Toro Powervac 51988 User Manual

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Operation
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufcient to inict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing protection. Failure to do so could result
in objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.
NOTICE:
The spark arrestor on this product has not been
evaluated by the USDA Forest Service and
cannot be used on U.S. forest lands. In addition,
product users must comply with Federal, State,
and local re prevention regulations. Check
with appropriate authorities. Contact customer
service or a qualied service center to purchase
a replacement spark arrestor.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for
damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws,
nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasten-
ers and caps and do not operate this product until
all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please
contact customer service or a qualied service
center for assistance.
Applications
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
 Clear leaves and other debris from your lawn
 Keep decks and driveways free from leaves and pine
needles
 Vacuuming leaves from your lawn
Fueling and Refueling
WARNING:
Gasoline is extremely ammable and explosive.
A re or explosion from gasoline will burn you
and others. Always shut off engine before fuel-
ing. Never add fuel to a machine with a running
or hot engine. Move at least 30 ft. from refuel-
ing site before starting engine. Do not smoke
and stay away from open ames and sparks.
Failure to safely handle fuel could result in seri-
ous personal injury.
Fuel Mixture
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires
pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle lubricant. Pre-mix unleaded
gasoline and 2-cycle engine lubricant in a clean container
approved for gasoline. DO NOT mix quantities larger than
usable in a 30-day period.
Recommended fuel: This engine is certied to operate on
unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E10) is acceptable. E15 and E85
are not.
Note: We recommend you use high-quality synthetic 2-cycle
lubricant in this product. Mix at 2.6 oz. per gallon US (76 ml
par 3,8 L ).
Do not use automotive lubricant or 2-cycle outboard
lubricant.
HIGH QUALITY 2-CYCLE ENGINE LUBRICANT
GASOLINE LUBRICANT
1.0 gal. (US) (3.8 liter) 2.6 oz. (76 ml)
2.5 gal. (US) (9.5 liter) 6.4 oz. (189 ml)
Filling the Tank
1. Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con-
tamination.
2. Loosen the fuel cap slowly, by turning it counterclock-
wise.
3. Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.
4. Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing
the fuel cap.
5. Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clock-
wise.
6. Wipe spilled fuel from the product.
7. Move at least 30 ft. (9 m) away from refueling area
before starting the product.
Note: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during rst use.
Operation

Toro Powervac 51988 Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	Powervac 51988
Category	Blower
Language	English