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Operator’s Manual

Trimmer/Brushcutter

Model No. 51950A—250000001 & Up

Model No. 51970A—250000001 & Up

Model No. 51990A—250000001 & Up

English (EN), French (FR), and Spanish (ES)

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To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual. Save this manual.

Form No. 3353-505 Rev. A

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Page 1: ...o 51950A 250000001 Up Model No 51970A 250000001 Up Model No 51990A 250000001 Up English EN French FR and Spanish ES WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual Save this manual Form No 3353 505 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...r to RUN Choke Open 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 Relax this is easy to correct Set the start lever to RUN Choke Open Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter cord quickly for 10 to 12 pulls If the engine does not start refer to Troubleshooting ...

Page 3: ... Converting from Trimmer to Brushcutter 16 Operation 17 Applications 17 Mixing the Fuel 17 Filling the Tank 17 Starting the Product 18 Stopping the Product 18 Operating the Trimmer 19 Operating the Brushcutter 20 Maintenance 21 Emissions Maintenance Schedule 21 Cleaning the Product 21 Servicing the Product 21 Replacing the Cutting Line 21 22 Replacing the Spool 22 Checking the Fuel Cap 23 Cleaning...

Page 4: ...and safely You are also responsible for training persons you allow to use the product about safe operation The Toro warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury even death DANGER WARNING and CAUTION are signal words that identify the level of hazard However regardless of the hazard be extremely careful Two...

Page 5: ...rown or become entangled in the cutting attachment Clear the area of children bystanders and pets At a minimum keep all children bystanders and pets outside a 50 ft 15 m radius Because there still may be a risk of injury to bystanders from thrown objects bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection If you are approached while operating the product stop the engine and the cutting attachme...

Page 6: ...s that involve your safety Read the Operator s Manual Read the operator s manual before starting or operating this product Failure to follow operating instructions and safety precautions in the operator s manual can result in serious injury Wear Eye and Hearing Protection Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment Keep ...

Page 7: ...ing power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 WARNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the lev...

Page 8: ...easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger Replace damaged or lost labels Part No 986178 001 Part No 984032 001 50 15m Part No 985102 001 50 15m Part No 984105 001 50 15m Part No 983961 001 Shoulder Strap Part No 984240 001 OFF ON I ...

Page 9: ...5 4 cc Full Crank Cutting Width Model No 51950A 17 in Model No 51970A 18 in Model No 51990A 8 in for brushcutter 18 in for trimmer Line Size 095 in Weight Model No 51950A 12 1 2 lbs Model No 51970A 13 1 2 lbs Model No 51990A 13 1 2 lbs Features ...

Page 10: ...gles Curved Straight Shaft Features Model No 51950A 51970A Dual Line The dual line permits more efficient cutting than a single line Grass Deflector The grass deflector helps protect you from flying debris Brushcutter Features Model No 51990A Blade The Tri Arc blade allows you to brushcut weeds vines and light brush Brushcutter Guard The brushcutter guard helps protect you from the blade and from ...

Page 11: ...Blade Straight Shaft Trimmer Model No 51970A Front Handle Engine Trigger Handle Curved Shaft Grass Deflector Grass Barrier Engine Trigger Handle Curved Shaft Trimmer Model No 51950A Front Handle Straight Shaft Grass Deflector Dual Line Engine Front Handle Brushcutter Model No 51990A ...

Page 12: ... head cap screw 1 4 20 x 2 in 1 Model No 51950A Lock washer 1 Model No 51950A Flat washer 1 Model No 51950A Wing nut 1 Model No 51950A Oil Head locking tool 1 Model No 51990A Shoulder strap 1 Model No 51990A Storage cap Assembly Assembly WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate the product until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury WARNING ...

Page 13: ...hese steps to attach the front handle 1 Remove the slotted Torx screws to separate the handle from the handle support 2 Press the handle onto the top of the upper shaft no less than 10 in 25 4 cm from the center of the trigger handle angling the handle toward the trigger handle 3 Place the handle along the upper shaft to a position that allows for comfortable operation 4 Place the handle support o...

Page 14: ...acket and grass barrier 4 Place the flat washer and lock washer on the hex head cap screw 5 Place the wing nut or hex nut on the hex head cap screw and turn clockwise to secure Figure 5 Figure 6 To Attach the Straight Shaft Grass Deflector Model No 51970A and Model No 51990A See Figure 6 Follow these steps to attach the straight shaft grass deflector 1 Remove the slotted hex head screw from the gr...

Page 15: ...washer from the gear shaft and retain it for the trimmer head assembly installation 6 Remove the three screws securing the brushcutter guard 7 Remove the brushcutter guard Note Store the brushcutter parts together for future use To Attach the Grass Deflector Refer to To Attach the Straight Shaft Grass Deflector earlier in this manual To Install the Trimmer Head Assembly See Figure 9 Follow these s...

