Toro VR-2650, VR-3500, VR-3100, 68035, 68036 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3382-922RevA

VR-2650,VR-3100,andVR-3500
RammerCompactor

ModelNo.68034—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.68035—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.68036—SerialNo.313000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3382-922*A

WARNING

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CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Introduction

Thismachineisdesignedtocompactawidearrayofsoil
substances,includinglumpsofclay ,silt,gravel,sand,loam,
andothergranularobjects.

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.

Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas
anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,contactyour
AuthorizedToroServiceDealer.

GenuineT orosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.

Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and
maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor
federalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.

Figure1illustratesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.

Theenclosed

Engine Owner's Man ual

issuppliedfor
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberplate

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

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Safety

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

Contents

Introduction..................................................................2

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

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

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

ProductOverview..........................................................6

Controls................................................................6

Specications.........................................................8

Operation.....................................................................8

PreparingtoUsetheMachine....................................8

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

CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel..................................10

CheckingtheSpring-housingOil..............................11

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................11

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

OperatingTips......................................................12

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

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

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................13

DisconnectingtheSpark-plugWire...........................14

EngineMaintenance..................................................14

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................14

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................16

ServicingtheSpring-housingOil..............................17

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................18

CompactorShoeMaintenance.....................................19

CheckingtheCompactorShoe.................................19

Cleaning...................................................................19

RemovingDebrisfromtheMachine..........................19

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

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RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................20

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

Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecanresult
ininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeans:
or

Danger

complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjury
ordeath.

—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto

Caution

,

W ar ning

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofcausingseriousinjury.Always
followallsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an
odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

Donotruntheengineindoorsorinanenclosed
area.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If

theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadorunderstand
theinformation,itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,

operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The

ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice

theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringpeopleordamageto
property.

Preparation

•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,faceshield,

safetyglasses,longpants,steel-toeshoes,andhearing
protection.Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymayget
tangledinmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand

removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toys,andwirewhichcan
bethrownbythemachine.

•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.

Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.

–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer

–Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwiththeengine

running.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
Donotsmoke.

–Neverfuelordrainthemachineindoors.

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Operation

MaintenanceandStorage

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand

hiddenhazards.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Neverliftthemachineonyourown.Makesuretohaveat

leasttwopersonstoliftthemachine.

•Besurethatalldrivesareintheslowpositionbefore

startingtheengine.Starttheenginefromtheoperator's
positiononly.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed

theengine.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromtheshoeofthe

compactor.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof

aclearpath.

•Donotoperatethemachineundertheinuenceof

alcoholordrugs.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcornersorobjectsthat

mayobscurevision.

•Ensurethattheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore

operatingthemachine.Stopthemachineifanyoneenters
thearea.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysstop

theengineandverifythatthecompactingshoehasbeen
completelystopped.

•Neverjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.

•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearroadways.

•Donottouchpartswhichmaybehotfromoperation.

Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,
orservicethemachine.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.

•Tominimizefuelandoilleakage,transportthemachine

eitheruprightortippedforward,nottippedtotheside.
Beforetransportingthemachine,ensurethattheengine
on/offswitchisinthestopposition.

•Useproperlyratedstrapsorchainstosecurethemachine

beforetransportingit.

•Stoptheengine.Waitforallmovementtostopbefore

adjusting,cleaning,orrepairingthemachine.

•Ensurethattheengineon/offswitchisinthestop

positionbeforestoringthemachineorperforming
maintenance.

•Cleandebrisfromthedrives,mufer,andenginetohelp

preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstoreneara

ame.

•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainfuelfromthe

machineindoors.

•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Neverallowuntrained

personneltoservicethemachine.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Removethesparkplugwirebeforemakinganyrepairs.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

•Keepnutsandboltstight.Keepequipmentingood

condition.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.

•Keepthemachinefreeofdebrisbuildup.Cleanupoilor

fuelspillage.Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoringit.

•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.

Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.

–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

–Neverremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwhenthe

engineisrunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
fueling.Donotsmoke.

