Toro 23740 Operator'S Manual Download Page 2

Replacement Engine Owner’s Manuals may be ordered
through the engine manufacturer.

Introduction

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

This product contains a chemical or chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or reproductive harm.

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

Important:

The engine in this product is not equipped

with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of
California Public Resource Code (CPRC) Section 4442
to use or operate this engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land as defined in CPRC
4126. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.

To acquire a spark arrester for your unit, see your Engine
Service Dealer.

This machine is intended to be used by residential
homeowners or professional, hired operators. It is
designed for removing snow, dust, and dirt from
paved surfaces, such as driveways and sidewalks, and
other surfaces for traffic on residential or commercial
properties, as well as thatch from grass.

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your machine properly and to avoid injury and
machine damage. You are responsible for operating the
machine properly and safely.

You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for machine
and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register
your machine.

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 machine ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the
model and serial numbers on the machine. Write the numbers
in the space provided.

Figure 1

1.

Model and serial number location

Model No.

Serial No.

This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death
if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Figure 2

1.

Safety alert symbol

This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.

Important

calls attention to special mechanical information

and

Note

emphasizes general information worthy of special

attention.

© 2013—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420

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Contact us at www.Toro.com.

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Summary of Contents for 23740

Page 1: ...Form No 3378 184 Rev A Walk Behind Rotary Broom Model No 23740 Serial No 313000001 and Up Model No 38700 Serial No 313000001 and Up G021738 Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 3378 184 A...

Page 2: ...from grass Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your machine properly and to avoid injury and machine damage You are responsible for operating the machine properly and...

Page 3: ...hecking the Engine Oil Level 16 Checking the Traction Cable 16 Checking for Loose Hardware 16 Changing the Engine Oil 16 Checking the Tire Pressure 16 Checking the Condition of the Belts 16 Lubricatin...

Page 4: ...or while performing an adjustment or repair Operation Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Exercise extreme caution when operating on...

Page 5: ...cleaning out the broom of foreign objects not bare hands Maintenance and Storage Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the machine is in safe working condition Nev...

Page 6: ...ndicator to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 10 Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope 2 Align this e...

Page 7: ...1 Grease 116 8140 1 Thrown object hazard Do Not operate when people and pets are in the area 2 Warning Entanglement hazard stay clear of rotating broom 116 8505 1 Explosion Fire hazard Read the Opera...

Page 8: ...s are in the area pick up objects that could be thrown by broom 5 Warning Entanglement hazard stay clear of rotating broom Broom bristles will melt or burn keep away from extreme heat or flame Do Not...

Page 9: ...e engine below the choke The fuel shut off valve shuts off the flow of fuel when the machine will not be used for a few days when parking inside a building and during transport to and from the job Mov...

Page 10: ...sition 2 On the rear left hand side of the engine move the choke lever to the left to the On position On a warm engine leave the choke in the Off position 3 Place the throttle midway between the Slow...

Page 11: ...l while the left wheel continues driving and the machine turns to the right Figure 8 Note Similarly squeezing the left wheel clutch lever turns the machine to the left When you complete the turn relea...

Page 12: ...njury and or property damage Carefully check the broom height and adjust it properly or contact your authorized Toro dealer 1 Set the engine throttle to the Fast position 2 Place the speed selector le...

Page 13: ...8 inch increments slightly raise the adjuster sleeve and insert the pin into the next pin hole below the current hole used To lower the broom in 3 mm 1 8 inch increments slightly lower the adjuster s...

Page 14: ...the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop and remove the spark plug wire s Remove all ice snow or other debris from the machine Reconnect spark plug wire s With the engine switch in the Off pos...

Page 15: ...cate the broom angle lock pin Every 160 hours Check the spark plug Yearly Check the traction cable Lubricate the hex shaft Check the broom cable Yearly or before storage Check the air pressure in the...

Page 16: ...for all moving parts to stop and remove the spark plug wire s 2 Visually inspect the machine for any loose hardware or any other possible problem Tighten the hardware or correct the problem before ope...

Page 17: ...and engine shield Checking the Spark Plug Service Interval Every 160 hours Remove the spark plug check the condition and reset the gap or replace with a new plug See your Engine Owner s Manual Checki...

Page 18: ...gers as shown in Figure 18 Important Damage may occur to the broom assembly if the broom segments are not properly installed 10 Install the broom assembly onto the unit Important Make sure the bearing...

Page 19: ...he valve and slide the fuel line off the fuel shutoff valve 4 Open the fuel shutoff valve and allow the fuel to drain out of the fuel tank into an approved fuel container 5 Install the fuel line onto...

Page 20: ...ngine rapidly using the starter to blow the excess oil from the cylinder 2 Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to 20 4 N m 15 ft lb 3 Connect the spark plug wire 4 Perform the annual mai...

Page 21: ...The spark plug is faulty 8 Clean adjust or replace the spark plug The engine will not start starts hard or fails to keep running 9 The spark plug wire is not connected 9 Check the spark plug wire conn...

Page 22: ...te pulley 4 The engine pulley is damaged 4 Contact an authorized service dealer There is abnormal vibration 5 The belt is damaged 5 Install a new belt The broom does not stop when the drive lever is r...

Page 23: ...Notes 23...

Page 24: ...n Toro replacement parts or from installation and use of add on modified or unapproved accessories Product failures which result from failure to perform required maintenance and or adjustments Product...

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