FormNo.3385-236RevB
PowerMaxHeavyDuty826OXESnowthrower
ModelNo.38800—SerialNo.315000001andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis
designedforremovingsnowfrompavedsurfaces,such
asdrivewaysandsidewalks,andothersurfacesfor
trafconresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot
designedforremovingmaterialsotherthansnow.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
machinedamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
machineproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comformachine
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourmachine.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourmachineready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersonthemachine.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
©2014—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
*3385-236*B
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
Safety...........................................................................3
Training.................................................................3
Preparation.............................................................3
Operation...............................................................3
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute..........................4
MaintenanceandStorage..........................................4
ToroSnowthrowerSafety.........................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................5
Setup............................................................................7
1InstallingtheUpperHandle....................................8
2InstallingtheWheelClutchCableEnds....................8
3InstallingtheTractionControlLinkage....................9
4InstallingtheChuteControlRod............................10
5ConnectingtheWiretotheHeadlight......................11
6FillingtheEnginewithOil.....................................11
7CheckingtheTirePressure....................................12
8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper..............................12
9CheckingtheTractionDriveOperation...................12
ProductOverview.........................................................14
Operation....................................................................14
FreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-propelDrive...............14
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................15
StartingtheEngine.................................................15
StoppingtheEngine...............................................17
OperatingtheTractionDrive...................................17
UsingtheWheelClutchLevers.................................18
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...................................18
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive.........................18
OperatingtheQuickStick®.....................................18
UncloggingtheDischargeChute..............................19
PreventingFreeze-up..............................................19
OperatingTips......................................................20
Maintenance.................................................................20
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................20
PreparingforMaintenance.......................................21
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................21
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkids.............................21
CheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable................22
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable................................................................22
CheckingtheAugerGearboxOilLevel......................23
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................24
LubricatingtheHexShaft........................................24
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................24
AdjustingtheDischargeChuteLatch........................25
ReplacingtheDriveBelts.........................................26
ReplacingtheHeadlightBulb...................................26
Storage........................................................................27
PreparingtheMachineforStorage............................27
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................27
Troubleshooting...........................................................28
2
Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheB71.3specications
oftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstituteineffect
atthetimeofproduction.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore
theengineiseverstarted.
Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalertyou
topotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyallsafety
messagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoidpossibleinjury
ordeath.
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.Avoidloosettingclothingthatcanget
caughtinmovingparts.Wearfootwearthatwillimprove
footingonslipperysurfaces.
•Handlefuelwithcare;itishighlyammable.
–Useanapprovedfuelcontainer.
–Neveraddfueltoarunningengineorhotengine.
–Fillfueltankoutdoorswithextremecare.Neverll
fueltankindoors.
–Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainers
ontheground,awayfromyourvehicle,beforelling.
–Whenpractical,removegas-poweredmachineryfrom
thetruckortrailerandrefuelitontheground.If
thisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchmachineryona
trailerwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
gasolinedispensernozzle.
–Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimes,untilrefueling
iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
–Replacegasolinecapsecurelyandwipeupspilledfuel.
–Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing
immediately.
•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby
themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectricstarting
motors.
•Adjustthecollectorhousingtocleargravelorcrushed
rocksurface.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine
isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby
manufacturer).
•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperation
orwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotect
eyesfromforeignobjectsthatmaybethrownfromthe
machine.
Operation
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing
graveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertforhidden
hazardsortrafc.
•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.
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•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto
clearsnowattoofastarate.
•Neveroperatethemachineathightransportspeeds
onslipperysurfaces.Lookbehindandusecarewhen
operatinginreverse.
•Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhenmachineis
transportedornotinuse.
•Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturerofthemachine(suchaswheelweights,
counterweights,orcabs).
•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor
light.Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm
holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.
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.
ToroSnowthrowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
machinesorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknow.
•Rotatingauger/impellercancutofforinjurengers
orhands.Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.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.
Figure3
1.Symbolstampedonthemuferheatshield
•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.
106-4525
Reorderpartno.112-6633
1.Fast
3.Slow
2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds
107-3040
1.Cuttingdismemberment,impellerandcutting
dismemberment,augerhazards—keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthesnowthrower.
