Toro 10in Cultivator User manual

Brand: Toro

Model: 10in Cultivator

Category: Mini tillers

Type: User manual

Toro 10in Cultivator is designed to make gardening tasks easier and more efficient. With its powerful engine and durable tines, it can cultivate soil up to 8 inches deep and 6 to 10 inches wide, making it ideal for preparing seedbeds, mixing compost, and weeding. The adjustable wheels and drag stake allow for precise depth control, while the continuous-variable throttle provides easy speed adjustment. Safety features include a lock pin to keep the drag stake securely in place and a curved tine guard to prevent debris from being thrown towards the operator.

FormNo.3441-764RevC

10inCultivator

ModelNo.58601—SerialNo.321000001andUp

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3441-764*

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode

Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon

anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered

landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark

arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin

effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,

equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Introduction

Thiscultivatorisintendedtobeusedbyresidential

homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperatorsto

cultivateandlevelsoilaswellasblendlandscape

materials,compostandfertilizer.Usingthisproduct

forpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecouldprove

dangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid

injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor

operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

Visitwww.T oro.comformoreinformation,including

safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,

helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or

additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService

DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel

andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1

identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace

provided.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas

safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol

(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause

seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe

recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation

worthyofspecialattention.

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Contents

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

GeneralSafety...................................................3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4

Setup........................................................................5

1AssemblingtheHandle....................................5

2RotatingtheDragStake...................................6

ProductOverview.....................................................7

Controls.............................................................7

Specications....................................................8

BeforeOperation...................................................8

BeforeOperationSafety.....................................8

AddingFuel........................................................9

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................10

RemovingandInstallingtheTines....................10

DuringOperation..................................................11

DuringOperationSafety....................................11

StartingtheEngine...........................................12

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................12

AdjustingtheWheels........................................12

AdjustingtheDragStake..................................13

OperatingTips.................................................13

AfterOperation....................................................14

AfterOperationSafety......................................14

HaulingtheMachine.........................................14

Maintenance...........................................................15

MaintenanceSafety..........................................15

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........15

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................15

PreparingforMaintenance...............................15

EngineMaintenance...........................................16

ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................16

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................16

Storage...................................................................17

StorageSafety..................................................17

CleaningandStoringtheMachine....................17

Troubleshooting......................................................19

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith

ANSIB71.8-2016.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand

feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety

instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions

andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon

themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe

engine.

•Donotputyourhands,feet,otherbodyparts,or

clothingnearmovingpartsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand

functioningproperlyonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating

area.

•Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,

familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically

capabletooperatethemachine.

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.

Allowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,

unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe

machine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan

resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,

complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways

payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol

,which

meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety

instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions

mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea

ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

decal144-4726

144-4726

1.Squeezethethrottletoengagethetines.

decal144-4732

144-4732

1.Presstheprimer3times,pushthechokeleverdown,pull

therecoil-starthandle,andoncetheengineisrunningpull

thechokeleverup.

decal133-8062

133-8062

decal144-4727

144-4727

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

5.Warning—lookbehindyouwhenoperatingthemachinein

reverse.

2.Warning—alloperatorsshouldbetrainedbeforeoperating

themachine.

6.Warning—donotoperateoverburiedlines.

3.Warning—keepbystandersaway.

7.Warning—keepfeetawayfrommovingparts.

4.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand

shieldsinplace.

8.Warning—shutofftheengineanddisconnectthespark

plugandreadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperforming

maintenance.

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

Qty.

Use

Knobnut4

Curvedwasher

Saddlebolt

Middlehandlebar1

Upperlefthandlebar

Upperrighthandlebar1

Assemblethehandle.

Nopartsrequired

–

Rotatethedragstake.

AssemblingtheHandle

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

4Knobnut

Curvedwasher

Saddlebolt

1Middlehandlebar

Upperlefthandlebar

1Upperrighthandlebar

Procedure

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Setthewheelstothelowestposition;Adjusting

theWheels(page12).

