Toro SnowMaster 724 ZXR Snowthrower User manual

Brand: Toro

Model: SnowMaster 724 ZXR Snowthrower

Category: Snow throwers

Type: User manual

Toro SnowMaster 724 ZXR Snowthrower features a powerful engine and a durable auger system, making it ideal for clearing snow from driveways, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces. Its compact size allows for easy maneuvering in tight spaces, while the adjustable discharge chute and chute deflector provide precise snow placement. With its self-propelled design, the snowthrower effortlessly powers through snow, making snow removal a breeze.

FormNo.3432-527RevA

SnowMaster

724ZXRSnowthrower

ModelNo.36001—SerialNo.404986000andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential

homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforremoving

snowfrompavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysand

sidewalks,andothersurfacesfortrafconresidential

orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor

removingmaterialsotherthansnow,norisitdesigned

forclearinggravelsurfaces.Usingthisproductfor

purposesotherthanitsintendedusecouldprove

dangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid

injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor

operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation

trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding

adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,or

additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService

DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel

andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1

identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace

provided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if

equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother

productinformation.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas

safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol

(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause

seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe

recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation

worthyofspecialattention.

8111LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedinMexico

AllRightsReserved

*3432-527*A

Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove

1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensure

thattheHighAltitudeKithasbeeninstalled

sothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPAemission

regulations.TheHighAltitudeKitincreases

engineperformancewhilepreventingspark-plug

fouling,hardstarting,andincreasedemissions.

Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attachthe

high-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe

machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService

DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand

high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocate

adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite

atwww.Toro.comorcontactourToroCustomer

CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour

EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.Remove

thekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengineto

itsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe

engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperatean

enginethathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitude

useatloweraltitudes;otherwise,youcould

overheatanddamagetheengine.

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas

beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe

followinglabel(Figure3).

decal127-9363

Figure3

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Contents

Introduction...............................................................1

Safety.......................................................................3

GeneralSafety...................................................3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4

Setup........................................................................5

UnfoldingtheHandle..........................................5

InstallingtheDischargeChute............................5

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel............................5

AdjustingtheTirePressure.................................5

ProductOverview.....................................................6

Specications....................................................6

Attachments/Accessories...................................6

Operation..................................................................6

BeforeOperation...................................................6

BeforeOperationSafety.....................................6

FillingtheFuelT ank............................................7

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel............................7

DuringOperation...................................................8

DuringOperationSafety.....................................8

StartingtheEngine.............................................8

EngagingtheAuger............................................9

DisengagingtheAuger.......................................9

Self-PropellingtheMachine................................9

ShuttingOfftheEngine.......................................9

AdjustingtheDischargeChuteandChute

Deector.........................................................9

ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute..................9

OperatingTips.................................................10

AfterOperation....................................................10

AfterOperationSafety......................................10

PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................10

Maintenance............................................................11

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............11

MaintenanceSafety...........................................11

CheckingandAdjustingtheSkids.....................12

InspectingtheThrowingEdges.........................13

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................13

ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................14

AdjustingtheAugerCable................................15

AdjustingtheTransmissionCable.....................15

Storage...................................................................16

StorageSafety..................................................16

StoringtheMachine..........................................16

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith

ANSI/OPEIB71.3specications.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand

feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety

instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.

Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows

howtouseit,knowshowtoshutofftheengine

quickly,andunderstandsthewarnings.

•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe

operatingpositionforanyreason.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingparts

onthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand

working.

•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep

bystanders,especiallysmallchildren,outofthe

operatingarea.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea

ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

x 3

120-9805

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120-9805

1.Insertthekey.

2.Primetheengine3times.

3.Engagethechoke.

4.Pullthestartercord.

5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.

OrderOrderpartno.131-5916

decal131-5914

131-5914

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,impeller

andauger—donotplaceyourhandinthechute;remove

thekeyandreadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperforming

maintenance.

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133-8061

decal131-1785

131-1785

1.Augerdrive—squeezethelevertoengage;releasethelever

todisengage.

4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe

machine.

