Toro 18in Dethatcher User manual

Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
18in Dethatcher
Type
User manual

Toro 18in Dethatcher is a powerful and efficient machine designed to dethatch small to medium-sized lawns in residential and commercial properties. It features a durable flail blade system that effectively removes thatch and debris, promoting healthier turf growth. With its easy-to-use controls and reliable engine, the Toro 18in Dethatcher is an excellent choice for homeowners and lawn care professionals alike.

Toro 18in Dethatcher is a powerful and efficient machine designed to dethatch small to medium-sized lawns in residential and commercial properties. It features a durable flail blade system that effectively removes thatch and debris, promoting healthier turf growth. With its easy-to-use controls and reliable engine, the Toro 18in Dethatcher is an excellent choice for homeowners and lawn care professionals alike.

FormNo.3404-531RevA
18inDethatcher
ModelNo.23513—SerialNo.316000001andUp
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Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3404-531*A
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives;
fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineonany
forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunless
theengineisequippedwithasparkarrester,asdenedin
Section4442,maintainedineffectiveworkingorderorthe
engineisconstructed,equipped,andmaintainedforthe
preventionofre.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Introduction
Thismachinedethatchesturf.Itisintendedforsmallto
mediumsizedlawnapplicationsinresidentialandcommercial
properties.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1illustratesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
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Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................3
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................4
Setup............................................................................6
UnfoldingtheHandle..............................................6
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..................................6
ProductOverview..........................................................6
Controls................................................................6
Specications.........................................................8
Attachments/Accessories.........................................8
Operation.....................................................................9
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..................................9
CleaningDebrisfromtheMachine.............................9
AddingFuel............................................................9
StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.........................11
OperatingtheMachine............................................11
OperatingTips......................................................11
Maintenance.................................................................12
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................12
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................12
DisconnectingtheSpark-PlugWire...........................12
EngineMaintenance..................................................13
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................13
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................13
CleaningtheSedimentCup......................................14
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................14
BeltMaintenance......................................................15
CheckingtheBeltTension.......................................15
AdjustingtheBeltTension.......................................16
MaintainingtheFlailBlades.........................................16
InspectingtheFlailBlades.......................................16
ReplacingtheFlailBlades........................................16
Storage........................................................................18
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................18
Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructionsand
alwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which
means
Caution
,
W ar ning
,or
Danger
—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarebasedontheANSI
B71.4—2004standard.
Training
•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadEnglish,itis
theowner’sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
people,orproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludingeyeprotection;
slip-resistant,substantialfootwear;andhearing
protection.Tiebacklonghairanddonotwearjewelry.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand
removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toys,andwire,whichcan
becontactedbythemachine.
•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuelandotheruids.They
areammableandvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
–Neverremovethefuel-tankcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.
–Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
–Donotsmoke.
–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
•Checkthattheoperatorpresencecontrols,safetyswitches,
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operatethemunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
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Operation
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand
hiddenhazards.
•Starttheengineonlyfromtheoperator’sposition.
•Neveroperatewithouttheshields,covers,orotherguards
securelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksarefunctioning
properly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
•Raisetheailblades,stopthemachine,andshutoffthe
enginebeforeleavingtheoperator’spositionforany
reason.
•Stoptheequipmentandinspecttheailbladesafter
strikinganobjectorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.
Makenecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromtheailbladearea.
•Keeppetsandbystandersawayfromthemachine.
•Bealert,slowdown,andusecautionwhenmakingturns.
Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,orunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
•Alwaysbeawareofobstaclesthatmaybeinthearea
ofoperation.Planyourpathtoavoidcontactwithany
obstaclebyyouorthemachine.
SlopeOperation
•Donotoperateonslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery
conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand
lossofcontrol.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.
fromtheoperatingarea.
•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.If
tireslosetraction,disengagetheailbladesandproceed
slowlyofftheslope.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,
orrepairing.Raisetheailblades,stopthemachine,shut
offtheengine,anddisconnectthespark-plugwire.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromtheblades,drives,mufers,
andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoring,anddonotstorethe
machinenearaame.
