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FormNo.3406-744RevA
PowerMax
®
826OXESnowthrower
ModelNo.37781—SerialNo.400010798andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
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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OP
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1
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
©2016—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
*3406-744*A
Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove1500m
(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensurethattheHigh
AltitudeKithasbeeninstalledsothattheenginemeets
CARB/EPAemissionregulations.TheHighAltitude
Kitincreasesengineperformancewhilepreventing
spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased
emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach
thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe
machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroServiceDealer
toobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitandhigh-altitude
labelforyourmachine.Tolocateadealerconvenientto
you,accessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.comorcontactour
ToroCustomerCareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listed
inyourEmissionControlWarrantyStatement.
Removethekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengine
toitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe
engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperateanengine
thathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuseatlower
altitudes;otherwise,youcouldoverheatanddamage
theengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehasbeen
convertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthefollowing
label(Figure3).
Figure3
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
Safety...........................................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................4
Setup............................................................................6
1InstallingtheUpperHandle....................................6
2InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage....................7
3InstallingtheChute...............................................8
4InstallingtheChute-ControlRod............................8
5CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel...............................9
6CheckingtheTirePressure.....................................9
7CheckingtheSkidsandScraper...............................9
8CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction
Drive.................................................................9
ProductOverview.........................................................11
Operation....................................................................11
BeforeOperation......................................................11
Safety....................................................................11
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................11
DuringOperation.....................................................12
Safety....................................................................12
StartingtheEngine.................................................12
ShuttingOfftheEngine..........................................14
OperatingtheTractionDrive...................................15
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...................................15
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive.........................15
OperatingtheQuickStick®.....................................16
UncloggingtheDischargeChute..............................16
OperatingTips......................................................17
AfterOperation........................................................17
Safety....................................................................17
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse.................................17
Maintenance.................................................................18
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................18
MaintenanceSafety.................................................18
PreparingforMaintenance.......................................18
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................19
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper..............................................................19
CheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable................................................................20
CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.....................21
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................21
LubricatingtheHexShaft........................................22
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................22
AdjustingtheDischarge-ChuteLatch........................23
ReplacingtheDriveBelts.........................................23
Storage........................................................................24
PreparingtheMachineforStorage............................24
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................24
Troubleshooting...........................................................25
2
Safety
ThismachinecomplieswithANSIB71.3specications
ineffectatthetimeofproduction.
•ReadandunderstandthecontentsofthisOperator’s
Manualbeforeyoustarttheengine.Ensurethateveryone
usingthisproductknowshowtousetheproductand
understandsthewarnings.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents
onthemachine.
•Donotoperatemachinewithoutallguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe
machine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa
safedistanceawayfromthemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Neverallow
childrentooperatethemachine.
•Shutofftheenginebeforeunclogging,servicing,or
fuelingthemachine.
Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationintheir
respectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.
3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamagedor
missingdecals.
x 3
1
2
3
4
5
120-9805
120-9805
1.Insertthekey.
2.Primetheengine3times.
3.Engagethechoke.
4.Pullthestartercord.
5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.
121-1239
OrderPartNo.121-1215
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplace
yourhandinthechute;shutofftheenginebeforeleaving
theoperator’sposition;usethetooltoclearthechute.
121-6817
1.Cuttingdismemberment,impellerandcutting
dismemberment,augerhazards—keepbystandersasafe
distanceawayfromthesnowthrower.
121-6823
1.Fast
3.Slow
2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds
4
131-6487
1.Engine—shutoff
3.Fast
2.Slow
121-1240
OrderPartNo.120-7194
1.Tractiondrive—squeezethelevertoengage;releasethe
levertodisengage.
4.Cuttingdismembermenthazard,impeller—keepaway
frommovingparts;removetheignitionkeyandreadthe
instructionsbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
2.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthesnowthrower.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplaceyour
handinthechute;shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthe
operator’sposition;usethetooltoclearthechute.
6.Auger/impellerdrive—squeezethelevertoengage;release
thelevertodisengage.
5
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
Handlebolt2
Curvedwasher
2
1
Locknut2
Installtheupperhandle.
Hairpincotter2
2
Flatwasher3
Installthetraction-controllinkage.
Nut2
Carriagebolt
2
3
Flatwasher2
Installthechute.
Carriagebolt
2
4
Locknut2
Installthechute-controlrod.
