17 in. string trimmer - curved shaft, 18 in. string trimmer - straight shaft (84 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toro 53002
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FORM NO. 3319–298 REV A ProLine String Trimmer Model No. 53002 — 7900001 & Up Model No. 53003 — 7900001 & Up Model No. 53010 — 7900001 & Up Model No. 53011 — 7900001 & Up 16” & 18” Gas Modèle No.
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WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. AVERTISSEMENT: Les gaz d’échappement du moteur de ce produit contiennent des produits chimiques reconnus dans l’état de Californie comme cancérigènes, responsables de malformations congénitales, ou comme nocifs à...
6. Shaft Grip 13. Throttle Cable and Stop English 7. Clutch Drum Housing Switch Wire 1. 10 feet (3m) Minimum 8. Engine 14. Fuel Tank Français Français Español Español The Toro Company – 1996 Printed in USA All Rights Reserved...
English English 1. Engine 3. Shaft 1. 50 ft. (15 m) Minimum 2. M5 x 20 or M6 x 20 Screw 4. Clutch Drum Housing Français Français Español Español...
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English English 1. Loop Handle 4. Bottom Clamp 1. Shaft Grip 3. Stop Switch Wires 2. Screw (4) 5. Nut (4) 2. Plastic Tube 4. Throttle Cable 3. Rubber Sleeve Français Français Español Español...
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English 1. Throttle Cable Housing 5. Slotted Fitting English 2. Cable Adjuster Sleeve 6. Recessed Hole 1. Air Cleaner Cover 3. Knob 3. Locknut 7. Cable Lug 2. Cylinder Cover 4. Throttle Cable 8. Carburetor Bracket Français Français Español Español...
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English 1. Cable Adjuster Sleeve 4. Idle Speed Adjuster Screw 2. Carburetor Throttle Cam 5. Slotted Fitting 3. Throttle Stop/Idle Speed English Adjuster Screw Bracket 1. Gearcase 6. Lock Washer Français 2. Trimmer Head Shield 7. M5 x 12 Screw (4) 3.
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English 1. Gearcase 4. Boss Adapter English 2. 3mm Hex Wrench 5. Trimmer Head Adapter 1. Primer Bulb 2. Fuel Return Line 3. Splined Shaft 6. Trimmer Head Français Français Español Español...
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English 1. Stop Switch 4. Throttle Trigger (in idle position) 2. Fast-idle Lock 3. Throttle Trigger (in English fast-idle start position) 1. Primer Bulb 2. Fuel Return Line Français Français Español Español English 1. Starter Handle 2. Choke Lever (typical) Français Español...
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English English 1. Throttle Trigger in Idle 2. No Trimmer Head 1. Hearing Protection 5. Hand Holding Throttle Position Rotation Grip, Fingers on Throttle 2. Eye Protection Trigger 3. Right Arm Slightly Bent Français 6. Trimmer Head Near and 4. Left Arm Fully Extended, Parallel to Ground Hand Holding Loop Español...
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English 1. Three inches (7.6 cm) Above Ground English 1. Three inches (7.6 cm) Above Ground Français Français Español Español...
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English 1. Housing 4. Spring 2. Eyelet (2) 5. Bump Knob 3. Spool (with Line) 6. Spool Cover Français Español...
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English 1. Wire 3. Fuel Filter 2. Fuel Pick-up Hose Français Español English 1. Filter Screen 3. Air Filter Cover 2. Cutout (typical) 4. Plastic Post (typical) Français Español English 1. Muffler Cover 2. Socket Head Screw Français Español...
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English 1. Screw 2. Cylinder Cover Français Español English 1. Socket Head Screw (4) 4. Gasket 2. Tail 5. Plate 3. Screen 6. Muffler Français Español Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î...
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English English 1. Socket Head Screw (2) 4. Spark Arrester 1. Strap Harness 2. Tail 5. Muffler Français 3. Gasket Français Español Español...
......Power String Trimmer Operating Safety All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied with your new product, so feel free to contact your Safety and Instruction Decals .
Install the required shield before using the Always wear hearing protection. Trimmer. Use only flexible, non–metallic, monofilament cutting line of the correct diameter. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. Never use a cutting head or replacement parts that are not approved by Toro.
