Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 1028 OXE Snowthrower User manual

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FormNo.3407-423RevA
PowerMax
®
HeavyDuty926and1028OXE
Snowthrower
ModelNo.38820—SerialNo.400010798andUp
ModelNo.38824—SerialNo.400010798andUp
Operator'sManual
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives.
Fordetails,seetheseparateproductspecicDeclarationof
Conformity(DOC)sheet.
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis
designedforremovingsnowfrompavedsurfaces,such
asdrivewaysandsidewalks,andothersurfacesfor
trafconresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot
designedforremovingmaterialsotherthansnow,noris
amodelwithapivotingscraperdesignedforclearingoff
gravelsurfaces.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
machinedamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
machineproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comformachine
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourmachine.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourmachineready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersonthemachine.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
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
©2016—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
*3407-423*A
toobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitandhigh-altitude
labelforyourmachine.Tolocateadealerconvenient
toyou,accessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.comorcontact
ourToroCustomerCareDepartmentatthenumber(s)
listedinyourEmissionControlWarrantyStatement.
Removethekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengine
toitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe
engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperateanengine
thathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuseatlower
altitudes;otherwise,youcouldoverheatanddamagethe
engine.Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachine
hasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe
followinglabel(Figure3).
Figure3
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
Safety...........................................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................3
Setup............................................................................5
1InstallingtheUpperHandle....................................6
2InstallingtheWheel-Clutch-CableEnds...................6
3InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage....................7
4InstallingtheChute-ControlRod............................8
5ConnectingtheWiretotheHeadlight......................9
6CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel...............................9
7CheckingtheTirePressure....................................10
8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper..............................10
9CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction
Drive................................................................10
ProductOverview.........................................................11
Operation....................................................................12
BeforeOperation......................................................12
Safety....................................................................12
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................12
DuringOperation.....................................................12
Safety....................................................................12
StartingtheEngine.................................................13
ShuttingOfftheEngine..........................................15
OperatingtheTractionDrive...................................15
UsingtheWheel-ClutchLevers................................16
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...................................16
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive.........................16
OperatingtheQuickStic.....................................17
UncloggingtheDischargeChute..............................17
OperatingTips......................................................18
AfterOperation........................................................18
Safety....................................................................18
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse.................................18
Maintenance.................................................................19
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................19
MaintenanceSafety.................................................19
PreparingforMaintenance.......................................19
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................19
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper..............................................................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable................................................................21
CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.....................22
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................22
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................23
AdjustingtheDischarge-ChuteLatch........................23
ReplacingtheDriveBelts.........................................24
ReplacingtheHeadlightBulb...................................24
Storage........................................................................25
PreparingtheMachineforStorage............................25
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................25
Troubleshooting...........................................................26
2
Safety
ThismachinecomplieswithISO8437specicationsin
effectatthetimeofproduction.
ReadandunderstandthecontentsofthisOperator’s
Manualbeforeyoustarttheengine.Ensurethateveryone
usingthisproductknowshowtousetheproductand
understandsthewarnings.
Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents
onthemachine.
Donotoperatemachinewithoutallguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe
machine.
Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa
safedistanceawayfromthemachine.
Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Neverallow
childrentooperatethemachine.
Shutofftheenginebeforeunclogging,servicing,or
fuelingthemachine.
Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationintheir
respectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
106-4525
OrderPartNo.112-6633
1.Fast
3.Slow
2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds
107-3040
1.Cuttingdismemberment,impellerandcutting
dismemberment,augerhazards—keepbystandersasafe
distanceawayfromthesnowthrower.
112-6625
OrderPartNo.112-6629
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplace
yourhandinthechute;shutofftheenginebeforeleaving
theoperator'sposition;usethetooltoclearthechute.
3
112-6627
1.Leftturncontrol
3.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
5.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,impeller—keep
awayfrommovingparts;
removetheignitionkeyand
readtheinstructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
7.Auger/impeller
drive—squeezetheleverto
engage;releasethelever
todisengage.
2.Tractiondrive—squeeze
thelevertoengage;release
thelevertodisengage.
4.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,impeller—do
notplaceyourhandin
thechute;shutoffthe
enginebeforeleavingthe
operator'sposition;usethe
tooltoclearthechute.
6.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistanceawayfrom
thesnowthrower.
