Toro Power Clear Snowthrower User manual

Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
Power Clear Snowthrower
Category
Snow throwers
Type
User manual
FormNo.3362-547RevB
PowerClear™Snowthrower
ModelNo.38587—SerialNo.310000001andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner’ s Man ual
issupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia
EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems,
maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe
orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.
Safety
ThissnowthrowermeetsorexceedstheB71.3
specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards
Instituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanual
beforeyoustarttheengine.
Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalert
youtopotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyall
safetymessagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoid
possibleinjuryordeath.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthissnowthrower
couldresultininjuryordeath.Toreducethis
potential,complywiththefollowingsafety
instructions.
©2009—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
Thissnowthroweriscapableofamputatinghands
andfeetandofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobserve
thefollowingsafetyinstructionscouldresultin
seriousinjury.
Training
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthe
machineandinthemanual(s)beforeoperatingthis
unit.Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsand
theproperuseoftheequipment.Knowhowtostop
theunitanddisengagethecontrolsquickly.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatetheequipment.
Neverallowadultstooperatetheequipmentwithout
properinstruction.
•Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,
particularlysmallchildren.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.
Preparation
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis
tobeusedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,
wires,andotherforeignobjects.
•Donotoperatetheequipmentwithoutwearing
adequatewintergarments.Avoidloosetting
clothingthatcangetcaughtinmovingparts.Wear
footwearthatwillimprovefootingonslippery
surfaces.
•Handlefuelwithcare;itishighlyammable.
–Useanapprovedfuelcontainer.
–Neveraddfueltoarunningengineorhotengine.
–Fillfueltankoutdoorswithextremecare.Never
llfueltankindoors.
–Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleorona
truckortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Always
placecontainersontheground,awayfromyour
vehicle,beforelling.
–Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefuelitonthe
ground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatrailerwithaportablecontainer,
ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
–Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimes,
untilrefuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzle
lock-opendevice.
–Replacegasolinecapsecurelyandwipeupspilled
fuel.
–Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing
immediately.
•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby
themanufacturerforallunitswithelectricstarting
motors.
•Donotattempttoclearsnowfromagravelor
crushedrocksurface.Thisproductisintendedfor
useonlyonpavedsurfaces.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile
theengineisrunning(exceptwhenspecically
recommendedbymanufacturer).
•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduring
operationorwhileperforminganadjustmentor
repairtoprotecteyesfromforeignobjectsthatmay
bethrownfromthemachine.
Operation
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor
crossinggraveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertfor
hiddenhazardsortrafc.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,
removetheignitionkey,thoroughlyinspectthesnow
throwerforanydamage,andrepairthedamage
beforerestartingandoperatingthesnowthrower.
•Iftheunitshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stop
theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.
Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.
•Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperating
position,beforeuncloggingtherotorbladehousing
ordischargechute,andwhenmakinganyrepairs,
adjustmentsorinspections.
•Whencleaning,repairing,orinspectingthesnow
thrower,stoptheengineandmakecertainthatthe
rotorbladesandallmovingpartshavestopped.
•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting
theengineandfortransportingthesnowthrower
inoroutofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;
exhaustfumesaredangerous.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.
•Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutproper
guardsandothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplace
andworking.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas
wherepropertydamagecanoccur.Keepchildren
andothersaway.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattempting
toclearsnowattoofastarate.
•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupwiththe
snowthrower.
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•Disengagepowertotherotorbladeswhensnow
throweristransportedornotinuse.
•Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgood
visibilityorlight.Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,and
keeparmholdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.
ClearingaCloggedDischarge
Chute
Handcontactwiththerotatingrotorbladesinsidethe
dischargechuteisthemostcommoncauseofinjury
associatedwithsnowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto
cleanoutthedischargechute.
Toclearthechute:
•Shuttheengineoff!
•Wait10secondstobesuretherotorbladeshave
stoppedrotating.
•Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstobesuretheequipmentisinsafeworking
condition.
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltank
insideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,
suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothes
dryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringin
anyenclosure.
•AlwaysrefertotheOperator’sManualforimportant
detailsifthesnowthroweristobestoredforan
extendedperiod.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
•Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowingsnow
topreventfreeze-upoftherotorblades.
ToroSnowthrowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou
mustknow.
•Rotatingrotorbladescaninjurengersor
hands.Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthesnowthrower.
Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart
ofyourbodyorclothingawayfrommovingor
rotatingparts.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairing,andinspecting
thesnowthrower,andbeforeuncloggingthe
dischargechute,stoptheengine,removethekey,
andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,stopthe
engine,removetheignitionkey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostop.
•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,
illegible,orlost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginning
operation.Also,tightenanyloosefasteners.
•Donotsmokewhilehandlinggasoline.
•Donotusethesnowthroweronaroof.
•Donottouchtheenginewhileitisrunningorsoon
afterithasstoppedbecausetheenginemaybehot
enoughtocauseaburn.
•Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructions
describedinthismanual.Beforeperformingany
maintenance,service,oradjustment,stoptheengine
andremovethekey.Ifmajorrepairsareeverneeded,
contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
•Whenstoringthesnowthrowerformorethan30
days,drainthefuelfromthefueltanktoprevent
apotentialhazard.Storefuelinanapprovedfuel
container.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch
beforestoringthesnowthrower.
•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamaged
decals.
94-2577
1.Toengagetherotorblades,holdthecontrolbaragainst
thehandle.
2.Todisengagetherotorblades,releasethecontrolbar.
104-4135
110–9382
1.Choke
114-1707
Orderpartno.114-3752
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
5.EngineswitchOff
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,rotorblades—stop
theenginebeforeleaving
themachine.
6.Primer
3.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine.
7.Pushtheprimertwiceto
primetheengine.
4.EngineswitchOn
114-3793
1.Hotsurface(onexhaustbafe)
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
1.
Nopartsrequired
–
Unfoldthehandle.
Dischargechute1
Chutehandle
1
Phillipsheadscrews3
Washers3
2.
Locknuts3
Installthedischargechute.
1.UnfoldingtheHandle
Procedure
1.Loosenthehandleknobs,pulloutthe“U”-shaped
handlelocksuntilyoucanmovethehandlefreely,
androtatethehandletotheoperatingposition
(Figure3).
Figure3
1.“U”-shapedhandlelock(2)
2.Handleknobs
2.Inserttheendofthe“U”-shapedhandlelockinto
theopenholeinthehandleandtightenthehandle
knobsuntiltheyaresnug(Figure4).
Figure4
Important:Ensurethatyoudonotpinchor
kinkthecontrolcable(Figure5).
Figure5
1.Controlcable
5
2.InstallingtheDischarge
Chute
1Dischargechute
1
Chutehandle
3Phillipsheadscrews
3Washers
3Locknuts
Procedure
Installthedischargechuteasshown(Figure6).
Figure6
3.AdjustingtheControlCable
Procedure
RefertoAdjustingtheControlCableinMaintenance.
ProductOverview
Figure7
1.Rotorblades
6.Controlbar
2.ChuteDeector
7.Recoilstarthandle
3.Dischargechutehandle8.Handle
4.Ignitionkey9.Fueltankcap
5.Handleknobs
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyou
andothers.
•Topreventastaticchargefromigniting
thegasoline,placethecontainerand/or
snowthroweronthegroundbeforelling,
notinavehicleoronanobject.
•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineis
cold.Wipeupspills.
•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingor
aroundanopenameorsparks.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,
outofthereachofchildren.
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MixingGasolineandOil
Thissnowthrowerusesa50:1gasoline-to-oilmixture.
UseToro50:12-CycleOil(FuelStabilizerAdded)
oranequivalenthigh-grade,NMMATCW3-certied
2-cycleoil.
Important:Topreventenginedamage,donotuse
automotiveoil(suchasSAE30or10W30)orfuel
mixedatthewronggasoline-to-oilratio.
1.PourahalfUSgallon(1.9liters)offresh,unleaded
gasolineintoanapprovedfuelcontainer.
2.Add2-cycleoiltothegasolineaccordingtothechart
below(Figure8).
Figure8
50:1Gasoline-to-OilRatioMixingChart
GasolineOil
1.5USgallons(5.7liters)4.0ounces(120ml)
2USgallons(7.6liters)5.2ounces(160ml)
3USgallons(11.4liters)8.0ounces(240ml)
3.Installthecaponthefuelcontainer.
4.Shakethecontainertomixthegasolineandoil
thoroughly.
