Toro Powerlite Snowthrower User manual

Category
Snow throwers
Type
User manual

Toro Powerlite Snowthrower is designed to remove snow from paved surfaces like driveways and sidewalks. It's not intended for clearing gravel surfaces or materials other than snow. It features a reliable engine for starting in cold weather, a self-propelled drive system for easy maneuvering, and an adjustable discharge chute for directing snow where you want it. Safety features include a safety-alert symbol highlighting potential hazards, and a control bar that disengages the auger when released.

Toro Powerlite Snowthrower is designed to remove snow from paved surfaces like driveways and sidewalks. It's not intended for clearing gravel surfaces or materials other than snow. It features a reliable engine for starting in cold weather, a self-propelled drive system for easy maneuvering, and an adjustable discharge chute for directing snow where you want it. Safety features include a safety-alert symbol highlighting potential hazards, and a control bar that disengages the auger when released.

FormNo.3405-361RevA
Powerlite
Snowthrower
ModelNo.38274—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.38284—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforremoving
snowfrompavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysand
sidewalks,andothersurfacesfortrafconresidential
orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor
removingmaterialsotherthansnow,norisitdesigned
forclearinggravelsurfaces.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,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.
©2018—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedinMexico
AllRightsReserved
*3405-361*A
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
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
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................2
GeneralSafety...................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3
Setup........................................................................4
1InstallingtheHandle........................................4
2InstallingtheDischargeChute.........................4
3InstallingtheRecoil-StartHandle.....................4
4FillingtheEnginewithOil.................................6
5AdjustingtheControlCable..............................6
ProductOverview.....................................................7
Specications....................................................7
Attachments/Accessories...................................7
Operation..................................................................7
BeforeOperation...................................................7
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................7
FillingtheFuelT ank............................................8
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel............................9
DuringOperation...................................................9
DuringOperationSafety.....................................9
StartingtheEngine...........................................10
EngagingtheRotorBlades................................11
DisengagingtheRotorBlades...........................11
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................12
AdjustingtheDischargeChuteandChute
Deector.......................................................12
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................12
Self-PropellingtheSnowthrower......................13
OperatingTips.................................................13
AfterOperation....................................................14
AfterOperationSafety......................................14
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................14
Maintenance...........................................................15
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........15
MaintenanceSafety..........................................15
CheckingandAdjustingtheControl
Cable............................................................15
InspectingtheRotorBlades..............................16
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................16
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................17
ReplacingtheDriveBelt...................................18
Storage...................................................................19
StoringtheMachine..........................................19
Safety
Thissnowthroweriscapableofinjuringhandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethe
followingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinserious
injury.
GeneralSafety
ThismachinecomplieswithISO8437specications.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
OperatorsManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.
Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows
howtouseit,knowshowtoshutofftheengine
quickly,andunderstandsthewarnings.
Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe
operatingpositionforanyreason.
Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingparts
onthemachine.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
working.
2
Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystanders,especiallysmallchildren,outofthe
operatingarea.
Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal117-6047
117-6047
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardsofhandorfoot,impeller
andauger—donotplaceyourhandinthechute;remove
theignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicing
orperformingmaintenance.
decal120-0149
120-0149
1.Primer4.Pullthekeytoswitchthe
engineswitchoff.
2.Pushtheprimer2timesto
primetheengine.
5.Removethekeytolock
themachine.
3.Pushinthekeytoswitch
theengineon.
6.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualbeforechecking
theengine-oillevel.
decal117-7713
117-7713
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.4.Fuelspillhazard—donottipmachineforwardorbackward.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—shutofftheengine
andwaitfortheaugertostopbeforeleavingthemachine.
5.Toengagetheauger,squeezethecontrolbar.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthemachine.
6.Releasethecontrolbartodisengagetheauger.
3
Setup
1
InstallingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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2
InstallingtheDischargeChute
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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4
3
InstallingtheRecoil-StartHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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5
4
FillingtheEnginewithOil
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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5
AdjustingtheControlCable
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheControlCable(page15).
