Toro Power Max 826 OXE Snowthrower User manual

Brand: Toro

Model: Power Max 826 OXE Snowthrower

Category: Snow throwers

Type: User manual

Toro Power Max 826 OXE Snowthrower is a machine designed to remove snow from paved surfaces and other traffic areas on residential or commercial properties. It features an engine that meets CARB/EPA emission regulations and a high-altitude kit for operation above 1500 m (5,000 ft). The snowthrower has a traction drive for easy maneuverability, a speed selector for adjusting the ground speed, and an auger/impeller drive for controlling the snow-throwing process.

FormNo.3415-747RevA

PowerMax®826OXESnowthrower

ModelNo.38815—SerialNo.400000000andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential

homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforremoving

snowfrompavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysand

sidewalks,andothersurfacesfortrafconresidential

orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor

removingmaterialsotherthansnow,norisitdesigned

forclearingoffgravelsurfaces.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid

injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor

operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.com

forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,

accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto

registeryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,or

additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService

DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel

andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1

identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace

provided.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas

safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol

(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause

seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe

recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation

worthyofspecialattention.

8111LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedinMexico

AllRightsReserved

*3415-747*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean

directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct

specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove

1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensure

thattheHighAltitudeKithasbeeninstalled

sothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPAemission

regulations.TheHighAltitudeKitincreases

engineperformancewhilepreventingspark-plug

fouling,hardstarting,andincreasedemissions.

Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attachthe

high-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe

machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService

DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand

high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocate

adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite

atwww.Toro.comorcontactourToroCustomer

CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour

EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.

Removethekitfromtheengineandrestorethe

enginetoitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhen

runningtheengineunder1500m(5,000ft).Do

notoperateanenginethathasbeenconverted

forhigh-altitudeuseatloweraltitudes;otherwise,

youcouldoverheatanddamagetheengine.

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas

beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe

followinglabel(Figure3).

decal127-9363

Figure3

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian

ICES-002

Contents

Introduction...............................................................1

Safety.......................................................................3

GeneralSafety...................................................3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4

Setup........................................................................6

1InstallingtheUpperHandle..............................6

2InstallingtheChute..........................................7

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

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

5CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.........................9

6AdjustingtheTirePressure..............................9

7CheckingtheSkidsandScraper......................9

8CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction

Drive.............................................................10

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

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

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

BeforeOperationSafety....................................11

FillingtheFuelT ank..........................................12

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

DuringOperationSafety...................................12

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

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

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

OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................15

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

OperatingtheQuickStick®...............................16

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

OperatingTips.................................................17

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

AfterOperationSafety......................................18

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

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

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

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

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

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

CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

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

CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction

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

CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller

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

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

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

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

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

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

ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................24

Storage...................................................................25

PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................25

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................25

Troubleshooting......................................................26

Safety

GeneralSafety

ThismachinecomplieswithANSIB71.3specications.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.

Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows

howtousetheproductandunderstandsthe

warnings.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsonthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand

workingonthemachine.

•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep

bystanderssafedistanceawayfromthemachine.

•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never

allowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Shutofftheenginebeforeunclogging,servicing,

orfuelingthemachine.

Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationin

theirrespectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea

ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

x 3

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1.Insertthekey.

2.Primetheengine3times.

3.Engagethechoke.

4.Pullthestartercord.

5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.

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121-1239

OrderPartNo.121-1215

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplace

yourhandinthechute;shutofftheenginebeforeleaving

theoperator’sposition;usethetooltoclearthechute.

decal121-6817

121-6817

1.Cuttingdismemberment,impellerandcutting

dismemberment,augerhazards—keepbystandersasafe

distanceawayfromthesnowthrower.

decal121-6823

121-6823

1.Fast

3.Slow

2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds

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1.Engine—shutoff

3.Fast

2.Slow

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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.

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

Qty.

Use

Handlebolt2

Curvedwasher

Locknut2

Installtheupperhandle.

Nut2

Carriagebolt

Flatwasher2

Installthechute.

Hairpincotter2

Flatwasher3

Installthetraction-controllinkage.

Carriagebolt

Locknut2

Installthechute-controlrod.

Nopartsrequired

–

Checktheengine-oillevel.

