FormNo.3442-842RevE
Scarier
ModelNo.54610—SerialNo.321000001andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thisscarierisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilytoloosenthe
soilandtoremovemossandweedsfromthesoilon
well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialproperties.Using
thisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comformoreinformation,including
safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Donottamperwithordisablesafetydevicesonthe
machine,andchecktheirproperoperationregularly.
Donotattempttoadjustortamperwiththeengine
speedcontrol;doingsomaycreateanunsafe
operatingcondition,resultinginpersonalinjury.
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Registeratwww.Toro.com.
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*3442-842*
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................2
GeneralSafety...................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3
Setup........................................................................4
1AssemblingtheHandle....................................4
2AddingOiltotheEngine...................................5
3AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................6
ProductOverview.....................................................7
Specications....................................................7
Attachments/Accessories...................................7
Operation..................................................................8
BeforeOperation...................................................8
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................8
FillingtheFuelTank............................................8
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel............................9
AdjustingtheHandleHeight...............................9
AdjustingtheMaximumDepthofCut................10
DuringOperation.................................................12
DuringOperationSafety...................................12
StartingtheEngine...........................................13
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................13
EngagingtheScarier......................................14
BaggingtheClippings.......................................15
AfterOperation....................................................16
AfterOperationSafety......................................16
CleaningundertheMachine.............................16
Maintenance...........................................................17
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........17
MaintenanceSafety..........................................17
PreparingforMaintenance...............................18
ReplacingtheShaftAssembly..........................18
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................19
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................20
InspectingtheBlades.......................................21
Storage...................................................................22
StorageSafety..................................................22
PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................22
RemovetheMachinefromStorage...................22
Troubleshooting......................................................23
Safety
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions
andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon
themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe
engine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsor
underthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge
opening.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove
theignitionkey(ifequipped),andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,or
uncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal134-5696
134-5696
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual;wear
eyeprotectionandhearing
protection.
3.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
away.
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
blade—disconnectthe
spark-plugwireand
readtheOperator's
Manualbeforeperforming
maintenance.
decal134-5697
134-5697
1.Bladedepth(mm),below
ground
2.Bladedepth(mm),above
ground
decal134-5698
134-5698
1.Transport
position—engaged
2.Transport
position—disengaged
decal134-6097
134-6097
1.Releasethebailtoshutofftheengine.
3
Setup
Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotective
plasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother
plasticorwrappingonthemachine.
1
AssemblingtheHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Carriagebolt
4Lockknob
2
Curvedwasher
2
Curved-headbolt
Procedure
WARNING
Assemblingandunfoldingthehandle
improperlycandamagethecables,causing
anunsafeoperatingcondition.
•Donotdamagethecableswhenunfolding
thehandle.
•Ifacableisdamaged,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Installthelowerhandleoverthepostonthe
lowerhandlebracketandpositionthelower
handlefordesiredhandleheight(Figure3).
2.Secureeachsideofthelowerhandletothe
machineusingacarriageboltandalockknob.
Tightenthelowerhandlebarknobs.
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Figure3
Showninstalledathighesthandleheight
1.Lockknob3.Postonlowerhandle
bracket
2.Carriagebolt
3.Installeachsideoftheupperhandletothelower
handleusingacurvedwasher,curvedheadbolt,
andalockknob(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Curved-headbolt
3.Lockknob
2.Curvedwasher
4.Securethecablesthatextendfromtheupper
handletothelowerhandleusingthecable
clamps.
4
2
AddingOiltotheEngine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmaydamage
theengine.
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Figure5
5
3
AssemblingtheGrassBag
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure6
6
ProductOverview
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Figure7
1.Blade-controlbar8.Fuel-tankcap
2.Upperhandle
9.Oilll/dipstick
3.Transportlever
10.Oildrainplug
4.Handle-lockknob
11.Depth-of-cutlever
5.Airlter
12.Recoil-starthandle
6.Sparkplug(notshown)
13.Enginecontrols
7.Exhaustguard
14.Grassbag
Specications
Model54610
Weight
38kg(77lb)
Length
122cm(48inches)
Width
61cm(24inches)
Height
107cm(42inches)
WidthofCut40cm(16inches)
DepthofCut
(6positions)
10mmabovegroundto15mmbelow
(2/5inchesabovegroundto3/5inches
below)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
7
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removetheignition
key(ifequipped),waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andallowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,
servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas
deectorsand/orgrasscatcher,areinplaceand
functioningproperly.
