Operator's Manual

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Contents
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Introduction 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operator Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pruner Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pruner Operating Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 4. . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembling Engine and
Drive Shaft Assembly 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loop Handle Installation 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Stop Switch Wires 5. . . . . . . . .
Connecting Throttle Cable 5. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Guide Bar and Chain 5. . . . . . . . .
Before Operation 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chain Oil 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil and Fuel 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mixing Gasoline And Oil 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting And Stopping 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idle Speed Adjustment 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Chain Tension 11. . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Chain Oil Discharge Rate 12. .
Air Filter 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cylinder Cooling Fins 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Arrester 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust Muffler 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gearcase Maintenance 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Cleaning and Tightening 14. . . . . . .
Storage 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal and California Emission Control
Warranty Statement 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied
with your new product, so feel free to contact your
local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service,
genuine Toro parts, or other information you may
require.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service
Dealer or the factory, always know the model and
serial numbers of your product. These numbers will
help the Service Dealer or Service Representative
provide exact information about your specific
product. You will find the model and serial number
decal located in a unique place on the product
(Fig. 1).
For your convenience, write the product model and
serial numbers in the space below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product correctly. Reading this
manual will help you and others avoid personal injury
and damage to the product. Although Toro designs,
produces and markets safe, state-of-the-art products,
you are responsible for using the product properly
and safely. You are also responsible for training
persons who you allow to use the product about safe
operation.
The Toro warning system in this manual identifies
potential hazards and has special safety messages that
help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal
words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.