Toro SnowMax 724 QXE Snowthrower User manual

FormNo.3396-391RevA

SnowMax724/824QXESnowthrower

ModelNo.38711—SerialNo.316000001andUp

ModelNo.38712—SerialNo.316000001andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential

homeowners.Itisdesignedforremovingsnowfrom

pavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks,and

othersurfacesfortrafconresidentialorcommercial

properties.Itisnotdesignedforremovingmaterials

otherthansnow,norisitdesignedforclearingoffgravel

surfaces.

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edbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),

whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath

ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation

andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial

attention.

Formodelswithstatedpower,thenetpoweroftheenginewas

laboratoryratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordance

withSAEJ1940.Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,and

operatingrequirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthis

classofsnowthrowerwillbesignicantlylower.

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

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*3396-391*A

Contents

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

Safety...........................................................................2

SoundPressure.......................................................2

SoundPower..........................................................2

Vibration................................................................2

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................3

Setup............................................................................4

1UnfoldingtheHandle............................................4

2InstallingtheDischargeChute................................5

3FillingtheEnginewithOil......................................5

ProductOverview..........................................................7

Operation.....................................................................7

BeforeOperation.......................................................7

Safety.....................................................................7

FillingtheFuelTank................................................7

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..................................8

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

Safety.....................................................................8

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

EngagingtheAuger................................................10

DisengagingtheAuger............................................10

Self-propellingtheMachine.....................................10

StoppingtheEngine...............................................10

OperatingtheQuickStick

......................................10

ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute.........................11

OperatingTips......................................................11

AfterOperation........................................................11

Safety....................................................................11

PreventingFreeze-upafterUse.................................11

Maintenance.................................................................12

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................12

MaintenanceSafety.................................................12

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................12

CheckingandAdjustingtheSkids.............................13

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

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

ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................15

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

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

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................16

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

StoringtheSnowthrower.........................................16

Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheISO8437

specicationsineffectatthetimeofproduction.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthemanualbefore

youstarttheengine.Makesurethateveryoneusingthis

productknowshowtousetheproductandunderstands

thewarnings.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents

onthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguardsandother

safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe

machine.

•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa

safedistancefromthemachine.

•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunderthe

watchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthanthe

operator.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Shutthemachineoffbeforeservicing,fueling,or

unclogging.

SoundPressure

Thismachinehasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’sear

of89dBAformodel38711and93dBAformodel38712,

whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.Thesound

pressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures

outlinedinENISO11201.

SoundPower

Thismachinehasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof102

dBAformodel38711and107dBAformodel38712,which

includesanUncertaintyValue(K)of3.75dBA.Thesound

powerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures

outlinedinENISO3744.

Vibration

Model38711:

Measuredvibrationlevelforthelefthand=4.3m/s2.

Measuredvibrationlevelfortherighthand=5.1m/s2.

UncertaintyValue(K)=2.1m/s2.

Model38712:

Measuredvibrationlevelforthelefthand=3.5m/s2.

Measuredvibrationlevelfortherighthand=4.1m/s2.

UncertaintyValue(K)=2.1m/s2.

Themeasuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe

proceduresoutlinedinENISO20643.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Note:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamageddecals.

131–1785

Orderpartno.131–5921

1.Augerdrive—squeezethelevertoengage;releasethelever

todisengage.

4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom

thesnowthrower.

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

self-propeldrive.

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,auger—keep

awayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace;

stoptheengineandwaitfortheaugertostopbeforeleaving

themachine;removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructions

beforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.

131–5914

Orderpartno.131–5915

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,auger—do

notplaceyourhandinthechute;removetheignitionkey

andreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming

maintenance.

x 3

120-9805

1.Insertthekey.

2.Primetheengine3times.

3.Engagethechoke.

4.Pullthestartercord.

5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

Qty.

Use

Nopartsrequired

–

Unfoldthehandle.

Bolt(1/4–20X1–1/2inch)

Locknut(1/4–20inch)

Carriagebolt(1/4–20x1inch)

Locknut(1/4–20inch)

Screw(1/4–20X5/8inch)

Installthedischargechute.

UnfoldingtheHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Important:Ensurethatthecablesarenotpinched

whenunfoldingthehandle.

Figure3

InstallingtheDischargeChute

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Bolt(1/4–20X1–1/2inch)

Locknut(1/4–20inch)

Carriagebolt(1/4–20x1inch)

Locknut(1/4–20inch)

Screw(1/4–20X5/8inch)

Procedure

1.Insertthechutepostthroughthebracketintothebase

ofthemachineandsecureitusingaboltandalock

nut(Figure4).

Figure4

1.Chutepost3.Locknut(1/4–20inch)

2.Bolt(1/4–20X1–1/2inch)

4.Bracket

2.Assemblethechuterodandsecurethecables(Figure

5).

Figure5

1.Chuterod4.Cableclip

2.Carriagebolt(1/4–20x1

inch)

5.Screw(1/4–20X5/8inch)

3.Locknut(1/4–20inch)

FillingtheEnginewithOil

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheengine.

Model

Maxll

38711

0.5L(16.9oz)

38712

0.7L(23.7oz)

Oiltype:automotivedetergentoilwithanAPIservice

classicationofSJ,SL,orhigher.

UseFigure6belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityforthe

outdoortemperaturerangeexpected:

Figure6

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Cleanaroundtheoil-llcap.

3.Checktheoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

Note:Donottightenthedipstickwhencheckingthe

oillevel.

Figure7

1.Lowoillevel—addoil

2.Correctoillevel

ProductOverview

Figure8

1.Augerlever

6.Scraper

2.Fueltankcap7.Dischargechute

3.Dipstick

8.Chutedeector

4.Skid9.QuickStick®discharge

chutecontrol

5.Auger10.Upperhandle

Figure9

1.Fueltankcap5.Recoilstarter

2.Primer6.Electricstarterplug

3.Ignitionkey7.Electricstarterbutton

4.Choke

Operation

BeforeOperation

Safety

•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby

themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectricstarting

motors.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutwearingadequate

wintergarments.Avoidloosettingclothingthatcanget

caughtinmovingparts.Wearslipresistantfootwearthat

willimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.

•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperation

orwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotect

eyesfromforeignobjectsthatmaybethrownfromthe

machine.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethemachineistobe

usedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires,and

otherforeignobjects.

•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,illegible,or

lost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginningoperation.Also,

tightenanyloosefasteners.

DANGER

Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A

reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand

others.

•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe

gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormachine

onthegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleor

onanobject.

•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.

Wipeupspills.

•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround

anopenameorsparks.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out

ofthereachofchildren.

•Donottipthemachineeitherforwardor

backwardwithfuelinthefueltank;otherwise,

fuelmayleakoutofthemachine.

FillingtheFuelTank

RecommendedFuel:

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days

old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or

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

•Ehtanol: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

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

Figure10

1.Donotllabovethebottomofthefueltankneck.

Note:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythequantityofgasoline

thatyouexpecttousein30days.Otherwise,youmayadd

fuelstabilizertonewlypurchasedgasolinetokeepitfreshfor

upto6months.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Referto3FillingtheEnginewithOil(page5).

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.

•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby

themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectricstarting

motors.

•Donotattempttoclearsnowfromagravelorcrushed

rocksurface.Thisproductisintendedforuseonlyon

pavedsurfaces.

•Donotusethemachineonaroof.

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine

isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby

manufacturer).

•Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,remove

theignitionkey,thoroughlyinspectthemachineforany

damage,andrepairthedamagebeforerestartingand

operatingthemachine.

•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stop

theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.

•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting

theengineandfortransportingthemachineinorout

ofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaustfumes

aredangerous.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto

clearsnowattoofastarate.

•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeplugging

itintoapowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,donot

useittostartthemachine.Replacethedamagedcord

immediately.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouare

notstartingthemachine.

StartingtheEngine

Note:Fullyinsertthekeytostarttheengine.Themiddle

positionwillnotstarttheengine.

UsingtheRecoilStarter

Figure11

UsingtheElectricStarter

Figure12

Note:Tousetheelectricstarter,connectapowercordtothe

electricstarterplug-inrstandthentoapoweroutlet.Use

onlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextensioncordrecommendedfor

outdoorusethatisnotlongerthan15m(50feet).