•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe
bladesandrollerassemblypartsarenotwornor
damaged.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewiththe
operationofthemachineorthatthemachinecould
throw,includingundergroundobjectssuchas
sprinklerheads,irrigationpiping,shallowelectrical
cords,etc.
•Contactwiththemovingbladeswillcauseserious
injury.Donotputyourngersunderthehousing.
FuelSafety
•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon
thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron
anobject.
–Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthat
spills.
–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.
–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil
thefuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
FillingtheFuelTank
TypeUnleadedgasoline
Minimumoctanerating
87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)
Ethanol
Nomorethan10%byvolume
MethanolNone
MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)
Lessthan15%byvolume
OilDonotaddtothefuel
Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizer/conditionertofreshfuelasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizer/conditionermanufacturer.
1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe
capfromthetank.
Note:Donotllthefueltankabovethebottom
ofthefuel-tankneck(Figure4).
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Figure8
2.Installthefuel-tankcapandtightenitsecurely
byhand.
8
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay
damagetheengine.
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Figure9
AdjustingtheHandleHeight
Youmayraiseorlowerthehandletoapositioncomfortableforyou.
Removethelockknobsandcarriageboltsfromthelowerhandle,movethehandleto1of3positions,and
installthelockknobandcarriageboltsinthenewposition(Figure3).
9
AdjustingtheMaximumDepthofCut
DANGER
Adjustingthedepth-of-cutleverscouldbringyourhandsintocontactwithamovingblade
andresultinseriousinjury.
•Shutofftheengine,removetheignitionkey(ifequipped),andwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeadjustingthedepthofcut.
•Donotputyourngersunderthehousingwhenadjustingthedepthofcut.
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themuferwillbehotandcanburnyou.
Keepawayfromthehotmufer.
1.Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Movethetransportleverallthewaybacktowardyouintothetransportposition(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.Transportleverinthetransportposition
3.Toadjustthemaxdepthofcut,adjustthedepth-of-cutleverpositionbypushingitintowardthemachine
andmovingittoadifferentslot(Figure11).
•Toraisethemaxdepthofcut,movethedepth-of-cutleverforward
•Tolowerthemaxdepthofcut,movethedepth-of-cutleverrearward.
Note:Movethedepth-of-cutleverallthewayforwardwhentransportingthemachine.
10
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Figure11
11
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.Shutofftheengine,
removetheignitionkey(ifequipped),andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Keep
smallchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultwhois
notoperatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.
•Alwayslookdownandbehindyoubeforemoving
themachineinreverse.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryifyou
slipandcontacttheblades.Avoidoperatingthe
machineinwetconditions.
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttherear
deectorloweredorthegrassbaginstalled.Stop
theblade(s)whencrossinggravelsurfaces.
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcauseyou
toloseyourbalanceorfooting.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethe
ignitionkey(ifequipped),waitforallmovingparts
tostop,anddisconnectthewirefromthespark
plugbeforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.
Makeallnecessaryrepairsbeforeresuming
operation.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,shutoffthe
engine,removetheignitionkey(ifequipped),and
waitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,itwillbehotand
canseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfromthehot
engine.
•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,whichis
anodorless,deadlypoison.
•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsandthe
dischargechutefrequentlyforanywearor
deteriorationandreplacethemwithgenuineToro
partswhennecessary.
SlopeSafety
•Operatethemachineacrossthefaceofslopes;
neverupanddown.Useextremecautionwhen
changingdirectiononslopes.
•Donotoperatethemachineonexcessivelysteep
slopes.Poorfootingcouldcauseaslip-and-fall
accident.
•Operatethemachinewithcautionneardrop-offs,
ditches,orembankments.
12
StartingtheEngine
1.PushupontheengineOn/Offswitchsoitisin
theONposition.
2.Movethefuel-valvelevertotheOPENposition.
3.MovethechokelevertotheCLOSEDposition.
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire
choking.
4.MovethethrottlelevertotheFASTposition.
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Figure12
1.ThrottleleverintheFAST
position
3.ChokeleverintheCLOSED
position
2.Fuel-valveleverinthe
OPENposition
4.On/OffswitchintheON
position
5.Movethetransportleverallthewaybacktoward
youintothetransportposition(Figure10).
6.Holdtheblade-controlbaragainstthehandle
(AofFigure13).
