Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 826 OXE Snowthrower User manual

Brand: Toro

Model: Power Max Heavy Duty 826 OXE Snowthrower

Category: Snow throwers

Type: User manual

FormNo.3406-749RevA

PowerMax

HeavyDuty826OXESnowthrower

ModelNo.38805—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.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety

messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),

whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath

ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation

andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial

attention.

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*3406-749*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...........................................................................2

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

Setup............................................................................5

1InstallingtheUpperHandle....................................5

2InstallingtheWheel-Clutch-CableEnds...................6

3InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage....................7

4InstallingtheChute-ControlRod............................8

5ConnectingtheWiretotheHeadlight......................9

6CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel...............................9

7CheckingtheTirePressure.....................................9

8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper...............................9

9CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction

Drive.................................................................9

ProductOverview.........................................................11

Operation....................................................................11

BeforeOperation......................................................11

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

FillingtheFuelTank...............................................11

DuringOperation.....................................................12

Safety....................................................................12

FreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-Propel

Drive................................................................12

StartingtheEngine.................................................13

ShuttingOfftheEngine..........................................15

OperatingtheTractionDrive...................................15

UsingtheWheel-ClutchLevers................................15

OperatingtheSpeedSelector...................................16

OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive.........................16

OperatingtheQuickStick®.....................................17

UncloggingtheDischargeChute..............................17

OperatingTips......................................................18

AfterOperation........................................................18

Safety....................................................................18

PreventingFreeze-upafterUse.................................18

Maintenance.................................................................19

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................19

MaintenanceSafety.................................................19

PreparingforMaintenance.......................................19

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................20

CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper..............................................................20

CheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable................20

CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller

Cable................................................................21

CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.....................22

ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................22

LubricatingtheHexShaft........................................23

ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................23

AdjustingtheDischarge-ChuteLatch........................24

ReplacingtheDriveBelts.........................................25

ReplacingtheHeadlightBulb...................................25

Storage........................................................................26

PreparingtheMachineforStorage............................26

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................26

Troubleshooting...........................................................27

Safety

ThismachinemeetsorcomplieswithANSIB71.3

specicationsineffectatthetimeofproduction.

•ReadandunderstandthecontentsofthisOperator’s

Manualbeforeyoustarttheengine.Ensurethateveryone

usingthisproductknowshowtousetheproductand

understandsthewarnings.

•Donotyourputhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents

onthemachine.

•Donotoperatemachinewithoutallguardsandother

safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe

machine.

•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa

safedistanceawayfromthemachine.

•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Neverallow

childrentooperatethemachine.

•Shutofftheenginebeforeunclogging,servicing,or

fuelingthemachine.

Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationintheir

respectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamagedor

missingdecals.

106-4525

OrderPartNo.112-6633

1.Fast

3.Slow

2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds

107-3040

1.Cuttingdismemberment,impellerandcutting

dismemberment,augerhazards—keepbystandersasafe

distanceawayfromthesnowthrower.

112-6625

OrderPartNo.112-6629

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplace

yourhandinthechute;shutofftheenginebeforeleaving

theoperator'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

notplaceyourhandin

thechute;shutoffthe

enginebeforeleavingthe

operator'sposition;usethe

tooltoclearthechute.

6.Thrownobject

hazard—keepbystanders

asafedistanceawayfrom

thesnowthrower.

8.Rightturncontrol

x 3

120-9805

1.Insertthekey.

2.Primetheengine3times.

3.Engagethechoke.

4.Pullthestartercord.

5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.

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1.Engine—shutoff

3.Fast

2.Slow

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

Qty.

Use

Handlebolt4

Curvedwasher

Locknut4

Installtheupperhandle.

Nopartsrequired

–

Installthewheel-clutch-cableends.

Nopartsrequired

–

Installthetraction-controllinkage.

Carriagebolt

Locknut2

Installthechute-controlrod.

Cabletie

Connectthewiretotheheadlight.

Nopartsrequired

–

Checktheengine-oillevel.

Nopartsrequired

–

Checkthetirepressure.

Nopartsrequired

–

Checktheskidsandscraper.

Nopartsrequired

–

Checktheoperationofthetractiondrive.

InstallingtheUpperHandle

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

4Handlebolt

Curvedwasher

4Locknut

Procedure

Note:Donotremovetherubberbandonthecablesuntil

youhaveinstalledtheupperhandle.