•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransportingthemachine
ontrailers.Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.Neverallow
untrainedpersonneltoserviceit.
•Usejackstandsorsafetylatchestosupportcomponents
whenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Removethespark-plugwirebeforemakinganyrepairs.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Thewarranty
maybevoidedifthemachineisusedwithunapproved
attachments.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
117-4979
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
93-7321
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
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125-3809
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe
machine.
2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.
6.Warning—shutofftheenginebeforewalkingawayfromthe
machine.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—shutofftheengineandremoveany
debrisfromyourpath.
7.Warning—shutofftheengineanddisconnectthesparkplug
wirebeforeperformingmaintenanceonthemachine.
4.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
125-3897
1.Warning-stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
130-8322
1.Onlyusefuelwithan
alcoholcontentbyvolume
under10%.
3.Donotusefuelwithan
alcoholcontentbyvolume
greaterthan10%.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
informationonfuel.
127-4061
1.Cuttingblades
4.Holdthehandletostart
theengine.
2.Fast5.Releasethehandletoshut
offtheengine.
3.Slow
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Setup
UnfoldingtheHandle
1.Raisethehandletotheoperatingposition(Figure3).
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Figure3
2.Slidetheovallockingringsdowneachsideofthe
upperhandleoverthelowerhandle,lockingthehandle
sectionstogether(Figure3).
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
Themachinecomesfromthefactorywithoilintheengine
crankcase,however,itmaybenecessarytoaddoil;referto
ServicingtheEngineOil(page13).
ProductOverview
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2
3
4
5
6
Figure4
1.Operator-presencebail
4.Fueltank
2.Handle5.Depth-controllever
3.Throttle-controllever6.Recoil-starterhandle
Controls
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Figure5
1.Recoilstarter
4.Chokelever
2.Sedimentcup
5.Throttlelever
3.Fuel-shutoffvalve
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RecoilStarter
Pulltherecoil-starterhandletostarttheengine(Figure5).
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingorstoringthe
machine(Figure5).
ChokeLever
Beforestartingacoldengine,movethechokeleverforward.
Aftertheenginestarts,regulatethechoketokeeptheengine
runningsmoothly.Assoonaspossible,movethechokelever
allthewayrearward.
Note:Awarmenginerequireslittleornochoking.
Operator-PresenceBail
Theoperator-presencebailallowsthemachinetostart/run.
Tostartthemachine,holddowntheoperatorpresencebail
(Figure6).Continuetoholddowntheoperatorpresencebail
toallowthemachinetorun.
Figure6
1.Operator-presencebail
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ThrottleLever
Movethecontrolforwardtoincreasetheenginespeed,and
rearwardtodecreasespeed(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Throttlelever
Depth-ControlLever
Thedepth-controlleverallowsyoutosetthedepthofthe
ailbladesin10differentcuttingpositionsalongwith1
positionfortransportation.
Toadjustthedepth,removethehairpincotter,pullthe
lockingpinout,andmovetheleverforwardorrearwardto
thedesireddepthsetting(Figure8).
Important:Donotpulltheleverside-to-side,asthis
bendsthelever.
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2
3
4
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Figure8
1.Depth-controllever3.Hairpincotter
2.Transport-positionhole4.Lockingpin
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Width
69.9cm(27.5inches)
Length(operating)111.8cm(44inches)
Length(withhandlestored)86.4cm(34inches)
Height(operating)94cm(37inches)
Height(withhandlestored)63.5cm(25inches)
Weight
61.2kg(135lb)
Attachments/Accessories
Approvedattachmentsandaccessoriesareavailableforuse
withthemachinetoenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.
ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgo
towww .Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachmentsand
accessories.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Shutofftheengine,disengagetheailblades,andwait
forallmovingpartstostop.
2.Cleanaroundthedipsticktopreventdirtfromfalling
intothellerhole,whichcausesdamagetotheengine
(Figure9).