Nopartsrequired

–

Checktheskidsandscraper.

Nopartsrequired

–

Checktheoperationofthetractiondrive.

InstallingtheUpperHandle

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

2Handlebolt

Curvedwasher

2Locknut

Procedure

Note:Donotremovetherubberbandonthecables

untilyouhaveinstalledtheupperhandle.

1.Liftandrotatetheupperhandleandpositionit

overthelowerhandle(Figure4).

2.Installthe2handlebolts,2curvedwashers,and

2locknutsinthelower-handleholes(Figure4).

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Figure4

InstallingtheChute

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

2Nut

Carriagebolt

2Flatwasher

Procedure

1.Placethechuteontheframeandalignthe

discharge-chutemounttothechutesupport.

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Figure5

1.Carriagebolt

3.Nut

2.Flatwasher

2.Securethedischarge-chutemountusing2bolts,

2nuts,and2atwashers.

Installingthe

Traction-ControlLinkage

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

2Hairpincotter

3Flatwasher

Procedure

1.Insertthelowerendoftherodintothelower-link

armsothatthebentendofthespeed-control

rodfacesrearward(Figure6).

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Figure6

2.Securethelowerendofthespeed-controlrod

withaatwasherandahairpincotter(Figure6).

3.Placeaatwasheronthetrunnion(Figure7).

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Figure7

1.Speed-selectorlever

3.Innerwasher

2.Trunnion

4.Outerwasher

4.Shiftthespeed-selectorleverintotheR2

position.

5.Rotatethelower-linkarmfullyupward

(counterclockwise)asshowninFigure8.

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Figure8

6.Pulluponthespeed-controlrodandinsertthe

trunnionintotheholeinthespeed-selectorlever

(Figure7).

Note:Ifthetrunniondoesnottintothehole

whenyouliftuponthespeed-controlrod,

rotatethetrunnionupwardordownwardonthe

speed-controlroduntilitts.

7.Securethetrunnionandupperendofthe

speed-controlrodwithawasherandahairpin

cotter.

Note:Foreasierinstallation,lookdownthrough

theopeninginthespeedselector(Figure9).

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Figure9

1.Speedselector

InstallingtheChute-Control

Rod

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Carriagebolt

2Locknut

Procedure

1.UnwraptheQuickStick®androtateitsothatit

isuprightandinthecenter.

2.Holdthebluetriggercapdownandpullthelever

fullyrearward.

Note:Thedischargechuteanddeectorshould

faceforward.Iftheydonot,holdthebluetrigger

capdown(butdonotmovetheQuickStick)and

rotatethedischargechuteuntiltheydo.

3.Aligntheattenedbackendofthelong

chute-controlrodwiththeattenedfrontendof

theshortrodthatextendsfromthecontrolpanel

sothattheynesttogether(Figure10).

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Figure10

1.Shortrod

2.Longchute-controlrod

4.Insertthefrontendoftherodintotheopening

inthebackofthechute-gearcoveruntilitslides

intothechutegear(Figure11).

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Figure11

5.Aligntheholesinthenestedendsoftherods

andinsert2carriagebolts(fromtheloose-parts

bag)throughtheshortrodfromtheleftsideof

themachine(fromtheoperatingposition).

6.Insertthecableclipthatsupportsthedeector

cableontotheforwardcarriagebolt,andsecure

thecarriageboltswiththelocknutsfromthe

loose-partsbag(Figure12).

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Figure12

1.Cableclip2.Deectorcable

7.Holdthebluetriggercapdownandrotatethe

QuickStickinacircletoensurethatthechute

anddeectoroperatesmoothly.

CheckingtheEngine-Oil

Level

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheengine

crankcase.Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoil

levelandaddoilifnecessary.

RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page20).

AdjustingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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Figure13

CheckingtheSkidsand

Scraper

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper(page20).

CheckingtheOperationof

theTractionDrive

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,

themachinemaymoveinthedirection

oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury

and/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit

properly,ifnecessary.

Note:T ochecktheoperationofthetractiondrive,

youmustengagetheself-propelfeaturebypinning

thewheelsintheaxle;refertoCheckingandAdjusting

theTractionCable(page21).

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine

(page13).

2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto

OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page15).

3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip

(Figure14).

