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FormNo.3377-539RevA
RP-500/700/1200ReversiblePlate 
Compactor
ModelNo.68071—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.68072—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.68073—SerialNo.313000001andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com. 
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3377-539*A
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Introduction
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
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Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposureto 
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancer,birthdefects,orother
reproductiveharm.
Figure1
ModelNo.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand 
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand 
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe 
productproperlyandsafely .
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety 
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), 
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath 
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
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Contents
Safety
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................5
Setup............................................................................7
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel..................................7
CheckingtheEccentricOilLevel...............................7
ProductOverview..........................................................7
Specications.........................................................8
Operation.....................................................................9
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel..................................9
CleaningDebrisfromtheMachine.............................9
AddingFuel............................................................9
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................11
OperatingtheCompactor........................................12
TransportingtheMachine........................................12
Maintenance.................................................................13
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................13
DisconnectingtheSparkPlugWire...........................13
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................13
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................14
ServicingtheEccentricOil......................................15
CleaningtheSedimentCup......................................16
ServicingtheBelt...................................................16
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................16
Storage........................................................................17
Troubleshooting...........................................................18
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror 
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential 
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructionsand 
alwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which 
means 
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay 
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Caution
,
W ar ning
,or
Danger
—personalsafety
SafeOperatingPractices
Thisproductiscapableofcrushingoramputatinghandsand 
feet.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious 
injuryordeath.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,and 
odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou
Donotruntheengineindoorsorinanenclosed 
area.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadEnglish,itis 
theowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof 
theoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other 
peopleorproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheproperandsafe
actionstoperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand 
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety
glasses,longpants,safetyshoes,andhearingprotection. 
Longhair,looseclothingorjewelrymaygettangledin 
movingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand
removeallobjectssuchastools,buildingmaterials,and 
personalitemswhichcanbedamagedbythemachine.
•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyareammable
andvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer 
–Neverremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling. 
Donotsmoke.
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–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning 
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning 
properly.
Operation
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand
hiddenhazards.
•Donotoperateinstandingwater.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.
•Ensurethattheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore
operatingthemachine.Stopthemachineifanyoneenters 
thearea.
•Keeppetsandbystandersaway.
•Keepfeetclearoftheplatecompactor.
•Earprotectionisrequiredwhenoperatingthisequipment.
•Donotoperatethemachineundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Forfootprotection,wearsteeltoeshoesortoepads.
•Neveroperatewiththeguardsnotsecurelyinplace.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Neverleavethemachinerunningunattended.Always
setthethrottletoslow ,stoptheengine,andwaitforall 
movingpartstostopbeforeleaving.
•Donottouchpartswhichmaybehotfromoperation.
Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust, 
orservice.
•Beforecompactingsoil,havetheareamarkedfor
undergroundutilities.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate 
themachine;seekshelter.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
•Keepnutsandboltstight.Keepequipmentingood
condition.
•Keepthemachinefreefromthebuild-upofmud,rocks,
orotherdebris.Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.Allowthe 
machinetocoolbeforestoring.
•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyareammable
andvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
–Neverremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwhenthe
engineisrunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore 
refueling.Donotsmoke.
–Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
–Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside
wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater 
heaterorfurnace.
–Neverllafuelcontainerwhileitisinsideavehicle,
trunk,pick-upbed,oranysurfaceotherthanthe 
ground.
–Keepcontainernozzleincontactwiththetankduring
lling.
•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikeanobject.
Makeanynecessaryrepairsbeforerestarting.
•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,setthethrottleto
slow,andstoptheengine.Waitforallmovementtostop 
beforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.
•Cleandebrisfromthedrives,mufers,andenginetohelp
preventres.Cleanupfuelandoilspillage.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Neverallowuntrained
personneltoservicethemachine.
•Disconnectthesparkplugbeforemakinganyrepairs.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential 
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93–9084
1.Liftpoint
1.Slow
2.Variablespeedcontrol
1.Engineoil
125–8182
3.Fast
125–8206
1.Caution3.ReadtheOperator’s 
Manualforinformationon
liftingthemachine.
