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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FormNo.3414-486RevB
HoverPro
®
500Machine
ModelNo.02604—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.02606—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.Keepthis
manualforfuturereference.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberplate
Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthe
spacebelow:
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross
horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbythe
enginemanufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1349.
Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthis
classmachinewillbesignicantlylower.
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................2
GeneralSafety...................................................2
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................2
DuringOperatingSafety.....................................3
AfterOperatingSafety........................................4
MaintenanceSafety............................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................6
1AssemblingtheHandle....................................6
2InstallingtheFootstop......................................6
3FillingtheEnginewithOil.................................7
ProductOverview.....................................................8
Specications....................................................9
Operation..................................................................9
FillingtheFuelTank............................................9
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Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUK
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*3414-486*B
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................10
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................10
StartingtheEngine............................................11
AdjustingtheChoke..........................................12
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................12
Hauling.............................................................12
OperatingTips.................................................13
Maintenance...........................................................14
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........14
PreparingforMaintenance...............................14
ReplacingtheAirCleaner.................................15
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................15
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................16
ReplacingtheBlade..........................................16
CleaningtheMachine.......................................17
Troubleshooting......................................................18
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395.
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.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationin
theirrespectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe
blades,bladebolts,andcuttingassemblyarenot
wornordamaged.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevicesarein
placeandworkingproperly.
•Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyouinto
contactwiththemovingblade,causingserious
injury.
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–Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving
partstostop.
–Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plugwhenadjustingcuttingheight.
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.
DuringOperatingSafety
GeneralSafety
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;slip-resistant,substantialfootwear;and
hearingprotection.Tiebacklonghairanddonot
wearjewelry.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.Shutofftheengine,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
•Whenyoureleasetheoperator-presencecontrol,
theengineshouldshutoffandthebladeshould
stopwithin3seconds.Ifnot,stopusingyour
machineimmediatelyandcontactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflighting.
•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryifyou
slipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowinginwet
conditions,ifpossible.
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcausea
slip-and-fallaccident.
•Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafter
strikinganobjectorifthereisanabnormal
vibrationinthemachine.Makeallnecessary
repairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Iftheenginehasbeenrunningthemuferwillbe
hotandcanseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfrom
thehotmufer.
•Useaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby
TheToro®Companyonly.
SlopeSafety
WARNING
Runningtheengineonslopesofmorethan45
degreeswillcausesevereenginedamagedue
toalackoflubrication.Someofthepotential
damagecouldincludestuckvalves,scored
pistons,orburnedcrankbearings.
•Beforeoperatingonanyslope,asite
surveyshouldbecompletedtodetermine
theactualslopewheretheunitwillbe
operating.
•Donotrunthe4cycleHondaengineinthis
productonslopesofmorethan45degrees.
•Avoidmowingwetgrass.Poorfootingcouldcause
aslip-and-fallaccident.
•Mowwithcautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.
•Whenusingthemachine,alwayskeepbothhands
onthehandlebar.
•Whencuttingfromthetopofasteepslopeand
youneedlongerreach,useanapprovedextended
handlebarifyouneedalongerreach.
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AfterOperatingSafety
GeneralSafety
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp
preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine
inanyenclosure.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
HaulingSafety
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.
•Securethemachine.
•Theengineisnottobeusedtoliftthemachine,as
sharpedgescouldcauseinjury.
MaintenanceSafety
•Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug
beforeperforminganymaintenanceprocedure.
•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing
themachine.
•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.Weargloveswhen
servicingtheblade.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.
•Tippingthemachinemaycausethefueltoleak.
Fuelisammableandexplosive,andcancause
personalinjury.Runtheenginedrytoremovethe
fuelwithahandpump;neversiphonthefuel.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Important:Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearany
areaofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal111-9826
111–9826
1.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
cuttingunit—keepyour
handsandfeetawayfrom
movingparts.
2.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
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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.
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1.Enginestop(shutoff)
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Setup
1
AssemblingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Slide2bushingsintotheframe.
