Toro 722 E Power Throw Snowthrower User manual

722 E Power Throw Snowthrower
Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
722 E Power Throw Snowthrower
Category
Snow throwers
Type
User manual
FormNo.3373-842RevA
722EPowerThrow
®
Snowthrower
ModelNo.38818—SerialNo.313000001andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis
designedprimarilyforremovingsnowfrompaved
surfaces,suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks,andother
surfacesfortrafconresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforremovingmaterials
otherthansnow,norisitdesignedforclearingoffgravel
surfaces.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
machinedamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
machineproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comformachine
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourmachine.
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.
ReplacementEngineOwner'sManualsmaybeordered
throughtheenginemanufacturer.
Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
Training.................................................................3
Preparation.............................................................3
Operation...............................................................3
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute..........................4
MaintenanceandStorage..........................................4
ToroSnowthrowerSafety.........................................4
SoundPressure.......................................................5
SoundPower..........................................................5
Vibration................................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................6
Setup............................................................................8
1InstallingtheHandle.............................................9
2InstallingtheSpeedSelectorRod............................10
3InstallingtheTractionRod....................................10
4InstallingtheAuger/ImpellerDriveControl
Linkage.............................................................11
5InstallingtheChuteControlRod............................12
6FillingtheEnginewithOil.....................................13
7CheckingtheTirePressure....................................14
8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper..............................14
ProductOverview.........................................................14
Controls...............................................................15
Operation....................................................................15
FreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-propelDrive...............15
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................15
StartingtheEngine.................................................16
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*3373-842*A
StoppingtheEngine...............................................18
UncloggingtheDischargeChute..............................18
PreventingFreeze-up..............................................18
OperatingTips......................................................18
Maintenance.................................................................19
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................19
PreparingforMaintenance.......................................19
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................19
AdjustingtheSkidsandScraper................................20
AdjustingtheSpeedSelector....................................20
CheckingtheAugerGearboxGrease.........................21
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................21
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................22
AdjustingtheTractionDriveBelt..............................23
ReplacingtheTractionDriveBelt.............................23
AdjustingtheAuger/ImpellerDriveBelt...................23
ReplacingtheAuger/ImpellerDriveBelt...................23
Storage........................................................................24
PreparingtheMachineforStorage............................24
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................24
Troubleshooting...........................................................25
2
Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheISO8437
specicationsoftheInternationalStandards
Organizationineffectatthetimeofproduction.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore
youstarttheengine.
Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalertyou
topotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyallsafety
messagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoidpossibleinjury
ordeath.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecould
resultininjuryordeath.Toreducethispotential,
complywiththefollowingsafetyinstructions.
Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
ofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety
instructionscouldresultinseriousinjury.
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-poweredmachinefrom
thetruckortrailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthis
isnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchmachineonatrailer
withaportablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline
dispensernozzle.
–Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimes,untilrefueling
iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
–Replacegasolinecapsecurelyandwipeupspilledfuel.
–Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing
immediately.
•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby
themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectricstarting
motors.
•Adjustthecollectorhousingheighttocleargravelor
crushedrocksurface.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine
isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby
manufacturer).
•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperation
orwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotect
eyesfromforeignobjectsthatmaybethrownfromthe
machine.
Operation
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing
graveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertforhidden
hazardsortrafc.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,remove
thewirefromthesparkplug,thoroughlyinspectthe
machineforanydamage,andrepairthedamagebefore
restartingandoperatingthemachine.
•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.
3
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareaswhere
propertydamagecanoccur.Keepchildrenandothers
away.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto
clearsnowattoofastarate.
•Neveroperatethemachineathightransportspeeds
onslipperysurfaces.Lookbehindandusecarewhen
operatinginreverse.
•Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhenthemachine
istransportedornotinuse.
•Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturerofthemachine(suchaswheelweights,
counterweights,orcabs).
•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor
light.Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm
holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.
ClearingaCloggedDischarge
Chute
WARNING
Handcontactwiththerotatingrotorbladesinside
thedischargechuteisthemostcommoncauseof
injuryassociatedwiththesetypesofmachines.
Neveruseyourhandtocleanoutthedischarge
chute.