2.Donotliftthecompactor
bythehandle.
125–8207
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117–2718
125–8205
1.Pushthehandleforward 
tomovethecompactor 
forward.
2.Pullthehandlebackward 
tomovethecompactor 
backward.
125–4943
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.4.Warning—keepawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
2.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
3.Warning—checkengineoillevelbeforeoperatingthe 
machine.
shieldsinplace.
5.Chokinghazard—donotoperatethemachineindoors.
6.Explosionhazard—stoptheengineandextinguishallames 
beforerefuelingthemachine.
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Setup
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
Themachinecomesfromthefactorywithoilintheengine 
crankcase;however,itmaybenecessarytoaddoil.Referto 
ServicingtheEngineOil(page14).Addonlyenoughoilto 
raisetheleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick.
CheckingtheEccentricOil 
Level
Themachinecomesfromthefactorywitheccentricoilin 
theeccentrichousing;however,itmaybenecessarytoadd 
oil.RefertoServicingtheEccentricOil(page15).Addonly 
enoughoilsothattheoillevelisushwiththeoilplugonthe 
sideoftheeccentrichousing.
ProductOverview
Figure3
RP–500
1.Directioncontrollever5.Fueltank
2.Throttlecontrol
3.Aircleaner
4.Liftpoint
6.FuelOn/Offswitch
7.Oildipstick
8.Recoilstarthandle
Figure4
RP-700
1.Beltcover4.Aircleaner
2.Fueltank5.Throttlecontrol
3.Liftpoint
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6.Directioncontrollever
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Specications
Figure5
RP-1200
1.Directioncontrollever4.Aircleaner
2.Throttlecontrol5.Recoilstarthandle
3.Liftpoint
Model 
Number
Width
Length
Height 
(handle 
raised)
Height 
(handle 
lowered)
Weight
RP-500RP-700RP-1200
40cm(15.7 
inches)
118cm(46.5 
inches)
109cm(42.9 
inches)
99cm(39 
inches)
120kg(264.6 
lbs)
50cm(19.7 
inches)
128cm(50.8 
inches)
113cm(44.5 
inches)
104cm(40.9 
inches)
210kg(463 
lbs)
60cm(23.6 
inches)
142cm(55.9 
inches)
115cm(45.3 
inches)
105.5cm 
(41.5inches)
330kg(727.5 
lbs)
Figure6
1.Recoilstarter
2.Sedimentcup
3.Fuelshut-offvalve6.EngineOn/Offswitch
4.Chokelever
5.Throttlelever
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Stopthemachineonalevelsurface.
WARNING
Contactwithhotpartsonthemachinecan 
causesevereburns.
Waitforallpartstocoolbeforetouchingthe 
machine.
2.Brushdirtanddebrisawayfromtheaircleanerand 
engineopenings.
2.Setthethrottletoslow,turnofftheengineswitch,and 
waitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Cleanaroundthedipstick(Figure7)sothatdirtcannot 
fallintothellerholeanddamagetheengine.
Figure7
AddingFuel
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline
withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating 
method).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE
byvolumeisacceptable.
•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15
orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume. 
Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult 
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely 
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion 
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan 
damageproperty.
1.Dipstick
4.Unscrewthedipstickandwipetheendclean(Figure7).
5.Screwthedipstickfullyontothellertube(Figure7).
6.Unscrewthedipstickagainandlookattheend.Ifthe 
engineoillevelislow ,slowlypouronlyenoughoilinto 
thellertubetoraisetheleveltotheFullmarkonthe 
dipstick.
Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewith 
engineoilandruntheengine;enginedamage 
mayresult.
CleaningDebrisfromthe 
Machine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Setthethrottletoslow,stoptheengine,andwaitfor 
allmovingpartstostop.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, 
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline 
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add 
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1/4to 
1/2inch(6to13mm)belowthebottomofthe 
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows 
gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay 
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline 
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand 
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy 
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin 
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
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DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static 
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich 
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion 
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan 
damageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground 
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor 
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets 
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe 
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment 
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment 
onaatsurface.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch 
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable 
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser 
nozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, 
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe 
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil 
fuelingiscomplete.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Setthethrottletoslow,turnofftheengineswitch,and 
waitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Allowtheenginetocool.