Note:Ensurethattheengineislevel.
Figure9
1.Dipstick
3.Unscrewthedipstickandwipetheendclean(Figure9).
4.Insertthedipstickfullyontothellertube(Figure9).
Important:Donotscrewitin.
5.Removethedipstickagainandlookattheend(Figure
10).
Note:Iftheengine-oillevelislow,slowlypouronly
enoughoilintothellertubetoraisetheleveltothe
middleofthedipstick
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2
3
4
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Figure10
1.Fillertube4.Lowerlimit
2.Dipstick
5.Oil-drainbolt
3.Upperlimit
Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewith
engineoilandruntheengine;enginedamage
mayresult.
CleaningDebrisfromthe
Machine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Disengagetheailblades,shutofftheengine,andwait
forallmovingpartstostop.
2.Brushdirtanddebrisawayfromtheaircleanerand
engineopenings.
AddingFuel
RecommendedFuel:
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedfuelwithanoctaneratingof87orhigher
((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Fuelwithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)or
15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolumeis
acceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.Fuel
with15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedfor
use.Neverusefuelthatcontainsmorethan10%
ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15%ethanol),
E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85(containsupto85%
ethanol).Usingunapprovedfuelmaycauseperformance
problemsand/orenginedamagewhichmaynotbe
coveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusefuelcontainingmethanol.
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•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltofuel.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwithfuelless
than30daysold;runthemachinedrybeforestoringit
formorethan30days.
Donotusefueladditivesotherthanafuel
stabilizer/conditioner.Donotusefuelstabilizers
withanalcoholbasesuchasethanol,methanol,or
isopropanol.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable
andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel
canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,when
theengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
fueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm
(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomoftheller
neck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallowsfuel
toexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway
fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymore
thana30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotoperatewithouttheentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleased,causingasparkwhich
canignitethefuelvapors.Areorexplosionfrom
fuelcanburnyouandothersandcandamage
property.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersonthegroundaway
fromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicleoron
atruckortrailerbed,becauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removefuel-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailer,andrefuelthe
equipmentwithitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipment
onatruckortrailerfromaportablecontainer
ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Ifafuel-dispensernozzlemustbeused,keepthe
nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis
complete.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Disengagetheailblades,shutofftheengine,andwait
forallmovingpartstostop.
2.Allowtheenginetocool.
3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit(Figure
11).
Note:Thecapistetheredtothefueltank.
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Figure11
4.Addunleadedfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelisjust
insidethemeshlterbasket.
Important:Thisspaceinthetankallowsfuelto
expand.Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
5.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.
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6.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.
StartingandShuttingOffthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Turnonthefuelvalve.
2.Movethechokeleverforwardifyouarestartingacold
engine.
3.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSLOW
(turtle)andFAST(rabbit)positions.
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.
4.Withonehand,holddowntheoperator-presencebail.
5.Pulltherecoilhandlesharplytostarttheengine.
6.Aftertheenginestarts,graduallymovethechoketo
theright.
Note:Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,movethechoke
leftagainuntiltheenginewarmsup.
7.Movethethrottlelevertodesiredsetting.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.Releasetheoperator-presencebail.
2.Turnthefuelvalveoff.
3.Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
OperatingtheMachine
1.Movethedepth-controllevertothedesiredsetting.
2.Starttheengine.
3.Pushdownonthehandletoraisethefrontwheelsoff
theground.
4.Slowlylowerthefrontwheelstotheground,allowing
thebladestograduallyworkintothegrassandsoil.
5.Whennished,releasetheoperatorpresencebail,
shutofftheengine,andraisethecuttingbladestothe
transportsetting.
OperatingTips
Dethatching
•Settheailblades3to6mm(1/8to1/4inch)intothe
earth(belowthezeroposition).
•Mowyardshorterthannormalmowinglengthbefore
dethatching.
•Dethatchalawnbeforetheprimegrowingseason.
•Afterdethatching,removethatchanddebrisfromlawn
withrake.