6
ProductOverview
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Figure8
1.Controlbar6.Chute-deectortrigger
2.Recoil-starthandle
7.Chutedeector
3.Springcover
8.Dischargechute
4.Fuel-tankcap9.Rotorblades
5.Chutehandle
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Figure9
1.Sparkplug
5.Primer
2.Oil-llcap
6.Ignitionkey
3.Oil-drainplug
7.Electric-startbutton
(electric-startmodelonly)
4.Chokelever8.Plug-inforelectricstart
(electric-startmodelonly)
Specications
ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight
24.5kg
38274
(54lb)94cm48cm114cm
26.3kg
38284
(58lb)
(37
inches)
(19
inches)
(45
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
7
beginningoperation.Also,tightenanyloose
fasteners.
Two-stagemodelsonly:Adjustthecollector
housingheighttoclearagravelorcrushed-rock
surface.
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
(Figure10).
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Figure10
Important:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythe
quantityoffuelthatyouexpecttousein30days.
Otherwise,youmayusefuelstabilizer/conditioner
inthemachineatalltimestokeepthefuelfresh
longerwhenusedasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizer
manufacturer.
8
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
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Figure11
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
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
machineonorcrossinggraveldrives(2-stage
modelsonly),walks,orroads.Stayalertforhidden
hazardsortrafc.
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile
theengineisrunning,exceptasdirectedinthe
instructions.
Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,
removetheignitionkey(electric-startmodels
only),inspectthemachinefordamage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingthemachine.
Ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally,shutoff
theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.
Donotruntheengineindoors;exhaustfumesare
dangerous.
Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby
attemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.
Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore
startingtheengine.
Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe
operatingposition,beforeclearingorunclogging
thecollector,impeller,ordischargechute,and
9
whenmakinganyrepairs,adjustments,or
inspections.
Neveroperatethemachineathightransport
speedsonslipperysurfaces.
StartingtheEngine
Electric-StartModel
Note:Removeyourglovewhenyoupushintheprimersothataircannotescapefromtheprimerhole.
Important:Donotusetheprimerorthechokeiftheenginehasbeenrunningandishot.Excessive
primingmayoodtheengineandpreventitfromstarting.
Tousetheelectricstarter(electric-startmodelsonly),connectapowercordtotheelectric-startplug-inrst
andthentoagroundfaultcircuitinterrupter(GFCI)poweroutlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugepowercord
recommendedforoutdoorusethatisnotlongerthan15m(50ft).
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforepluggingitintoapowersource.Ifthecord
isdamaged,donotuseit.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcordimmediately.Contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforassistance.
Important:Runtheelectricstarternomorethan10timesatintervalsof5secondson,then5seconds
off.Runningtheelectricstarterextensivelycanoverheatanddamageit.Iftheenginedoesnotstart
afterthisseriesofattempts,waitatleast40minutestoallowthestartertocoolbeforeattemptingto
startitagain.Iftheenginedoesnotstartafterthesecondseriesofattempts,takethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
Iftherecoilstarterdoesnotoperateproperly,itmaybefrozen.Thawoutthestarterbeforeattemptingto
startthemachine.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapowersource,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe
machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty(electric-startmodelsonly).
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenotstartingthemachine.
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Figure12
10
StandardModel
Note:Removeyourglovewhenyoupushintheprimersothataircannotescapefromtheprimerhole.
Important:Donotusetheprimerorthechokeiftheenginehasbeenrunningandishot.Excessive
primingmayoodtheengineandpreventitfromstarting.
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Figure13
EngagingtheRotorBlades
Toengagetherotorblades,holdthecontrolbar
againstthehandle(Figure14).
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Figure14
DisengagingtheRotor
Blades
Todisengagetherotorblades,releasethecontrolbar
(Figure15).
