Toro POWERVAC 51984 User manual
POWERVAC™
Model No. 51984—310000001 & Up
English (EN), French (FR), and Spanish (ES)
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the Operator’s Manual. Save this manual.
Form No. 3365-751 Rev. A
If you have questions concerning
your blower, please call us
at 1-866-574-9242 (US) or
1-866-574-9243 (Canada).
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READ THIS INFORMATION
Before you use your new Powervac™, read the following helpful hints to
get you started.
Fueling
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly ammable and
explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and
property damage, handle it with care. Keep away
from ignition sources and open ames, handle
outdoors only, do not smoke and wipe up spills
immediately.
1. Obtain a clean container that is approved for use with gasoline.
2. Mix all of the 2-cycle oil provided with 1 US gallon of 87-octane, unleaded
gasoline (50:1).
3. Fill the blower’s fuel tank carefully.
Cold Starting vs. Warm Starting
When you restart the blower and you are not sure whether the engine is still warm, set the choke
lever to RUN, lock the throttle wide open, and pull the recoil starter grip. If the engine does not start
within 5 pulls, refer to “To Start a Cold Engine” later in this manual.
Flooded Engine
If the engine does not start, it may be ooded. Relax, this is easy to correct. Set the choke lever to
RUN. Lock the throttle wide open and pull the recoil starter grip quickly for 10 to 12 pulls.
If the engine still does not start, refer to “Troubleshooting” later in this manual.
STOP
CALL
1-866-574-9242 (US) or
1-866-574-9243 (Canada)
For questions concerning your blower,
call us toll free at 1-866-574-9242 (US) or
1-866-574-9243 (Canada).
WARNING: This product, its exhaust, and other substances that may become airborne
from its use may contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
California Proposition 65
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................4
General Safety Rules.....................................................................................................................................................................5
Specic Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................................6
Symbols.........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Product Labels ..............................................................................................................................................................................8
Features................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-10
Product Specications ...........................................................................................................................................................9
Assembly................................................................................................................................................................................11-13
Unpacking............................................................................................................................................................................11
Assembling The Blower Tubes............................................................................................................................................11
Grounding Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................12
Installing the Vacuum Handle..............................................................................................................................................12
Installing the Vacuum Bag...................................................................................................................................................12
Installing the Vacuum Tubes................................................................................................................................................13
Operation............................................................................................................................................................................... 14-17
Applications.........................................................................................................................................................................14
Mixing Fuel .........................................................................................................................................................................14
Filling the Tank....................................................................................................................................................................14
Oxygenated Fuels ................................................................................................................................................................14
Starting and Stopping .................................................................................................................................................... 14-15
Operating the Blower..................................................................................................................................................... 15-16
Throttle Lock ................................................................................................................................................................. 16-17
Vacuum Operation ...............................................................................................................................................................17
Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................................................... 18-21
General Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................................................18
Replacing and Cleaning the Air Filter .................................................................................................................................18
Cleaning the Exhaust Port, Mufer and Spark Arrestor ......................................................................................................19
Vacuum Bag.........................................................................................................................................................................19
Fuel Cap...............................................................................................................................................................................19
Spark Plug Replacement......................................................................................................................................................20
Storing the Product ..............................................................................................................................................................20
Emissions Maintenance Schedule........................................................................................................................................20
High Altitude Engine Operation ..........................................................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................................................21
Warranty................................................................................................................................................................................ 22-23
Table of Contents
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
We would like for you to be completely satised with your new product, so feel free to contact an authorized service dealer
for help with service, genuine Toro parts, or other information you may require.
Whenever you contact an authorized service dealer, always know the model and serial numbers of the product. These num-
bers will help the service representative provide exact information about your specic product. You will nd the model and
serial number data label located on the bottom of the housing.
For your convenience, write the product model and serial numbers in the space below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product correctly. Reading this manual will help you
and others avoid personal injury and damage to the product. Although Toro designs, produces, and markets safe, state-of-the-
art products, you are responsible for using the product properly and safely. You are also responsible for training persons you
allow to use the product about safe operation.
The Toro warning system in this manual identies 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.
However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful. Two other words, “Important” and “Note,” highlight information.
Introduction
Data
Label
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Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed area; breath-
ing exhaust fumes can kill.
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.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 feet
away.
Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
Do not wear loose-tting clothing, short pants, sandals,
jewelry of any kind, or go barefoot.
To reduce the risk of injury associated with objects being
drawn into rotating parts, do not wear loose clothing,
scarves, neck chains, and the like. Secure long hair so it
is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any
rotating parts.
Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under
the inuence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts
and all hot surfaces of the unit.
Wear a face lter mask in dusty conditions to reduce the
risk of injury associated with the inhalation of dust.
Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which
can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
Keep rm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over-
reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot
surfaces.
Never operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen;
this screen is located inside the mufer.
Product users on United States Forest Service land, and
in some states, must comply with re prevention regula-
tions. This product is equipped with a spark arrestor;
however, other user requirements may apply. Check with
the federal, state, or local authorities in your area.
Before storing, allow the engine to cool.
Use only Toro replacement parts and accessories. Failure
to do so may cause poor performance or possible injury.
Maintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this
operator’s manual.
Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel
leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts.
Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or other unstable
support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better
control of the Powervac™in unexpected situations.
Service
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the
engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent starting.
Service on the Powervac™ must be performed by
qualied repair personnel only. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualied personnel could result in injury
to the user or damage to the product.
Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the
Powervac™. Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk
of serious injury to the user, or damage to the product.
General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, re and/or carbon monoxide poisoning which will cause death or serious personal injury.
6Specific Safety Rules
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Always hold the blower in your right hand during blower
operation. Refer to the OPERATION instructions later in
this manual for proper position during vacuum operation
and additional information.
To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound
level(s), hearing protection is required.
To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting
rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or remov-
ing attachments. Always disconnect the spark plug before
performing maintenance or accessing any movable parts.
Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people
or pets.
Never run the unit as a blower without the blower tubes
installed.
Never place objects inside the blower tubes.
Use only as directed in this operator’s manual.
Do not operate vacuum without vacuum bag installed;
ying debris could cause serious injury. Always close
vacuum bag completely before operating.
Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury. Stop
the engine and ensure impeller blades have stopped
rotating before opening the vacuum door or installing/
changing tubes. Do not put hands or any other object into
the vacuum tubes while they are installed on the unit.
Never run the unit without the proper equipment at-
tached. When used as a blower, always install the
blower tubes. When used as a vacuum, always install the
vacuum tubes and vacuum bag. Make sure the vacuum
bag is completely zipped when the unit is running to
avoid ying debris.
Avoid situations that could catch the vacuum bag on
re. Do not operate near an open ame. Do not vacuum
warm ash from replaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc.
Do not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes unless the
cinders are completely cool.
This product is intended for infrequent use by homeown-
ers and other occasional users for such general applica-
tions as blowing leaves and lawn clippings, etc. It is not
intended for prolonged use. Prolonged periods of opera-
tion can cause circulatory problems in the user’s hands
due to vibration. For such use, it may be appropriate to
use a product having an anti-vibration feature.
Fueling
Fuel is highly ammable. Take precautions when using
to reduce the chance of serious personal injury.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away
from spark and/or ame-producing equipment.
Store fuel in containers specically designed for this
purpose.
Only refuel outdoors and do not smoke while refueling.
Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot.
Do not smoke while handling fuel.
Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or ames.
Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep
fuel from escaping around the cap.
Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.
Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 30 feet away from
refueling site before starting engine.
Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circum-
stances.
To reduce the risk of re and burn injury, handle fuel
with care. It is highly ammable.
If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
Empty fuel tank into a container approved for gasoline
and restrain the unit from moving before transporting in
a vehicle.
When draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel stor-
age container in a well-ventilated area.
Select bare ground, stop engine, and allow to cool before
refueling.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
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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.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in
property damage.
SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning for safe
operation of this product.
SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand opera-
tor’s manual before using this product.
Wear Eye and Hearing
Protection
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this
equipment.
Vacuum Door Do not run unit while vacuum door is unsecured.
Long Hair Risk of long hair being drawn into air inlet.
Blower Tubes Do not run unit without tubes in place.
Loose Clothing Risk of loose clothing being drawn into air intake.
Gasoline and Lubricant
Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with an oc-
tane rating of 87 [(R + M) / 2] or higher. This product is powered
by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle
lubricant.
Stop symbol To stop the engine, press and hold the stop switch in the stop
position
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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. 940927001 Part No. 940908001
Part No. 940835003Part No. 940654088
Product Labels
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FEATURES
Product Specifications
Name Specification
Weight 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg)
Engine 25.4 cc Full Crank
Air Velocity
MPH Up to 160 (257.5 kph)
CFM Up to 420 (11.89 m3/min)
Features
Figure 1
Primer Bulb
Choke Lever
Starter Grip
and Rope
Upper Vacuum
Tube
Vacuum Bag
Raised Slot
Lower Vacuum
Tube
Vacuum Bag
Shoulder Strap
Vacuum Tube
Screw
Vacuum Handle
Fuel Cap
Air Filter
Cover Knob
Upper Handle
Throttle
Lock
Main
Housing
Throttle
Trigger
Spark Plug
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FEATURES
TOOLS NEEDED
Know Your Blower/Vacuum
See Figures 1 - 2.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the
information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well
as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
Blower Tube and Nozzle
The blower tubes can be assembled and installed on the
main housing using no tools.
Throttle Lock
The throttle lock feature allows the user to operate the
blower without holding the throttle trigger. To slow the
engine speed, simply push the throttle lock forward.
Engine
The blower has a powerful 25.4cc engine with sufcient
power to handle tough blowing and vacuuming jobs.
Mulcher
The blower is equipped with a metal mulching blade that
efciently reduces leaves at a 10:1 ratio.
Sweeper Nozzle
The sweeper nozzle allows for more area to be covered dur-
ing blower operation.
Throttle Trigger
The blower can be operated at any speed between idle and
full throttle.
Vacuum/Mulcher
Converting the blower to a vacuum/mulcher is simple and
can be done using a straight screwdriver.
Vacuum Bag
The vacuum bag attaches to the main housing easily by us-
ing the vacuum bag adaptor.
Vacuum Handle
This feature allows user to perform vacuuming duties com-
fortably.
Vacuum Tubes
The vacuum tubes can be installed on the main housing us-
ing a at head screw driver.
Features
Figure 2
Upper Handle
Upper Blower Tube
Muffler
Vacuum Inlet
Door
Throttle
Lock
Throttle Trigger
Sweeper Nozzle
Straight Screwdriver
Stop Switch
Main
Housing
The following tool (not included or drawn to scale) is needed for assembly:
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