Toclearthechute:
•Shuttheengineoff!
•Wait10secondstobesuretherotorbladeshavestopped
rotating.
•Alwaysuseacleanouttool,notyourhands.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstobesurethemachineisinsafeworking
condition.
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea
buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,suchashot
waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe
enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•AlwaysrefertotheOperator’sManualforimportantdetails
ifthemachineistobestoredforanextendedperiod.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
•Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowingsnowto
preventfreeze-upoftheauger/impellerblades.
ToroSnowthrowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknow.
•Rotatingauger/impellercancutofforinjurengers
orhands.Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.Keep
yourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartofyour
bodyorclothingawayfrommovingorrotatingparts.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,troubleshooting,
orrepairingthemachine,stoptheengine,removethe
ignitionkey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugandkeepit
awayfromthesparkplugtopreventsomeonefrom
accidentallystartingtheengine.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,stoptheengine,
removetheignitionkey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayintheoperating
positionandreleasethelefthand(traction)lever.While
runningtheauger/impeller,pushdownonthehandlesto
raisethefrontofthemachineafewinches(centimeters)
offthepavement.Thenliftthehandlesquicklytobump
thefrontofthemachineonthepavement.Repeatif
necessaryuntilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge
chute.
•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping
thefrontofthemachine,stoptheengine,waitforall
movingpartstostop,andusetheclean-outtool;
neveruseyourhand.
•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,illegible,or
lost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginningoperation.
•Donotsmokewhilehandlinggasoline.
•Donotusethemachineonaroof.
•Donottouchtheenginewhileitisrunningorsoonafter
ithasstoppedbecausetheenginemaybehotenoughto
causeaburn.
•Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructionsdescribedin
thismanual.Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service,
4
oradjustment,stoptheengine,removetheignitionkey,
anddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.Ifmajor
repairsareeverneeded,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,drain
thefuelfromthefueltanktopreventapotentialhazard.
Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer.Removethekey
fromtheignitionswitchbeforestoringthemachine.
•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.
SoundPressure
Thismachinehasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator'sear
of90dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1
dBA.Thesoundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingto
theproceduresoutlinedinENISO11201.
SoundPower
Thismachinehasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof107
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of3.75dBA.
Thesoundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO3744.
Vibration
Measuredvibrationlevelforthelefthand=6.0m/s
2
.
Measuredvibrationlevelfortherighthand=3.3m/s
2
.
UncertaintyValue(K)=2.4m/s
2
.
Themeasuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO20643.
5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamageddecals.
112-6624
1.Wheeldrive3.Disengage5.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
snowthrower.
7.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,impeller—stop
theengineandwaitforall
movingpartstostopbefore
leavingtheoperator's
position.
2.Engage4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
6.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,impellerand
auger—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepall
guardsandshieldsinplace;
removetheignitionkeyand
readtheinstructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
8.Auger
119-1586
1.Forwarddrivespeedsettings
2.Speedselector
3.Reversedrivespeedsetting
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112-6620
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplace
yourhandinthechute;stoptheenginebeforeleavingthe
operator'sposition,usethetoolclearthechute.
BriggsPartNo.273676
1.Stop
3.Fast
2.Slow
Briggs&StrattonPartNo.275949
1.Chokeon(Choke)2.Chokeoff(Run)
BriggsPartNo.276925
1.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
3.Warning—toxicgas
inhalationhazard.
2.Warning—rehazard.
4.Warning—hot
surface/burnhazard.
BriggsPartNo.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
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
Handleassembly1
Bolts4
Bellevillewashers4
1
Flangenut1
Installthehandle.
Speedselectorrod
1
Cotterpin
1
2
Flatwasher1
Installthespeedselectorrod.
3
Flangelocknut1Installthetractionrod.
Clevispin
1
4
Cotterpin
1
Installtheauger/impellerdrivecontrol
linkage.
Chutecontrolrodassembly(rodand
bracket,wormgear,andbracket)
1
Bellevillewasher1
Bolt2
Carriagebolt
1
Locknut3
5
Curvedwasher
1
Installthechutecontrolrod.