1.Liftandrotatetheupperhandleandpositionitover

thelowerhandle(Figure4).

Important:Routethecablesattachedtothe

QuickStickinsidetheupperhandlelegsand

ensurethatthecablesandthewireforthe

headlightarenotpinchedbetweenthehandle

sections.

Figure4

1.Cables

2.Securetheupperhandlewith4handlebolts,4curved

washers,and4locknutsfromtheloose-partsbag

(Figure5).

Figure5

Installingthe

Wheel-Clutch-CableEnds

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Unwrapthecableendsfromthelowerhandle(Figure

6).

Figure6

2.Routeeithertheleftorrightcableendoverthelower

handleandinsertthecableendintotheholeinthe

correspondingwheel-clutchlever(Figure7).

Figure7

1.Wheel-clutchlever

3.Removethenutandwasherfromthehandle,attach

thecableclamponthecabletothehandle,installthe

washerandthenut,andtightenthenutbyhand(Figure

8).

Figure8

1.Cableclamp(2)

Important:Ensurethatthecurvedsideofthe

cableclampisagainstthehandleandthatthe

cableisroutedbelowtheclampbolt.Thecable

mustbeinastraightlinefromthecableclamp

tothepointwhereitattachestothewheel-clutch

lever.

4.Pullthecablejacketdowngentlyuntilthewheel-clutch

leverisdownandtheslackisoutofthecable,then

tightenthecable-clampnutsecurely(Figure9).

Figure9

5.Squeezetheleverfully,thencheckthegapbetweenthe

bottomofthehandleandthewheel-clutchleverend

(Figure10).

Figure10

Note:Thegapshouldbeapproximatelythethickness

ofapencil(6mmor1/4inch).Ifitisgreater,loosen

thecableclampnut,slidethecablejacketupslightly,

tightenthecableclampnut,andcheckthegapagain.

6.Repeatsteps2through5fortheothercable.

InstallingtheTraction-Control

Linkage

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Removethehairpincotterandwasherfromthelower

endofthespeed-controlrodandinsertthelowerend

oftherodintothelowerlinkarmsothatthebentend

ofthespeed-controlrodfacesrearward(Figure11).

Figure11

2.Securethelowerendofthespeed-controlrodwiththe

washerandhairpincotterthatyoupreviouslyremoved.

3.Removethehairpincotterandtheouterwasherfrom

thetrunnionontheupperendofthespeed-control

rod(Figure12).

Figure12

1.Speed-selectorlever

3.Innerwasher

2.Trunnion

4.Outerwasher

Note:Tomakeinstallationeasier,leavetheatwasher

onthetrunnion(Figure12).

4.Shiftthespeed-selectorleverintoPositionR2.

5.Rotatethelowerlinkarmfullyupward

(counterclockwise)asshowninFigure13.

Figure13

6.Liftupthespeed-controlrodandinsertthetrunnion

intotheholeinthespeed-selectorlever(Figure12).

Note:Ifthetrunniondoesnottintothehole

whenyouliftuponthespeed-controlrod,rotatethe

trunnionupwardordownwardonthespeed-control

roduntilitts.

7.Securethetrunnionandupperendofthespeedcontrol

rodwiththeouterwasherandthehairpincotterthat

youpreviouslyremoved.

Note:Foreasierinstallation,lookdownthroughthe

openinginthespeedselector(Figure14).

Figure14

1.Speedselector

InstallingtheChute-Control

Rod

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

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(Figure15).

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Figure15

1.Shortrod

2.Longchute-controlrod

4.Insertthefrontendoftherodintotheopeningin

thebackofthechute-gearcoveruntilitslidesintothe

chutegear(Figure16).

Figure16

5.Aligntheholesinthenestedendsoftherodsand

insert2carriagebolts(intheloose-partsbag)through

theshortrodfromtheleftsideofthemachine(from

theoperatingposition).

6.Insertthecableclipthatsupportsthedeectorcable

ontotheforwardcarriagebolt,andsecurethecarriage

boltswithlocknutsfromtheloose-partsbag(Figure

17).

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Figure17

1.Cableclip2.Deectorcable

7.HoldthebluetriggercapdownandrotatetheQuick

Stickinacircletoensurethatthechuteanddeector

operatesmoothly.

