Table Of Contents; Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro BC-25 Operator's Manual

Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 2
Safety ........................................................................... 3
Safe Operating Practices........................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 6
Product Overview .......................................................... 8
Controls ................................................................ 8
Specifications ......................................................... 9
Operation ..................................................................... 9
Towing................................................................... 9
Tires and Wheels....................................................10
Before you Start .....................................................10
Adding Fuel...........................................................11
Hour Meter ...........................................................11
Checking the Engine Oil Level .................................12
Changing the Chute Position....................................12
Changing the Deflector Position ...............................12
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............................13
Using the Brush Chipper .........................................13
Maintenance .................................................................15
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................15
Lubrication ...............................................................15
Lubricate the Cutter Wheel Bearings .........................15
Lubricate the Wheel Bearings ...................................16
Engine Maintenance ..................................................16
Servicing the Air Cleaner .........................................16
Servicing the Engine Oil..........................................17
Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................18
Fuel System Maintenance ...........................................19
Changing the Fuel Filter ..........................................19
Belt Maintenance ......................................................19
Adjusting the Drive Belt Tension ..............................19
Replacing the Drive Belt ..........................................20
Cutter Maintenance ....................................................20
Inspecting the Cutter Block......................................20
Replacing the Cutter Blades .....................................20
Charging the Battery...................................................21
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Inspecting the Tires....................................................22
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Storage ........................................................................22
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Troubleshooting ...........................................................23

Safety

Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
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
instruction. Failure to comply with the instruction may
result in personal injury or death.

Safe Operating Practices

This product is capable of amputating hands and feet. Always
follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
If you believe that your vehicle* has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying The Toro
Company.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles*, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or The Toro Company.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
* Brush chipper trailer
Training
•
Read the Operator's Manual and other training material. If
the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English, it is
the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
•
All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
•
Never let children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
•
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself, other
people or property.
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