FORM NO. 3312-762 Rev. 68 MODEL NO. 51641 thru N & UP OPERATOR'S MODEL NO. 51642 thru & UP MANUAL L TC1000 & TC2000 GAS TRIMMER A\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To assure optimum performance, and to gain knowledge of the Trimmer, it is essential that you or any other operator of the Trimmer read and understand the contents of this manual before operating Trimmer, Pay particular attention to the instructions highlighted by the salty alert symbol.
A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. Avoid using Trimmer near rocks, gravel, stones, or other debris which could be picked up and thrown or personal injury could resit 15 Use Trimmer only in daylight or good artificial Eight. 16. Shut off engine and be certain ali moving parts have completely stopped rotating before inverting trimmer, 17. Never use wire or metal reinforced string in place of filamentous cutting fine. 18.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS MOUNT CUTTER HEAD (Fig. 1) 1. Remove plastic shipping cap from end of drive saith tubs 10 expose flexible saith. Note: Hold flexible shalt in drive shaft tube as it may slide out of tube when cap is removed. Figure 1 1. Retaining tips 2. Drive sail tube 3. Slotted area 4. Bearing housing 5. Flexible shalt 2. insert flexible shaft into square hole in bearing housing. 3. Align retaining clips on drive shaft tube with slotted area in bearing housing. 4.
BEFORE OPERATING A DANGER: Gasoline Is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke when handling fuel and keep fuel tar away from open flames and sparks. Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline and store tin an approved container. Keep gasoline out of reach of children. Refuel outdoors, only when engine is cold. Lii tank to within 1/4” to 1/2” from its top. This space is for expansion of fuel. Use funnel or spout prevent spilling. Wipe up any spilled gas.
OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS (Fig. 4,5 & 6) Cod Engine 1. Lay trimmer on a flat surface with engine in upright position. 2. Raise Tickler button and hold up firmly while pushing primer bush repeatedly unit! fuel begins to enter sight tube. Note: If primer bulb iz pushed repeatedly without holding tickler button up, engine flooding may result. @) 2 © Figure 4 1. Ticktock button 2. Sight lube 3. Chose lever 3. Move ignition switch to “ON" position. 4. Move choke 1o “UP” position. 5.
OPERATION ENGINE OPERATION 1. Ali ow the engine to run at die speed a few minutes to warm up before using. IMPORTANT: The cutting head should not rotate at engine idle speed, If cutting head rotates at die, decrease idle speed by adjusting idle stop screw. Refer to Adjusting Carburetor, page 8. Note: DO NOT have engine under load during this warm up period. 2. When starting trimmer engine initially, check carburetor adjustments, refer to Adjusting Carburetor, page 8. 3.
OPERATION as compared to trimming around a tree. Some fine breakage will occur from moving unit too tacit, from entanglement with foreign matter, from normal line fatigue, and from attempting 0 cut thick, stalk weeds in excess of unit's capability. LENGTHENING CUTTING LINE (Fig. 9) Your Toto Trimmer is equipped with an automatic line feeding device so the line can be lengthened without STOPPING THE ENGINE. Note: Engine speed and noise will increase noticeably when June wears down. 1.
MAINTENANCE Note: Avoid crossover or crisscrossing of tine to insure proper ling advancing. 8. Downwind more than 38 feet of line onto spool, or allow wound line to extend outside of stoop. Only use line 080" dia. C. Keep line tight on spool by securing in remaining spew! note, Figure 11 A WARNING Do not use any type of wire or other string-like substance. Use only Tore approved replacement ornamentation fine of 080 inch diameter. Use of improper lamentation fine could result in personal injury. D.
MAINTENANCE 1. Fuel Mixture Screw — Close screw by gently rotating it clockwise until a slight seating resistance is felt. Next rotate screw 2-1/2 turns counterclockwise. 2. Die Speed Screw—Close screw by gently rotating it clockwise until spring is compressed. Do not over tighten spring, so coils overlap. Next, orate screw 3% turns counterclockwise. Note: These settings are approximate; however, they will allow engine to be started so carburetor can be fine tuned — steps 5-8. 3.
MAINTENANCE 2. Remove screw securing muffler lid, gasket and baffle to muffler body. Baffle on TC2000 only. 3. Clean any carbon buildup from inside of muffler body. 4. Rotate the engine crankshaft until the piston totally covers the exhaust port (Fig. 15). Clean the exhaust port area by using a clean, flat piece of hard wood. Remove ali loose particles. IMPORTANT: Use extreme care when cleaning exhaust port. Stay clear of the piston so # will not be damaged. Piston damage can cause early engine failure. 5.
MAINTENANCE Figure 18 4. Remove washer and compression spring, and sited drum off powerboat. 5. Clean debris from inside and outside of drum and any wrapped around PowerPoint. 8. Slide drum onto power shaft, assuring roll pin fits into slot on top of drum. 7. install compression spring, washer, spool core and driver onto powerboat. 8. The standpoint spool core are keyed. Be sure they are property aligned when putting stoop back on. Thread end of line through eyelet, Figure 19 1. Toothbrush 5.
MAINTENANCE Figure 21 1. Throttle valve fin up position) 2 Jam nut 3 Turn buckle 4. Tighten jam nut and check adjustment. 5. Reinstall air cleaner cover and air cleaner components to trimmer. See Servicing Alr Cleaner, Figure 17 for component sequence. 8. Recheck die speed and adjust if necessary Refer to Adjusting. Carbureter, page 8. LUBRICATE FLEXIBLE SHAFT The flexible drive shaft has been evenly greased at the factory.
OPTIONAL SPARK ARREST OR MUFFLER It a spark arrest or muffler is required because of local, state or federal regulations, it may be purchased at your ioctl Authorized TOR Service Dealer. trimmer is operated on any California forest, brush or grass covered land without a properly operating spark arrest or muffler, the operator is violating state law, Section 4442 Public Resources Code.
MAINTENANCE RECORD Hours Check Check Check Check Preparing Date Used Air Coaling Spark Cutter for Ci saner System Plug Head Storage 14
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART This Troubleshooting Chart is intended as a guide 1o assist in correcting some of the common problems which may occur. Most of the "Remedies” can be performed with common hand tools. The Chartism not intended as a guide for major overhaul procedures. For problems which are not covered in this Troubleshooting Chart or this Operator's Manual, consult your local Toto Dealer. Trouble Possible Cause Remedy Engine Wort | A, No Fuel A.
The Toto Promise A Two Year Limited Warranty On 4l Gasoline Powered Consumer Products The Toto Company promises 10 repair these TOR Products if defective in materials or workmanship. The following time periods from the date of purchase apply: Residential Product Residential Products Used Commercially Days The costs of parts and labor are included, but the customer pays the transportation costs. Just return any residential product 1o an Authorized TOR Service Dealer or TOR Distributor.