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Form No. 3370-794 Rev A 66in Rake-O-Vac ® Sweeper Model No. 07050—Serial No. 312000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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Contents Storage............... 27 Introduction..............2 Safety ................4 Safe Operating Practices ........4 Safety and Instructional Decals ......6 Setup ................8 1 Activating and Charging the Battery....8 2 Mount the Sweeper to the Prime Mover .............. 9 3 Removing Sweeper from the Prime Mover ............
Preparation Safety • Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories Improper use or maintenance by the operator and attachments are needed to properly and or owner can result in injury. To reduce the safely perform the job. Only use accessories and potential for injury, comply with these safety attachments approved by the manufacturer.
To ensure safety and accuracy, • Shut the sweeper blower off when dumping the have an authorized Toro distributor check the contents of the hopper. Always stand to the extreme maximum engine speed with a tachometer. right or left side of the hopper when opening the •...
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 13-2930 1. Slow moving vehicle symbol 13–7460 13–6410 61-5950 67-5360 13-6760 117–2718...
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Activate and charge the battery. Bolts Mount sweeper to prime mover. Locknuts – No parts required Removing sweeper from prime mover. Media and Additional Parts Description Qty.
Important: Make sure there is clearance WARNING between the battery cables and the speed Charging the battery produces gasses that can selector lever. Verify that the speed selector lever explode. does not come within 1 inch (2.5 cm) of either battery cable when it is moved through its entire Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks range of motion.
Figure 3 1. Sweeper jack 3. Adjusting screws 2. Hitch tongue (Model 07050) 4. Back the prime mover up to the sweeper. 5. Adjust the sweeper hitch tongue to the same level as the hitch of the prime mover as follows: •...
Product Overview Controls Flap Lever Move the flap lever downward to the engaged position and upward for the disengaged position. Move the lever to the upward position when transporting the machine. Reel Lever g015266 Figure 5 Push the reel lever forward to raise the flex tip reel. To 1.
Specifications Note: Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Width 85.5 inches (217.17 cm) Length 159 inches (403.86 cm) Height 79.5 inches (201.93 cm) Empty Weight 2160 lbs (979.76 kg) DANGER Operation In certain conditions during fueling, static electricity can be released causing a spark which Note: Determine the left and right sides of the can ignite the gasoline vapors.
Important: This space in the tank allows 5. If the oil level is below the Full mark, remove the gasoline to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank filler tube cap and add oil until the level reaches completely full. the Full mark on the dipstick (Figure 8).
Note: Do not allow the sweeper to stand still with the rake engaged as turf damage may occur. Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle lever to the Slow position. 2. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition key to the Off position and remove the key.
to the sweeper frame with the transport hooks. Should the gauge wheel arm fall to the ground, damage to the sweeper may occur. Operating Tips General • Before starting to sweep, survey area to determine the best direction to sweep. Note: To maintain a straight line when sweeping, sight of an object in the foreground.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Important: Refer to your engine Operator's Manual for additional maintenance procedures. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil and filter. After the first 50 hours •...
Lubrication Lubrication Service Interval: Every 25 hours The Rake–O–Vac has grease fittings that must be lubricated regularly with No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base Grease. Lubricate the bearings after every 30 hours of operation or whenever machine is washed with water. Bearings and bushings must be lubricated daily when operating conditions are extremely dusty g015269 and dirty.
Engine Maintenance 7. Insert the new filter properly into the air cleaner body. Make sure the filter is sealed properly by applying pressure to the outer rim of the filter when Servicing the Air Cleaner installing. Do not press on the flexible center of the filter.
5. When the oil has drained completely, replace the engine is operating properly. A black coating on the plug. insulator usually means the air cleaner is dirty. Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling Important: Never clean the spark plugs. Always center.
Fuel System Electrical System Maintenance Maintenance Servicing the Battery Replacing the Fuel Filter Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the electrolyte Service Interval: Every 600 hours/Yearly (whichever level and clean the battery. comes first) Every 25 hours—Check the battery Important: Never install a dirty filter if it is cable connections.
Drive System WARNING Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the Maintenance machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in Tire Maintenance personal injury. • Always disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) Checking the Tire Pressure cable.
Belt Maintenance Inspecting the Belts Note: It is not necessary to remove the upper belt guard (Figure 23) to check the belt tension. If for some reason the belt guard must be removed, remove the 4 bolts, washers, and nuts securing the guard to the frame. Never operate the machine without the guards in place.
Adjusting the Belts 2. If the belt has too much slack, loosen the idler pulley nut, press forward on the idler pulley until the desired tension is obtained and retighten the idler pulley nut. Adjusting the Impeller Drive Belt 3. If the belt is too tight, loosen the idler pulley nut, 1.
Pulley Removal Changing the Rubber Flap 1. Remove the bolts and lockwashers one at a time and screw them into the adjoining holes (Figure 30). Replace the rubber flap when it becomes worn or damaged. CAUTION Change rubber flap on a flat, level surface and block wheels to prevent sweeper from rolling.
Flex Tip Reel Removal Flex Tip Rake Rod Or Finger Plate 1. Place the machine on a hard and level surface. 2. Raise the front of the sweeper as high as possible Replacement by lowering the jack. 1. Remove the bolt and locknut from one end of the 3.
Flex Tip Rake Tine Brush Half Replacement Replacement 1. Remove the brush from the sweeper. 2. Loosen the clamps with an allen wrench and remove 1. Remove the tine retainer and slide the damaged tine it from the brush halves (Figure 33). out (Figure 32).
B. Clean the battery, terminals, and posts with a wire brush and baking soda solution. C. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts with Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. D. Slowly recharge the battery every 60 days for 24 hours to prevent lead sulfation of the battery.
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H. Stop the engine, allow it to cool and drain the fuel tank. I. Restart the engine and run it until it stops. J. Choke the engine. Start and run the engine until it will not start. K. Dispose of the fuel properly. Recycle as per local codes.
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