2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Self-propeldrive—pushdownonthehandletoengagethe

self-propeldrive.

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardsofhandorfoot,impeller

andauger—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards

andshieldsinplace;shutofftheengineandwaitforthe

augertostopbeforeleavingthemachine;removetheignition

keyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming

maintenance.

Setup

UnfoldingtheHandle

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InstallingtheDischargeChute

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CheckingtheEngine-Oil

Level

Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheengine

crankcase.Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoil

levelandaddoilifnecessary.

RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page7).

AdjustingtheTirePressure

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ProductOverview

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Figure7

1.Augerlever7.Dischargechute

2.Fuel-tankcap

8.Chutedeector

3.Dipstick

9.Chute-deectorcontrol

4.Skid(2)

10.Discharge-chutecontrol

5.Auger11.Upperhandle

6.Scraper

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Figure8

1.Fuel-tankcap

4.Choke

2.Primer5.Recoil-starthandle

3.Ignitionkey

Specications

ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight

53.1kg132cm64.5cm108cm

36001

(117lb)(52

inches)

(25.4

inches)

(42.5

inches)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand

accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine

toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact

yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro

distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall

approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety

certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro

replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement

partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers

couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe

productwarranty.

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Forelectric-startmodelsonly:Useextension

cordsandreceptaclesasspeciedinthemanual.

Inspecttheelectricalcordbeforepluggingitinto

apowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,replace

it.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot

startingthemachine.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant

footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong

hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwearloose

jewelry.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe

machine,andremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,

wires,andotherforeignobjects.

•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,

illegible,ormissing,repairorreplaceitbefore

beginningoperation.Also,tightenanyloose

fasteners.

FuelSafety

Fuelisextremelyammableandexplosive.Areor

explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers.

•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachineontheground

beforelling,notinavehicleoronanobject.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.

Replacethefuelcapsecurelyandwipeupspills.

•Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan

openameorsparks.

•Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer,outofthe

reachofchildren.

•Whenfuelisinthetank,tipthemachineonlyas

directedintheinstructions.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.

FillingtheFuelTank

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane

ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%

MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such

asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolby

volume.Performanceproblemsand/orengine

damagemayresultwhichmaynotbecovered

underwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel

stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

Donotllabovethebottomofthefueltankneck

(Figure9).

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Figure9

Important:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythe

quantityoffuelthatyouexpecttousein30days.

Otherwise,youmayusefuelstabilizer/conditioner

inthemachineatalltimestokeepthefuelfresh

longerwhenusedasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizer

manufacturer.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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Figure10

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe

machineandalwaysuseastickorthe

snow-cleanouttool(ifprovided).

•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe

dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.

Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart

ofyourbodyorclothingawayfrommovingor

rotatingparts.

•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas

wherepropertydamagecanoccur.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat

causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty

damagemayoccur.

•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,

especiallywhenoperatingthemachineinreverse.

•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm

holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe

machineonaslope.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility

orlight.

•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupthe

machine.

•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepower

totheauger.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe

machineonwalksorroads.Stayalertforhidden

hazardsortrafc.

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile

theengineisrunning,exceptasdirectedinthe

instructions.

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,

removethekey,andinspectthemachinefor

damage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingthe

machine.

•Ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally,shutoff

theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.

•Donotruntheengineindoors;exhaustfumesare

dangerous.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby

attemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.

•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe

operatingposition,beforeclearingorunclogging

thecollector,rotor,ordischargechute,andwhen

makinganyrepairs,adjustments,orinspections.

StartingtheEngine

Note:Fullyinsertthekey;insertingthekeytothemiddlepositiondoesnotallowyoutostarttheengine.

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Figure11

Note:Primetheengine(refertoBofFigure11)accordingtothefollowingtable:

Temperature

SuggestedNumberofPrimes

-23°C(-10°F)andabove

Below-23°C(-10°F)

EngagingtheAuger

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Figure12

DisengagingtheAuger

Todisengagetheauger,releasetheaugerlever.

Self-PropellingtheMachine

Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,simplywalkwithyour

handsontheupperhandleandyourelbowsatyour

sides,andthemachinewillautomaticallykeeppace

withyou(Figure13).

