingFuel...........................................................10
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................12
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................13
InstallingandRemovingtheScreedBoards................14
ScreedingaConcreteSurface...................................15
LiftingtheMachine................................................16
Maintenance.................................................................17
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................17
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................18
PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance.....................18
DisconnectingtheSpark-plugWire...........................18
Lubrication...............................................................18
GreasingtheMachine.............................................18
EngineMaintenance..................................................19
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................19
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................20
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................21
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................22
ServicingtheFuelSystem........................................22
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................23
LubricatingtheClutch.............................................23
BeltMaintenance......................................................24
RemovingandInstallingtheBeltGuard.....................24
ServicingtheBelt...................................................25
ReplacingtheBelt...................................................25
Cleaning...................................................................27
CleaningtheMachine..............................................27
Storage........................................................................27
Troubleshooting...........................................................29
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner 
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, 
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways 
payattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol 
means: 
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay 
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Caution
,
W ar ning
,or
Danger
,which
—personalsafety
SafeOperatingPractices
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an 
odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
Donotruntheengineindoorsorinanenclosed 
area.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadEnglish,itis 
theowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthemachine,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
themachine.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof 
theoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other 
peopleorproperty.
Preparation
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety
glasses,longpants,safetyshoes,andhearingprotection. 
Longhair,looseclothingorjewelrymaygettangledin 
movingparts.
•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.
Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapproved-fuelcontainer.
–Neverremovethefuel-tankcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.
–Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.
–Donotsmokewhilefueling.
–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
•Checkthattheswitches,enginecontrols,andshieldsare
attachedandfunctioningproperly.Donotoperateunless 
theyarefunctioningproperly.
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Operation
MaintenanceandStorage
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperatethemachineingoodlight.
•Onlystarttheenginefromtheoperator'sposition.
•Neveroperatewiththeguardsnotsecurelyinplace.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
•Stoponlevelgroundandshutofftheenginebefore
leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason.
•Keeppetsandbystandersawaywhileoperatingthe
machine.
•Donotoperatethemachineundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Movetheenginecontrolsinasmooth,steadymotion.
•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingonornearroadways.
•Donottouchpartswhichmaybehotfromoperation.
Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust, 
orservice.
•Ensurethatyouoperatethemachineinareaswherethere
arenoobstaclesincloseproximitytotheoperator.Only 
operatetheunitinareaswherethereissufcientclearance 
fortheoperatortosafelymaneuvertheproduct.
•Donotplaceyourfeetunderthemachineorscreed
boards.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate 
themachine;seekshelter.
•Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovementtostopbefore
adjusting,cleaning,orrepairingthemachine.
•Cleandebrisfromthemuferandenginetohelpprevent
res.Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine,anddo
notstoreitnearanopename.
•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainfuelfromthe
machineindoors.
•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportmachinewhenrequired.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition.Replaceall
wornordamageddecals.
•Keepallhardwareofthemachinetight.Keepthe
machineingoodcondition.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.
•Whenpresent,cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.
Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.
–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainer.
–Donotremovethegascaporaddfuelwhilethe
engineisrunning.
–Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefuelingthemachine.
–Donotsmokewhilefuelingthemachine.
–Donotfuelthemachineindoors.
–Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside
wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater 
heaterorfurnace.
–Donotllacontainerwhileitisinsideavehicle,
trunk,pick-upbed,oranysurfaceotherthanthe 
ground.
–Keepcontainernozzleincontactwiththetankduring
lling.
•Makeanynecessaryrepairstothemachinebeforestarting.
•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential 
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
125–8203
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonstartingthe 
engine—1)Turnontheengineswitch;2)Closethechoke 
andturnonthefuelswitch;3)Pulltherecoilstarter;4)Open 
thechoke.
2.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonstoppingthe 
engine—1)Turnofftheengineswitch;2)Turnoffthefuel 
switch.
3.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;wearhearing 
protection.
4.Warning—keepawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand 
shieldsinplace.
93-9084
1.Liftpoint
5.Warning—keepbystandersaway.
6.Chokinghazard—donotruntheengineinanunventilated 
area.
7.Explosionhazard—stoptheengineandextinguishallames 
beforerefueling.
117–2718
117–4979
1.Rotatingbelt—Keepguardinplace
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Setup
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InstallingtheHandlebar
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Upperhandlebar
4
Bolt(5/16x1inch)
4
Nut(5/16inch)
Procedure
Placetheupperhandlebarsothatitcanbeinstalledusing 
thenutsandbolts.(Figure3).
Note:Ensurethatthedecalisinthecorrectpositionsoit 
canbereadbytheoperatorwhileintheoperatorsposition; 
refertoFigure11.
InstallingtheTowRope
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Leftspreader
1Rightspreader
2Pullgrip
2Rope
Procedure
1.Threadtheendoftheropethroughapullgrip(Figure
4).
Figure4
1.Pullgrip3.Rope
2.Overhandknot4.Spreader(right)
2.Tieanoverhandknotinthefreeendoftherope
Figure3
1.Bolt3.Upperhandlebar
2.Nut4.Decal
6
(Figure4).
3.Threadthefreeendoftheropethroughtheholeinthe 
rightspreader(Figure4).
4.Tieanoverhandknotintheshortendoftherope.
5.Repeatsteps1and2withtheothersegmentofrope 
andpullgrip.
6.Threadthelongendoftheropethroughtheholein 
theleftspreader.
7.Tieanoverhandknotinthefreeendoftherope.
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4
InstallingtheL-bolts
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
10L-bolt
10Wingnut
AssemblingtheL-boltstotheMachine 
andSpreaders
1.Ifnotinstalled,threadthewingnutsontotheL-bolt 
(Figure5).