8.Rightturncontrol
x 3
1
2
3
4
5
120-9805
120-9805
1.Insertthekey.
2.Primetheengine3times.
3.Engagethechoke.
4.Pullthestartercord.
5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.
125-1102
1.Engineshutoff
3.Variablespeedcontrol
2.Slow
4.Fast
4
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
Handlebolt4
Curvedwasher
4
1
Locknut4
Installtheupperhandle.
2
Nopartsrequired
Installthewheel-clutch-cableends.
3
Nopartsrequired
Installthetraction-controllinkage.
Carriagebolt
2
4
Locknut2
Installthechute-controlrod.
5
Cabletie
1
Connectthewiretotheheadlight.
6
Nopartsrequired
Checktheengine-oillevel.
7
Nopartsrequired
Checkthetirepressure.
8
Nopartsrequired
Checktheskidsandscraper.
9
Nopartsrequired
Checktheoperationofthetractiondrive.
5
1
InstallingtheUpperHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
4Handlebolt
4
Curvedwasher
4Locknut
Procedure
Note:Donotremovetherubberbandonthecablesuntil
youhaveinstalledtheupperhandle.
1.Liftandrotatetheupperhandleandpositionitover
thelowerhandle(Figure4).
Important:Routethecablesattachedtothe
QuickStickinsidetheupperhandlelegsand
ensurethatthecablesandthewireforthe
headlightarenotpinchedbetweenthehandle
sections.
Figure4
1.Cables
2.Securetheupperhandlewith4handlebolts,4curved
washers,and4locknutsfromtheloose-partsbag
(Figure5).
Figure5
2
Installingthe
Wheel-Clutch-CableEnds
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Unwrapthecableendsfromthelowerhandle(Figure
6).
Figure6
2.Routeeithertheleftorrightcableendoverthelower
handleandinsertthecableendintotheholeinthe
correspondingwheel-clutchlever(Figure7).
6
Figure7
1.Wheel-clutchlever
3.Removethenutandwasherfromthehandle,attach
thecableclamponthecabletothehandle,installthe
washerandthenut,andhandtightenthenut(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Cableclamp(2)
Important:Ensurethatthecurvedsideofthe
cableclampisagainstthehandleandthatthe
cableisroutedbelowtheclampbolt.Thecable
mustbeinastraightlinefromthecableclamp
tothepointwhereitattachestothewheel-clutch
lever.
4.Pullthecablejacketdowngentlyuntilthewheel-clutch
leverisdownandtheslackisoutofthecable,then
tightenthecableclampnutsecurely(Figure9).
Figure9
5.Squeezetheleverfully,thencheckthegapbetweenthe
bottomofthehandleandthewheel-clutch-leverend
(Figure10).
Figure10
Note:Thegapshouldbeapproximatelythethickness
ofapencil(6mmor1/4inch).Ifitisgreater,loosen
thecableclampnut,slidethecablejacketupslightly,
tightenthecableclampnut,andcheckthegapagain.
6.Repeatsteps2through5fortheothercable.
3
InstallingtheTraction-Control
Linkage
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Removethehairpincotterandwasherfromthelower
endofthespeed-controlrodandinsertthelowerend
oftherodintothelowerlinkarmsothatthebentend
ofthespeed-controlrodfacesrearward(Figure11).
Figure11
2.Securethelowerendofthespeed-controlrodwiththe
washerandhairpincotterthatyoupreviouslyremoved.
3.Removethehairpincotterandtheouterwasherfrom
thetrunnionontheupperendofthespeed-control
rod(Figure12).
7
Figure12
1.Speed-selectorlever
3.Innerwasher
2.Trunnion
4.Outerwasher
Note:Tomakeinstallationeasier,leavetheatwasher
onthetrunnion(Figure12).
4.Shiftthespeed-selectorleverintoR2position.
5.Rotatethelowerlinkarmfullyupward
(counterclockwise)(Figure13).
Figure13
6.Liftuponthespeed-controlrodandinsertthetrunnion
intotheholeinthespeed-selectorlever(Figure12).
Note:Ifthetrunniondoesnottintothehole
whenyouliftuponthespeed-controlrod,rotatethe
trunnionupwardordownwardonthespeed-control
roduntilitts.
7.Securethetrunnionandupperendofthespeed-control
rodwiththeouterwasherandahairpincotterthatyou
previouslyremoved.
