Toro 58630 User guide

Type
User guide
FormNo.3447-116RevA
8inEarthAuger
ModelNo.58630—SerialNo.321000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3447-116*
PRELIMINARY
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
Thisearthaugerisdesignedprimarilytodigvertical
holesintheearthfortheinstallationofposts,plants,
andotherconstructionandlandscapingneeds.Using
thisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
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.
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Thesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2)appearsbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessagesthatyoumustfollowtoavoid
accidents.Thissymbolwillappearwiththeword
Danger,Warning,orCaution.
Dangerindicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultindeath
orseriousinjury.
Warningindicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
Cautionindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminoror
moderateinjury.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
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PRELIMINARY
Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................5
AssemblingtheAuger.........................................6
ProductOverview.....................................................7
Controls.............................................................7
Specications....................................................8
Attachments/Accessories...................................8
BeforeOperation...................................................9
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................9
AddingFuel......................................................10
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................10
DuringOperation..................................................11
DuringOperationSafety....................................11
StartingtheEngine...........................................12
OperatingtheAuger.........................................12
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................12
AfterOperation....................................................13
AfterOperationSafety......................................13
Maintenance...........................................................14
MaintenanceSafety..........................................14
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........14
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................15
PreparingforMaintenance...............................15
EngineMaintenance...........................................15
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................15
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................16
AugerMaintenance..............................................17
MaintainingtheAuger.......................................17
Storage...................................................................18
StorageSafety..................................................18
CleaningandStoringtheMachine....................18
Troubleshooting......................................................19
Safety
GeneralSafety
DANGER
Theremaybeburiedutilitylinesinthework
area.Diggingintothemmaycauseashock
oranexplosion.
Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedfor
buriedlinesanddonotdiginmarkedareas.
Contactyourlocalmarkingserviceorutility
companytohavethepropertymarked(for
example,intheUS,call811forthenationwide
markingservice).
Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionson
themachineandinthemanual(s)beforestarting
themachine.Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththe
controlsandtheproperuseoftheequipment.
Knowhowtostopthemachineanddisengagethe
controlsquickly.
Donotallowyourhands,feet,orotherbodyparts
orclothingnearorunderrotatingpartsorany
othermovingpart.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutpropershields,
guards,orothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
Keepbystanders,especiallysmallchildren,and
petsoutoftheoperatingarea.
Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.Do
notallowadultstooperatetheequipmentwithout
properinstruction.
Allowonlyresponsibleindividualswhoarefamiliar
withtheinstuctionstooperatethemachine.Do
notallowchildrentooperatethismachine.Donot
allowadultstooperatethemachinewithoutproper
instruction.
Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire(andkeepitaway
fromtheplugtopreventaccidentalstarting)and
allowthemachinetocoolbeforeunclogging,
fueling,inspecting,adjusting,servicing,cleaning,
orstoringit.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
3
PRELIMINARY
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal133-8062
133-8062
4
PRELIMINARY
Still need the engine shroud decal
approved and inserted here.
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
DescriptionQty.Use
Powerhead1
Bolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)1
Locknut(3/8inch)1
Auger1
Fishtailpoint1
Assembletheauger.
5
PRELIMINARY
AssemblingtheAuger
1.Inserttheoutputshaftonthepowerheadintothe
openendoftheauger(Figure3).
2.Securethepowerheadtotheaugerusingthe
bolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)andlocknut(3/8inch)
asshowninFigure3.
3.Securetheshtailpointtotheauger(Figure3).
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Figure3
1.Outputshaftonthe
powerhead
4.Auger
2.Locknut(3/8inch)5.Fishtailpoint
3.Bolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)
6
PRELIMINARY
ProductOverview
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Figure4
1.Engine-starterhandle4.Throttlecontrols7.Engineprimer
2.Chokelever5.Spark-plugwire8.Outputshaft
3.Engineon/offswitch6.Fuel-tankcap9.Airlter
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine.
EngineOn/OffSwitch
UsetheengineOn/Offswitchtoshuttheengineoff.
EnsurethattheswitchisintheONpositionbefore
startingtheengine.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa
continuous-variablesetting.
Operatethemachineusingfullthrottleforbest
performance.
ChokeLever
MovethechokeleverontheenginetotheCHOKE
positionwheninitiallystartingacoldengine,then
moveitintotheRUNpositiononcestarted.
Engine-PrimerBulb
Pushtheengine-primerbulb3timestoprimethe
enginebeforestarting.
Engine-StarterHandle
Pullthestarterhandletostarttheengine.