•Usetimeofsoilexposuretofertilizeandseedlawn.
•Givelawnextrawateringafterdethatching.
PowerRaking/Renovation
Tobreaknewgroundortillanexistinglawn,settheail
blades6to12mm(1/4to1/2inch)intotheearth(below
thezeroposition).Allowthemachinetomoveatitsown
pacethroughthesoil,goingforwardandbackwardoverthe
areatobeleveled,ormakingmultiplepassesfromdifferent
directions.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst25hours
•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Cleandebrisfromthemachine.
•Inspecttheair-cleanerelements.
•Checkthebelttension.Iftheengineisworkingbuttheailsseemunderpowered,
checkthebelttension
•Checktheailbladesforwearordamage.
•Checkforloosefasteners.
Every50hours
•Cleantheair-lterelements.Cleanthemmorefrequentlyindustyoperating
conditions.
Every100hours
•Changetheengineoil.
•Cleanthesedimentcup.
•Inspect,clean,andadjustthesparkplug;replaceitifnecessary.
Every200hours
•Replacethesparkplug.
Every300hours
•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement.Replaceitmorefrequentlyindusty
operatingconditions.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•T ouchupchippedpaint.
Premaintenance
Procedures
DisconnectingtheSpark-Plug
Wire
Beforeperforminganymaintenanceontheengine,belts,or
cuttingblades,disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Spark-plugwire
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EngineMaintenance
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthe
air-cleanerelements.
Every50hours—Cleantheair-lterelements.Clean
themmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
Every300hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)—Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement.Replace
itmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithoutthe
air-lterassembly;extremeenginedamagewilloccur.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Removethenutthatsecuresthecover(Figure13).
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Figure13
1.Nut3.Paperelement
2.Cover
4.Foamelement
4.Removethecover.
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom
fallingintothebase.
5.Removethenut-restrainingair-lterassembly.
6.Removethefoamandpaperelementsfromthebase
(Figure13).
7.Removethefoamelementfromthepaperelement
(Figure13).
8.Inspectthefoamandpaperelements,andreplacethem
iftheyaredamagedorexcessivelydirty.
9.Ifthepaperelementisexcessivelydirty,replaceit.
Note:Nevertrytobrushdirtoffthepaperelement;
brushingforcesthedirtintothebers.
10.Cleanthefoamelementinwarm,soapywaterorin
anonammablesolvent.
11.Rinseanddrythefoamelementthoroughly.
12.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil,thensqueeze
outtheexcessoil.
Note:Excessoilinthefoamelementrestrictstheair
owthroughtheelementandmayreachthepaper
lterandclogit.
13.Wipedirtfromthebaseandthecoverwithamoistrag.
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom
enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.
14.Installtheair-cleanerelementsandensurethattheyare
properlypositioned.
15.Securelyinstallthecoverwiththenut.
ServicingtheEngineOil
OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)
CrankcaseCapacity:1.1L(37oz)
Viscosity:Seethetablebelow(Figure14).
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0 20 40 60 80 100 F
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 C
o
o
30
5W - 30 / 10W - 30
Figure14
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst25hours
Every100hours
WARNING
Oilmaybehotaftertheenginehasbeenrun,and
contactwithhotoilcancauseseverepersonalinjury.
Avoidcontactingthehotengineoilwhenyoudrain
it.
1.Shutofftheenginebyreleasingtheoperator-presence
bail,disengagetheailblades,andwaitforallmoving
partstostop.
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2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Raisethefrontwheelsafewinchesoffthegroundand
placeapanunderthedrainplugtocatchtheoil.
4.Removethedrainplug(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Drainplug
5.Whentheoilhasdrainedcompletely,lowerthefront
wheelstotheground,replacethedrainplug,and
torqueto18N∙m(13ft-lb).
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertiedrecycling
center.
6.Removethedipstickandslowlypouroilintotheller
holeuntiltheoillevelreachesthemiddleofthedipstick
(Figure10).
7.Replaceandsecurethedipstick.