Note:Foreasierinstallation,lookdownthroughthe
openinginthespeedselector(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Speedselector
4
InstallingtheChute-Control
Rod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Carriagebolt
2Locknut
Procedure
1.UnwraptheQuickStick®androtateitsothatitis
uprightandinthecenter.
2.Holdthebluetriggercapdownandpulltheleverfully
rearward.
Note:Thedischargechuteanddeectorshouldface
forward.Iftheydonot,holdthebluetriggercap
down(butdonotmovetheQuickStick)androtatethe
dischargechuteuntiltheydo.
3.Aligntheattenedbackendofthelongchute-control
rodwiththeattenedfrontendoftheshortrod
thatextendsfromthecontrolpanelsothattheynest
together(Figure15).
8
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Figure15
1.Shortrod
2.Longchute-controlrod
4.Insertthefrontendoftherodintotheopeningin
thebackofthechute-gearcoveruntilitslidesintothe
chutegear(Figure16).
Figure16
5.Aligntheholesinthenestedendsoftherodsand
insert2carriagebolts(intheloose-partsbag)through
theshortrodfromtheleftsideofthemachine(from
theoperatingposition).
6.Insertthecableclipthatsupportsthedeectorcable
undertheheadoftheforwardcarriagebolt,andsecure
thecarriageboltswithlocknutsfromtheloose-parts
bag(Figure17).
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Figure17
1.Cableclip2.Deectorcable
7.HoldthebluetriggercapdownandrotatetheQuick
Stickinacircletoensurethatthechuteanddeector
operatesmoothly.
5
ConnectingtheWiretothe
Headlight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Cabletie
Procedure
1.Insertthewireconnectoronthelooseendofthewire
straightintothebackoftheheadlightuntilitissecurely
inplace(Figure18).
1
2
3
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Figure18
1.Plasticcliponwire
connector
3.Cabletie
2.U-bolt
Note:Ensurethattheplasticcliponthewire
connectorisonthebottom(Figure18).
2.Secureacabletie(fromtheloose-partsbag)aroundthe
wireandthehandleabout2.5cm(1inch)belowthe
U-bolt(Figure18).
9
6
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheenginecrankcase.
Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoillevelandaddoilif
necessary.
RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page19).
7
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping.Reduce
thepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween116and137
kPa(17and20psi).
8
CheckingtheSkidsand
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsandScraper(page
20).
9
CheckingtheOperationofthe
TractionDrive
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty
damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary.
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine(page13).
2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page16).
3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure
19).
Figure19
Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthemachine
doesnotmoveormovesforward,completethe
following:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutofftheengine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeed-selector
lever(Figure12).
C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)onthe
speed-controlrod(Figure12).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selectorlever
(Figure12).
4.Releasethetractionlever.
5.MovethespeedselectortoPositionF1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page16).
6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure
19).
10
Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthemachine
doesnotmoveormovesrearward,completethe
following:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutofftheengine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeed-selector
lever(Figure12).
C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)on
thespeed-controlrod(Figure12).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selectorlever
(Figure12).
7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthisprocedure
untilnoadjustmentsarerequired.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction
leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable;
refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable
(page20)ortakethemachinetoanAuthorizedService
Dealerforservice.
ProductOverview
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Figure20
1.Handgrip(2)10.Scraper
2.Auger/impellerlever
11.Auger
3.Speed-selectorlever12.Skid(2)
4.QuickStick®discharge
chutecontrol
13.Electric-startbutton
5.Tractionlever14.Electric-startplug-in
6.Fuel-tankcap
15.Snow-cleanouttool
7.Oil-lltube/dipstick
16.Headlight
8.Chutedeector17.Wheel-clutchlever(2)
9.Dischargechute
ST
OP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Figure21
1.Primer5.Throttle
2.Ignitionswitch
6.Oil-drainplug
3.Choke
7.Recoil-starthandle
4.Fuel-shutoffvalve
11
Figure22
1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)
Operation
BeforeOperation
Safety
Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby
themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectric-starting
motors.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutwearingadequate
wintergarments.Avoidloosettingclothingthatcanget
caughtinmovingparts.Wearsubstantial,slip-resistant
footwearthatwillimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeprotectionduring
operationorwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepairto
protectyoureyesfromforeignobjectsthatthemachine
maythrow.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe
machineandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires,
andotherforeignobjects.
Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,illegible,or
lost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginningoperation.Also,
tightenanyloosefasteners.
FillingtheFuelTank
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline
withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating
method).
Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE
byvolumeisacceptable.
Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15
orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume.
Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessyouuseafuelstabilizer.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwithgasoline
lessthan30daysold.
Figure23
1.Donotllabovethebottomofthetankneck.
DuringOperation
Safety
Rotatingaugerbladescaninjurengersorhands.
Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthedischarge
openingwhileoperatingthemachine.Keepyourface,
hands,feet,andanyotherpartofyourbodyor
clothingawayfrommovingorrotatingparts.
Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareaswhere
propertydamagecanoccur.
Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.Alwaysbe
sureofyourfooting,andkeeparmholdonthehandles.
Walk;neverrun.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.
Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor
light.
Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupwiththe
machine.
Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepowertothe
rotorblades.
Donotattempttoclearsnowfromagravelorcrushed
rocksurface.Thisproductisintendedforuseonlyon
pavedsurfaces.
Donotusethemachineonaroof.
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine
isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby
manufacturer).
12
Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.
Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,remove
theignitionkey(electricstartonly),thoroughlyinspect
themachineforanydamage,andrepairthedamage
beforestartingandoperatingthemachine.
Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,shutoff
theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.
Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting
theengineandfortransportingthemachineinorout
ofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaustfumes
aredangerous.
Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto
clearsnowattoofastarate.
Nevertouchahotengineormufer.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeplugging
itintoapowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,donot
usethatcord.Replacethedamagedcordimmediately.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenotstarting
themachine.
StartingtheEngine
1.Checktheengine-oillevel;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page19).
2.Turnthefuel-shutoffvalve1/4turncounterclockwise
toopenit(Figure24).
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Figure24
3.Inserttheignitionkeyallthewayin(Figure25).
1
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Figure25
1.Ignitionkey
4.Firmlypushintheprimerwithyourthumbasindicated
bythetablebelow,holdingtheprimerinforasecond
beforereleasingiteachtime(Figure26).
Temperature
SuggestedNumberof
Primes
Above-18°C(0°F)
3
-23°Cto-18°C(-10°Fto0°F)
4
Below-23°C(-10°F)
6
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Figure26
13
5.MovethechoketotheCHOKEposition(Figure27).
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Figure27
6.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition(Figure28).
STOP
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Figure28
7.Startthemachinebypullingtherecoil-starthandleor
pressingtheelectric-startbutton(Figure29).
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Figure29
1.Electric-startbutton3.Recoil-starthandle
2.Electric-startplug-in
Tousetheelectricstarter(electricstartonly),connect
apowercordtotheelectric-startplug-inrstand
thentoapowersourcewitharesidual-currentdevice
(RCD).UseonlyaH05VV-ForH05RN-Fpowercord
recommendedforoutdoorusethatisnotlongerthan
15m(fora1.0mm²cord)or30m(fora1.5mm²cord).
Important:Donotuseawornordamagedpower
cord.
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,
causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbefore
usingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,
donotusethatcord.Replaceorrepairthe
damagedcordimmediately.Contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforassistance.
Important:Topreventdamagingtheelectric
starter,runitinshortcycles(5secondson,
5secondsoff),nomorethan10times.Ifthe
enginestilldoesnotstart,takethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
8.Disconnectthepowercordfromthepoweroutletrst
andthenfromthemachine(electricstartonly).
9.Allowtheenginetowarmup;graduallymovethe
choketowardtheRUNposition.Waitfortheengineto
runsmoothlybeforeeachchokeadjustment.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoa
poweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystart
themachineandinjurepeopleordamage
property.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine.
14
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.MovethethrottletotheSLOWposition,andthento
theSTOPposition(Figure30)toshutofftheengine.
Theenginecanalsobestoppedbypullingtheignition
keyoutwardtothemiddleposition.
STOP
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Figure30
2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Removetheignitionkeytopreventaccidentalstarting.
4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebyrotatingitclockwise
(Figure31).
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Figure31
5.Pulltherecoil-starthandle3or4times.
Note:Thishelpspreventtherecoilstarterfrom
freezingup.
OperatingtheTractionDrive
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty
damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary;referto9Checkingthe
OperationoftheTractionDrive(page10)formore
information.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction
leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable;
refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable
(page20)ortakethemachinetoanAuthorizedService
Dealerforservice.
