Toro VS-400 Screed User manual

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FormNo.3375-418RevB
VS-400andVS-800Screed
ModelNo.68052—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.68053—SerialNo.313000001andUp
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OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3375-418*B
WARNING
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birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
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Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
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enginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Thismachineisavibratingconcretescreedintendedforuse
invariousconcrete-formingwork.Themachineisdesigned
tooperatewithavarietyofoperator-providedboardwidths
includingcontouredscreedboards.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
machineproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(
Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................5
Setup............................................................................6
1InstallingtheHandlebar.........................................6
2InstallingtheTowRope.........................................6
3InstallingtheL-bolts.............................................6
4CheckingtheOilLevel...........................................7
ProductOverview..........................................................8
Controls................................................................8
Specications.........................................................9
Operation....................................................................10
PreparingtoUsetheMachine...................................10
OperatorPosition...................................................10
AddingFuel...........................................................10
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................12
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................13
InstallingandRemovingtheScreedBoards................14
ScreedingaConcreteSurface...................................15
LiftingtheMachine................................................16
Maintenance.................................................................17
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................17
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................18
PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance.....................18
DisconnectingtheSpark-plugWire...........................18
Lubrication...............................................................18
GreasingtheMachine.............................................18
EngineMaintenance..................................................19
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................19
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................20
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................21
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................22
ServicingtheFuelSystem........................................22
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................23
LubricatingtheClutch.............................................23
BeltMaintenance......................................................24
RemovingandInstallingtheBeltGuard.....................24
ServicingtheBelt...................................................25
ReplacingtheBelt...................................................25
Cleaning...................................................................27
CleaningtheMachine..............................................27
Storage........................................................................27
Troubleshooting...........................................................29
Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which
means:
Caution
,
W ar ning
,or
Danger
—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an
odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
Donotruntheengineindoorsorinanenclosed
area.
Training
ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadEnglish,itis
theowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthemachine,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
themachine.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
peopleorproperty.
Preparation
Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety
glasses,longpants,safetyshoes,andhearingprotection.
Longhair,looseclothingorjewelrymaygettangledin
movingparts.
Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.
Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.
Useonlyanapproved-fuelcontainer.
Neverremovethefuel-tankcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.
Donotsmokewhilefueling.
Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
Checkthattheswitches,enginecontrols,andshieldsare
attachedandfunctioningproperly.Donotoperateunless
theyarefunctioningproperly.
3
Operation
Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
Onlyoperatethemachineingoodlight.
Onlystarttheenginefromtheoperator'sposition.
Neveroperatewiththeguardsnotsecurelyinplace.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
Stoponlevelgroundandshutofftheenginebefore
leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason.
Keeppetsandbystandersawaywhileoperatingthe
machine.
Donotoperatethemachineundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
Movetheenginecontrolsinasmooth,steadymotion.
Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingonornearroadways.
Donottouchpartswhichmaybehotfromoperation.
Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,
orservice.
Ensurethatyouoperatethemachineinareaswherethere
arenoobstaclesincloseproximitytotheoperator.Only
operatetheunitinareaswherethereissufcientclearance
fortheoperatortosafelymaneuvertheproduct.
Donotplaceyourfeetunderthemachineorscreed
boards.
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
MaintenanceandStorage
Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovementtostopbefore
adjusting,cleaning,orrepairingthemachine.
Cleandebrisfromthemuferandenginetohelpprevent
res.Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine,anddo
notstoreitnearanopename.
Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainfuelfromthe
machineindoors.
Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
Usejackstandstosupportmachinewhenrequired.
Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition.Replaceall
wornordamageddecals.
Keepallhardwareofthemachinetight.Keepthe
machineingoodcondition.
Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.
Whenpresent,cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.
Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.
Storefuelinanapprovedcontainer.
Donotremovethegascaporaddfuelwhilethe
engineisrunning.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefuelingthemachine.
Donotsmokewhilefuelingthemachine.
Donotfuelthemachineindoors.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside
wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater
heaterorfurnace.
Donotllacontainerwhileitisinsideavehicle,
trunk,pick-upbed,oranysurfaceotherthanthe
ground.
Keepcontainernozzleincontactwiththetankduring
lling.
Makeanynecessaryrepairstothemachinebeforestarting.
UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
125–8203
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonstartingthe
engine—1)Turnontheengineswitch;2)Closethechoke
andturnonthefuelswitch;3)Pulltherecoilstarter;4)Open
thechoke.
5.Warning—keepbystandersaway.