8.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
9.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
CleaningtheSedimentCup
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable
andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel
canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.
•Shutofftheengineandkeepheat,sparks,and
ameaway.
•Handlefuelonlyoutdoors.
•Wipeupspillsimmediately.
•Donotsmokewhilehandlingfuel.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Movethefuel-shutoffvalvetotheOFFposition.
4.RemovethesedimentcupandO-ring(Figure16).
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2
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Figure16
1.O-ring2.Sedimentcup
5.Washthesedimentcupinanon-ammablesolventand
dryitthoroughly.
6.PlacetheO-ringinthefuelvalveandinstallthe
sedimentcup,tighteningitsecurely.
7.Movethefuel-shutofflevertotheONposition.
Note:Ifanyfuelleaks,repeatthisprocedureand
replacetheO-ring.
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Inspect,clean,and
adjustthesparkplug;replaceitif
necessary.
Every200hours—Replacethesparkplug.
UseanNGKBPR6ESsparkplugorequivalent.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.
Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,ordirty
sparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodesbecause
gritenteringthecylindercandamagetheengine.
5.Setthegapontheplugto0.76mm(0.03inch)as
showninFigure17.
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Figure17
1.Center-electrodeinsulator
2.Sideelectrode
3.Airgap(nottoscale)
6.Carefullyinstallthesparkplugbyhand(toavoidcross
threading)untilitishandtight.
7.Tightenthesparkpluganadditional1/2turnifitis
new;otherwise,tightenitanadditional1/8to1/4turn.
Important:Aloosesparkplugcanbecomevery
hotandcandamagetheengine;overtighteninga
sparkplugmaydamagethethreadsinthecylinder
head.
8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
BeltMaintenance
CheckingtheBeltTension
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthebelt
tension.Iftheengineisworkingbutthe
ailsseemunderpowered,checkthebelt
tension
1.Stopthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,disconnectthespark-plugwire,andraisethe
ailbladestothehighestposition.
2.Removethebeltcoverfromtheleftsideofthemachine
(Figure18).
Figure18
1.Belt
2.Cover
3.Checkthetensionofthebelt(Figure18).
Note:Thebeltshouldnotexmorethana12mm
(1/2inch)withmoderatengerpressureappliedtothe
spanjustabovethemachineframe.
4.Ifthebelttensionisloose,refertoAdjustingtheBelt
Tension(page16).
5.Installthebeltcoverbeforeoperatingthemachine.
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AdjustingtheBeltTension
1.Stopthemachineonalevelsurfaceandshutoffthe
enginebyreleasingtheoperator-presencebail.
2.Totightenthebelt,loosenthe4mountingnuts
securingtheenginetotheframe.
1
g025339
Figure19
1.Mountingnuts
3.Movetheenginetotightenthebelttotheproper
tension.
4.Securethe4mountingnutsandbolts.
Note:Torquetheboltsthatsecuretheenginetothe
frameto271N∙m(200in-lb).
MaintainingtheFlail
Blades
InspectingtheFlailBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheail
bladesforwearordamage.
Whentheailbladesareworndownandarenolonger
functioningproperly,refertoReplacingtheFlailBlades(page
16).
Important:Performthisprocedurewhenthefueltank
isemptyornearlyempty.Tipthemachineforwardto
keepairlterup.
ReplacingtheFlailBlades
Whentheailbladesareworndownandnolonger
functioningproperly,replacethemasfollows:
Important:Preformthisprocedurewhenthefueltank
isemptyornearlyempty.
1.Stopthemachineonalevelsurfaceandshutoffthe
enginebyreleasingtheoperator-presencebail.
2.Lowertheailbladestothelowestposition.
3.Tiltthemachineforwardontoitsnose,andrestitona
blockofwood.
Note:Itwilltake2peopletotipthemachineforward
safely.
4.Spintheail-bladeassembly.
Note:Itshouldspinfreely.Ifitmakesagrinding
noiseandishalting,thebearingsareworn;replace
themwhenyoureplacetheblades.