5.Slowlyremovethecapandaddtheremaining
amountofgasoline.
Note:Donotmixgasolineandoilinthefueltank.
Oilatroomtemperaturemixeseasierandmore
thoroughlythancoldoil.Oilbelow32°F(0°C)
requiresadditionalmixing.
FillingtheFuelTank
Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedgasoline(Figure9).
Figure9
1.1/4inch(6mm)
Important:DonotuseE85orE20fuel.Alternative
fuelswithhighalcoholcontentcancausehard
starting,poorengineperformance,andmaycause
internalenginedamage.
StartingtheEngine
1.TurntheignitionkeyclockwisetotheOnposition
(Figure10).
Figure10
2.Movethechokelevertotheright(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Chokelever
3.Firmlypushintheprimer2timeswithyourthumb,
holdingtheprimerinaforasecondbeforereleasing
iteachtime(Figure12).
Figure12
1.Primer
Note:Removeyourglovewhenyoupushinthe
primersothataircannotescapefromtheprimer
hole.
Important:Donotusetheprimerorthe
chokeiftheenginehasbeenrunningasishot.
Excessiveprimingmayoodtheengineand
preventitfromstarting.
4.Pulltherecoilstarthandle(Figure13).
Figure13
5.Whiletheengineisrunning,pushinthechokelever.
EngagingtheRotorBlades
Toengagetherotorblades,holdthecontrolbaragainst
thehandle(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Controlbar
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DisengagingtheRotorBlades
Todisengagetherotorblades,releasethecontrolbar
(Figure15).
Figure15
StoppingtheEngine
Tostoptheengine,turntheignitionkey
counterclockwisetotheOffposition(Figure16).
Figure16
AdjustingtheDischargeChute
Toadjustthedischargechute,movethechutehandle
andthechutedeectorhandleasshown(Figure17).
Figure17
1.Chutehandle2.Chutedeectorhandle
PreventingFreeze-upafter
Use
•Lettheenginerunforafewminutestoprevent
movingpartsfromfreezing.Stoptheengine,wait
forallmovingpartstostop,andremoveiceand
snowfromthesnowthrower.
•Cleanoffanysnowandicefromthebaseofthe
chute.
•Rotatethedischargechuteleftandrighttofreeit
fromanyicebuildup.
•WiththeignitionkeyintheOffposition,pullthe
recoilstarterhandleseveraltimestopreventthe
recoilstarterfromfreezingup.
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand
movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforce
whentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhave
difcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart,startthe
engineandletitrunforafewminutes.
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OperatingTips
Therotorbladescanthrowstones,toys,and
otherforeignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonal
injurytotheoperatorortobystanders.
•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects
thattherotorbladescouldpickupand
throw.
•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthe
areaofoperation.
•Removethesnowassoonaspossibleafteritfalls.
•Ifthesnowthrowerdoesnotpropelitselfforward
onslipperysurfacesorinheavysnow,pushforward
onthehandle,butallowthesnowthrowertowork
atitsownpace.
•Overlapeachswathtoensurecompletesnow
removal.
•Dischargethesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.
•Iftheengineisrunningnormallybutthemachine
doesnotthrowsnowasfarasitusuallydoes,
performthefollowingstepsasneededuntilthe
problemissolved:
1.Checkthecontrolcableadjustmentandadjustit
ifnecessary;refertoAdjustingtheControlCable.
2.Inspecttherotorbladesforexcessivewear(refer
toCheckingtheRotorBlades),andhavean
AuthorizedDealerreplacethemifnecessary.
3.Replacethedrivebelt;refertoReplacingthe
DriveBelt.
4.Ifnoneoftheprocedureslistedabovesolvesthe
problem,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Afterthersthour
•Checkthecontrolcableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.
Yearly
•Checkthecontrolcableandadjustitifnecessary.
•InspecttherotorbladesandhaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacetherotor
bladesandscraperifnecessary.
•Servicethesparkplugandreplaceitifnecessary.
•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.
•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectthedrivebeltandreplaceitifnecessary.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Preparethesnowthrowerforstorage.
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AdjustingtheControlCable
CheckingtheControlCable
ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour—Check
thecontrolcableandadjustitif
necessary.
Yearly—Checkthecontrolcableand
adjustitifnecessary.
Movethecontrolbarbacktowardthehandletoremove
theslackinthecontrolcable(Figure18).