3.Models68072and68073only:raisethecover(
8).
Figure8
1.Coverhandle
4.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremoveit(Figure9).
Note:Thecapistetheredtothefueltank.
Figure
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthetractionunitto 
providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank 
bedrained.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining 
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionertothe 
gas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffectivewhen 
mixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechanceofvarnish 
depositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
Figure9
5.Addunleadedgasolinetothefueltank.
Important:Donotllthefueltankcompletely 
full.Thespaceinthetankallowsgasolineto 
expand.
6.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.
7.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.
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StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.MovethefuelvalvetotheOnposition(Figure10).
2.MovetheengineswitchtotheOnposition(Figure11).
Figure11
1.Engineswitch
3.Movethechokelevertotheleftifyouarestartinga 
coldengine(Figure12).
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.
1.Fuelvalve
Figure10
Figure12
1.Choke
4.Slowlypulltherecoilhandleuntilyouencounter 
resistance,thenpullsharplytostarttheengine.
5.Aftertheenginestarts,graduallymovethechoketothe 
right.Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,movethechoke 
leftagainuntiltheenginewarmsup.
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6.Movethethrottlelevertomaximumthrottle.
Note:Thecompactorwillbeginvibratingwhenthe 
throttleleverissettomaximumthrottle.
Figure13
1.Throttlelever
OperatingtheCompactor
ControllingtheDirectionofTravel
•Thetravelcontrolleverautomaticallymovesforwardand
themachinewillbegintravellingforward(Figure17).
Figure15
1.Travelcontrolleverin 
forwardposition
2.Travelcontrolleverin 
backwardposition
StoppingtheEngine
1.Movethethrottlecontrollevertotheslowposition 
(Figure14).
Figure14
•Pullthetravelcontrolleverbackwardtomakethe
machinetravelbackwards(Figure17).
TransportingtheMachine
Therollcageliftpointcanbeusedtoliftandtransportthe 
machinewithstrapsoracrane(Figure16).
1.Throttlelever
2.Turntheengineswitchandfuelvalveoff.
Figure16
RP-500shown
1.Rollcageliftpoint
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst25hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every50hours
Every100hours
Every200hours
Every300hours
Monthly
Yearly
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Cleandebrisfromtheaircleaner.
•Inspecttheaircleanerelements.
•Cleantheairlterelements.Cleanthemmorefrequentlyindustyoperating 
conditions.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Adjustthebelt.
•Inspect,clean,andadjustthesparkplug;replaceitifnecessary.
•Replacethesparkplug.
•Replacethepaperaircleanerelement.Replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperating 
conditions.
•Changetheeccentricoil.
•Checktheeccentricoillevel.
•Changetheeccentricoil.
DisconnectingtheSparkPlug
ServicingtheAirCleaner
Wire
Beforeperforminganymaintenanceontheengine,disconnect 
thesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug(Figure16).
Figure17
1.Sparkplugwire
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspecttheair
cleanerelements.
Every50hours—Cleantheairlterelements.Clean 
themmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
Every300hours/Yearly(whichevercomes 
rst)—Replacethepaperaircleanerelement.Replace 
itmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithouttheair 
lterassembly;extremeenginedamagewilloccur.
1.Setthethrottletoslow,stoptheengine,andwaitfor 
allmovingpartstostop.
2.Models68072and68073only:raisethecover(Figure
8).
3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
4.Removethenutthatsecuresthecover(
Figure18).
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Figure18
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0   20   40   60   80  100  F
-20  -10  0   10   20  30  40 C
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o
30
5W - 30 / 10W - 30
ServicingtheEngineOil
OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)
CrankcaseCapacity:RP-500andRP-700–20.3oz(0.6l)
CrankcaseCapacity:RP-1200–37oz(1.1l)
Viscosity:Seetablebelow
1.Nut3.Paperelement
2.Cover
4.Foamelement
5.Removethecover.