–Neverfuelthemachineindoors.

–Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside

wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater
heaterorfurnace.

–Neverllacontainerwhileitisinsideavehicle,trunk,

pick-upbed,oranysurfaceotherthantheground.

–Keepthefuel-containernozzleincontactwiththe

tankduringlling.

•Stopandinspectthemachineifyoustrikeanobject.Make

anynecessaryrepairsbeforestartingtheengineagain.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat

originalstandardsaremaintained.

•Tominimizefuelandoilleakage,donotlaythemachine

ontotherightorleftside.

•Storethemachineupright.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

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1.Movelefttostartthe
engine.

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2.Moveuptostopthe

1.Slow

2.Variablespeedcontrol

engine.

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual—checktheoillevel.

3.Fast

125-8183

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1.Kickbackhazard—readtheOperator’sManualbefore
performingmaintenance.

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1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonstartingthe
engine—1)Turnlevertotheenginestartposition;2)Closethe
choke;3)Pulltherecoilstarter;4)Openthechoke.

2.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonstoppingthe
engine—turnlevertoenginestopposition.

3.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;wearhearing
protection.

4.Warning—keepawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.

ProductOverview

5.Warning—keepbystandersawaywhenoperatingthe
machine.

6.Chokinghazard—donotruntheengineinanenclosed
location.

7.Explosionhazard—stoptheengineandextinguishallames
beforerefuelingthemachine.

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine.

EngineOn/OffSwitch

Theengineon/offswitchallowstheenginetorunwhenit
isintherunposition.Inthestopposition,itstopsthefuel
fromowingtotheengineandpreventstheenginefrom
running(Figure4orFigure5).

Figure3

1.Compactorshoe

2.Oilllplugandsightgauge

3.Throttlelever8.Recoil-starterhandle

4.Lifteye9.Springhousing

5.Fuel-tankcap

6.Handle

7.Fueltank

10.Lifthandle

1.Switchintherunposition3.Stop

2.Switchinthestopposition

Models68034and68035

Figure4

4.Run

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1.Switchinrunposition3.Stop

2.Switchinstopposition

Figure7

Model68036

1.ChokeleverintheOpen

position

4.Run

2.ChokeleverintheClosed

position

ThrottleLever

ChokeLever

Usethechokelever(Figure6orFigure7)tostartacold
engine.Beforepullingtherecoil-starterhandle,movethe
chokelevertotheclosedposition.Oncetheengineis
running,movethechokelevertotheopenposition.Donot

Thethrottlelevercontrolstheenginespeed.Whenthelever
isintheslowposition,theenginerunsatidlespeed.Thisis
alsothestartingposition.Whenyoumovethelevertothe
fastposition,thecentrifugalclutchengages,andtheshoeof
themachinevibratesandcompacts.

usethechokeiftheengineisalreadywarmeduporifthe
airtemperatureishigh.

Figure6

Models68034and68035

1.Openposition3.Chokelever

2.Closedposition

1.Fastposition

2.Variablecontrolspeed

Figure8

3.Slowposition

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Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

Model680346803568036

Weight

Length

Width

Height

Engine

ImpactForce

Maximum
Blows/Minute

60kg(132lb)65kg(144lb)70kg(154lb)

77cm(30.6
inches)

34cm(13.5
inches)

106cm(42
inches)

Honda®
GX100

1205kg(2650
lb)

727690655

75cm(29.7
inches)

37cm(14.9
inches)

106cm(42
inches)

Honda®
GX100

1409kg(3100
lb)

85cm(33.8
inches)

41cm(16.4
inches)

11 1cm(44
inches)

Honda®
GX120

1591kg(3500
lb)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

Important:Beforeoperating,checkthefuelandoil
levelsandremovedebrisfromthemachine.Also,ensure
thattheareaisclearofpeopleanddebris.Y oushould
alsoknowandhavemarkedthelocationsofallutility
lines.

PreparingtoUsetheMachine

•Checkthatthegroundisfreeofforeignobjects,suchas

electricalcables,barbedwire,etc.

