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PowerClear
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721RSnowthrower
ModelNo.38741—SerialNo.400010798andUp
ModelNo.38742—SerialNo.400010798andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis
designedprimarilyforremovingsnowfrompaved
surfaces,suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks,andother
surfacesfortrafconresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforremovingmaterials
otherthansnow,norisitdesignedforclearingoffgravel
surfaces.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
machinedamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
machineproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comformachine
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourmachine.
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information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourmachineready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersonthemachine.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
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1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
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messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove1500m
(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensurethattheHigh
AltitudeKithasbeeninstalledsothattheenginemeets
CARB/EPAemissionregulations.TheHighAltitude
Kitincreasesengineperformancewhilepreventing
spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased
emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach
thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe
machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroServiceDealer
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you,accessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.comorcontactour
ToroCustomerCareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listed
inyourEmissionControlWarrantyStatement.
Removethekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengine
toitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe
engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperateanengine
thathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuseatlower
altitudes;otherwise,youcouldoverheatanddamage
theengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehasbeen
convertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthefollowing
label(Figure3).
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
Safety...........................................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................3
Setup............................................................................4
1UnfoldingtheHandle............................................4
2InstallingtheDischargeChute................................4
3FillingtheEnginewithOil......................................5
4AdjustingtheControlCable...................................6
ProductOverview..........................................................6
Operation.....................................................................6
BeforeOperation.......................................................6
Safety.....................................................................6
FillingtheFuelTank................................................7
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..................................7
DuringOperation......................................................7
StartingtheEngine..................................................7
EngagingtheRotorBlades........................................9
DisengagingtheRotorBlades...................................9
ShuttingOfftheEngine...........................................9
AdjustingtheDischargeChute..................................9
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute..........................9
OperatingTips......................................................10
AfterOperation........................................................10
Safety....................................................................10
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse.................................10
Maintenance.................................................................11
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................11
MaintenanceSafety.................................................11
AdjustingtheControlCable.....................................11
InspectingtheRotorBlades.....................................12
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................13
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................14
ReplacingtheDriveBelt..........................................15
Storage........................................................................16
StoringtheSnowthrower.........................................16
Safety
•ReadandunderstandthecontentsofthisOperator’sManual
beforeyoustarttheengine.Ensurethateveryoneusing
thisproductknowshowtouseitandunderstandsthe
warnings.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents
onthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe
machine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa
safedistanceawayfromthemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Neverallow
childrentooperatethemachine.
•Shutofftheenginebeforeunclogging,servicing,or
fuelingthemachine.
2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamageddecals.
94-2577
1.Toengagetherotorblades,holdthecontrolbaragainst
thehandle.
2.Todisengagetherotorblades,releasethecontrolbar.
115-5660
1.Cuttingdismembermenthazards,impellerandauger—do
notplaceyourhandinthechute;removetheignitionkey
andreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.
117-9102(Model38741only)
OrderPartNo.117-6036
1.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
6.Engineswitchoff
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,impeller—shutoff
theenginebeforeleaving
themachine.
7.Primer
3.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
8.Pushtheprimer3timesto
primetheengine.
4.Fuelspillhazard—donot
tipmachinebackward.
9.ReadtheOperator's
Manualbeforechecking
theengine-oillevel.
5.Engineswitchon
117-9103(Model38742only)
OrderPartNo.117-6046
1.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
6.Engineswitchoff
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,impeller—shutoff
theenginebeforeleaving
themachine.
7.Primer
3.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
8.Pushtheprimer3timesto
primetheengine.
4.Fuelspillhazard—donot
tipmachinebackward.
9.ReadtheOperator's
Manualbeforechecking
theengine-oillevel.
5.Engineswitchon10.Plugthemachineinto
powertheelectricstarter.
3
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
1
Nopartsrequired
–
Unfoldthehandle.
Dischargechute1
Chutehandle
1
Phillips-headbolt3
Washer3
2
Locknut3
Installthedischargechute.
1
UnfoldingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Loosenthehandleknobs,pullouttheU-shapedhandle
locksuntilyoucanmovethehandlefreely,androtate
thehandletotheoperatingposition(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.U-shapedhandlelock(2)
2.Handleknobs
2.InserttheendoftheU-shapedhandlelockintothe
openholeinthehandleandtightenthehandleknobs
untiltheyaresnug(Figure5).