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom 
fallingintothebase.
6.Removethefoamandpaperelementsfromthebase 
(Figure18).
7.Removethefoamelementfromthepaperelement 
(
Figure18).
8.Inspectthefoamandpaperelements,andreplacethem 
iftheyaredamagedorexcessivelydirty.
9.Ifthepaperelementisexcessivelydirty,replaceit.
Note:Nevertrytobrushdirtoffthepaperelement; 
brushingforcesthedirtintothebers.
10.Cleanthefoamelementinwarm,soapywaterorina 
nonammablesolvent.
Note:Donotusegasolinetocleanthefoamelement 
becauseitcouldcreateariskofreorexplosion.
Figure19
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst25hours
Every100hours
WARNING
Oilmaybehotaftertheenginehasbeenrun,and 
contactwithhotoilcancauseseverepersonalinjury.
Avoidcontactingthehotengineoilwhenyoudrain 
it.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Removethedrainplug(Figure20).
11.Rinseanddrythefoamelementthoroughly.
12.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil,thensqueeze 
outtheexcessoil.
Note:Excessoilinthefoamelementrestrictstheair 
owthroughtheelementandmayreachthepaper 
lterandclogit.
13.Wipedirtfromthebaseandthecoverwithamoistrag.
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom 
enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.
14.Installtheaircleanerelementsandensurethattheyare 
properlypositioned.
15.Securelyinstallthecoverwiththenut.
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RP-500shown
Figure21
Figure20
1.Drainplug
Note:Youmayhavetotipthecompactorbackwards 
todraintheoil.
4.Whentheoilhasdrainedcompletely,replacetheplug.
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertiedrecycling 
center.
5.Removethedipstick(Figure7)andslowlypouroilinto 
thellerholeuntiltheoilpoursoutofthellerhole.
6.Replaceandsecurethedipstick.
7.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
ServicingtheEccentricOil
OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)
CrankcaseCapacity:RP-500andRP-700–13.5oz(0.4l)
CrankcaseCapacity:RP-1200–16.9oz(0.5l)
Viscosity:15W-40
1.Oilplug
3.Verifythattheeccentricoilislevelwiththebolthole.If 
addingoilisrequired,refertoChangingtheEccentric 
Oil(page15).
4.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
5.Replacetheoilplugscrew .
ChangingtheEccentricOil
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Every300hours
1.Setthethrottletoslow,stoptheengine,andwaitfor 
allmovingpartstostop.
2.Placeanoildrainpanundertheoilplugandremove 
theoilplugscrew(Figure21).Placeanoildrainpan 
undertheoilplug.
3.Tiptheplatecompactorslightlytotheright,anduse 
asuctionguntoremovetheoilthroughtheoilplug 
hole(Figure21).
4.Tiptheplatecompactorslightlytotheleft,andslowly 
pouroilintotheoilplughole(Figure21).
CheckingtheEccentricOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Monthly
1.Setthethrottletoslow,stoptheengine,andwaitfor 
allmovingpartstostop.
2.Placeadrainpanundertheoilplugandremovetheoil 
plugscrewonthesideoftheeccentrichousing(
21).
Note:Useafunneltopouroilintotheoilplughole 
ifnecessary.
5.Theoilleveliscorrectwhenthereisaslightowofoil 
outoftheoilplugholewhenthecompactorislevel.
6.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
Figure
7.Replacetheoilplugscrew .
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CleaningtheSedimentCup
ServicingtheBelt
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely 
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion 
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan 
damageproperty.
•Setthethrottletoslow,stoptheengineandkeep 
heat,sparks,andameaway.
•Handlefuelonlyoutdoors.
•Wipeupspillsimmediately.
•Donotsmokewhilehandlingfuel.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Movethefuelshut-offvalvetotheOffposition.
4.RemovethesedimentcupandO-ring(Figure22).
CheckingtheBeltTension
1.Removetheboltsholdingthebeltcoverinplace 
(Figure23).
Figure23
1.Bolts
2.Apply1kg(2.2lbs)ofpressuretothemiddleofthe 
belt.Iftensionedcorrectlyitshouldsag0.5cm(0.2 
inches).