•Reviewallthesafetydecalsonthemachine.

•Usesteel-toeshoes,ahard-hat,hearingprotection,and

eyeprotection.Ameshvisoralonedoesnotprovide
sufcienteyeprotection;supplementwithprotective
glasses.

•Ensurethatyouarefamiliarwithsafetyregulationsand

shutdownproceduresdescribedintheOperator’sManual.

•Ensurethatallguardsareinplaceandingoodcondition.

•Ensurethatthecompactorshoeisinplaceandingood

condition.

•Ensurethateveryone,includingchildrenandanimals,

maintainadistanceofatleast15m(50feet)fromthe
machine.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days

old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)

or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains
morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15
(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or
E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine
damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

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DANGER

WARNING

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13
mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditionerbottleopening.

•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillagewith
soapandwater.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide
thefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank
bedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,

whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto
thegas.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethechance
ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer
atalltimes.

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FillingtheFuelTank

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CrankcaseCapacity:

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandstoptheengine.

2.Allowtheenginetocool.

3.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremoveit(

Figure9).

•0.28L(0.30USqt)formodels68034and68035

•0.40L(0.37USqt)formodel68036

Viscosity:SAE10W -30isrecommendedforgeneraluse.

1.Stoptheengineandallowittocool.

2.Tiltthemachinesothattheengineislevel.

Important:Proporleanthemachineagainst
somethingtoensurethatitdoesnotfallover.

3.Cleanaroundtheoildipstick.

4.Removethedipstickandwipetheendclean.

5.Slidethedipstickfullyintothedipsticktubewithout
threadingitintothellerneck.

6.Pullthedipstickoutandlookattheend.

Theoilshouldbelevelwiththeupper-limitmark

Figure10).

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Figure9

1.Fillwithgasolinehere

2.Gasolinecap

4.Addunleadedgasolinetothefueltank,untilthelevel
is6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomof

3.Gasolinecan

thellerneck.

Important:Thisspaceinthetankallowsgasoline
toexpand.Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

5.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.

6.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.

1.Fillertube4.Lowerlimit

2.Dipstick

3.Upperlimit

Important:Runningtheenginewithalowoil
levelcancauseenginedamage.Thistypeof
damageisnotcoveredbywarranty.

7.Iftheoillevelislow,slowlypouronlyenoughoilinto
thecrankcasetoraisetheleveltotheupperlimit.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil
becausetheenginemaybedamaged.

Figure10

5.Oil-drainbolt

CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel

8.Installandsecurethedipstick.

OilType:4-cycleengineoilthatmeetsorexceedsthe
requirementsforAPIservicecategorySJ,SL,SM,orhigher.

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CheckingtheSpring-housing

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StartingandStoppingthe

Oil

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

OilType:4-cycleengineoilthatmeetsorexceedsthe
requirementsforAPIservicecategorySJ,SL,SM,orhigher.

Capacity:0.47L(0.5USqt)

Viscosity:SAE10W -30isrecommendedforgeneraluse.

Checkthespring-housingoilasfollows:

1.Carefullytipthemachineslightlybackward,sothatit
standscompletelyuprightandvertical.

Important:Proporleanthemachineagainst
somethingtoensurethatitdoesnotfallover.

2.Checktheoilsightplug(Figure11),andensurethat
theoillevelishalfwaybetweenthetopandbottom
oftheoilsightplug.

Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.Movetheengineon/offswitchtotherunposition
(counterclockwise);refertoEngineOn/OffSwitch
(page6).

2.Movethechokelevertotheclosedpositionifyouare
startingacoldengine;refertoChokeLever(page7).

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

3.Movethethrottlelevertotheslowposition;referto
ThrottleLever(page7).

4.Pulltherecoil-starterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeel
resistance,thenpullthehandlebriskly.Gentlyreturn
thehandletotheoriginalposition.

5.Aftertheenginestarts,graduallymovethechoke
leverbacktotheopenposition.Iftheenginestalls
orhesitates,movethechokeleverbacktotheclosed
positionagainuntiltheenginewarmsup.Thenmove
ittotheopenposition.