CheckingtheOilLevel
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Beforestartingtheengineforthersttime,checktheengine 
oillevel;refertoCheckingtheEngineOilLevel(page12).
Figure5
1.L-bolt4.Wingnut
2.Channel(frame)
3.Channel(spreader)6.Channel
2.ThreadtheL-bolts2or3rotationsintotheweldnutsin 
theU-channelsoftheframeandthespreaders(Figure
5).
5.Weldnut
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ProductOverview
1
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6
7
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11
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G020816
Figure6
1.Upperhandlebar7.Eccentricguard
2.Fueltank8.L-bolt
3.Air-lterhousing
4.Lowerhandlebar10.Beltguard
5.Frame
6.Isolator
9.Wingnut
11.Mufer
12.Liftingbracket
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithalltheenginecontrolsbeforeyoustart 
andoperatethemachine.
EngineControls
Figure8
1.Recoil-starthandle5.Fuelcap
2.Fuelvalve
3.Chokelever7.Oil-drainplug
4.Throttlelever
6.Oilcap/dipstick
8.On/Offswitch
Figure7
1.Cleat4.Channel(spreader)
2.L-bolt5.Rope
3.Wingnut6.Pullgrip
FuelValve
Thefuelvalve(Figure9)islocatedunderneaththechoke 
lever.MovetheleverforthefuelvalvetotheOnposition 
beforeattemptingtostarttheengine.Whenyouhavenished 
screeding,stoptheengineandmovethefuelvalveleverto 
theOffposition.
Figure9
1.Fuelvalve3.Throttlelever
2.Chokelever
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ChokeLever
EngineOn/OffSwitch
Thechokelever(Figure9)isrequiredwhenstartingacold 
engine.Beforepullingontherecoil-starthandle,move 
thechokelevertotheclosedposition.Oncetheengineis 
running,movethechokelevertotheopenposition.Do 
notusethechokeiftheengineisalreadywarmeduporthe 
airtemperatureishigh.
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure9)controlsthespeed(rpm)ofthe 
engine.Itislocatednexttothechokelever.
Recoil-startHandle
Tostarttheengine,pulltherecoil-starthandle(Figure8) 
quicklytoturntheengineover.Theenginecontrolsdescribed 
abovemustallbesetcorrectlyfortheenginetostart.
Oil-levelSwitch
Theoil-levelswitchislocatedinsidetheengine,anditwill 
notallowtheenginetorunwhenoillevelisbelowthesafe 
operatinglimit.
TheOn/Offswitch(Figure10)allowstheoperatorofthe 
machinetostartandstoptheengine.Thisswitchislocated 
onthefrontoftheengine.Itismarkedl(On)andO(Off). 
RotatetheOn/OffswitchtotheOnpositiontostartandrun 
theengine.RotatetheOn/OffswitchtotheOffpositionto 
stoptheengine.
Figure10
1.EngineOn/Offswitch
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Model68052Model68053
Width(withoutspreadersandscreed 
board)
Length
Height(withoutscreedboard)122cm(48inch)122cm(48inch)
Weight(withoutscreedboard)53kg(116lb)61kg(134lb)
Screedboardthicknessandheight5cmx15–20cm(2inchx6–8inch)5cmx15–20cm(2inchx6–8inch)
Maximumscreedboardwidth
89cm(35inch)89cm(35inch)
56cm(22inch)56cm(22inch)
457cm(15ft)914cm(30ft)
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine 
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
Important:Beforeoperatingthemachine,checkthe 
fuelandoillevels,andremovedebrisfromthemachine.
PreparingtoUsetheMachine
•Reviewallofthesafetydecalsonthemachine.
•Useahardhat,hearingprotection,tight-ttinggloves
withoutdrawstringsorloosecuffs,andeyeprotection. 
Ameshvisoralonedoesnotprovidesufcienteye 
protection;supplementwithprotectiveglasses.
•Ensurethatyouarefamiliarwithsafetyregulationsand
theshutdownproceduresdescribedintheOperator’s 
ManualandtheEngineManual.
•Ensurethatallguardsareinplaceandingoodcondition.
•Ensurethatthescreedboardsareingoodcondition,
alignedcorrectlyandsecuretothemachineandspreaders.
•Checkthefuelandoillevelsoftheengine.
OperatorPosition
Youmustbefamiliarwiththeoperatingpositionwhenusing 
themachine(Figure11).
and/orenginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder 
warranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely 
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion 
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan 
damageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, 
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline 
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add 
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelisno 
higherthanthescreenonthelterinthefuel 
tank.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows 
gasolinetoexpand.
Figure11
AddingFuel
ETHANOL:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol) 
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolumeis 
acceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.Gasoline 
with15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse. 
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan10%ethanolby 
volume,suchasE15(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains 
20%ethanol),orE85(containsupto85%ethanol).Using 
unapprovedgasolinemaycauseperformanceproblems
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay 
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline 
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand 
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy 
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutentire 
exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking 
condition.
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DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static 
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich 
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion 
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan 
damageproperty.
•Alwaysplacethegasolinecontainersonthe 
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor 
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets 
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe 
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment 
fromthetruckortrailerandrefuelthemachine 
ontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch 
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable 
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser 
nozzle.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertothe 
fuel,andfollowthedirectionsofthemanufacturerofthe 
stabilizer.
Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffectivewhen 
mixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechanceofvarnish 
depositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
Fueltankcapacity:3.1L(0.82USgallon)
Important:Theunusedspaceinthetankallowsthe 
gasolinetoexpandwithchangesintemperature.Donot 
llthefueltankcompletelyfull.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,stoptheengine, 
andallowtheenginetocool.
2.Cleanaroundthefuelcapandremoveit(Figure12).
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, 
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe 
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil 
fuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term 
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand 
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor 
fuel-containeropening.
•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
Important:Donotmixoilwiththefuel.
