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FormNo.3377-563RevB
VS-70andVS-80Screed
ModelNo.68054—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.68055—SerialNo.313000001andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com. 
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3377-563*B
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal 
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe 
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisincorporatedwith 
themuferassembly.
GenuineTorosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA 
ForestryService.
Important:Thisengineisequippedwithaspark 
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic 
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine 
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered 
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin 
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and 
maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor 
federalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional 
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro 
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof 
yourproductready .
Figure1identiesthelocationofthe 
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers 
inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner's Man ual
issuppliedfor 
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection 
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl 
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and 
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe 
enginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Thismachineisavibratingconcretescreedintendedforuse 
invariousconcrete-formingwork.Themachineisdesigned 
tooperatewithaluminumscreedboards.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand 
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand 
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe 
machineproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct 
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister 
yourproduct.
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety 
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), 
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath 
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. 
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation 
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial 
attention.
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Contents
Safety
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................5
Setup............................................................................6
1InstallingtheHandlebarandThrottle
Cable.................................................................6
2AddingOiltotheEngine.......................................6
ProductOverview..........................................................7
Controls................................................................7
Specications.........................................................9
Operation....................................................................10
PreparingtoUsetheMachine...................................10
OperatorPositions.................................................10
AddingFuel...........................................................11
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................13
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................13
ScreedingaConcreteSurface...................................14
TransportingtheMachine........................................15
Maintenance.................................................................16
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................16
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................17
PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance.....................17
DisconnectingtheSpark-plugWire...........................17
EngineMaintenance..................................................18
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................18
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................19
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................20
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................22
ServicingtheFuelSystem........................................22
Cleaning...................................................................23
CleaningtheMachine..............................................23
Storage........................................................................23
Troubleshooting...........................................................24
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner 
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, 
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways 
payattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which 
means: 
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay 
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Caution
,
W ar ning
,or
Danger
—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
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamageto 
property.
Preparation
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety
glasses,longpants,safetyshoes,andhearingprotection. 
Longhair,looseclothingorjewelrymaygettangledin 
movingparts.
•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.
Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapproved-fuelcontainer.
–Neverremovethefuel-tankcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.
–Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.
–Donotsmokewhilefueling.
–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
•Checkthattheswitches,enginecontrols,andcoversare
attachedandfunctioningproperly.Donotoperateunless 
theyarefunctioningproperly.
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Operation
MaintenanceandStorage
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperatethemachineingoodlight.
•Onlystarttheenginefromtheoperator'sposition.
•Neveroperatewiththecoversnotsecurelyinplace.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
•Stoponlevelgroundandshutofftheenginebefore
leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason.
•Keeppetsandbystandersawaywhileoperatingthe
machine.
•Donotoperatethemachineundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Movetheenginecontrolsinasmooth,steadymotion.
•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingonornearroadways.
•Donottouchpartswhichmaybehotfromoperation.
Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust, 
orservice.
•Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovementtostopbefore
adjusting,cleaning,orrepairingthemachine.
•Cleandebrisfromthemufer,sparkarrester,andengine
tohelppreventres.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine,anddo
notstoreitnearanopename.
•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainfuelfromthe
machineindoors.
•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
•Donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition.Replaceall
wornordamageddecals.
•Keepallhardwareofthemachinetight.Keepthe
machineingoodcondition.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.
•Whenpresent,cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.
Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainer.
•Ensurethatyouoperatethemachineinareaswherethere
arenoobstaclesincloseproximitytotheoperator.Only 
operatetheunitinareaswherethereissufcientclearance 
fortheoperatortosafelymaneuvertheproduct.
•Donotplaceyourfeetunderthescreedboards.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate 
themachine;seekshelter.
•Makeanynecessaryrepairstothemachinebeforestarting.
•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential 
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
117–2718
125–8192
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualfor 
informationonstartingtheengine—1) 
Turntheengineswitchon;2)Closethe 
choke;3)Pulltherecoilstarthandle;
4)Openthechoke.