5
Nopartsrequired
–
Checktheengine-oillevel.
6
Nopartsrequired
–
Checkthetirepressure.
7
Nopartsrequired
–
Checktheskidsandscraper.
8
Nopartsrequired
–
Checktheoperationofthetractiondrive.
1
InstallingtheUpperHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Handlebolt
2
Curvedwasher
2Locknut
Procedure
1.Liftandrotatetheupperhandleandpositionitover
thelowerhandle(Figure4).
2.Install2handlebolts,2curvedwashers,and2locknuts
inthelowerhandleholes(Figure4).
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Figure4
6
2
InstallingtheTraction-Control
Linkage
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Hairpincotter
3Flatwasher
Procedure
1.Insertthelowerendoftherodintothelowerlinkarm
sothatthebentendofthespeed-controlrodfaces
rearward(Figure5).
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Figure5
2.Securethelowerendofthespeed-controlrodwitha
atwasherandahairpincotter(Figure5).
3.Placeaatwasheronthetrunnion(Figure6).
Figure6
1.Speed-selectorlever
3.Innerwasher
2.Trunnion
4.Outerwasher
4.Shiftthespeed-selectorleverintoPositionR2.
5.Rotatethelowerlinkarmfullyupward
(counterclockwise)asshowninFigure7.
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Figure7
6.Pulluponthespeed-controlrodandinsertthe
trunnionintotheholeinthespeed-selectorlever
(Figure6).
Note:Ifthetrunniondoesnottintothehole
whenyouliftuponthespeed-controlrod,rotatethe
trunnionupwardordownwardonthespeed-control
roduntilitts.
7.Securethetrunnionandupperendofthespeed-control
rodwithawasherandahairpincotter.
Note:Foreasierinstallation,lookdownthroughthe
openinginthespeedselector(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Speedselector
7
3
InstallingtheChute
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Nut
2
Carriagebolt
2Flatwasher
Procedure
1.Placethechuteontheframeandthealignthe
discharge-chutemounttothechutesupport.
3
1
2
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Figure9
1.Carriagebolt
3.Nut
2.Flatwasher
2.Securethedischarge-chutemountusing2bolts,2nuts,
and2atwashers.
4
InstallingtheChute-Control
Rod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Carriagebolt
2Locknut
Procedure
1.UnwraptheQuickStickandrotateitsothatitis
uprightandinthecenter.
2.Holdthebluetriggercapdownandpulltheleverfully
rearward.
Note:Thedischargechuteanddeectorshouldface
forward.Iftheydonot,holdthebluetriggercap
down(butdonotmovetheQuickStick)androtatethe
dischargechuteuntiltheydo.
3.Aligntheattenedbackendofthelongchute-control
rodwiththeattenedfrontendoftheshortrod
thatextendsfromthecontrolpanelsothattheynest
together(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Shortrod
2.Longchute-controlrod
4.Insertthefrontendoftherodintotheopeningin
thebackofthechute-gearcoveruntilitslidesintothe
chutegear(Figure11).
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Figure11
5.Aligntheholesinthenestedendsoftherodsand
insert2carriagebolts(intheloose-partsbag)through
theshortrodfromtheleftsideofthemachine(from
theoperatingposition).
6.Insertthecableclipthatsupportsthedeectorcable
ontotheforwardcarriagebolt,andsecurethecarriage
boltswithlocknutsfromtheloose-partsbag(Figure
12).
Figure12
1.Cableclip2.Deectorcable
7.HoldthebluetriggercapdownandrotatetheQuick
Stickinacircletoensurethatthechuteanddeector
operatesmoothly.
5
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheenginecrankcase.
Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoillevelandaddoilif
necessary.
RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page19).
6
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping.Reduce
thepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween116and137
kPa(17and20psi).
7
CheckingtheSkidsand
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsandScraper(page
19).
9
8
CheckingtheOperationofthe
TractionDrive
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty
damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary.
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine(page12).
2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page15).
3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure
13).
Figure13
Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthemachine
doesnotmoveormovesforward,completethe
following:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutofftheengine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeed-selector
lever(Figure6).
C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)onthe
speed-controlrod(Figure6).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selectorlever
(Figure6).
4.Releasethetractionlever.
5.MovethespeedselectortoPosition1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page15).
6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure
13).
Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthemachine
doesnotmoveormovesrearward,completethe
following:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutofftheengine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeed-selector
lever(Figure6).