ConnectingtheWiretothe

Headlight

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Cabletie

Procedure

1.Insertthewireconnectoronthelooseendofthewire

straightintothebackoftheheadlightuntilitissecurely

inplace(Figure18).

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Figure18

1.Plasticcliponwire

connector

3.Cabletie

2.U-bolt

Note:Ensurethattheplasticcliponthewire

connectorisonthebottom(Figure18).

2.Secureacabletie(fromtheloose-partsbag)aroundthe

wireandthehandleabout2.5cm(1inch)belowthe

U-bolt(Figure18).

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheengine

crankcase.Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoillevel

andaddoilifnecessary.

RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page20).

CheckingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping.Reduce

thepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween116and137

kPa(17and20psi).

CheckingtheSkidsand

Scraper

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsandScraper(page

20).

CheckingtheOperationofthe

TractionDrive

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the

machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof

whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty

damage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit

properly,ifnecessary.

Note:Tochecktheoperationofthetractiondrive,the

self-propelfeaturemustbeengagedbyensuringthewheels

arepinnedintheaxle.RefertoFreewheelingorUsingthe

Self-PropelDrive(page12).

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine(page13).

2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto

OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page16).

3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure

19).

Figure19

Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthemachine

doesnotmoveormovesforward,completethe

following:

A.Releasethetractionleverandshutofftheengine.

B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeed-selector

lever(Figure12).

C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)onthe

speed-controlrod(Figure12).

D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selectorlever

(Figure12).

4.Releasethetractionlever.

5.MovethespeedselectortothePositionF1;referto

OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page16).

6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure

19).

Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthemachine

doesnotmoveormovesrearward,completethe

following:

A.Releasethetractionleverandshutofftheengine.

B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeed-selector

lever(Figure12).

C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)on

thespeed-controlrod(Figure12).

D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selectorlever

(Figure12).

7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthisprocedure

untilnoadjustmentsarerequired.

Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction

leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable;

refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable

(page20)ortakethemachinetoanAuthorizedService

Dealerforservice.

ProductOverview

Figure20

1.Handgrip(2)10.Scraper

2.Auger/impellerlever

11.Auger

3.Speed-selectorlever12.Skid(2)

4.QuickStick™

discharge-chutecontrol

13.Electric-startbutton

5.Tractionlever14.Electric-startplug-in

6.Fuel-tankcap

15.Snow-cleanouttool

7.Oil-lltube/dipstick

16.Headlilght

8.Chutedeector

17.Wheel-clutchlever

9.Dischargechute

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Figure21

1.Primer5.Throttle

2.Ignitionswitch

6.Oil-drainplug

3.Choke

7.Recoil-starthandle

4.Fuel-shutoffvalve

Figure22

1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

Safety

•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby

themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectric-starting

motors.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutwearingadequate

wintergarments.Avoidloose-ttingclothingthatcanget

caughtinmovingparts.Wearsubstantial,slip-resistant

footwearthatwillimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.

•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeprotectionduring

operationorwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepairto

protectyoureyesfromforeignobjectsthatthemachine

maythrow .

•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.

Figure23

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.

•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby

themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectric-starting

motors.

•Donotattempttoclearsnowfromagravelorcrushed

rocksurface.Thisproductisintendedforuseonlyon

pavedsurfaces.

•Donotusethemachineonaroof.

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine

isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby

manufacturer).

•Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,

removetheignitionkey,thoroughlyinspectthemachine

foranydamage,andrepairthedamagebeforestarting

andoperatingthemachine.

•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,shutoff

theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.

•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting

theengineandfortransportingthemachineinorout

ofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaustfumes

aredangerous.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto

clearsnowattoofastarate.

•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeplugging

itintoapowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,donot

useittostartthemachine.Replacethedamagedcord

immediately.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouare

notstartingthemachine.

FreewheelingorUsingthe

Self-PropelDrive

Youcanoperatethesnowthrowerwiththeself-propelfeature

engagedordisengaged(freewheeling).

Tofreewheel,inserttheaxlepinsthroughtheaxleholes,but

notthroughthewheelhubs(Figure24).

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Figure24

Toself-propel,inserttheaxlepinsthroughtheholesinthe

wheelhubsandtheinner-axleholes(Figure25).

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Figure25

StartingtheEngine

1.Checktheengine-oillevel;referto6Checkingthe

Engine-OilLevel(page9).

