FormNo.3447-108RevA
FrontTineTiller/Cultivator
ModelNo.58604—SerialNo.321000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3447-108*
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Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
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containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thistillerisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperatorsto
breakthroughhardsoilconditionsforplantingand
cultivatinggardens.Usingthisproductforpurposes
otherthanitsintendedusecouldprovedangerousto
youandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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provided.
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Figure1
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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................6
1InstallingtheTinesandShields........................7
2InstallingtheHandlebars.................................8
3InstallingtheDragStake..................................9
4ConnectingtheEngineSwitchCable..............10
5AddingOiltotheEngine.................................10
ProductOverview....................................................11
Controls............................................................11
Specications...................................................11
BeforeOperation.................................................12
BeforeOperationSafety...................................12
AddingFuel......................................................13
ChangingtheTineConguration......................13
AdjustingtheHandlebars..................................15
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................15
DuringOperation.................................................15
DuringOperationSafety...................................15
StartingtheMachine.........................................16
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................16
AdjustingtheDragStake..................................17
TillingSoil.........................................................17
AfterOperation....................................................17
AfterOperationSafety......................................17
Maintenance...........................................................18
MaintenanceSafety..........................................18
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........18
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................19
PreparingforMaintenance...............................19
EngineMaintenance...........................................19
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................19
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................20
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................21
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................22
ServicingtheFuelFilter....................................22
BeltMaintenance................................................23
CheckingandAdjustingtheBeltTension...........23
ReplacingtheDriveBelt...................................24
Cleaning..............................................................25
CleaningtheTineAxleShaft.............................25
Storage...................................................................25
StorageSafety..................................................25
StoringtheMachine..........................................25
Troubleshooting......................................................27
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIB71.8-2016.
DANGER
Theremaybeburiedutilitylinesinthework
area.Diggingintothemmaycauseashock
oranexplosion.
Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedfor
buriedlinesanddonotdiginmarkedareas.
Contactyourlocalmarkingserviceorutility
companytohavethepropertymarked(for
example,intheUS,call811forthenationwide
markingservice).
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions
andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon
themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe
engine.
•Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsandthe
properuseoftheequipment.Knowhowtostop
themachineanddisengagethecontrolsquickly.
•Donotputyourhands,feet,otherbodyparts,or
clothingnearorundertherotatingtinesorother
movingpartsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallproper
shields,guards,andothersafetyprotective
devicesinplaceandfunctioningproperlyonthe
machine.
•Keepbystanders,especiallysmallchildren,and
petsoutoftheoperatingarea.
•Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.
•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire,keepitawayfrom
theplugtopreventaccidentalstarting,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,
unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
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instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal144-4848
144-4848
1.Squeezethethrottletoengagethetines.
decal144-4853
144-4853
1.Engine—shutoff
decal144-4872
144-4872
1.Tostartthemachine,movetheswitchtotheONposition,
engagethechoke,placeonehandonthemachineand
pulltherecoilhandle,andmovethechokelevertotheRUN
position.
decal144-4873
144-4873
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
3.Removingthe
shields—removethe
handknobs,rotatethe
handlebarsback,and
removethesideshields.
2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepshields
inplacewhenoutertines
areinstalled.
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decal144-4874
144-4874
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
3.Installingthe
shields—slidetheside
shieldon,raisethe
handlebars,andinstallthe
handknob.
2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepshields
inplacewhenoutertines
areinstalled.
decal148-4868
148-4868
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.6.Warning—lookbehindyouwhenoperatingthemachinein
reverse.
2.Warning—alloperatorsshouldbetrainedbeforeoperating
themachine.
7.Warning—donotoperateoverburiedlines.
3.Warning—keepbystandersaway.8.Warning—keepfeetawayfrommovingparts.
4.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
9.Warning—shutofftheengineanddisconnectthespark
plugandreadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperforming
maintenance.
5.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
5
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Leftoutertineset1
Rightoutertineset1
Leftsideshield1
1Rightsideshield1
Installthetinesandshields.
Bolt(M8x40mm)4
Bolt(M6x40mm)4
Washer4
Locknut(M8)4
Locknut(M6)4
Lefthandlebar1
Middledashpanel1
2
Righthandlebar1
Assemblethemachine.