2.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonstoppingthe
engine—1)Turnofftheengineswitch;2)Turnoffthefuel
switch.
6.Chokinghazard—donotruntheengineinanunventilated
area.
3.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;wearhearing
protection.
7.Explosionhazard—stoptheengineandextinguishallames
beforerefueling.
4.Warning—keepawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
93-9084
1.Liftpoint
117–2718
117–4979
1.RotatingbeltKeepguardinplace
5
Setup
1
InstallingtheHandlebar
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Upperhandlebar
4
Bolt(5/16x1inch)
4
Nut(5/16inch)
Procedure
Placetheupperhandlebarsothatitcanbeinstalledusing
thenutsandbolts.(
Figure3).
Note:Ensurethatthedecalisinthecorrectpositionsoit
canbereadbytheoperatorwhileintheoperatorsposition;
refertoFigure11.
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1
2
3
4
Figure3
1.Bolt3.Upperhandlebar
2.Nut4.Decal
2
InstallingtheTowRope
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Leftspreader
1Rightspreader
2Pullgrip
2Rope
Procedure
1.Threadtheendoftheropethroughapullgrip(Figure
4).
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1
2
3
4
1
Figure4
1.Pullgrip3.Rope
2.Overhandknot4.Spreader(right)
2.Tieanoverhandknotinthefreeendoftherope
(Figure4).
3.Threadthefreeendoftheropethroughtheholeinthe
rightspreader(Figure4).
4.Tieanoverhandknotintheshortendoftherope.
5.Repeatsteps
1and2withtheothersegmentofrope
andpullgrip.
6.Threadthelongendoftheropethroughtheholein
theleftspreader.
7.Tieanoverhandknotinthefreeendoftherope.
6
3
InstallingtheL-bolts
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
10L-bolt
10Wingnut
AssemblingtheL-boltstotheMachine
andSpreaders
1.Ifnotinstalled,threadthewingnutsontotheL-bolt
(Figure5).
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2
3
4
5
6
1
Figure5
1.L-bolt4.Wingnut
2.Channel(frame)
5.Weldnut
3.Channel(spreader)6.Channel
2.ThreadtheL-bolts2or3rotationsintotheweldnutsin
theU-channelsoftheframeandthespreaders(Figure
5).
4
CheckingtheOilLevel
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Beforestartingtheengineforthersttime,checktheengine
oillevel;refertoCheckingtheEngineOilLevel(page12).
7
ProductOverview
1
2
4
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
3
G020816
Figure6
1.Upperhandlebar7.Eccentricguard
2.Fueltank8.L-bolt
3.Air-lterhousing
9.Wingnut
4.Lowerhandlebar10.Beltguard
5.Frame
11.Mufer
6.Isolator
12.Liftingbracket
6
5
4
4
3
2
1
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Figure7
1.Cleat4.Channel(spreader)
2.L-bolt5.Rope
3.Wingnut6.Pullgrip
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithalltheenginecontrolsbeforeyoustart
andoperatethemachine.
EngineControls
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
G019744
Figure8
1.Recoil-starthandle5.Fuelcap
2.Fuelvalve
6.Oilcap/dipstick
3.Chokelever7.Oil-drainplug
4.Throttlelever
8.On/Offswitch
FuelValve
Thefuelvalve(Figure9)islocatedunderneaththechoke
lever.MovetheleverforthefuelvalvetotheOnposition
beforeattemptingtostarttheengine.Whenyouhavenished
screeding,stoptheengineandmovethefuelvalveleverto
theOffposition.
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1 2
3
Figure9
1.Fuelvalve3.Throttlelever
2.Chokelever
8
ChokeLever
Thechokelever(Figure9)isrequiredwhenstartingacold
engine.Beforepullingontherecoil-starthandle,move
thechokelevertotheclosedposition.Oncetheengineis
running,movethechokelevertotheopenposition.Do
notusethechokeiftheengineisalreadywarmeduporthe
airtemperatureishigh.
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure9)controlsthespeed(rpm)ofthe
engine.Itislocatednexttothechokelever.
Recoil-startHandle
Tostarttheengine,pulltherecoil-starthandle(Figure8)
quicklytoturntheengineover.Theenginecontrolsdescribed
abovemustallbesetcorrectlyfortheenginetostart.
Oil-levelSwitch
Theoil-levelswitchislocatedinsidetheengine,anditwill
notallowtheenginetorunwhenoillevelisbelowthesafe
operatinglimit.
