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Form No. 3374-232 Rev D PT-36, PT-36PP, PT-46, and PT-46PP Power Trowel Model No. 68048—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Model No. 68049—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Model No. 68050—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Model No. 68051—Serial No. 313000001 and Up...
If you require a spark arrester, contact your Authorized Toro Service Dealer. G019402 Genuine Toro spark arresters are approved by the USDA Forestry Service. Figure 1 Important: It is a violation of California Public 1.
Operation Safety • Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential • Be sure all drives are in neutral before starting engine. for injury, comply with these safety instructions and •...
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. 93-9084 1. Lift point 2. Tie-down point 125–4934 1. Read the Operator’s 3.
Use the choke lever (Figure 4) to start a cold engine. Before 2. Throttle handle 5. Tilt-adjustment knob pulling the recoil-starter handle, move the choke lever to the (Models 68048 and 68050 closed position. Once the engine is running, move the choke only) lever to the open position.
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Tilt-adjustment Knob clutch lever to the Stop position. Models 68048 and 68050 only Turn the knob clockwise to increase the angle of the blades (Figure 6). Turn the knob counterclockwise to flatten or decrease the angle of the blades.
68048 and 68049 0.58 L (0.61 US qt) its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved 68050 and 68051 1.1 L (1.2 US qt) attachments and accessories.
g021590 G019746 Figure 10 Figure 9 1. Fill port 3. Oil-level upper limit 2. Dipstick 4. Oil-level lower limit If the oil level is not correct, refer to Servicing the Gearcase Oil (page 16). 4. Unscrew the dipstick and wipe the end clean (Figure 9). Cleaning Debris from the 5.
DANGER In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. • Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
Filling the Fuel Tank Models Fuel Tank Capacity 68048 and 68049 3.1 L (0.82 US gallons) 68050 and 68051 5.3 L (1.40 US gallons) 1. Set the Dyna-Clutch lever to the Stop position, stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and turn off the engine switch.
6. Move the throttle lever to desired setting. Stopping the Engine 1. Turn the engine switch and fuel valve off. 2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before proceeding. Operating the Machine Important: Use the machine on concrete that has not set completely, but ensure that the concrete has set enough to support the weight of the machine.
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the first 25 hours • Check the engine oil level. • Check the gearcase oil level. • Clean debris from the air cleaner and engine. •...
Lubrication Engine Maintenance Lubricating the Blade Arms Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the air cleaner elements. Grease Type: General-purpose grease. Every 50 hours—Clean the air filter elements. Clean 1.
Oil Type: 4-cycle engine oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service category SJ, SL, SM, or higher Models Crankcase Capacity 68048 and 68049 0.58 L (0.61 US qt) 68050 and 68051 1.1 L (1.2 US qt) g019417...
Servicing the Gearcase Oil Service Interval: Every 150 hours Oil Type: 80W-90 gear oil that meets or exceeds API service category GL-5 . Capacity: 1.18 L (1.25 US qt) 1. Set the Dyna-Clutch lever to the Stop position, stop the engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2.
Servicing the Spark Plug Belt Maintenance Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Inspect and adjust the spark plug; replace it if necessary. Adjusting the Belt Tension Every 200 hours—Replace the spark plug. Service Interval: Before each use or daily Use an NGK BPR6ES spark plug or equivalent. 1.
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Aligning the Pulleys The air gap should be approximately 6 mm (1/4 inch). If an adjustment needs to be done, perform the following: 1. Place a straightedge ruler across the engine pulley and the gearbox pulley (Figure 22). 1. Loosen the bolt that secures the belt guide to the engine plate.
Adjusting the ProPitch Linkage Controls System Maintenance 1. Set the Dyna-Clutch lever to the Stop position, stop the engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Adjusting the Tilt Knob 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 1. Set the Dyna-Clutch lever to the Stop position, stop 3.
Ensure that there is still enough tension on the cable and spring to prevent parts from coming unhooked during operation. If the tendency for the blades to rotate when the Dyna-Clutch lever is disengaged cannot be adjusted out of the system without taking all tension off of the cable and spring, carefully inspect the drive belt and Dyna-Clutch lever system for wear or damage.
Adjusting the Blade Arms Adjust the blade arms if the machine still shakes excessively after the blades have been adjusted. 1. Place the machine on a flat surface. g019517 2. Disconnect the spark plug. Figure 29 3. Turn the tilt adjustment knob counter clockwise until all of the tension is off of the tilt adjustment cable and 1.
Storage 1. Set the Dyna-Clutch lever to the Stop position, stop the engine, and disconnect the spark plug wire. 2. Remove dirt and grime from the entire machine. Important: You can wash the machine with mild detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the machine.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The trowel blade turns when the recoil is 1. The clutch is engaged. 1. Disengage the Clutch. pulled. 2. The clutch is not properly adjusted. 2. See Adjusting the Dyna-Clutch Lever. 3. The belt guide bracket is bent. 3.
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Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company. Australian Consumer Law: Australian customers will find details relating to the Australian Consumer Law either inside the box or at your local Toro Dealer.