C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)on
thespeed-controlrod(Figure6).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selectorlever
(Figure6).
7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthisprocedure
untilnoadjustmentsarerequired.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction
leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable;
refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable
(page20)ortakethemachinetoanAuthorizedService
Dealerforservice.
10
ProductOverview
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Figure14
1.Handgrip(2)
9.Dischargechute
2.Auger/impellerlever10.Scraper
3.Speed-selectorlever
11.Auger
4.QuickStick®
discharge-chutecontrol
12.Skid(2)
5.Tractionlever13.Electric-startbutton
6.Fuel-tankcap14.Electric-startplug-in
7.Oil-lltube/dipstick15.Snow-cleanouttool
8.Chutedeector
ST
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Figure15
1.Primer5.Throttle
2.Ignitionswitch
6.Oil-drainplug
3.Choke
7.Recoil-starthandle
4.Fuel-shutoffvalve
Figure16
1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)
Operation
BeforeOperation
Safety
•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby
themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectricstarting
motors.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutwearingadequate
wintergarments.Avoidloosettingclothingthatcanget
caughtinmovingparts.Wearsubstantial,slip-resistant
footwearthatwillimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.
•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeprotectionduring
operationorwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepairto
protecteyesfromforeignobjectsthatthemachinemay
throw .
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe
machineandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires,
andotherforeignobjects.
•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,illegible,or
lost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginningoperation.Also,
tightenanyloosefasteners.
FillingtheFuelTank
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline
withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating
method).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE
byvolumeisacceptable.
•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15
orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume.
Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessyouuseafuelstabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwithgasoline
lessthan30daysold.
11
Figure17
1.Donotllabovethebottomofthefuel-tankneck.
DuringOperation
Safety
•Rotatingaugerbladescaninjurengersorhands.
Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthedischarge
openingwhileoperatingthemachine.Keepyourface,
hands,feet,andanyotherpartofyourbodyor
clothingawayfrommovingorrotatingparts.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareaswhere
propertydamagecanoccur.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.Alwaysbe
sureofyourfooting,andkeeparmholdonthehandles.
Walk;neverrun.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor
light.
•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupwiththe
machine.
•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow ,disengagepowertothe
rotorblades.
•Donotattempttoclearsnowfromagravelorcrushed
rocksurface.Thisproductisintendedforuseonlyon
pavedsurfaces.
•Donotusethemachineonaroof.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine
isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby
manufacturer).
•Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,
removetheignitionkey,thoroughlyinspectthemachine
foranydamage,andrepairthedamagebeforerestarting
andoperatingthemachine.
•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,shutoff
theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.
•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting
theengineandfortransportingthemachineinorout
ofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaustfumes
aredangerous.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto
clearsnowattoofastarate.
•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeplugging
itintoapowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,donot
useittostartthemachine.Replacethedamagedcord
immediately.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouare
notstartingthemachine.
StartingtheEngine
1.Checktheengine-oillevel;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page19).
2.Turnthefuel-shutoffvalve1/4turncounterclockwise
toopenit(Figure18).
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Figure18
3.Inserttheignitionkeyallthewayin(Figure19).
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1
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Figure19
1.Ignitionkey
4.Firmlypushintheprimerwithyourthumbasindicated
bythetablebelow,holdingtheprimerinforasecond
beforereleasingiteachtime(Figure20).
Temperature
SuggestedNumberof
Primes
-23°C(-10°F)andabove
3
Below-23°C(-10°F)
6
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Figure20
5.MovethechoketotheCHOKEposition(Figure21).
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Figure21
6.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition(Figure22).
STOP
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Figure22
7.Startthemachinebypullingtherecoil-starthandleor
pressingtheelectric-startbutton(Figure23).
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Figure23
1.Electric-startbutton3.Recoil-starthandle
2.Electric-startplug-in
Tousetheelectricstarter(electricstartonly),connecta
powercordtotheelectric-startplug-inrstandthen
toagroundfaultcircuitinterrupter(GFCI)power
outlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugepowercord
recommendedforoutdoorusethatisnotlongerthan
15m(50ft).
Important:Donotuseawornordamagedpower
cord.
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,
causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbefore
usingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,
donotoperatethemachine.Replaceorrepair
thedamagedcordimmediately.Contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforassistance.