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2
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4
5
6
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Figure3
1.Lowerhandle4.Frame
2.Bushings5.Bolt
3.Nut6.Washers
2.Placethelowerhandlebetweenthebushings
andsecureitwith1handlebarbolt,2washers,
and1nut.
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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1.Nut2.Panscrew
6
2
InstallingtheFootstop
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Securethefootstoptotheboltontherightsideofthe
lowerhandleusinganutand2washers(Figure6).
Note:Installthefootstopusingthelowerholeinthe
footstopasshowninFigure6.
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Figure6
1.Footstop4.Bolt
2.Nut5.Lowerhandle
3.Washer
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FillingtheEnginewithOil
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Yourmachinedoesnotcomewithoil
intheengine.Beforestartingtheengine,llthe
enginewithoil.
Max.ll:0.59L(20oz),type:MultigradeMineral
10W-30oilwithanAPIserviceclassicationofSF ,
SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstick(Figure7).
1
2
3
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Figure7
1.Theoillevelisatits
maximum.
3.Theoillevelistoo
low—addoiltothe
crankcase.
2.Theoillevelistoo
high—removeoilfrom
thecrankcase.
3.Slowlypouroilintotheoil-llhole,wait3
minutes,andchecktheoillevelonthedipstick
bywipingthedipstickcleanandtheninserting,
butnotscrewingin,theoil-llcapintothehole
(Figure8).
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Figure8
Note:Filltheenginecrankcasewithoiluntil
thedipstickindicatesthattheengine-oillevel
iscorrectasshowninFigure7.Ifyouoverll
theenginewithoil,removetheexcessoilas
directedinChangingtheEngineOil(page15).
4.Installthedipstickandhandtightenitsecurely.
Important:Changetheengineoilafterthe
rst5operatinghours;changeityearly
thereafter.RefertoChangingtheEngineOil
(page15).
ProductOverview
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4
5
6
7
8
9
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Figure9
1.Fuelcap6.Handlebarsecuringknob
2.Enginestart7.Enginecover
3.Throttlecontrol8.Exhaustguard
4.Operator-presencecontrol
9.Dipstick
5.Handlebar
1
2
3
7
8
9
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5
6
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Figure10
1.Sparkplug
6.Fuelcap
2.Exhaustguard7.Fingerguard
3.Exhaust8.Aircleaner
4.Dipstick
9.Carburetor
5.Startergrip
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Specications
Model
Cuttingwidth
Productwidth
02604
510mm(20inches)635mm(25inches)
02606
535mm(21inches)635mm(25inches)
Operation
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
stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwith
gasolinelessthan30daysold.
Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditional
information.
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CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstickandwipeitwithaclean
cloth.
3.Insert,butdonotscrewin,thedipstickintothe
oil-llhole.
4.Removethedipstickandcheckit.
5.Todeterminetheproperoillevelonthedipstick,
refertoFigure12).
1
2
3
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Figure12
1.Theoillevelisatits
maximum.
3.Theoillevelistoo
low—addoiltothe
crankcase.
2.Theoillevelistoo
high—removeoilfrom
thecrankcase.
6.Iftheoillevelislow,slowlypouroilintothe
oil-llhole,wait3minutes,andchecktheoil
levelonthedipstickbywipingthedipstickclean
andtheninserting,butnotscrewingin,the
oil-llcapintothehole.
Note:Max.ll:0.59L(20oz)Multigrade
Mineral10W-30oilwithanAPIservice
classicationofSF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.
Note:Filltheenginecrankcasewithoiluntil
thedipstickindicatesthattheengine-oillevel
iscorrectasshowninFigure12.Ifyouoverll
theenginewithoil,removetheexcessoilas
directedinChangingtheEngineOil(page15).
7.Installthedipstickandhandtightenitsecurely.
Important:Changetheengineoilafterthe
rst5operatinghours;changeityearly
thereafter.RefertoChangingtheEngineOil
(page15).
AdjustingtheCutting
Height
WARNING
Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyou
intocontactwiththemovingblade,causing
seriousinjury.
•Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving
partstostop.