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PRELIMINARY
Specications
Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Height41cm(16-3/16inches)
Length122cm(48.1inches)
Width51cm(20-3/16inches)
Weight16kg(35.7lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
8
PRELIMINARY
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.Do
notallowadultstooperatetheequipmentwithout
properinstruction.
Workingwiththismachineisstrenuous.Youmust
beingoodphysicalconditionandmentallyalert.If
youhaveanyconditionthatmightbeaggravated
bystrenuouswork,checkwithyourdoctorbefore
operatingthismachine.
Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire(andkeepitaway
fromtheplugtopreventaccidentalstarting)and
allowthemachinetocoolbeforeunclogging,
fueling,inspecting,adjusting,servicing,cleaning,
orstoringit.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutpropershields,
guards,orothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
Keeptheoperatingareaclearofallpersons,
particularlysmallchildren,andpets.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwilluse
theequipmentandremoveallforeignobjects.
Becomefamiliarwithallthesafetyandoperating
decalsonthemachineanditsattachmentsor
accessories.
Donotusethemachineaboveunderground
utilities,includingwaterlines,gaslines,electric
cables,orpipes.
FuelSafety
Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelis
extremelyammableanditsvaporsareexplosive.
Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.Fillthefuel
tankoutdoorswithextremecare.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltoahot
orrunningengine.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.Cleanupspilledfuelbefore
startingtheengine.
Ifyoumustdrainthefueltank,doitoutdoors.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle
beforelling.
Removefuel-poweredequipmentfromthetruck
ortrailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthis
isnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipment
withaportablecontainerratherthanfroma
fuel-dispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfueling
iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine
butmovethemachineawayfromthespilland
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
Donotstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel
tankorthefuelcontainerinsideabuildingwhere
ignitionsources(anopename,spark,orpilot
light)arepresent,suchasonhotwaterandspace
heaters,clothesdryers,etc.Allowtheengineto
coolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
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PRELIMINARY
AddingFuel
RecommendedFuel
TypeUnleadedgasoline
Minimumoctanerating87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)
EthanolNomorethan10%byvolume
MethanolNone
MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)
Lessthan15%byvolume
Oil2-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
FuelOil
3.8L(1USgallon)76ml(2.6oz)
7.6L(2USgallons)152ml(5.1oz)
19L(5USgallons)380ml(13oz)
1.Pour1.9L(0.5USgallon)fresh,unleadedfuel
intoanapprovedfuelcontainer.
2.Add2-cycleoiltothefuelaccordingtothechart.
Note:Whenyoupurchasethemachine,youwill
receivea76ml(2.6oz)bottleofoil.Mixthis
bottlewith3.8L(1USgallon)ofrecommended
fuel.
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Figure5
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(36oz)
Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditional
information.
FillthefueltankasshowninFigure6.
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Figure6
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page14).
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PRELIMINARY
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Wearappropriateclothing,includingeyeprotection
withsideshields;longpants;substantial,
slip-resistantfootwear;workgloves;andhearing
protection.Tiebacklonghairanddonotwear
looseclothingorloosejewelry.
Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
Donotallowyourhands,feet,orotherbodyparts
orclothingnearorunderthemovingparts.The
augerbeginsrotatingonceyoustarttheengine
andengagetheactivatingdevice.Theaugermay
momentarilyrotateafteryoureleasetheactivating
device.
Keeptheoperatingareaclearofallpersons,
particularlysmallchildren,andpets.
Disengageallclutchesandshiftthetransmission
intoneutralbeforestartingtheengine.
Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtothe
instructionsandwithyourfeetawayfromthe
auger.
Neverpickuporcarryamachinewhiletheengine
isrunning.
Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpulling
themachinetowardyou.T oavoidgettingpinned
againstastructure,ensureadequatedistance
beforereversingnearawallorfence.For
machineswithpoweredreversedrivecapability,
familiarizeyourselfwithhowtheemergencystop
controlworks.Itprovidesasecondarymeansof
stoppingpowertotheaugerinanemergency.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility
orlight.
Avoidoperatingthemachineinwetgrass.Always
besureofyourfooting;keeparmholdonthe
handleandwalk;neverrun.
Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.
Donotoperatethemachineathightransport
speedsonhardorslipperysurfaces.Lookbehind
andusecarewhenreversing.
Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,
disconnectthespark-plugwire,thoroughlyinspect
themachine(especiallythepowerheadandthe
auger)foranydamage,andrepairthemachine
beforestartingandoperatingthemachine.
Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,
shutofftheengineandcheckimmediatelyforthe
cause.Vibrationisgenerallyawarningsignof
trouble.
Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire(andkeepitaway
fromtheplugtopreventaccidentalstarting)and
allowthemachinetocoolbeforeunclogging,
fueling,inspecting,adjusting,servicing,cleaning,
orstoringit.
Thetemperatureofthemuferandnearbyareas
maybehotenoughtocauseaburn.Allowthe
muferandengineareastocoolbeforetouching
them.
Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspace,
wheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescan
collect.
Exerciseextremecautionwhencrossinggravel
surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.
Donotcarrypassengers.
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile
theengineisrunningexceptwherespecically
recommendedbyT oro.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.Useonlyattachmentsand
accessoriesapprovedbythemanufacturerofthe
machine(suchaswheelweights,counterweights,
cabs,etc.).
Donotoperatethemachineonsteepslopes.T o
preventoverturning,operatethemachineupand
downtheslope.
Avoidprolongedexposuretonoiseandvibration
fromengine-poweredequipment.Takeintermittent
breaksand/orwearhearingprotectionfromengine
noiseawellasheavyworkglovestoreducethe
vibrationinthehands.
Donottransportthemachinefromoneplaceto
anotherwiththeenginerunning.
Theaugershouldnotrotatewhenyourelease
thedrivecontrolleverintotheNeutralposition.If
themachinedoesrotatewheninneutral,contact
customerserviceforinstructions.
Ifanobjectbecomeslodgedintheauger,shutoff
theengineandallowittocoolbeforeattemptingto
removetheforeignobject.
Donotruntheengineoutdoorswhereexhaust
fumesmaybepullingintoabuilding.
Donotruntheengineoutdoorsinapoorly
ventilatedarea,wheretheexhaustfumesmaybe
trappedandnoteasilytakenaway(e.g.,inalarge
holeorareaswherehillssurroundyourworking
area).
Alwaysruntheenginewiththeexhaustandmufer
directedawayfromyou.
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PRELIMINARY
Donotdirecttheexhaustmufertowardanyone.
Peopleshouldalwaysbeawayduringoperation.
Donotleavethemachineunattendedwhenthe
engineisrunning.
Theaugershouldnotrotatewhentheengineis
idling;otherwise,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
Theearthbladeisverysharp.Useextreme
cautionwhendrillingaholeorreplacingtheblade.
StartingtheEngine
1.Presstheprimerbulbuntiltheprimerhoseis
lledwithgasoline.
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.
OperatingtheAuger
DANGER
Theremaybeburiedutilitylinesinthework
area.Diggingintothemmaycauseashock
oranexplosion.
Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedfor
buriedlinesanddonotdiginmarkedareas.
Contactyourlocalmarkingserviceorutility
companytohavethepropertymarked(for
example,intheUS,call811forthenationwide
markingservice).
Important:Donotoperatethemachineonice;
otherwise,damagemayoccur.
1.Seattheaugertipintotheearthatthelocation
ofthedesiredhole.
2.Pressthethrottletriggerlocatedontheright
handlebarofthemachineuntiltheenginespeed
(rpm)increasesandtheclutchengages.
3.Afterstartingtheauger,drillholeswithout
placingexcessivebodyweightontheunit.
Inmostsoils,theaugeroperatesmostefciently
withashavingactioncausedbytheweightof
themachine.
4.Whendrilling,payattentiontotheamountof
earthyouareremovingfromthehole.
Astheaugergoesdeeper,youshouldlift
themachineoutoftheholeinintervalsthat
correspondtoreasonablesoilweightthatyou
canlift.
Note:Using2operatorseasesclearingthe
holeandliftingtheaugeroutofthehole.
Note:Theclutchwilltransfermaximumpower
afterapproximately2hoursofnormaloperation.
Duringthisbreak-inperiod,clutchslippagemay
occur.Keeptheclutchfreeofoilandmoisture
forefcientoperation.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.Releasethethrottlelever.
2.Remainintheoperatingpositionandgrabthe
handlebarwith1hand.
3.MovetheengineOn/OffswitchtotheOFF
position.
4.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving
theoperatingposition.
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PRELIMINARY
AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire(andkeepitaway
fromtheplugtopreventaccidentalstarting)and
allowthemachinetocoolbeforeunclogging,
fueling,inspecting,adjusting,servicing,cleaning,
orstoringit.
Cleandebrisfromthemachinetohelpprevent
res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
Followthemanufacturersrecommendationsfor
safeloading,unloading,transport,andstorageof
themachine.
HaulingSafety
Disconnectthespark-plugwirebeforeloadingthe
machineforhauling.