Lockpin1
3Dragstake1Installthedragstake.
4Nopartsrequired–Connecttheengineswitchcable.
5Engineoil1Addingoiltotheengine.
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1
InstallingtheTinesand
Shields
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Leftoutertineset
1Rightoutertineset
1Leftsideshield
1Rightsideshield
Procedure
WARNING
Whentheoutertinesareinstalled,operating
themachinewithoutthesideshieldscould
exposeyouorotherstotinecontact,causing
injuryordeath.
•Alwaysinstallthesideshieldswhenever
theoutertinesareinstalled.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
machine.
1.Removethelockpinfromthedragstakeand
removethedragstake.Setbothaside.
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Figure3
1.Dragstake2.Lockpin
2.Removethelockpinfrom1innertineandverify
thatthearrowsonthetinespointinthedirection
offorwardrotation.
Note:Thearrowsrotatecounterclockwise
whenviewedfromtheleftsideofthemachine.
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Figure4
1.Lockpin3.Innertine
2.Outertine
3.Slideontheoutertinesothatitalignswiththe
secondholepositionoftheinnertineandsecure
itwiththelockpin.
Important:Installthelockpinfromthefront
ofthetillersothatthewirehingesoverthe
topofthetinepipeandlatchestothepinon
therearofthetine.
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Figure5
1.Wirehingepoint
4.Repeatsteps2and3fortheothersideofthe
machine.
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5.Removethehandknobsfromthelower
handlebarassemblyandrotatetheassembly
awayfromtheengine.
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Figure6
6.Foreachsideshield,aligntheshieldgrooves
withthecentertineshield,slidethesideshield
ontothecentertineshield,andpushituntilyou
hear/feelitclickintoplace.Ensurethatthe
shieldissecure.
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Figure7
7.Rotatethelowerhandlebarassemblytoward
theenginetothedesiredpositionandinstall
thehandknobsthroughthemountholesand
tightenthem.
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Figure8
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InstallingtheHandlebars
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
4Bolt(M8x40mm)
4Bolt(M6x40mm)
4Washer
4Locknut(M8)
4Locknut(M6)
1Lefthandlebar
1Middledashpanel
1Righthandlebar
Procedure
1.Alignthe2righthandlebarmountholeswith
thelowerhandlebarmountholesatthedesired
heightandsecureitasshown.Repeatforthe
lefthandlebar.
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Figure9
1.Righthandlebar4.Washer
2.Lefthandlebar5.Nut—M8(2)
3.Bolt—M8x40mm(2)
8
2.Installthemiddledashpanel.Routetheengine
switchcablethroughtheholeontheleftsideof
thepanelasshowninFigure11.
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Figure10
1.Bolt—M6x40mm(4)3.Drivecable
2.Middledashpanel4.Nut—M6(4)
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Figure11
3.Tightenallfasteners.
4.Ifdesired,securethedrivecableusingacable
tie.
5.InserttheZ-bendendofthedrivecableintothe
middleholeofthedrive-controllever.
Note:Ensurethatthereisnoexcessslackin
thecableandthattheleverremainsinthefull
upposition.
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Figure12
1.Drive-controlleverholes
3
InstallingtheDragStake
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Lockpin
1Dragstake
Procedure
Installthedragstakeatthedesiredheight;referto
AdjustingtheDragStake(page17).
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4
ConnectingtheEngine
SwitchCable
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Plugtheengineswitchcableintotheengine
on/offswitch.
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Figure13
2.Plugtheotherendofthecableintotheconnector
ontheengine.
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Figure14
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AddingOiltotheEngine
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Engineoil
Procedure
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstick.
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Figure15
1.Fillertube3.Upperlimit
2.Dipstick4.Lowerlimit
3.Slowlyaddoilintothellertubeuntilthelevelis
atthetopthreadofthetube.
4.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltubeandtighten
it.
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ProductOverview
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Figure16
1.Throttlecontrol9.Removablesideshield
2.Chokelever10.Tines
3.Fuelcap11.Adjustablecable
4.Drive-controllever12.Pulleybox
5.Engineon/offswitch13.Wheel
6.Handgrip14.Dragstake
7.Recoilhandle15.Handlebar-adjustment
knob
8.Oil-llcap
Controls
EngineOn/OffSwitch
UsetheengineOn/Offswitchtoshuttheengineoff.