EngineOn/OffSwitch
TheOn/Offswitch(Figure10)allowstheoperatorofthe
machinetostartandstoptheengine.Thisswitchislocated
onthefrontoftheengine.Itismarkedl(On)andO(Off).
RotatetheOn/OffswitchtotheOnpositiontostartandrun
theengine.RotatetheOn/OffswitchtotheOffpositionto
stoptheengine.
OFF
ON
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Figure10
1.EngineOn/Offswitch
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Model68052Model68053
Width(withoutspreadersandscreed
board)
89cm(35inch)89cm(35inch)
Length
56cm(22inch)56cm(22inch)
Height(withoutscreedboard)122cm(48inch)122cm(48inch)
Weight(withoutscreedboard)53kg(116lb)61kg(134lb)
Screedboardthicknessandheight5cmx15–20cm(2inchx6–8inch)5cmx15–20cm(2inchx6–8inch)
Maximumscreedboardwidth
457cm(15ft)914cm(30ft)
9
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
Important:Beforeoperatingthemachine,checkthe
fuelandoillevels,andremovedebrisfromthemachine.
PreparingtoUsetheMachine
Reviewallofthesafetydecalsonthemachine.
Useahardhat,hearingprotection,tight-ttinggloves
withoutdrawstringsorloosecuffs,andeyeprotection.
Ameshvisoralonedoesnotprovidesufcienteye
protection;supplementwithprotectiveglasses.
Ensurethatyouarefamiliarwithsafetyregulationsand
theshutdownproceduresdescribedintheOperator’s
ManualandtheEngineManual.
Ensurethatallguardsareinplaceandingoodcondition.
Ensurethatthescreedboardsareingoodcondition,
alignedcorrectlyandsecuretothemachineandspreaders.
Checkthefuelandoillevelsoftheengine.
OperatorPosition
Youmustbefamiliarwiththeoperatingpositionwhenusing
themachine(Figure11).
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Figure11
AddingFuel
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline
withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating
method).
Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE
byvolumeisacceptable.
Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15
orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume.
Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessyouuseafuelstabilizer.
Donotaddoiltothefuel.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.
Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelisno
higherthanthescreenonthelterinthefuel
tank.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.
Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutentire
exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
10
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
Alwaysplacethegasolinecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefuelthemachine
ontheground.
Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.
Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
fuel-containeropening.
Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
Important:Donotmixoilwiththefuel.
RecommendedFuel
UnleadedGasoline
U.S.
Pumpoctanerating87orhigher
Except
U.S.
Researchoctanerating92orhigher
Pumpoctanerating87orhigher
UsingFuelStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeepthe
fuelfreshduringstorage.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertothe
fuel,andfollowthedirectionsofthemanufacturerofthe
stabilizer.
Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffectivewhen
mixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechanceofvarnish
depositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
Fueltankcapacity:3.1L(0.82USgallon)
Important:Theunusedspaceinthetankallowsthe
gasolinetoexpandwithchangesintemperature.Donot
llthefueltankcompletelyfull.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,stoptheengine,
andallowtheenginetocool.
2.Cleanaroundthefuelcapandremoveit(Figure12).
1
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Figure12
1.Fuelcap
3.Addunleadedgasolinetothefueltank,untilthelevel
isatthebottomofthemaximumfuellevelasshown
inFigure13.
11
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Figure13
1.Maximumfuellevel
4.Installthefuelcapsecurely(Figure12).
5.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Use4-cyclemotoroilthatmeetsorexceeds
therequirementsforAPIservicecategory
SJ or later
(or
equivalent).AlwayschecktheAPIservicelabelonthe
oilcontainertobesureitincludestheSJorlater(or
equivalent)rating.
Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoilbecausetheengine
maybedamaged.
Runningtheenginewithalowoillevelcancauseengine
damage.Thistypeofdamageisnotcoveredbythe
warranty.
Note:SAE10W-30isrecommendedforgeneraluse.The
otheroilviscositiesshowninthechartmaybeusedwhenthe
averagetemperatureinyourareaiswithintheindicatedrange.
Crankcasecapacity:0.58L(0.61USqt)
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o
30
5W - 30 / 10W - 30
Figure14
Note:ToroPremiumEngineOilisavailablefromyour
AuthorizedToroDealer.
1.Placethemachineonaat,levelsurface,andstopthe
engine.
2.Allowtheenginetocool.
3.Cleanaroundtheoildipstick.
4.Removetheoilcap/dipstickandwipetheendclean
(
Figure15).
