Toro 313000001 Operator'S Manual Download Page 10

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Know Your Product

See Figure 1.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the 

information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well 

as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before 

use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating 

features and safety rules, in both this manual and the opera

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tor’s manuals for all attachments that your are using with 

this power head.

Engine

The engine is powerful and easy to start. It is effectively 

counterbalanced, which allows for less vibration and more 

durability.

Grass Deflector

The grass deflector helps protect you from flying debris.

Grass Shield

The grass shield prevents grass from wrapping around the 

trimmer shaft.

Ergonomic Design

The design of the product provides for easy handling. It is 

designed for comfort and ease of grasp when operating in 

different positions and at different angles.

Features

Figure 1

Straight Shaft Trimmer

(Model No. 51977)

Front Handle

Engine

Throttle 

Trigger

Curved Shaft 

Grass Deflector

Engine

Throttle

Trigger

Curved Shaft Trimmer

(Model No. 51957)

Front Handle

Straight Shaft 

Grass Deflector

Knob

Knob

On/Stop

Switch

Coupler

Coupler

On/Stop

Switch

Choke

Lever

Muffler

Choke

Lever

Fuel

Cap

Fuel

Cap

Starter

Grip and 

Rope

Starter

Grip and 

Rope

Grass 

Shield

Muffler

Summary of Contents for 313000001

Page 1: ...f injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual Save this manual Form No 3376 828 Rev A If you have questions concerning your trimmer please call us at 1 866 574 9242 US or 1 866 574...

Page 2: ...lever to RUN and pull the starter cord If the engine does not start within 5 pulls refer to To Start a Cold Engine later in this manual Flooded Engine Will the engine start If not it may be flooded R...

Page 3: ...Trimmer 14 Oxygenated Fuels 14 Starting the Product 15 Stopping the Product 15 Operating the Trimmer 16 To Advance the Cutting Line 17 Cutting Tips 17 Installing Line in Reel Easy String Head 18 Main...

Page 4: ...e space below Model No Serial No Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product correctly Reading this manual will help you and others avoid personal injury and damage to...

Page 5: ...r reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part To avoid hot surfaces never operate the unit with the bottom of the engine ab...

Page 6: ...d condition Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming Keep string head below waist level Never cut with the string head located over 30 in or more above the ground This product is intended f...

Page 7: ...t Please study them and learn their meaning for safe operation of this product Symbol Name Explanation Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard Read Operator s Manual To reduce the ri...

Page 8: ...danger Replace damaged or lost labels Part No 940686099 Part No 940657034 Part No 940864003 Product Labels ON STOP Set choke lever to Push bulb Set choke lever to andpullstarterhandle sharply Set cho...

Page 9: ...Product Specifications Name Specification Engine 25 4cc Full Crank Cutting Width Model No 51957 17 in Model No 51977 18 in Line Size 095 in Weight Model No 51957 11 6 lbs Model No 51977 12 5 lbs Spec...

Page 10: ...ility Grass Deflector The grass deflector helps protect you from flying debris Grass Shield The grass shield prevents grass from wrapping around the trimmer shaft Ergonomic Design The design of the pr...

Page 11: ...6 574 9243 Canada for assistance Packing List 51957 Curved Shaft Trimmer Upper Shaft Power Head Curved Shaft Attachment Front Handle Curved Shaft Grass Deflector Lubricant Hanger Cap Operator s Manual...

Page 12: ...rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place 5 Tighten the knob securely by turning it clockwise Removing the Attachment from the Upper Shaft See Figure 2 Follow these steps to remov...

Page 13: ...bottom of the curved shaft as shown 4 Insert the hex head cap screw through the grass deflec tor bracket 5 Place the flat washer and lock washer on the hex head cap screw 6 Place the wing nut on the...

Page 14: ...tities larger than usable in a 30 day period Recommended fuel This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use Note We recommend you use high quality synthetic 2 cy...

Page 15: ...ments additional pulls of the starter handle may be required with the choke lever in the FULL CHOKE position To Start a Warm Engine Follow these steps to start a warm engine 1 Lay the product on a fla...

Page 16: ...art against the engine housing during trimmer operation Only hold the trimmers as shown in Figure 9 and 10 with all body parts clear of engine housing Extended contact with the engine housing can resu...

Page 17: ...is controlled by tapping the string head on grass while running engine at full throttle 1 Run engine at full throttle 2 Tap the knob on ground to advance line The line advances each time the knob is t...

Page 18: ...on the other side Continue to push line through the string head until the middle section of the line is inside the string head and line outside the string head is evenly divided on each side 5 While...

Page 19: ...various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use 4 Wipe or scrape the trimmer head and spool area when they accumulate dirt or clippings 5 Scrape debris away from air intake vents...

Page 20: ...ove the two screws holding the muffler assembly in place 4 Remove the muffler assembly and muffler gasket It may be necessary to work the muffler assembly free from the muffler gasket 5 Separate the m...

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