RecommendedFuel
UnleadedGasoline
U.S.
Except 
U.S.
Pumpoctanerating87orhigher
Researchoctanerating92orhigher 
Pumpoctanerating87orhigher
Figure12
1.Fuelcap
3.Addunleadedgasolinetothefueltank,untilthelevel 
isatthebottomofthemaximumfuellevelasshown 
inFigure13.
UsingFuelStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeepthe 
fuelfreshduringstorage.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining 
methanolorethanol.
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5W - 30 / 10W - 30
1.Maximumfuellevel
4.Installthefuelcapsecurely(Figure12).
5.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
Figure14
Note:T oroPremiumEngineOilisavailablefromyour
AuthorizedT oroDealer.
1.Placethemachineonaat,levelsurface,andstopthe 
engine.
2.Allowtheenginetocool.
3.Cleanaroundtheoildipstick.
4.Removetheoilcap/dipstickandwipetheendclean 
(Figure15).
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Use4-cyclemotoroilthatmeetsorexceeds 
therequirementsforAPIservicecategory 
equivalent).AlwayschecktheAPIservicelabelonthe 
oilcontainertobesureitincludestheSJorlater(or 
equivalent)rating.
Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoilbecausetheengine 
maybedamaged.
Runningtheenginewithalowoillevelcancauseengine 
damage.Thistypeofdamageisnotcoveredbythe 
warranty.
Note:SAE10W -30isrecommendedforgeneraluse.The 
otheroilviscositiesshowninthechartmaybeusedwhenthe 
averagetemperatureinyourareaiswithintheindicatedrange.
SJ or later
(or
Figure15
1.Fillport
2.Oilcap/dipstick4.Oillevel(lowerlimit)
3.Oillevel(upperlimit)
5.Slidethedipstickfullyintothellportwithout 
threadingitintotheport(Figure15).
6.Removethedipstickandlookattheend.Iftheengine 
oillevelislow ,slowlypouronlyenoughoilintothell 
porttoraisetheleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick 
(Figure15).
7.Replaceandsecurethedipstick(Figure15).
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StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Ontheengine,movethethrottleleverawayfromthe 
Minposition,1/3ofthewaytowardtheMaxposition 
(Figure16);refertoThrottleLever(page9).
Figure17
Note:IfthechokeleverissettotheClosedpositiontostart
theengine,graduallymovethechokeleverbacktowardthe 
Openpositionastheenginewarmsup.Iftheenginestalls 
orhesitates,movethechokeleverbacktowardtheClosed 
positionuntiltheenginerunssmooth.Allowtheengineto 
warmup,thenmovethechokelevertotheOpenposition; 
refertoChokeLever(page9).
Figure16
1.Chokelever
2.Fuelvalve
2.MovetheleverofthefuelvalvetotheOnposition—all 
thewaytotheright(Figure16);refertoFuelValve 
(page8).
3.Positionthechokeleverasfollows:
3.Throttlelever
•Tostartacoldengine,movethechokelevertothe
Closedposition—allthewaytotheleft(Figure16); 
refertoChokeLever(page9).
•Tostartawarmengine,movethechokeleverin
theOpenposition—allthewaytotheright.
4.RotatetheengineswitchtotheOnposition(Figure
16);refertoEngineOn/OffSwitch(page9).
StoppingtheEngine
WARNING
Inanemergencysituation,stoptheengine 
immediately.
Important:Duringnormaloperation,iftheengine 
hasbeenworkinghardorishot,letitidleforaminute 
beforestoppingtheengine.Thishelpstocoolthe 
enginebeforestopping .
1.EnsurethatthechokeleverisintheOffposition 
(Figure16);refertoChokeLever(page9).
2.MovethethrottlelevertotheMinposition(Figure16); 
refertoThrottleLever(page9).
3.RotatetheengineswitchtotheOffposition;referto 
EngineOn/OffSwitch(page9).
5.Pulltherecoil-starthandlelightlyuntilyoufeel 
resistance,thenpullthehandlebriskly(Figure17).
Note:Returntherecoil-starthandlegently.
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InstallingandRemovingthe
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ScreedBoards
5.Raisetherearofthemachine10to12inches,and 
aligntherearscreedboardtotherearU-channelof 
theframe(Figure18).
Note:Usestraight5cmx15to20cm(2inchx6to8inch) 
boardsor2-inchthickcontouredmaterial.
Maximumscreedboardwidths:
•Model68052—457cm(15ft)
•Model68053—914cm(30ft)
InstallingtheScreedBoardstothe 
Machine
1.Placethemachineonalevel,atsurface.
2.Raisethefrontofthemachine10to12inches, 
andaligntheforwardscreedboardtotheforward 
U-channeloftheframe(Figure18).
Note:ThefrontU-channelislocatedadjacenttothe 
eccentriccover.
6.AlignthescreedboardtotheU-channel,andcenter 
theboardtothemachine(Figure18).
7.Securethescreedboardtothemachinebytightening 
alltheL-boltsandwingnuts(Figure18).
InstallingtheSpreaders
SpreaderPositionTable
Screed 
board 
length
Spreader 
position 
(fromthe 
endofthe 
screed 
board)
457cm 
(15ft)
61cm 
(2ft)
1.UsingtheSpreaderPositionTable,locateandmarkthe 
positionsofthespreadersonbothendsofthescreed 
board.
2.Alignchannelsofthespreadertothescreedboards 
andseatthespreaderontotheboards(Figure18).
3.Slidethespreaderalongtheboardsuntiltheoutside 
edgeofthespreaderisalignedwiththemarkonthe 
boardcreatedinstep1.