1
2
3
4
G019746
Figure15
1.Fillport
3.Oillevel(upperlimit)
2.Oilcap/dipstick4.Oillevel(lowerlimit)
5.Slidethedipstickfullyintothellportwithout
threadingitintotheport(Figure15).
6.Removethedipstickandlookattheend.Iftheengine
oillevelislow ,slowlypouronlyenoughoilintothell
porttoraisetheleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick
(
Figure15).
7.Replaceandsecurethedipstick(Figure15).
12
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Ontheengine,movethethrottleleverawayfromthe
Minposition,1/3ofthewaytowardtheMaxposition
(Figure16);refertoThrottleLever(page9).
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2
3
Figure16
1.Chokelever
3.Throttlelever
2.Fuelvalve
2.MovetheleverofthefuelvalvetotheOnposition—all
thewaytotheright(Figure16);refertoFuelValve
(page8).
3.Positionthechokeleverasfollows:
Tostartacoldengine,movethechokelevertothe
Closedposition—allthewaytotheleft(
Figure16);
referto
ChokeLever(page9).
Tostartawarmengine,movethechokeleverin
theOpenposition—allthewaytotheright.
4.RotatetheengineswitchtotheOnposition(
Figure
16);refertoEngineOn/OffSwitch(page9).
5.Pulltherecoil-starthandlelightlyuntilyoufeel
resistance,thenpullthehandlebriskly(
Figure17).
Note:Returntherecoil-starthandlegently.
G019747
Figure17
Note:IfthechokeleverissettotheClosedpositiontostart
theengine,graduallymovethechokeleverbacktowardthe
Openpositionastheenginewarmsup.Iftheenginestalls
orhesitates,movethechokeleverbacktowardtheClosed
positionuntiltheenginerunssmooth.Allowtheengineto
warmup,thenmovethechokelevertotheOpenposition;
refertoChokeLever(page9).
StoppingtheEngine
WARNING
Inanemergencysituation,stoptheengine
immediately.
Important:Duringnormaloperation,iftheengine
hasbeenworkinghardorishot,letitidleforaminute
beforestoppingtheengine.Thishelpstocoolthe
enginebeforestopping.
1.EnsurethatthechokeleverisintheOffposition
(Figure16);refertoChokeLever(page9).
2.MovethethrottlelevertotheMinposition(
Figure16);
refertoThrottleLever(page9).
3.RotatetheengineswitchtotheOffposition;referto
EngineOn/OffSwitch(page9).
13
InstallingandRemovingthe
ScreedBoards
Note:Usestraight5cmx15to20cm(2inchx6to8inch)
boardsor2-inchthickcontouredmaterial.
Maximumscreedboardwidths:
Model68052—457cm(15ft)
Model68053—914cm(30ft)
InstallingtheScreedBoardstothe
Machine
1.Placethemachineonalevel,atsurface.
2.Raisethefrontofthemachine10to12inches,
andaligntheforwardscreedboardtotheforward
U-channeloftheframe(Figure18).
Note:ThefrontU-channelislocatedadjacenttothe
eccentriccover.
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5
1
3
4
7
2
6
Figure18
1.U-channel(rightspreader)
6.Rearscreedboard
2.Eccentricguard7.U-channel
3.U-channel(frame)
8.Wingnut
4.U-channel(leftspreader)
9.L-bolt
5.Forwardscreedboard
3.AlignthescreedboardtotheU-channelandcenterthe
boardthemachine(Figure18).
4.LightlytightentheL-boltsintheforwardU-channel
(Figure18).
5.Raisetherearofthemachine10to12inches,and
aligntherearscreedboardtotherearU-channelof
theframe(
Figure18).
6.AlignthescreedboardtotheU-channel,andcenter
theboardtothemachine(Figure18).
7.Securethescreedboardtothemachinebytightening
alltheL-boltsandwingnuts(Figure18).
InstallingtheSpreaders
SpreaderPositionTable
Screed
board
length
457cm
(15ft)
610cm
(20ft)
762cm
(25ft)
914cm
(30ft)
Spreader
position
(fromthe
endof
thescreed
board)
61cm
(2ft)
91cm
(3ft)
122cm
(4ft)
152cm
(5ft)
1.UsingtheSpreaderPositionTable,locateandmarkthe
positionsofthespreadersonbothendsofthescreed
board.
2.Alignchannelsofthespreadertothescreedboards
andseatthespreaderontotheboards(Figure18).
3.Slidethespreaderalongtheboardsuntiltheoutside
edgeofthespreaderisalignedwiththemarkonthe
boardcreatedinstep1.