2.ReadtheOperator’sManual 
forinformationonstoppingthe 
engine—turntheengineswitchoff.
3.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual; 
wearhearingprotection.
4.Warning—keepawayfrommoving 
parts;keepallguardsandshieldsin 
place.
5.Warning—keepbystandersawaywhen 
operatingthemachine.
6.Chokinghazard—donotruntheengine 
indoors.
7.Explosionhazard—stoptheengineand 
extinguishallamesbeforerefueling.
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Setup
1
InstallingtheHandlebarand 
ThrottleCable
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Slidethehandlebarintoposition(Figure3).
Figure4
1.Cabletting4.Cable
2.Washer
3.Nut
5.Movetheassemblyintoplace,letthecablestopslide 
intoplace,andtightenthecablettingandnut;refer 
toFigure5.
1.Cabletting4.Cable
2.Washer
3.Nut
5.Cableanchor
6.Cablestop
Figure5
5.Cableanchor
6.Cablestop
Figure3
1.Bolt3.Washer
2.Knob4.Handlebar
2.Installthebolt,washer,andknobtosecurethe 
handlebartothemachine(Figure3).
3.Removetheaircleanercover;refertoFigure24.
4.Attachthethrottlecablebyplacingthecableintothe 
cableanchor(
Figure4).
2
AddingOiltotheEngine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thismachinedoesnotcomewithoil.Whenthemachineis 
beingusedforthersttime,llwithoil.RefertoFillingthe 
EngineCrankcasewithOil(page19).
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ProductOverview
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithalltheenginecontrolsbeforeyoustart 
andoperatethemachine.
EngineControls
Figure6
1.Throttlelever
2.handlebar5.Boardclamp
3.Engine6.Aluminumboard
4.Lifthandle
Figure7
1.Aircleanercover4.Fuelcap
2.Primingbulb
3.Recoilstarter
5.Chokelever
6.On/Offswitch
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ChokeLever
Thechokelever(Figure10)isrequiredwhenstartinga 
coldengine.Beforepullingontherecoil-starthandle,move 
thechokelevertotheclosedposition.Oncetheengineis 
running,movethechokelevertotheopenposition.Do 
notusethechokeiftheengineisalreadywarmeduporthe 
airtemperatureishigh.
Figure8
1.Sparkarrestor2.Oilcap
Primingbulb
Theprimingbulb(Figure9)islocatedabovethefuelcap.
Figure10
1.Chokeleverinopenposition
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure11)controlsthespeed(rpm)of 
theengine.Itislocatedonthehandlebar.Moveittowards 
themaximumpositionasshownin 
throttle.
Figure11toincreasethe
Figure9
1.Primingbulb2.Fuelreturnpump
Figure11
1.Throttleleverinminimumposition
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Recoil-startHandle
Tostarttheengine,pulltherecoil-starthandle(Figure7).
EngineOn/OffSwitch
TheOn/Offswitch(Figure12)allowstheoperatorofthe 
machinetostartandstoptheengine.Thisswitchislocated 
onthefrontoftheengine.Itismarkedl(On)andO(Off). 
RotatetheOn/OffswitchtotheOnpositiontostartandrun 
theengine.RotatetheOn/OffswitchtotheOffpositionto 
stoptheengine.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Figure12
VS-70VS-80
Width(withoutscreedboard)70.0cm(27.5inch)89.0cm(35.0inch)
Length
Height(withoutscreedboard)73.7cm(29.0inch)122.0cm(48.0inch)
Weight(withoutscreedboard)11.3kg(25.0lb)14.5kg(32.0lb)
Maximumscreedboardwidth
119.4cm(47.0inch)56.0cm(22.0inch)
3.7m(12.0ft)4.9m(16.0ft)
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Operation
Important:Beforeoperatingthemachine,checkthe 
fuelandoillevels,andremovedebrisfromthemachine.
PreparingtoUsetheMachine
•Reviewallofthesafetydecalsonthemachine.
•Useahardhat,hearingprotection,tight-ttinggloves
withoutdrawstringsorloosecuffs,andeyeprotection. 