Figure5
Important:Ensurethatyoudonotpinchorkink
thecontrolcable(Figure6).
Figure6
1.Controlcable
4
2
InstallingtheDischargeChute
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Dischargechute
1
Chutehandle
3Phillips-headbolt
3Washer
3Locknut
Procedure
Installthedischargechuteasshown(Figure7).
Figure7
3
FillingtheEnginewithOil
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Yourmachinedoesnotcomewithoilintheengine,butit
doescomewithabottleofoil.
Important:Beforestartingtheengine,lltheengine
withoil.
Note:Thebottleofoilmaycontainmoreoilthantheengine
requires.Donotoverllorunderlltheengine.
Maxll:0.60L(20oz),type:automotivedetergentoilwith
anAPIserviceclassicationofSJ,SL,orhigher.
UseFigure8belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityforthe
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected.
Figure8
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Cleanaroundtheoil-llcap(Figure9).
Figure9
1.Oil-llcap
5
3.Unscrewtheoil-llcapandremoveit.
4.Withthemachineintheoperatingposition,carefully
pouroilintothecrankcase.Wait3minutesfortheoil
tosettleandaddenoughtobringittothepointof
overow .Thereshouldbeverylittle,ifany,oilleftin
thebottle.
Note:Youmaytipthemachineforward(handleup)
tomakeaddingoileasier.Remembertoreturnthe
machinetotheoperatingpositionbeforecheckingthe
oillevel.
Important:Donottipthemachinealltheway
forwardontoitsnose,orfuelmayleakoutofthe
machine.
5.Screwtheoil-llcapintotheoil-llholeandtightenit
securely.
4
AdjustingtheControlCable
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Referto(page).
ProductOverview
1
2
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Figure10
1.Dischargechute7.Electric-startbutton
(Model38742only)
2.Discharge-chutehandle8.Ignitionkey
3.Fuel-tankcap
9.Chokelever
4.Controlbar10.Oil-drainplug
5.Recoil-starthandle
11.Oil-llcap
6.Primer
Operation
BeforeOperation
Safety
•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby
themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectric-starting
motors.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutwearingadequate
wintergarments.Avoidloosettingclothingthatcanget
caughtinmovingparts.Wearslipresistantfootwearthat
willimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.
•Alwayseyeprotectionduringoperationorwhile
performinganadjustmentorrepairtoprotectyoureyes
fromforeignobjectsthatthemachinemaythrow .
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe
machineandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires,
andotherforeignobjects.
•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,illegible,or
lost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginningoperation.Also,
tightenanyloosefasteners.
6
FillingtheFuelTank
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmore
than10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15%
ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85(contains
85%ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause
performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagewhichmay
notbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessyouuseafuelstabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
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Figure11
1.6mm(1/4inch)
Note:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythequantityofgasoline
thatyouexpecttousein30days.Otherwise,youmayadd
fuelstabilizertonewlypurchasedgasolinetokeepitfreshfor
upto6months.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe
engine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Cleanaroundtheoil-llcap(Figure12).
Figure12
1.Oil-llcap
3.Unscrewtheoil-llcapandremoveit.
4.Iftheoillevelislow,keepthemachineintheoperating
positionandcarefullypouroilintothecrankcase
untilthepointofoverow.Wait3minutesfortheoil
tosettleandaddenoughtobringittothepointof
overow .(Max.ll:0.60L(20oz),type:automotive
detergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassicationofSJ,
SL,orhigher.)
Note:Youmaytipthemachineforward(handleup)
tomakeaddingoileasier.Remembertoreturnthe
machinetotheoperatingpositionbeforecheckingthe
oillevel.
Important:Donottipthemachinealltheway
forwardontoitsnose,orfuelmayleakoutofthe
machine.
5.Screwtheoil-llcapintotheoil-llholeandtighten
itsecurelybyhand.
DuringOperation
StartingtheEngine
1.TurntheignitionkeyclockwisetotheONposition
(Figure13).
Figure13
2.Pulloutthechokelever(Figure14andFigure15).