112-6625
Reorderpartno.112-6629
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplace
yourhandinthechute;stoptheenginebeforeleavingthe
operator'sposition,usethetooltoclearthechute.
112-6627
1.Leftturncontrol
3.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
5.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,impeller—keep
awayfrommovingparts;
removetheignitionkeyand
readtheinstructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
7.Auger/impeller
drive—squeezetheleverto
engage;releasethelever
todisengage.
2.Tractiondrive—squeeze
thelevertoengage;release
thelevertodisengage.
4.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,impeller—do
notplaceyourhand
inthechute;stopthe
enginebeforeleavingthe
operator'sposition,usethe
tooltoclearthechute.
6.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
snowthrower.
8.Rightturncontrol
5
125–1102
1.Enginestop3.Variablespeedcontrol
2.Slow
4.Fast
x 3
1
2
3
4
5
120-9805
120-9805
1.Insertthekey.
2.Primetheengine3times.
3.Engagethechoke.
4.Pullthestartercord.
5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.
6
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
Handlebolts4
Curvedwashers
4
1
Locknuts4
Installtheupperhandle.
2
Nopartsrequired
–
Installthewheelclutchcableends
3
Nopartsrequired
–
Installthetractioncontrollinkage.
Carriagebolts
2
4
Locknuts2
Installthechutecontrolrod.
5
Cabletie
1
Connectthewiretotheheadlight.
6
Nopartsrequired
–
Filltheenginewithoil.
7
Nopartsrequired
–
Checkthetirepressure.
8
Nopartsrequired
–
Checktheskidsandscraper.
9
Nopartsrequired
–
Checktheoperationofthetractiondrive.
7
1
InstallingtheUpperHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
4Handlebolts
4
Curvedwashers
4Locknuts
Procedure
Note:Donotremovetherubberbandonthecablesuntil
youhaveinstalledtheupperhandle.
1.Liftandrotatetheupperhandleandpositionitover
thelowerhandle(Figure4).
Important:Routethecablesattachedtothe
QuickStickinsidetheupperhandlelegsand
ensurethatthecablesandthewireforthe
headlightarenotpinchedbetweenthehandle
sections.
Figure4
1.Cables
2.Securetheupperhandlewith4handlebolts,4curved
washers,and4locknutsfromtheloosepartsbag
(Figure5).
Figure5
2
InstallingtheWheelClutch
CableEnds
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Unwrapthecableendsfromthelowerhandle(Figure
6).
Figure6
2.Routeeithertheleftorrightcableendoverthelower
handleandinsertthecableendintotheholeinthe
correspondingwheelclutchlever(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Wheelclutchlever
3.Removethenutandwasherfromthehandle,attach
thecableclamponthecabletothehandle,installthe
washerandthenut,andhandtightenthenut(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Cableclamp(2)
Important:Ensurethatthecurvedsideofthe
cableclampisagainstthehandleandthatthe
cableisroutedbelowtheclampbolt.Thecable
mustbeinastraightlinefromthecableclamp
tothepointwhereitattachestothewheelclutch
lever.
4.Pullthecablejacketdowngentlyuntilthewheelclutch
leverisdownandtheslackisoutofthecable,then
tightenthecableclampnutsecurely(Figure9).
Figure9
5.Squeezetheleverfully,thencheckthegapbetweenthe
bottomofthehandleandthewheelclutchleverend
(Figure10).
Figure10
Note:Thegapshouldbeapproximatelythethickness
ofapencil(1/4inchor6mm).Ifitisgreater,loosen
thecableclampnut,slidethecablejacketupslightly,
tightenthecableclampnut,andcheckthegapagain.
6.Repeatsteps2through5fortheothercable.
3
InstallingtheTractionControl
Linkage
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Removethehairpincotterandwasherfromthelower
endofthespeedcontrolrodandinsertthelowerend
oftherodintothelowerlinkarmsothatthebentend
ofthespeedcontrolrodfacesrearward(Figure11).
Figure11
2.Securethelowerendofthespeedcontrolrodwiththe
washerandhairpincotterthatyoupreviouslyremoved.
