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Toro CCR 6053 ES Quick Clear Snowthrower, CCR 6053 R Quick Clear Snowthrower User manual

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FormNo.3432-401RevA
CCR
™
QuickClear
™
Snowthrower
ModelNo.38563—SerialNo.405012000andUp
ModelNo.38568—SerialNo.405012000andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforremoving
snowfrompavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysand
sidewalks,andothersurfacesfortrafconresidential
orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor
removingmaterialsotherthansnow,norisitdesigned
forclearinggravelsurfaces.Usingthisproductfor
purposesotherthanitsintendedusecouldprove
dangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourmachineready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
onthemachine.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toregisteryourproductandtoaccess
warranty,parts,andotherproductinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove
1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensure
thattheHighAltitudeKithasbeeninstalled
sothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPAemission
regulations.TheHighAltitudeKitincreases
engineperformancewhilepreventingspark-plug
fouling,hardstarting,andincreasedemissions.
Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attachthe
high-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe
machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService
DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand
high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocate
adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite
atwww.Toro.comorcontactourToroCustomer
CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour
EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.Remove
thekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengineto
itsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe
engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperatean
enginethathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitude
useatloweraltitudes;otherwise,youcould
overheatanddamagetheengine.
©2019—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedinMexico
AllRightsReserved
*3432-401*A
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas
beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe
followinglabel(Figure3).
decal127-9363
Figure3
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................5
1UnfoldingtheHandle.......................................5
2InstallingtheDischargeChute.........................5
3FillingtheEnginewithOil.................................5
4AdjustingtheControlCable..............................6
ProductOverview.....................................................7
Specications....................................................7
Attachments/Accessories...................................7
Operation..................................................................7
BeforeOperation...................................................7
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................7
FillingtheFuelT ank............................................8
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel............................8
DuringOperation...................................................8
DuringOperationSafety.....................................8
StartingtheEngine.............................................9
EngagingtheRotorBlades...............................10
DisengagingtheRotorBlades..........................10
ShuttingOfftheEngine......................................11
AdjustingtheDischargeChuteandChute
Deector........................................................11
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute.................11
OperatingTips.................................................12
AfterOperation....................................................12
AfterOperationSafety......................................12
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................12
Maintenance...........................................................13
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........13
MaintenanceSafety..........................................13
CheckingandAdjustingtheControl
Cable............................................................13
InspectingtheRotorBlades..............................14
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................15
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................16
ReplacingtheDriveBelt...................................17
AdjustingtheQuickShootControl....................18
Storage...................................................................20
StorageSafety..................................................20
StoringtheMachine..........................................20
2
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO8437specications.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.
Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows
howtouseit,knowshowtoshutofftheengine
quickly,andunderstandsthewarnings.
•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe
operatingpositionforanyreason.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingparts
onthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
working.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystanders,especiallysmallchildren,outofthe
operatingarea.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
3
SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsare
easilyvisibletotheoperatorandare
locatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatis
damagedormissing.
decal94-2577
94-2577
1.Toengagetherotorblades,holdthecontrolbaragainst
thehandle.
2.Todisengagetherotorblades,releasethecontrolbar.
OrderPartNo.117-9121
decal115-5698
115-5698
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impellerandauger—do
notplaceyourhandinthechute;removethekeyandread
theOperator’sManualbeforeperformingmaintenance.
Model38563only;orderPartNo.117-6036
decal117-9102
117-9102
1.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
6.Engineswitch—off
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,impeller—shutoff
theengineandwaitfor
theaugertostopbefore
leavingthemachine.
7.Primer
3.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
away.
8.Pushtheprimer3timesto
primetheengine.
4.Explosionhazard—donot
tipthemachine.
9.ReadtheOperator's
Manualbeforechecking
theengine-oillevel.