3.Attachthemiddlehandlebartothelower

handlebar.

Note:Youcaninstallitintheupperorlower

holes,dependingonheightpreference.

Important:Donotovertightentheknob

nuts.

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Figure3

1.Middlehandle

4.Curvedwasher(2)

2.Lowerhandle

5.Saddlebolt(2)

3.Knobnut(2)

4.Attachtheupperrightandupperlefthandlebars

tothemiddlehandlebar.

Important:Donotovertightentheknob

nuts.

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Figure4

1.Knobnut(2)4.Leftupperhandle

2.Curvedwasher(2)

5.Rightupperhandle

3.Saddlebolt(2)

RotatingtheDragStake

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Removethelockpin.

2.Rotatethedragstakesothatitpointsdownward,

facingtowardthetines.

3.Installthelockpin.

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Figure5

1.Lockpin2.Dragstake

ProductOverview

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Figure6

1.Engineon/offswitch

6.Engine

2.Chokelever

7.Fuelcap

3.Throttlecontrol8.Tines

4.Handlebar-heightadjustment9.Primerbulb

5.Starterhandle

10.Wheelverticalguide

Controls

EngineOn/OffSwitch

UsetheengineOn/Offswitchtoshuttheengineoff.

EnsurethattheswitchisintheONpositionbefore

startingtheengine.

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa

continuous-variablesetting.

Operatethemachineusingfullthrottleforbest

performance.

ChokeLever

MovethechokeleverontheenginetotheCHOKE

positionwheninitiallystartingacoldengine,then

moveitintotheRUNpositiononcestarted.

Specications

Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

Height

97cm(38inches)

Length

89cm(35inches)

Width

46cm(18inches)

Weight

15kg(33lb)

Cultivatingwidth15to25cm(6to10inches)

CultivatingdepthUpto20cm(8inches)

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety

certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro

replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement

partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers

couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe

productwarranty.

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations

mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.

Allowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,

unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe

machine.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas

deectorsand/orgrasscatcher,areinplaceand

functioningproperly.Donotoperatethemachine

unlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.

•Knowhowtoshutofftheenginequickly.

•Inspectthemachinefrequentlytoensurethatit

isinsafeworkingconditionandthatshearbolts,

engine-mountingbolts,andotherfastenersare

properlytightened.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith

theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine

couldthrow.

•Contactwiththemovingtineswillcauseserious

injury.Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearthem.

FuelSafety

•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisextremely

ammableanditsvaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothetank

whiletheengineisrunning.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforellingthefueltank.

•Donotllthefueltankindoors.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such

asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace

containersontheground,awayfromthevehicle

beforelling.

•Removethemachinefromthetruckortrailer

beforellingthefueltank.Ifthisisnotpossible,

thenaddfuelfromaportablecontainerratherthan

fromafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat

alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea

nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.

•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurelyafterfueling.

•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;

movethemachineawayfromthespillandavoid

creatingasourceofignitionuntilthefuelvapors

havedissipated.

•Storefuelinafuelcontainerandkeepitoutofthe

reachofchildren.

•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term

exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand

illness.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe

nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.

–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

TypeUnleadedgasoline

Minimumoctanerating

87(US)or91(research

octane;outsidetheUS)

Ethanol

Nomorethan10%byvolume

MethanolNone

MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl

ether)

Lessthan15%byvolume

Oil

2-cycleoil;mixedin50:1

fuel-to-oilratio

Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel

fromareputablesource.

MixingFuel

Thisproductispoweredbya2-cycleengineand

requirespre-mixingfueland2-cycleoil.Pre-mix

unleadedgasolineand2-cycleengineoilinaclean

containerapprovedforfuel.Donotmixquantities

largerthanusableina30-dayperiod.