EnsurethattheswitchisintheONpositionbefore
startingtheengine.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa
continuous-variablesetting.
Operatethemachineusingfullthrottleforbest
performance.
ChokeLever
MovethechokeleverontheenginetotheCHOKE
positionwheninitiallystartingacoldengine,then
moveitintotheRUNpositiononcestarted.
Drive-ControlLever
Squeezethedrive-controllevertothehandgripto
engagethetines.Releaseittodisengagethetines.
Specications
Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Height95cm(37.3inches)
Length127cm(50.0inches)
Width61cm(24.0inches)
Weight35.4kg(78lb)
Tillingwidth28,41,or53cm(11,16,or21
inches)
Tillingdepth28cm(11inches)
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
11
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedadultstooperate
orservicethemachine.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.
•Usingthismachineisstrenuous.Youmustbein
goodphysicalconditionandmentallyalert.Ifyou
haveanyconditionthatmightbeaggravatedby
strenuouswork,checkwithyourdoctorbefore
operatingthemachine.
•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire,keepitawayfrom
theplugtopreventaccidentalstarting,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,
unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas
deectors,areinplaceandfunctioningproperly.
Donotoperatethemachineunlesstheyare
functioningproperly.
•Knowhowtoshutofftheenginequickly.
•Keepbystanders,especiallysmallchildren,and
petsoutoftheoperatingarea.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwilluse
themachineandremoveallobjectsthatcould
interferewiththeoperationofthemachineorthat
themachinecouldthrow.
FuelSafety
•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisextremely
ammableanditsvaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothetank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforellingthefueltank.
•Donotllthefueltankindoors.
•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurelyafterfueling.Cleanup
spilledfuelbeforestartingtheengine.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersontheground,awayfromthevehicle
beforelling.
•Removethemachinefromthetruckortrailer
beforellingthefueltank.Ifthisisnotpossible,
thenaddfuelfromaportablecontainerratherthan
fromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
movethemachineawayfromthespillandavoid
creatingasourceofignitionuntilthefuelvapors
havedissipated.
•Ifyoumustdrainthefueltank,doitoutdoors.
•Storefuelinafuelcontainerandkeepitoutofthe
reachofchildren.
•Donotstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltank
orfuelcontainerwherethereisanopename,
spark,orpilotlight,suchasonawaterheateror
otherappliance.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
storingthemachineinanyenclosure.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
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AddingFuel
FuelSpecications
TypeUnleadedgasoline
Minimumoctanerating87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)
EthanolNomorethan10%byvolume
MethanolNone
MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)
Lessthan15%byvolume
OilDonotaddtothefuel
Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep
thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe
fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
FillingtheFuelTank
FillthefueltankasshowninFigure17.
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Figure17
ChangingtheTine
Conguration
WARNING
Whentheoutertinesareinstalled,operating
themachinewithoutthesideshieldscould
exposeyouorotherstotinecontact,causing
injuryordeath.
•Alwaysinstallthesideshieldswhenever
theoutertinesareinstalled.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
machine.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Removethelockpinsfrombothsidesofthe
machine.
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Figure18
1.Lockpin3.Innertine
2.Outertine
3.Installtheoutertinesperdesiredconguration:
•Widetilling—53cm(21inch)width
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Figure19
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•Narrowtilling—41cm(16inch)width
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Figure20
•Narrowcultivating—28cm(11inch)width
Note:Thesideshieldsmayberemovedfor
thisconguration.Removethehandknobs
androtatethehandlebarsbacktoremove
thesideshields.
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Figure21
4.Fornarrowandwidetillingcongurations,
continueasfollows:
A.Installthelockpins.
Important:Installthelockpinfrom
thefrontofthetillersothatthewire
hingesoverthetopofthetinepipeand
latchestothepinontherearofthetine.
Thetinescouldinadvertentlydetach
duringtillingifthelockpinsareinstalled
incorrectly.
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Figure22
1.Wirehingepoint
B.Ensurethatthesideshieldsaresecurely
installed.
