Toro HoverPro 550 Machine User manual

HoverPro 550 Machine
Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
HoverPro 550 Machine
Category
Lawnmowers
Type
User manual

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Toro HoverPro 550 Machine is equipped to handle various mowing tasks with features like variable-speed self-propel system, 22-inch cutting deck, and 3-in-1 mowing system capable of mulching, side discharging, or rear bagging. Its compact design and lightweight frame, along with variable cutting height from 1.25 inches to 3.75 inches, make it ideal for small to medium-sized lawns and easy maneuvering.

FormNo.3425-134RevA
HoverPro
®
450and550Machines
ModelNo.02610—SerialNo.403230000andUp
ModelNo.02611—SerialNo.402000000andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberplate
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
g000502
Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Thismachinedoesnotcomeequippedwitha
sparkarresterstandard.Youmustinstallthe
sparkarresterkitbeforeoperatingthismachinein
California.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross
horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbythe
enginemanufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1349.
Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthis
classmachinewillbesignicantlylower.
©2018—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUK
AllRightsReserved
*3425-134*A
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................2
GeneralSafety...................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3
Setup........................................................................4
1AssemblingtheHandle....................................4
2InstallingtheFootstop......................................6
3FillingtheEnginewithOil.................................6
ProductOverview.....................................................7
Specications....................................................8
Operation..................................................................8
BeforeOperation...................................................8
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................8
FillingtheFuelTank............................................8
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel............................9
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................10
DuringOperation.................................................10
DuringOperatingSafety...................................10
StartingtheEngine............................................11
AdjustingtheChoke..........................................12
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................12
OperatingTips.................................................13
AfterOperation....................................................14
AfterOperatingSafety......................................14
CleaningtheMachine.......................................14
Maintenance...........................................................15
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........15
MaintenanceSafety..........................................15
PreparingforMaintenance...............................16
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................16
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................17
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................17
ReplacingtheBlade..........................................18
Storage...................................................................19
PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................19
Troubleshooting......................................................20
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIB71.4-2012.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersasafedistanceawayfromthe
machine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore
servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthismanual.
2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetyandinstructionaldecalsareeasilyvisibleandarelocatednearareasofpotential
danger.Replaceanydamagedormissingdecal.
decal130-8322
130-8322
1.Useonlyfuelwithan
alcoholcontentbyvolume
under10%.
3.Donotusefuelwithan
alcoholcontentbyvolume
greaterthan10%.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
informationonfuel.
decal111-9826
111–9826
1.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
cuttingunit—keepyour
handsandfeetawayfrom
movingparts.
2.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
decal111-5393
111-5393
1.Warning—Receivetrainingontheproduct;readthe
Operator’sManual.
4.Thrownobjecthazard;keepbystandersawayfromthe
machine.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mowerblade;
disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeworkingonthe
machine;nevertmetalcuttingparts.
5.Warning—donottouchhotsurfaces;keepguardsinplace;
Stayawayfrommovingparts;keepguardsinplace.
3.Warning—weareyeandhearingprotection.
3
decal94-8072
94-8072
1.Warning—cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,
cuttingmechanism.
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H295159
1.Enginestop(shutoff)
decal133-8062
133-8062
Setup
1
AssemblingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Slide2bushingsintotheframe.
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Figure3
1.Lowerhandle4.Frame
2.Bushings5.Bolt
3.Nut6.Washers
2.Placethelowerhandlebetweenthebushings
andsecureitwith1handlebarbolt,2washers,
and1nut.
4
Note:Placethelowerhandlebetweenthe
bushingswiththekickstopassemblyattheright
side.
3.Repeatfortheoppositeside.
4.Aligntheholesontheupperhandlewiththe
lowerhandle.
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Figure4
1.Upperhandle4.U-bolt
2.Handwheel5.Lowerhandle
3.Washer
5.FittheU-boltthroughtheupperandlower
handleandsecureitwithawasherandahand
wheel.
6.Attachthethrottleassemblytotheoutsideofthe
handlebarandsecureitwithanutandapan
screw.
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Figure5
1.Nut2.Panscrew
5
2
InstallingtheFootstop
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Securethefootstoptotheboltontherightsideofthe
lowerhandleusinganutand2washers(Figure6).
Note:Installthefootstopusingthelowerholeinthe
footstopasshowninFigure6.
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Figure6
1.Footstop4.Bolt
2.Nut5.Lowerhandle
3.Washer
3
FillingtheEnginewithOil
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Yourmachinedoesnotcomewithoil
intheengine.Beforestartingtheengine,llthe
enginewithoil.