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Figure14
1.Chokelever
Figure15
1.Symbolsonthechokeleverindicatingtopulloutthechoke
levertoactivatethechoke.
3.Firmlypushintheprimer3timeswithyourthumb,
holdingtheprimerinforasecondbeforereleasingit
eachtime(Figure16).
Figure16
Note:Removeyourglovewhenyoupushinthe
primersothataircannotescapefromtheprimerhole.
Important:Donotusetheprimerorthechokeif
theenginehasbeenrunningandishot.Excessive
primingmayoodtheengineandpreventitfrom
starting.
4.Connectanextensioncordtoapowersourceandthe
machine,andpushtheelectric-startbutton(Model
38742only)(Figure17),orpulltherecoil-starthandle
(Figure18).
Figure17
Note:UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextensioncord
recommendedforoutdoorusethatisnotlongerthan
15m(50ft).
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,
causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbefore
pluggingitintoapowersource.Ifthe
cordisdamaged,donotuseittostartthe
machine.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcord
immediately.ContactanAuthorizedService
Dealerforassistance.
Figure18
Important:Runtheelectricstarternomore
than10timesatintervalsof5secondson,then
5secondsoff.Runningtheelectricstarter
extensivelycanoverheatanddamageit.Ifthe
enginedoesnotstartafterthisseriesofattempts,
waitatleast40minutestoallowthestartertocool
beforeattemptingtostartitagain.Iftheengine
doesnotstartafterthesecondseriesofattempts,
takethemachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealer
forservice(Model38742only).
8
Note:Ifyoupulltherecoilhandleandfeelno
resistance,thestartermaybefrozen.Thawoutthe
starterbeforeattemptingtostartthemachine.
5.Whiletheengineisrunning,pushinthechokelever
slowly.
6.Unplugtheextensioncordfromthepowersourceand
themachine(Model38742only).
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapower
source,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe
machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty
(Model38742only).
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine.
EngagingtheRotorBlades
Toengagetherotorblades,holdthecontrolbaragainstthe
handle(Figure19).
Figure19
1.Controlbar
DisengagingtheRotorBlades
Todisengagetherotorblades,releasethecontrolbar(Figure
20).
Figure20
ShuttingOfftheEngine
Toshutofftheengine,turntheignitionkeycounterclockwise
totheOFFposition(Figure21).
Figure21
AdjustingtheDischargeChute
Toadjustthedischargechute,movethechutehandleandthe
chute-deectorhandleasshown(Figure22).
Figure22
1.Chutehandle2.Chute-deectorhandle
ClearingaCloggedDischarge
Chute
Important:Handcontactwiththerotatingrotorblades
insidethedischargechuteisthemostcommoncauseof
injuryassociatedwithsnowthrowers.Neveruseyour
handtocleanoutthedischargechute.
Toclearthechute:
•Shutofftheengine!
•Wait10secondstoensurethattherotorbladeshave
stoppedrotating.
•Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands(Figure23).
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Figure23
OperatingTips
WARNING
Therotorbladescanthrowstones,toys,andother
foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto
theoperatorortobystanders.
•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects
thattherotorbladescouldpickupandthrow.
•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea
ofoperation.
•Removethesnowassoonaspossibleafteritfalls.
•Ifthemachinedoesnotpropelitselfforwardonslippery
surfacesorinheavysnow ,pushforwardonthehandle,
butallowthemachinetoworkatitsownpace.
•Overlapeachswathtoensurecompletesnowremoval.
•Dischargethesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.
AfterOperation
Safety
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea
buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,suchashot
waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe
enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,referto
theStoragesectionforimportantdetails.
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse
•Lettheenginerunforafewminutestopreventmoving
partsfromfreezing.Shutofftheengine,waitforall
movingpartstostop,andremoveiceandsnowfromthe
machine.
•Cleanoffanysnowandicefromthebaseofthechute.
•Rotatethedischargechuteleftandrighttofreeitfrom
anyicebuildup.
•WiththeignitionkeyintheOFFposition,pullthe
recoil-starterhandleseveraltimesorconnecttheelectrical
cordtoapowersourceandthemachineandpushthe
electric-startbuttononcetopreventtherecoilstarter
and/ortheelectricstarterfromfreezingup.