610cm 
(20ft)
91cm 
(3ft)
762cm 
(25ft)
122cm 
(4ft)
914cm 
(30ft)
152cm 
(5ft)
Figure18
1.U-channel(rightspreader)
2.Eccentricguard7.U-channel
3.U-channel(frame)
4.U-channel(leftspreader)
5.Forwardscreedboard
6.Rearscreedboard
8.Wingnut
9.L-bolt
3.AlignthescreedboardtotheU-channelandcenterthe 
boardthemachine(Figure18).
4.LightlytightentheL-boltsintheforwardU-channel 
(Figure18).
4.Securethespreadertothescreedboardswiththe 
L-boltsandwingnuts(Figure18).
5.Attachthespreadertotheotherendofthescreed 
boardbyrepeatingsteps2,3,and4.
RemovingtheSpreadersandScreed 
Boards
1.Placethemachineonalevel,atsurface.
2.LoosenthewingnutsandL-boltsthatsecurethe 
spreaderstothescreedboards,andremovethe 
spreaders(Figure18).
3.Raisetherearofthemachine10to12inches,and 
removetherearscreedboardfromtherearU-channel 
oftheframe(Figure18).
4.LoosenthewingnutsandL-boltsthatsecuretherear 
screedboardtotherearU-channeloftheframe,and 
removethescreedboard(Figure18).
5.Raisethefrontofthemachine10to12inches,and 
removetheforwardscreedboardfromtheforward 
U-channeloftheframe(Figure18).
6.LoosenthewingnutsandL-boltsthatsecurethe 
forwardscreedboardtotheforwardU-channelofthe 
frame,andremovethescreedboard(Figure18).
7.Carefullylowerthemachine.
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ScreedingaConcreteSurface
LevelingtheConcreteSurface
Thisprocedurelevelsafreshlypouredconcreteprojectto 
theformheight.
Note:Theforwardscreedboardislocatedadjacenttothe 
eccentricguard.
1.Liftandalignthescreedontotheendoftheconcrete 
formswiththeforwardscreedboardatthefrontof 
thescreedpass.
2.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine(page13).
3.MovethethrottlelevertotheFastposition;referto 
ThrottleLever(page9).
4.Pullthescreedinslow,steadymotionalongthe 
concreteforms(Figure20).
Note:Ensurethatanadequateamountofconcreteis 
loadedaheadoftheforwardscreedboardfortheentire 
screedingpass.
Figure20
Figure19
1.Forwardscreedboard
2.Handlebar5.Rearscreedboard
3.Eccentricguard
4.Liftbracket
Note:Useadditionalpeopletomovethescreedby 
havingthempullthescreedwiththetowgripsand 
ropesthatareattachedtothespreaders(Figure20).
5.Attheendofthescreedpass,movetheenginethrottle 
totheidlepositionandallowtheenginetoidlefor1 
minute.
6.Stoptheengineandmovethescreedofftheforms; 
refertoStoppingtheEngine(page13).
7.Cleanthescreedofcement,sand,andaggregateafter 
eachpasswithwaterandasoft-bristlebrush.
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LiftingtheMachine
MovingtheMachinewiththeLifting 
Plate
Important:Useliftingequipmentwitha61kg(134lb)
orgreaterliftcapacity.
1.Removethespreadersandscreedboardsfromthe 
machine;refertoRemovingtheSpreadersandScreed 
Boards(page14).
2.MovetheleverforthefuelvalvetotheOffposition, 
refertoFuelValve(page8).
3.Alignthehook,strap,orcableoftheliftingequipment 
totheholeintheliftingbracket(Figure21).
Figure21
1.Liftingequipment2.Liftbracket
4.Raisethemachineandmoveittothedesiredlocation.
5.Carefullylowerthemachine.
6.Removetheliftingequipment(Figure21).
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst25hours
Aftertherst50hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Aftereachuse
Every25hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
Every300hours
Monthly
MaintenanceProcedure
•Inspectandadjustthebelt.
•Changetheoil.
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Greasethemachine.
•Inspecttheaircleanerelements.
•Checkforloosefasteners.
•Cleanthemachine.
•Changetheoilwhenoperatedunderheavyloadsorinhightemperatures.
•Cleantheairlterelements.Cleanthemmorefrequentlyindustyoperating 
conditions.
•Changetheoil.
•Checkthesparkplug.
•Cleanthesedimentcup.
•Replacethepaperaircleanerelement.Replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperating 
conditions.
•Replacethesparkplug.
•Lubricatetheclutch.
•Inspectandadjustthebelt.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
Important:Refertoyour
•Changetheoil.
•Cleanthefuelsedimentcup.
•T ouchupchippedpaint
Engine Operator's Man ual
foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
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CAUTION
Disconnectthewiresfromthesparkplugsbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.Setthewiresasidesothat 
theydonotaccidentallycontactthesparkplugs.
Premaintenance 
Procedures
PreparingtheMachinefor 
Maintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Ensurethattheengineandmuferarecool.
3.Removethesparkplugwire,refertoDisconnectingthe 
Spark-plugWire(page18).
DisconnectingtheSpark-plug 
Wire
Pullthespark-plugwireofftheterminalofthesparkplug 
(Figure22).
Lubrication
GreasingtheMachine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Greaseeccentricbearingsevery8operatinghoursand 
immediatelyaftereverywashing.
GreaseType:Lithium-basedgrease.
1.Locatethesupportbearingsattheleftandrightsides 
oftheeccentricguard(Figure23).
Figure22
1.Sparkplug
1.Greasetting
2.Supportbearing5.Channel(frame)
3.Dustcap
2.Openthedustcapsthatcoverthegreasettingsthat 
inthesupportbearings(Figure23).
3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.
4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure23).
5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebeginsto 
oozeoutofthebearings(approximately1or2pumps).
6.Wipeupanyexcessgreasewithacleanrag.
7.Closethedustcaps(Figure23).