Ameshvisoralonedoesnotprovidesufcienteye 
protection;supplementwithprotectiveglasses.
•Ensurethatyouarefamiliarwithsafetyregulationsand
theshutdownproceduresdescribedintheOperator’s 
ManualandtheEngineManual.
•Ensurethatallguardsareinplaceandingoodcondition.
•Ensurethatthescreedboardisingoodcondition,aligned
correctlyandsecuredtothemachine.
•Checkthefuelandoillevelsoftheengine.
OperatorPositions
Youmustbefamiliarwiththreepositionswhenusingthe 
machine.
•Usetheoperatingposition(Figure13)whenrunningthe
machinetoscreedconcrete.
•Usetherestingpositionwhenleavingthemachine.
(Figure14).Neverleavetheenginerunningwhilethe 
machineisintherestposition.Alwayssetthemachine 
onaatsurface.
Figure13
Figure14
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•Usethegas-llingpositionwheneveryoullthegas
tank(Figure15).Witharmhandontheshaftofthe 
machineandagascannexttotheoperator,unscrewthe 
gascap,pickupthegascan,andllupthegastankon 
themachine.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely 
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion 
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan 
damageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, 
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline 
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add 
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelisno 
higherthanthescreenonthelterinthefuel 
tank.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows 
gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay 
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline 
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand 
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy 
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
Figure15
AddingFuel
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE
byvolumeisacceptable.
•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15
orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume. 
Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult 
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessyouuseafuelstabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltothefuel.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutentire 
exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking 
condition.
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.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, 
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe 
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil 
fuelingiscomplete.
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WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term 
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand 
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor 
fuel-containeropening.
•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
FillingtheFuelTank
Fueltankcapacity:0.65L(0.172USgallon)
Important:Theunusedspaceinthetankallowsthe 
gasolinetoexpandwithchangesintemperature.Donot 
llthefueltankcompletelyfull.
1.Stoptheengine;refertoStoppingtheEngine(page
14),movethemachinetoalevelsurface,andallowthe 
enginetocool.
2.Placeacanofunleadedgasolinenexttoyourmachine.
Important:Donotmixoilwiththefuel.
RecommendedFuel
UnleadedGasoline
U.S.
Except 
U.S.
Pumpoctanerating86orhigher
Researchoctanerating91orhigher 
Pumpoctanerating86orhigher
UsingFuelStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeepthe 
fuelfreshduringstorage.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining 
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertothe 
fuel,andfollowthedirectionsofthemanufacturerofthe 
stabilizer.
Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffectivewhen 
mixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechanceofvarnish 
depositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
3.Movethemachinetothegas-llingposition(Figure
15).
4.Cleanaroundthefuelcapandremoveit(Figure16).
Figure16
1.Fuelcap
5.Pickupthecanandaddunleadedgasolinetothefuel 
tankasshowninFigure17.
Note:W atchthetankasitllswithgasolineandstop 
pouringbeforethetankisfull.Thiswillallowforthe 
gastoexpandinthetank.
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6.Installthefuelcapsecurely(Figure16).
7.Wipeupanyspilledgasoline.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
1.Movethemachineonaat,levelsurface,andstop 
theengine.
2.Allowtheenginetocool.
3.Cleanaroundtheoildipstick.
4.Removetheoilcap/dipstickandwipetheendclean
Figure19).
(
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Use4-cyclemotoroilthatmeetsorexceeds 
therequirementsforAPIservicecategory 
equivalent).AlwayschecktheAPIservicelabelonthe 
oilcontainertobesureitincludestheSJorlater(or 
equivalent)rating .
Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoilbecausetheengine 
maybedamaged.
Runningtheenginewithalowoillevelcancauseengine 
damage.Thistypeofdamageisnotcoveredbythe 
warranty.
Note:SAE10W -30isrecommendedforgeneraluse.The 
otheroilviscositiesshowninthechartmaybeusedwhenthe 
averagetemperatureinyourareaiswithintheindicatedrange.
Crankcasecapacity:0.10L(0.11USqt)
SJ or later
(or
Figure19
1.Fillport
5.Slidethedipstickfullyintothellportwithout 
threadingitintotheport(Figure19).
