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Adjusting the Choke

Use the throttle assembly to adjust the choke (

Figure

17

).

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Figure 17

1.

Choke on

2.

Choke off

Shutting Off the Engine

Service Interval:

Before each use or daily

To shut off the engine, release the operator-presence
control (

Figure 18

).

Important:

When you release the

operator-presence control, both the engine
and blade should stop within 3 seconds. If they
do not stop properly, stop using your machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.

g017366

Figure 18

12

 

Summary of Contents for HoverPro 450

Page 1: ...rds to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on any forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 4442 mai...

Page 2: ...hine for Storage 19 Troubleshooting 20 Safety This machine has been designed in accordance with ANSI B71 4 2012 General Safety This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious personal injury Using this product for purposes other than its intended use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders Read and understand t...

Page 3: ... 1 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot cutting unit keep your hands and feet away from moving parts 2 Read the Operator s Manual decal111 5393 111 5393 1 Warning Receive training on the product read the Operator s Manual 4 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders away from the machine 2 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade disconnect the wire from the spark plug before wor...

Page 4: ...Engine stop shut off decal133 8062 133 8062 Setup 1 Assembling the Handle No Parts Required Procedure 1 Slide 2 bushings into the frame g017333 Figure 3 1 Lower handle 4 Frame 2 Bushings 5 Bolt 3 Nut 6 Washers 2 Place the lower handle between the bushings and secure it with 1 handlebar bolt 2 washers and 1 nut 4 ...

Page 5: ... upper handle with the lower handle g209291 Figure 4 1 Upper handle 4 U bolt 2 Hand wheel 5 Lower handle 3 Washer 5 Fit the U bolt through the upper and lower handle and secure it with a washer and a hand wheel 6 Attach the throttle assembly to the outside of the handlebar and secure it with a nut and a pan screw g209280 Figure 5 1 Nut 2 Pan screw 5 ...

Page 6: ...o Parts Required Procedure Important Your machine does not come with oil in the engine Before starting the engine fill the engine with oil Engine Oil Specifications Engine oil capacity 0 59 L 20 fl oz Oil viscosity SAE 10W 30 multigrade mineral oil API service classification SJ or higher 1 Move the machine to a level surface 2 Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it...

Page 7: ...l until the oil on the dipstick is at the correct level refer to Changing the Engine Oil page 17 Important If the oil level in the engine is too low or too high and you run the engine you may damage the engine 8 Install the dipstick and hand tighten it securely Important Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours change it yearly thereafter Refer to Changing the Engine Oil page 17 Pro...

Page 8: ...efore filling not in a vehicle or on an object Fill the fuel tank outdoors in an open area when the engine is cold Wipe up any fuel that spills Do not handle fuel when smoking or around an open flame or sparks Store fuel in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children WARNING Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed Long term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness A...

Page 9: ... carefully pour a small amount of multigrade mineral SAE 10W 30 oil with an API series classification of SJ or higher into the oil fill tube wait 3 minutes and repeat steps 3 through 5 until the oil on the dipstick is at the correct level If the oil level on the dipstick is too high Figure 12 drain the excess oil until the oil on the dipstick is at the correct level refer to Changing the Engine Oi...

Page 10: ...s distractions otherwise injury or property damage may occur Do not operate the machine while ill tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs The blade is sharp contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position When you release the operator presence control the engine should shut off and t...

Page 11: ... slope and you need longer reach use an approved extended handle if you need a longer reach Starting the Engine 1 Place the throttle control to the choke position ensure that the fuel switch is in the ON position g017346 Figure 14 2 Hold the operator presence control against the handle g017334 Figure 15 1 Handle 2 Operator presence control 3 Place your foot on the deck and tilt the machine toward ...

Page 12: ...ice Interval Before each use or daily To shut off the engine release the operator presence control Figure 18 Important When you release the operator presence control both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds If they do not stop properly stop using your machine immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer g017366 Figure 18 12 ...

Page 13: ...ommended If the grass is too long the machine may plug and cause the engine to stall Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the machine to plug or the engine to stall Avoid mowing in wet conditions WARNING Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade Mow only in dry conditions if possible Be aware of a potential fire hazard in very dry condit...

Page 14: ...se care when loading or unloading the machine Secure the machine Use care when loading and unloading the machine to avoid sharp edges Cleaning the Machine Service Interval Before each use or daily After each use WARNING The machine may dislodge material from under the machine housing Wear eye protection Stay in the operating position behind the handle Do not allow bystanders in the area 1 Tip the ...

Page 15: ...spark plug and replace it if necessary Replace the blade or have it sharpened more frequently if the edge dulls quickly Maintenance Safety Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug before performing any maintenance procedure Wear gloves and eye protection when servicing the machine The blade is sharp contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury Wear gloves when servicing the...

Page 16: ...g wire to the spark plug Servicing the Air Filter Service Interval Yearly 1 Press down on the latch tabs on top of the air filter cover Figure 20 g017339 Figure 20 1 Cover 3 Filter 2 Latch tabs 2 Open the cover 3 Remove the air filter elements Figure 20 4 Inspect the air filter and replace it if it is damaged or excessively dirty 5 Inspect the paper air filter A If the filter is damaged or is wet ...

Page 17: ...n the dipstick Figure 21 If the oil level on the dipstick is too low carefully pour a small amount of oil into the oil fill tube wait 3 minutes and repeat steps 8 through 10 until the oil level on the dipstick is correct If the oil level on the dipstick is too high drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick is correct Important If the oil level in the engine is too low or too high an...

Page 18: ...wire from the spark plug Wear gloves when servicing the blade 1 Refer to Preparing for Maintenance page 16 2 Tip the machine onto its side with the dipstick down 3 Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady g209201 Figure 23 4 Remove the blade turn the blade bolt counterclockwise saving all the mounting hardware 5 Install the new blade turn the blade bolt clockwise and all mounting hardware Impo...

Page 19: ...ine until the engine shuts off from running out of fuel 3 Prime the engine and start it again 4 Allow the engine to run until it shuts off When you can no longer start the engine it is sufficiently dry 5 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 6 Remove the spark plug add 30 ml 1 fl oz of oil through the spark plug hole and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the...

Page 20: ...l is too low too high or excessively dirty 5 Check the engine oil Change the oil if it is dirty add or drain the oil to adjust the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick The engine starts hard or loses power 6 The fuel tank contains stale fuel 6 Drain and fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel 1 The wire is not connected to the spark plug 1 Connect the wire to the spark plug 2 The spark plug is pi...

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Page 23: ...to restaurants grocery stores hotels schools and hospitals and on a wide variety of products Additionally some online and mail order retailers provide Prop 65 warnings on their websites or in catalogs How do the California warnings compare to federal limits Prop 65 standards are often more stringent than federal and international standards There are various substances that require a Prop 65 warnin...

Page 24: ...to damage to seats due to wear or abrasion worn painted surfaces scratched decals or windows etc Parts Parts scheduled for replacement as required maintenance are warranted for the period of time up to the scheduled replacement time for that part Parts replaced under this warranty are covered for the duration of the original product warranty and become the property of Toro Toro will make the final...

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