Operator's Manual

2
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
W 2005 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contents
Contents 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
While Operating 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Specifications 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ballast Requirements 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reposition Control Handle 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Castor Wheels 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Lower Link Arms 8. . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Upper Link 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the PTO Shaft Length 8. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the PTO Shaft 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Sway Links 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the 3 Point Lift Stop 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Blower from the Tractor 10. . . . . . . .
Greasing the Blower 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Tips 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Discharge Direction 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing the Blower 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Blower Belt 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty 16. .
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. The two numbers are
stamped on a plate which is located on the blower housing.
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.