•Weargloveswhilehandlingthecutting
unit.
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themufer
willbehotandcanseverelyburnyou.Keep
awayfromthehotmufer.
Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired.
1.TurnthefuelswitchtotheOFFposition.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Tipthemachineonitsside,withthedipstick
down.
4.Wearingprotectivegloves,removetheblade
boltandcuttingunit.
5.Repositionthespacerstothedesiredheight,
thenreinstallthecuttingunitasshowninFigure
13.
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Figure13
1.Cutterbar
4.Bladebolt
2.Spacers
5.Largespacer
3.Bladeretainer
Note:Thelargespacermustbedirectlybelow
theimpelleratalltimes.
6.Useatorquewrenchtotightenthebladeboltto
25N-m(18ft-lb).
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StartingtheEngine
1.Placethethrottlecontroltothechokeposition,
ensurethatthefuelswitchisintheONposition.
OFF
ON
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Figure14
2.Holdtheoperator-presencecontrolagainstthe
handle.
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2
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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.
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AdjustingtheChoke
Usethethrottleassemblytoadjustthechoke(Figure
17).
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Figure17
1.Chokeon2.Chokeoff
ShuttingOfftheEngine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Toshutofftheengine,releasetheoperator-presence
control(Figure18).
Important:Whenyoureleasethe
operator-presencecontrol,boththeengine
andbladeshouldstopwithin3seconds.Ifthey
donotstopproperly,stopusingyourmachine
immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
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Figure18
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatraileroratruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,
chains,cable,orropes.Boththefrontandtherear
strapsshouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfrom
themachine.
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OperatingTips
GeneralMowingTips
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblade.Never
deliberatelymowoveranyobject.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,disconnect
thewirefromthesparkplug,andexaminethe
machinefordamage.
•Forbestperformance,installanewbladebefore
thecuttingseasonbegins.
•ReplacethebladewhennecessarywithaT oro
replacementblade.
CuttingGrass
•Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.
Donotcutbelowthehighestsetting(34mmor1.3
inches)unlessthegrassissparseoritislatefall
whengrassgrowthbeginstoslowdown.Referto
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight(page10).
•Mowinggrassover15cm(6inches)inlengthis
notrecommended.Ifthegrassistoolong,the
machinemayplugandcausetheenginetostall.
•Wetgrassandleavestendtoclumpontheyard
andcancausethemachinetoplugortheengine
tostall.Mowonlyindryconditions,ifpossible.
WARNING
Wetgrassorleavescancauseserious
injuryifyouslipandcontactthecutting
line.Mowonlyindryconditions,if
possible.
•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.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst5hours
•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Ensurethattheengineshutsoffwithin3secondsafterreleasingthe
operator-presencecontrol.
•Cleangrassclippingsanddirtfromtheentiremachine.
Aftereachuse
•Cleangrassclippingsanddirtfromtheentiremachine.
Every100hours
•Checkthesparkplugandreplaceitifnecessary.
Yearly
•Replacetheairlter;replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened(morefrequentlyiftheedgedullsquickly).
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.
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ReplacingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Yearly
1.Pressdownonthelatchtabsontopofthe
air-cleanercover(Figure20).
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2
3
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Figure20
1.Cover
3.Filter
2.Latchtabs
2.Openthecover.
3.Removethelter(Figure20).
4.Inspectthelter,andreplaceitifitisdamaged
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-cleanerbodyandcover
usingamoistrag.
Important:Donotwipedirtintotheairduct.
7.Insertthelterintotheaircleaner.
8.Installthecover.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Yearly
1.Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechanging
theoiltowarmit.
Note:Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore
contaminants.
2.Ensurethatthefueltankcontainslittleornofuel
sothatthefueldoesnotleakwhenyoutipthe
machineontoitsside.
3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.Refer
toPreparingforMaintenance(page14).
4.Removethedipstick.
5.Tipthemachineontoitsside,withthedipstick
down,todraintheusedoiloutthroughtheoil-ll
tube.
6.Returnthemachinetotheoperatingposition.