Important:Tooperatethetractiondrive,youmust
operatethemachinewiththeself-propelfeature
engaged.RefertoFreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-propel
Drive.
1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft(traction)
levertothehandgrip(Figure32).
Figure32
2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetractionlever.
15
UsingtheWheel-ClutchLevers
Thewheel-clutchleversallowyoutomomentarilydisengage
thedrivetooneorbothwheelswiththetraction-drivelever
stillengaged.Thisenablesyoutoturnandmaneuverthe
machineeasily.
Note:Holdingdownthetractionleveragainstthehandle
engagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.
Toturnthemachinetotheright,liftupontheright
wheel-clutchleverandsqueezeittowardthehandle(Figure
33).
Figure33
Note:Thisdisengagesthedrivetotherightwheelwhile
theleftwheelcontinuesdriving,andthemachineturnsto
theright.
Note:Similarly,squeezingtheleftwheel-clutchleverturns
themachinetotheleft.
Whenyoucompletetheturn,releasethewheel-clutchlever,
andthedrivere-engagesbothwheels(Figure34).
Figure34
Momentarilysqueezingandreleasingtheleftorright
wheel-clutchleveralsoallowsforsteeringadjustmentstokeep
themachinegoinginastraightline,especiallyindeepsnow.
Squeezingbothwheel-clutchleverssimultaneouslydisengages
thedrivetobothwheels.Thisenablesyoutomanuallymove
themachinebackwardwithoutstoppingtoshiftitintoa
reversegear.Italsoallowsyoutomaneuverandtransportthe
machinemoreeasilywhentheengineisnotrunning.
OperatingtheSpeedSelector
Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reversegears.
Tochangespeeds,releasethetractionleverandshiftthe
speed-selectorlevertothedesiredposition(Figure35).The
leverlocksinanotchateachspeedselection.
Figure35
OperatingtheAuger/Impeller
Drive
1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeezetheright
(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip(Figure36).
Figure36
2.Tostoptheaugerandimpeller,releasetherightlever.
Important:Whenyouengageboththe
auger/impellerleverandthetractionlever,the
tractionleverlockstheauger/impellerleverdown,
freeingyourrighthand.Toreleasebothlevers,
simplyreleasetheleft(traction)lever.
3.Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotatewhen
youreleasetheauger/impellerlever,donotoperate
themachine.Checktheauger/impellercablereferto
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive(page16)and
adjustitifnecessary.Otherwise,takethemachineto
anAuthorizedDealerforservice.
WARNING
Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotate
whenyoureleasetheauger/impellerlever,you
couldseriouslyinjureyourselforothers.
Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
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OperatingtheQuickStick®
HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStickto
movethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.Releasethe
triggercaptolockthedischargechuteandchutedeector
intoposition(Figure37).
Figure37
MovingtheDischargeChute
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick
tothelefttomovethedischargechutetotheleft;movethe
QuickSticktotherighttomovethedischargechutetothe
right(Figure38).
Figure38
Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe
Discharge-ChuteLatch(page23).
Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasitdoestothe
right,ensurethatthecableisroutedtotheinsideofthe
handles.Referto1InstallingtheUpperHandle(page6).
Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyourelease
thetriggercap,refertoAdjustingtheDischarge-Chute
Latch(page23).
MovingtheChuteDeector
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick
forwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveitrearwardtoraise
thechutedeector(Figure39).
Figure39
UncloggingtheDischarge
Chute
WARNING
Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno
snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the
dischargechutemaybeclogged.
Neveruseyourhandstoclearacloggeddischarge
chute.Thiscouldresultinpersonalinjury.
Tounclogthedischargechute,stayintheoperating
positionandreleasetheleft(traction)lever.While
runningtheauger/impeller,pushdownonthehandlesto
raisethefrontofthemachineafewcentimeters(inches)
offthepavement.Thenliftthehandlesquicklytobump
thefrontofthemachineonthepavement.Repeatif
necessaryuntilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge
chute.
Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping
thefrontofthemachine,shutofftheengine,waitfor
allmovingpartstostop,andusethesnow-cleanout
tool;neveruseyourhand.
Important:Uncloggingthedischargechuteby
bumpingthefrontofthemachineonthepavement
maycausetheskidstomove.Adjusttheskidsand
tightentheskidboltssecurely.