Note:Youcanself-propelthemachinewiththeauger

engagedordisengaged.

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Figure13

ShuttingOfftheEngine

Toshutofftheengine,removethekeyfromthe

ignitionormovethekeytothemiddleposition.

AdjustingtheDischarge

ChuteandChuteDeector

Toraiseorlowertheangleofthechutedeector,

pressthetriggeronthechutedeectorandmovethe

chutedeectorupordown.

Toadjustthedischargechute,movethechutehandle.

Note:Disengagetheaugerbeforeadjustingthe

chuteorchutedeector.

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Figure14

1.Trigger

2.Chutehandle

ClearingaClogged

DischargeChute

WARNING

Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno

snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the

dischargechutemaybeclogged.

Neveruseyourhandstoclearaclogged

dischargechute.Thiscouldresultinpersonal

injury.

1.Whileremainingintheoperatingposition,

releasetheself-propelhandle.

2.Engagetheauger.

3.Pushdownonthehandletoraisethefrontof

themachineafewcentimeters(inches)offthe

pavement,thenliftthehandlesquicklytobump

thefrontofthemachineontothepavement.

4.Disengagetheauger.

5.Repeatsteps1through4,ifnecessary,until

astreamofsnowcomesoutofthedischarge

chute.

Important:Ifyoucannotunclogthedischarge

chutebybumpingthefrontofthemachine,shut

offtheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,

anduseasnow-cleanouttool(notincluded).

Important:Uncloggingthedischargechute

bybumpingthefrontofthemachineonthe

pavementmaycausetheskidstomove.Adjust

theskidsandtightentheskidboltssecurely;refer

toCheckingandAdjustingtheSkids(page12).

OperatingTips

WARNING

Theaugercanthrowstones,toys,andother

foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonal

injurytoyouorbystanders.

•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofall

objectsthattherotorbladescouldpickup

andthrow.

•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthe

areaofoperation.

•Removethesnowassoonaspossibleafteritfalls.

•Overlapeachswathtoensurecompletesnow

removal.

•Dischargethesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.

•Ifthemachinedoesnotpropelitselfforwardon

slipperysurfacesorinheavysnow,pushforward

onthehandle,butallowthemachinetoworkat

itsownpace.

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel

tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare

present,suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters,

orclothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore

storingthemachineinanyenclosure.

•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30

days,refertoStorage(page16)forimportant

information.

•Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowing

snowtopreventfreeze-upofthecollectorand

rotor.

PreventingFreeze-upafter

Use

•Lettheenginerunforafewminutestoprevent

movingpartsfromfreezing.Shutofftheengine,

waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremoveice

andsnowfromthemachine.

•Cleanoffanysnowandicefromthebaseofthe

chute.

•Rotatethedischargechuteleftandrighttofree

itfromanyicebuildup.

•Withtheignitionkeyremoved,pulltherecoil-start

handleseveraltimesorconnecttheelectricalcord

toapowersourceandthemachineandpush

theelectric-startbuttononcetopreventtherecoil

starterand/ortheelectricstarterfromfreezingup

(electric-startmodelsonly).

•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand

movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessive

forcewhentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyou

havedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart,start

theengineandletitrunforafewminutes.

Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Afterthersthour

•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.

Aftertherst2hours

•Changetheengineoil.

•Inspecttheaugercableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Inspectthetransmissioncableandadjustitifnecessary.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

Every100hours

•Replacethesparkplug.

Yearly

•Checktheskidsandadjustthemifnecessary.

•InspectthethrowingedgesandhaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethe

throwingedgesandscraperifnecessary.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Inspecttheaugercableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Inspectthetransmissioncableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.

•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectthedrivebeltandreplaceitifnecessary.

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Preparethemachineforstorage.

MaintenanceSafety

Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbefore

performinganymaintenanceonthemachine:

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe

operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool

beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhileperformingan

adjustmentorrepairtoprotectyoureyesfrom

foreignobjectsthatthemachinemaythrow.

•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper

tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafe

workingcondition.

•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.