Important:Topreventenginedamage,donotuse

automotiveoil(suchasSAE30or10W30)orfuel

mixedatthewrongfuel-to-oilratio.

50:1Fuel-to-OilRatioMixingChart

Fuel

Oil

3.8L(1USgallon)76ml(2.6oz)

7.6L(2USgallons)152ml(5.1oz)

19L(5USgallons)380ml(13oz)

1.Pour1.9L(0.5USgallon)fresh,unleadedfuel

intoanapprovedfuelcontainer.

2.Add2-cycleoiltothefuelaccordingtothechart.

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Figure7

3.Installthecaponthefuelcontainer.

4.Shakethecontainertomixthefuelandoil

thoroughly.

5.Slowlyremovethecapandaddtheremaining

amountoffuel.

Note:Donotmixfuelandoilinthefueltank.Oilat

roomtemperaturemixeseasierandmorethoroughly

thancoldoil.Oilbelow0°C(32°F)requiresadditional

mixing.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep

thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe

fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh

fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

FillingtheFuelTank

Fuel-tankcapacity:1.1L(36oz)

Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditional

information.

FillthefueltankasshowninFigure8.

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Figure8

PerformingDaily

Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe

EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page15).

RemovingandInstalling

theTines

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoffthe

engine,andallowtheenginetocool.

2.Removethehairpincotterfromeachendofthe

tineshaft.

g334235

Figure9

1.Hairpincotter

3.Slidethetinesofftheshaft.

4.Slidetheinnertines(“B”and“C”)ontheshaft.

Note:Thelettersarestampedonthetines.

Slidetine“B”ontheleftsideoftheshaft,and

slidetine“C”totherightsideoftheshaft.

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Figure10

5.Slidetheoutertines(“A”and“D”)ontheshaft,

sothattheorderofthetinesis“A”,“B”,“C”,“D”,

whenviewedfromtheoperatingposition.

Note:Ensurethatthehubcollarsonboththe

leftandrightpairsoftinesfaceeachotherto

ensureadequatespacingbetweenthetine

blades.

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Figure11

1.Hubcollar

6.Installahairpincotteroneachendofthetine

shaft.

Note:Todigmoreaggressively,reversetheorder

ofthetinessothatthetipsfaceforward(“D”,“C”,

“B”,“A”,whenviewedfromtheoperatingposition)as

showninFigure12.

Note:Foramorenarrowdiggingwidth,donotinstall

tines“A”and“D”instep5.

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Figure12

Tineorderformoreaggressivedigging

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat

causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty

damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Usingapoweredwalk-behindcultivatoris

strenuous.Youmustbeingoodphysicalcondition

andmentallyalert.Ifyouhaveamedicalcondition

thatmightbeaggravatedbystrenuouswork,check

withyourdoctorbeforeoperatingthemachine.

•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

forallmovingpartstostop,anddisconnectthe

wirefromthesparkplugbeforeexaminingthe

machinefordamage.Vibrationisoftenawarning

signoftrouble.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore

resumingoperation.

•Donotoperatethemachineathightransport

speedsonhardorslipperysurfaces.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby

attemptingtotillorcultivatetoodeepandattoo

fastarate.

•Donotpickuporcarryamachinewhiletheengine

isrunning.

•Exercisecautionandbesureofyourfooting,

especiallywhenbackingup,toavoidslippingor

falling.

•Becarefulwhencultivatinginhardground.The

tinescancatchinthegroundandpropelthe

machineforward.Ifthisoccurs,letgoofthe

machine;donottrytorestrainit.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhencrossinggravel

surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.

•Donotleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.

Allowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,

unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe

machine.

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,whichis

anodorless,deadlypoison.

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byTheToro®Company.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor

overspeedtheengine.

•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting;keeparmholdon

thehandleandwalk,neverrun.

•Allowthemuferandengineareatocoolbefore

touchingthem.

•Thetinesshouldnotrotatewhentheengineis

idling;iftheydorotate,contactyourAuthorized

ServiceDealer.