6.Removethedipstickandlookattheend.Iftheengine 
oillevelislow ,slowlypouronlyenoughoilintothell 
porttoraisetheleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick 
(Figure19).
7.Replaceandsecurethedipstick(Figure19).
2.Oilcap/dipstick
StartingandStoppingthe 
Engine
StartingtheEngine
Figure18
Note:T oroPremiumEngineOilisavailablefromyour
AuthorizedToroDealer.
1.Ensurethethrottleisatitslowestsetting(Figure11).
2.Tostartacoldengine,movethechokelevertothe 
closedposition.Torestartawarmengine,leavethe 
chokeleverintheopenposition(
3.Presstheprimingbulbrepeatedlyuntilfuelcanbeseen 
intheprimingbulb(Figure9).
4.TurntheengineswitchtotheOnposition.
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5.Pulltherecoil-starthandlelightlyuntilyoufeel
resistance,thenpullthehandlebriskly(Figure20).
ScreedingaConcreteSurface
Note:Returntherecoil-starthandlegently.
Figure20
6.IfthechokeleverissettotheClosedpositionto 
starttheengine,graduallymovethechokeleverback 
towardtheOpenpositionastheenginewarmsup. 
Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,movethechokelever 
backtowardtheClosedpositionuntiltheengineruns 
smooth.Allowtheenginetowarmup,thenmovethe 
chokelevertotheOpenposition;referto(Figure10).
InstallingtheAluminumScreedBoard
Note:Onlyuseequilateraltrianglealuminumscreedboards
designedforthismachine.
Screedboardwidths:
VS-70VS-80
1.2meters(4feet)
1.8meters(6feet)
2.4meters(8feet)
3.0meters(10feet)
3.7meters(12feet)
4.3meters(14feet)
4.9meters(16feet)
1.Installtheboardclamptotheframeofthemachine 
usingsquareboltsandsplit-lockwashers(
xx
xx
xx
xx
x
x
x
Figure21).
7.Allowtheenginetowarmupfor2to5minutes.
StoppingtheEngine
WARNING
Inanemergencysituation,stoptheengine 
immediately.
Important:Duringnormaloperation,iftheengine 
hasbeenworkinghardorishot,letitidleforaminute 
beforestoppingtheengine.Thishelpstocoolthe 
enginebeforestopping.
1.Movethethrottlelevertotheminimumposition 
(Figure11).
2.RotatetheengineswitchtotheOffposition(Figure
12).
1.Nut
2.Split-lockwasher
3.Squarebolt
4.Hexbolt
Figure21
5.Split-lockwasher
6.Aluminumboard
7.Boardclamp
2.Installthealuminumboardtotheboardclampusing 
hexboltsandsplit-lockwashers(Figure21).
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Note:Toremovethescreedboard,reversethesteps
ofthisprocedure.
LevelingtheConcreteSurface
Thismachinecanoatoverwetconcretewithorwithout 
theaidofforms.
1.Applyaconcretedeactivatortothesurfaceofthe 
aluminumscreedboardandanyotherpartofthe 
machinethatmaycomeincontactwithconcrete.
Note:Donotputconcretedeactivatorontheengine.
2.Liftthescreedontotheconcrete.
3.Starttheengine;referto
4.Movethethrottlelevertothemaximumposition;refer 
toFigure11.
StartingtheEngine(page13).
7.Attheendofthescreedpass,movetheenginethrottle 
totheidlepositionandallowtheenginetoidlefor1 
minute.
8.Stoptheengineandmovethescreedoffthecement; 
referto
9.Cleanthescreedofcement,sand,andaggregateafter 
eachpasswithwaterandasoft-bristlebrush.
StoppingtheEngine(page14).
TransportingtheMachine
Whentransportingthemachine,makesureto;
1.Emptythegastank;refertoFigure33.
2.Removethesquareboltssecuringthemachinetothe 
boardclamps(Figure21).
Note:Alwaysoperatetheengineatfullthrottlewhen 
smoothingmaterial.