Figure11

1.Oilsightplug

3.Iftheoillevelislow ,addoil;refertoAddingOiltothe
SpringHousing(page17)

.

StoppingtheEngine

1.Movethethrottlelevertotheslowposition.Ifthe
enginehasbeenworkinghardorishot,letitrunfora
minute.Thishelpstocooltheenginebeforestopping.

Important:Tostoptheengineimmediately,you
canmovetheengineon/offswitchtothe
positionbeforemovingthethrottlelevertothe

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position.

2.Movetheengineon/offswitchtothestopposition
(clockwise).

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TransportingtheMachine

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CAUTION

Ifyoutipthemachinewhentheengineon/off
switchisinthe
fueltank.Afuelleakcouldleadtoareandcause
seriouspersonalinjury.

Drainthefueltankorensurethattheengineon/off
switchisinthe
machine.

Important:Beforetransportingthemachine,secureit
withstrapsorchainstopreventitfromfallingortipping
over.

Ensurethattheliftingdeviceandstrapsorchainsare
properlyrated;refertoSpecications(page8).

Ifpossible,keepthemachinestandinguprightwhen
transportingit.Secureitwithstrapsorchains;donotletit
fallover.

r un

position,fuelcanleakoutofthe

stop

positionbeforetippingthe

Figure12

4.Aftertransportingthemachine,standituprightto
allowtheoiltodrainthroughtheengineandsettle
backintothecrankcase.

Important:Allowtheoiltosettleforatleast2
minutesafterstandingthemachineuprightbefore
startingtheengine.

Ifyoumusttransportthemachinehorizontally,dosoas
follows:

1.Stoptheengineandallowittocoolfor15minutes.
Ensurethattheengineon/offswitchisinthestop
position.

Theengineon/offswitchisalsoafuelvalve.Ensuring
thatitisinthestoppositionpreventsfuelfromleaking
outofthefueltank.

2.Usealiftingdevicewithadequateliftingcapacity(at
least75kg,or165.3lb)toliftthemachineintothe
transportvehicle.

Important:Attachchainsorotherlifting-device
componentstoonlythelifteyeofthemachine;
refertoFigure3.

3.CarefullypositionthemachineasshowninFigure12,
andsecureitwithstrapsorchainstopreventitfrom
movingortipping.

Important:Donotlaythemachineontotheright
orleftside,ortheengineoilcanleakintotheair
intakeortheexhaustsystem.Laythemachine
tippedforwardonly,sothatitrestsonthefrontbar.

OperatingTips

•Keepthemachineuprightsothatitcontactstheground

withtheentireshoe,ratherthanwithjustthefrontor
backedgeoftheshoe.

•Allowthemachinetodothework;pushingdownwardon

thehandlelimitstheeffectivenessofthemachine.

•Onlevelsurfaces,themachinemovesforwardinrapid

jumps.Onunevensurfaces,tiltthemachineasnecessary
toassisttheforwardmovement.

•Thejumpheightofthemachineincreasesastheground

becomesmorecompacted.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Important:Y oumaytipthemachineforward,ifyoudrainthefueltankormovetheengineon/offswitchtothe

position,tomakecleaningorservicingthemachineeasier.Ifyoulaythemachineontotheside,oilcandrainout
ofthecrankcase,intotheaircleanerorthemufer.

Allowtheoiltosettleforatleast2minutesafterstandingthemachineuprightbeforestartingtheengine.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst25hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Changethespring-housingoil.

•Checkthespring-housingoil.

•Checktheairlter.

•Checkthecompactorshoe.

•Removedebrisfromthemachine.

•Cleantheair-lterelements(morefrequentlyifconditionsaredustyorsandy).

•Cleantheprelter(models68034and68035).

•Changetheengineoil(morefrequentlyiftheoperatingconditionsareextremely
dustyorsandy).

•Changethespring-housingoil.

•Checkthesparkplug.