•Ifanobjectbecomeslodgedinthetines,shutoff

theengine,disconnectthewirefromthespark

plug,andallowtheenginetocoolbeforeremoving

theobject.

StartingtheEngine

1.Presstheprimerbulbuntiltheprimerhoseis

lledwithgas.

Note:Allowthebulbtoreturntoitsoriginal

positionbetweenpresses.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire

priming.

2.MovethechokelevertotheCHOKEposition.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire

choking.

3.PresstheengineOn/OffswitchtotheON

position.

4.Standintheoperatingpositionandgrabthe

handlebarwith1hand.

5.Withyourotherhand,pullthestarterhandle

lightlyuntilyoufeelresistance,thenpullthe

handlebriskly.Returnthestarterhandlegently.

Note:Iftheenginedoesnotstartafter5or6

pulls,presstheprimerbulbonceandpullthe

starterhandleagain.

6.Oncetheengineisrunning,movethechoke

levermidwaybetweentheCHOKEandRUN

positions.

7.Whentheenginerunssmoothly,movethechoke

levertotheRUNposition.

8.Squeezethethrottlelevertothedesiredspeed.

Note:Usefullthrottlewhenpossible.Donotlet

themachineidleforextendedperiodsoftime.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.Releasethethrottlelever.

2.Remainintheoperatingpositionandgrabthe

handlebarwith1hand.

3.MovetheengineOn/OffswitchtotheOFF

position.

4.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving

theoperatingposition.

AdjustingtheWheels

Adjustthewheelsto1of3positions.Usethelow

positionwhentransportingthecultivatoroverlevel

surfaceswhiletheengineisoff.Usethemiddleand

highpositionstohelpstabilizethemachinewhen

cultivatingatdifferentdepths.

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Figure13

1.Highposition3.Lowposition

2.Middleposition

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe

engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Pullthelockingsleeveawayoutofthevertical

guidetotheunlockedposition(Figure14).

3.Slidethewheelstothedesiredposition.

4.Releasethelockingsleeveandensureitlocks

intoanotchintheverticalguide.

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Figure14

1.Lockingsleeve—locked

position

2.Lockingsleeve—unlocked

position

AdjustingtheDragStake

Thedragstakehelpsregulatecultivatingdepthand

preventsthecultivatorfromjerkingforwardduring

operation.Setthedragstakeinthelowestposition

toincreaseresistancetoforwardmotionandtodig

deeper.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe

engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Removethelockpin.

3.Positionthedragstaketothedesireddepthwith

thetippointingdownward.

4.Securethedragstakewiththelockpin.

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Figure15

1.Lockpin2.Dragstake

OperatingTips

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethecultivator

andremoveallobjectssuchaslargerocks,

trash,andbranchesbeforecultivatingtoprevent

equipmentdamage.

•Theclutchtransfersmaximumpowerafterabout

2hoursofnormaloperation.Duringthisbreak-in

period,theclutchmayslip.Keeptheclutchfreeof

oilandothermoistureforefcientoperation.

•Alwaysbegincultivatingwiththeslowestground

speedpossible.Increasethespeedifconditions

permit.

•Donotplaceexcessivebodyweightonthe

cultivator.Usetheweightofthemachineto

cultivatemoreefciently.

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.

Allowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,

unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe

machine.

•Cleandebrisfromthemachinetohelpprevent

res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

HaulingSafety

•Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbefore

loadingthemachineforhauling.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.

HaulingtheMachine

DANGER

Whentransportingthemachineinsidean

enclosedspaceinsideavehicle,fuelandfuel

vaporsmayigniteandcauseseriousinjury

ordeath.

Transportthemachineinanuprightposition

inanopenvehicleorremovefuelfromthe

machine.

Ensurethatthefuelcapistightandtransportthe

machineinanuprightpositioninanopenvehicle.

Securethemachinefrommovement.