7.Fromtheengine,pulltherecoil-starthandle(B
ofFigure13).
Note:Whenyoupulltherecoil-starthandle,
pullitlightlyuntilyoufeelresistance,thenpullit
sharply.Allowtheropetoreturntothehandle
slowly.
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstartafterseveral
attempts,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Figure13
8.Aftertheenginestarts,graduallymovethe
chokeleverbacktotheOFFposition.Ifthe
enginestallsorhesitates,movethechokeback
totheONpositionagainuntiltheenginewarms
up,thenmoveittotheOFFposition.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
Toshutofftheengine,releasetheblade-controlbar
andmovethetransportleverallthewaybacktoward
youintothetransportposition(Figure10).
13
EngagingtheScarier
Whenthescarierengineisturnedon,theroller
beginstorotate.
Slowlymovethetransportleverallthewayforwardto
lowertherollerintotheground(Figure14).
Note:Ifthescarierdoesnotpenetratethegroundat
thedesireddepth,adjustthemaxdepthofcut;refer
toAdjustingtheMaximumDepthofCut(page10).
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Figure14
1.TransportleverintheOPERATINGposition
Whenyouarenishedscarifying,movethetransport
leverallthewaybacktowardyouintothetransport
positionandreleasetheblade-controlbartoshutoff
themachine.
14
BaggingtheClippings
Note:Installandremovethegrassbagfromtherightsideofthemachine.
InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Raiseandholdupthereardeector(AofFigure15).
2.Installthegrassbag,ensuringthatthepinsonthebagrestinthenotchesonthehandle(BofFigure15).
3.Lowerthereardeector.
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Figure15
RemovingtheGrassBag
Toremovethebag,reversethestepsinInstallingtheGrassBag(page15).
15
AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,allowthemachinetocool,and
disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp
preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
HaulingSafety
•Priortohauling,movethetransportleverintothe
transportposition.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.
•Securethemachinefromrolling.
CleaningundertheMachine
ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse
Forbestresults,cleanunderthemachinesoonafter
youhavecompletedoperatingthemachine.
1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,andallowthemachinetocool.
2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug;refertoPreparingforMaintenance(page
18).
3.Raisethemachinetoitshighestdepth-of-cut
setting.
4.Movethemachineontoapavedlevelsurface.
5.Holdingthehandle,tiltthemachineupsothe
bottomofthedeckisaccessible(Figure16).
6.Sprayastreamofwaterunderthedeck(Figure
16).
Important:Donotspraytheenginewith
water;watercandamagetheengineor
contaminatethefuelsystem.
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Figure16
7.Whennomoredebriscomeout,lowerthe
machine,stopthewater,andmovethemachine
toadryarea.
8.Connectthesparkplugwireandruntheengine
forafewminutestodrytheundersideofthe
machine.
16
Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst5hours
•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilasneeded.
•Checktheairlterandcleanorreplaceit,ifnecessary.
•Checkthecuttingblades.
Aftereachuse
•Cleanscarierdebrisanddirtfromunderthemachine.
Every50hours
•Cleantheairlter;cleanitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
•Changetheengineoil.
Every200hours
•Replacetheairlter;replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperationconditions.
Yearly
•Servicetheairlter;serviceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Inspecttheblades.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedandbeforeyearlystorage.
Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
MaintenanceSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,allowthemachinetocool,and
disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing
themachine.
•Thebladesaresharp;contactingthebladecan
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.Weargloves
whenservicingtheblades.Donotrepairoralter
theblades.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.
•Tippingthemachinemaycausethefueltoleak.
Fuelisammableandexplosive,andcancause
personalinjury.Runtheenginedryorremovethe
fuelwithahandpump;neversiphonthefuel.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,
useonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories
madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,
andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
17
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,andallowthemachinetocool.
2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug(Figure17).
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Figure17
1.Spark-plugwire
3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),
connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.
ReplacingtheShaft
Assembly
Thescarierincludesabladeshaftassemblyfor
scarifyingandaseparatetineshaftassemblyfor
aeration.
1.Preparethemachineformaintenance;referto
PreparingforMaintenance(page18).
2.Removethehexwrenchfromthetransportlever
assembly(Figure18).
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Figure18
1.Hexwrench
3.Usingthehexwrench,removethe2screws
securingthebearinghousingandthereelshaft
fromtherightsideofthemachine(Figure19).