6
Nopartsrequired
–
Filltheenginewithoil.
7
Nopartsrequired
–
Checkthetirepressure.
8
Nopartsrequired
–
Checktheskidsandscraper.
8
1
InstallingtheHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Handleassembly
4Bolts
4Bellevillewashers
1Flangenut
Procedure
1.Removethetiestrapsthatsecurethecontrolrodsto
thehandle.
2.Removetheaxlepinsfrombothwheelsandslidethe
wheelsoutwardontheaxleapproximately1inch(3
cm)(Figure3).
Note:Savetheaxlepinssothatyoucaninstallthem
instep8.
Figure3
1.Axlepin(2)
3.Handle
2.Capscrewandcurved
washer(4)
3.Threadaangenut(nottheangelocknut)withthe
angedownontothetractionrodattachedtotheleft
sideofthehandle(
Figure4).
Figure4
1.Tractionrod3.Lowertractionrodloop
2.Flangenut4.Flangelocknut
4.Positiontheleftsideofthehandleagainstthesideof
themachineandinserttheendofthetractionrod
throughthelowertractionrodloopFigure4).
5.Aligntheholesintheleftsideofthehandlewiththe
holesintheleftsideplate,andsecurethehandlewith2
capscrewsandBellevillewashersuntiltheyarenger
tight(Figure3).
Note:TheconcavesideoftheBellevillewashergoes
againsttheoutsideofthehandle.
6.Aligntheholesintherightsideofthehandlewith
theholesintherightsideplate,andsecurethehandle
with2capscrewsandBellevillewashersuntiltheyare
ngertight.
7.Ensurethatthehandlesareatthesameheight,then
tightenthehandlefastenerssecurely.
8.Slidethewheelsoutwardandinserteachaxlepin
throughtheholeineachwheelhubandthroughthe
outerholeoftheaxle(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Axlepin2.Holeinwheelhuband
outeraxleholealigned
Note:Ifyouinstalltirechains(optional),youmust
installtheaxlepinsthroughtheouteraxleholes.
2
InstallingtheSpeedSelector
Rod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Speedselectorrod
1
Cotterpin
1Flatwasher
Procedure
1.Pullthespeedselectorarm(Figure6)tothemost
outwardposition.
Figure6
1.Speedselectorarm3.Speedselectorrod
2.Flatwasherandcotterpin
2.Movethespeedselectorlever(Figure14)onthe
controlpaneltotheR(Reverse)position.
3.Installthespeedselectorrodintothespeedselector
arm,addaatwasherontheselectorrod,andsecureit
withacotterpin(Figure6).
3
InstallingtheTractionRod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Flangelocknut
Procedure
1.Threadtheangelocknut(angesideup)ontothe
bottomofthetractioncontrolrod,belowtheloopin
thelowertractionrod(Figure4).
2.Adjustthe2angenutsupordownonthetraction
roduntilthedistancebetweenthetopofthehandgrip
andthebottomofthetractioncontrolleveris
approximately4-1/2inches(11.4cm)asshownin
Figure7.
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Figure7
1.Handgrip
3.1to2inches(3to5cm)
2.Tractioncontrollever
4.4-1/2inches(11.4cm)
3.Tightenthe2angenutsuntiltheyarengertight.
4.Movethespeedselectorlever(Figure14)intothird
gear.
Note:Ifthespeedselectorleverdoesnotmoveinto
thirdgear,adjustthespeedselectorbeforecontinuing.
RefertoAdjustingtheSpeedSelectorinMaintenance.
5.Slowlypullthemachinebackwardwhileslowlypressing
thetractioncontrollevertowardthehandgrip.
Note:Theadjustmentiscorrectwhenthewheelsstop
rollingbackwardandthedistancebetweenthetopof
thehandgripandthebottomofthetractioncontrol
leveris1to2inches(3to5cm)asshownin
Figure7.
6.Adjustthe2angenuts,ifnecessary,toobtainthe
properdistancebetweenthetopofthehandgripand
thebottomofthetractioncontrollever.
7.Tightentheangenutssecurely.