5.Engineswitch—on
Model38568only;orderPartNo.117-6046
decal117-9103
117-9103
1.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
6.Engineswitch—off
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,impeller—shutoff
theengineandwaitfor
theaugertostopbefore
leavingthemachine.
7.Primer
3.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
away.
8.Pushtheprimer3timesto
primetheengine.
4.Explosionhazard—donot
tipthemachine.
9.ReadtheOperator's
Manualbeforechecking
theengine-oillevel.
5.Engineswitch—on10.Plugthemachineinto
powertheelectricstarter.
4
Setup
1
UnfoldingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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2
InstallingtheDischargeChute
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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5
3
FillingtheEnginewithOil
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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4
AdjustingtheControlCable
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoAdjustingtheControlCable(page14).
6
ProductOverview
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Figure7
1.Chute-deectortrigger
8.Electric-startbutton
(Electric-startmodels
only)
2.Dischargechute9.Key
3.Fuel-tankcap
10.Chokelever
4.Controlbar11.Oil-drainplug
5.QuickShoot™control12.Oilll/dipstick
6.Recoil-starthandle
13.Chutedeector
7.Primer
Specications
ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight
37kg
38563
(82lb)122cm54cm107cm
39kg
38568
(87lb)
(48
inches)
(21
inches)
(42
inches)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
Operation
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Forelectric-startmodelsonly:Useextension
cordsandreceptaclesasspeciedinthemanual.
Inspecttheelectricalcordbeforepluggingitinto
apowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,replace
it.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwearloose
jewelry.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe
machine,andremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,
wires,andotherforeignobjects.
•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,
illegible,ormissing,repairorreplaceitbefore
beginningoperation.Also,tightenanyloose
fasteners.
FuelSafety
Fuelisextremelyammableandexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachineontheground
beforelling,notinavehicleoronanobject.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.
Replacethefuelcapsecurelyandwipeupspills.
•Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
•Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer,outofthe
reachofchildren.
•Whenfuelisinthetank,tipthemachineonlyas
directedintheinstructions.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
7
FillingtheFuelTank
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%
MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.
•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such
asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolby
volume.Performanceproblemsand/orengine
damagemayresultwhichmaynotbecovered
underwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Donotllabovethebottomofthefueltankneck
(Figure8).
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Figure8
Important:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythe
quantityoffuelthatyouexpecttousein30days.
Otherwise,youmayusefuelstabilizer/conditioner
inthemachineatalltimestokeepthefuelfresh
longerwhenusedasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizer
manufacturer.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
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Figure9
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Shutofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe
machineandalwaysuseastick.
•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.
Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart
ofyourbodyorclothingawayfrommovingor
rotatingparts.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas
wherepropertydamagecanoccur.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,
especiallywhenoperatingthemachineinreverse.
•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm
holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
8
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe
machineonaslope.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility
orlight.
•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupthe
machine.
•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepower
totheauger.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe
machineonwalksorroads.Stayalertforhidden
hazardsortrafc.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile
theengineisrunning,exceptasdirectedinthe
instructions.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,
removethekey,andinspectthemachinefor
damage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingthe
machine.
•Ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally,shutoff
theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.
•Donotruntheengineindoors;exhaustfumesare
dangerous.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby
attemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.
•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe
operatingposition,beforeclearingorunclogging
thecollector,rotor,ordischargechute,andwhen
makinganyrepairs,adjustments,orinspections.
StartingtheEngine
Note:Removeyourglovewhenyoupushintheprimersothataircannotescapefromtheprimerhole.
Important:Donotusetheprimerorthechokeiftheenginehasbeenrunningandishot.Excessive
primingmayoodtheengineandpreventitfromstarting.
StandardModels
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Figure10
9
Electric-StartModels
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Figure11
Note:UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextensioncordthatisrecommendedforoutdooruseandisnotlonger
than15m(50ft).
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforepluggingitintoapowersource.Ifthecordis
damaged,donotuseittostartthemachine.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcordimmediately.
ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealerforassistance.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapowersource,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe
machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty(electric-startmodelsonly).
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenotstartingthemachine.
EngagingtheRotorBlades
Toengagetherotorblades,holdthecontrolbar
againstthehandle(Figure12).
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Figure12
DisengagingtheRotor
Blades
Todisengagetherotorblades,releasethecontrolbar
(Figure13).
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Figure13
10
ShuttingOfftheEngine
Toshutofftheengine,turnthekeycounterclockwise
totheOFFposition(Figure14).
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Figure14
AdjustingtheDischarge
ChuteandChuteDeector
Toadjustthedischargechute,pressthetriggerofthe
QuickShoot™controlontherightsideofthehandle
andmoveitupordownalongthehandle.Movingthe
controldownthehandlerotatesthedischargechute
totheleft;movingthecontrolupthehandlerotates
thedischargechutetotheright(Figure15).
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Figure15
Toraiseorlowertheangleofthechutedeector,
pressthetriggeronthechutedeectorandmovethe
chutedeectorupordown(Figure16).
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Figure16
1.Chute-deectortrigger2.Chutedeector
ClearingaClogged
DischargeChute
Toclearthechute:
•Shuttheengineoff!
•Wait10secondstoensurethattherotorblades
havestoppedrotating.
•Alwaysuseaclean-outtool;neveruseyourhands.
11
OperatingTips
WARNING
Therotorbladescanthrowstones,toys,
andotherforeignobjectsandcauseserious
personalinjurytoyouorbystanders.
•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofall
objectsthattherotorbladescouldpickup
andthrow.
•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthe
areaofoperation.
•Removethesnowassoonaspossibleafteritfalls.
•Overlapeachswathtoensurecompletesnow
removal.
•Dischargethesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.
•Ifthemachinedoesnotpropelitselfforwardon
slipperysurfacesorinheavysnow,pushforward
onthehandle,butallowthemachinetoworkat
itsownpace.
•Themachinemayleaverubbermarksonnew
brushedorlight-coloredconcrete.Testonan
inconspicuouslocationbeforeuse.Thesemarks
arenotpermanent.
AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel
tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare
present,suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters,
orclothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
storingthemachineinanyenclosure.
•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30
days,refertoStorage(page20)forimportant
information.
•Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowing
snowtopreventfreeze-upofthecollectorand
rotor.
PreventingFreeze-upafter
Use
•Lettheenginerunforafewminutestoprevent
movingpartsfromfreezing.Shutofftheengine,
waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremoveice
andsnowfromthemachine.
•Cleanoffanysnowandicefromthebaseofthe
chute.
•Rotatethedischargechuteleftandrighttofree
itfromanyicebuildup.
•Withthekeyremoved,pulltherecoil-starthandle
severaltimesorconnecttheelectricalcordto
apowersourceandthemachineandpushthe
electric-startbuttononcetopreventtherecoil
starterand/ortheelectricstarterfromfreezingup
(electric-startmodelsonly).
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand
movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessive
forcewhentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyou
havedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart,start
theengineandletitrunforafewminutes.
12
Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Afterthersthour
•Checkthecontrolcableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.
Aftertherst2hours
•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
Yearly
•Checkthecontrolcableandadjustitifnecessary.
•InspecttherotorbladesandhaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacetherotor
bladesandscraperifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Servicethesparkplugandreplaceitifnecessary.
•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.
•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectthedrivebeltandreplaceitifnecessary.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Preparethemachineforstorage.
MaintenanceSafety
Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbefore
performinganymaintenanceonthemachine:
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe
operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhileperformingan
adjustmentorrepairtoprotectyoureyesfrom
foreignobjectsthatthemachinemaythrow.
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafe
workingcondition.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
PurchaseonlygenuineT ororeplacementparts
andaccessories.
CheckingandAdjustingthe
ControlCable
CheckingtheControlCable
ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour—Checkthe
controlcableandadjustitif
necessary.