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Figure15
11
ShuttingOfftheEngine
Toshutofftheengine,pulltheignitionkeyoutward
untilitclicksintotheOFFposition(Figure16)ormove
thechokeleverfullytotheright(BofFigure13).
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Figure16
1.Ignitionkey
AdjustingtheDischarge
ChuteandChuteDeector
Toadjustthedischargechute,movethechutehandle
asshowninFigure17.
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Figure17
1.Chutehandle
Toraiseorlowertheangleofthechutedeector,
pressthetriggeronthechutedeectorandmovethe
chutedeectorupordown(Figure18).Releasethe
triggertolockthechutedeectorinplace.
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Figure18
1.Trigger
2.Chutedeector
ClearingaClogged
DischargeChute
Toclearthechute:
Shutofftheengine.
Wait10secondstoensurethattherotorblades
havestoppedrotating.
Alwaysuseaclean-outtool;neveruseyourhands.
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Self-Propellingthe
Snowthrower
Liftthemachinehandleuntilthewheelsarejustoff
thegroundandthescraperandrotorbladestouchthe
ground.Themachinepropelsforward(Figure19).
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Figure19
1.Wheelsofftheground2.Scraperandrotorblades
incontractwiththeground
Note:Byslightlyvaryingliftingforceonthehandle,
youcancontroltheforwardspeedofthemachine.In
heavysnow,pushforwardonthehandle,ifnecessary,
butletthemachineworkatitsownpace.Donotlift
thehandleanymorethannecessary,becausethe
scraperliftsoffthegroundandsnowescapesbehind
themachine.
OperatingTips
WARNING
Therotorbladescanthrowstones,toys,
andotherforeignobjectsandcauseserious
personalinjurytoyouorbystanders.
Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofall
objectsthattherotorbladescouldpickup
andthrow.
Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthe
areaofoperation.
Removethesnowassoonaspossibleafteritfalls.
Overlapeachswathtoensurecompletesnow
removal.
Dischargethesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.
Ifthemachinedoesnotpropelitselfforwardon
slipperysurfacesorinheavysnow,pushforward
onthehandle,butallowthemachinetoworkat
itsownpace.
Themachinemayleaverubbermarksonnew
brushedorlight-coloredconcrete.T estonan
inconspicuouslocationbeforeuse.Thesemarks
arenotpermanent.
13
AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel
tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare
present,suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters,
orclothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
storingthemachineinanyenclosure.
Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30
days,refertoStorage(page19)forimportant
information.
Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowing
snowtopreventfreeze-upofthecollectorand
impeller.
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.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Afterthersthour
Checkthecontrolcableandadjustitifnecessary.
Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.
Aftertherst2hours
Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
Yearly
Checkthecontrolcableandadjustitifnecessary.
InspecttherotorbladesandhaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacetherotor
bladesandscraperifnecessary.
Changetheengineoil.
Servicethesparkplugandreplaceitifnecessary.
Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.
HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectthedrivebeltandreplaceitifnecessary.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
Preparethemachineforstorage.
MaintenanceSafety
Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbefore
performinganymaintenanceonthemachine:
Beforeservicing,adjusting,orcleaningthe
machine,shutofftheengineandremovethe
key.Ifmajorrepairsareeverneeded,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhileperformingan
adjustmentorrepairtoprotectyoureyesfrom
foreignobjectsthatthemachinemaythrow.
Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafe
workingcondition.
Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
PurchaseonlygenuineT ororeplacementparts
andaccessories.
CheckingandAdjustingthe
ControlCable
CheckingtheControlCable
ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour—Checkthe
controlcableandadjustitif
necessary.
Yearly—Checkthecontrolcableandadjustit
ifnecessary.
Important:Youmustcheckandmayneedto
adjustthecontrolcablebeforeyouoperatethe
machineforthersttime.
Movethecontrolbarbacktowardthehandleto
removetheslackinthecontrolcable(Figure20).