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Figure14

Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthe

machinedoesnotmoveormovesforward,

completethefollowing:

A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe

engine.

B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe

speed-selectorlever(Figure7).

C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)on

thespeed-controlrod(Figure7).

D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector

lever(Figure7).

4.Releasethetractionlever.

5.MovethespeedselectortoPosition1;referto

OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page15).

6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip

(Figure14).

Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthe

machinedoesnotmoveormovesrearward,

completethefollowing:

A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe

engine.

B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe

speed-selectorlever(Figure7).

C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)

onthespeed-controlrod(Figure7).

D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector

lever(Figure7).

7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthis

procedureuntilnoadjustmentsarerequired.

Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe

tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe

tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting

theTractionCable(page21)ortakethemachine

toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

ProductOverview

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Figure15

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

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Figure16

1.Primer5.Throttle

2.Ignitionswitch

6.Oil-drainplug

3.Choke

7.Recoil-starthandle

4.Fuel-shutoffvalve

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Figure17

1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)

Operation

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

•Forelectric-startmodelsonly:Useextension

cordsandreceptaclesasspeciedinthemanual.

Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbefore

pluggingitintoapowersource.Ifthecordis

damaged,donotuseit.Replacethedamaged

cord.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouare

notstartingthemachine.

•Wearadequatewintergarmentswhenever

youoperatethemachine.Wearsubstantial,

slip-resistantfootwearthatimprovesfootingon

slipperysurfaces.Avoidloose-ttingclothingthat

cangetcaughtinmovingparts.

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionduringoperationor

whileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotect

youreyesfromforeignobjectsthatthemachine

maythrow.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe

machine,andremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,

wires,andotherforeignobjects.

•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,

illegible,ormissing,repairorreplaceitbefore

beginningoperation.Also,tightenanyloose

fasteners.

DANGER

Fuelisextremelyammableandexplosive.A

reorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand

others.

•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe

fuel,placethecontainerand/ormachineon

thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicle

oronanobject.

•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineis

cold.Wipeupspills.

•Donothandlefuelwhensmokingor

aroundanopenameorsparks.

•Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer,

outofthereachofchildren.

•Donottipthemachineeitherforward

orbackwardwithfuelinthefueltank;

otherwise,fuelmayleakoutofthe

machine.

FillingtheFuelTank

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane

ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%

MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such

asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolby

volume.Performanceproblemsand/orengine

damagemayresultwhichmaynotbecovered

underwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel

stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

Donotllabovethebottomofthefueltank(Figure

18).

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Figure18

Note:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythequantity

offuelthatyouexpecttousein30days.Otherwise,

youmayaddfuelstabilizertonewlypurchasedfuelto

keepitfreshforupto6months.

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

•Arotatingaugercaninjurehandsorfeet.Stay

behindthehandlesandawayfromthedischarge

openingwhileoperatingthemachine.Keepyour

face,hands,feet,andanyotherpartofyour

bodyorclothingawayfrommovingorrotating

parts.

•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas

wherepropertydamagecanoccur.

•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.

Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm

holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon

slopes.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility

orlight.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupwith

themachine.

•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepower

totheauger.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor

crossinggraveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalert

forhiddenhazardsortrafc.

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhilethe

engineisrunning.

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,

removetheignitionkey(electric-startmodels

only),thoroughlyinspectthemachineforany

damage,andrepairthedamagebeforestarting

andoperatingthemachine.

•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,

shutofftheengineandcheckforthecause.

•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhen

startingtheengineandfortransportingthe

machineinoroutofthebuilding.Opentheoutside

doors;exhaustfumesaredangerous.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby

attemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.

•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.

StartingtheEngine

1.Checktheengine-oillevel.RefertoChecking

theEngine-OilLevel(page20).

2.Turnthefuel-shutoffvalve1/4turn

counterclockwisetoopenit(Figure19).

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Figure19

3.Fullyinserttheignitionkey(Figure20).

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Figure20

1.Ignitionkey

4.Firmlypushintheprimerwithyourthumbas

indicatedbythefollowingtable,holdingthe

primerinforasecondbeforereleasingiteach

time(Figure21).

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Figure21

Temperature

SuggestedNumberof

Primes

-23°C(-10°F)andabove

Below-23°C(-10°F)

5.MovethechoketotheCHOKEposition(Figure

22).