PurchaseonlygenuineT ororeplacementparts

andaccessories.

CheckingandAdjustingthe

Skids

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Checktheskidstoensurethattheaugerdoesnot

contactthepavedsurface.Adjusttheskidsasneeded

tocompensateforwear(Figure15).

1.Loosentheskidbolts.

2.Slidea5mm(3/16inch)boardunderneaththe

scraper.

Note:Usingathinnerboardwillresultinamore

aggressivescraper;usingathickerboardwill

resultinalessaggressivescraper.

3.Lowertheskidstotheground.

Note:Ensurethattheskidsareatonthe

ground.

4.Tightentheskidbolts.

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Figure15

InspectingtheThrowing

Edges

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Inspectthethrowingedges

andhaveanAuthorizedService

Dealerreplacethethrowingedges

andscraperifnecessary.

Beforeeachsession,inspectthethrowingedges

forwear.Whenathrowingedgehasworndownto

thewear-indicatorhole,haveanAuthorizedService

Dealerreplacethethrowingedges(Figure16).

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Figure16

1.Thewear-indicatorhole

isintact;youdonotneed

toreplacethethrowing

edges.

2.Thewear-indicatorhole

isexposed;replaceboth

throwingedges.

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours

Yearly

Ifpossible,runtheengineforafewminutesbefore

changingtheoilbecausewarmoilowsbetterand

carriesmorecontaminants.

EngineOilSpecications

Engineoilcapacity

0.59L(20oz)*

OilviscosityRefertoFigure18.

APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher

*Thereisresidualoilinthecrankcaseafteryoudrain

theoil.Donotpourtheentirecapacityofoilintothe

crankcase.Fillthecrankcasewithoilasdirectedin

thefollowingsteps.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Cleantheareaaroundtheoil-drainplug(Figure

17).

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Figure17

1.Oil-drainplug

3.Placeanoil-drainpanundertheoil-drainplug,

removetheoil-drainplug,andtipthemachine

backwardanddraintheusedoilintheoil-drain

pan(Figure17).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal

recyclingcenter.

4.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemachineto

theoperatingposition.

5.Installtheoil-drainplugandtightenitsecurely.

6.Cleanaroundtheoil-ll/dipstick.

7.Carefullypourabout3/4oftheenginecapacity

ofoilintotheoil-lltube.UseFigure18toselect

thebestoilviscosityfortheoutdoortemperature

rangeexpected.

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Figure18

8.Wait3minutesfortheoiltosettleintheengine.

9.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.

10.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltubeandscrew

itin,thenremovethedipstick.

11.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick.

•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoolow,

carefullypourasmallamountofoilintothe

oil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeatsteps

9through11untiltheoillevelonthedipstick

iscorrect.

•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoohigh,

draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelonthe

dipstickiscorrect.

Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo

lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,you

maydamagetheengine.

12.Installthedipstickintotheoil-lltubesecurely.

ReplacingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethe

sparkplug.

WARNING

Replacingthesparkplugwhiletheengineis

hotcanresultinburns.

Waituntiltheengineiscooltoreplacethe

sparkplug.

UseaTorosparkplugorequivalent(Champion®

RN9YCorNGKBPR6ES).

1.Removetheboot(Figure19).

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Figure19

1.Spark-plugboot

2.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug.

3.Removeanddiscardtheoldsparkplug.

Note:Youwillneedaratchetwrenchextension

toremovethesparkplug.

4.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonanew

sparkplugat0.76mm(0.030inch)asshown

inFigure20.

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Figure20

1.0.76mm(0.030inch)

AdjustingtheAugerCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours

Yearly

Ifthedrivebeltslipsorsquealsunderaheavyload,

adjusttheaugercable.

1.Loosenthenutonthelowercableclamp,butdo

notremoveit(Figure21).

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Figure21

1.Nut

3.Connector

2.Cable4.Spring

2.Pullthecableuptoremovesomeslack(Figure

21).

Important:Donotremovealltheslack

fromthecable.Removingalltheslackfrom

thecablepreventstheaugerfromstopping

properly.

3.Holdthecableinplaceandtightenthenut

(Figure21).