Maintain the String Trimmer according to the 10. Store fuel and String Trimmer away from open recommended maintenance intervals and flame, sparks and excessive heat. Make sure fuel procedures in the Maintenance section on vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from page 12.
12. Use the right tool for the job. Do not use the Trimmer for any job that is not recommended by Toro. Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger.
Fasten the string cutoff blade to the trimmer head shield with two M5 x 25 screws, flat washers, lock washers and hex nuts as shown Loosen the knob and remove the air cleaner cover (Models 53002 and 53003 only) (Fig. 9). (Fig 12).
POTENTIAL HAZARD POTENTIAL HAZARD Foreign objects can be thrown by Trimmer. If the trimmer head is not adequately tightened, it can come loose from the WHAT CAN HAPPEN Trimmer during use. Contact with thrown objects can cause personal injury. WHAT CAN HAPPEN This may cause damage to property or HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD personal injury.
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SUCH AS ETHANOL, METHANOL OR Only use a two-cycle engine oil formulated for use in ISOPROPYL. ADDITIVES SHOULD NOT high-performance, air-cooled two-cycle engines. Toro BE USED TO TRY TO ENHANCE THE brand 2-cycle oil is formulated for use in POWER OR PERFORMANCE OF high-performance, air-cooled two-cycle engines.
Always mix fuel and oil in a clean container For your fuel premix, only use a quality oil approved for gasoline. designed for 2–cycle air cooled engines. Toro 50:1 2–Cycle Oil is formulated to meet the Mark the container to identify it as fuel mix for requirements of high-performance, air-cooled the String Trimmer.
) position and move the stop switch to the “ON” position (Figs. 16 and 17). The carburetors on Toro engines contain a choke system. To start a “cold” engine properly, perform the Leave the throttle trigger in the idle position and following procedure: pull the starter handle (Figs.
String Trimmer. stalls, stop using the String Trimmer immediately! Contact your local authorized Toro Dealer for If the trimmer head becomes jammed, stop the assistance and servicing. engine immediately.
Rewinding the Trimmer Spool Make certain all moving parts have stopped and disconnect the spark plug before inspecting the equipment for damage. Never use a String Trimmer that has chipped, POTENTIAL HAZARD cracked or broken trimmer head. Use of improper line could cause line to break and be thrown in operator’s or bystander’s direction.
Grasp the fuel hose next to the fuel filter fitting and remove the filter, but do not release the hose. Model 53002 & 53003 While still holding on to the fuel hose, attach the Loosen the knob and remove the air filter cover new fuel filter.
Reinstall the cylinder and muffler covers (Figs. holding the muffler cover, then remove the 32 and 33). muffler cover (Fig. 32). Model 53002 & 53003 Loosen the cylinder cover screw and remove the cylinder cover (Fig. 33). With the engine at ambient (room) temperature,...
Spark Arrester socket head screws (Fig. 35). Reinstall the muffler cover (Fig. 32). Model 53002 & 53003 POTENTIAL HAZARD With the engine at ambient (room) temperature, Muffler surface becomes hot when loosen the knob and remove the air cleaner cover Trimmer is in operation and remains hot (Fig.
Always turn off your Trimmer before you Pull the starter handle once. clean or perform any maintenance on it. The Toro String Trimmer will provide maximum Slowly pull the starter handle to bring the piston performance for many, many hours if it is maintained to the top of the cylinder (TDC).
Idle speed set incorrectly Set idle speed Throttle wire has come loose Tighten throttle wire Engine Lacks Power or Stalls When Cutting Cutting Dirty air filter Clean or replace air filter If further assistance is required, contact your local authorized Toro service dealer.
Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors and other emission–related assemblies. Where a warrantable condition exists, Toro will repair your lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
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In order to file a claim, go to your nearest Authorized Toro Service Dealer. Warranty services or repairs will be provided at all Authorized Toro Service Dealers.
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Pickup and delivery charges for distances beyond a 15-mile radius from a TORO ProLine Service Dealer. TORO Products used for residential use are covered by a full two-year warranty. All repairs covered by this warranty must be performed by a TORO Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement parts.