4
InstallingtheAuger/Impeller
DriveControlLinkage
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Clevispin
1
Cotterpin
Procedure
1.Loosenthejamnutabovetheclevisontheupper
controlrod(
Figure8).
Figure8
1.Uppercontrolrod
4.Cotterpin
2.Jamnut5.Lowercontrolrod
3.Clevis6.Clevispin
2.Aligntheholesintheclevisandthelowercontrolrod
andinserttheclevispin(Figure8).
3.Checkthedistancebetweenthetopofthehandgrip
andthebottomoftheauger/impellerdrivecontrol
lever(
Figure9).
Figure9
1.Handgrip
3.1to2inches(3to5cm)
2.Auger/impellercontrol
lever
4.5inches(12.7cm)
Note:Thedistanceshouldbeapproximately5inches
(12.7cm).
4.Presstheauger/impellerdrivecontrolleverslowly
towardthehandgrip.
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Note:Theamountofforceneededtocompressthe
leverincreasesnoticeablywhenyouremovetheslack
fromtheauger/impellerdrivebelt(approximately1/2
ofthelevermovement).Theadjustmentiscorrect
whentheforcebeginstoincreaseandthedistance
betweenthetopofthehandgripandthebottomofthe
auger/impellerdrivecontrolleveris1to2inches(3to
5cm)asshowninFigure9.
5.Toadjustthedistance:
A.Removetheclevispin.
B.Loosenthejamnut.
C.Threadtheclevisupordowntoincreaseor
decreasethedistancebetweenthetopofthe
handgripandthebottomoftheauger/impeller
drivecontrollever(
Figure8).
6.Whentheadjustmentiscorrect,installtheclevispin
andsecureitinplacewiththecotterpin(Figure8).
7.Tightenthejamnuttosecuretheclevis(Figure8).
5
InstallingtheChuteControl
Rod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Chutecontrolrodassembly(rodandbracket,worm
gear,andbracket)
1Bellevillewasher
2Bolt
1
Carriagebolt
3Locknut
1
Curvedwasher
Procedure
1.Securetheupperchutecontrolbracket(attachedtothe
chutecontrolrod)totheupperleftsideofthehandle
withaboltandalocknut
Figure10.
Figure10
1.Chutecontrolrod
4.Upperchutecontrol
bracket
2.Wormgear,bracket,and
mountingange
5.Curvedwasher
3.Lowerchutecontrol
bracket
Note:Leavethelocknutloose.
2.Securethelowerchutecontrolbracket(attachedtothe
chutecontrolrod)tothelowerleftsideofthehandle
withabolt,acurvedwasher,aatwasher,andalocknut
(Figure10).
Note:Thebracketshouldbefastenedontheoutside
ofthehandle,andtherodshouldbeapproximately
paralleltothegroundandnottouchthehandle.
Note:Leavethelocknutloose.
3.ApplyNo.2generalpurposegreasetothewormgear
(
Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Wormgear
3.Mountingange
2.Bracket4.Bolt,Bellevillewasher,
andlocknut
4.Looselymountthewormgearandthebrackettothe
mountingangewithabolt,aBellevillewasher,anda
locknutasshowninFigure11.
5.Slidethewormgearintotheteethofthechuteretaining
ringandtightenthelocknut(Figure11).
6.Tightenthelocknutsthatsecurethe2chutecontrol
brackets(Figure10).
7.Checktheoperationofthechutecontrolrod,and
movethewormgearslightlyoutwardifitbinds.
6
FillingtheEnginewithOil
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Yourmachinecomeswith20oz.(0.6l)ofoilintheengine.
Note:Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoilleveland
addoilifnecessary.
Max.ll:20oz.(0.6l),type:automotivedetergentoilwithan
APIserviceclassicationofSF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.
Referto
Figure12toselectthebestoilviscosityforthe
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected.
Figure12
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurfacetoensurean
accurateoillevelreading.
2.Cleanaroundthedipstick(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Dipstick2.Fillerhole
3.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap
counterclockwiseandpullingitout.
4.Slowlypourabout3/4ofthecrankcasecapacityofoil
intothecrankcase.
5.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
6.Installthedipstickintothellerneck,thenremoveit.
Note:Toensureanaccurateoillevelreading,you
mustfullyinstallthedipstick.