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving
partsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhen
tryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhavedifculty
operatinganycontrolorpart,starttheengineandletit
runforafewminutes.
1
2
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3
4
Figure24
10
Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Afterthersthour
•Checkthecontrolcableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.
Aftertherst2hours
•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
Yearly
•Checkthecontrolcableandadjustitifnecessary.
•InspecttherotorbladesandhaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacetherotor
bladesandscraperifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checkthesparkplugandreplaceitifnecessary.
•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.
•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectthedrivebeltandreplaceitifnecessary.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Preparethemachineforstorage.
MaintenanceSafety
Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbeforeperformingany
maintenanceonthemachine:
•Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service,or
adjustment,shutofftheengineandremovethekey.If
majorrepairsareeverneeded,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstobesurethemachineisinsafeworking
condition.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.
AdjustingtheControlCable
CheckingtheControlCable
ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour—Checkthecontrol
cableandadjustitifnecessary.
Yearly—Checkthecontrolcableandadjustitif
necessary.
Movethecontrolbarbacktowardthehandletoremovethe
slackinthecontrolcable(Figure25).
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Figure25
1.Controlbar2.1/16inchto1/8inch(2
mmto3mm)gap
Note:Ensurethata1/16inchto1/8inch(2mmto3mm)
gapexistsbetweenthecontrolbarandthehandle(Figure25).
Important:Thecontrolcablemustcontainsomeslack
whenyoudisengagethecontrolbarfortherotorblades
tostopproperly.
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AdjustingtheControlCable
1.Slideupthespringcoverandunhookthespringfrom
theadjusterlink(Figure26).
Figure26
1.Adjusterlink
3.Springcover
2.Z-tting
4.Unhookthespringhere.
Note:Youcanpulluptheadjusterlinkandcableto
makeunhookingthespringeasier.
2.MovetheZ-ttingtoahigherorlowerholeonthe
adjusterlinkasneededtoobtainthe1/16inchto1/8
inch(2mmto3mm)gapbetweenthecontrolbarand
thehandle(Figure26).
Note:MovingtheZ-ttinghigherdecreasesthegap
betweenthecontrolbarandthehandle;movingit
lowerincreasesthegap.
3.Hookthespringtotheadjusterlinkandslidethespring
coverovertheadjusterlink.
4.Checktheadjustment;refertoCheckingtheControl
Cable(page11).
Note:Afterextendeduse,thedrivebeltmaywear
andloseitsproperbelttension.Ifthedrivebeltslips
(continuouslysqueals)underaheavyload,disconnect
thespringfromtheadjustorlinkandmovetheupper
endofthespringtotheholethatisfurtherfrom
thepivotpointinthecontrolbar(Figure27).Then
connectthespringtotheadjustorlinkandadjustthe
controlcable.
Figure27
1.Upperendofspring
3.Pivotpoint
2.Inserttheupperendof
springintothishole
4.Removetheupperendof
springfromthishole
Note:Thebeltmayslip(squeal)inwetconditions;
todryoutthedrivesystem,starttherotorandrunit
withoutaloadfor30seconds.
InspectingtheRotorBlades
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Inspecttherotorbladesandhave
anAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethe
rotorbladesandscraperifnecessary.
Beforeeachsession,inspecttherotorbladesforwear.When
arotorbladeedgehasworndowntothewear-indicatorhole,
haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacetherotorblades
andthescraper(Figure28).
Figure28
1.Thewear-indicatorholeis
intact;youdonotneedto
replacetherotorblades.
2.Thewear-indicatorholeis
exposed;replacetherotor
blades.
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ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours
Yearly
Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechangingtheoiltowarm
it.Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmorecontaminants.
1.Siphonthefuelfromthefueltankintoanapproved
fuelcontainer,orruntheengineuntilitshutsoff.
2.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
3.Placeanoil-drainpanundertheoil-drainplug,remove
theplug,andtipthemachinebackwardanddrainthe
usedoilinthepanFigure29).
Figure29
4.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemachinetothe
operatingposition.
5.Installtheoil-drainplugandtightenitsecurely.
6.Cleanaroundtheoil-llcap(Figure30).
Figure30
1.Oil-llcap
7.Unscrewtheoil-llcapandremoveit(Figure30).