3.Removethehairpincotterandtheouterwasherfrom
thetrunnionontheupperendofthespeedcontrol
rod(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Speedselectorlever
3.Innerwasher
2.Trunnion
4.Outerwasher
Note:Tomakeinstallationeasier,leavetheatwasher
onthetrunnion(Figure12).
4.ShiftthespeedselectorleverintoPositionR2.
5.Rotatethelowerlinkarmfullyupward
(counterclockwise)(Figure13).
Figure13
6.Liftuponthespeedcontrolrodandinsertthetrunnion
intotheholeinthespeedselectorlever(Figure12).
Note:Ifthetrunniondoesnottintothehole
whenyouliftuponthespeedcontrolrod,rotatethe
trunnionupwardordownwardonthespeedcontrol
roduntilitts.
7.Securethetrunnionandupperendofthespeedcontrol
rodwiththeouterwasherandahairpincotteryou
previouslyremoved.
Note:Foreasierinstallation,lookdownthroughthe
openinginthespeedselector(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Speedselector
4
InstallingtheChuteControl
Rod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Carriagebolts
2Locknuts
Procedure
1.UnwraptheQuickStickandrotateitsothatitis
uprightandinthecenter.
2.Holdthebluetriggercapdownandpulltheleverfully
rearward.
Note:Thedischargechuteanddeectorshouldface
forward.Iftheydonot,holdthebluetriggercap
down(butdonotmovetheQuickStick)androtatethe
dischargechuteuntiltheydo.
3.Aligntheattenedbackendofthelongchutecontrol
rodwiththeattenedfrontendoftheshortrod
thatextendsfromthecontrolpanelsothattheynest
together(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Shortrod
2.Longchutecontrolrod
4.Insertthefrontendoftherodintotheopeningin
thebackofthechutegearcoveruntilitslidesintothe
chutegear(Figure16).
Figure16
5.Aligntheholesinthenestedendsoftherodsand
insert2carriagebolts(intheloosepartsbag)through
theshortrodfromtheleftsideofthemachine(from
theoperatingposition).
6.Insertthecableclipthatsupportsthedeectorcable
ontotheforwardcarriagebolt,andsecurethecarriage
boltswithlocknutsfromtheloosepartsbag(Figure
17).
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Figure17
1.Cableclip2.Deectorcable
7.HoldthebluetriggercapdownandrotatetheQuick
Stickinacircletoensurethatthechuteanddeector
operatesmoothly.
5
ConnectingtheWiretothe
Headlight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Cabletie
Procedure
1.Insertthewireconnectoronthelooseendofthewire
straightintothebackoftheheadlightuntilitissecurely
inplace(Figure18).
1
2
3
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Figure18
1.Plasticcliponwire
connector
3.Cabletie
2.U-bolt
Note:Ensurethattheplasticcliponthewire
connectorisonthebottom(Figure18).
2.Secureacabletie(fromtheloosepartsbag)aroundthe
wireandthehandleabout2.5cm(1inch)belowthe
U-bolt(Figure18).
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6
FillingtheEnginewithOil
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheenginecrankcase.
Note:Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoilleveland
addoilifnecessary.
UseautomotivedetergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication
ofSF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.Refertoyourengineowner's
manual.
UseFigure19belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityforthe
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
Figure19
EngineOilCapacities
Model
EngineOilCapacity
38800
0.53to0.59L(18to20oz)
1.Removethedipstickandslowlypouroilintothe
oillltubetoraisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkon
thedipstick.Donotoverll(Figure20).Referto
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel(page21).
Figure20
2.Installthedipsticksecurely.
Note:Donotspilloilaroundtheoillltube;oilcould
leakontotractionpartsandcausethetractiontoslip.
7
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping.Reduce
thepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween116and137
kPa(17and20psi).
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CheckingtheSkidsand
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkids(page21).
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9
CheckingtheTractionDrive
Operation
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty
damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary.
Note:Tocheckthetractiondriveoperation,theself-propel
featuremustbeengagedbyensuringthewheelsarepinned
intheaxle.RefertoFreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-propel
Drive(page14).
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine(page15).
2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page18).
3.Squeezethelefthand(traction)levertothehand-grip
(Figure21).