EngineOilSpecications
Engineoilcapacity
0.59L(20oz)
OilviscositySAE10W-30multigrade
mineraloil
APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap
counterclockwiseandpullingitout(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Full3.Low
2.High
3.Carefullypourabout3/4oftheenginecapacity
ofoilintotheoil-lltube(Figure8).
6
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Figure8
4.Wait3minutesfortheoiltosettleintheengine.
5.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
6.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,butdonot
screwitin,thenremovethedipstick.
7.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure7).
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoolow,
carefullypourasmallamountofoilintothe
oil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeatsteps
5through7untiltheoilonthedipstickisat
thecorrectlevel.
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoohigh,drain
theexcessoiluntiltheoilonthedipstickis
atthecorrectlevel;refertoChangingthe
EngineOil(page17).
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo
lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,you
maydamagetheengine.
8.Installthedipstickandhandtightenitsecurely.
Important:Changetheengineoilafterthe
rst5operatinghours;changeityearly
thereafter.RefertoChangingtheEngineOil
(page17).
ProductOverview
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Figure9
1.Fuelcap6.Handlebarsecuringknob
2.Enginestart7.Enginecover
3.Throttlecontrol8.Exhaustguard
4.Operator-presencecontrol
9.Dipstick
5.Handlebar
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Figure10
1.Sparkplug
6.Fuelcap
2.Exhaustguard7.Fingerguard
3.Exhaust8.Aircleaner
4.Dipstick
9.Carburetor
5.Startergrip
7
Specications
Model
Cuttingwidth
Productwidth
02610
46.5cm(18-1/2
inches)
57.5cm(22-1/2
inches)
02611
53.5cm(21inches)63.5cm(25inches)
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevicesarein
placeandworkingproperly.
•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe
blades,bladebolts,andcuttingassemblyarenot
wornordamaged.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
•Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyouinto
contactwiththemovingblade,causingserious
injury.
–Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving
partstostop.
–Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plugbeforeadjustingthecuttingheight.
FuelSafety
DANGER
Fuelisextremelyammableandhighly
explosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel
canburnyouandothersandcandamage
property.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe
fuel,placethecontainerand/ormachine
directlyonthegroundbeforelling,notin
avehicleoronanobject.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuel
thatspills.
•Donothandlefuelwhensmokingor
aroundanopenameorsparks.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancause
seriousinjuryandillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
•Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
FillingtheFuelTank
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded
gasolinewithanoctaneratingof87orhigher
((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%
MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.
•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline,such
asE15orE85,withmorethan10%ethanolby
volume.Performanceproblemsand/orengine
damagemayresult,whichmaynotbecovered
underwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorinfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessfuelstabilizer
hasbeenaddedtothefuel.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedregulargasoline
fromamajorname-brandservicestation(Figure11).
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizer/conditionertofreshfuelasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
8
Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditional
information.
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Figure11
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap
counterclockwiseandpullingitout(Figure12).
g017332
Figure12
1.Full3.Low
2.High
3.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
4.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,butdonot
screwitin,thenremovethedipstick.
5.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure12).
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoolow
(Figure12),carefullypourasmallamountof
multigrademineralSAE10W-30oilwithan
APIseriesclassicationofSJorhigherinto
theoil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeat
steps3through5untiltheoilonthedipstick
isatthecorrectlevel.
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoohigh
(Figure12),draintheexcessoiluntiltheoil
onthedipstickisatthecorrectlevel;referto
ChangingtheEngineOil(page17).
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo
lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,you
maydamagetheengine.
6.Installthedipstickintotheoil-lltubesecurely.
Important:Changetheengineoilafterthe
rst5operatinghours;changeityearly
thereafter.RefertoChangingtheEngineOil
(page17).
9
AdjustingtheCutting
Height
WARNING
Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyou
intocontactwiththemovingblade,causing
seriousinjury.
•Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving
partstostop.
•Weargloveswhilehandlingthecutting
unit.
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themufer
willbehotandcanseverelyburnyou.
Keepawayfromthehotmufer.
Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired.
1.TurnthefuelswitchtotheOFFposition.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Tipthemachineonitssidewiththedipstick
down.
4.Wearingprotectivegloves,removetheblade
boltandcuttingunit.
5.Positionthespacerstothedesiredheight,then
installthecuttingunitasshowninFigure13.
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Figure13
1.Cutterbar
4.Bladebolt
2.Spacers
5.Largespacer
3.Bladeretainer
Note:Thelargespacermustbedirectlybelow
theimpelleratalltimes.