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Figure22

6.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition(Figure

23).

STOP

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Figure23

7.Startthemachinebypullingtherecoilstarteror

pressingtheelectric-starterbutton(Figure24).

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Figure24

1.Electric-starterbutton3.Recoil-starthandle

2.Electricstarterplug-in

Note:Tousetheelectricstarter(electric-start

modelsonly),connectapowercordtothe

plug-inrstandthentoapoweroutlet.Use

onlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextensioncord

recommendedforoutdoorusethatisnotlonger

than50ft(15m).

WARNING

Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,

causingashockorre.

Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcord

beforeusingthemachine.Ifthecord

isdamaged,donotuseit.Replaceor

repairthedamagedcordimmediately.

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor

assistance.

Important:Topreventdamagingtheelectric

starter,runitinshortcycles(5secondson,

5secondsoff),nomorethan10times.Ifthe

enginestilldoesnotstart,takethemachine

toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

8.Disconnectthepowercordfromthepoweroutlet

rstandthenfromthemachine(electric-start

modelsonly).

9.Allowtheenginetowarmup;graduallymove

thechoketowardtheRunposition.Waitfor

theenginetorunsmoothlybeforeeachchoke

adjustment.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoa

poweroutlet,someonecaninadvertently

startthemachineandinjurepeopleor

damageproperty.

Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouare

notstartingthemachine.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.MovethethrottletotheSLOWposition,andthen

totheSTOPposition(Figure25).Youcanalso

shutofftheenginebypullingtheignitionkey

outwardtothemiddleposition.

STOP

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Figure25

2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving

theoperatingposition.

3.Removetheignitionkeytopreventaccidental

starting.

4.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebyrotatingit

clockwise(Figure26).

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Figure26

5.Pulltherecoilstarter3or4times.

Note:Thishelpspreventtherecoilstarterfrom

freezingup.

OperatingtheTraction

Drive

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,

themachinemaymoveinthedirection

oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury

and/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjust

itproperly,ifnecessary;refertoChecking

andAdjustingtheTractionCable(page21)for

moreinformation.

Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe

tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe

tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting

theTractionCable(page21)ortakethemachine

toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft

(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure27).

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Figure27

2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetraction

lever.

OperatingtheSpeed

Selector

Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reverse

gears.T ochangespeeds,releasethetractionlever

andshiftthespeed-selectorlevertothedesired

position(Figure28).Theleverlocksinanotchat

eachspeedselection.

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Figure28

Operatingthe

Auger/ImpellerDrive

1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeeze

theright(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip

(Figure29).

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Figure29

2.Tostoptheaugerandimpeller,releasetheright

lever.

Important:Whenyouengageboththe

auger/impellerleverandthetractionlever,

thetractionleverlockstheauger/impeller

leverdown,freeingyourrighthand.To

releasebothlevers,simplyreleasetheleft

(traction)lever.

3.Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotatewhen

youreleasetheauger/impellerlever,donot

operatethemachine.Checktheauger/impeller

cable;refertoCheckingandAdjustingthe

Auger/ImpellerCable(page21)andadjustitif

necessary.Otherwise,takethemachinetoan

AuthorizedDealerforservice.

WARNING

Iftheaugerandimpellercontinue

torotatewhenyoureleasethe

auger/impellerlever,youcouldseriously

injureyourselforothers.

Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan

AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

OperatingtheQuickStick®

HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStick

tomovethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.

Releasethetriggercaptolockthedischargechute

andchutedeectorintoposition(Figure30).

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Figure30

MovingtheDischargeChute

HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick

Sticktothelefttomovethedischargechutetothe

left;movetheQuickSticktotherighttomovethe

dischargechutetotheright(Figure31).

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Figure31

•Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe

Discharge-ChuteLatch(page24).

•Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasit

doestotheright,ensurethatthecableisroutedto

theinsideofthehandles.Referto1Installingthe

UpperHandle(page6).

•Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyou

releasethetriggercap,refertoAdjustingthe

Discharge-ChuteLatch(page24).

MovingtheChuteDeector

HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick

Stickforwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveit

rearwardtoraisethechutedeector(Figure32).