5.Pullthescreedinaslow ,steadymotionalongthe 
concretewhilewalkingbackward.Raisetheleading 
edgeofscreedboardtoallowforcompaction;refer 
to
Figure22.
3.Removethehandlebar(Figure3)
4.Placethemachineandscreedboardsecurelyinyour 
vehicle.
Figure22
1.Aluminumscreedboard3.Leadingedge
2.Trailingedgeatgrade
Note:Makesuretheareabehindtheoperatoris 
clear.Havesomeoneguidetheoperatorastheymove 
backwards.
Note:Ensurethatanadequateamountofconcreteis 
loadedaheadoftheleadingedgeofthescreedboard 
fortheentirescreedingpass.
6.Allowforabout2.5cm(1inch)ofconcretetobuildup 
infrontofscreedboard;referto 
importantasitkeepsthetrailingedgeongrade.
Note:Y ouwillhavetohaveatleastoneotherperson 
toconstantlykeepconcretebuilduponthebar.
4.Concretebuildup
Figure22.Thisisvery
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst50hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Aftereachuse
Every25hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
Every300hours
Yearlyorbeforestorage
Important:Refertoyour
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheoil.
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Inspecttheaircleanerelements.
•Checkforloosefasteners.
•Cleanthemachine.
•Changetheoilwhenoperatedunderheavyloadsorinhightemperatures.
•Cleantheairlterelements.Cleanthemmorefrequentlyindustyoperating 
conditions.
•Changetheoil.
•Checkthesparkplug.
•Cleanthefuellter .
•Replacethepaperaircleanerelement.Replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperating 
conditions.
•Replacethesparkplug.
•Changetheoil.
•T ouchupchippedpaint.
Engine Operator's Man ual
foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
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CAUTION
Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoes 
notaccidentallycontactthesparkplug .
Premaintenance 
Procedures
PreparingtheMachinefor 
Maintenance
1.Turnthemachineoff,moveittoalevelsurface,and 
setitdownintherestposition.
2.Ensurethattheengineandmuferarecool.
3.Removethetopcoverandthespark-plugwire.
4.Removethescreedboardsfromthemachine.
DisconnectingtheSpark-plug 
Wire
1.Removethetopcover.
2.Pullthespark-plugwireofftheterminalofthespark 
plug(Figure24).
Figure24
1.Sparkplug2.Spark-plugwire
Figure23
1.Topcover2.Hexbolt
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EngineMaintenance
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspecttheair
cleanerelements.
Every50hours—Cleantheairlterelements.Clean 
themmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
Every300hours/Yearly(whichevercomes 
rst)—Replacethepaperaircleanerelement.Replace 
itmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithouttheair 
lterassembly;extremeenginedamagewilloccur.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitfortheenginetocooldown.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug;referto 
RemovingtheSparkPlug(page20).
3.Unclipandremovetheaircleanercover(Figure25).
9.Wipedirtfromthebaseandthecoverwithamoistrag.
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom 
enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.
10.Installthefoamelementsandensurethatitisproperly 
positioned.
11.Securelyinstalltheaircleanercover.
12.Reconnectthespark-plugwire.
13.Installthetopcoverandsecurewithbolt.
Figure25
1.Aircleanercover
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom 
fallingintothebase.
4.Removethefoamelementfromthebase.
5.Inspectthefoamelement,andreplaceitifdamaged 
orexcessivelydirty.
6.Cleanthefoamelementinwarm,soapywaterorina 
nonammablesolvent.
Note:Donotusegasolinetocleanthefoamelement 
becauseitcouldcreateariskofreorexplosion.
7.Rinseanddrythefoamelementthoroughly.
8.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil,thensqueeze 
outtheexcessoil.
Note:Excessoilinthefoamelementrestrictstheair 
owthroughtheelementandmayreachthepaper 
lterandclogit.
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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.
FillingtheEngineCrankcasewithOil
Important:Use4-strokemotoroilthatmeetsorexceeds
therequirementsforAPIservicecategory 
equivalent).AlwayschecktheAPIservicelabelonthe 
oilcontainertobesureitincludestheSJorlater(or 
equivalent).