Note:Youwillhearorfeeltheshieldclick
intoplacewhenyouinstallit.
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Figure23
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AdjustingtheHandlebars
Youcanadjustthehandlebarheight2ways.
•Removethefastenersfromtheleftandright
handlebars,aligntheholesatthedesiredheight,
andsecurethehandlebars.
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Figure24
1.Righthandlebar4.Washer
2.Lefthandlebar5.Bolt—M8x40mm(2)
3.Nut—M8(2)
•Removethehandknobsfromthelowerhandlebar
assembly,rotatethehandlebarstothedesired
position,andinstallthehandknobs.
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Figure25
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page18).
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;hearingprotection;andgloves.Tieback
longhairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Keepyourhands,feet,otherbodyparts,and
clothingawayfromrotatingtinesandmovingparts
ofthemachine.Thetinesbeginrotatingwhen
youstarttheengineandmaycontinuetorotate
momentarilyafteryoushutofftheengine.
•Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoinstructions
inthisOperator’sManualandwithyourfeetwell
awayfromthetines.
•Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpulling
themachinetowardyou.T oavoidgettingpinned
againstastructure,allowenoughdistanceto
reversedirectionnearawallorfence.
•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Keep
smallchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultwhois
notoperatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.
•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives
areinneutralandyouareintheoperatingposition.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Donotattempttoadjustthemachinewhilethe
engineisrunning.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate
abnormally,immediatelyshutofftheengine,wait
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forallmovingpartstostop,anddisconnectthe
wirefromthesparkplugbeforeexaminingthe
machinefordamage.Vibrationisoftenawarning
signoftrouble.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore
resumingoperation.
•Donotoperatethemachineathightransport
speedsonhardorslipperysurfaces.
•Lookbehindanddownandusecarewhen
reversing.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby
attemptingtotillorcultivatetoodeepandattoo
fastarate.
•Donotpickuporcarryamachinewhiletheengine
isrunning.
•Exercisecautionandbesureofyourfooting,
especiallywhenbackingup,toavoidslippingor
falling.
•Becarefulwhenoperatingthemachineinhard
ground.Thetinescancatchinthegroundand
propelthemachineforward.Ifthisoccurs,letgo
ofthemachine;donottrytorestrainit.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhencrossinggravel
surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.
•Donotleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire,keepitawayfrom
theplugtopreventaccidentalstarting,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,
unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.
•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,whichis
anodorless,deadlypoison.
•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
byTheToro®Company.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.
•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting;keeparmholdon
thehandleandwalk,neverrun.
•Allowthemuferandengineareatocoolbefore
touchingthem.
•Thetinesshouldnotrotatewhentheengineis
idling;iftheydorotate,contactyourAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
•Ifanobjectbecomeslodgedinthetines,shutoff
theengine,disconnectthewirefromthespark
plug,andallowtheenginetocoolbeforeremoving
theobject.
•Donotoperatethemachineonsteepslopes.T o
preventoverturning,operatethemachineupand
downtheslope.
StartingtheMachine
1.Movetheengineon/offswitchtotheONposition.
2.MovethechokelevertotheCHOKEposition.
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire
choking.
3.Movethethrottleleverhalfwaybetweenthe
SLOWandFASTpositions.
4.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeel
resistance,thenpullthehandlebriskly.Return
thestarterhandlegently.
5.Aftertheenginestarts,graduallymovethe
chokelevertotheRUNpositionandthethrottle
levertotheFASTposition.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.Releasethedrive-controllever.
2.Movetheengineon/offswitchtotheOFF
position.
3.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving
theoperatingposition.
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AdjustingtheDragStake
Thedragstakehelpsregulatetillingdepthand
preventsthetillerfromjerkingforwardduring
operation.Setthedragstakeinthelowestposition
toincreaseresistancetoforwardmotionandtodig
deeper;raisethedragstakefortransport.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Removethelockpin.
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Figure26
1.Dragstake2.Lockpin
3.Positionthedragstaketothedesireddepth.
Note:Adjustthedragstake1holeatatimeand
testthetilleroperationaftereachadjustment.
Raisingthedragstaketoohighcanresultinloss
ofcontrolofthetiller.