Yearly—Checkthecontrolcableandadjustit
ifnecessary.
Movethecontrolbarbacktowardthehandleto
removetheslackinthecontrolcable(Figure17).
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Figure17
1.Controlbar2.2mmto3mm(1/16inch
to1/8inch)gap
Note:Ensurethata2mmto3mm(1/16inchto
1/8inch)gapexistsbetweenthecontrolbarandthe
handle(Figure17).
Important:Thecontrolcablemustcontainsome
slackwhenyoudisengagethecontrolbarforthe
rotorbladestostopproperly.
13
AdjustingtheControlCable
1.Slideupthespringcoverandunhookthespring
fromtheadjusterlink(Figure18).
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Figure18
1.Adjusterlink
3.Springcover
2.Z-tting
4.Unhookthespringhere.
Note:Youcanpulluptheadjusterlinkand
cabletomakeunhookingthespringeasier.
2.MovetheZ-ttingtoahigherorlowerholeon
theadjusterlinkasneededtoobtainthe2mm
to3mm(1/16inchto1/8inch)gapbetweenthe
controlbarandthehandle(Figure18).
Note:MovingtheZ-ttinghigherdecreasesthe
gapbetweenthecontrolbarandthehandle;
movingitlowerincreasesthegap.
3.Hookthespringtotheadjusterlinkandslidethe
springcoverovertheadjusterlink.
4.Checktheadjustment;refertoCheckingthe
ControlCable(page13).
Note:Afterextendeduse,thedrivebeltmay
wearandloseitsproperbelttension.Ifthedrive
beltslips(continuouslysqueals)underaheavy
load,disconnectthespringfromtheadjustorlink
andmovetheupperendofthespringtothehole
thatisfurtherfromthepivotpointinthecontrol
bar(Figure19).Thenconnectthespringtothe
adjustorlinkandadjustthecontrolcable.
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Figure19
1.Upperendofspring
3.Pivotpoint
2.Inserttheupperendof
springintothishole
4.Removetheupperendof
springfromthishole
Note:Thebeltmayslip(squeal)inwet
conditions;todryoutthedrivesystem,startthe
rotorandrunitwithoutaloadfor30seconds.
InspectingtheRotorBlades
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Inspecttherotorblades
andhaveanAuthorizedService
Dealerreplacetherotorbladesand
scraperifnecessary.
Beforeeachsession,inspecttherotorbladesfor
wear.Whenarotor-bladeedgehasworndownto
thewear-indicatorhole,haveanAuthorizedService
Dealerreplacetherotorbladesandthescraper
(Figure20).
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Figure20
1.Thewear-indicatorholeis
intact;youdonotneedto
replacetherotorblades.
2.Thewear-indicatorholeis
exposed;replacetherotor
bladesandscraper.
14
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours
Yearly
Ifpossible,runtheengineforafewminutesbefore
changingtheoiltowarmit.Warmoilowsbetterand
carriesmorecontaminants.
EngineOilSpecications
Engineoilcapacity
0.60L(20oz)*
OilviscosityRefertoFigure23.
APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher
*Thereisresidualoilinthecrankcaseafteryoudrain
theoil.Donotpourtheentirecapacityofoilintothe
crankcase.Fillthecrankcasewithoilasdirectedin
thefollowingsteps.
1.Siphonthefuelfromthefueltankintoan
approvedfuelcontainer,orruntheengineuntil
itshutsoff.
2.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
3.Placeanoil-drainpanundertheoil-drainplug,
removetheplug,andtipthemachinebackward
anddraintheusedoilinthepan(Figure21).
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Figure21
4.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemachineto
theoperatingposition.
5.Installtheoil-drainplugandtightenitsecurely.
6.Cleanaroundtheoilll/dipstick.
7.Unscrewthedipstickandremoveit(Figure22).