Iffuelispresentinthefueltankandyoumusttransport

themachineinanenclosedvehicle,continueas

follows:

1.Drainthefuelintoanapprovedfuelcontainer.

2.Startthemachineandrunituntilitshutsoff.

3.Wipeawayanyfuelspillsandallowthemachine

todry.

4.Tightlyscrewonthefuelcap.

5.Securethemachinefrommovement.

Maintenance

MaintenanceSafety

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.

Allowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,

unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe

machine.

•Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug

beforeperforminganymaintenanceprocedure.

•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing

themachine.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition.Replace

allworn,damaged,ormissingpartsanddecals.

Keepallfastenerstighttoensurethatthemachine

isinsafeworkingcondition.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,

useonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand

accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories

madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,

andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

•Weargloveswhenservicingthetines.Donot

repairoralterthem.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checktheairlter.

•Cleandebrisfromcoolingns,airinletsandlinkages.

Every20hours

•Cleantheairlter.(Cleandailyinextremelydustyconditions.)

•Replacetheairlter.

•Check,clean,andgapthesparkplug.

Yearly

•Replacetheairlter.

•Replacethesparkplug.

Pre-Maintenance

Procedures

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe

engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark

plug.

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Figure16

1.Spark-plugwire

3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),

connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.

Important:Beforetippingthemachineto

replacetheblade,allowthefueltanktorun

drythroughnormalusage.Ifyoumusttip

themachinepriortorunningoutoffuel,use

ahandfuelpumptoremovethefuel.

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirFilter

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check

theairlter.

Every20hours—Cleantheairlter.(Clean

dailyinextremelydustyconditions.)

Every20hours—Replacetheairlter.

Yearly—Replacetheairlter.

1.MovethechokelevertotheCHOKEposition.

2.Squeezethelatchtabsandrotatetheairlter

coveroffthemachine.

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Figure17

1.Airltercover3.Filter-reinforcementplate

2.Foamlterelement4.Latchtab(2)

3.Removeandinspectthefoamlterelement.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifit

istornorworn.

4.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand

warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse

itthoroughly.

Important:Donottwistthefoamelement

whilecleaningit.

5.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

6.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil(30or

40weight),thensqueezeouttheexcessoil.

7.Installthelteroverthelter-reinforcement

plate.Pressthefoamlterevenlyovertheplate

toensureitisfullyseatedintoitssealedposition.

8.Installtheairltercover.Ensurethatitsnaps

intoplaceandissecuredbythelatchtabs.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every20hours—Check,clean,and

gapthesparkplug.

Yearly—Replacethesparkplug.

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside

electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.

Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling

thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto

checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewspark

plug(s)ifnecessary.

Type:TorchL7RTC,ChampionRCJ8Y ,orequivalent

Airgap:0.71mm(0.028inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark

plug.

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Figure18

1.Spark-plugwire

2.Cleanaroundthesparkplugstopreventdirt

fromenteringtheengineandpotentiallycausing

damage.

3.Removethesparkplug.

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa

blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or

cracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the

engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe

insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.71mm(0.028inch).

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Figure19

InstallingtheSparkPlug

1.Threadthesparkplugclockwiseintothe

spark-plugholebyhand.

2.Rotatethesparkplugclockwiseusinga

spark-plugwrenchuntiltheplugandsealing

washerareseated.

3.Tightenthesparkplugasfollows:

•Wheninstallingtheoriginalsparkplug,

tightenthepluganadditional1/2turn.

•Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tightenthe

pluganadditional1/8to1/4turn.

Important:Aloosesparkplugmaycause

thecylindertooverheat.Anover-tightspark

plugmaydamagethethreadsinthecylinder

head.

4.Connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.

Storage

StorageSafety

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.

Allowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,

unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe

machine.

•Runtheenginedryorremovethefuelwithahand

pump;neversiphonthefuel.Ifyoumustdrainthe

fueltank,doitoutdoors.

