Toro Power Max 826 OTE Snowthrower User guide

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Snow throwers
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FormNo.3385-232RevA
PowerMax826OTESnowthrower
ModelNo.37777—SerialNo.315000001andUp
Operator'sManual
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
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.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
Safety...........................................................................2
Training.................................................................3
Preparation.............................................................3
Operation...............................................................3
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute..........................4
MaintenanceandStorage..........................................4
ToroSnowthrowerSafety.........................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................5
Setup............................................................................7
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OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
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*3385-232*A
1InstallingtheUpperHandle....................................7
2InstallingtheTractionControlLinkage....................8
3InstallingtheChute...............................................9
4InstallingtheChuteControlRod............................10
5ConnectingtheWiretotheHeadlight......................10
6CheckingtheEngineOilLevel...............................11
7CheckingtheTirePressure....................................11
8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper..............................12
9CheckingtheTractionDriveOperation...................12
ProductOverview.........................................................13
Operation....................................................................13
FreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-propelDrive...............13
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................13
StartingtheEngine.................................................15
StoppingtheEngine...............................................16
OperatingtheTractionDrive...................................16
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...................................17
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive.........................17
OperatingtheQuickStick™....................................17
UncloggingtheDischargeChute..............................18
PreventingFreeze-up..............................................18
OperatingTips......................................................19
Maintenance.................................................................19
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................19
............................................................................20
PreparingforMaintenance.......................................20
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper..............................................................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable................21
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable................................................................21
CheckingtheAugerGearboxOilLevel......................22
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................22
LubricatingtheHexShaft........................................23
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................23
AdjustingtheDischargeChuteLatch........................24
ReplacingtheDriveBelts.........................................24
ReplacingtheHeadlightBulb...................................24
Storage........................................................................26
PreparingtheMachineforStorage............................26
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................26
Troubleshooting...........................................................27
Safety
BeforeOperating
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Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
manualbeforeoperatingthesnowthrower .
Becomefamiliarwithallcontrolsandknow
howtostoptheenginequickly .
Operator 's
Position
Thelow-speedaugerhasamovingpinch
pointclosetotheopening.
Caution:Improperusemayresultin
lossoffingers,hands,orfeet.
Thereisahigh-speed
impellerclosetothe
opening.
ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheB71.3specications
oftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstituteineffect
atthetimeofproduction.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore
theengineiseverstarted.
Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalertyou
topotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyallsafety
messagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoidpossibleinjury
ordeath.
2
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecould
resultininjuryordeath.Toreducethispotential,
complywiththefollowingsafetyinstructions.
Training
Read,understandandfollowallinstructionsonthe
machineandinthemanual(s)beforeoperatingthis
machine.Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsand
theproperuseofthemachine.Knowhowtostopthe
machineanddisengagethecontrolsquickly.
Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.Neverallow
adultstooperatethemachinewithoutproperinstruction.
Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,particularly
smallchildren.
Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especially
whenoperatingthemachineinreverse.
Preparation
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethemachineistobe
usedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires,and
otherforeignobjects.
Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore
startingtheengine.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutwearingadequate
wintergarments.Avoidloosettingclothingthatcanget
caughtinmovingparts.Wearfootwearthatwillimprove
footingonslipperysurfaces.
Handlefuelwithcare;itishighlyammable.
Useanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Neveraddfueltoarunningengineorhotengine.
Fillfueltankoutdoorswithextremecare.Neverll
fueltankindoors.
Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainers
ontheground,awayfromyourvehicle,beforelling.
Whenpractical,removegas-poweredmachineryfrom
thetruckortrailerandrefuelitontheground.If
thisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchmachineryona
trailerwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
gasolinedispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimes,untilrefueling
iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
Replacegasolinecapsecurelyandwipeupspilledfuel.
Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing
immediately.
Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby
themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectricstarting
motors.
Adjustthecollectorhousingtocleargravelorcrushed
rocksurface.
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine
isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby
manufacturer).
Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperation
orwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotect
eyesfromforeignobjectsthatmaybethrownfromthe
machine.
Operation
Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing
graveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertforhidden
hazardsortrafc.
Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,remove
theignitionkey,thoroughlyinspectthemachineforany
damage,andrepairthedamagebeforerestartingand
operatingthemachine.
Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe
engineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.Vibrationis
generallyawarningoftrouble.
Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperating
position,beforeuncloggingtheauger/impellerhousing
ordischargechute,andwhenmakinganyrepairs,
adjustmentsorinspections.
Whencleaning,repairingorinspectingthemachine,stop
theengineandmakecertaintheauger/impellerandall
movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthesparkplug
wireandkeepthewireawayfromtheplugtoprevent
someonefromaccidentallystartingtheengine.
Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting
theengineandfortransportingthemachineinorout
ofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaustfumes
aredangerous.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.
Neveroperatethemachinewithoutproperguards,and
othersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworking.
Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareaswhere
propertydamagecanoccur.Keepchildrenandothers
away.
Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto
clearsnowattoofastarate.
Neveroperatethemachineathightransportspeeds
onslipperysurfaces.Lookbehindandusecarewhen
operatinginreverse.
Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhenmachineis
transportedornotinuse.
Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturerofthemachine(suchaswheelweights,
counterweights,orcabs).
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Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor
light.Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm
holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
Nevertouchahotengineormufer.
ClearingaCloggedDischarge
Chute
WARNING
Handcontactwiththerotatingrotorbladesinside
thedischargechuteisthemostcommoncauseof
injuryassociatedwithmachines.Neveruseyour
handtocleanoutthedischargechute.
Toclearthechute:
Shuttheengineoff!
Wait10secondstobesuretherotorbladeshavestopped
rotating.
Alwaysusethecleanouttoolmountedonthe
snowthrower,notyourhands.
MaintenanceandStorage
Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstobesurethemachineisinsafeworking
condition.
Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea
buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresentsuchashot
waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe
enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
AlwaysrefertotheOperator’sManualforimportantdetails
ifthemachineistobestoredforanextendedperiod.
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowingsnowto
preventfreeze-upoftherotorblades.
ToroSnowthrowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
machinesorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknow.
Rotatingauger/impellercanamputateorinjure
ngersorhands.Staybehindthehandlesandawayfrom
thedischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.Keep
yourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartofyour
bodyorclothingawayfrommovingorrotatingparts.
Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,troubleshooting,or
repairingthemachine,stoptheengine,removethekey,
andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.Disconnect
thewirefromthesparkplugandkeepitawayfrom
thesparkplugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally
startingtheengine.
Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,stoptheengine,
removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
Tounclogthedischargechute,stayintheoperating
positionandreleasethelefthand(traction)lever.While
runningtheauger/impeller,pushdownonthehandlesto
raisethefrontofthemachineafewinches(centimeters)
offthepavement.Thenliftthehandlesquicklytobump
thefrontofthemachineonthepavement.Repeatif
necessaryuntilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge
chute.
Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping
thefrontofthemachine,stoptheengine,waitfor
allmovingpartstostop,andusethecleanouttool;
neveruseyourhand.
Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,illegible,or
lost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginningoperation.
Donotsmokewhilehandlinggasoline.
Donotusethemachineonaroof.
Donottouchtheenginewhileitisrunningorsoonafter
ithasstoppedbecausetheenginemaybehotenoughto
causeaburn.
Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructionsdescribedin
thismanual.Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service,
oradjustment,stoptheengine,removethekey,and
disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.Ifmajorrepairs
areeverneeded,contactyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,drain
thefuelfromthefueltanktopreventapotentialhazard.
Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer.Removethekey
fromtheignitionswitchbeforestoringthemachine.
PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.
4
SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocated
nearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamageddecals.
121–6823
1.Fast
3.Slow
2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds
121–6817
1.Cuttingdismemberment,impellerandcutting
dismemberment,augerhazards—keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthesnowthrower.
121–1239
Reorderpartno.121–1215
121–1240
Reorderpartno.120–7194
1.Tractiondrive—squeezethelevertoengage;releasethe
levertodisengage.
4.Cuttingdismembermenthazard,impeller—keepaway
frommovingparts;removetheignitionkeyandreadthe
instructionsbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
2.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
thesnowthrower.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplace
yourhandinthechute;stoptheenginebeforeleavingthe
operatingposition,usethetooltoclearthechute.
6.Auger/impellerdrive—squeezethelevertoengage;release
thelevertodisengage.
5
Briggs&StrattonPartNo.273676
1.Stop
3.Fast
2.Slow
Briggs&StrattonPartNo.275949
1.Chokeon(Choke)2.Chokeoff(Run)
Briggs&StrattonPartNo.276925
1.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
3.Warning—toxicgas
inhalationhazard.