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Figure20
1.Controlbar2.2to3mm(1/16to1/8
inch)
Note:Ensurethatagapof2to3mm(1/16to1/8
inch)existsbetweenthecontrolbarandthehandle
(Figure20).
Important:Thecontrolcablemustcontainsome
slackwhenyoudisengagethecontrolbarforthe
rotorbladestostopproperly.
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AdjustingtheControlCable
1.Slideupthespringcoverandunhookthespring
fromtheadjusterlink(Figure21).
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Figure21
1.Adjusterlink
3.Springcover
2.Z-tting
4.Unhookthespringhere.
Note:Youcanpulluptheadjusterlinkand
cabletomakeunhookingthespringeasier.
2.MovetheZ-ttingtoahigherorlowerholeon
theadjusterlinkasneededtoobtainthe2to3
mm(1/16to1/8inch)gapbetweenthecontrol
barandthehandle(Figure21).
Note:MovingtheZ-ttinghigherdecreasesthe
gapbetweenthecontrolbarandthehandle;
movingitlowerincreasesthegap.
3.Hookthespringtotheadjusterlinkandslidethe
springcoverovertheadjusterlink.
4.Checktheadjustment;refertoCheckingthe
ControlCable(page15).
Note:Thebeltmayslip(squeal)inwet
conditions;todryoutthedrivesystem,startthe
rotorandrunitwithoutaloadfor30seconds.
InspectingtheRotorBlades
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Inspecttherotorblades
andhaveanAuthorizedService
Dealerreplacetherotorbladesand
scraperifnecessary.
Beforeeachsession,inspecttherotorbladesfor
wear.Whenarotor-bladeedgehasworndownto
thewear-indicatorhole,haveanAuthorizedService
Dealerreplacetherotorbladesandthescraper
(Figure22).
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Figure22
1.Thewear-indicatorholeis
intact;youdonotneedto
replacetherotorblades.
2.Thewear-indicatorholeis
exposed;replacetherotor
bladesandscraper.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours
Yearly
Ifpossible,runtheengineforafewminutesbefore
changingtheoiltowarmit.Warmoilowsbetterand
carriesmorecontaminants.
EngineOilSpecications
Engineoilcapacity
0.35L(12oz)
OilviscosityRefertoFigure24.
APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher
1.Ensurethatthefueltankisnotoverlled(refer
toFigure7)andthatthefuelcapissecurelyin
place.
2.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
3.Placeanoil-drainpanundertheoil-drainplug
(Figure9),removetheoil-drainplug,andtipthe
machinebackward(handledown)halfwaytothe
groundtodraintheusedoilintotheoil-drainpan.
Important:Donottipthemachineallthe
waybacktotheground,orfuelmayleakout
ofthemachine.
4.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemachineto
theoperatingposition.
5.Installtheoil-drainplugandtightenitsecurely.
6.Cleanaroundtheoil-llcap(Figure9).
7.Unscrewtheoil-llcapandremoveit.
8.Slowlypouroilintotheoil-llhole.Wait3
minutes,thenchecktheoillevelonthedipstick
bywipingthedipstickcleanandtheninserting,
butnotscrewingin,theoil-llcapintothehole.
Note:Todeterminetheproperoillevelonthe
dipstick,refertoFigure23.
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Figure23
1.Theoillevelisatits
maximum.
3.Theoillevelistoo
low—addoiltothe
crankcase.
2.Theoillevelistoo
high—removeoilfrom
thecrankcase.
Note:Youmaytipthemachineforward(handle
up)alittletomakeaddingoileasier.Remember
toreturnthemachinetotheoperatingposition
beforecheckingtheoillevel.
Important:Donottipthemachineallthe
wayforwardontoitsnose,orfuelmayleak
outofthemachine.
UseFigure24toselectthebestoilviscosityfor
theoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
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Figure24
Note:Filltheenginecrankcasewithoiluntil
thedipstickindicatesthattheengine-oillevelis
correctasshowninFigure23.Ifyouoverllthe
enginewithoil,removetheexcessoilfromthe
drainplugintoanoil-drainpan.