Figure18
1.Controlbar2.1/16-inchto1/8-inch(2
mmto3mm)gap
Note:Ensurethata1/16-inchto1/8-inch(2mmto3
mm)gapexistsbetweenthecontrolbarandthehandle
(Figure18).
Important:Thecontrolcablemustcontainsome
slackwhenyoudisengagethecontrolbarforthe
rotorbladestostopproperly.
AdjustingtheControlCable
1.Slideupthespringcoverandunhookthespring
fromtheadjusterlink(Figure19).
Figure19
1.Adjusterlink
3.Springcover
2.Z-tting
4.Unhookthespringhere.
Note:Youcanpulluptheadjusterlinkandcableto
makeunhookingthespringeasier.
2.MovetheZ-ttingtoahigherorlowerholeonthe
adjusterlinkasneededtoobtainthe1/16-inchto
1/8-inch(2mmto3mm)gapbetweenthecontrol
barandthehandle(Figure19).
Note:MovingtheZ-ttinghigherdecreasesthe
gapbetweenthecontrolbarandthehandle;moving
itlowerincreasesthegap.
3.Hookthespringtotheadjusterlinkandslidethe
springcoverovertheadjusterlink.
4.Checktheadjustment;refertoCheckingtheControl
Cable.
Note:Afterextendeduse,thedrivebeltmaywear
andloseitsproperbelttension.Ifthedrivebelt
slips(continuouslysqueals)underaheavyload,
disconnectthespringfromtheadjustorlinkand
movetheupperendofthespringtotheholethat
isfurtherfromthepivotpointinthecontrolbar
(Figure20).Thenconnectthespringtotheadjustor
linkandadjustthecontrolcable.
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Figure20
1.Upperendofspring
3.Pivotpoint
2.Inserttheupperendof
springintothishole
4.Removetheupperendof
springfromthishole
Note:Thebeltmayslip(squeal)inwetconditions;
todryoutthedrivesystem,starttherotorandrun
itwithoutaloadfor30seconds.
InspectingtheRotorBlades
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Inspecttherotorbladesand
haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer
replacetherotorbladesandscraperif
necessary.
Beforeeachsession,inspecttherotorbladesforwear.
Whenarotorbladeedgehasworndowntothewear
indicatorhole,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer
replacetherotorbladesandthescraper(Figure21).
Figure21
1.Wearindicatorhole
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Servicethesparkplugand
replaceitifnecessary.
UseaNGKBPMR4Asparkplugorequivalent.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Rotatethedischargechutesothatitfacesforward.
3.Removethedischargechute;refertothegurein
InstallingtheDischargeChuteprocedureinthe
Setupsection.
4.Removethe4screwsthatsecuretheshroud
(Figure22).
Figure22
1.Screw(4)3.Spark-plugwire
2.Shroud
5.Removethefueltankcap.
6.Removetheshroud(Figure22).
7.Installthefueltankcap.
8.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
9.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
10.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.
Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,or
dirtysparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodes
becausegritenteringthecylindercandamage
theengine.
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11.Setthegapontheplugto0.030inch(0.76mm)
(Figure23).
Figure23
1.Centerelectrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)
2.Sideelectrode
12.Installthesparkplugandtightenitsecurely.
13.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
14.Removethefueltankcap.
15.Installtheshroudwiththescrewsyouremovedin
step4.
Note:Ensurethattheupperandlowershroudst
togetherinthesidegrooves.
16.Installthefueltankcap.
17.Installthechuteseal,thedischargechute,andthe
dischargechutehandleontothesnowthrowerusing
thehardwareyouremovedinstep3.
Note:Thesmallscrewgoesthroughthesmallhole
inthechutesealatthefrontofthedischargechute
opening.
ReplacingtheDriveBelt
Ifdrivebeltbecomesworn,oil-soaked,excessively
cracked,frayed,orotherwisedamaged,replacethebelt.
1.Removethedrivebeltcoverbyremovingthe3bolts
asshowninFigureFigure24.
Figure24
1.Drivebeltcover6.Drivebelt
2.Bolt(3)7.Rotorshaft
3.Rotorpulleybolt
8.Brakespring(unhookfrom
idlerarmhere)
4.Curvedwasher
9.Idlerpulley
5.Rotorpulley10.Enginepulley
2.Unhookthebrakespringfromtheidlerarmto
releasethebelttension(Figure24).