•FollowtheinstructionsinthisOperator’sManual

tosafelyunload,transport,andstorethemachine.

•Donotstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel

tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare

present,suchashotwaterandspaceheatersand

clothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore

storingthemachineinanenclosure.

•FollowtheinstructionsinthisOperator’sManual

forimportantinformationonstoringthemachine

foranextendedtime.

CleaningandStoringthe

Machine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoff

theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop

beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Removedebrisfromthecultivatortinesand

engine.

Important:Youcanwashthemachine

withmilddetergentandwater.Donot

pressure-washthemachine.Avoid

excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe

engineandtransmission.

3.Servicetheairlter;refertoServicingtheAir

Filter(page16).

4.Preparethemachineforstorageforover

30daysasfollows:

A.Addfuelstabilizer/conditionertofreshfuel

inthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom

thefuelstabilizermanufacturer.Donot

useanalcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor

methanol).

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank.

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitshutsoff.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining

stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan

thedurationrecommendedbythe

fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

5.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark

plug;refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page16).

Withthesparkplugremovedfromtheengine,

pour15ml(1tablespoon)ofengineoilintothe

sparkplughole.Installthesparkplugandpull

therecoilrope3timestocoatthecylinderwith

oil.Donotinstallthewireonthesparkplug.

6.Checkandtightenallfasteners.Repairor

replaceanypartthatisdamaged.

7.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint

isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Storethemachineinanuprightpositionina

clean,drygarageorstoragearea.Keepitout

ofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorizedusers.

Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

Troubleshooting

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.TheengineswitchisintheOFF

position.

1.MovetheswitchtotheONposition.

2.Thespark-plugwireislooseor

disconnected.

2.Installthewireonthesparkplug.

3.Thesparkplugiswet,pitted,fouled,or

thegapisincorrect.

3.Installanew,correctlygappedspark

plug.

Theenginedoesnotstart.

4.Thefuel-linehoseisnotpositionedat

thebottomofthefueltank.

4.Pushthefuel-linehoseintothefuelin

thefueltank.

1.Theairlterisdirty.1.Cleanorreplacetheairlter.

2.Thechokeispartiallyengaged.2.MovethechokelevertotheRUN

position.

Theenginerunsroughoroodsduring

operation.

3.Thecarburetorisoutofadjustment.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

1.Stalefuelisinthefuelsystem.1.Drainthefueltankandaddfreshfuel.

2.Thespark-plugwireislooseor

disconnected.

2.Installthewireonthesparkplug.

3.Thecarburetorisdirty.

3.Cleanthecarburetor,usefuel

stabilizer,anduseanewfuelcan.

Theengineisdifculttostart.

4.Thefuelisnotsufcientlyprimed.

4.Presstheprimerbulb3times,thenpull

recoilhandle.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thechokeisnotengaged.

2.MovethechokelevertotheCHOKE

position.

3.Theairlterisdirty.3.Cleanorreplacetheairlter.

4.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel

system.

4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or

failstokeeprunning.

5.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

5.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith

thepropertype.

1.Thefuellterisclogged.

1.Cleanthefueltankandreplacethe

fuellter.

2.Theaircleanerisdirtyordamaged.

2.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner

element.

3.Thecarburetorisoutofadjustment.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

Theenginemissesorlackspower.

4.Thesparkplugiswet,pitted,fouled,or

thegapisincorrect.

4.Installanew,correctlygappedspark

plug.

1.Thegascapisnotventing.

1.Cleanorreplacethegascap;check

thevent.

2.Thefuellterisplugged.2.Cleanorreplacethefuellter.

Theenginerunsandthenstops.

3.Thecarburetorisoutofadjustment.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

Theenginespeedistoohigh.

1.Thecarburetorisoutofadjustment.1.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

1.Theidlespeedistoohigh.1.Lowertheidlespeed. Thetinesturnwhenthemachineidles.

2.Theclutchspringisbroken.2.Replacetheclutch.

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