Form No. 3325-759 5.5 HP. Vacuum/Blower Model No.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. Introduction Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada. 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 replacement parts, or other information you may require.
• Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the area. Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not followed. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. Two other words are also used to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information, and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.
• Exercise caution when changing the direction on slopes. • Use extra care when handling gasoline; gasoline vapors are explosive. • Do not operate on steep slopes. • Keep the machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris buildup. Clean up any oil or fuel that spills. • Never operate the machine with damaged or missing guards or shields, or without safety devices (such as blower tube or debris bag) in place. • Stop and inspect the machine if you strike an object.
Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 105-4062 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away. 3. Warning—stop the engine and remove the wire from the spark plug before servicing. 4. Cutting/dismemberment in impeller hazard—stay away from moving parts 93-4139 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away. 2.
Assembly Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped with unit. Description Qty. Upper handle assembly 1 Bag support 1 Hex head bolt, 5/16 x 1-1/2 in. 4 Locknut, 5/15 in. 4 Hex head bolt, 1/4 x 1-13/4 in. 1 Locknut, 1/4 in. 1 Rope guide 1 Hex head bolt, 1/4 x 3/4 in. 1 Locknut, 1/4 in. 1 Height control rod 1 Hair pin cotter 2 Hex head bolt, 1/4 x 3/4 in. 1 Lock washer, 1/4 in.
2. Secure the bag support to the inside of the lower handle while mounting the handle (Fig. 2). 2 3. Secure starter rope guide to the lower handle with a bolt and locknut (Fig. 3). 1 3 3 1823 Figure 5 2 1. Height control rod 2. Front wheel support bracket 1 3. Hairpin cotter 1824 Figure 3 1. Bolt 2. Locknut 8. Secure the upper end of the height control rod to the height adjustment handle with a hairpin cotter (Fig. 6). 3. Pull rope through rope guide 3 4.
Before Operating 2. Position the bag onto the handle, hooking the grommets over the pins and the bag strap over the handle (Fig. 8). Before operating, check the fuel and oil level, and remove debris from the machine. Also, ensure that the area is clear of people and debris. Adding Fuel 1 Danger In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the traction unit to provide the following benefits: 1 2 • Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days or less. For longer storage it is recommended that the fuel tank be drained. • Cleans the engine while it runs • Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel system, which causes hard starting Figure 10 1. Oil dipstick Important Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol. 2. Metal end 4.
Starting the Engine Warning 1. Move the choke lever (located on the left side of the engine) to the Choke position (Fig. 11). The impeller continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is stopped, and can cause serious personal injury. 2 Do not place any part of your body into the impeller area until you a certain that it has stopped.
Driving the Machine Forward 4. Close the zipper before starting the engine. Hold the traction control lever (Fig. 13) against the handle to move forward. Release the traction control lever to stop forward motion. Warning A worn debris bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in serious personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders. Check the debris bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag.
3. Remove the bag neck from blower discharge chute (Fig. 15). (You may remove the entire bag if desired.) 11. Reseat the housing, nesting the lower blower housing mounting bracket onto the front edge of the engine base (Fig. 17). 4. Remove the retaining bolt and lock washer securing the blower discharge chute and remove the chute (Fig. 15). 12. Install engine bracket on the housing mounting studs with 2 locknuts (Fig. 17). 5.
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Each use • Check engine oil level • Check for loose fasteners • Remove all dirt and debris from around the muffler 25 hours • Clean the foam pre-filter and the paper air filter1 • Grease the rear idler assembly1 50 hours or yearly • Change engine oil1, 2 100 hours or yearly • Check/replace the spark plug • Clean the engine and cooling system1 Yearly • Oil the castor wheels and pivot points1 • Touch up
Oil Type: SAE 30 or 10W-30 detergent oil (API service SG, SH, SJ, or higher) 1 Crankcase Capacity: 20 oz. (0.6 l) 2 Changing the Oil 3 4 1. Start the engine and let it run for five minutes. This warms the oil so it drains better. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, stop the engine and pull the wire off of the spark plug (Fig. 18). m–5453 2. Clean around the oil dipstick and remove it (Fig. 10). Figure 19 1. Knob 2. Cover 3. Paper element 4. Foam element 1 2 3.
Emptying the Fuel Tank Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil because the engine may be damaged. 1. Stop the engine and wait for it to cool. 8. Replace and tighten the dipstick. Important Drain gasoline from a cold engine only. Lubricating the Machine 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Oiling the Caster Wheels and Pivot Points 3. Remove the cap from the fuel tank. 4. Use a pump-type syphon to drain the gasoline into a clean approved gasoline container.
3. Bend the side electrode (Fig. 23) if the gap is not correct. 4 2 3 1 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) 2 3 1 m–3215 Figure 23 1. Center electrode insulator 2. Side electrode 3. Air gap (not to scale) 1829 Figure 24 1. Lower nut 2. Upper nut Installing the Spark Plug 3. Bracket 4. Upper hole 1. Thread the spark plug into the spark plug hole. 2. Tighten the spark plug to 15 ft.-lb. (20 N⋅m). 3. Tighten the upper nut to move the cable housing upward (Fig.
2 3 1 1826 Figure 25 1. Nut 2. Pulleys 3. Tighten the nut just enough so the belt does not slip; do not over-tighten it. 1 Note: When you can no longer adjust a pulley, use the other pulley. When the adjustment is used up on both pulleys, replace the belt. Replacing the Drive Belt 2 1. Stop the engine and pull the wire off of the spark plug. 2. Drain the gasoline from fuel tank; refer to Emptying the Fuel Tank, page 15. m–5460 Figure 26 3.
4 2 2 1 3 1827 Figure 27 1. Belt around housing 1 5 1826 Figure 29 11. Insert the belt over the pulley and down through the opening (Fig. 28). 1. Cotter pin 2. Set screws 3. Shaft 1 4. Belt 5. Sprockets 15. Install the belt around the drive shaft pulley (Fig. 29). Important The belt must be installed as shown in Figure 29 or the traction drive will run backward. 16. Return the shaft to its original position, secure the collars with the set screws, and the shaft with the cotter pin (Fig. 29). 17.
7. With the spark plug removed from the engine, pour 2 tablespoons (10 ml) of engine oil into the spark plug hole. 8. Place rags over the spark plug hole to catch any oil spray, then use the starter rope to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder. 9. Install the spark plug, but do not install the wire on it. 10. For storage over 30 days, prepare the traction unit as follows. A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the tank.