4.Securethespreadertothescreedboardswiththe
L-boltsandwingnuts(Figure18).
5.Attachthespreadertotheotherendofthescreed
boardbyrepeatingsteps2,3,and4.
RemovingtheSpreadersandScreed
Boards
1.Placethemachineonalevel,atsurface.
2.LoosenthewingnutsandL-boltsthatsecurethe
spreaderstothescreedboards,andremovethe
spreaders(Figure18).
3.Raisetherearofthemachine10to12inches,and
removetherearscreedboardfromtherearU-channel
oftheframe(Figure18).
4.LoosenthewingnutsandL-boltsthatsecuretherear
screedboardtotherearU-channeloftheframe,and
removethescreedboard(
Figure18).
5.Raisethefrontofthemachine10to12inches,and
removetheforwardscreedboardfromtheforward
U-channeloftheframe(Figure18).
6.LoosenthewingnutsandL-boltsthatsecurethe
forwardscreedboardtotheforwardU-channelofthe
frame,andremovethescreedboard(Figure18).
7.Carefullylowerthemachine.
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ScreedingaConcreteSurface
LevelingtheConcreteSurface
Thisprocedurelevelsafreshlypouredconcreteprojectto
theformheight.
Note:Theforwardscreedboardislocatedadjacenttothe
eccentricguard.
1.Liftandalignthescreedontotheendoftheconcrete
formswiththeforwardscreedboardatthefrontof
thescreedpass.
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2
3
4
5
Figure19
1.Forwardscreedboard
4.Liftbracket
2.Handlebar5.Rearscreedboard
3.Eccentricguard
2.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine(page13).
3.MovethethrottlelevertotheFastposition;referto
ThrottleLever(page9).
4.Pullthescreedinslow ,steadymotionalongthe
concreteforms(Figure20).
Note:Ensurethatanadequateamountofconcreteis
loadedaheadoftheforwardscreedboardfortheentire
screedingpass.
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Figure20
Note:Useadditionalpeopletomovethescreedby
havingthempullthescreedwiththetowgripsand
ropesthatareattachedtothespreaders(Figure20).
5.Attheendofthescreedpass,movetheenginethrottle
totheidlepositionandallowtheenginetoidlefor1
minute.
6.Stoptheengineandmovethescreedofftheforms;
refertoStoppingtheEngine(page13).
7.Cleanthescreedofcement,sand,andaggregateafter
eachpasswithwaterandasoft-bristlebrush.
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LiftingtheMachine
MovingtheMachinewiththeLifting
Plate
Important:Useliftingequipmentwitha61kg(134lb)
orgreaterliftcapacity.
1.Removethespreadersandscreedboardsfromthe
machine;refertoRemovingtheSpreadersandScreed
Boards(page14).
2.MovetheleverforthefuelvalvetotheOffposition,
refertoFuelValve(page8).
3.Alignthehook,strap,orcableoftheliftingequipment
totheholeintheliftingbracket(Figure21).
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2
Figure21
1.Liftingequipment2.Liftbracket
4.Raisethemachineandmoveittothedesiredlocation.
5.Carefullylowerthemachine.
6.Removetheliftingequipment(
Figure21).
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst25hours
Inspectandadjustthebelt.
Aftertherst50hours
Changetheoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
Checktheengineoillevel.
Greasethemachine.
Inspecttheaircleanerelements.
Checkforloosefasteners.
Aftereachuse
Cleanthemachine.
Every25hours
Changetheoilwhenoperatedunderheavyloadsorinhightemperatures.
Every50hours
Cleantheairlterelements.Cleanthemmorefrequentlyindustyoperating
conditions.
Every100hours
Changetheoil.
Checkthesparkplug.
Cleanthesedimentcup.
Every300hours
Replacethepaperaircleanerelement.Replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperating
conditions.
Replacethesparkplug.
Monthly
Lubricatetheclutch.
Inspectandadjustthebelt.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
Changetheoil.
Cleanthefuelsedimentcup.
Touchupchippedpaint
Important:Refertoyour
Engine Operator's Man ual
foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
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CAUTION
Disconnectthewiresfromthesparkplugsbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.Setthewiresasidesothat
theydonotaccidentallycontactthesparkplugs.
Premaintenance
Procedures
PreparingtheMachinefor
Maintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Ensurethattheengineandmuferarecool.
3.Removethesparkplugwire,refertoDisconnectingthe
Spark-plugWire(page18).
