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Form No. 3429-781 Rev A VR-2650, VR-3100, and VR-3500 Rammer Compactors Model No. 68034—Serial No. 404320000 and Up Model No. 68035—Serial No. 404320000 and Up Model No. 68036—Serial No. 404320000 and Up *3429-781* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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Contents Model No. Safety ............... 4 Safe Operating Practices........4 Serial No. Safety and Instructional Decals ......5 Product Overview ............. 7 This manual identifies potential hazards and has Controls ............. 7 safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol Specifications ............
Safety – Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. – Use only an approved container Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, – Do not remove the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank comply with these safety instructions and always pay while the engine is running or hot.
• • Carefully release pressure from components with Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to stored energy. ensure that original standards are maintained. Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger.
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decal125-8183 125-8183 1. Read the Operator’s Manual—check the oil level. decal125-8182 125-8182 3. Fast 1. Slow 2. Variable speed control decal125-8191 125-8191 5. Warning—keep bystanders away when operating the 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for information on starting the engine—1)Turn lever to the engine start position; 2)Close the machine.
Product Overview g023108 Figure 4 Models 68034 and 68035 1. Switch—R position 3. Stop 4. Run 2. Switch—S position g023144 Figure 3 1. Compactor shoe 6. Handle 2. Oil fill plug and sight gauge 7. Fuel tank 3. Throttle lever 8.
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g023107 Figure 6 Models 68034 and 68035 1. O position 3. Choke lever 2. C position LOSED g020101 Figure 8 1. F position 3. S position 2. Variable control speed g023112 Figure 7 Model 68036 1. Choke lever in the O 2.
Specifications Operation Note: Specifications and design are subject to Note: Determine the left and right sides of the change without notice. machine from the normal operating position. Model 68034 68035 68036 Important: Before operating, check the fuel and Weight 60 kg (132 lb) 65 kg (144 lb) 70 kg (154 lb) oil levels and remove debris from the machine.
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DANGER DANGER In certain conditions, fuel is extremely In certain conditions during fueling, static flammable and highly explosive. A fire or electricity can be released causing a spark explosion from fuel can burn you and others which can ignite the fuel vapors. A fire or and can damage property.
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Using Stabilizer/Conditioner Filling the Fuel Tank Park the machine on a level surface and stop Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to the engine. provide the following benefits: Allow the engine to cool. • Keeps fuel fresh during storage of 90 days or less. For longer storage it is recommended that the fuel Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove it tank be drained.
Checking the Machine-Fluid Transporting the Machine Levels CAUTION • Check the engine-oil level; refer to Checking the If you tip the machine when the engine on/off Engine-Oil Level (page 17). switch is in the R position, fuel can leak out •...
g023106 Figure 10 After transporting the machine, stand the machine in an upright position to allow the oil to drain through the engine and settle back into the crankcase. Important: Allow the oil to settle for at least 2 minutes after standing the machine upright before you start the engine.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Important: You may tip the machine forward, if you drain the fuel tank or move the engine on/off switch to the S position, to make cleaning or servicing the machine easier. If you lay the machine onto the side, oil can drain out of the crankcase into the air cleaner or the muffler.
Disconnecting the Engine Maintenance Spark-Plug Wire Servicing the Air Cleaner Pull the spark-plug wire off the terminal of the spark plug (Figure 11 Figure 12). Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the air filter. Every 50 hours—Clean the air-filter elements (more frequently if conditions are dusty or sandy).
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Servicing the Air Filter Wash the prefilter using a mild detergent and water. Model 68036 Squeeze it dry with a clean cloth. Open the latch of the air-filter cover (Figure 16). Soak it with new engine oil. Gently wind the prefilter in an absorbent cloth, and squeeze out the excess oil.
Every 100 hours Yearly or before storage Checking the Engine-Oil Level Toro Premium Engine Oil is available from your Shut off the engine and allow it to cool. authorized Toro distributor. Tilt the machine so that the engine is level.
Servicing the Place a drain pan under the oil-drain hole. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil from the Spring-Housing Oil engine (Figure 19). Oil Type: 4-cycle engine oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service category SJ, SL, SM, or higher.
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Adding Oil to the Spring Housing Every 100 hours Yearly or before storage Tilt the machine so that the oil sight plug is facing upward (Figure 22). Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes; refer Starting the Engine (page 12).
Servicing the Spark Plug Checking the Spark Plug Look at the center of the spark plug (Figure 24). Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Check the spark If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, plug. the engine is operating properly. A black coating on the insulator usually means that the air Ensure that the air gap between the center electrode cleaner is dirty.
Compactor Shoe Cleaning Maintenance Removing Debris from the Machine Checking the Compactor Shoe Regular cleaning and washing will increase the life span of the machine. Clean the machine immediately Service Interval: Before each use or daily after use, before the dirt hardens. Among the most critical elements of the machine is Check before cleaning that the fuel tank cap is the compactor shoe.
Storage Important: Store the machine in the upright position. Do not tip the machine on its side, or leave the machine tipped forward with the For storage over 30 days, prepare the machine as front bar down for a long period of time. follows: Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine does not start. 1. The air filter for Model 68036 is placed 1. Switch the orientation of the air filter in backwards in the air-filter cover. the air-filter cover. 2. The engine on/off switch is in the stop 2.
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While the exposure from Toro products may be negligible or well within the “no significant risk” range, out of an abundance of caution, Toro has elected to provide the Prop 65 warnings. Moreover, if Toro does not provide these warnings, it could be sued by the State of California or by private parties seeking to enforce Prop 65 and subject to substantial penalties.