AdjustingtheTransmission

Cable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours

Yearly

Ifthewheelseasilystallout,orifthewheelsdrive

withoutengagingtheself-propelhandle,adjustthe

transmissioncable.

1.Loosenthenutontheuppercableclamp,butdo

notremoveit(Figure22).

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Figure22

1.Nut

2.Cable

2.Pullthecabledowntoremovemostoftheslack

inthecable(Figure22).

Important:Donotremovealltheslack

fromthecable.Removingalltheslackfrom

thecablemaycausethewheelstoengage

withoutengagingtheself-propelhandle.

3.Tightenthenut(Figure22).

Storage

StorageSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe

operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool

beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Fuelfumesarehighlyammable,explosive,and

dangerousifinhaled.Ifyoustoretheproductinan

areawithanopename,thefuelfumesmayignite

andcauseanexplosion.

•Donotstorethemachineinahouse(living

area),basement,oranyotherareawhereignition

sourcesmaybepresent,suchashotwaterand

spaceheaters,clothesdryers,furnaces,andother

appliances.

•Donottipthemachineeitherforwardorbackward

withfuelinthefueltank;otherwise,fuelmayleak

outofthemachine.

•Donotstorethemachinewithitshandletipped

downontotheground;otherwise,oilmayleakinto

theenginecylinderandontotheground,andthe

enginemaynotstart.

StoringtheMachine

WARNING

Fuelfumesarehighlyammable,explosive,

anddangerousifinhaled.Ifyoustorethe

productinanareawithanopename,thefuel

fumesmayigniteandcauseanexplosion.

•Donotstorethemachineinahouse(living

area),basement,oranyotherareawhere

ignitionsourcesmaybepresent,such

ashotwaterandspaceheaters,clothes

dryers,furnaces,andotherappliances.

•Donottipthemachineeitherforward

orbackwardwithfuelinthefueltank;

otherwise,fuelmayleakoutofthe

machine.

•Donotstorethemachinewithitshandle

tippeddownontotheground;otherwise,

oilleaksintotheenginecylinderandonto

theground,andtheenginedoesnotstart

orrun.

1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheseason,addfuel

stabilizertofreshfuelasdirectedbythe

fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

Important:Donotstorefuellonger

thanthatsuggestedbythefuel-stabilizer

manufacturer.

2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe

conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.

3.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,andsiphon

thefueltankorruntheengineuntilitshutsoff.

4.Starttheengineandrunituntilitshutsoff.

5.Chokeorprimetheengine,startitathirdtime,

andruntheengineuntilitdoesnotstart.

6.Drainthefuelinthecarburetorthroughthe

carburetor-drainboltintoanapprovedgasoline

container.

7.Disposeofunusedfuelproperly.Recycleit

accordingtolocalcodes,oruseitinyour

automobile.

8.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheengine

oil.RefertoChangingtheEngineOil(page13).

9.Removethesparkplug.

10.Squirt10ml(2tsp)ofoilintothespark-plughole.

11.Installthesparkplugbyhandandthentorqueit

to27to30N∙m(20to22ft-lb).

12.Withtheignitionkeyremoved,pullthe

recoil-starthandleslowlytodistributetheoilon

theinsideofthecylinder.

13.Cleanthemachine.

14.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailable

fromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.Sand

affectedareasbeforepainting,andusearust

preventativetopreventthemetalpartsfrom

rusting.

15.Tightenanyloosefasteners.Repairorreplace

anydamagedparts.

16.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dry

placeoutofthereachofchildren.Allowthe

enginetocoolbeforestoringthemachineinany

enclosure.

Notes:

CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation

Whatisthiswarning?

Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:

WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.

WhatisProp65?

Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto

California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother

reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto

informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.

Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith

theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the

CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese

chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all

AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2)

haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.

Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?

Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot

limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally,someonlineandmailorder

retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.

HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?

Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning

atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow

thefederalandinternationalstandards.

Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?

•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.

•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies

makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.

•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.

•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora

productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.

WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?

Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand

use.Toroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof

exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromT oroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe

“nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,TorohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifTorodoesnotprovidethese

warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

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