7.Slowlypouroilintotheoil-llhole,wait3
minutes,andchecktheoillevelonthedipstick
bywipingthedipstickcleanandtheninserting,
butnotscrewingin,theoil-llcapintothehole.
Note:Max.ll:0.59L(20oz),type:
MultigradeMineral10W-30oilwithanAPI
serviceclassicationofSF ,SG,SH,SJ,SL,or
higher.
Note:Filltheenginecrankcasewithoiluntil
thedipstickindicatesthattheengine-oillevelis
correctasshownin(Figure21).Ifyouoverll
theenginewithoil,removetheexcessoilas
directedin5.
1
2
3
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Figure21
1.Theoillevelisatits
maximum.
3.Theoillevelistoo
low—addoiltothe
crankcase.
2.Theoillevelistoo
high—removeoilfrom
thecrankcase.
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8.Installthedipstickandhandtightenitsecurely.
9.Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal
recyclingcenter.
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
UseanChampionRN9YCsparkplugorequivalent.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
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-electrodeinsulator
2.Sideelectrode
3.Airgap(nottoscale)
6.Installthesparkplugandthegasketseal.
7.Torquetheplugto20N-m(15ft-lb).
8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
ReplacingtheBlade
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Important:Youwillneedatorquewrenchto
installthebladeproperly.Ifyoudonothavea
torquewrenchorareuncomfortableperforming
thisprocedure,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
Examinethebladewheneveryourunoutoffuel.Ifthe
bladeisdamagedorcracked,replaceitimmediately.
Ifthebladeedgeisdullornicked,haveitsharpened
orreplaceit.
WARNING
Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecan
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
•Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
•Weargloveswhenservicingtheblade.
1.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance.
2.Tipthemachineontoitsside,withthedipstick
down.
3.Useablockofwoodtoholdthebladesteady.
g209201
Figure23
4.Removetheblade(turnthebladebolt
counterclockwise),savingallthemounting
hardware.
5.Installthenewblade(turnthebladebolt
clockwise)andallmountinghardware.
Important:Positionthecurvedendsofthe
bladetopointtowardthemachinehousing.
6.Useatorquewrenchtotightenthebladebolt
to25N-m(18ft-lb).
Important:Abolttorquedto25N-m(18
ft-lb)isverytight.Whileholdingtheblade
withablockofwood,putyourweight
16
behindtheratchetorwrenchandtightenthe
boltsecurely.Thisboltisverydifcultto
overtighten.
CleaningtheMachine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Aftereachuse
WARNING
Themachinemaydislodgematerialfrom
underthemachinehousing.
•Weareyeprotection.
•Stayintheoperatingposition(behindthe
handle).
•Donotallowbystandersinthearea.
1.Tipthemachineonitssidewiththedipstick
down.
2.Useabrushorcompressedairtoremovegrass
anddebrisfromtheexhaustguard,thetopcowl,
andthesurroundingdeckareas.
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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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374-0282RevC
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ATwo-YearLimitedWarranty
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TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuant
toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourToroCommercial
product(“Product”)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship
fortwoyearsor1500operationalhours*,whicheveroccursrst.This
warrantyisapplicabletoallproductswiththeexceptionofAerators
(refertoseparatewarrantystatementsfortheseproducts).Wherea
warrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocosttoyou
includingdiagnostics,labor,parts,andtransportation.Thiswarranty
beginsonthedatetheProductisdeliveredtotheoriginalretailpurchaser.
*Productequippedwithanhourmeter.
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YouareresponsiblefornotifyingtheCommercialProductsDistributoror
AuthorizedCommercialProductsDealerfromwhomyoupurchasedthe
Productassoonasyoubelieveawarrantableconditionexists.Ifyouneed
helplocatingaCommercialProductsDistributororAuthorizedDealer,or
ifyouhavequestionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsorresponsibilities,
youmaycontactusat:
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ToroWarrantyCompany
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AstheProductowner,youareresponsibleforrequiredmaintenanceand
adjustmentsstatedinyourOperator'sManual.Failuretoperformrequired
maintenanceandadjustmentscanbegroundsfordisallowingawarranty
claim.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty
periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot
coverthefollowing:
•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-Tororeplacement
parts,orfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,ormodiednon-Toro
brandedaccessoriesandproducts.Aseparatewarrantymaybe
providedbythemanufactureroftheseitems.