3.Ifthebeltisnottensionedproperly ,referto 
theBeltTension(page16).
4.Replacethebeltcover.
Adjusting
Figure22
1.Fuelvalve(off)3.Fuellter
2.O-ring4.Sedimentcup
5.Washthesedimentcupinanonammablesolventand 
dryitthoroughly .
6.PlacetheO-ringinthefuelvalveandinstallthe 
sedimentcup,tighteningitsecurely(Figure22).
7.Movethefuelshut-offlevertotheOnposition.
Ifanyfuelleaks,repeatthisprocedureandreplacethe 
O-ring.
AdjustingtheBeltTension
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
1.Removetheboltsholdingthebeltcoverinplace 
(Figure23).
2.Loosentheenginemountingbolts.
3.Adjustthepositionoftheengineuntiltheproperbelt 
tensionisobtained.
4.Tightentheenginemountingboltsandreplacethebelt 
cover.
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Inspect,clean,and
adjustthesparkplug;replaceitif 
necessary.
Every200hours—Replacethesparkplug.
UseanNGKBPR6ESsparkplugorequivalent.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.
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Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,ordirty 
sparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodesbecause 
gritenteringthecylindercandamagetheengine.
5.Setthegapontheplugto0.030inch(0.76mm)(Figure
24).
Storage
1.Stoptheengine,anddisconnectthesparkplugwire.
2.Removedirtandgrimefromthemachine.
Important:Y oucanwashthemachinewithmild 
detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe 
machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially 
neartheengine.
3.Servicetheaircleaner;referto(page).
4.Changetheengineoil;refertoCheckingtheEngine 
OilLevel(page9).
5.Forstorageover30days,preparetheunitasfollows:
Figure24
1.Centerelectrodeinsulator
2.Sideelectrode
3.Airgap(nottoscale)
6.Carefullyinstallthesparkplugbyhand(toavoidcross 
threading)untilitishandtight.
7.Tightenthesparkpluganadditional1/2turnifitis 
new;otherwise,tightenitanadditional1/8to1/4turn.
Important:Aloosesparkplugcanbecomevery 
hotandcandamagetheengine;overtighteninga 
sparkplugmaydamagethethreadsinthecylinder 
head.
8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionerto
fuelinthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom 
stabilizermanufacturer(1oz.pergallon).Do
notuseanalcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanol 
ormethanol).
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost 
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshgasolineandused 
atalltimes.
B.Runtheengineuntilitstopsfromrunningout
offuel.
C.Choketheengine.
D.Startandruntheengineuntilitwillnotstartagain.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasperlocal
codes.
Important:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned 
gasolineover90days.
6.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor 
replaceanypartthatisdamaged.
7.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis 
availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
8.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea.
9.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Theenginewillnotstart,startshard,or 
failstokeeprunning.
Theplatedoesnotvibrateatfullspeed.
Theclutchisextremelyhot.
Theplatedoesnotvibratewhenthe 
engineisrunning.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltankwithgasoline.
2.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe 
gapisincorrect.
3.Theaircleanerisdirty.
1.Theoillevelintheeccentrichousing 
istoohigh.
2.Thebeltisloose.2.Adustthebelttension.
1.Aforeignobjectislodgedagainstthe 
eccentricsheave.
2.Theoillevelintheeccentrichousing 
istoohigh.
3.Theclutchhasslipped.3.Adjustthecarburetor.
4.EngineRPMisnotreachingfullRPM.
1.Thebeltisbroken.1.Replacethebelt.
2.Theclutchisbrokenorwornout.2.Replacetheclutch.
3.Theeccentrichasseized.
2.Installanew ,correctlygappedspark 
plug.
3.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner 
elements.
1.Checktheoillevelanddrainas 
necessary.
1.Removetheobstruction.
2.Checktheoillevelanddrainas 
necessary.
4.Adjustthethrottlesotheenginerunsat 
3,600to3,800RPM.
3.Ensuretheeccentricisfreeturning.
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Notes:
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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.
374-0288RevB