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Figure23
4.Eccentricguard
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EngineMaintenance
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom 
fallingintothebase.
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspecttheair
cleanerelements.
Every50hours—Cleantheairlterelements.Clean 
themmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
Every300hours/Yearly(whichevercomes 
rst)—Replacethepaperaircleanerelement.Replace 
itmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithouttheair 
lterassembly;extremeenginedamagewilloccur.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug;referto.
3.Removethenutthatsecuresthecover(Figure24).
5.Removethefoamandpaperelementsfromthebase 
(Figure24).
6.Removethefoamelementfromthepaperelement 
(Figure24).
7.Inspectthefoamandpaperelements,andreplacethem 
iftheyaredamagedorexcessivelydirty.
8.Ifthepaperelementisexcessivelydirty,replaceit.
Note:Nevertrytobrushdirtoffthepaperelement; 
brushingforcesthedirtintothebers.
9.Cleanthefoamelementinwarm,soapywaterorin 
anonammablesolvent.
Note:Donotusegasolinetocleanthefoamelement 
becauseitcouldcreateariskofreorexplosion.
10.Rinseanddrythefoamelementthoroughly.
11.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil,thensqueeze 
outtheexcessoil.
Note:Excessoilinthefoamelementrestrictstheair 
owthroughtheelementandmayreachthepaper 
lterandclogit.
12.Wipedirtfromthebaseandthecoverwithamoistrag.
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom 
enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.
13.Installtheaircleanerelementsandensurethattheyare 
properlypositioned.
14.Securelyinstallthecoverwiththenut.
Figure24
1.Covernut
2.Cover
4.Removethecover.
3.Wingnut5.Paperelement
4.Foamelement6.Base
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ChangingtheEngineOil
0 20 40 60
80
10 0°F
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 °C
5W–30 · 10 W– 30
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ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours/Monthly
(whichevercomesrst)—Changetheoil.
Every100hours/Every6months(whichevercomes 
rst)—Changetheoil.
Every25hours—Changetheoilwhenoperatedunder 
heavyloadsorinhightemperatures.
Yearlyorbeforestorage—Changetheoil.
DrainingtheEngineOil
1.Starttheengineandletitrunveminutes;referto 
StartingtheEngine(page13).
Note:Thiswarmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.
2.Placeadrainpan,witha1.9L(2USqt)capacityor 
greater,undertheoil-drainportoftheengine(Figure
25).
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertiedrecycling 
center.
FillingtheEngineCrankcasewithOil
Important:Use4-strokemotoroilthatmeetsorexceeds
therequirementsforAPIservicecategory 
equivalent).AlwayschecktheAPIservicelabelonthe 
oilcontainertobesureitincludestheSJorlater(or 
equivalent).
Runningtheenginewithalowoillevelcancauseengine 
damage.Thistypeofdamageisnotcoveredbywarranty.
Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoilbecausetheengine 
maybedamaged.
Note:SAE10W-30isrecommendedforgeneraluse.
Otherviscositiesshowninthechartmaybeusedwhenthe 
averagetemperatureinyourareaiswithintheindicatedrange.
Crankcaseoilcapacity:0.85L(0.61USqt)
SJ or later
(or
Figure26
1.Oilviscosityrangeforambientoperatingtemperatures
ToroPremiumEngineOilisavailablefromyourAuthorized 
ToroDealer.
1.Removetheoilcap/dipstick(Figure27).
Figure25
1.Drainport4.Drainpan
2.Washer
3.Drainplug
5.Oilcap/dipstick
3.Removethedrainplugandwasher,anddraintheoil 
(Figure25).
4.Whentheoilhasdrainedcompletely,installthedrain 
plugwithanewwasher,andwipeupanyspilledoil 
(Figure25).
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Figure28
Figure27
1.Fillport
2.Oilcap/dipstick4.Oillevel(lowerlimit)
3.Oillevel(upperlimit)
2.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied 
amountofoilintothellport(Figure27).
3.Addadditionaloiltobringtheoilleveltotheupper 
limitmarkonthedipstick;refertoCheckingthe 
EngineOilLevel(page12).
4.Installtheoilcap/dipstick(Figure27).
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Every6months
(whichevercomesrst)—Checkthe 
sparkplug.
Every300hours/Yearly(whichevercomes 
rst)—Replacethesparkplug.
Note:Usea20mm(13/16inch)sparkplugwrenchfor 
removingandinstallingthesparkplug.
RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandturnoffthe 
engine;refertoStoppingtheEngine(page13).
2.Ensurethatthemachinesurfacesarecool.
3.Pullthespark-plugwireofftheterminalofthespark 
plug(Figure28).
1.Sparkplug
2.Wire
4.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
5.Rotatethesparkplugcounterclockwiseusinga20mm 
(13/16inch)spark-plugwrenchtoremovetheplug 
andsealingwasher(Figure29).
Figure29
CheckingtheSparkPlug
Note:Useagappingtool/feelergaugetocheckandadjust
theairgap.Installanewsparkplugifnecessary.
AirGap:0.7to0.8mm(0.028to0.031inch) 
Sparkplugtype:BPR6ES(NKG)orequivalent
1.Lookatthecenterofthesparkplug(Figure30).Ifyou 
seelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis 
operatingproperly.
Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug.Always 
replacethesparkplugwhenithasablackcoating, 
wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.
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Figure30
1.Sideelectrode
2.Centerelectrode4.0.7to0.8mm(0.028to
2.Useagappingtoolforsparkplugsorafeelergaugeto 
measurethegapbetweenthesideelectrodeandcenter 
electrode(Figure30).
3.Ifthemeasuredgapisnotwithinthespeciedrange, 
dothefollowing:
A.Ifthegapistoosmall,carefullybendtheside
electrodeawayfromthecenterelectrodeuntilthe 
gapbetweentheelectrodesiswithinthemeasured 
airgaprange.
