Table Of Contents; Safety; General Safety - Toro 58604 Operator's Manual

Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 3
General Safety ................................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4
Setup ........................................................................ 6
1 Installing the Tines and Shields ........................ 7
2 Installing the Handlebars ................................. 8
3 Installing the Drag Stake .................................. 9
4 Connecting the Engine Switch Cable.............. 10
5 Adding Oil to the Engine................................. 10
Product Overview ....................................................11
Controls ............................................................11
Specifications ...................................................11
Before Operation ................................................. 12
Before Operation Safety ................................... 12
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 13
Changing the Tine Configuration ...................... 13
Adjusting the Handlebars.................................. 15
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 15
During Operation ................................................. 15
During Operation Safety ................................... 15
Starting the Machine......................................... 16
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 16
Adjusting the Drag Stake .................................. 17
Tilling Soil ......................................................... 17
After Operation .................................................... 17
After Operation Safety ...................................... 17
Maintenance ........................................................... 18
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 18
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 18
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 19
Preparing for Maintenance ............................... 19
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 19
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 19
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 20
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 21
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 22
Servicing the Fuel Filter .................................... 22
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 23
Checking and Adjusting the Belt Tension........... 23
Replacing the Drive Belt ................................... 24
Cleaning .............................................................. 25
Cleaning the Tine Axle Shaft............................. 25
Storage ................................................................... 25
Storage Safety.................................................. 25
Storing the Machine.......................................... 25
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 27

Safety

This machine has been designed in accordance with
ANSI B71.8-2016.
DANGER
There may be buried utility lines in the work
area. Digging into them may cause a shock
or an explosion.
Have the property or work area marked for
buried lines and do not dig in marked areas.
Contact your local marking service or utility
company to have the property marked (for
example, in the US, call 811 for the nationwide
marking service).

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 or death.
•
Read, understand, and follow the instructions
and warnings in this Operator's Manual and on
the machine and attachments before starting the
engine.
•
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop
the machine and disengage the controls quickly.
•
Do not put your hands, feet, other body parts, or
clothing near or under the rotating tines or other
moving parts of the machine.
•
Do not operate the machine without all proper
shields, guards, and other safety protective
devices in place and functioning properly on the
machine.
•
Keep bystanders, especially small children, and
pets out of the operating area.
•
Do not allow children to operate the machine.
Allow only people who are responsible, trained,
familiar with the instructions, and physically
capable to operate the machine.
•
Shut off the machine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before you leave the operator's position.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire, keep it away from
the plug to prevent accidental starting, and allow
the machine to cool before adjusting, fueling,
unclogging, servicing, cleaning, or storing the
machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always
pay attention to the safety-alert symbol
means Caution, Warning, or Danger-personal safety
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