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Figure32

UncloggingtheDischarge

Chute

WARNING

Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno

snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the

dischargechutemaybeclogged.

Neveruseyourhandstoclearaclogged

dischargechute.Thiscouldresultinpersonal

injury.

•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayinthe

operatingpositionandreleasetheleft(traction)

lever.Whilerunningtheauger/impeller,pushdown

onthehandlestoraisethefrontofthemachinea

fewcentimeters(inches)offthepavement.Then

liftthehandlesquicklytobumpthefrontofthe

machineonthepavement.Repeatifnecessary

untilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge

chute.

•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechuteby

bumpingthefrontofthemachine,shutoffthe

engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and

usethesnow-cleanouttool.

Important:Uncloggingthedischargechute

bybumpingthefrontofthemachineonthe

pavementmaycausetheskidstomove.Adjust

theskidsandtightentheskidboltssecurely;

refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper(page20).

OperatingTips

DANGER

Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpeller

andaugerrotateandcaninjureoramputate

handsorfeet.

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,

troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,

shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving

partstostop.Disconnectthewirefrom

thesparkplugandkeepitawayfromthe

plugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally

startingtheengine.

•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge

chute;refertoUncloggingtheDischarge

Chute(page17).Ifnecessary,usethe

snow-cleanouttool,notyourhands,to

removeanobstructionfromthedischarge

chute.

•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfrom

thedischargeopeningwhileoperatingthe

machine.

•Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyother

partofyourbodyorclothingawayfrom

concealed,moving,orrotatingparts.

WARNING

Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother

foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonal

injurytoyouorbystanders.

•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofall

objectsthattheaugercouldpickupand

throw.

•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthe

areaofoperation.

•AlwayssetthethrottletotheFASTpositionwhen

throwingsnow.

•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthe

wheelsslip,shiftthemachineintoalowergear.

•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthe

machineintoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuesto

rideup,liftuponthehandles.

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel

tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare

present,suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters,

orclothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore

storinginanyenclosure.

•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,

refertoPreparingtheMachineforStorage(page

25)forimportantdetails.

PreventingFreeze-upafter

Use

•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand

movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessive

forcewhentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.

Ifyouhavedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart,

starttheengineandletitrunforafewminutes.

•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunfor

afewminutestopreventmovingpartsfrom

freezing.Engagetheauger/impellertoclearany

remainingsnowfrominsidethehousing.Rotate

theQuickSticktopreventitfromfreezing.Shutoff

theengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and

removealliceandsnowfromthemachine.

•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoil-starthandle

severaltimesandpushtheelectric-startbutton

oncetopreventtherecoilstarterandelectric

starterfromfreezingup.

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ndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyourmachineat

www.Toro.com.

MaintenanceSafety

Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbefore

performinganymaintenanceonthemachine:

•Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service,or

adjustment,shutofftheengineandremovethe

key.Ifmajorrepairsareeverneeded,contactan

AuthorizedServiceDealer.

•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper

tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafe

workingcondition.

•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.

•PurchaseonlygenuineT ororeplacementparts

andaccessories.

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostop.

3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.Referto

ReplacingtheSparkPlug(page23).

CheckingtheEngine-Oil

Level

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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Figure33

CheckingandAdjustingthe

SkidsandScraper

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheskidsand

thescraperandadjustthemif

necessary.

Checktheskidsandthescrapertoensurethatthe

augerdoesnotcontactthepavedorgravelsurface.

Adjusttheskidsandthescraperasneededto

compensateforwear.

1.Checkthetirepressure;referto6Adjustingthe

TirePressure(page9).

2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe

augersidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddown

easily.

g019046

Figure34

1.3mm(1/8inch)

Important:Theaugerbladesmustbe

supportedabovethegroundbytheskids.

3.Ensurethatthescraperis3mm(1/8inch)above

andparalleltoalevelsurface.

Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,or

uneven,adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.For

gravelsurfaces,adjusttheskidsfurtherdownto

preventthemachinefrompickinguprocks.

4.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwith

theground.

5.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskids

totheaugersides.

Note:Toquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen,

supportthescraper3mm(1/8inch)offthe

pavement,thenadjusttheskidsdowntothe

pavement.

Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,

youcanturnthemoverandsettheunusedside

towardthepavement.

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