•Replacethepaperair-lterelement(morefrequentlyifconditionsaredustyorsandy).

stop

Yearlyorbeforestorage

Important:Refertoyour

•Changetheengineoil.

•Changethespring-housingoil.

Engine Operator's Man ual

Premaintenance
Procedures

Beforeperformingmaintenanceonthemachine,dothe
following:

1.Ensurethattheengineandmuferarecool.

2.Disabletheenginebydisconnectingthespark-plug
wire;referto

14).

DisconnectingtheSpark-plugWire(page

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

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DisconnectingtheSpark-plug

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Wire

Pullthespark-plugwireofftheterminalofthesparkplug
(Figure13orFigure14).

Figure13

Models68034and68035

1.Spark-plugwire

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheair

lter.

Every50hours—Cleantheair-lterelements(more
frequentlyifconditionsaredustyorsandy).

Every200hours—Replacethepaperair-lterelement
(morefrequentlyifconditionsaredustyorsandy).

Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithoutthe
air-lterassembly;extremeenginedamagewilloccur.

Note:Iftheengineislowonpower,producesblacksmoke,
orrunsunevenly,theairltermaybeclogged.

CleaningthePrelter—Models68034
and68035

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Openthecoverofthemachine(Figure15).

1.Spark-plugwire

Figure15

2.Removethescrewsthatsecurethecovertotheprelter
housing(Figure16),andremovethecover.

Figure14

Model68036

Figure16

1.Prelterhousing2.Prelter

3.Removetheprelter.

4.Cleantheprelterasfollows:

A.Washtheprelterusingamilddetergentand

water.

B.Squeezeitdrywithacleancloth.

C.Soakitwithnewengineoil.

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D.Gentlywindtheprelterinanabsorbentcloth,

A B

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C D

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2

andsqueezeouttheexcessoil.

5.Installtheprelterasfollows:

A.Aligntheprelterinsideofthecover.

B.Alignthepreltercovertothehousing.

C.Securethecovertothehousingwiththescrews.

ServicingtheAirFilter—Models68034
and68035

1.Removethescrewsthatsecurethecovertotheair-lter
housing(Figure17)

ServicingtheAirFilter—Model68036

1.Openthelatchoftheair-ltercover(Figure18).

1.Air-lterhousing2.Airlter

2.Removetheairlterfromthehousingasshownin
Figure17.

3.Inspecttheairlterandreplaceitifitisdamaged,
excessivelydirty,orsaturatedwithoilorfuel.

4.Aligntheairlterinsideofthecover.

5.Aligntheairltercovertothehousing.

6.Securethecoverhousingwiththescrews.

Figure17

Figure18

1.Latch3.Paperelement

2.Cover

4.Foamelement

2.Removetheairlterfromthehousingasshownin
Figure18.

3.Removethefoamelementfromthepaperelement.

4.Inspecttheelementsandreplacethemiftheyare
damagedorexcessivelydirty.

Note:Ifthepaperelementissaturatedwithoilor
fuel,replaceit.

5.Tapthepaperelementseveraltimesonahardsurface
toremovethedirt.

6.Cleanthefoamelementinwarm,soapywaterorin
anonammablesolvent.

Note:Donotusefueltocleanthefoamelement
becauseitcouldcreateariskofreorexplosion.

7.Rinseanddrythefoamelementthoroughly.

8.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil,thensqueeze
outtheexcessoil.

Note:Excessoilinthefoamelementrestrictstheair
owthroughtheelementandmayreachthepaper
lterandclogit.

9.Wipedirtfromthehousingandthecoverwithamoist
rag.

Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom

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enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.

10.Installtheair-cleanerelementsandensurethattheyare

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properlypositioned(Figure19).

Important:Ensurethattheopenendofthe
air-cleanerelementsarefacinginwardtoward
themachine,asthemachinewillnotrunif
theelementsarenotplacedintheproperair
orientationduetoairrestriction(Figure19).

Figure19

1.Openendofthepaper
element

2.Openendofthefoam
element

11.Securethecovertothehousingwiththelatch.