2.Turnthefuel-shutoffvalve1/4turncounterclockwise

toopenit(Figure26).

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Figure26

3.Inserttheignitionkeyallthewayin(Figure27).

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Figure27

1.Ignitionkey

4.Firmlypushintheprimerwithyourthumbasindicated

bythetablebelow,holdingtheprimerinforasecond

beforereleasingiteachtime(Figure28).

Temperature

SuggestedNumberof

Primes

-23°C(-10°F)andabove

Below-23°C(-10°F)

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Figure28

5.MovethechoketotheCHOKEposition(Figure29).

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Figure29

6.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition(Figure30).

STOP

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Figure30

7.Startthemachinebypullingtherecoil-starthandleor

pressingtheelectric-startbutton(Figure31).

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Figure31

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

Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapower

outlet,someonecaninadvertentlystartthemachine

andinjurepeopleordamageproperty.

Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot

startingthemachine.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.MovethethrottletotheSLOWposition,andthento

theSTOPposition(Figure32)toshutofftheengine.

Youcanalsoshutofftheenginebypullingtheignition

keyoutwardtothemiddleposition.

STOP

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Figure32

2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe

operatingposition.

3.Removetheignitionkeytopreventaccidentalstarting.

4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebyrotatingitclockwise

(Figure33).

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Figure33

5.Pulltherecoil-starthandle3or4times.

Note:Thishelpspreventtherecoilstarterfrom

freezingup.

OperatingtheTractionDrive

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the

machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof

whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty

damage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit

properly,ifnecessary;referto9Checkingthe

OperationoftheTractionDrive(page9)formore

information.

Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction

leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable;

refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable

(page20)ortakethemachinetoanAuthorizedService

Dealerforservice.

Important:Tooperatethetractiondrive,youmust

operatethemachinewiththeself-propelfeature

engaged.RefertoFreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-Propel

Drive(page12).

1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft(traction)

levertothehandgrip(Figure34).

Figure34

2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetractionlever.

UsingtheWheel-ClutchLevers

Thewheel-clutchleversallowyoutomomentarilydisengage

thedriveto1orbothwheelswiththetraction-driveleverstill

engaged.Thisenablesyoutoturnandmaneuverthemachine

easily.

Note:Holdingdownthetractionleveragainstthehandle

engagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.

Toturnthemachinetotheright,liftuptherightwheel-clutch

leverandsqueezeittowardthehandle(Figure35).

Figure35

Note:Thisdisengagesthedrivetotherightwheelwhile

theleftwheelcontinuesdriving,andthemachineturnsto

theright.

Note:Similarly,squeezingtheleftwheel-clutchleverturns

themachinetotheleft.

Whenyoucompletetheturn,releasethewheel-clutchlever,

andthedrivere-engagesbothwheels(Figure36).

Figure36

Momentarilysqueezingandreleasingtheleftorright

wheel-clutchleveralsoallowsforsteeringadjustmentstokeep

themachinegoinginastraightline,especiallyindeepsnow.

Squeezingbothwheel-clutchleverssimultaneouslydisengages

thedrivetobothwheels.Thisenablesyoutomanuallymove

themachinebackwardwithoutstoppingtoshiftitintoa

reversegear.Italsoallowsyoutomaneuverandtransportthe

machinemoreeasilywhentheengineisnotrunning.

OperatingtheSpeedSelector

Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reversegears.

Tochangespeeds,releasethetractionleverandshiftthe

speed-selectorlevertothedesiredposition(Figure37).The

leverlocksinanotchateachspeedselection.

Figure37

OperatingtheAuger/Impeller

Drive

1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeezetheright

(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip(Figure38).

Figure38

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

(page21)andadjustitifnecessary.Otherwise,takethe

machinetoanAuthorizedDealerforservice.

WARNING

Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotate

whenyoureleasetheauger/impellerlever,you

couldseriouslyinjureyourselforothers.

Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan

AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

OperatingtheQuickStick®

HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStickto

movethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.Releasethe

triggercaptolockthedischargechuteandchutedeector

intoposition(Figure39).

Figure39

MovingtheDischargeChute

HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick

tothelefttomovethedischargechutetotheleft;movethe

QuickSticktotherighttomovethedischargechutetothe

right(Figure40).

Figure40

•Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe

Discharge-ChuteLatch(page24).

•Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasitdoestothe

right,ensurethatthecableisroutedtotheinsideofthe

handles.Referto1InstallingtheUpperHandle(page5).

•Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyourelease

thetriggercap,refertoAdjustingtheDischarge-Chute

Latch(page24).

MovingtheChuteDeector

HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick

forwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveitrearwardtoraise

thechutedeector(Figure41).

Figure41

UncloggingtheDischarge

Chute

WARNING

Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno

snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the

dischargechutemaybeclogged.

Neveruseyourhandstoclearacloggeddischarge

chute.Thiscouldresultinpersonalinjury.

•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayintheoperating

positionandreleasetheleft(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.

OperatingTips

DANGER

Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpellerand

augercanrotateandcutofforinjurehandsandfeet.

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,

troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,shut

offtheengineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostop.Disconnectthewirefromthespark

plugandkeepitawayfromtheplugtoprevent

someonefromaccidentallystartingtheengine.

•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge

chute;refertoUncloggingtheDischargeChute

(page17).Ifnecessary,usethesnow-cleanout

tool,notyourhands,toremoveanobstruction

fromthedischargechute.

•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe

dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.

•Keepface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartof

yourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed,

moving,orrotatingparts.

WARNING

Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother

foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto

youorbystanders.

•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects

thattheaugerscouldpickupandthrow.

•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea

ofoperation.

•AlwayssetthethrottletotheFASTpositionwhen

throwingsnow .

•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthewheelsslip,

shiftthemachineintoalowergear.

•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthemachine

intoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuestorideup,lift

upthehandles.

AfterOperation

Safety

•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea

buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,suchashot

waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe

enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.

•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,referto

Storage(page26)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.

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Aftertherst2hours

•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary.

Aftertherst5hours

•Changetheengineoil.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

Every25hours

•Changetheengineoil.

Every100hours

•Replacethesparkplug.

Yearly

•Checktheskidsandscraperandadjustthemifnecessary.

•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

•Checktheauger-gearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.

•Lubricatethehexshaft.

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto116to137kPa(17to20psi).

•Runtheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorattheendoftheseason.

•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/or

theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.

Important:Youcanndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyourmachineatwww.Toro.com.

MaintenanceSafety

Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbeforeperformingany

maintenanceonthemachine:

•Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service,or

adjustment,shutofftheengineandremovethekey.If

majorrepairsareeverneeded,contactanAuthorized

ServiceDealer.

•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper

tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafeworking

condition.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as

necessary.

•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.

•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand

accessories.

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto

stop.

3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.RefertoReplacing

theSparkPlug(page23).

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

engine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,thenfullyinstall

thedipstick.

2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel(Figure43).

IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick,

addoil.RefertoChangingtheEngineOil(page22).

Figure42

1.Full2.Addoil

CheckingandAdjustingthe

SkidsandScraper

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheskidsandscraperand

adjustthemifnecessary.

Checktheskidstoensurethattheaugerdoesnotcontact

thepavedorgravelsurface.Adjusttheskidsasneededto

compensateforwear.

1.Checkthetirepressure;referto7CheckingtheTire

Pressure(page9).

2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstotheauger

sidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddowneasily(Figure

43).

Figure43

1.1.3cm(1/2inch)

3.Supportthesideplatessothattheyareatleast1.3cm

(1/2inch)abovealevelsurface.

Important:Theaugerbladesmustbesupported

abovethegroundbytheskids.

4.Ensurethatthescraperis3mm(1/8inch)aboveand

paralleltoalevelsurface.

Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,oruneven,

adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.Forgravelsurfaces,

adjusttheskidsfurtherdowntopreventthemachine

frompickinguprocks.

5.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwiththe

ground.

6.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe

augersides.

Note:Toquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen,

supportthescraper3mm(1/8inch)offthepavement,

thenadjusttheskidsdowntothepavement.

Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,youcan

turnthemoverandsettheunusedsidetowardthe

pavement.

CheckingandAdjustingthe

TractionCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe

tractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.

Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor

replaceitifnecessary.

Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreversespeeds

oritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever,adjustthe

tractioncable.

Withthetractionleverdisengaged,checkthepininthe

elongatedslotintheleftsideofthemachineabovethetire.

Thereshouldbeagapof1to1.5mm(1/32to1/16inch)

fromthefrontoftheslottothefrontedgeofthepin(Figure

44).

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