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OperatingTips
DANGER
Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpellerand
augercanrotateandcutofforinjurehandsandfeet.
Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,shut
offtheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.Disconnectthewirefromthespark
plugandkeepitawayfromtheplugtoprevent
someonefromaccidentallystartingtheengine.
Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge
chute;refertoUncloggingtheDischargeChute
(page17).Ifnecessary,usethesnow-cleanout
tool,notyourhands,toremoveanobstruction
fromthedischargechute.
Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.
Keepface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartof
yourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed,
moving,orrotatingparts.
WARNING
Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother
foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto
youorbystanders.
Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects
thattheaugerscouldpickupandthrow.
Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea
ofoperation.
AlwayssetthethrottletotheFASTpositionwhen
throwingsnow .
Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthewheelsslip,
shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthemachine
intoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuestorideup,liftup
onthehandles.
AfterOperation
Safety
Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea
buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,suchashot
waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe
enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,referto
Storage(page25)forimportantdetails.
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse
Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving
partsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhen
tryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhavedifculty
operatinganycontrolorpart,starttheengineandletit
runforafewminutes.
Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunforafew
minutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing.Engage
theauger/impellertoclearanyremainingsnowfrom
insidethehousing.RotatetheQuickSticktopreventit
fromfreezing.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andremovealliceandsnowfromthe
machine.
Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoil-starthandleseveral
timesandpushtheelectric-startbuttononcetoprevent
therecoilstarterandelectricstarterfromfreezingup.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst2hours
Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary.
Aftertherst5hours
Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
Every50hours
Changetheengineoil.Changetheengineoilevery25operatinghourswhen
operatingtheengineunderaheavyload.
Every100hours
Replacethesparkplug.
Yearly
Checktheskidsandscraperandadjustthemifnecessary.
Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary.
Checktheauger-gearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto116to137kPa(17to20psi).
Runtheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorattheendoftheseason.
HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/or
theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.
Important:Youcanndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyourmachineatwww.Toro.com.
MaintenanceSafety
Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbeforeperformingany
maintenanceonthemachine:
Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service,or
adjustment,shutofftheengineandremovethekey.If
majorrepairsareeverneeded,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafeworking
condition.
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.RefertoReplacing
theSparkPlug(page23).
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe
engine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,thenfullyinstall
thedipstick.
2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel(Figure40).
IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick,
addoil.RefertoChangingtheEngineOil(page22).
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2
Figure40
1.Full2.Addoil
CheckingandAdjustingthe
SkidsandScraper
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheskidsandscraperand
adjustthemifnecessary.
Checktheskidstoensurethattheaugerdoesnotcontact
thepavedorgravelsurface.Adjusttheskidsasneededto
compensateforwear.
1.Checkthetirepressure.Referto7CheckingtheTire
Pressure(page10).
2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstotheauger
sidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddowneasily(Figure
41).
Figure41
1.1.3cm(1/2inch)
3.Supportthesideplatessothattheyareatleast1/2
inch(1.3cm)abovealevelsurface.
Important:Theaugerbladesmustbesupported
abovethegroundbytheskids.
4.Ensurethatthescraperis3mm(1/8inch)aboveand
paralleltoalevelsurface.
Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,oruneven,
adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.Forgravelsurfaces,
adjusttheskidsfurtherdowntopreventthemachine
frompickinguprocks.
5.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwiththe
ground.
6.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe
augersides.
Note:Toquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen,
supportthescraper3mm(1/8inch)offthepavement,
thenadjusttheskidsdowntothepavement.
Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,youcan
turnthemoverandsettheunusedsidetowardthe
pavement.
CheckingandAdjustingthe
TractionCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe
tractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor
replaceitifnecessary.
Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreversespeeds
oritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever,adjustthe
tractioncable.
Withthetractionleverdisengaged,checkthepininthe
elongatedslotintheleftsideofthemachineabovethetire.
Thereshouldbeagapof1to1.5mm(1/32to1/16inch)
fromthefrontoftheslottothefrontedgeofthepin(Figure
42).
Figure42
1.Pin
2.1to1.5mm(1/32to1/16inch)
Iftheleft(traction)cableisnotproperlyadjusted,dothe
followingsteps:
1.Loosenthejamnut.
2.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthepinuntil
itisthepropergapfromthefrontedgeoftheslot.
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