Important:Topreventdamagingtheelectricstarter,

runitinshortcycles(5secondson,5secondsoff),no

morethan10times.Iftheenginestilldoesnotstart,take

themachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

WARNING

Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,causing

ashockorre.

Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeusing

themachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,donotoperate

themachine.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcord

immediately.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

forassistance.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapower

source,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe

machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty.

Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot

startingthemachine.

EngagingtheAuger

Figure13

DisengagingtheAuger

Todisengagetheauger,releasetheaugerlever.

Self-propellingtheMachine

Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,simplywalkwithyourhands

ontheupperhandleandyourelbowsatyoursides,andthe

machinewillautomaticallykeeppacewithyou(Figure14).

Note:Youcanself-propelthemachinewiththeauger

engagedordisengaged.

Figure14

StoppingtheEngine

Tostoptheengine,removethekeyfromtheignitionormove

thekeytothemiddleposition.

OperatingtheQuickStick

Note:Theblueknobmustbefullypressedtoreleasethe

latchandoperatetheQuickStick

Figure15

ClearingaCloggedDischarge

Chute

Important:Handcontactwiththerotatingaugerinside

thedischargechuteisthemostcommoncauseofinjury

associatedwithsnowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto

cleanoutthedischargechute.

1.Whileremainingintheoperatingposition,releasethe

self-propelhandle.

2.Engagetheauger.

3.Pushdownonthehandletoraisethefrontofthe

machineafewinches(centimeters)offthepavement.,

thenliftthehandlesquicklytobumpthefrontofthe

machineontothepavement.

4.Disengagetheauger.

5.Repeatsteps1through4,ifnecessary,untilastreamof

snowcomesoutofthedischargechute.

Note:Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping

thefrontofthemachine,stoptheengine,waitforall

movingpartstostop,anduseasnowcleanouttool(not

included);neveruseyourhand.

Important:Uncloggingthedischargechuteby

bumpingthefrontofthemachineonthepavementmay

causetheskidstomove.Adjusttheskidsandtighten

theskidboltssecurely;refertoCheckingandAdjusting

theSkids(page13).

OperatingTips

WARNING

Theaugercanthrowstones,toys,andotherforeign

objectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjurytothe

operatorortobystanders.

•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.Stoptheengine,waitforallmoving

partstostop,andremoveiceandsnowfromthemachine.

•Cleanoffanysnowandicefromthebaseofthechute.

•Rotatethedischargechuteleftandrighttofreeitfrom

anyicebuildup.

•WiththeignitionkeyintheOffposition,pulltherecoil

starterhandleseveraltimesorconnecttheelectricalcord

toapowersourceandthemachineandpushtheelectric

startbuttononcetopreventtherecoilstarterand/orthe

electricstarterfromfreezingup.

•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving

partsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhen

tryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhavedifculty

operatinganycontrolorpart,starttheengineandletit

runforafewminutes.

•Donotusethechutecontroltoattempttomoveafrozen

dischargechute.Holddowntheblueknobanduseyour

handstorotatethechute.

•Transportingthemachineinanopentrailerorvehiclecan

causethecontrolsordischargechutetofreeze.

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Afterthersthour

•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.

Aftertherst2hours

•Changetheengineoil.

•Inspecttheaugercableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Inspectthetransmissioncableandadjustitifnecessary.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

Every100hours

•Replacethesparkplug.

Yearly

•Checktheskidsandadjustthemifnecessary.

•InspectthethrowingedgesandhaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethe

throwingedgesandscraperifnecessary.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Inspecttheaugercableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Inspectthetransmissioncableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.

•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectthedrivebeltandreplaceitifnecessary.

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Preparethemachineforstorage.

MaintenanceSafety

Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbeforeperformingany

maintenanceonthemachine:

•Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service,or

adjustment,stoptheengineandremovethekey.Ifmajor

repairsareeverneeded,contactanAuthorizedService

Dealer.

•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper

tightnesstobesurethemachineisinsafeworking

condition.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as

necessary.

•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.