6.Torquethebladeboltto25N∙m(18ft-lb).
DuringOperation
DuringOperatingSafety
GeneralSafety
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.Shutofftheengine,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
•Whenyoureleasetheoperator-presencecontrol,
theengineshouldshutoffandthebladeshould
stopwithin3seconds.Ifnot,stopusingyour
machineimmediatelyandcontactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflighting.
•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin
wetconditionsifpossible.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayblockyourview.
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcausea
slip-and-fallaccident.
•Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafter
strikinganobjectorifthereisanabnormal
vibrationinthemachine.Makeallnecessary
repairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themuferwillbe
hotandcanseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfrom
thehotmufer.
•Useaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby
TheToro®Companyonly.
10
SlopeSafety
•Beforeoperatingonanyslope,completeasite
surveytodeterminetheactualslopewhereyou
willoperatethemachine.
•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Poorfootingcould
causeaslip-and-fallaccident.
•Mowwithcautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.
•Whenusingthemachine,alwayskeepbothhands
onthehandle.
•Whencuttingfromthetopofasteepslopeand
youneedlongerreach,useanapprovedextended
handleifyouneedalongerreach.
StartingtheEngine
1.Placethethrottlecontroltothechokeposition,
ensurethatthefuelswitchisintheONposition.
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Figure14
2.Holdtheoperator-presencecontrolagainstthe
handle.
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Figure15
1.Handle
2.Operator-presencecontrol
3.Placeyourfootonthedeckandtiltthemachine
towardyou(Figure16).
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Figure16
4.Pulltherecoil-starthandle.
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstartafterseveral
attempts,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
11
AdjustingtheChoke
Usethethrottleassemblytoadjustthechoke(Figure
17).
g017367
Figure17
1.Chokeon2.Chokeoff
ShuttingOfftheEngine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Toshutofftheengine,releasetheoperator-presence
control(Figure18).
Important:Whenyoureleasethe
operator-presencecontrol,boththeengine
andbladeshouldstopwithin3seconds.Ifthey
donotstopproperly,stopusingyourmachine
immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
g017366
Figure18
12
OperatingTips
GeneralMowingTips
Important:Operatingthemachineonslopesof
morethan45°willcausesevereenginedamage
duetoalackoflubrication.Donotoperatethe
machineonslopesgreaterthan45°.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblade.Never
deliberatelymowoveranyobject.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,disconnect
thewirefromthesparkplug,andexaminethe
machinefordamage.
•Forbestperformance,installanewbladebefore
thecuttingseasonbegins.
•ReplacethebladewhennecessarywithaToro
replacementblade.
CuttingGrass
•Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeata
time.Donotcutbelowthehighestsettingunless
thegrassissparseoritislatefallwhengrass
growthbeginstoslowdown.RefertoAdjusting
theCuttingHeight(page10).
•Mowinggrassover15cm(6inches)inlengthis
notrecommended.Ifthegrassistoolong,the
machinemayplugandcausetheenginetostall.
•Wetgrassandleavestendtoclumpontheyard
andcancausethemachinetoplugortheengine
tostall.Avoidmowinginwetconditions.
WARNING
Wetgrassorleavescancauseserious
injuryifyouslipandcontacttheblade.
Mowonlyindryconditions,ifpossible.
•Beawareofapotentialrehazardinverydry
conditions,followalllocalrewarnings,andkeep
themachinefreeofdrygrassandleafdebris.
•Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,
try1ormoreofthefollowing:
–Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened.
–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.
–Raisethecuttingheightonyourmachine.
–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.
–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull
swathwitheachpass.
CuttingLeaves
•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn
showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneed
tomakemorethanasinglepassovertheleaves.
•Mowinggrassover15cm(6inches)inlengthis
notrecommended.Iftheleafcoveristoothick,the
machinemayplugandcausetheenginetostall.
•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemachine
doesnotcuttheleavesnelyenough.
13
AfterOperation
AfterOperatingSafety
GeneralSafety
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp
preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine
inanyenclosure.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
HaulingSafety
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.
•Securethemachine.
•Usecarewhenloadingandunloadingthemachine
toavoidsharpedges.
CleaningtheMachine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Aftereachuse
WARNING
Themachinemaydislodgematerialfrom
underthemachinehousing.
•Weareyeprotection.
•Stayintheoperatingposition(behindthe
handle).
•Donotallowbystandersinthearea.
1.Tipthemachineonitssidewiththedipstick
down.
