8
Maintenance
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Interval
Maintenance
Daily
First 20
Hours
Every
20 hours
Every
50 hours
Every
100 hours
Check and replenish fuel
Check for fuel leakage
Check bolts, nuts and screws for
looseness and loss
Clean fuel filter
Clean air filter element
Tighten bolts and nuts
Clean spark plug and adjust electrode
gap
Remove dust and dirt from cylinder fins
T Remove carbon deposits on piston head
and inside cylinder
T Remove carbon deposits in the exhaust
pipe of muffler
T Clean net of spark arrester (if equipped)
T Check the sliding portion of the
crankshaft, connecting rod, etc.
Fuel tube
Replace every 3 years.
Service more frequently under dusty conditions.
T Service to be performed by an authorized Toro service dealer.
Note: The service intervals indicated are to be used as a guide. Service to be performed more frequently as necessitated by
operating conditions.
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
When wire is on spark plug, someone could
accidentally start the engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Accidental starting of engine could seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Pull wire off spark plug before you do any
maintenance. Also push wire aside so it does not
accidentally contact spark plug.
Before each use, inspect the backpack blower for proper
assembly and fitness of all components. Check all
fasteners for correct tightness. Always inspect for fuel
leaks.
DANGER
•
Do not attempt to start or operate a backpack
blower that has a fuel leak. A fuel leak is a
potential fire hazard that could cause a fire and
personal injury.
Servicing the Air Filter
Inspect the air filter each time the backpack blower is
used, or more often in extreme conditions.
