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All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
2002, 2003 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contents
Page
Introduction
2
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Safety
2
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Before Operating
2
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While Operating
3
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Maintenance
4
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Sound Pressure Level
4
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Sound Power Level
4
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Vibration Level
4
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Safety and Instruction Decals
5
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Specifications
7
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General Specifications
7
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Optional Equipment
7
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Setup
8
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Installing the Castor Wheel Assemblies
8
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Installing the Stand
9
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Installing the Traction Unit to the Blower
9
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Installing the Drive Shaft
10
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Rear Ballast
10
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Greasing the Blower
10
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Operation
11
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Operating Tips
11
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Transporting the Blower
11
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Adjusting the Discharge Opening
11
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Maintenance
12
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Lubrication
12
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Adjusting the Blower Belt
13
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Troubleshooting
14
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Storage
15
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The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty
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Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
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 product ready. The two numbers are
stamped on a plate which is located on the housing.
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
Important
calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Safety
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, and proper training of the
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of the machine. Improper use
or maintenance of the machine can result in injury or
death. To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
Before Operating
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Read and understand the contents of this Operator’s
Manual before operating the machine. Become familiar
with all of the controls and know how to stop quickly. A
free replacement manual is available by sending the
complete Model and Serial Number to The Toro
Company, 8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington,
Minnesota 55420-1196.
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Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not
allow adults to operate machine without proper
instruction. Only trained operators who have read this
manual should operate this machine.
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Never operate the machine when under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
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Keep all bystanders away from the operating area.