Runningtheenginewithalowoillevelcancauseengine 
damage.Thistypeofdamageisnotcoveredbywarranty.
Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoilbecausetheengine 
maybedamaged.
SJ or later
(or
DrainingtheEngineOil
1.Starttheengineandletitrun5minutesStartingthe 
Engine(page13)thenturnitoff.
Note:Thiswarmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.
2.Removescreedboardsiftheyareattached.
3.Placeadrainpan,witha1.9L(2USqt)capacityor 
greaterontheground
4.Removetheoilcap.
5.Witharmgriponthehandlebarsandtheshaftofthe 
machine,pourtheoilintothepan(
Figure26).
Note:SAE10W-30isrecommendedforgeneraluse.
Otherviscositiesshowninthechartmaybeusedwhenthe 
averagetemperatureinyourareaiswithintheindicatedrange.
Crankcaseoilcapacity:0.10L(0.11USqt)
Figure27
1.Oilviscosityrangeforambientoperatingtemperatures
Note:T oroPremiumEngineOilisavailablefromyour 
AuthorizedToroDealer.
1.Removetheoilcap/dipstick(Figure28).
Figure26
6.Whentheoilhasdrainedcompletely,installtheoilcap, 
andwipeupanyspilledoil(Figure26).
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertiedrecycling 
center.
Figure28
1.Fillport
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2.Oilcap/dipstick
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2.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied
amountofoilintothellport(Figure28).
3.Addadditionaloiltobringtheoilleveltotheproper 
llamount;referto(Figure28).
4.Installtheoilcap/dipstick(Figure28).
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Every6months
(whichevercomesrst)—Checkthe 
sparkplug.
Every300hours/Yearly(whichevercomes 
rst)—Replacethesparkplug.
Note:Usea5/8inchsparkplugwrenchforremovingand 
installingthesparkplug.
RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.TurnofftheengineStoppingtheEngine(page14)and 
placethemachineintherestingposition(Figure14).
2.Ensurethatthemachinesurfacesarecool.
3.Removethetopcover.
4.Pullthespark-plugwireofftheterminalofthespark 
plug(
Figure29).
CheckingtheSparkPlug
Note:Useagappingtool/feelergaugetocheckandadjust
theairgap.Installanewsparkplugifnecessary.
AirGap:0.6to0.7mm(0.024to0.028inch) 
Sparkplugtype:CM5H(NKG),CMR5H(NGK),or
equivalent
1.Lookatthecenterofthesparkplug( 
seelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis 
operatingproperly.
Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug .Always 
replacethesparkplugwhenithasablackcoating, 
wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.
Figure30
1.Sideelectrode
2.Centerelectrode4.0.6to0.7mm(0.024to
3.Insulator
0.028inch)gap
Figure30).Ifyou
1.Sparkplug
5.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
6.Rotatethesparkplugcounterclockwiseusinga5/8 
inchspark-plugwrenchtoremovetheplugandsealing 
washer.
2.Useagappingtoolforsparkplugsorafeelergaugeto 
measurethegapbetweenthesideelectrodeandcenter 
electrode(
Figure30).
3.Ifthemeasuredgapisnotwithinthespeciedrange, 
dothefollowing:
A.Ifthegapistoosmall,carefullybendtheside
electrodeawayfromthecenterelectrodeuntilthe 
gapbetweentheelectrodesiswithinthemeasured 
airgaprange.
B.Ifthegapistoolarge,carefullybendtheside
electrodetowardfromthecenterelectrodeuntil 
thegapbetweentheelectrodesiswithinthe 
measuredairgaprange.
InstallingtheSparkPlug
Important:Ensurethatthegapbetweenthesideand
centerelectrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthespark 
plug.
Figure29
2.Wire
1.Threadthesparkplugclockwiseintothespark-plug 
holebyhand.
Note:Avoidcrossthreadingthesparkplugwiththe 
threadsofthespark-plughole.
2.Rotatesparkplugclockwiseusinga5/8inchspark-plug 
wrenchuntiltheplugandsealingwasherareseated.