7.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick.
8.IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick,
slowlypouronlyenoughoilintothellerholetoraise
theoilleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick.
Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil
andruntheengine;enginedamagewillresult.
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Draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelonthe
dipstickreadsFull.
9.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethecap
clockwiseuntilitistight.
7
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping.Reduce
thepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween12and15psi
(82and103kPa).
8
CheckingtheSkidsand
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsandScraperin
Maintenance.
ProductOverview
Figure14
1.Auger/impellerdrive
controllever
6.Oilll/dipstick
2.Tractioncontrollever
7.Chutedeectorhandle
3.Dischargechutecontrol
8.Snowclean-outtool
4.Speedselectorlever
9.Auger
5.Fueltankcap
Figure15
1.Choke
5.Recoilstarter
2.Ignitionswitch
6.Oildrainplug
3.Fuelshutoffvalve
7.Primer
4.Throttle
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Controls
•Auger/ImpellerDriveControlLever—Toengageboth
theaugerandimpeller,presstheleveragainsttheright
handgrip.Todisengage,releasethelever.
•TractionControlLever—Toengagethetraction(wheel
drive),presstheleveragainstthelefthandgrip.Tostop
thetraction,releasethelever.
•SpeedSelectorLever—Thiscontrolhas4positions:3
forwardspeedsand1reverse.Tochangespeeds,move
thespeedselectorlevertothedesiredposition.Thelever
locksinanotchateachspeedselection.
Note:Beforeshiftinggearsintooroutofreverse,you
mustreleasethetractioncontrollever.Youmayshift
betweenanyoftheforwardspeedswithoutreleasingthe
tractioncontrollever.
•DischargeChuteControl—Rotatethedischargechute
controlclockwisetomovethedischargechutetotheleft;
counterclockwisetomovethechutetotheright.
•ChuteDeectorHandle—Movethedeectorhandle
forwardtomovethesnowstreamdown;moveitrearward
tomovethesnowstreamup.
•FuelshutoffValve—Closethevalvebyrotating
clockwise.Openthevalvebyrotatingitcounterclockwise.
Closethevalvewhenyoudonotusethemachine.
•IgnitionSwitch—Inserttheignitionkeybeforestarting
theengine.Tostoptheengine,removethekey.
•Choke—RotatethechoketotheFullpositiontostarta
coldengine.Asenginewarmsup,graduallyrotatethe
choketotheOffposition.
•ThrottleLever—Movethethrottlelevertotherightto
increasetheenginespeed;moveittothelefttodecrease
theenginespeed.MovethethrottlelevertotheStop
positiontostoptheengine.
•Primer—Presstheprimertopumpasmallamount
ofgasolineintotheengineforimprovedcold-weather
starting.
•ElectricStarter—Theelectricstarterisontherightside
oftheengine.Tostartthemachine,connecttheelectric
startertoanelectricpowersourcewithanapproved
extensioncordandpressthestarterbutton.
•RecoilStarter—Therecoilstarterisonthebacksideof
theengine.Pulltherecoilstartertostarttheengine.
•SnowClean-outTool—Thesnowclean-outtoolison
thetopoftheaugerhousing.Usethistooltounclogthe
dischargechutewhenitbecomescloggedwithsnow.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
FreewheelingorUsingthe
Self-propelDrive
Youcanoperatethemachinewiththeself-propelfeature
engagedordisengaged(freewheeling).
Tofreewheel,slidethewheelsinwardandinserttheaxle
pinsthroughtheaxleholes,butnotthroughthewheelhubs
(Figure16).
Figure16
Toself-propel,slidethewheelsoutwardandinserttheaxle
pinsthroughtheholesinthewheelhubsandtheaxleholes
(Figure17).
Figure17
FillingtheFuelTank
DANGER
Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A
reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
others.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe
gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormachine
onthegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleor
onanobject.
•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.
Wipeupspills.
•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround
anopenameorsparks.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out
ofthereachofchildren.
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline
withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating
method).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE
byvolumeisacceptable.
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•DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15
orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume.
Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•DoNotaddoiltogasoline.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwithgasoline
lessthan30daysold.