2.Useabrushorcompressedairtoremovegrass
anddebrisfromtheexhaustguard,thetopcowl,
andthesurroundingdeckareas.
14
Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Ensurethattheengineshutsoffwithin3secondsafterreleasingthe
operator-presencecontrol.
•Cleangrassclippingsanddirtfromtheentiremachine.
Aftereachuse
•Cleangrassclippingsanddirtfromtheentiremachine.
Beforestorage
•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedandbeforeannualstorage.
•Cleanthecoolingsystem;removegrassclippings,debris,ordirtfromtheengine
aircoolingnsandstarter.Cleanthesystemmorefrequentlyindirtyorhigh-chaff
conditions.
Yearly
•Servicetheairlter;serviceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Servicethesparkplugandreplaceitifnecessary.
•Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened(morefrequentlyiftheedgedullsquickly).
MaintenanceSafety
•Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug
beforeperforminganymaintenanceprocedure.
•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing
themachine.
•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.Weargloveswhen
servicingtheblade.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.
•Tippingthemachinemaycausethefueltoleak.
Fuelisammableandexplosive,andcancause
personalinjury.Runtheenginedryorremovethe
fuelwithahandpump;neversiphonthefuel.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly
genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories.
Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby
othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and
suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
15
PreparingforMaintenance
WARNING
Tippingthemachinemaycausethefuelto
leak.Fuelisammable,explosiveandcan
causepersonalinjury.
Runtheenginedryorremovethefuelwitha
handpump;neversiphon.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthe
sparkplug(Figure19)beforeperformingany
maintenanceprocedure.
Important:Alwaystipthemachineontoits
side,withthedipstickdown.Ifthemachine
istippedinanotherdirection,oilmayllthe
valvetrain,requiringatleast30minutesto
drain.
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Figure19
1.Spark-plugwire
3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),
connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.
ServicingtheAirFilter
ServiceInterval:Yearly
1.Pressdownonthelatchtabsontopofthe
air-ltercover(Figure20).
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Figure20
1.Cover
3.Filter
2.Latchtabs
2.Openthecover.
3.Removetheair-lterelements(Figure20).
4.Inspecttheairlterandreplaceitifitisdamaged
orexcessivelydirty.
5.Inspectthepaperairlter.
A.Ifthelterisdamagedoriswetwithoilor
fuel,replaceit.
B.Ifthelterisdirty,tapitonahardsurface
severaltimesorblowcompressedairless
than207kPa(30psi)throughthesideof
thelterthatfacestheengine.
Note:Donotbrushthedirtoffthelter;
brushingforcesdirtintothebers.
6.Removedirtfromtheair-lterbodyandcover
usingamoistrag.
Important:Donotwipedirtintotheairduct.
7.Inserttheair-lterelementsintotheair-lter
body.
8.Installthecover.
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ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Note:Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechanging
theoiltowarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarries
morecontaminants.
EngineOilSpecications
Engineoilcapacity
0.59L(20oz)
OilviscositySAE10W-30multigrade
mineraloil
APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher
1.Ensurethatthefueltankcontainslittleornofuel
sothatthefueldoesnotleakwhenyoutipthe
engineontoitsside.
2.RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page9).
3.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap
counterclockwiseandpullingitout(Figure21).
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Figure21
1.Full3.Low
2.High
4.Tipthemachineontoitsside(sothattheairlter
isup)todraintheusedoilfromtheoil-lltube.
5.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemachineto
theoperatingposition.
6.Carefullypourabout3/4oftheenginecapacity
ofoilintotheoil-lltube.
7.Wait3minutesfortheoiltosettleintheengine.
8.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
9.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,butdonot
screwitin,thenremovethedipstick.
10.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure21).
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoolow,
carefullypourasmallamountofoilintothe
oil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeatsteps
8through10untiltheoillevelonthedipstick
iscorrect.
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoohigh,
draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelonthe
dipstickiscorrect.
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo
lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,you
maydamagetheengine.
11.Installthedipstickintotheoil-lltubesecurely.
12.Recycletheusedoilproperly.
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Servicethesparkplugand
replaceitifnecessary.
UseaT orosparkplug;contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(Figure
19).
3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.
Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,or
dirtysparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodes
becausegritenteringthecylindercan
damagetheengine.
5.Setthegapontheplugto0.76mm(0.030inch)
asshowninFigure22.
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Figure22
1.Center-electrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)
2.Sideelectrode
6.Installthesparkplug.
7.T orquetheplugto27to30N∙m(20to22ft-lb).