8.Withthemachineintheoperatingposition,carefully
pouroilintotheoil-llhole.Wait3minutesforthe
oiltosettleandaddenoughtobringittothepointof
overow .Thereshouldbeverylittle,ifany,oilleftin
thebottle(Figure32).
Note:Youmaytipthemachineforward(handleup)
tomakeaddingoileasier.Remembertoreturnthe
machinetotheoperatingpositionbeforecheckingthe
oillevel.
Important:Donottipthemachinealltheway
forwardontoitsnose;otherwise,fuelmayleakout
ofthemachine.
Maxll:0.60L(20oz),type:automotivedetergentoil
withanAPIserviceclassicationofSJ,SL,orhigher.
UseFigure31belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityfor
theoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected.
Figure31
Figure32
9.Screwtheoil-llcapintotheoil-llhole,andtighten
itsecurelybyhand.
10.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
11.Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocalrecycling
center.
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ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checkthesparkplugandreplace
itifnecessary.
UseaNGKBPR6ESorChampionRN9YCsparkplug
orequivalent.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
2.Rotatethedischargechutesothatitfacesforward.
3.Removethedischargechutebyremovingthe3screws
holdingthechuteandthescrewsholdingthechuteseal
(Figure33).
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Figure33
4.Removethe4screwsthatsecuretheshroud(Figure34).
Figure34
1.Screw(4)3.Sparkplug
2.Shroud4.Spark-plugwire
5.Removethefuel-tankcap.
6.Removetheshroud(Figure34).
7.Installthefuel-tankcap.
8.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
9.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
10.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.
Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,ordirty
sparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodesbecause
gritenteringthecylindercandamagetheengine.
11.Setthegapontheplugto0.030inch(0.76mm)as
showninFigure35.
Figure35
1.Center-electrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)
2.Sideelectrode
12.Installthesparkplugandtorqueitto20to22ft-lb
(27to30N-m).
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13.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
Note:Ensurethatthebreathertubeisroutedabove
thesparkplugwireasshowninFigure36.
Figure36
1.Breathertube
2.Carburetordrainbolt
14.Removethefuel-tankcap.
15.Installtheshroudwiththescrewsthatyouremoved
instep4.
Note:Ensurethattheupperandlowershroudst
togetherinthesidegrooves.
16.Installthefuel-tankcap.
17.Installthechuteseal,thedischargechute,andthe
discharge-chutehandleontothemachineusingthe
hardwarethatyouremovedinstep3.
Note:Thesmallscrewgoesthroughthesmallhole
inthechutesealatthefrontofthedischarge-chute
opening.
ReplacingtheDriveBelt
Ifthedrivebeltbecomesworn,oil-soaked,excessively
cracked,frayed,orotherwisedamaged,replacethebelt.
1.Removethedrivebeltcoverbyremovingthe3boltsas
showninFigure37.
Figure37
1.Drive-beltcover6.Drivebelt
2.Bolt(3)7.Rotorshaft
3.Rotor-pulleybolt
8.Brakespring(unhookfrom
idlerarmhere)
4.Curvedwasher
9.Idlerpulley
5.Rotorpulley10.Enginepulley
2.Unhookthebrakespringfromtheidlerarmtorelease
thebelttension(Figure37).
3.Removethescrewandcurvedwasherthatholdsthe
rotorpulley(Figure37).
4.Removetherotorpulleyandthedrivebelt(Figure37).
5.Installthenewdrivebelt,routingitasshownin(Figure
38).
Figure38
1.Brakespring(installon
idlerarmhere)
3.Enginepulley
2.Idlerpulley4.Rotorpulley
Note:Routethenewdrivebeltrstaroundtheengine
pulley,thentheidlerpulley,andnallyaroundthe
15
looserotorpulleypositionedjustabovetherotorshaft
(Figure37).
6.Installtherotorpulleyontotherotorshaft(Figure37).
7.Installthecurvedwasherandtherotor-pulleyboltand
tightenthemsecurely(Figure37).
Note:Theconcavesideofthecurvedwashergoes
againsttheoutsideofthepulley.
8.Installthebrakespringontotheidlerarm(Figure38).
9.Installthedrive-beltcoverwiththeboltsthatyou
removedinstep1.