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.
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PRELIMINARY
Maintenance
MaintenanceSafety
Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire(andkeepitaway
fromtheplugtopreventaccidentalstarting)and
allowthemachinetocoolbeforeunclogging,
fueling,inspecting,adjusting,servicing,cleaning,
orstoringit.
Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing
themachine.
Keepthemachine,attachments,andaccessories
insafeworkingcondition.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition.Check
shearbolts,enginemountingbolts,andotherbolts
atfrequentintervalsforpropertightnesstoensure
thatthemachineisinsafeworkingcondition.
Donotattempttorepairthemachineunless
youhavethepropertoolsandinstructionsfor
disassembly,assembly,andrepairofthemachine.
Regularlyinspectthemachine.Ensurethatparts
arenotbent,damaged,orloose.
Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,
useonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories
madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,
andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
BeforeeachuseordailyChecktheairlter.
Every20hours
Cleantheairlter.(Cleandailyinextremelydustyconditions.)
Replacetheairlter.
Check,clean,andgapthesparkplug.
Every50hoursOpenthegearcaseandcheckthegreaselevel.
YearlyReplacetheairlter.
Replacethesparkplug.
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PRELIMINARY
Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug.
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Figure7
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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Figure8
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.
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PRELIMINARY
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every20hours—Check,clean,and
gapthesparkplug.
Yearly—Replacethesparkplug.
Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.
Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling
thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto
checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewspark
plug(s)ifnecessary.
Type:T orchL7RTC,ChampionRCJ8Y ,orequivalent
Airgap:0.71mm(0.028inch)
RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug.
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Figure9
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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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.
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AugerMaintenance
MaintainingtheAuger
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
Gearcasegreasecapacity:118mL(4oz)
1.Addgreaseonlyifthelevelofthegreaseis
belowtopofthegears.
Important:Donotoverllthegearcase.
2.Keepallscrews,nuts,andboltstight.
3.Forcold-weatheroperation,storethemachine
inacoolenvironment.
Important:Transferringthemachinefrom
awarmplacetoacoldplacecancause
condensation,whichmaydamagethe
machine.
4.Iftheaugerperformancedecreases,carefully
inspectthecuttingedgeofthebladeforsignsof
wearand/ordamage.
Ifthebladesshowanyofthesesigns,replace
theblades.
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Storage
StorageSafety
Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire(andkeepitaway
fromtheplugtopreventaccidentalstarting)and
allowthemachinetocoolbeforeunclogging,
fueling,inspecting,adjusting,servicing,cleaning,
orstoringit.
Runtheenginedryorremovethefuelwithahand
pump;neversiphonthefuel.Ifyoumustdrainthe
fueltank,doitoutdoors.
Donotstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel
tankorthefuelcontainerinsideabuildingwhere
ignitionsources(anopename,spark,orpilot
light)arepresent,suchasonhotwaterandspace
heaters,clothesdryers,etc.Allowtheengineto
coolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
AlwaysrefertotheOperator’sManualfor
importantdetailsifthemachineistobestoredfor
anextendedperiod.
Followmanufacturer’srecommendationsforsafe
loading,unloading,transport,andstorageofthe
machine.
CleaningandStoringthe
Machine
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoff
theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
2.Removealldebrisfromtheaugerandengine.
Important:Youcanwashthemachine
withmilddetergentandwater.Donot
pressure-washthemachine.Avoid
excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe
engineandpowerhead.
3.Servicetheairlter;refertoServicingtheAir
Filter(page15).
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.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
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.Thefuelcapisnotventing.1.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap;check
thevent.
2.Thefuellterisplugged.2.Cleanorreplacethefuellter.
Theenginerunsandthenstops.
3.Thecarburetorisoutofadjustment.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Theenginespeedistoohigh.1.Thecarburetorisoutofadjustment.1.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
Theaugerturnsatidle.1.Theidlespeedistoohigh.1.Lowertheidlespeed.
1.ThechokeleverisintheONposition.1.TurnthechokelevertotheOFF
positionafterstartingtheengine.
2.Thecarburetorisoutofadjustment.2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
3.Thepowerheadisdamagedorbroken.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Theaugerturns,buthasnopower.
4.Theclutchshoesarewornordamaged.4.Replacetheclutchshoesandspring.
Theaugerjumps.1.Thebladeisdamaged.1.Replacetheblade.
1.Thebladeisdull.1.Replacetheblade. Theaugercutsslowly.
2.Theshtailpointisdamaged.2.Replacetheshtailpoint.
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