•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand

accessories.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,thenfullyinsertthe

dipstickwithoutthreadingitin.

2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel.

•IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthe

dipstick(Figure16),addoil.RefertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page13).

•IftheoillevelabovetheFullmark(),drainthe

excessoiluntiltheoillevelisattheFullmarkon

thedipstick;referto(page).

Figure16

1.Lowoillevel—addoil

2.Correctoillevel

CheckingandAdjustingthe

Skids

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Checktheskidstoensurethattheaugerdoesnotcontactthe

pavedsurface.Adjusttheskidsasneededtocompensatefor

wear(Figure17).

1.Loosentheskidbolts.

2.Slidea5mm(3/16inch)boardunderneaththescraper.

Note:Usingathinnerboardwillresultinamore

aggressivescraper.Athickerboardwillresultinaless

aggressivescraper.

3.Lowertheskidstotheground.

Note:Ensuretheskidsareatontheground.

4.Tightentheskidbolts.

Figure17

1.5mm(3/16inch)board2.Ground

InspectingtheThrowing

Edges

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Inspectthethrowingedgesand

haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer

replacethethrowingedgesandscraper

ifnecessary.

Beforeeachsession,inspectthethrowingedgesforwear.

Whenathrowingedgehasworndowntothewearindicator

hole,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethethrowing

edges(Figure18).

Figure18

1.Thewearindicatorhole

isintact;youdonotneed

toreplacethethrowing

edges.

2.Thewearindicatorhole

isexposed;replaceboth

throwingedges.

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours

Yearly

Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechangingtheoiltowarm

it.Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmorecontaminants.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Placeanoildrainpanundertheoil-drainplug,remove

theoil-drainplug,andtipthemachinebackwardand

draintheusedoilintheoil-drainpan(Figure19).

Figure19

1.Oil-drainplug

3.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemachinetothe

operatingposition.

4.Installtheoildrainplugandtightenitsecurely.

5.Cleanaroundtheoilllcap.

6.UseFigure20belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityfor

theoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected:

Model

Maxll

38711

0.5L(16.9oz)

38712

0.7L(23.7oz)

Oiltype:automotivedetergentoilwithanAPIservice

classicationofSJ,SL,orhigher.

Figure20

Figure21

1.Lowoillevel—addoil

2.Correctoillevel

ReplacingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethesparkplug.

WARNING

Replacingthesparkplugwhiletheengineishot

canresultinburns.

Waituntiltheengineiscooltoreplacethespark

plug.

UseaTorosparkplugorequivalent(Champion®RN9YCor

NGKBPR6ES).

1.Removetheboot(Figure22).

Figure22

2.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug.

3.Removeanddiscardtheoldsparkplug.

Note:Youwillneedaratchetwrenchextensionto

removethesparkplug.

4.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonanewsparkplug

at0.76mm(0.030inch)(Figure23).

Figure23

1.0.76mm(0.030inch)

AdjustingtheAugerCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours

Yearly

Ifthedrivebeltslipsorsquealsunderheavyload,adjustthe

augercable.

1.Loosenthenutonthelowercableclamp,butdonot

removeit(Figure24).

Figure24

1.Nut

3.Connector

2.Cable4.Spring

2.Pullthecableuptoremovesomeslack(Figure24).

Important:Donotremovealltheslackfromthe

cable.Removingalltheslackfromthecablewill

preventtheaugerfromstoppingproperly.

3.Holdthecableinplaceandtightenthenut(Figure24).

AdjustingtheTransmission

Cable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours

Yearly

Ifthewheelseasilystallout,orifthewheelsdrivewithout

engagingtheself-propelhandle,adjustthetransmissioncable.

1.Loosenthenutontheuppercableclamp,butdonot

removeit(Figure25).

Figure25

1.Nut

2.Cable

2.Pullthecabledowntoremovemostoftheslackinthe

cable(Figure25).

Important:Donotremovealltheslackfromthe

cable.Removingalltheslackfromthecablemay

causethewheelstoengagewithoutengagingthe

self-propelhandle.

3.Tightenthenut(Figure25).

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Setthetirepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween103and

137kPa(15and20psi).