Page 16: ...ollow these steps to attach the brushcutter guard 1 Place the guard onto the gear head as shown 2 Insert the three hex head screws from the bottom through the guard into the gear head 3 Tighten the screws securely and torque to 40 50 in lb To Install the Blade See Figure 13 Follow these steps to install the blade 1 Place flanged washer over the gear shaft with the hollow side toward the brushcutte...

Page 17: ... fuel mixture carefully into the tank 4 Clean and inspect the gasket Note Replace the fuel cap if the gasket is damaged 5 Install the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clock wise WARNING Check for fuel leaks If you find any leaks correct the problem before using the product 6 Wipe spilled fuel from the product 7 Move at least 30 ft 9 m away before starting the product Note It is normal for the...

Page 18: ...Slowly push the primer bulb seven times Note If restarting a warm engine do not push the primer bulb 4 Set the start lever to the START position Note If restarting a warm engine leave the choke in the RUN position 5 Pull the starter cord until the engine runs 6 Return the starter cord gently to the starter housing Do not allow the rope to snap back 7 Allow the engine to run for 15 seconds to warm ...

Page 19: ...re 16b Follow these steps to operate the straight shaft trimmer 1 Start the trimmer 2 Hold the trimmer at waist level with your right hand on the trigger handle and your left hand on the front handle 3 Place the product on the right side of your body with the engine behind and away from your body 4 Trim grass and weeds in a left to right motion with the line parallel to the ground Figure 16b Figur...

Page 20: ...r tilted toward the area being cut this is the best cutting area 3 The curved shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right to left the straight shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit from left to right This will avoid throwing debris at the operator Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown in figures 18 and 19 4 Use the tip of string to do the cutting do not force string head into uncut ...

Page 21: ...enance replacement or repair of the emission control device and systems may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Emission Part Inspect before each use Clean every 5 hours Replace every 25 hours or yearly Clean every 25 hours or yearly X X X X X Fuel Tank Assembly Includes Fuel Lines Fuel Cap and Fuel Filter Air Filter Spark Arrester Spark Plug Replacing the Cuttin...

Page 22: ...Figure 24 Figure 21 Maintenance Inner Ring Upper Threaded Area Slotted Tab Lower Threaded Area Follow these steps to replace the spool 1 Stop the trimmer WARNING Make sure the trimmer head stops rotating when you release the trigger Contact with a rotating trimmer head could cause personal injury 2 Remove the spark plug boot See Figure 24 3 Remove the retaining cap by turning as indicated by the a...

Page 23: ...ighten the air filter cover by turning the knob clock wise 12 Replace the spark plug boot Note Replace the air filter Part No 88048 as indi cated by the maintenance schedule Replacing the Spark Arrester See Figure 23 The spark arrester may need to be replaced after repeated use If replacement is necessary use Toro part number 986179001 To replace the spark arrester 1 Remove the five screws that ho...

Page 24: ... product short term 1 Clean all foreign material from the product 2 Store the product in a well ventilated place that is inac cessible to children To Store the Product Long Term If you do not intend to use the product for more than one month follow the storage procedures below Follow these steps to store the product long term 1 Drain all of the fuel from the tank into a container ap proved for gas...

Page 25: ...w normal starting instruc tions If the engine still fails to start repeat the procedure with a new spark plug 5 Contact an authorized service dealer 1 Use fresh fuel and the correct 2 cycle oil mix 2 Clean the air filter 3 Clean the spark arrester 1 Lubricate with silicone spray 2 Install more line 3 Pull line while alternately pressing down on and releasing the retaining cap 4 Remove line from sp...

Page 26: ...Gas Trimmer Product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any Gas Trimmer Product that has been altered or modified so as to adversely affect the products operation performance or durability or that has been altered or modified so as to change its intended use The warranty does not extend to re pairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either in...

Page 27: ...ilities As the non road or small off road engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner s manual OWT Industries Inc recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your non road or small off road engine but OWT Industries Inc cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of ...

Page 28: ...k Plug X ALL EMISSIONS RELATED PARTS ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS OR FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT WHICHEVER COMES FIRST THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A CATALYST MUFFLER Congratulations You have made an investment toward protecting the environment In order to maintain this product s original emission level please refer to the maintenance section below 1 ...

Page 29: ...29 Notes ...

Page 30: ...r maintenance contact your nearest authorized service dealer To locate your nearest authorized service dealer for this product contact us toll free at 1 866 574 9242 US or 1 866 574 9243 Canada OWT Industries Inc P O Box 35 Highway 8 Pickens SC 29671 USA 983000 660 9 05 REV 00 ...

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