Important:Topreventdamagingtheelectric
starter,runitinshortcycles(5secondson,
5secondsoff),nomorethan10times.Ifthe
enginestilldoesnotstart,takethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
8.Disconnectthepowercordfromthepoweroutletrst
andthenfromthemachine(electricstartonly).
9.Allowtheenginetowarmup;graduallymovethe
choketowardtheRUNposition.Waitfortheengineto
runsmoothlybeforeeachchokeadjustment.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoa
poweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystart
themachineandinjurepeopleordamage
property.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.MovethethrottletotheSLOWposition,andthento
theSTOPposition(Figure24)toshutofftheengine.
Youcanalsoshutofftheenginebypullingtheignition
keyoutwardtothemiddleposition.
STOP
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Figure24
2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Removetheignitionkeytopreventaccidentalstarting.
4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebyrotatingitclockwise
(Figure25).
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Figure25
5.Pulltherecoil-starthandle3or4times.
Note:Thishelpspreventtherecoilstarterfrom
freezingup.
14
OperatingtheTractionDrive
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty
damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary;referto8Checkingthe
OperationoftheTractionDrive(page9)formore
information.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction
leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable;
refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable
(page20)ortakethemachinetoanAuthorizedService
Dealerforservice.
1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft(traction)
levertothehandgrip(Figure26).
Figure26
2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetractionlever.
OperatingtheSpeedSelector
Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reversegears.
Tochangespeeds,releasethetractionleverandshiftthe
speed-selectorlevertothedesiredposition(Figure27).The
leverlocksinanotchateachspeedselection.
Figure27
OperatingtheAuger/Impeller
Drive
1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeezetheright
(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip(Figure28).
Figure28
2.Tostoptheaugerandimpeller,releasetherightlever.
Important:Whenyouengageboththe
auger/impellerleverandthetractionlever,the
tractionleverlockstheauger/impellerleverdown,
freeingyourrighthand.Toreleasebothlevers,
simplyreleasetheleft(traction)lever.
3.Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotatewhenyou
releasetheauger/impellerlever,donotoperatethe
machine.Checktheauger/impellercable;referto
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/ImpellerCable
(page20)andadjustitifnecessary.Otherwise,takethe
machinetoanAuthorizedDealerforservice.
WARNING
Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotate
whenyoureleasetheauger/impellerlever,
donotoperatethemachine,asyoucould
seriouslyinjureyourselforothers.
TakeittoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor
service.
15
OperatingtheQuickStick®
HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStickto
movethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.Releasethe
triggercaptolockthedischargechuteandchutedeector
intoposition(Figure29).
Figure29
MovingtheDischargeChute
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick
tothelefttomovethedischargechutetotheleft;movethe
QuickSticktotherighttomovethedischargechutetothe
right(Figure30).
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Figure30
•Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe
Discharge-ChuteLatch(page23).
•Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasitdoestothe
right,ensurethatthecableisroutedtotheinsideofthe
handles.Referto1InstallingtheUpperHandle(page6).
•Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyourelease
thetriggercap,refertoAdjustingtheDischarge-Chute
Latch(page23).
MovingtheChuteDeector
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick
forwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveitrearwardtoraise
thechutedeector(Figure31).
Figure31
UncloggingtheDischarge
Chute
WARNING
Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno
snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the
dischargechutemaybeclogged.
Neveruseyourhandstoclearacloggeddischarge
chute.Thiscouldresultinpersonalinjury.
•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayintheoperating
positionandreleasethelefthand(traction)lever.While
runningtheauger/impeller,pushdownonthehandlesto
raisethefrontofthemachineafewcentimeters(inches)
offthepavement.Thenliftthehandlesquicklytobump
thefrontofthemachineonthepavement.Repeatif
necessaryuntilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge
chute.
•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping
thefrontofthemachine,shutofftheengine,waitfor
allmovingpartstostop,andusethesnow-cleanout
tool;neveruseyourhand.
Important:Uncloggingthedischargechuteby
bumpingthefrontofthemachineonthepavement
maycausetheskidstomove.Adjusttheskidsand
tightentheskidboltssecurely.
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OperatingTips
DANGER
Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpellerand
augerrotateandcaninjureoramputatehandsor
feet.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,shut
offtheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.Disconnectthewirefromthespark
plugandkeepitawayfromtheplugtoprevent
someonefromaccidentallystartingtheengine.