Note:Retainallremovedpartsforlater
installation.
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Figure19
1.Shaftassembly
3.Hex-headscrew
2.Bearinghousing
4.Slidetheotherendoftheshaftassemblyout
ofthedriveandreplacewiththedesiredshaft
assembly(Figure20).
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Figure20
5.Installthebearinghousingsothatitsecures
thenewlyinstalledshaftassemblyusingthe2
hex-headscrewsremovedinstep3andstore
thehexwrenchinthetransportleverassembly
(Figure19).
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ServicingtheAirFilter
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check
theairlterandcleanorreplaceit,
ifnecessary.
Every50hours—Cleantheairlter;cleanit
morefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
Yearly—Servicetheairlter;serviceitmore
frequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
Every200hours—Replacetheairlter;replace
itmorefrequentlyindustyoperationconditions.
Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithout
theair-lterassembly;extremeenginedamage
willoccur.
1.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page18).
2.Removethenutthatsecuresthecover(Figure
21).
3.Removetheair-ltercover(Figure21).
Important:Ensurethatnodirtordebrisfall
intothebase.
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Figure21
1.Covernut
4.Foamelement
2.Cover
5.Paperelement
3.Fastener6.Base
4.Removethefoamandpaperelementsfromthe
base.
5.Removethefoamelementfromthepaper
element
6.Inspectthefoamandpaperelementsand
replacethemiftheyaredamagedorexcessively
dirty.
•Ifthelterisdamagedoriswetwithoilor
fuel,replaceit.
•Ifthelterisdirty,tapitonahardsurface
severaltimesorblowthedebrisoutwardfrom
theinteriorofthelterusingcompressedair
atlessthan207kPa(30psi).
Note:Donotbrushorblowdirtfromthe
outsideofthelter;eitherforcesdirtintothe
bers.
7.Cleantheair-lterbodyandcoverusingadamp
rag.Keepdirtawayfromtheairopening.
8.Cleanthefoamelementinwarm,soapywater
orinanonammablesolvent.
Note:Donotusefueltocleanthefoamelement
becauseitcouldcreateariskofreorexplosion.
9.Rinseanddrythefoamelementthoroughly.
10.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil,then
squeezeouttheexcessoil.
Note:Excessoilinthefoamelementrestricts
theairowthroughtheelementandmayreach
thepaperlterandclogit.
11.Wipedirtfromthebaseandthecoverwitha
moistrag.
Important:Ensurethatnodirtordebrisfall
intothebase.
12.Installtheair-cleanerelementsandensurethat
theyareproperlypositioned.
13.Installthecoverandscrewthefastenerdown
securely.
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ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Every50hours
Yearly
Note:Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechanging
theoiltowarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarries
morecontaminants.
EngineOilSpecications
Engineoilcapacity
0.53L(18oz)*
OilviscositySAE30orSAE10W-30
detergentoil
APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher
*Thereisresidualoilinthecrankcaseafteryoudrain
theoil.Donotpourtheentirecapacityofoilintothe
crankcase.Fillthecrankcasewithoilasdirectedin
thefollowingsteps.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page18).
3.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap
counterclockwiseandpullingitout(Figure22).
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Figure22
1.Full3.Low
2.High
4.Tipthemachineforward,removetheoil-drain
plug,anddraintheusedoilfromtheoil-drain
plughole(Figure7).
Important:Beforetippingthemachineto
changetheoil,allowthefueltanktorun
drythroughnormaluse.Ifyoumusttipthe
machinepriortorunningoutoffuel,usea
handfuelpumptoremovethefuel.
WARNING
Tippingthemachinemaycausethefuel
toleak.Fuelisammable,explosive,and
cancausepersonalinjury.
Runtheenginedryorremovethefuel
withahandpump;neversiphon.
5.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemachineto
theoperatingpositionandinstalltheoil-drain
plug.
6.Carefullypourabout3/4oftheenginecapacity
ofoilintotheoil-lltube.
7.Wait3minutesfortheoiltosettleintheengine.
8.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
9.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,then
removethedipstick.
10.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure22).
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoolow,
carefullypourasmallamountofoilintothe
oil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeatsteps
8through10untiltheoillevelonthedipstick
iscorrect.
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoohigh,
draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelonthe
dipstickiscorrect.
11.Installthedipstickintotheoil-lltubesecurely.
12.Recycletheusedoilproperly.
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