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:4-cycleengineoilthatmeetsorexceedsthe
requirementsforAPIservicecategorySJ,SL,SM,orhigher.

CrankcaseCapacity:

•0.28L(0.30USqt)formodels68034and68035

•0.40L(0.37USqt)formodel68036

Viscosity:SAE10W -30isrecommendedforgeneraluse.

5.Removethedrainplug,anddraintheoilfromthe
engine(

1.Oilpan3.Oil-llhole

2.Oil-drainhole

Figure20).

Figure20

6.Whentheoilhasdrainedcompletely,installtheplug
andwipeupanyspilledoil.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertiedrecycling
center.

7.Removethedipstickandslowlypourapproximately80
percentofthespeciedamountofoilintotheengine
(Figure20).

8.Slowlyaddadditionaloiltobringtheoilleveltothe
upper-limitmarkonthedipstick;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-oilLevel(page10).

ChangingtheEngineOil

9.Installandsecurethedipstick.

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst25hours

Every100hours

Yearlyorbeforestorage

ToroPremiumEngineOilisavailablefromyourAuthorized
ToroDealer.

1.Starttheengineandletitrunfor5minutes;referto
StartingtheEngine(page11).

2.Stoptheengine;refertoStoppingtheEngine(page11).

3.Tiltthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightlylower
thantheoppositesidetoensurethattheoildrains
completely.

4.Placeadrainpanundertheoil-drainhole.

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ServicingtheSpring-housing

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Oil

OilType:4-cycleengineoilthatmeetsorexceedsthe
requirementsforAPIservicecategorySJ,SL,SM,orhigher.

Capacity:0.47L(0.5USqt)

Viscosity:SAE10W -30isrecommendedforgeneraluse.

9.Addoiltothespringhousing;referto
theSpringHousing(page17).

10.Installandtorquetheoilsightplugto54N-m(39.8
ft-lb).

Important:Allowtheoiltosettleforatleast2minutes
afterstandingthemachineuprightbeforestartingthe
engine.

AddingOilto

ChangingtheSpring-housingOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst25hours

Every100hours

Yearlyorbeforestorage

Changethespring-housingoilasfollows:

1.Starttheengineandletitrunfor5minutes;referto
StartingtheEngine(page11).

2.Stoptheengine;refertoStoppingtheEngine(page11).

3.Ensurethattheengineon/offswitchisinthestop
positionsothatthefueldoesnotleakoutofthefuel
tank.

4.Tiltthemachinesothattheoilsightplugfaces
downwardtoensurethattheoildrainscompletely
(

Figure21).

AddingOiltotheSpringHousing

Addoiltothespringhousingasfollows:

1.Tiltthemachinesothattheoilsightplugisfacing
upward(Figure22).

Figure21

1.Oilsightplug

2.Drainpan

5.Placeadrainpanundertheoilsightplug(Figure21).

6.Removetheoilsightplug(Figure21).

7.Draintheoiloutoftheholeinthehousing(

8.Cleanthethreadsontheoilsightplug,andapply3
layersofPTFEthread-sealingtape.

Figure21).

Figure22

1.Openingfortheoil

2.Removetheoilsightplug.

3.Cleanthethreadsontheoilsightplug,andapply3
layersofPTFEthread-sealingtape.

4.Addtheoiltothespringhousinginincrementsto
ensurethatyoudonotoverllthemachine;referto
CheckingtheSpring-housingOil(page11)toensure
thattheoilisatthecorrectlevel.

Note:Theoilcapacityofthespringhousingis0.47
L(0.5USqt);addthefullamountonlyifthespring
housingisempty.

5.Installandtorquetheoilsightplugto54N-m(39.8
ft-lb).

Important:Allowtheoiltosettleforatleast2minutes
afterstandingthemachineuprightbeforestartingthe
engine.

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ServicingtheSparkPlug

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ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthesparkplug.

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterelectrodeandthe
sideelectrodeiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.Usea
spark-plugwrenchforremovingandinstallingthesparkplug
andagappingtool/feelergaugetocheckandadjusttheair
gap.Installanewsparkplugifnecessary.