5.Removethecotterpinfromtherodwiththeworn
downail(Figure20).
6.Carefullypullouttherodtoreleasetheailsand
spacers(Figure20).
7.Replaceworndownailswithnewonesanddiscard
theoldails.
16
Figure20
1.Rod
3.Spacer
2.Flail
4.Cotterpin
8.Carefullyaddailsandspacerstorodinthesameorder
astheywereremoved.
Important:Aligntherodwiththeformedhead
towardthecenterofthemachine.
9.Addthecotterpintolocktherod,ails,andspacers
intoplace.
17
Storage
1.Raisetheailblades,stopthemachine,shutoffthe
engine,anddisconnectthespark-plugwire.
2.Removedirtandgrimefromtheentiremachine.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild
detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe
machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially
neartheengine.
3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page13).
4.Changetheengineoil;refertoChangingtheEngine
Oil(page13).
5.Forstorageover30days,preparethemachineas
follows:
A.Addapetroleum-basedstabilizer/conditioner
tothefuelinthetank.Followthemixing
instructionsfromthestabilizermanufacturer.Do
notuseanalcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanol
ormethanol).
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuelandusedat
alltimes.
B.Runtheengineuntilitstopsfromrunningout
offuel.
C.Choketheengine.
D.Startandruntheengineuntilitwillnotstartagain.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel
accordingtolocalcodes.
Important:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned
fuelover90days.
6.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor
replaceanypartthatisdamaged.
7.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaceswithpaint
fromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
8.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea.
9.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.
RemovingtheMachinefrom
Storage
1.Checkandtightenallfasteners.
2.Inspectthesparkplugandreplaceitifitisdirty,worn,
orcracked;refertotheengineOwner’sManual.
3.Installthesparkpluguntilitishand-tight,thenan
additional1/2turnifitisnew ,otherwise,tightenitan
additional1/8to1/4turn.
4.Performanyneededmaintenanceprocedures;referto
Maintenance(page12).
5.Checktheengine-oillevel;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page9).
6.Fillthefueltankwithfreshfuel;refertoAddingFuel
(page9).
7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
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InternationalDistributorList
Distributor:
Country:
PhoneNumber:Distributor:
Country:
PhoneNumber:
AgrolancKft
Hungary3627539640
MaquiverS.A.Colombia
5712364079
AsianAmericanIndustrial(AAI)
HongKong85224977804
MaruyamaMfg.Co.Inc.
Japan81332522285
B-RayCorporation
Korea82325512076
Mountelda.s.CzechRepublic
420255704220
BrisaGoodsLLC
Mexico12104952417
Mountelda.s.Slovakia
420255704220
CascoSalesCompany
PuertoRico7877888383
MunditolS.A.
Argentina541148219999
CeresS.A.CostaRica
5062391138
NormaGarden
Russia74954116120
CSSCTurfEquipment(pvt)Ltd.SriLanka
94112746100
OslingerTurfEquipmentSA
Ecuador59342396970
CyrilJohnston&Co.
NorthernIreland442890813121
OyHakoGroundandGardenAb
Finland35898700733
CyrilJohnston&Co.RepublicofIreland
442890813121ParklandProductsLtd.NewZealand6433493760
FatDragon
China
8861080841322
Perfetto
Poland48618208416
FemcoS.A.Guatemala
5024423277
PratoverdeSRL.
Italy390499128128
FIVEMANSNew-T echCo.,LtdChina
86-10-63816136
Prochaska&Cie
Austria4312785100
ForGarderOU
Estonia3723846060
RTCohen2004Ltd.
Israel97298617979
G.Y .K.CompanyLtd.
Japan81726325861Riversa
Spain
34952837500
GeomechanikiofAthensGreece
30109350054
LelyTurfcare
Denmark4566109200
GolfinternationalTurizm
Turkey902163365993
Lely(U.K.)Limited
UnitedKingdom441480226800
HakoGroundandGardenSweden
4635100000
SolvertS.A.S.