Note:Ensurethatthedrivebeltisproperlyadjusted
andoperating;refertoCheckingtheControlCable
(page11)andAdjustingtheControlCable(page11).
Storage
StoringtheSnowthrower
WARNING
•Gasolinefumesarehighlyammable,explosive,
anddangerousifinhaled.Ifyoustorethe
machineinanareawithanopename,the
gasolinefumesmayigniteandcausean
explosion.
•Donotstorethemachineinahouse(living
area),basement,oranyotherareawhereignition
sourcesmaybepresent,suchashotwaterand
spaceheaters,clothesdryers,furnaces,and
otherlikeappliances.
•Donottipthemachinebackwardwithfuelin
thefueltank;otherwise,fuelmayleakoutof
themachine.
1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheseason,addfuelstabilizer
tofreshfuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.
2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe
conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.
3.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,andsiphonthe
fueltankorruntheengineuntilitshutsoff.
4.Starttheengineandrunituntilitshutsoff.
5.Chokeorprimetheengine,startitathirdtime,and
runtheengineuntilitdoesnotstart.
6.Drainthefuelinthecarburetorthroughthe
carburetor-drainbolt(Figure36)intoanapproved
gasolinecontainer.
7.Disposeofunusedfuelproperly.Recycleitaccording
tolocalcodes,oruseitinyourautomobile.
8.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheengineoil.
RefertoChangingtheEngineOil(page13).
9.Removethesparkplug.
10.Squirt2teaspoonsofoilintothespark-plughole.
11.Installthesparkplugbyhandandthentorqueitto20
to22ft-lb(27to30N-m).
12.WiththeignitionkeyintheOFFposition,pullthe
recoil-starthandleslowlytodistributetheoilonthe
insideofthecylinder.
13.Cleanthemachine.
14.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailablefroman
AuthorizedServiceDealer.Sandaffectedareasbefore
painting,andusearustpreventativetopreventthe
metalpartsfromrusting.
15.Tightenanyloosefasteners.Repairorreplaceany
damagedparts.
16
16.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dryplace
outofthereachofchildren.Allowtheenginetocool
beforestoringthemachineinanyenclosure.
17
*374-0308*
EmissionControlWarrantyStatement
FortheUnitedStates,California,andCanada
YourWarrantyRightsandObligations
TheCaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(CARB),theU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),andTheToroCompany,arepleasedtoexplainthe
emissioncontrolsystemwarrantyonyour2016–2017smalloff-roadengine/equipment.InCaliforniaandtheUnitedStates,newsmalloff-road
engines/equipmentmustbedesigned,built,andcertiedtomeetstringentanti-smogstandards.TheT oroCompanywarrantstheemissioncontrol
systemonyoursmalloff-roadengine/equipmentfortheperiodoftimelistedbelow,providedtherehasbeennoabuse,neglect,orimpropermaintenance
ofyoursmalloff-roadengine/equipment.
Youremissioncontrolsystemmayincludepartssuchasthecarburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,theignitionsystem,catalyticconverter,fueltanks,fuellines,
fuelcaps,valves,canisters,lters,vaporhoses,clamps,connectors,andotherassociatedemission-relatedcomponents.
Whereawarrantableconditionexists,TheToroCompanywillrepairyoursmalloff-roadengine/equipmentatnocosttoyouincludingdiagnosis,
partsandlabor.
Manufacturer’sWarrantyCoverage
ThisemissioncontrolsystemiswarrantedfortwoyearsorthedurationofTheT oroWarranty,whicheverislonger.Ifanyemission-relatedpartonyour
engine/equipmentisdefective,thepartwillberepairedorreplacedbyTheToroCompany.
OwnerResponsibilities
Asthesmalloff-roadengineowner,youareresponsiblefortheperformanceoftherequiredmaintenancelistedinyourOperator'sManual.Werecommend
thatyouretainallreceiptscoveringmaintenanceonyoursmalloff-roadengine/equipment,butwecannotdenywarrantysolelyforthelackofreceipts.
Asthesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentowner,youshouldhoweverbeawarethatwemaydenyyouwarrantycoverageifyoursmalloff-road
engine/equipmentoraparthasfailedduetoabuse,neglect,impropermaintenanceorunapprovedmodications.