3.Tightentheplugasfollows:
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•Wheninstallinganin-servicesparkplug,tighten
thepluganadditional1/8to1/4turn.
•Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tightentheplug
anadditional1/2turn.
4.Installthespark-plugwirepushingthewireontothe 
terminaloftheplug(Figure29).
CleaningtheSparkArrester
1.Removethetopcoverandsparkplugwire.
2.Removethesparkarrester(Figure31).
Figure32
1.Sparkarrestor
Figure31
1.Screw2.Sparkarrestor
3.Useabrushtoremovecarbondepositsfromthespark 
arresterscreen(Figure32).
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FuelSystem
Maintenance
ServicingtheFuelSystem
Cleaningthefuellter
ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)—Cleanthefuellter.
Insidethefueltankisafuelltertocatchdirtinthefuel.
1.Turnofftheengine;refertoStoppingtheEngine 
(page14)andplacethemachineintherestingposition 
(Figure14).
2.Ensurethattheengineandtheexhaustsystemsurfaces 
arecool.
3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug;referto 
RemovingtheSparkPlug(page20).
4.Emptythefueltank(Figure33).
Figure33
5.Useabentpapercliptocarefullypullthefuellterout 
ofthefueltank(Figure34).
Figure34
1.Paperclip
6.Cleanthefuellterbygentlywashingwitha 
nonammablesolvent.
Note:Ifthefuellterisexcessivelydirty,replaceit.
7.Insertthefuellterintothefueltankandtightenthe 
fuelcap.
2.Fuellter
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Cleaning
CleaningtheMachine
Storage
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild
detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashtheengine.
Regularcleaningandwashingwillincreasethelifespanof 
themachine.Cleanthemachineaftereachuse,beforethe 
cementdries.
Ensurethatthefueltankcapandoilcap/dipstickaresecure 
toavoidgettingwaterinthetank.
Usecarewhenusingahigh-pressuresprayer,becauseitcan 
damagewarningdecals,instructionsigns,andtheengine.
Cleanthescreedofcement,sand,andaggregateaftereach 
usewithwaterandasoft-bristlebrush.
1.Removeconcrete,sand,andaggregatefromthe 
externalpartsofthemachine,especiallytheengine. 
Cleandirtfromtheoutsideoftheengine'scylinder 
headnsandhousing.
2.Servicetheaircleaner;referto 
Cleaner(page18).
3.Changetheengineoil;referto 
Oil(page19).
4.Removethesparkplugandchecktheconditionof 
each;referto
5.Forstorageover30days,conditionthefuelsystemas 
follows:
Important:Donotuseanalcohol-basedstabilizer 
(ethanolormethanol).
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective 
whenmixedwithfreshfuelandusedatalltimes.
Donotstorestabilizerconditionedfuelforover90 
days.
A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionerto
fuelinthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom 
stabilizermanufacturer.
ServicingtheSparkPlug(page20).
ServicingtheAir
ChangingtheEngine
B.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
C.Choketheengine.
D.Startandruntheengineuntilitwillnotstartagain.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasperlocal
codes.
6.Forstorageover90days,conditiontheengineas 
follows:
A.Removethespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug
B.Removethesparkplugfromtheengineandpour
twotablespoonsofengineoilintothesparkplug 
hole.
C.Placeragsoverthesparkplugholetocatchany
oilsprayandthenpulltherecoil-starthandleto 
distributetheoilinsidethecylinder.
D.Installthesparkplug,butdonotinstallthe
spark-plugwire.
7.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor 
replaceanypartthatisdamagedordefective.
8.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis 
availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
9.Storethemachineunitinaclean,drygarageorstorage 
area.
10.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Theenginewillnotstart.
Theenginelackspowerorrunsrough.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thefuel-valveleverisintheOff 
position.
2.Thechokeisclosed.
3.Thechokeisopen.
4.TheengineOn/OffswitchisintheOff 
position.
5.Thefueltankisempty.5.Fillthefueltankwithfreshfuel.
6.Theenginecontainsbad/oldfuel.6.Drainthefueltankandcarburetor.Fuel
7.Thesparkplugisfouledorimproperly 
gapped.