B.Ifthegapistoolarge,carefullybendtheside
electrodetowardfromthecenterelectrodeuntil 
thegapbetweentheelectrodesiswithinthe 
measuredairgaprange.
3.Insulator
0.031inch)gap
FuelSystem 
Maintenance
ServicingtheFuelSystem
CleaningtheSedimentCup
ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Every6months
(whichevercomesrst)—Cleanthe 
sedimentcup.
Yearlyorbeforestorage—Cleanthefuelsedimentcup.
Underneaththefuelvalveisasedimentcuptocatchdirtin 
thefuel.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandstoptheengine; 
refertoStoppingtheEngine(page13).
2.Ensurethattheengineandtheexhaustsystemsurfaces 
arecool.
3.MovetheleverofthefuelvalvetotheOffposition,all 
thewaytotheleft(Figure31).
4.Unscrewthesedimentcup.
5.RemovethefuellterandO-ring(Figure31).
Note:MakesurenottomisplacetheO-ring
InstallingtheSparkPlug
Important:Ensurethatthegapbetweenthesideand
centerelectrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthespark 
plug.
1.Threadthesparkplugclockwiseintothespark-plug 
holebyhand.
Note:Avoidcrossthreadingthesparkplugwiththe 
threadsofthespark-plughole.
2.Rotatesparkplugclockwiseusinga20mm(13/16 
inch)spark-plugwrenchuntiltheplugandsealing 
washerareseated(Figure29).
3.Tightentheplugasfollows:
•Wheninstallinganin-servicesparkplug,tighten
thepluganadditional1/8to1/4turn.
•Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tightentheplug
anadditional1/2turn.
4.Installthespark-plugwirepushingthewireontothe 
terminaloftheplug(Figure28).
Figure31
1.Fuelvalve(Off)3.Fuellter
2.O-ring4.Sedimentcup
Note:DonotcleantheO-ringinsolvent.
6.Cleanthefuellterandsedimentcupusinga 
nonammablesolventanddrycarefully.
7.WipetheO-ringwithaclean,drycloth.
8.Installthefuellterinthebottomofthecarburetor 
(Figure31).
9.AligntheO-ringintothegrooveinthesedimentcup 
andinstallthesedimentcuptofuelvalvehousing.
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10.MovetheleverofthefuelvalvetotheOnposition(all
thewaytotheright)andcheckforleaks.Ifitleaks, 
replacetheO-ring.
DriveSystem 
Maintenance
LubricatingtheClutch
ServiceInterval:Monthly
1.Fromthebackofthemachine,locatetheclutchcover 
thatisbetweentheliftingbracketandthebelt(Figure
32).
Figure32
1.Liftingbracket
2.Beltguard6.Fixedcone
3.Clutchcover7.SAE5W-30oil
4.Slidingcone
2.Apply2or3dropsofSAE5W-30oilbetweenthe 
clutchcoverandtheslidingcone(Figure32).
5.Belt
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BeltMaintenance
RemovingandInstallingthe 
BeltGuard
RemovingtheBeltGuard
1.Atthebackofthemachine,locatetheright-cross 
channeloftheframe(Figure33andFigure34).
Note:Thebackofthemachineisonthesideopposite 
fromtheeccentricguard.
Figure33
Figure34
1.Enginedeck
2.Right-crosschannel5.Beltguard
3.Spacer6.Bolt(1/4inch)
4.Shoulderbolt(3/8inch)
Note:Thespacerwillsupporttheenginewhenthe2 
bolts(3/8inch)areremoved.
3.Removethebolt(1/4inch)fromthebeltguard(Figure
34).
4.Removethe2shoulderbolts(3/8inch)fromthebelt 
guard,andremovethebeltguard(Figure34).
Note:Useastrapwrenchtokeeptheisolatorfrom 
rotatingwhenremovingthe3/8inchbolt(Figure35).
1.Backofthemachine
2.Frontofthemachine
2.Inserta32to38mm(1-1/4to1-1/2inch)spacer 
betweentheright-crosschannelandtheengineplate 
(Figure34).
3.Eccentricguard
Figure35
1.Strapwrench
2.Isolator
3.Wrench
4.Beltguard
5.Bolt(3/8inch)
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InstallingtheBeltGuard
1.Alignthebeltguardoverthepulleys.
2.Applymediumstrength(serviceremovablethread 
lockingcompoundtothethreadsofthebolt(1/4inch 
and2shoulderbolts(3/8inch).
3.Alignthe(1/4inch)holeinthebeltguardwiththehole 
inthebeltguardbracket(Figure34andFigure36).
4.Threadthebolt(1/4inch)throughthebeltguardand 
intothebelt-guardbracket(Figure34andFigure36).
Note:Donottightenthe1/4inchbolt.
5.Aligntheholes(3/8inch)inthebeltguardwiththe 
threadsintheisolators(Figure34andFigure35).
6.Securebeltguardtotheisolatorswiththe2shoulder 
bolts(3/8inch)(Figure34).
Note:Useastrapwrenchkeeptheisolatorfrom 
rotatingwhentighteningthe3/8inchbolt(Figure35).
7.Tightenthe1/4inchbolt.
8.Removethespacersthatarebetweentheright-cross 
channelandtheengineplate(Figure34).
Figure36
ServicingtheBelt
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst25hours—Inspectand
adjustthebelt.
Monthly—Inspectandadjustthebelt.
InspectingtheBelt
1.Removethebeltguard;refertoRemovingtheBelt 
Guard(page24).
2.Examinethebeltforwearordamage.Ifthebeltsare 
wornordamaged,replacethebelts;refertoInspecting 
theBelt(page25).
3.Examinethepulleysforwear,damageand 
misalignment.
4.Lubricatetheclutch;refertoLubricatingtheClutch 
(page23).