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.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,andsiphonthefuel

tankorruntheengineuntilitstops.

4.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

5.Chokeorprimetheengine,startitathirdtime,and

runtheengineuntilitwillnotstart.

6.Drainthefuelinthecarburetorthroughthecarburetor

drainboltintoanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

7.Disposeofunusedfuelproperly.Recycleitaccording

tolocalcodes,oruseitinyourautomobile.

8.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheengineoil.

RefertoChangingtheEngineOil(page13).

9.Removethesparkplug.

10.Squirt2teaspoonsofoilintothesparkplughole.

11.Installthesparkplugbyhandandthentorqueitto

27–30N-m(20–22ft-lb).

12.WiththeignitionkeyintheOffposition,pulltherecoil

starterslowlytodistributetheoilontheinsideofthe

cylinder.

13.Cleanthemachine.

14.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailablefroman

AuthorizedServiceDealer.Sandaffectedareasbefore

painting,andusearustpreventativetopreventthe

metalpartsfromrusting.

15.Tightenanyloosefasteners.Repairorreplaceany

damagedparts.

16.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dryplace

outofthereachofchildren.Allowtheenginetocool

beforestoringitinanyenclosure.

Notes:

InternationalDistributorList

Distributor:

Country:

PhoneNumber:Distributor:

Country:

PhoneNumber:

AgrolancKft

Hungary3627539640

MaquiverS.A.Colombia

5712364079

AsianAmericanIndustrial(AAI)

HongKong85224977804

MaruyamaMfg.Co.Inc.

Japan81332522285

B-RayCorporation

Korea82325512076

Mountelda.s.CzechRepublic

420255704220

BrisaGoodsLLC

Mexico12104952417

Mountelda.s.Slovakia

420255704220

CascoSalesCompany

PuertoRico7877888383

MunditolS.A.

Argentina541148219999

CeresS.A.CostaRica

5062391138

NormaGarden

Russia74954116120

CSSCTurfEquipment(pvt)Ltd.SriLanka

94112746100

OslingerTurfEquipmentSA

Ecuador59342396970

CyrilJohnston&Co.

NorthernIreland442890813121

OyHakoGroundandGardenAb

Finland35898700733

CyrilJohnston&Co.RepublicofIreland

442890813121ParklandProductsLtd.NewZealand6433493760

FatDragon

China

8861080841322

Perfetto

Poland48618208416

FemcoS.A.Guatemala

5024423277

PratoverdeSRL.

Italy390499128128

FIVEMANSNew-TechCo.,LtdChina

86-10-63816136

Prochaska&Cie

Austria4312785100

ForGarderOU

Estonia3723846060

RTCohen2004Ltd.

Israel97298617979

G.Y .K.CompanyLtd.

Japan81726325861Riversa

Spain

34952837500

GeomechanikiofAthensGreece

30109350054

LelyTurfcare

Denmark4566109200

GolfinternationalTurizm

Turkey902163365993

Lely(U.K.)Limited

UnitedKingdom441480226800

HakoGroundandGardenSweden

4635100000

SolvertS.A.S.

France33130817700

HakoGroundandGarden

Norway4722907760

SpyprosStavrinidesLimitedCyprus

35722434131

HayterLimited(U.K.)

UnitedKingdom441279723444

SurgeSystemsIndiaLimited

India911292299901

HydroturfInt.CoDubai

UnitedArabEmirates97143479479T-MarktLogisticsLtd.Hungary3626525500

HydroturfEgyptLLC

Egypt2025194308ToroAustraliaAustralia61395807355

IrrimacPortugal351212388260ToroEuropeNVBelgium3214562960

IrrigationProductsInt'lPvtLtd.India00914424494387ValtechMorocco212537663636

JeanHeybroekb.v.Netherlands31306394611VictusEmakPoland48618238369

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TheInformationToroCollects

ToroWarrantyCompany(Toro)respectsyourprivacy.Inordertoprocessyourwarrantyclaimandcontactyouintheeventofaproductrecall,weaskyou

tosharecertainpersonalinformationwithus,eitherdirectlyorthroughyourlocalTorocompanyordealer.