4.Securethedragstakewiththelockpin.
TillingSoil
1.Adjustthedragstaketothedesireddepth;refer
toAdjustingtheDragStake(page17).
2.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlecontrolto
theFASTposition.
3.Squeezethedrive-controllevertoengagethe
tines.
4.Tillsoilasrequired.
5.Releasethedrive-controllevertodisengagethe
tines.
AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire,keepitawayfrom
theplugtopreventaccidentalstarting,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,
unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.
•Cleandebrisfromthemachinetohelpprevent
res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
HaulingSafety
•Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbefore
loadingthemachineforhauling.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.
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Maintenance
MaintenanceSafety
•Inspectthemachinefrequentlytoensurethatit
isinsafeworkingconditionandthatshearbolts,
engine-mountingbolts,andotherfastenersare
properlytightened.
•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire,keepitawayfrom
theplugtopreventaccidentalstarting,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,
unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.
•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing
themachine.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,
useonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories
madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,
andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
•Replacetinesthatarebent,damaged,orloose;do
notrepairoralterthem.
•Keepthemachine,attachments,andaccessories
insafeworkingcondition.
•Donotattempttorepairthemachineunless
youhavethepropertoolsandinstructionsfor
disassembling,assembling,andrepairingthe
machine.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst20hours•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Cleandebrisfromcoolingns,airinletsandlinkages.
Every10hours•Checkthebelttension.
•Cleanthetineaxleshaft.
Every25hours•Servicetheaircleaner(moreofteninextremelydustyconditions).
•Changetheengineoilwhenoperatinginhightemperaturesorunderheavyloads.
Every50hours
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checkthesparkplug.
•Replacethedrivebelt.
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Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug.
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Figure27
1.Spark-plugwire
3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),
connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.
Important:Beforetippingthemachineto
replacetheblade,allowthefueltanktorun
drythroughnormalusage.Ifyoumusttip
themachinepriortorunningoutoffuel,use
ahandfuelpumptoremovethefuel.
EngineMaintenance
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Every25hours
1.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page19).
2.Removetheair-cleanercover.
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Figure28
1.Air-cleanercover3.Air-cleanerscreen
2.Air-cleanerelement(2)4.Air-cleanerbase
3.Removeandinspecttheair-cleanerelements.
4.Inspecttheair-cleanerelements.
5.Replaceanytornorwornelement.Otherwise,
cleaneachelementasfollows:
A.Washtheelementwithwarmwateranda
milddetergent.
Important:Presstheelementwhen
washingit;donottwistit.
B.Drytheelementbypressingitinaclean
cloth.
C.Thoroughlyoilthefoamelementusingnew
engineoilandpressoutanyexcessoil.
6.Installtheelements,screen,andair-cleaner
covertothebase.
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ServicingtheEngineOil
Engine-OilSpecications
Engineoilcapacity0.35L(11.8oz)
OilviscosityRefertothechartbelow.
APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher
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Figure29
Important:DonotuseSAE10W-40MotorOil.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstick.
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Figure30
1.Fillertube3.Upperlimit
2.Dipstick4.Lowerlimit
3.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
4.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltubeandtighten
it.
5.Removethedipstickandchecktheengine-oil
level.
6.Iftheoillevelislow,slowlyaddoilintotheller
tubeuntilthelevelisatthetopthreadofthe
tube.
7.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltubeandtighten
it.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst20hours/Afterthe
rstmonth(whichevercomes
rst)—Changetheengineoil.
Every25hours—Changetheengineoilwhen
operatinginhightemperaturesorunderheavy
loads.
Every50hours—Changetheengineoil.
Note:Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechanging
theoiltowarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarries
morecontaminants.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page19).
3.Placeapanunderthedrainplugtocatchtheoil.
4.Removetheoil-llplugandallowtheoiltodrain.
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertied
recyclingcenter.
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Figure31
5.Installtheoil-llplug.
6.Slowlypouroilintotheoil-llholeuntilthe
oilisatthecorrectlevel;refertoEngine-Oil
Specications(page20).
7.Ensurethattheoilisatthecorrectlevelonthe
dipstick;refertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
(page20).
8.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
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