Models68034and68035:UseaDENSOU16FSR-UBor
anNGKCR5HSBsparkplug.

Model68036:UseaDENSOW14EPR-UoranNGK
BP4ESsparkplug.

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Ensurethatthemachineisstoppedandthattheengine
isoff,andletthemachinecool.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(Figure23).

CheckingtheSparkPlug

1.Lookatthecenterofthesparkplug(Figure24).Ifyou
seelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis
operatingproperly .Ablackcoatingontheinsulator
usuallymeansthattheaircleanerisdirty.

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug.Always
replacethesparkplugwhenithasablackcoating,
wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

Figure24

Figure23

1.Sparkplug

2.Wire

3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.

4.Useaspark-plugwrenchtoremovethesparkplugand
themetalwasher.

1.Sideelectrode4.0.60to0.70mm(0.024to

0.028inch)gap(Models
68034and68035)

2.Centerelectrode5.0.70to0.80mm(0.028
to0.031inch)gap(Model

68036)

3.Insulator

2.Checkthegapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes
(Figure24).

3.Ifthegapisnotwithinthespeciedrange,dothe
following:

A.Ifthegapistoosmall,carefullybendtheside

electrodeawayfromthecenterelectrodeuntilthe
gapbetweentheelectrodesiscorrect.

B.Ifthegapistoolarge,carefullybendtheside

electrodetowardthecenterelectrodeuntilthegap
betweentheelectrodesiscorrect.

InstallingtheSparkPlug

1.Threadthesparkplugintothespark-plughole.

2.Tightenthesparkplugto20ft-lb(27N-m).

3.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

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CompactorShoe

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Maintenance

Cleaning

RemovingDebrisfromthe

CheckingtheCompactorShoe

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Amongthemostcriticalelementsofthemachineisthe
compactorshoe.Itisalsothemostsubjecttodamageand
wear.Inthecourseofcompactingawidearrayofgranular
objects,themachineencountersnumerousabrasivesand
objects,suchasdirt,stones,andoccasionallyalargerockor
buriedscrap.

Thewearofthecompactorshoecansignicantlyimpairthe
efciencyandperformanceofthemachine.Therefore,itis
importanttomakefrequentchecksoftheconditionofthe
compactorshoeforleaksandcracks.(Figure25).

Machine

Regularcleaningandwashingwillincreasethelifespanofthe
machine.Cleanthemachineimmediatelyafteruse,before
thedirthardens.

Checkbeforecleaningthatthefueltankcapisproperlyin
placetoavoidgettingwaterinthetank.

Usecarewhenusingahigh-pressuresprayerbecauseitcan
damagewarningdecals,instructionsigns,andtheengine.

1.Compactorshoe

Figure25

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Storage

Forstorageover30days,preparethemachineasfollows:

1.Removedirtandgrimefromtheexternalpartsofthe
entiremachine,especiallytheengine.Cleanallgranular
objectsfromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinder-head
nsandtheblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild
detergentandwater.

2.Addapetroleum-basedstabilizer/conditionerto
thefuelinthetank.Followthemixinginstructions
fromthestabilizermanufacturer.Donotusean
alcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).

Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasolineandusedatalltimes.

Important:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned
gasolineover90days.

3.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuelthrough
thefuelsystem(5minutes).

4.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthefueltank
usingapump-typesiphon.Disposeoffuelproperly;
recycleitaccordingtolocalcodes.

RemovingtheMachinefrom Storage

1.Checkandtightenallfasteners.

2.Inspectthesparkplugandreplaceitifitisdirty,worn,
orcracked;refertotheengineOperator’sManual.

3.Installthesparkpluguntilitishand-tight,thenan
additional1/2turnifitisnew,otherwise,tightenitan
additional1/8to1/4turn.

4.Performanyneededmaintenanceprocedures.

5.Checktheengine-oillevel;referto
Engine-oilLevel(page10).