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Figure22
1.Dipstick
8.Carefullypourabout3/4oftheenginecapacity
ofoilintotheoil-lltube.
Note:Youmaytipthemachineforward(handle
up)alittletomakeaddingoileasier.Remember
toreturnthemachinetotheoperatingposition
beforecheckingtheoillevel.
Important:Donottipthemachineallthe
wayforwardontoitsnose,orfuelmayleak
outofthemachine.
UseFigure23toselectthebestoilviscosityfor
theoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected.
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Figure23
9.Wait3minutesfortheoiltosettleintheengine.
10.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
11.Withthemachineintheoperatingposition,
insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,butdonot
screwitin,thenremovethedipstick.
12.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick.
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoolow,
carefullypourasmallamountofoilinto
theoil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeat
15
steps10through12untiltheoillevelonthe
dipstickiscorrect.
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoohigh,
draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelonthe
dipstickiscorrect.
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo
lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,you
maydamagetheengine.
13.Installthedipstickintotheoil-lltubesecurely.
14.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
15.Recycletheusedoilproperly.
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Servicethesparkplugand
replaceitifnecessary.
UseaNGKBPR6ESorChampionRN9YCspark
plugorequivalent.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
2.Rotatethedischargechutesothatitfaces
forward.
3.Removethedischargechute,the
discharge-chutehandle,andthechute
sealbyremovingthe3largescrewsand1small
screw(Figure24).
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Figure24
1.Fuel-tankcap
4.Smallscrew
2.Largescrews(3)5.Chuteseal
3.Dischargechute
4.Removethe4screwsthatsecuretheshroud
(Figure25).
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Figure25
1.Screw(4)3.Sparkplug
2.Shroud4.Spark-plugwire
5.Removethefuel-tankcap.
6.Removetheshroud(Figure25).
7.Installthefuel-tankcap.
8.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
9.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
10.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.
Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,or
dirtysparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodes
becausegritenteringthecylindercan
damagetheengine.
11.Setthegapontheplugto0.76mm(0.030inch)
asshowninFigure26.
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Figure26
1.Center-electrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)
2.Sideelectrode
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12.Installthesparkplugandtorqueitto27to30
N∙m(20to22ft-lb).
13.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
Note:Ensurethatthebreathertubeisrouted
abovethespark-plugwireasshowninFigure
27.
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Figure27
1.Breathertube
2.Carburetor-drainbolt
14.Removethefuel-tankcap.
15.Installtheshroudwiththescrewsthatyou
removedinstep4.
Note:Ensurethattheupperandlowershrouds
ttogetherinthesidegrooves.
16.Installthefuel-tankcap.
17.Installthechuteseal,dischargechute,and
discharge-chutehandleontothemachineusing
thehardwarethatyouremovedinstep3.
Note:Thesmallscrewgoesthroughthe
smallholeinthechutesealatthefrontofthe
discharge-chuteopening.
ReplacingtheDriveBelt
Ifthedrivebeltbecomesworn,oil-soaked,excessively
cracked,frayed,orotherwisedamaged,replacethe
belt.
1.Removethedrive-beltcoverbyremovingthe3
boltsasshowninFigure28.
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Figure28
1.Drive-beltcover6.Drivebelt
2.Bolt(3)7.Rotorshaft
3.Rotor-pulleybolt
8.Brakespring(unhookfrom
idlerarmhere)
4.Curvedwasher
9.Idlerpulley
5.Rotorpulley10.Enginepulley
2.Unhookthebrakespringfromtheidlerarmto
releasethebelttension(Figure28).
3.Removethescrewandcurvedwasherthat
holdstherotorpulley(Figure28).
4.Removetherotorpulleyandthedrivebelt
(Figure28).
5.Installthenewdrivebelt,routingitasshownin
Figure29.