8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
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ReplacingtheBlade
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Important:Youwillneedatorquewrenchto
installthebladeproperly.Ifyoudonothavea
torquewrenchorareuncomfortableperforming
thisprocedure,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
Examinethebladewheneveryourunoutoffuel.Ifthe
bladeisdamagedorcracked,replaceitimmediately.
Ifthebladeedgeisdullornicked,haveitsharpened
andbalanced,orreplaceit.
WARNING
Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecan
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
•Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
•Weargloveswhenservicingtheblade.
1.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page16).
2.Tipthemachineontoitsside,withthedipstick
down.
3.Useablockofwoodtoholdthebladesteady.
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Figure23
4.Removetheblade(turnthebladebolt
counterclockwise),savingallthemounting
hardware.
5.Installthenewblade(turnthebladebolt
clockwise)andallmountinghardware.
Important:Positionthecurvedendsofthe
bladetopointtowardthemachinehousing.
6.Useatorquewrenchtotightenthebladebolt
to25N∙m(18ft-lb).
Important:Whileholdingthebladewith
ablockofwood,putyourweightbehind
theratchetorwrenchandtightenthe
boltsecurely.Thisboltisverydifcultto
overtighten.
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Storage
Storethemachineinacool,clean,dryplace.
PreparingtheMachinefor
Storage
WARNING
Fuelvaporscanexplode.
•Donotstorefuelmorethan30days.
•Donotstorethemachineinanenclosure
nearanopename.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringit.
1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuel
stabilizertothefuelasdirectedbytheengine
manufacturer.
2.Runthemachineuntiltheengineshutsofffrom
runningoutoffuel.
3.Primetheengineandstartitagain.
4.Allowtheenginetorununtilitshutsoff.
Whenyoucannolongerstarttheengine,itis
sufcientlydry.
5.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
6.Removethesparkplug,add30ml(1oz)of
oilthroughthespark-plughole,andpullthe
starterropeslowlyseveraltimestodistribute
oilthroughoutthecylindertopreventcylinder
corrosionduringtheoff-season.
7.Installthesparkplugandtightenitwithatorque
wrenchto20N∙m(15ft-lb).
8.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thewireisnotconnectedtothespark
plug.
1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
2.Theholeinthefuel-capventis
plugged.
2.Cleantheholeinthefuel-capventor
replacethefuelcap.
3.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.
3.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe
gapifnecessary.Replacethespark
plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
Theenginedoesnotstart.
4.Thefueltankisemptyorthefuel
systemcontainsstalefuel.
4.Drainand/orllthefueltankwithfresh
fuel.Iftheproblempersists,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Theholeinthefuel-capventis
plugged.
1.Cleantheholeinthefuel-capventor
replacethefuelcap.
2.Theairlterelementisdirtyandis
restrictingtheairow.
2.Cleantheairlterpre-cleanerand/or
replacethepaperairlter.
3.Theundersideofthemachinehousing
containsclippingsanddebris.
3.Cleanunderthemachinehousing.
4.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.
4.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe
gapifnecessary.Replacethespark
plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
5.Theengineoil-levelistoolow,too
high,orexcessivelydirty.
5.Checktheengineoil.Changetheoilif
itisdirty;addordraintheoiltoadjust
theoilleveltotheFullmarkonthe
dipstick.
Theenginestartshardorlosespower.
6.Thefueltankcontainsstalefuel.
6.Drainandllthefueltankwithfresh
fuel.
1.Thewireisnotconnectedtothespark
plug.
1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
2.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.
2.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe
gapifnecessary.Replacethespark
plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
Theenginerunsrough.
3.Theairlterelementisdirtyandis
restrictingtheairow.
3.Cleantheairlterpre-cleanerand/or
replacethepaperairlter.
1.Theundersideofthemachinehousing
containsclippingsanddebris.
1.Cleanunderthemachinehousing.
2.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.2.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.
3.Theblademountingboltloose.3.Tightentheblademountingbolt.
Themachineorenginevibrates
excessively.
4.Thebladeisbentorisoutofbalance.
4.Balancetheblade.Ifthebladeisbent,
replaceit.
1.Youaremowinginthesamepattern
repeatedly.
1.Changethemowingpattern.
2.Theundersideofthemachinehousing
containsclippingsanddebris.
2.Cleanunderthemachinehousing.
Thereisanunevencuttingpattern.
3.Thebladeisdull.
3.Sharpenandbalancetheblade.
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Toro HoverPro 550 Machine User manual

HoverPro 550 Machine
Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
HoverPro 550 Machine
Category
Lawnmowers
Type
User manual
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