8.Thesparkplugiswetwithfuel(ooded 
engine).
9.Thespark-plugwireislooseor 
disconnected.
1.Theairlterisrestricted.1.Cleanorreplacetheairlterelement(s).
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.
themachinewithfreshgasoline.
7.Gaporreplacethesparkplug.
8.Removethesparkplug,dryit,and 
installtheplug.Starttheenginewith 
thethrottleintheMaxposition.
9.Removethespark-plugwire,cleanthe 
spark-plugterminalandtheterminal 
socketinthebootofthespark-plug 
wire,andreinstallthespark-plugwire.
Refuelwithfreshgasoline.
3.Drainthefueltankandcarburetor.Fuel 
themachinewithfreshgasoline.
5.Openthechoke.
6.Checktheelectrodegapandadjustor 
replacethesparkplug.
7.Draintheoiltotheproperlevel.
Themachineisnotsmoothingthe 
concreteproperly .
1.Thereisanexcessiveamountof 
concretebuildupalongtheedgesof 
theboard.
2.Theoperatorismovingtooslowly.
3.Thereistoomuchvibrationforthetype 
ofconcrete.
4.Theconcreteistoohighorlowonone 
side.
5.Theboardisnotpositionedcorrectly.5.Repositiontheboard.
1.Removeexcessiveconcretefromthe 
board.
2.Movethescreedatafasterpace.
3.Reduceenginespeedandmovethe 
screedatafasterpace.
4.Haveworkersshapetheconcreteas 
closeaspossibletograde.Maintain 
about1inchofconcreteacrossthe 
frontoftheboardatalltimes.
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Alimitedwarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)
TheToroWarranty
Concrete,Masonry, 
andCompaction 
Equipment
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto 
anagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroConcrete,Masonry , 
andCompactionEquipmentProductslistedbelowtobefreefromdefects 
inmaterialsorworkmanship.
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.Tolocateoneconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsiteat 
www.T oro.com.Select“WheretoBuy”andselect“Contractor”under 
producttype.Y oumayalsocallourtollfreenumberbelow.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothem.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceOutlet’s 
analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
SWSCustomerCareDepartment 
ToroWarrantyCompany 
811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth 
Bloomington,MN55420-1 196 
TollFree:800-888-9926
**
ToroAuthorizedRentalCustomerswhohavepurchasedproductsdirectlyfromToroandhave
signedtheToroRentalCustomerAgreementhavetheabilitytoperformtheirownwarrantywork.
PleasevisitToro’ sRentalPortalforelectronicwarrantyclamlingproceduresorcallthetollfree
numberabove.
**
:
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance 
proceduresdescribedintheOperator’sManual.Suchroutine
maintenance,whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense. 
Partsscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenance(“Maintenance 
Parts”),arewarrantedfortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduled 
replacementtimeforthatpart.Failuretoperformrequiredmaintenance 
andadjustmentscanbegroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaim.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty 
periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thisexpresswarranty 
doesnotcoverthefollowing:
•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-Tororeplacement
parts,orfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,modied,orunapproved 
accessories
•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrequired
maintenanceand/oradjustments
•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinan
abusive,negligentorrecklessmanner
•Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobe
defective.Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,orusedup,during 
normalproductoperationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,belts,wipers, 
sparkplugs,tires,lters,gaskets,wearplates,seals,O-rings,drive 
chains,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.
•Anycomponentcoveredbyaseparatemanufacturer’swarranty
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
GeneralConditions
RepairbyanAuthorizedServicingOutletorSelf-ServiceasanAuthorized 
RentalCustomerisyoursoleremedyunderthewarranty.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor 
indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwith 
theuseoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty ,including 
anycostorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorservice 
duringreasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usepending 
completionofrepairsunderthiswarranty.Allimpliedwarranties 
ofmerchantabilityandtnessforusearelimitedtotheduration 
ofthisexpresswarranty.Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsof 
incidentalorconsequentialdamages,orlimitationsonhowlong 
animpliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusionsandlimitations 
maynotapplytoyou.
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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