Youareresponsibleforpresentingyoursmalloff-roadengine/equipmenttoaToroDistributionCenterorServiceCenterassoonasaproblemexists.The
warrantyrepairsshouldbecompletedinareasonableamountoftime,nottoexceedthirty(30)days.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingyourwarrantycoverage,contactusat:
CustomerCareDepartment,ConsumerDivision
ToroWarrantyCompany
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1196
1-888-384-9939(U.S.andCanadiancustomers)
emailCustomerSupportat:www.toro.com
GeneralEmissionsWarrantyCoverage
TheToroCompanywarrantstotheultimatepurchaserandeachsubsequentpurchaserthatthesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentis:
•Designed,built,andcertiedtoconformwithallapplicableemissionsregulations;and
•Freefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipthatcouldcausethefailureofawarrantedpart;and
•Identicalinallmaterialrespectstothepartsasdescribedintheapplicationforcertication.
Thewarrantyperiodbeginsonthedatethesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentisdeliveredtoanultimatepurchaser.Thewarrantedperiodistwoyearsor
thedurationofTheT oroWarranty,whicheverislonger.
Subjecttocertainconditionsandexclusionsasstatedbelow,thewarrantyonevaporativeemissions-relatedpartsisasfollows:
1.Anywarrantedpartthatisnotscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenanceinthewritteninstructionssupplied,iswarranted
forthewarrantyperiodstatedabove.Ifthepartfailsduringtheperiodofwarrantycoverage,thepartwillberepairedorreplacedby
TheToroCompany.Anysuchpartrepairedorreplacedunderwarrantywillbewarrantedfortheremainderofthewarrantyperiod.
2.Anywarrantedpartthatisscheduledonlyforregularinspectioninthewritteninstructionssuppliediswarrantedforthewarranty
periodstatedabove.Anysuchpartrepairedorreplacedunderthewarrantywillbewarrantedfortheremainderofthewarrantyperiod.
3.Anywarrantedpartthatisscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenanceinthewritteninstructionssuppliedis
warrantedfortheperiodoftimebeforetherstscheduledreplacementdateforthatpart.Ifthepartfailsbeforetherst
scheduledreplacement,thepartwillberepairedorreplacedbyTheT oroCompany.Anysuchpartrepairedorreplaced
underwarrantywillbewarrantedfortheremainderoftheperiodpriortotherstscheduledreplacementpointforthepart.
4.Repairorreplacementofanywarrantedpartunderthewarrantyprovisionshereinmustbeperformedatan
AuthorizedServiceDealeratnochargetotheowner.
5.WarrantyservicesorrepairswillbeprovidedatallServiceDealersauthorizedtoservicethesubjectenginesorequipment.
6.Thesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentownerwillnotbechargedfordiagnosticlaborthatisdirectlyassociatedwithdiagnosis
ofadefective,emission-relatedwarrantedpart,providedthatsuchdiagnosticworkisperformedatanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.TheT oroCompanyisliablefordamagestootherengine/equipmentcomponentscausedbyafailureunderwarrantyofanywarrantedpart.
8.Throughoutthesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentwarrantyperiodstatedabove,TheT oroCompanywillmaintainasupply
ofwarrantedpartssufcienttomeettheexpecteddemandforsuchparts.
9.Manufacturerapprovedreplacementpartsmaybeusedintheperformanceofanywarrantymaintenanceorrepairsand
mustbeprovidedwithoutchargetotheowner.SuchusewillnotreducethewarrantyobligationsofTheT oroCompany.
10.Add-onormodiedpartsthatarenotapprovedbyTheToroCompanymaynotbeused.Theuseofanon-approvedadd-onormodiedpartsby
thepurchaserwillbegroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaim.TheT oroCompanywillnotbeliabletowarrantfailuresofwarrantedpartscausedby
theuseofannon-approvedadd-onormodiedparts.