5.Installthebeltguard;refertoInstallingtheBeltGuard 
(page25).
ReplacingtheBelt
RemovingtheBelt
1.Eccentricpulley3.Belt-guardbracket
2.Belt
3.Slipthebeltofftheclutchandremovefromthe 
machine(Figure37).
Figure37
1.Belt
2.Clutch
1.Removethebeltguard;refertoRemovingtheBelt 
Guard(page24).
2.Liftthebeltupandovertheshoulderoftheeccentric 
pulley(Figure36).
Note:Rotatetheeccentricpulleybyhandtohelp 
removethebelt.
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InstallingtheBelt
1.Alignthebeltovertheclutch(Figure37).
2.Pullthebelttowardtheeccentricpulley(Figure36).
3.Slipthebeltovertheshoulderoftheeccentricpulley 
(Figure36).
Note:Rotatetheeccentricpulleybyhandtohelp 
installthebelt.
AdjustingtheBelt
1.Attheclutch,alignthebeltagainstthexedcone.
Note:Useaatbladedscrewdrivertopositionthe 
beltagainstthexedcone.
Figure39
1.Bolt3.Enginedeck
2.Nut4.Eccentricpulley
4.Adjustthegapbetweenthebeltandtheclutchas 
follows:
•Movetheengineawayfromtheeccentricpulleyto
reducethegapbetweenthebeltandthesliding 
cone(Figure39).
•Movetheenginetowardfromtheeccentricpulley
toincreasethegapbetweenthebeltandthe 
slidingcone(Figure39).
5.Whenthegapmeasurementiswithinthe0.76to1.27 
mm(0.03to0.05inch)range(Figure38),tightenthe 
boltsandnutsthatsecuretheenginetotheenginedeck 
to18N-m(13lb-ft).
6.Installthebeltguard;refertoInstallingtheBeltGuard 
(page25).
Figure38
1.Fixedcone
2.Belt
2.Measurethegapbetweenthebeltandtheslidingcone
3.0.76to1.27mm(0.03to
0.05inch)gap
4.Slidingcone
(Figure38).Ifthegapis0.76to1.27mm(0.03to0.05 
inch),skiptostep6.
3.Loosentheboltsandnutsthatsecuretheenginetothe 
enginedeck(Figure39).
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Cleaning
CleaningtheMachine
Regularcleaningandwashingwillincreasethelifespanof 
themachine.Cleanthemachineaftereachuse,beforethe 
cementdries.
Ensurethatthefueltankcapandoilcap/dipstickaresecure 
toavoidgettingwaterinthetank.
Usecarewhenusingahigh-pressuresprayer,becauseitcan 
damagewarningdecals,instructionsigns,andtheengine.
Important:Lubricatetheeccentricbearingsafter 
cleaning;refertoLubrication(page18).
Storage
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild
detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashtheengine 
oreccentricbearings.
1.Removeconcrete,sand,andaggregatefromthe 
externalpartsofthemachine,especiallytheengine. 
Cleandirtfromtheoutsideoftheengine'scylinder 
headnsandhousing.
2.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir 
Cleaner(page19).
3.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingtheMachine 
(page18).
4.Lubricatetheclutch;refertoLubricatingtheClutch 
(page23).
5.Changetheengineoil;refertoChangingtheEngine 
Oil(page20).
6.Removethesparkplugandchecktheconditionof 
each;refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page21).
7.Forstorageover30days,conditionthefuelsystemas 
follows:
Important:Donotuseanalcohol-basedstabilizer 
(ethanolormethanol).
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective 
whenmixedwithfreshfuelandusedatalltimes.
Donotstorestabilizerconditionedfuelforover90 
days.
A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionerto
fuelinthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom 
stabilizermanufacturer.
B.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
C.Choketheengine.
D.Startandruntheengineuntilitwillnotstartagain.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasperlocal
codes.
8.Forstorageover90days,conditiontheengineas 
follows:
A.Removethespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug
B.Removethesparkplugfromtheengineandpour
twotablespoonsofengineoilintothesparkplug 
hole.
C.Placeragsoverthesparkplugholetocatchany
oilsprayandthenpulltherecoil-starthandleto 
distributetheoilinsidethecylinder.
D.Installthesparkplug,butdonotinstallthe
spark-plugwire.
9.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor 
replaceanypartthatisdamagedordefective.
10.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis 
availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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11.Storethemachineunitinaclean,drygarageorstorage 
area.
12.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Theenginewillnotstart.
Theenginelackspowerorrunsrough.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thefuel-valveleverisintheOff 
position.
2.Thechokeisclosed.
3.Thechokeisopen.
4.TheengineOn/OffswitchisintheOff 
position.
5.Theengineoillevelislow(engines 
withtheoil-levelswitch).
6.Thefueltankisempty.6.Fillthefueltankwithfreshfuel.
7.Theenginecontainsbad/oldfuel.7.Drainthefueltankandcarburetor.
8.Thesparkplugisfouledorimproperly 
gapped.
9.Thesparkplugiswetwithfuel(ooded 
engine).
10.Thespark-plugwireislooseor 
disconnected.
1.Theairlterisrestricted.1.Cleanorreplacetheairlter
2.Theenginecontainsbad/oldfuel.2.Drainthefueltankandcarburetor.
3.Thereiswaterorcontaminationinthe 
fuel.
4.Thefuellineisrestricted.4.Cleanthefuellterandsedimentcup.
5.Thechokeisclosed
6.Thesparkplugiswornorhasbuildup 
ontheelectrodes.
7.Thereistoomuchoilintheengine 
crankcase.
1.Movethefuel-valvelevertotheOn 
position.
2.Openthechokewhenstartingahot 
engine.
3.Closethechokewhenstartingacold 
engine.
4.RotatetheswitchtotheOnposition.