2.Warning—rehazard.
4.Warning—hot
surface/burnhazard.
Briggs&StrattonPartNo.277566
1.Whenstartingacold
engine,closethechoke
andpresstheprimertwo
times.
2.Whenstartingawarm
engine,openthechoke
anddonotpressthe
primer.
Briggs&StrattonPartNo.277588
1.Primer3.Ignitionkeyout
(Engine—Stop)
2.Ignitionkeyin
(Engine—Run)
Briggs&StrattonPartNo.278866
1.Fuel—On2.Fuel—Off
6
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
Handlebolts2
Curvedwashers
2
1
Locknuts2
Installtheupperhandle.
Hairpincotter2
2
Flatwasher3
Installthetractioncontrollinkage.
Nut2
Carriagebolt
2
3
Flatwasher2
Installthechute.
Carriagebolts
2
4
Locknuts2
Installthechutecontrolrod.
5
Cabletie
1
Connectthewiretotheheadlight.
6
Nopartsrequired
Checktheengineoillevel.
7
Nopartsrequired
Checkthetirepressure.
8
Nopartsrequired
Checktheskidsandscraper.
9
Nopartsrequired
Checktheoperationofthetractiondrive.
1
InstallingtheUpperHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Handlebolts
2
Curvedwashers
2Locknuts
Procedure
1.Liftandrotatetheupperhandleandpositionitover
thelowerhandle(Figure3).
2.Install2handlebolts,2curvedwashers,and2locknuts
inthelowerhandleholes(Figure3).
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Figure3
7
2
InstallingtheTractionControl
Linkage
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Hairpincotter
3Flatwasher
Procedure
1.Insertthelowerendoftherodintothelowerlinkarm
sothatthebentendofthespeedcontrolrodfaces
rearward(Figure4).
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Figure4
2.Securethelowerendofthespeedcontrolrodwitha
atwasherandahairpincotter(Figure4).
3.Placeaatwasheronthetrunnion(Figure5).
Figure5
1.Speedselectorlever
3.Innerwasher
2.Trunnion
4.Outerwasher
4.ShiftthespeedselectorleverintoPositionR2.
5.Rotatethelowerlinkarmfullyupward
(counterclockwise)(Figure6).
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Figure6
6.Pulluponthespeedcontrolrodandinsertthetrunnion
intotheholeinthespeedselectorlever(Figure5).
Note:Ifthetrunniondoesnottintothehole
whenyouliftuponthespeedcontrolrod,rotatethe
trunnionupwardordownwardonthespeedcontrol
roduntilitts.
7.Securethetrunnionandupperendofthespeedcontrol
rodwithawasherandahairpincotter.
Note:Foreasierinstallation,lookdownthroughthe
openinginthespeedselector(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Speedselector
8
3
InstallingtheChute
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Nut
2
Carriagebolt
2Flatwasher
Procedure
1.Placethechuteontheframeandthealignthedischarge
chutemounttothechutesupport.
3
1
2
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Figure8
1.Carriagebolt
3.Nut
2.Flatwasher
2.Securethedischargechutemountusing2bolts,2nuts,
and2atwashers.
9
4
InstallingtheChuteControl
Rod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Carriagebolts
2Locknuts
Procedure
1.UnwraptheQuickStickandrotateitsothatitis
uprightandinthecenter.
2.Holdthebluetriggercapdownandpulltheleverfully
rearward.
Note:Thedischargechuteanddeectorshouldface
forward.Iftheydonot,holdthebluetriggercap
down(butdonotmovetheQuickStick)androtatethe
dischargechuteuntiltheydo.
3.Aligntheattenedbackendofthelongchutecontrol
rodwiththeattenedfrontendoftheshortrod
thatextendsfromthecontrolpanelsothattheynest
together(Figure9).
Figure9
1.Shortrod
2.Longchutecontrolrod
4.Insertthefrontendoftherodintotheopeningin
thebackofthechutegearcoveruntilitslidesintothe
chutegear(Figure10).
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Figure10
5.Aligntheholesinthenestedendsoftherodsand
insert2carriagebolts(intheloosepartsbag)through
theshortrodfromtheleftsideofthemachine(from
theoperatingposition).
6.Insertthecableclipthatsupportsthedeectorcable
ontotheforwardcarriagebolt,andsecurethecarriage
boltswithlocknutsfromtheloosepartsbag(Figure
11).
