Toro 51945 Operator's Manual
Toro 51945 Operator's Manual

Toro 51945 Operator's Manual

25.4 cc gas power head
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Form No. 3369-610 Rev. A
25.4 cc Gas Power Head
Model No. 51945—311000001 & Up
If you have questions concerning
your trimmer, please call us
at 1-866-574-9242 (US) or
1-866-574-9243 (Canada).
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual. Save this manual.
English (EN), French (FR), and Spanish (ES)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3369-610 Rev. A 25.4 cc Gas Power Head Model No. 51945—311000001 & Up If you have questions concerning your trimmer, please call us at 1-866-574-9242 (US) or 1-866-574-9243 (Canada). WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual. Save this manual.
  • Page 2 READ THIS INFORMATION STOP Before you use your new trimmer, read the following helpful hints to get you started. Fueling WARNING: Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property damage, handle it with care. Keep away from ignition sources and open flames, handle outdoors only, do not smoke and wipe up spills immediately.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ....................................4 General Safety Rules ................................. 5-6 Specific Safety Rules ..................................6 Symbols......................................7 Product Labels ....................................8 Features ......................................9 Product Specifications ................................9 Assembly....................................10-11 Unpacking ....................................10 Connecting the Attachment to the Upper Shaft ........................10 Removing the Attachment from the Upper Shaft ........................11 Attaching the Front Handle ..............................11 Operation ....................................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 5: General Safety Rules

    General Safety Rules WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Read All Instructions  Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.  To avoid hot surfaces, never operate the unit with the ...
  • Page 6: Specific Safety Rules

    General Safety Rules  Allow the engine to cool; empty the fuel tank into a con-  Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety tainer approved for fuel and secure the unit from moving instructions. For units equipped with a clutch, be sure the before transporting in a vehicle.
  • Page 7: Symbols

    Symbols The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 8: Product Labels

    Product Labels Product labels and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace damaged or lost labels Part No. 940686099 Part No. 940864003 STOP Part No. 940627020 Part No. 940964006 Part No. 940865001 Product Labels...
  • Page 9: Features

    Features Product Specifications Name Specification Engine 25.4 cc Full Crank Weight 8.5 lbs. Know Your Product Engine See Figure 1. The engine is powerful and easy to start. It is effectively counterbalanced, which allows for less vibration and more The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the durability.
  • Page 10: Assembly

    Assembly Unpacking WARNING: This product requires assembly. To prevent accidental starting that could cause  Carefully remove the product and any accessories from serious personal injury, always disconnect the the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list engine spark plug wire from the spark plug are included.
  • Page 11: Removing The Attachment From The Upper Shaft

    Assembly Attaching the Front Handle 4. Push in the button located on the attachment shaft. Align the button with the guide recess on the power head cou- See Figure 3. pler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate the attach- Follow these steps to attach the front handle.
  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation Fuel Mixture WARNING: This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle lubricant. Pre-mix unleaded Do not allow familiarity with this product to gasoline and 2-cycle engine lubricant in a clean container make you careless. Remember that a careless approved for gasoline.
  • Page 13: Operating The Power Head

    Operation Operating the Power Head Proper Trimmer Operating Position See Figure 4. WARNING: Engine housing may become hot during opera- tion. Do not rest or place your arm, hand, or any body part against the engine housing dur- ing operation. Only hold the unit as shown in Figure 5 during trimmer operation with all body parts clear of engine housing (or as shown in the applicable attachment Operator’s Manual).
  • Page 14: Starting The Product

    Operation Starting the Product See Figures 5 - 7. Starting the product differs depending on whether the engine is cold or warm. Refer to the label on the air filter cover. To Start a Cold Engine: Follow these steps to start a cold engine. 1.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Maintenance CAUTION: WARNING: Keeping air intake vents free of grass and debris Use only Toro replacement parts when servicing prevents motor overheating and possible failure. this product. Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage.
  • Page 16: Replacing The Spark Arrestor

    The spark arrester may need to be replaced after repeated 11. Reinsert the muffler assembly and tighten two screws use. If replacement is necessary, use Toro part number to engine (torque to 60 in.lb minimum, 80 in.lb. maxi- 000998216.
  • Page 17: Replacing The Spark Plug

    Maintenance 3. Remove the spark plug. Idle Speed Screw 4. Hand thread the new spark plug, turning it clockwise. 5. Tighten with a socket. (Torque to 170 in.lb. minimum, 190 in.lb. maximum. Do not overtighten). CAUTION: Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug. Cross- threading will seriously damage the product.
  • Page 18: Emissions Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Emissions Maintenance Schedule Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control device and systems may be performed by any non- road engine repair establishment or individual. Inspect Clean every Replace Replace every before 25 hours Clean every 25 hours every Emission Part each use...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Engine will not start 1. No spark 1. Remove the spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap and lay the spark plug on the metal cylinder. 2. No fuel Pull the starter cord and watch for a spark at the 3.
  • Page 20: Warranty

    THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED UNDER In addition, this warranty does not cover the following LICENSE FROM THE TORO COMPANY BY (except to the extent covered by the emissions control TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC. warranty set forth below): Techtronic Industries north America, Inc.
  • Page 21 The California Air Resources Board’s Emission Warranty Parts List specifically diagnosis, parts, and labor performed at an authorized service center for Toro ® defines the emission-related warranted parts. (EPA’s regulations do not include brand outdoor products.
  • Page 22 Notes...
  • Page 23 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). This product is assembled by Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.under license from the Toro Company Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. P.O. Box 35 Highway 8...

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