Figure21
Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthemachine
doesnotmoveormovesforward,completethe
following:
A.Releasethetractionleverandstoptheengine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeedselector
lever(Figure12).
C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)onthe
speedcontrolrod(Figure12).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeedselectorlever
(Figure12).
4.Releasethetractionlever.
5.MovethespeedselectortothePositionF1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector.
6.Squeezethelefthand(traction)levertothehand-grip
(Figure21).
Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthemachine
doesnotmoveormovesrearward,completethe
following:
A.Releasethetractionleverandstoptheengine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeedselector
lever(Figure12).
C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)on
thespeedcontrolrod(Figure12).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeedselectorlever
(Figure12).
7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthisprocedure
untilnoadjustmentsarerequired.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction
leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable
(referto(page))ortakethemachinetoanAuthorized
ServiceDealerforservice.
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ProductOverview
Figure22
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
7.Engineoillltube/dipstick15.Snowcleanouttool
8.Chutedeector
Figure23
1.Choke
5.Recoilstarter
2.Ignitionswitch
6.Oildrainplug
3.Fuelshutoffvalve
7.Primer
4.Throttle
Figure24
1.Snowcleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
FreewheelingorUsingthe
Self-propelDrive
Youcanoperatethesnowthrowerwiththeself-propelfeature
engagedordisengaged(freewheeling).
Tofreewheel,inserttheaxlepinsthroughtheaxleholes,but
notthroughthewheelhubs(Figure25).
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Figure25
Toself-propel,inserttheaxlepinsthroughtheholesinthe
wheelhubsandtheinneraxleholes(Figure26).
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Figure26
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FillingtheFuelTank
DANGER
Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A
reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
others.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe
gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormachine
onthegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleor
onanobject.
•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.
Wipeupspills.
•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround
anopenameorsparks.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out
ofthereachofchildren.
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline
withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating
method).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE
byvolumeisacceptable.
•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.
Figure27
1.1-1/2inch(3.8cm)
StartingtheEngine
1.Checktheengineoillevel.RefertoCheckingthe
EngineOilLevelinMaintenance.
2.Turnthefuelshutoffvalve1/4turncounterclockwise
toopenit(Figure28).
Figure28
3.Inserttheignitionkey(Figure29).
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Figure29
1.Ignitionkey
4.Firmlypushintheprimerwithyourthumb2times
(-9°Cor15°Forabove)or4times(below–9°Cor
15°F),holdingtheprimerinforasecondbefore
releasingiteachtime(Figure30).
Figure30
5.RotatethechoketotheChokeposition(Figure31).
Figure31
6.MovethethrottletotheFastposition(Figure32).
Figure32
7.Startthemachinebypullingtherecoilstarteror
pressingtheelectric-starterbutton(Figure33).
Figure33
1.Electric-starterbutton3.Recoilstarter
2.Electricstarterplug
Note:Tousetheelectricstarter,connectapower
cordtotheelectricstarterplugrstandthentoa
poweroutlet.
Important:Topreventdamagingtheelectric
starter,runitinshortcycles(5secondsmaximum,
thenwaitoneminutebeforetryingtostartit
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again).Iftheenginestilldoesnotstart,take
themachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor
service.
8.Disconnectthepowercordfromthepoweroutletrst
andthenfromthemachine.
9.Allowtheenginetowarmupforseveralminutes,move
thechoketowardtheRunposition.Waitfortheengine
torunsmoothlybeforeeachchokeadjustment.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoa
poweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystart
themachineandinjurepeopleordamage
property.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine.
StoppingtheEngine
1.MovethethrottletotheSlowposition,andthentothe
Stopposition(Figure34).
Figure34
2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Removetheignitionkey.
4.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebyrotatingitclockwise
(Figure35).
Figure35
5.Pulltherecoilstarter3or4times.Thishelpsprevent
therecoilstarterfromfreezingup.
OperatingtheTractionDrive
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty
damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary;referto9Checkingthe
TractionDriveOperation(page12)formore
information.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction
leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable
(refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable)or
takethemachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor
service.
Important:Tooperatethetractiondrive,youmust
operatethemachinewiththeself-propelfeature
engaged.RefertoFreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-propel
Drive(page14).