Important:Storethemachineintheupright
position.Donottipthemachineonitsside,or
leavethemachinetippedforwardwiththefront
bardownforalongperiodoftime.

6.Checkthespring-housingoillevel;refertoChecking
theSpring-housingOil(page11).

7.Fillthefueltankwithfreshgasoline;refertoAdding
Fuel(page8).

8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

Checkingthe

5.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

6.Choketheengine.

7.Startandruntheengineuntilitwillnotstartagain.

8.Servicetheaircleaner;referto

9.Changetheenginecrankcaseoil;refertoFigure20.

10.Removethesparkplugandcheckthecondition;refer
toFigure23andFigure24.

11.Withthesparkplugremovedfromtheengine,pour30
ml(2tablespoons)ofengineoilintothespark-plug
hole.

12.Pulltherecoil-starterhandleslowlytocranktheengine
anddistributetheoilinsidethecylinder.

13.Installthesparkplug,butdonotinstallthewireon
thesparkplug.

14.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor
replaceanypartthatisdamaged.

15.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis
availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

16.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea.

Figure15.

Important:Storethemachineintheupright
position.Donottipthemachineonitsside,or
leavethemachinetippedforwardwiththefront
bardownforalongperiodoftime.

17.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

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Troubleshooting

Theenginewillnotstart.

Theenginerunsrough.

Problem

1.Theairlterformodel68036isplaced

backwardsintheair-ltercover.

2.Theengineon/offswitchisinthestop
position.

3.Thechokeisopen.

4.Thefueltankisempty .4.Fillthetankwithfreshfuel.

5.Thespark-plugwireislooseor
disconnected.

6.Thesparkplugisfouledorimproperly
gapped.

1.Thechokeisclosed.

2.Theairlterisclogged.2.Cleanorreplacetheairlter .

3.Thereiswaterorcontaminantsinthe
fuel.

4.Thesparkplugiswornorhasbuildup
ontheelectrodes.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Switchtheorientationoftheairlterin
theair-ltercover.

2.Movetheswitchtotherunposition.

3.Closethechokewhenstartingacold
engine.

5.Connectthespark-plugwire.

6.Correcttheelectrodegaporreplace
thesparkplug.

1.Openthechoke.

3.Drainandllthetankwithfreshfuel.

4.Correcttheelectrodegaporreplace
thesparkplug.

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Notes:

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Notes:

23

Alimitedwarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)

TheToroWarranty

Concrete,Masonry,
andCompaction
Equipment

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,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.T olocateoneconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsiteat
www.T oro.com.Select“WheretoBuy”andselect“Contractor”under
producttype.Y oumayalsocallourtollfreenumberbelow .

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothem.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceOutlet’s
analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

SWSCustomerCareDepartment
ToroWarrantyCompany
811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1196
TollFree:800-888-9926

**

ToroAuthorizedRentalCustomerswhohavepurchasedproductsdirectlyfromToroandhave

signedtheToroRentalCustomerAgreementhavetheabilitytoperformtheirownwarrantywork.

PleasevisitToro’ sRentalPortalforelectronicwarrantyclamlingproceduresorcallthetollfree

numberabove.

**

:

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance
proceduresdescribedintheOperator’sManual.Suchroutine
maintenance,whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
Partsscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenance(“Maintenance
Parts”),arewarrantedfortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduled
replacementtimeforthatpart.Failuretoperformrequiredmaintenance
andadjustmentscanbegroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaim.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty
periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thisexpresswarranty
doesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-Tororeplacement

parts,orfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,modied,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.

•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence.Itemsconsideredtobeoutside

inuenceinclude,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,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwith
theuseoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty ,including
anycostorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorservice
duringreasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usepending
completionofrepairsunderthiswarranty.Allimpliedwarranties
ofmerchantabilityandtnessforusearelimitedtotheduration
ofthisexpresswarranty.Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsof
incidentalorconsequentialdamages,orlimitationsonhowlong
animpliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusionsandlimitations
maynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,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.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguarantee
information,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oro
Dealer.

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