TheT orowarrantysystemishostedonserverslocatedwithintheUnitedStateswhereprivacylawmaynotprovidethesameprotectionasapplies

inyourcountry.

BYSHARINGYOURPERSONALINFORMATIONWITHUS,YOUARECONSENTINGTOTHEPROCESSINGOFYOURPERSONALINFORMATION

ASDESCRIBEDINTHISPRIVACYNOTICE.

TheWayToroUsesInformation

Toromayuseyourpersonalinformationtoprocesswarrantyclaims,tocontactyouintheeventofaproductrecallandforanyotherpurposewhichwetell

youabout.T oromayshareyourinformationwithToro'safliates,dealersorotherbusinesspartnersinconnectionwithanyoftheseactivities.Wewillnot

sellyourpersonalinformationtoanyothercompany.Wereservetherighttodisclosepersonalinformationinordertocomplywithapplicablelawsand

withrequestsbytheappropriateauthorities,tooperateoursystemsproperlyorforourownprotectionorthatofotherusers.

RetentionofyourPersonalInformation

Wewillkeepyourpersonalinformationaslongasweneeditforthepurposesforwhichitwasoriginallycollectedorforotherlegitimatepurposes

(suchasregulatorycompliance),orasrequiredbyapplicablelaw.

Toro'sCommitmenttoSecurityofY ourPersonalInformation

Wetakereasonableprecautionsinordertoprotectthesecurityofyourpersonalinformation.Wealsotakestepstomaintaintheaccuracyandcurrent

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AustralianConsumerLaw

AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalToroDealer.

374-0269RevK

TheToroWarranty

ResidentialSnowProducts

and

TheToroGTSStartingGuarantee

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuant

toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairfortheoriginal

purchaser

theT oroProductlistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor

workmanshiporiftheT oroGTS(GuaranteedtoStart)enginewillnotstart

ontherstorsecondpull,providedtheroutinemaintenancerequiredinthe

Operator'sManualhavebeenperformed.

Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay

transportationcosts.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromtheoriginaldateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

Snowthrowers

•SingleStage

2yearsResidentialUse

45DaysCommercialUse

—Engine

2yearsGTSGuarantee,

ResidentialUse

•SnowMax

3yearsResidentialUse

45DaysCommercialUse

—Chute,chutedeector,and

lowerchute

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

•TwoStage

3yearsResidentialUse

45DaysCommercialUse

—Chute,chutedeectorand

impellerhousingcover

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

ElectricSnowthrowers

2yearsResidentialUse

NoWarrantyforCommercial

Use

OriginalPurchasermeansthepersonwhooriginallypurchasedtheT oroProduct.

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance

proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,

whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor

workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.Contactyoursellertoarrangeserviceoftheproduct.Ifforany

reasonitisimpossibleforyoutocontactyourseller,youmaycontact

anyToroAuthorizedDistributortoarrangeservice.Seeattached

DistributorList.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe

servicingoutlet.Ifforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeservicing

outlet’sanalysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

ToroWarrantyCompany

ToroCustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision

8111LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420-1196USA

001–952–948–4707

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem

coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress

warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,

lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,orbrakeandclutchadjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected

andrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper

maintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedToro

ServiceDealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel

procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains

morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use

overonemonth

•Repairsoradjustmentstocorrectstartingdifcultiesduetothe

following:

–Failuretofollowpropermaintenanceproceduresorrecommended

fuelprocedure

•Specialoperationalconditionswherestartingmayrequiremorethan

twopulls:

–Firsttimestartsafterextendedperiodofnon-useoverthree

monthsorseasonalstorage

–Improperstartingprocedures-ifyouarehavingdifcultystarting

yourunit,pleasechecktheOperator'sManualtoensurethat

youareusingthecorrectstartingprocedures.Thiscansavean

unnecessaryvisittoanAuthorizedToroServiceDealer.

GeneralConditions

Thepurchaseriscoveredbythenationallawsofeachcountry.Therights

towhichthepurchaserisentitledwiththesupportoftheselawsarenot

restrictedbythiswarranty.

374-0310RevA

Toro SnowMax 724 QXE Snowthrower, SnowMax 824 QXE Snowthrower User manual

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