FORM NO. 3314-833 OPERATOR'S MANUAL [oe NO. 51644V ~ & UP TC4000 GAS TRIMMER A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that ri read and understand the contents of this manual before the motor Is ever started. Pay particular attention to the safety alert symbol WARNING, OR DANGER — “personal safety instruction.” Read and understand the instruction because it has to do with safety.
AA SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. Avoid using the trimmer near rocks, gravel, stones or other debris which could be picked up and thrown or personal injury could result, 15. Use trimmer only in daylight or good artificial fight, 18. Shut off engine and be certain all macing parts have completely stopped rotating before inverting simmer. 17. Never use wire or metal reinforced string in place of filamentous cutting line. 18.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL ENGINE (Fig. 1) 1. Route throttle cable over top of engine housing. 2. Insert drive shaft into engine housing, aligning splines of shaft and engine, Figure 1 4. Hole in tube §. Housing screw §. Throttle cable 1. Drive shaft 2. Engine housing 3. Drive shaft tubs 3. Loosen housing screw. insert drive shaft tube into engine housing, aligning hole in tube with housing screw.
BEFORE OPERATING A Warning DANGER: Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke when handling fuel and keep fuel far away from open flames and sparks. Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline. Store it in an approved container, Keep gasoline out of reach of children. Refuel outdoors and only when engine is cold. Do not fill tank full. Fill tank to within 1/4" ta 1/2” from top of tank, not into filler neck. This space is for expansion of fuel.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A warning The cutter head continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Do not place any part of the body in the cutter head area until you are sure the cutter head has stopped. STARTING AND STOPPING (Fig. 6 & 7) Cold Engine 1. Lay trimmer on a flat surface with engine in upright position. 2. Raise ticker button and hold up while pushing primer bulb repeatedly until no bubbles can be seen in the sight tube.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH This machine is equipped with a centrifugal clutch which is designed to engage when engine sped reaches approximately 3600 4200 RPM. This is the point at which the cutter head begins to rotate. The clutch will slip to prevent possible engine damage should the cutter head be prevented from rotating. Should this situation occur, STOP ENGINE, wait until cutter head has completely stopped rotating, remove obstruction, and resume operation. ENGINE OPERATION 1.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8. The life of your cutting line is dependent upon following the preceding trimming techniques, 8s well as what is being cut, and where the cutting is done. EXAMPLE: Line will wear faster when run against a foundation wall as compared to trimming around a tree.
MAINTENANCE Figure 8 1. Cutter head guides 2. Position In slot ADJUSTING CARBURETOR (Fig. 9) The carburetor has been adjusted at the factory, but an adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, and altitude. IMPORTANT: Correct amount of line must be installed on trimmer head before adjusting carburetor. IMPORTANT: Do not adjust craws too tight be cause the screw and seat will likely be damaged. 1.
MAINTENANCE Figure 10 1. Mutineer cover 3. Gasket 2. Mutilator 4. Exhaust port 5. Make sure the muffler gasket is still usable (replace, if necessary} and install muffler and muffler cover to trimmer. Tighten all fasteners securely. REPLACING SPARK PLUG (Fig. 11) Use an NGK BM-6A spark plug or equivalent. Correct air gap is .024 ~ ,028" (0.6 0.7 mm). Remove plug after every 25 operating hours and check its condition. 1. Stop engine. Pull wire off spark plug. 2.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING FUEL FILTER (Fig. 13) After every 25 hours of operation, remove and replace fuel filter. 1. Drain gasoline from fuel tank. Start engine and let it run at idle speed until it stops and ail fuel is expended. 2. Remove fuel tank cap. invert trimmer and shake until end of suction hose is accessible or passes through fuel tank opening. Alternate Method: Insert a clean wire with a hooked end into tank, hook suction hose above weight, and carefully pull hose out fuel tank opening. 3.
MAINTENANCE Figure 16 1. Cotter pin 2, Nut 3. Check for burrs 4, Remove the spool, being careful not to lose the insert (Fig. 17). Figure 17 1. Insert 5. Inspect the spool for damage. Pay particular attention to the area where the line exits the spool. Burrs in this area can lead to premature ling breakage (Fig. 18). Clean out any debris wrapped around gear case shaft or under cutter head. 6. Reinstall cutter head.
MAINTENANCE PREPARING TRIMMER FOR STORAGE 1. For long term storage, either drain gasoline farm fuel tank or add a fuel stabilizer to the [aso ling. After fuel is drained, start engine and let it idle until all fue! is consumed and engine stops.
ACCESSORIES PART NO. DESCRIPTION 46-2981 Deluxe Shoulder/Waist Harness 57-5670 Dual-Line Manual Feel Cutter Head (.105 aid) 51-2760 Non-Metallic Fixed-Line Cutter Head (.105” x 16” segments} 83-4610 Dual-Line Bump Feed Cutter Head (.080 aid} 83-4600 Single-Line Bump Feed Cutter Head (.095 aid} 81-4540 Bracket/Knife Blade Assembly (use with 61-4571 shield and fasteners for bump-feed cutter heads) 52-5000 Spark Arrest or Muffler Kit 83-4850 Baal-Line Rewound Spool (.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART This Troubleshooting Chart is intended as a guide to assist in correcting some of the common problems which may occur, Mast of the “remedies” can be performed with common hand tools. The chart is not intended as a guide for major overhaul procedures. For problems which are not covered in this Troubleshooting Chart or the Operator's. Manual, consult your local Toto Dealer. damaged Problem Possible Causes Remedy Engine won't A. No duet A.
Residential Products Used Commercially The Toto Company promises to repair these TOR Products if defective in materials or workmanship. The following time periods from the date of purchase apply: Residential Product oes Straight Shaft Trimmers, 3 H.P. Edger, Back Pack Blowers, 5 H.P. Lawn Vac, 5 H.P. Blower Used Commercially The cost of parts and labor are included, but the customer pays the transportation costs. Just return any residential product to an Authorized TOR Service Dealer or TOR Distributor.