•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrecommended
maintenanceand/oradjustments.Failuretoproperlymaintainyour
ToroproductpertheRecommendedMaintenancelistedinthe
Operator’sManualcanresultinclaimsforwarrantybeingdenied.
•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinanabusive,
negligent,orrecklessmanner.
•Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobedefective.
Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,orusedup,duringnormal
Productoperationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,brakepadsand
linings,clutchlinings,blades,reels,rollersandbearings(sealedor
greasable),bedknives,sparkplugs,castorwheelsandbearings,tires,
lters,belts,andcertainsprayercomponentssuchasdiaphragms,
nozzles,andcheckvalves,etc.
•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence.Conditionsconsideredtobe
outsideinuenceinclude,butarenotlimitedto,weather,storage
practices,contamination,useofunapprovedfuels,coolants,lubricants,
additives,fertilizers,water,orchemicals,etc.
•Failureorperformanceissuesduetotheuseoffuels(e.g.gasoline,
diesel,orbiodiesel)thatdonotconformtotheirrespectiveindustry
standards.
•Normalnoise,vibration,wearandtear,anddeterioration.
•Normal“wearandtear”includes,butisnotlimitedto,damagetoseats
duetowearorabrasion,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratcheddecalsor
windows,etc.
Parts
Partsscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenancearewarranted
fortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtimeforthatpart.
Partsreplacedunderthiswarrantyarecoveredforthedurationofthe
originalproductwarrantyandbecomethepropertyofT oro.T orowillmake
thenaldecisionwhethertorepairanyexistingpartorassemblyorreplace
it.T oromayuseremanufacturedpartsforwarrantyrepairs.
DeepCycleandLithium-IonBatteryWarranty:
DeepcycleandLithium-Ionbatterieshaveaspeciedtotalnumberof
kilowatt-hourstheycandeliverduringtheirlifetime.Operating,recharging,
andmaintenancetechniquescanextendorreducetotalbatterylife.Asthe
batteriesinthisproductareconsumed,theamountofusefulworkbetween
chargingintervalswillslowlydecreaseuntilthebatteryiscompletelyworn
out.Replacementofwornoutbatteries,duetonormalconsumption,
istheresponsibilityoftheproductowner.Batteryreplacementmaybe
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Note:(Lithium-Ionbatteryonly):ALithium-Ionbatteryhasapartonly
proratedwarrantybeginningyear3throughyear5basedonthetime
inserviceandkilowatthoursused.RefertotheOperator'sManualfor
additionalinformation.
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Enginetune-up,lubrication,cleaningandpolishing,replacementoflters,
coolant,andcompletingrecommendedmaintenancearesomeofthe
normalservicesT oroproductsrequirethatareattheowner’sexpense.
GeneralConditions
RepairbyanAuthorizedT oroDistributororDealerisyoursoleremedy
underthiswarranty.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor
indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe
useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion
ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.ExceptfortheEmissionswarranty
referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty.All
impliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandtnessforusearelimitedto
thedurationofthisexpresswarranty.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential
damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheabove
exclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyou
speciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfrom
statetostate.
Noteregardingenginewarranty:
TheEmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredby
aseparatewarrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and/ortheCaliforniaAirResources
Board(CARB).Thehourlimitationssetforthabovedonotapplytothe
EmissionsControlSystemWarranty.RefertotheEngineEmissionControl
WarrantyStatementsuppliedwithyourproductorcontainedintheengine
manufacturer’sdocumentationfordetails
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CustomerswhohavepurchasedToroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain
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Toro HoverPro 550 Machine User manual

HoverPro 550 Machine
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Model
HoverPro 550 Machine
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