•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge
chute;refertoUncloggingtheDischargeChute
(page16).Ifnecessary,usethesnow-cleanout
tool,notyourhands,toremoveanobstruction
fromthedischargechute.
•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.
•Keepface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartof
yourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed,
moving,orrotatingparts.
WARNING
Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother
foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto
theoperatorortobystanders.
•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects
thattheaugercouldpickupandthrow.
•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea
ofoperation.
•AlwayssetthethrottletotheFASTpositionwhen
throwingsnow .
•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthewheelsslip,
shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthemachine
intoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuestorideup,liftup
onthehandles.
AfterOperation
Safety
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea
buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,suchashot
waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe
enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,referto
Storage(page24)forimportantdetails.
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving
partsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhen
tryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhavedifculty
operatinganycontrolorpart,starttheengineandletit
runforafewminutes.
•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunforafew
minutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing.Engage
theauger/impellertoclearanyremainingsnowfrom
insidethehousing.RotatetheQuickSticktopreventit
fromfreezing.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andremovealliceandsnowfromthe
machine.
•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoil-starthandleseveral
timesandpushtheelectric-startbuttononcetoprevent
therecoilstarterandelectricstarterfromfreezingup.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst2hours
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary.
Aftertherst5hours
•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
Every100hours
•Replacethesparkplug.
Yearly
•Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary.
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Checktheauger-gearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Lubricatethehexshaft.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto116to137kPa(17to20psi).
•Drainthegasolineandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorat
theendoftheseason.
•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetraction-drivebeltand/or
theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.
Important:Youcanndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyourmachineatwww.Toro.com.
MaintenanceSafety
Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbeforeperformingany
maintenanceonthemachine:
•Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service,or
adjustment,shutofftheengineandremovethekey.If
majorrepairsareeverneeded,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstobesurethemachineisinsafeworking
condition.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.RefertoReplacing
theSparkPlug(page22).
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe
engine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,thenfullyinstall
thedipstick.
2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel(Figure32).
IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick,
addoil.RefertoChangingtheEngineOil(page21).
Figure32
1.Full2.Addoil
CheckingandAdjustingthe
SkidsandScraper
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheskidsandthescraper
andadjustthemifnecessary.
Checktheskidsandthescrapertoensurethattheaugerdoes
notcontactthepavedorgravelsurface.Adjusttheskidsand
thescraperasneededtocompensateforwear.
1.Checkthetirepressure.Referto6CheckingtheTire
Pressure(page9).
2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstotheauger
sidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddowneasily.
g019046
1
Figure33
1.3mm(1/8inch)
Important:Theaugerbladesmustbesupported
abovethegroundbytheskids.
3.Ensurethatthescraperis3mm(1/8inch)aboveand
paralleltoalevelsurface.
Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,oruneven,
adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.Forgravelsurfaces,
adjusttheskidsfurtherdowntopreventthemachine
frompickinguprocks.
4.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwiththe
ground.
5.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe
augersides.
Note:Toquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen,
supportthescraper3mm(1/8inch)offthepavement,
thenadjusttheskidsdowntothepavement.
Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,youcan
turnthemoverandsettheunusedsidetowardthe
pavement.
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CheckingandAdjustingthe
TractionCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe
tractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor
replaceitifnecessary.
Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreversespeeds
oritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever,adjustthe
tractioncable.
Iftheleft(traction)cableisnotproperlyadjusted,dothe
followingsteps:
1.Loosenthejamnut.
2.Engagethetractionleverandholditinplace(Figure
34).
Figure34
3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustspring
lengthto5.5cm(2.18inches)asshowninFigure35.
Figure35
1.Jamnut
3.Spring
2.Turnbuckle
4.5.5cm(2.18inches)
4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure35),ensuringthereisslight
tensiononthecable.
5.Ifthetractioncableisproperlyadjustedbutaproblem
remains,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
CheckingandAdjustingthe
Auger/ImpellerCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe
auger/impellercableandadjustitif
necessary.
Yearly—Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjust
orreplaceitifnecessary.
1.Loosenthejamnut.
2.Engagetheauger/impellerleverandholditinplace
(Figure36).
Figure36
3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthespring
lengthto7cm(2.75inches)asshowninFigure37.
Figure37
1.Jamnut
3.Spring
2.Turnbuckle
4.7cm(2.75inches)
4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure37),ensuringthereisslight
tensiononthecable.
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