France33130817700
HakoGroundandGarden
Norway4722907760
SpyprosStavrinidesLimitedCyprus
35722434131
HayterLimited(U.K.)
UnitedKingdom441279723444
SurgeSystemsIndiaLimited
India911292299901
HydroturfInt.CoDubai
UnitedArabEmirates97143479479T-MarktLogisticsLtd.Hungary3626525500
HydroturfEgyptLLC
Egypt2025194308ToroAustraliaAustralia61395807355
IrrimacPortugal351212388260ToroEuropeNVBelgium3214562960
IrrigationProductsInt'lPvtLtd.India00914424494387ValtechMorocco212537663636
JeanHeybroekb.v.Netherlands31306394611VictusEmakPoland48618238369
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AustralianConsumerLaw
AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer.
374-0269RevK
TheToroWarranty
SWS
TurfRenovation
Alimitedwarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuanttoan
agreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroProductslistedbelowto
befreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.
Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay
transportationcosts.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
TurfRenovation
Walk-BehindAerator1year
•Engine2years
Stand-OnAerator
1year
•Battery90daysPartsandLabor
1yearPartsOnly
•Engine2years
Dethatcher1year
•Engine2years
TurfSeeder
1year
•Engine2years
Stand-OnSpreaderSprayer
1year
•Battery90daysPartsandLabor
1yearPartsOnly
•Engine2years
Walk-BehindRotaryBroom1year
•Engine2years
Whereawarrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocost
toyouincludingdiagnosis,labor,andparts.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourToroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor
workmanship,followthisprocedure
**
:
1.ContactanyAuthorizedServicingOutlettoarrangeserviceattheir
dealership.T olocateoneconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsiteat
www.Toro.com.Select“WheretoBuy”andselect“Contractor”under
producttype.Y oumayalsocallourtollfreenumberbelow.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothem.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceOutlet’sanalysis
orwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
SWSCustomerCareDepartment
ToroWarrantyCompany
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1196
TollFree:888-384-9939
**
ToroAuthorizedRentalCustomerswhohavepurchasedproductsdirectlyfromToroandhave
signedtheToroRentalCustomerAgreementhavetheabilitytoperformtheirownwarrantywork.
PleasevisitToro’sRentalPortalforelectronicwarrantyclamlingproceduresorcallthetollfree
numberabove.
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance
proceduresdescribedintheOperator’sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,
whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.Parts
scheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenance(“MaintenanceParts”),
arewarrantedfortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtime
forthatpart.Failuretoperformrequiredmaintenanceandadjustmentscan
begroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaim.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarrantyperiod
aredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot
coverthefollowing:
•Productfailureswhichresultfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,
modied,orunapprovedaccessories
•Failuretoperformrequiredmaintenanceand/oradjustments
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel
procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)
–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains
morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use
overonemonth
•Productfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheproductinanabusive,
negligentorrecklessmanner
•Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobedefective.
Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,include,belts,cutters,blades,
teeth,sparkplugs,tires,lters,etc.
•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuenceinclude,weather,storage,
contamination,lubricants,additives,orchemicals,etc.
•Normal“wearandtear”itemsincudespaintedsurfacesandscratched
decals,etc.
•Anycomponentcoveredbyaseparatemanufacturer’swarranty
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
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RepairbyanAuthorizedServicingOutletorSelf-ServiceasanAuthorized
RentalCustomerisyoursoleremedyunderthewarranty.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor
indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe
useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany
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repairsunderthiswarranty.Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability
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Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential
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Toro 18in Dethatcher User manual

Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
18in Dethatcher
Type
User manual

Toro 18in Dethatcher is a powerful and efficient machine designed to dethatch small to medium-sized lawns in residential and commercial properties. It features a durable flail blade system that effectively removes thatch and debris, promoting healthier turf growth. With its easy-to-use controls and reliable engine, the Toro 18in Dethatcher is an excellent choice for homeowners and lawn care professionals alike.

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