Figure11
1.Cableclip2.Deectorcable
7.HoldthebluetriggercapdownandrotatetheQuick
Stickinacircletoensurethatthechuteanddeector
operatesmoothly.
10
5
ConnectingtheWiretothe
Headlight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Cabletie
Procedure
Allmodelsexcept38614
1.Insertthewireconnectoronthelooseendofthewire
straightintothebackoftheheadlightuntilitissecurely
inplace(Figure12).
1
2
3
G016761
Figure12
1.Plasticcliponwire
connector
3.Cabletie
2.U-bolt
Note:Ensurethattheplasticcliponthewire
connectorisonthebottom(Figure12).
2.Secureacabletie(fromtheloosepartsbag)aroundthe
wireandthehandleaboutaninch(2.5cm)belowthe
U-bolt(Figure12).
6
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheenginecrankcase.
Note:Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoilleveland
addoilifnecessary.
UseautomotivedetergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication
ofSF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.Refertoyourengineowner's
manual.
UseFigure13belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityforthe
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
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Figure13
EngineOilCapacities
Model
EngineOilCapacity
37777
18to20oz.(0.53to0.59l)
1.Removethedipstickandslowlypouroilintotheoil
lltubetoraisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkonthe
dipstick.Donotoverll.(Figure14).
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Figure14
2.Installthedipsticksecurely.
Note:Donotspilloilaroundtheoillltube;oilcould
leakontotractionpartsandcausethetractiontoslip.
11
7
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping.Reduce
thepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween17and20psi
(116and137kPa).
8
CheckingtheSkidsand
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsandScraperin
Maintenance.
9
CheckingtheTractionDrive
Operation
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty
damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary.
Note:Tocheckthetractiondriveoperation,theself-propel
featuremustbeengagedbyensuringthewheelsarepinned
intheaxle.Referto(page).
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine.
2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector.
3.Squeezethelefthand(traction)levertothehand-grip
(Figure15).
Figure15
Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthemachine
doesnotmoveormovesforward,completethe
following:
A.Releasethetractionleverandstoptheengine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeedselector
lever(Figure5).
C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)onthe
speedcontrolrod(Figure5).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeedselectorlever
(Figure5).
4.Releasethetractionlever.
5.MovethespeedselectortothePosition1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector.
6.Squeezethelefthand(traction)levertothehand-grip
(Figure15).
Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthemachine
doesnotmoveormovesrearward,completethe
following:
A.Releasethetractionleverandstoptheengine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeedselector
lever(Figure5).
C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)on
thespeedcontrolrod(Figure5).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeedselectorlever
(Figure5).
7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthisprocedure
untilnoadjustmentsarerequired.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction
leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable
(refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable)or
takethemachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor
service.
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ProductOverview
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Figure16
1.Hand-grip(2)
9.Dischargechute
2.Auger/impellerlever10.Scraper
3.Speedselectorlever
11.Auger
4.QuickStick™discharge
chutecontrol
12.Skid(2)
5.Tractionlever13.Electricstarterbutton
6.Fueltankcap14.Electricstarterplug-in
7.Engineoillltube/dipstick15.Snowcleanouttool
8.Chutedeector
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Figure17
1.Choke
5.Recoilstarter
2.Ignitionswitch
6.Oildrainplug
3.Fuelshutoffvalve
7.Primer
4.Throttle
Figure18
1.Snowcleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
FreewheelingorUsingthe
Self-propelDrive
Youcanoperatethesnowthrowerwiththeself-propelfeature
engagedordisengaged(freewheeling).
Tofreewheel,slidethewheelsinwardandinserttheaxle
pinsthroughtheaxleholes,butnotthroughthewheelhubs
(Figure19).
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Figure19
Toself-propel,axlepinthroughtheholesinthewheelhubs
andtheinneraxleholes(Figure20).
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Figure20
FillingtheFuelTank
RecommendedFuel:
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
13
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains
morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15
(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or
E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine
damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwithgasoline
lessthan30daysold;runthemachinedrybeforestoring
itformorethan30days.
Donotusefueladditivesotherthanafuel
stabilizer/conditioner.Donotusefuelstabilizers
withanalcoholbasesuchasethanol,methanol,or
isopropanol.
DANGER
Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A
reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
others.
Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe
gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormachine
directlyonthegroundbeforelling,notina
vehicleoronanobject.
Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.
Wipeupspills.
Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround
anopenameorsparks.
Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out
ofthereachofchildren.
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Figure21
1.1-1/2inch(3.8cm)
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StartingtheEngine
1.Checktheengineoillevel.RefertoCheckingthe
EngineOilLevelinMaintenance.
2.Turnthefuelshutoffvalve1/4turncounterclockwise
toopenit(Figure22).
Figure22
3.Inserttheignitionkey(Figure23).
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Figure23
1.Ignitionkey
4.Firmlypushintheprimerwithyourthumb2times
(15°For-9°Corabove)or4times(below15°For
-9°C),holdingtheprimerinforasecondbefore
releasingiteachtime(Figure24).
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Figure24
5.RotatethechoketotheChokeposition(Figure25).
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Figure25
6.MovethethrottletotheFastposition(Figure26).
Figure26
7.Startthemachinepullingtherecoilstarterorpressing
theelectric-starterbutton(Figure27).
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Figure27
1.Electric-starterbutton3.Recoilstarter
2.Electricstarterplug-in
Note:Tousetheelectricstarter,connectapower
cordtotheelectricstarterplug-inrstandthentoa
poweroutlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextension
cordrecommendedforoutdoorusethatisnotlonger
than50feet(15m).
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,
causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbefore
usingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,
donotoperatethemachine.Replaceorrepair
thedamagedcordimmediately.Contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforassistance.
Important:Topreventdamagingtheelectric
starter,runitinshortcycles(5secondsmaximum,
thenwaitoneminutebeforetryingtostartit
again).Iftheenginestilldoesnotstart,take
themachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor
service.
8.Disconnectthepowercordfromthepoweroutletrst
andthenfromthemachine(electricstartonly).
9.Allowtheenginetowarmupforseveralminutes,move
thechoketowardtheRunposition.Waitfortheengine
torunsmoothlybeforeeachchokeadjustment.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoa
poweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystart
themachineandinjurepeopleordamage
property.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine.
StoppingtheEngine
1.MovethethrottletotheSlowposition,andthentothe
Stopposition(Figure28).
Figure28
2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Removetheignitionkey.
4.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebyrotatingitclockwise
(Figure29).
Figure29
5.Pulltherecoilstarter3or4times.Thishelpsprevent
therecoilstarterfromfreezingup.
OperatingtheTractionDrive
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty
damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary;refertoCheckingtheTraction
DriveOperationinSetupformoreinformation.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction
leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable
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(refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable)or
takethemachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor
service.
Important:Tooperatethetractiondrive,youmust
operatethemachinewiththeself-propelfeature
engaged.RefertoFreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-propel
Drive.
1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezethelefthand
(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure30).
Figure30
2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetractionlever.
OperatingtheSpeedSelector
Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reversegears.To
changespeeds,releasethetractionleverandshiftthespeed
selectorlevertothedesiredposition(Figure31).Thelever
locksinanotchateachspeedselection.
Figure31
OperatingtheAuger/Impeller
Drive
1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeezetheright
hand(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip(Figure
32).
Figure32
2.Tostoptheaugerandimpeller,releasetherighthand
lever.
Important:Whenyouengageboththe
auger/impellerleverandthetractionlever,the
tractionleverlockstheauger/impellerleverdown,
freeingyourrighthand.Toreleasebothlevers,
simplyreleasethelefthand(traction)lever.
3.Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotatewhenyou
releasetheauger/impellerlever,donotoperatethe
machine.Checktheauger/impellercable(referto
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/ImpellerCable)
andadjustitifnecessary.Otherwise,takethemachine
toanAuthorizedDealerforservice.
WARNING
Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotate
whenyoureleasetheauger/impellerlever,
donotoperatethemachine,asyoucould
seriouslyinjureyourselforothers.
TakeittoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor
service.
OperatingtheQuickStick™
HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStickto
movethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.Releasethe
triggercaptolockthedischargechuteandchutedeector
intoposition(Figure33).
Figure33
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MovingtheDischargeChute
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick
tothelefttomovethedischargechutetotheleft;movethe
QuickSticktotherighttomovethedischargechutetothe
right(Figure34).
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Figure34
Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe
DischargeChuteLatch.
Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasitdoesto
theright,ensurethatthecableisroutedtotheinsideof
thehandles.RefertoInstallingtheUpperHandle.
Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyoureleasethe
triggercap,refertoAdjustingtheDischargeChuteLatch.
MovingtheChuteDeector
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick
forwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveitrearwardtoraise
thechutedeector(Figure35).
Figure35
UncloggingtheDischarge
Chute
WARNING
Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno
snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the
dischargechutemaybeclogged.
Neveruseyourhandstoclearacloggeddischarge
chute.Thiscouldresultinpersonalinjury.
Tounclogthedischargechute,stayintheoperating
positionandreleasethelefthand(traction)lever.While
runningtheauger/impeller,pushdownonthehandlesto
raisethefrontofthemachineafewinches(centimeters)
offthepavement.Thenliftthehandlesquicklytobump
thefrontofthemachineonthepavement.Repeatif
necessaryuntilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge
chute.
Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping
thefrontofthemachine,stoptheengine,waitforall
movingpartstostop,andusethesnowcleanouttool;
neveruseyourhand.
Important:Uncloggingthedischargechuteby
bumpingthefrontofthemachineonthepavement
maycausetheskidstomove.Adjusttheskidsand
tightentheskidboltssecurely.
PreventingFreeze-up
Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving
partsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhen
tryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhavedifculty
operatinganycontrolorpart,starttheengineandletit
runforafewminutes.
Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunforafew
minutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing.Engage
theauger/impellertoclearanyremainingsnowfrom
insidethehousing.RotatetheQuickSticktopreventit
fromfreezing.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingparts
tostop,andremovealliceandsnowfromthemachine.
Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoilstarterhandleseveral
timesandpushtheelectric-starterbuttononcetoprevent
therecoilandelectricstartersfromfreezingup.
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OperatingTips
DANGER
Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpellerand
augerrotateandcaninjureoramputatehandsor
feet.
Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,stop
theengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugand
keepitawayfromtheplugtopreventsomeone
fromaccidentallystartingtheengine.
Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge
chute;refertoUncloggingtheDischargeChute.
Ifnecessary,usethesnowcleanouttool,not
yourhands,toremoveanobstructionfromthe
dischargechute.
Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.
Keepface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartof
yourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed,
moving,orrotatingparts.
WARNING
Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother
foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto
theoperatorortobystanders.
Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects
thattheaugercouldpickupandthrow.
Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea
ofoperation.
AlwayssetthethrottletotheFastpositionwhenthrowing
snow .
Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthewheelsslip,
shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthemachine
intoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuestorideup,liftup
onthehandles.
Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst2hours
Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary.
Aftertherst5hours
Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
Yearly
Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary.
Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
Checktheaugergearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
Changetheengineoil.
Lubricatethehexshaft.
Replacethesparkplug.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto17–20psi(116–137kPa).
Drainthegasolineandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorat
theendoftheseason.
HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/or
theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.
Important:Youcanndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyourmachineatwww.Toro.com.
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Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.Forengineadjustments,
repairs,orwarrantyservicenotcoveredinthismanual,contactanAuthorizedBriggs&StrattonServicingDealer.
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Disconnectthesparkplugwire.RefertoReplacing
theSparkPlug.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheengine
oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,thenfullyinstall
thedipstick.
2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel(Figure36).
IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick,
addoil.RefertoFillingtheEnginewithOil.
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Figure36
CheckingandAdjustingthe
SkidsandScraper
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheskidsandthescraper
andadjustthemifnecessary.
Checktheskidsandthescrapertoensurethattheaugerdoes
notcontactthepavedorgravelsurface.Adjusttheskidsand
thescraperasneededtocompensateforwear.
1.Checkthetirepressure.RefertoCheckingtheTire
Pressure.
2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstotheauger
sidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddowneasily.
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Figure37
1.1/8inch(3mm)
Important:Theaugerbladesmustbesupported
abovethegroundbytheskids.
3.Ensurethatthescraperis1/8inch(3mm)aboveand
paralleltoalevelsurface.
Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,oruneven,
adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.Forgravelsurfaces,
adjusttheskidsfurtherdowntopreventthemachine
frompickinguprocks.
4.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwiththe
ground.
5.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe
augersides.
Note:Toquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen,
supportthescraper1/8inch(3mm)offthepavement,
thenadjusttheskidsdowntothepavement.
Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,youcan
turnthemoverandsettheunusedsidetowardthe
pavement.
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