Do not add oil to the gasoline.
Figure18
StartingtheEngine
1.Checktheengineoillevel.RefertoCheckingthe
EngineOilLevelinMaintenance.
2.Turnthefuelshutoffvalve1/4turncounterclockwise
toopenit(Figure19).
Figure19
3.Inserttheignitionkey(Figure20).
Figure20
1.Ignitionkey
4.Firmlypushintheprimerwithyourthumb2times
(15°For-9°Corabove)or4times(below15°For
-9°C),holdingtheprimerinforasecondbefore
releasingiteachtime(Figure21).
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Figure21
5.RotatethechoketotheChokeposition(Figure22).
Figure22
6.MovethethrottletotheFastposition(Figure23).
Figure23
7.Connectanextensioncordtotheelectricstarterand
theoutlet.
Note:Tousetheelectricstarter,connectapowercord
totheelectricstarterplug-inrstandthentoapower
outlet.Useonlyanextensioncordrecommendedfor
outdoorusethatisnotlongerthan50feet(15m).
8.Startthemachinebypullingtherecoilstarteror
pressingtheelectric-startbutton(Figure24).
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Figure24
1.Electric-startbutton3.Recoilstarter
2.Electricstarterplug-in
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,
causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbefore
usingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,
donotoperatethemachine.Replaceorrepair
thedamagedcordimmediately.Contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforassistance.
Important:Topreventdamagingtheelectric
starter,runitinshortcycles(5secondsmaximum,
thenwaitoneminutebeforetryingtostartit
again).Iftheenginestilldoesnotstart,take
themachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor
service.
9.Disconnecttheextensioncordfromthepoweroutlet
rstandthenfromthemachine(electricstartonly).
10.Allowtheenginetowarmupforseveralminutes,then
movethechoketowardtheRunposition.Waitforthe
enginetorunsmoothlybeforeeachchokeadjustment.
WARNING
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapower
outlet,someonecaninadvertentlystartthemachine
andinjurepeopleordamageproperty.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine.
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StoppingtheEngine
1.MovethethrottletotheSlowposition,andthentothe
Stopposition(Figure25).
Figure25
2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Removetheignitionkey.
4.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebyrotatingitclockwise
(Figure26).
Figure26
5.Pulltherecoilstarter3or4times.Thishelpsprevent
therecoilstarterfromfreezingup.
6.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
UncloggingtheDischarge
Chute
WARNING
Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno
snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the
dischargechutemaybeclogged.
Neveruseyourhandstoclearacloggeddischarge
chute.Thiscouldresultinpersonalinjury.
Ifthedischargechutebecomesclogged,stoptheengine,
waitforallmovingpartstostop,andusetheclean-out
tool.
PreventingFreeze-up
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving
partsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhen
tryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhavedifculty
operatinganycontrolorpart,starttheengineandletit
runforafewminutes.
•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunforafew
minutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing.Engage
theauger/impellertoclearanyremainingsnowfrom
insidethehousing.Rotatethedischargechutecontrol
topreventitfromfreezing.Stoptheengine,waitforall
movingpartstostop,andremovealliceandsnowfrom
themachine.
•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoilstarterhandleseveral
timestopreventtherecoilstarterfromfreezingup.
OperatingTips
DANGER
Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpellerand
augercanrotateandcutofforinjurehandsandfeet.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,stop
theengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugand
keepitawayfromtheplugtopreventsomeone
fromaccidentallystartingtheengine.
•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge
chute;refertoUncloggingtheDischargeChute.
Ifnecessary,usetheclean-outtool,notyour
hands,toremoveanobstructionfromthe
dischargechute.
•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.
•Keepface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartof
yourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed,
moving,orrotatingparts.
WARNING
Therotorbladescanthrowstones,toys,andother
foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto
theoperatorortobystanders.
•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects
thattherotorbladescouldpickupandthrow.
•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea
ofoperation.
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•AlwayssetthethrottlelevertotheFastpositionwhen
throwingsnow .
•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthewheelsslip,
shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthemachine
intoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuestorideup,liftup
onthehandles.
Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Afterthersthour
•Inspectandadjustthetractiondrivebelt.
•Inspectandadjusttheauger/impellerdrivebelt.
Aftertherst5hours
•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
•Inspectandadjustorreplacethetractiondrivebeltwhennecessary.
•Inspectandadjustorreplacetheauger/impellerdrivebeltwhennecessary.
Every50hours
•Changetheengineoil.
Every100hours
•Replacethesparkplug.
Yearly
•Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary.
•Checktheaugergearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Drainthegasolineandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorat
theendoftheseason.
Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.Forengineadjustments,
repairs,orwarrantyservicenotcoveredinthismanual,contactanAuthorizedBriggs&StrattonServicingDealer.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethewireonthesparkplug,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure
youorbystanders.
Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoes
notaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Disconnectthesparkplugwire.RefertoInspecting
andReplacingtheSparkPlug.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Eachtimebeforeusingthemachine,rstensurethattheoil
levelisbetweentheAddandtheFullmarksonthedipstick.
1.Cleanaroundthedipstick(
Figure13).
2.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap
counterclockwiseandpullingitout.
3.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
4.Installthedipstickintothellerneck,thenremoveit.
Note:Toensureanaccurateoillevelreading,you
mustfullyinstallthedipstick.
5.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick.
6.IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick,
slowlypouronlyenoughoilintothellerholetoraise
theoilleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick.
Note:Useonlyahigh-quality,SAE5W-30orSAE10
detergentoilthathastheAmericanPetroleumInstitute
(API)serviceclassicationSF,SG,SH,orSJ.For
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extremelycoldconditions(below0°For-18°C),use
0W-30detergentoilthathastheAmericanPetroleum
Institute(API)serviceclassicationSF,SG,SH,orSJ.
Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil
andruntheengine;enginedamagewillresult.
Draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelonthe
dipstickreadsFull.
7.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethecap
clockwiseuntilitistight.
AdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Adjusttheskidsandthescraperinitiallyandthenasneeded
toensurethattheaugerdoesnotcontactthepavedorgravel
surface.Also,adjustthemasneededtocompensateforwear.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Checkthetirepressureinthetires.RefertoChecking
theTirePressureinSetup.
3.Loosenthe4angenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe
augersideplates(
Figure27)untiltheskidsslideupand
downeasily.
Figure27
1.Augersideplate(2)3.Skid(2)
2.Flangenuts(4)
4.Supporttheaugerbladessothattheyare1/8inch(3
mm)offtheground(Figure28).
Figure28
1.Augerblade
3.Mountingscrew(5)
2.Scraper
5.Checkthescraperadjustment.Thescrapershouldbe
1/8inch(3mm)aboveandparalleltoalevelsurface.
A.ForConcreteandAsphaltSurfaces:
Ifthemachinedoesnotclearthesnowclose
enoughtothepavement,adjusttheskidstolower
thescraper;ifthepavementsurfacesarecracked,
rough,oruneven,adjusttheskidstoraisethe
scraper.
B.ForGravelSurfaces:
Supporttheaugerbladesafewinches(cm)above
theground,andadjusttheskidstopreventthe
machinefrompickinguprocks.
6.Toadjustthescraper,loosenthe5mountingscrews
(Figure28),levelthescraper,andtightenthemounting
screws.
7.Movetheskidsdownasfaraspossible.
8.Tightenthe4angenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe
augersideplates(
Figure27).
AdjustingtheSpeedSelector
Adjustthespeedselectorlinkageinitiallyandwhenthe
machineisslow ,rstgearhasnospeed,orthespeedselector
leverdoesnotmoveintothirdgear.
1.Draingasolinefromthefueltankandtheengineoil
fromthecrankcase.RefertoEmptyingtheFuelTank
andtoChangingtheEngineOil.
2.Tipthemachineforwardandblockitsothatitcannot
fall.
3.Loosentheangenutsthatsecuretheselectorplateto
thecontrolpanel(
Figure29).
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Toro 722 E Power Throw Snowthrower User manual

722 E Power Throw Snowthrower
Toro
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Toro
Model
722 E Power Throw Snowthrower
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Snow throwers
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