DisconnectingtheSpark-plug
Wire
Pullthespark-plugwireofftheterminalofthesparkplug
(Figure22).
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Figure22
1.Sparkplug
Lubrication
GreasingtheMachine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Greaseeccentricbearingsevery8operatinghoursand
immediatelyaftereverywashing.
GreaseType:Lithium-basedgrease.
1.Locatethesupportbearingsattheleftandrightsides
oftheeccentricguard(
Figure23).
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5
1
2
2
3
Figure23
1.Greasetting
4.Eccentricguard
2.Supportbearing5.Channel(frame)
3.Dustcap
2.Openthedustcapsthatcoverthegreasettingsthat
inthesupportbearings(Figure23).
3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.
4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(
Figure23).
5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebeginsto
oozeoutofthebearings(approximately1or2pumps).
6.Wipeupanyexcessgreasewithacleanrag.
7.Closethedustcaps(
Figure23).
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EngineMaintenance
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspecttheair
cleanerelements.
Every50hours—Cleantheairlterelements.Clean
themmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
Every300hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)—Replacethepaperaircleanerelement.Replace
itmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithouttheair
lterassembly;extremeenginedamagewilloccur.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug;referto.
3.Removethenutthatsecuresthecover(
Figure24).
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Figure24
1.Covernut
3.Wingnut5.Paperelement
2.Cover
4.Foamelement6.Base
4.Removethecover.
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom
fallingintothebase.
5.Removethefoamandpaperelementsfromthebase
(Figure24).
6.Removethefoamelementfromthepaperelement
(Figure24).
7.Inspectthefoamandpaperelements,andreplacethem
iftheyaredamagedorexcessivelydirty.
8.Ifthepaperelementisexcessivelydirty,replaceit.
Note:Nevertrytobrushdirtoffthepaperelement;
brushingforcesthedirtintothebers.
9.Cleanthefoamelementinwarm,soapywaterorina
nonammablesolvent.
Note:Donotusegasolinetocleanthefoamelement
becauseitcouldcreateariskofreorexplosion.
10.Rinseanddrythefoamelementthoroughly.
11.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil,thensqueeze
outtheexcessoil.
Note:Excessoilinthefoamelementrestrictstheair
owthroughtheelementandmayreachthepaper
lterandclogit.
12.Wipedirtfromthebaseandthecoverwithamoistrag.
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom
enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.
13.Installtheaircleanerelementsandensurethattheyare
properlypositioned.
14.Securelyinstallthecoverwiththenut.
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ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours/Monthly
(whichevercomesrst)—Changetheoil.
Every100hours/Every6months(whichevercomes
rst)—Changetheoil.
Every25hours—Changetheoilwhenoperatedunder
heavyloadsorinhightemperatures.
Yearlyorbeforestorage—Changetheoil.
DrainingtheEngineOil
1.Starttheengineandletitrunveminutes;referto
StartingtheEngine(page13).
Note:Thiswarmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.
2.Placeadrainpan,witha1.9L(2USqt)capacityor
greater,undertheoil-drainportoftheengine(Figure
25).
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2
3
4
5
Figure25
1.Drainport4.Drainpan
2.Washer
5.Oilcap/dipstick
3.Drainplug
3.Removethedrainplugandwasher,anddraintheoil
(Figure25).
4.Whentheoilhasdrainedcompletely,installthedrain
plugwithanewwasher,andwipeupanyspilledoil
(Figure25).
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertiedrecycling
center.
FillingtheEngineCrankcasewithOil
Important:Use4-strokemotoroilthatmeetsorexceeds
therequirementsforAPIservicecategory
SJ or later
(or
equivalent).AlwayschecktheAPIservicelabelonthe
oilcontainertobesureitincludestheSJorlater(or
equivalent).
Runningtheenginewithalowoillevelcancauseengine
damage.Thistypeofdamageisnotcoveredbywarranty.
Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoilbecausetheengine
maybedamaged.
Note:SAE10W-30isrecommendedforgeneraluse.
Otherviscositiesshowninthechartmaybeusedwhenthe
averagetemperatureinyourareaiswithintheindicatedrange.
Crankcaseoilcapacity:0.85L(0.61USqt)
0 20 40 60
80
10 0°F
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 °C
5W 30 · 10 W 30
30
1
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Figure26
1.Oilviscosityrangeforambientoperatingtemperatures
ToroPremiumEngineOilisavailablefromyourAuthorized
ToroDealer.
1.Removetheoilcap/dipstick(Figure27).
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