374-0308RevB
WarrantedParts
Thefollowingemissionwarrantypartsarecovered,totheextentthesepartswerepresentontheToroengine/equipmentand/orTorosuppliedfuelsystem:
1.FuelSystemParts
•Carburetorandinternalparts
•Coldstartingenrichment(primerorchoke)
•Fuelpump
•Fuelline,ttings,andclamps
•Fueltank,cap,andtether
•Carboncanister
2.AirInductionSystem
•Aircleaner
•Intakemanifold
•Crankcaseventandline(s)
•Purgelineandttings
3.IgnitionSystem
•Sparkplug(s)andwire(s)
•Magnetoignitionsystem
4.CatalyticExhaustSystem
•Catalyticconverter
•Exhaustmanifold
•Airinjectorsystemandvalve(s)
5.MiscellaneousItemsUsedinEmissionControlSystem
•Valves,switches,andlinkages
•Connectors,ttings,andbrackets
374-0308RevB
PowerClear
Single-StageSnowthrowers
TheToroWarrantyand
TheToro2-YearGTSStartingGuarantee
ATwo-YearFullWarranty(45DayLimitedWarrantyforCommercialUse)
TheToroStartingGuarantee
TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuant
toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlyguaranteethatyourToroGTS
(GuaranteedtoStart)engine,whenusedforresidentialpurposes*,willstart
ontherstorsecondpullfortwo(2)yearsfromthedateofpurchase,ifyou
providetheroutinemaintenanceitrequires,orwewillxitfreeofcharge.
TheGTSStartingGuaranteedoesnotapplyundercommercialuse.
Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay
transportationcosts.
TheToroTotalCoverageGuarantee
TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto
anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheT oroProduct
listedbelowifusedforresidentialpurposes*,ifdefectiveinmaterialsor
workmanshiporifitstopsfunctioningduetothefailureofacomponent
fortheperiodlistedbelow.
Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay
transportationcosts.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromtheoriginaldateofpurchase:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
PowerClearSnowthrowersandAttachments
2years
LimitedWarrantyforCommercialUse
Gas-poweredToroProductsusedforcommercial,institutional,orrental
use,arewarrantedfor45daysagainstdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.
Componentsfailingduetonormalweararenotcoveredbythiswarranty.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourToroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor
workmanship,followthisprocedure:
1.ContactanyAuthorizedToroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceat
theirdealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,accessourweb
siteatwww.T oro.com.Y oumayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3
tousethe24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe
ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineif
itiscoveredunderwarranty.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s
analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
ToroWarrantyCompany
CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1196
Tollfreeat866-336-5205(U.S.customers)
Tollfreeat866-854-9033(Canadiancustomers)
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance
proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,
whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem
coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress
warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:
•Costofregularmaintenanceorreplacementofwearparts,such
asrotorblades(paddles),scraperblades,belts,fuel,lubricants,oil
changes,sparkplugs,lightbulbs,cable/linkageorbrakeadjustments
•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorrequires
replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
•Operationalmisuse,neglect,oraccidents
•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oro
ServiceDealer
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel
procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)
–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains
morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use
overonemonth
•Repairsoradjustmentstocorrectstartingdifcultiesduetothe
following:
–Failuretofollowpropermaintenanceprocedures
–Snowthrowerauger/paddlesstrikinganobject
–Contaminantsinthefuelsystem
–Improperfuel(consultyourOperator'sManualifindoubt)
–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use
overonemonth
•Specialoperationalconditionswherestartingmayrequiremorethan
twopulls:
–Firsttimestartsafterextendedperiodofnon-useoverthree
monthsorseasonalstorage
–Improperstartingprocedures
–Startingin-10°F(-23°C)orbelowtemperatures
Ifyouarehavingdifcultystartingyourunit,pleasechecktheOperator's
Manualtoensurethatyouareusingthecorrectstartingprocedures.This
cansaveanunnecessaryvisittoaServiceDealer.
GeneralConditions
AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorized
ToroServiceDealerusingToroapprovedreplacementparts.Repairbyan
AuthorizedT oroServiceDealerisyoursoleremedyunderthiswarranty.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor
indirect,incidental,orconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe
useoftheToroProductscoveredbythesewarranties,includingany
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof
repairsunderthesewarranties.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential
damages,sotheaboveexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother
rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirToroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain
guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining
guaranteeinformation,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.
AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oro
Dealer.
*Residentialpurposesmeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanonelocation,orinstitutionalorrentaluse,isconsidered
commercialuse,andthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.
374-0312RevA
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