1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezethelefthand
(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure36).
Figure36
2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetractionlever.
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UsingtheWheelClutchLevers
Thewheelclutchleversallowyoutomomentarilydisengage
thedrivetooneorbothwheelswiththetractiondrivelever
stillengaged.Thisenablesyoutoturnandmaneuverthe
machineeasily.
Note:Holdingdownthetractionleveragainstthehandle
engagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.
Toturnthemachinetotheright,liftupontherightwheel
clutchleverandsqueezeittowardthehandle(Figure37).
Figure37
Note:Thisdisengagesthedrivetotherightwheelwhile
theleftwheelcontinuesdriving,andthemachineturnsto
theright.
Note:Similarly,squeezingtheleftwheelclutchleverturns
themachinetotheleft.
Whenyoucompletetheturn,releasethewheelclutchlever,
andthedrivere-engagesbothwheels(Figure38).
Figure38
Momentarilysqueezingandreleasingtheleftorrightwheel
clutchleveralsoallowsforsteeringadjustmentstokeepthe
machinegoinginastraightline,especiallyindeepsnow .
Squeezingbothwheelclutchleverssimultaneouslydisengages
thedrivetobothwheels.Thisenablesyoutomanuallymove
themachinebackwardwithoutstoppingtoshiftitintoa
reversegear.Italsoallowsyoutomaneuverandtransportthe
machinemoreeasilywhentheengineisnotrunning.
OperatingtheSpeedSelector
Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reversegears.To
changespeeds,releasethetractionleverandshiftthespeed
selectorlevertothedesiredposition(Figure39).Thelever
locksinanotchateachspeedselection.
Figure39
OperatingtheAuger/Impeller
Drive
1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeezetheright
hand(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip(Figure
40).
Figure40
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
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive(page18))and
adjustitifnecessary.Otherwise,takethemachineto
anAuthorizedDealerforservice.
WARNING
Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotate
whenyoureleasetheauger/impellerlever,you
couldseriouslyinjureyourselforothers.
Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
OperatingtheQuickStick®
HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStickto
movethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.Releasethe
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triggercaptolockthedischargechuteandchutedeector
intoposition(Figure41).
Figure41
MovingtheDischargeChute
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick
tothelefttomovethedischargechutetotheleft;movethe
QuickSticktotherighttomovethedischargechutetothe
right(Figure42).
Figure42
•Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe
DischargeChuteLatch(page25).
•Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasitdoestothe
right,ensurethatthecableisroutedtotheinsideofthe
handles.Referto1InstallingtheUpperHandle(page8).
•Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyourelease
thetriggercap,refertoAdjustingtheDischargeChute
Latch(page25).
MovingtheChuteDeector
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick
forwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveitrearwardtoraise
thechutedeector(Figure43).
Figure43
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,stoptheengine,waitforall
movingpartstostop,andusethesnowcleanouttool;
neveruseyourhand.
Important:Uncloggingthedischargechuteby
bumpingthefrontofthemachineonthepavement
maycausetheskidstomove.Adjusttheskidsand
tightentheskidboltssecurely.
PreventingFreeze-up
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving
partsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhen
tryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhavedifculty
operatinganycontrolorpart,starttheengineandletit
runforafewminutes.
•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunforafew
minutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing.Engage
theauger/impellertoclearanyremainingsnowfrom
insidethehousing.RotatetheQuickSticktopreventit
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fromfreezing.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingparts
tostop,andremovealliceandsnowfromthemachine.
•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoilstarterhandleseveral
timesandpushtheelectric-starterbuttononcetoprevent
therecoilstarterandelectricstarterfromfreezingup.
OperatingTips
DANGER
Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpellerand
augercanrotateandcutofforinjurehandsandfeet.
•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
thattheaugerscouldpickupandthrow.
•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea
ofoperation.
•AlwayssetthethrottletotheFastpositionwhenthrowing
snow .
•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthewheelsslip,
shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthemachine
intoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuestorideup,liftup
onthehandles.
Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst2hours
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary.
Aftertherst5hours
•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
Every25hours
•Changetheengineoil.
Every100hours
•Replacethesparkplug.
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