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Figure29
1.Brakespring(installon
idlerarmhere)
3.Enginepulley
2.Idlerpulley4.Rotorpulley
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Note:Routethenewdrivebeltrstaroundthe
enginepulley,thentheidlerpulley,andnally
aroundthelooserotorpulleypositionedjust
abovetherotorshaft(Figure28).
6.Installtherotorpulleyontotherotorshaft(Figure
28).
7.Installthecurvedwasherandtherotor-pulley
boltandtightenthemsecurely(Figure28).
Note:Theconcavesideofthecurvedwasher
goesagainsttheoutsideofthepulley.
8.Installthebrakespringontotheidlerarm(Figure
29).
9.Installthedrive-beltcoverwiththeboltsthatyou
removedinstep1.
Note:Ensurethatthedrivebeltisproperly
adjustedandoperating;refertoCheckingthe
ControlCable(page13)andAdjustingthe
ControlCable(page14).
AdjustingtheQuickShoot
Control
Ifthereismorethan13mm(1/2inch)ofslackinthe
QuickShootcable(Figure30)orthedischargechute
doesnotrotateleftandrightinequalangles,adjust
theQuickShootcontrolcables.
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Figure30
1.13mm(1/2inch)maximumslack
1.Loosenthe2QuickShootcontrol-cableclamps
(Figure31).
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Figure31
1.Cableclamps
2.PositiontheQuickShootcontrolbetweenthe
2arrowslocatedontherightsideoftheupper
handle(Figure32).
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Figure32
1.Arrows
3.Rotatethedischargechutesothatitfaces
straightaheadandthearrowonthebackofthe
dischargechutealignswiththearrowonthe
shroud(Figure33).
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Figure33
4.Holdthedischargechuteinthestraight-ahead
position,pullthelowercablecasingdownward
untilyouremovetheslackinthecable,and
tightenthescrewonthelowercableclamp
securely(Figure34).
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Figure34
1.Lowercablecasing
5.Pulltheuppercablecasingforwarduntilyou
removetheslackinthecable,andtightenthe
screwontheuppercableclampsecurely(Figure
35).
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Figure35
1.Uppercablecasing
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Note:Donotover-tensionthecables.Ifthe
cablesareover-tensioned,theQuickShootwill
behardtooperate.
Storage
StorageSafety
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe
operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Fuelfumesarehighlyammable,explosive,and
dangerousifinhaled.Ifyoustoretheproductinan
areawithanopename,thefuelfumesmayignite
andcauseanexplosion.
•Donotstorethemachineinahouse(living
area),basement,oranyotherareawhereignition
sourcesmaybepresent,suchashotwaterand
spaceheaters,clothesdryers,furnaces,andother
appliances.
•Donottipthemachineeitherforwardorbackward
withfuelinthefueltank;otherwise,fuelmayleak
outofthemachine.
•Donotstorethemachinewithitshandletipped
downontotheground;otherwise,oilmayleakinto
theenginecylinderandontotheground,andthe
enginemaynotstart.
StoringtheMachine
1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheseason,addfuel
stabilizertofreshfuelasdirectedbythe
fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
Important:Donotstorefuellonger
thanthatsuggestedbythefuel-stabilizer
manufacturer.
2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe
conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.
3.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,andsiphon
thefueltankorruntheengineuntilitshutsoff.
4.Starttheengineandrunituntilitshutsoff.
5.Chokeorprimetheengine,startitathirdtime,
andruntheengineuntilitdoesnotstart.
6.Drainthefuelinthecarburetorthroughthe
carburetor-drainboltintoanapprovedgasoline
container.
7.Disposeofunusedfuelproperly.Recycleit
accordingtolocalcodes,oruseitinyour
automobile.
8.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheengine
oil.RefertoChangingtheEngineOil(page15).
9.Removethesparkplug;refertoServicingthe
SparkPlug(page16).
10.Squirt10ml(2tsp)ofoilintothespark-plughole.
11.Installthesparkplugbyhandandthentorqueit
to27to30N∙m(20to22ft-lb).
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