5.Filltheengine,withtherecommended 
oil,totheproperlevel.
Fuelthemachinewithfreshgasoline.
8.Gaporreplacethesparkplug.
9.Removethesparkplug,dryit,and 
installtheplug.Starttheenginewith 
thethrottleintheMaxposition.
10.Removethespark-plugwire,cleanthe 
spark-plugterminalandtheterminal 
socketinthebootofthespark-plug 
wire,andreinstallthespark-plugwire.
element(s).
Refuelwithfreshgasoline.
3.Drainthefueltankandcarburetor. 
Fuelthemachinewithfreshgasoline.
5.Openthechoke.
6.Checktheelectrodegapandadjustor 
replacethesparkplug.
7.Draintheoiltotheproperlevel.
Thebeltslipsorcomesoffthepulleys.
Theeccentricrotateswhenthethrottleof 
theengineisintheidleposition.
throttleoftheengineisintherunposition.
throttleoftheengineisintherunposition.
1.Thebelttensionisinsufcient.
2.Thebeltisworn.2.Replacethebelt.
3.Theeccentricpulleyorclutchisworn.
4.Theeccentricpulleyismisalignedto 
theclutch.
1.Thebelttensionisnotadjusted 
correctly.
1.Thebelttensionisnotadjusted 
correctly.
2.Theclutchisstuck.
1.Thebeltisworn.1.Replacethebelt. Theeccentricrotateslowlywhenthe
2.Thebelttensionisnotadjusted 
correctly.
1.Adjustthebelttension.
3.ContactyourAuthorizedService 
Dealer.
4.Alignthepulleytotheclutch.
1.Adjustthebelttension.
1.Adjustthebelttension. Theeccentricdonotrotatewhenthe
2.ContactyourAuthorizedService 
Dealer.
2.Adjustthebelttension.
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Notes:
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Notes:
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Alimitedwarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)
TheToroWarranty
Concrete, 
Masonry,and 
Compaction 
Equipment
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto 
anagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroConcrete,Masonry , 
andCompactionEquipmentProductslistedbelowtobefreefromdefectsin 
materialsorworkmanship.
Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay 
transportationcosts.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
ConcreteMixers
•SpindleBearingsLifetime*(originalowneronly) 
MortarMixers1year
•DrumBearingsandSealsLifetime*(originalowneronly) 
ForwardPlateCompactors 
ReversiblePlates1year 
RammerCompactors 
MudBuggy1year 
VibratingTrenchRoller2years 
ConcreteSaws 
MasonrySaws 
PowerTrowels1year 
Screeds 
ConcreteVibrators
Whereawarrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocost 
toyouincludingdiagnosis,labor,andparts.
*
LifetimeWarranty-Ifthebearing(s)orseal(s)onyourmixerfail,itwillbereplacedunderwarranty ,
atnocostforpartsorlabor.
1year
2years
2years
1year 
1year
1year 
1year
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor 
workmanship,followthisprocedure
1.ContactanyAuthorizedServicingOutlettoarrangeserviceattheir 
dealership.T olocateoneconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsiteat 
www.T oro.com.Select“WheretoBuy”andselect“Contractor”under 
producttype.Y oumayalsocallourtollfreenumberbelow .
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothem.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceOutlet’sanalysis 
orwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
SWSCustomerCareDepartment 
ToroWarrantyCompany 
811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth 
Bloomington,MN55420-1196 
TollFree:800-888-9926
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ToroAuthorizedRentalCustomerswhohavepurchasedproductsdirectlyfromT oroandhave
signedtheT oroRentalCustomerAgreementhavetheabilitytoperformtheirownwarrantywork.
PleasevisitT oro’sRentalPortalforelectronicwarrantyclamlingproceduresorcallthetollfree
numberabove.
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OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance 
proceduresdescribedintheOperator’sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance, 
whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.Parts 
scheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenance(“MaintenanceParts”), 
arewarrantedfortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtime
forthatpart.Failuretoperformrequiredmaintenanceandadjustmentscan 
begroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaim.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarrantyperiod 
aredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot 
coverthefollowing:
•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-T ororeplacement
parts,orfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,modied,orunapproved 
accessories
•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrequired
maintenanceand/oradjustments
•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinanabusive,
negligentorrecklessmanner
•Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobedefective.
Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,orusedup,duringnormal 
productoperationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,belts,wipers,spark 
plugs,tires,lters,gaskets,wearplates,seals,O-rings,drivechains, 
clutches.
•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence.Itemsconsideredtobeoutside
inuenceinclude,butarenotlimitedto,weather,storagepractices, 
contamination,useofunapprovedcoolants,lubricants,additives,or 
chemicals,etc.
•Normal“wearandtear”items.Normal“wearandtear”includes,butis
notlimitedto,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratcheddecals,etc.
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel
procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)
–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains
morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use
overonemonth
•Anycomponentcoveredbyaseparatemanufacturer’swarranty
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
GeneralConditions
RepairbyanAuthorizedServicingOutletorSelf-ServiceasanAuthorized 
RentalCustomerisyoursoleremedyunderthewarranty.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor 
indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe 
useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany 
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring 
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof 
repairsunderthiswarranty .Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability 
andtnessforusearelimitedtothedurationofthisexpresswarranty. 
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential 
damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe 
aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother 
rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
ExceptfortheenginewarrantycoverageandtheEmissionswarranty 
referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty .The 
EmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredbyaseparate 
warrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S.Environmental 
ProtectionAgency(EPA)ortheCaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(CARB). 
RefertotheCaliforniaEmissionControlWarrantyStatementsuppliedwith 
yourProductorcontainedintheenginemanufacturer’sdocumentationfor 
details.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguarantee 
policiesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguarantee 
information,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.
AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oro 
Dealer.
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