9.Screwtheoil-llcapintotheoil-llhole,and
tightenitsecurelybyhand.
10.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
11.Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal
recyclingcenter.
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Servicethesparkplugand
replaceitifnecessary.
UseaT orosparkplug(PartNo.119-1961).
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(Figure
9).
3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.
Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,or
dirtysparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodes
becausegritenteringthecylindercan
damagetheengine.
5.Setthegapontheplugto0.76mm(0.030inch)
asshowninFigure25.
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Figure25
1.Center-electrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)
2.Sideelectrode
6.Installthesparkplugandtorqueitto27to30
N∙m(20to22ft-lb).
7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
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ReplacingtheDriveBelt
Ifdrivebeltbecomesworn,oil-soaked,excessively
cracked,frayed,orotherwisedamaged,replacethe
belt.
1.Removethe4boltsthatholdthedrive-beltcover
(Figure26)inplace.
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Figure26
1.Drive-beltcover
Note:Thelowerfrontcornerofthedrive-belt
coverisfasteneddownwithasmallerbolt,a
washer,andalocknut.
2.Removethebeltfromtherotorpulley.
3.Pressdownontheidlerarmandremovethe
beltfrombetweenthetabontheidler-armbrake
andtherotorpulley.
Note:Thebeltguidefortheenginepulleyis
veryclosetothepulley,andthebeltmaynott
throughthegap.
4.Twistthebeltoutinfrontofthebeltguidesothat
thebeltiswedgedbetweenthebeltguideand
theenginepulley.
5.Insertascrewdriverintotheholeinthebelt
guideasshowninFigure27,andexthebelt
guidetowardtherotorpulleyenoughtopullthe
beltthroughthegap.
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Figure27
1.Beltguide2.Enginepulley
Note:Donotdistortordamagethebeltguide.
6.Toinstallthenewdrivebelt,reversethesteps
above.
Important:Ensurethatyouinstallthedrive
beltsothatitsitsabovethe2tabsonthe
idlerarmandbelowtheidler-armbrake
(Figure28).
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Figure28
1.Rotorpulley5.Idlerpulley
2.Idler-armbrake6.Enginepulley
3.Drivebelt7.Tabsontheidlerarm
4.Idlerarm
7.Installthedrive-beltcoverwiththefastenersthat
youremovedinstep1.
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Storage
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.Drainthefuelfromthetankandcarburetorby
performingthefollowingsteps:
A.Loosenthefuel-tankcap.
B.Unscrew,butdonotremove,thesmall
screwonthesideofthecarburetorfuelbowl
(Figure29)untilthefuelbeginstodrain
fromthecarburetor.
Important:Donotremovethe
carburetorbowlboltonthebottomof
thecarburetor.
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Figure29
1.Carburetorbowlbolt—do
notremove
2.Smallscrewoncarburetor
C.Waitforafewminutesuntilthefuelhas
drained,theninstallthefuelcapandtighten
thesmallscrewonthecarburetor.
Note:UseahandheldPhillips
screwdrivertotightenthecarburetor
screw.Overtighteningthescrewcouldstrip
itandcauseleaking.
7.Disposeofunusedfuelproperly.Recycleit
accordingtolocalcodes,oruseitinyour
automobile.
8.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheengine
oil.RefertoChangingtheEngineOil(page16).
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.
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Toro Powerlite Snowthrower User manual

Category
Snow throwers
Type
User manual

Toro Powerlite Snowthrower is designed to remove snow from paved surfaces like driveways and sidewalks. It's not intended for clearing gravel surfaces or materials other than snow. It features a reliable engine for starting in cold weather, a self-propelled drive system for easy maneuvering, and an adjustable discharge chute for directing snow where you want it. Safety features include a safety-alert symbol highlighting potential hazards, and a control bar that disengages the auger when released.

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