3.Removethescrewandcurvedwasherthatholdsthe
rotorpulley(Figure24).
4.Removetherotorpulleyandthedrivebelt
(Figure24).
5.Installthenewdrivebelt,routingitasshownin
(Figure25).
Figure25
1.Brakespring(installon
idlerarmhere)
3.Enginepulley
2.Idlerpulley4.Rotorpulley
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Note:Routethenewdrivebeltrstaroundthe
enginepulley,thentheidlerpulley,andnallyaround
thelooserotorpulleypositionedjustabovetherotor
shaft(Figure24).
6.Installtherotorpulleyontotherotorshaft
(Figure24).
7.Installthecurvedwasherandtherotorpulleybolt
andtightenthemsecurely(Figure24).
Note:Theconcavesideofthecurvedwashergoes
againsttheoutsideofthepulley.
8.Installthebrakespringontotheidlerarm(Figure25).
9.Installthedrivebeltcoverwiththeboltsyou
removedinstep1.
Note:Ensurethatthedrivebeltisproperlyadjusted
andoperating;refertoCheckingtheControlCable
andAdjustingtheControlCable.
Storage
StoringtheSnowthrower
•Gasolinefumesarehighlyammable,
explosive,anddangerousifinhaled.Ifyou
storetheproductinanareawithanopen
ame,thegasolinefumesmayigniteand
causeanexplosion.
•Donotstorethesnowthrowerinahouse
(livingarea),basement,oranyotherarea
whereignitionsourcesmaybepresent,
suchashotwaterandspaceheaters,clothes
dryers,furnaces,andotherlikeappliances.
Important:Donotusethechutehandletoliftthe
snowthrower.Thiscandamagethechutehandle.
1.Addafuelstabilizer/conditionertothefuelinthe
fueltankasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.
2.Runtheenginefor5minutestodistributethe
conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.
3.Stoptheengineandallowittocool.
4.Useahandpumptopumpthefuelfromthefuel
tankintoanapprovedfuelcontainer,orrunthe
engineuntilitstops.
5.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
6.Chokeorprimetheengine,startitathirdtime,and
runtheengineuntilitwillnotstart.
7.Slowlypulltherecoilstarteruntilyoufeelresistance
duetocompressionpressure,thenstop.
8.Releasethestartertensiongraduallybyallowingthe
ropetogobackslowlytopreventtheenginefrom
thereversingduetocompressionpressure.
9.Disposeofunusedfuelproperly.Recycleit
accordinglytolocalcodes,oruseitinyour
automobile.
Note:Donotstorestabilizedfuelformorethan
90days.
10.Cleanthesnowthrower.
11.Tightenanyloosefasteners.Repairorreplaceany
damagedparts.
12.Coverthesnowthrowerandstoreitinaclean,dry
placeoutofthereachofchildren.Allowtheengine
tocoolbeforestoringitinanyenclosure.
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Notes:
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CCR
PowerClear
Single-StageSnowthrowers
TheToro2-YearGTSStartingGuaranteeand
TheToroTotalCoverageGuarantee
ATwo-YearFullWarranty(45DayLimitedWarrantyforCommercialUse)
TheToroStartingGuarantee
TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuant
toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlyguaranteethatyourT oroGTS
(GuaranteedtoStart)engine,whenusedforresidentialpurposes*,will
startontherstorsecondpullfortwo(2)yearsfromthedateofpurchase,
ifyouprovidetheroutinemaintenanceitrequires,orwewillxitfreeof
charge.
Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay
transportationcosts.
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto
anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheToroProduct
listedbelowifusedforresidentialpurposes*,ifdefectiveinmaterialsor
workmanshiporifitstopsfunctioningduetothefailureofacomponent
fortheperiodlistedbelow.
Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay
transportationcosts.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
PowerClearSnowthrowersandAttachments
2years
LimitedWarrantyforCommercialUse
Gas-poweredToroProductsusedforcommercial,institutional,or
rentaluse,arewarrantedfor45daysagainstdefectsinmaterialsor
workmanship.Componentsfailingduetonormalweararenotcovered
bythiswarranty.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourToroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor
workmanship,followthisprocedure:
1.ContactanyAuthorizedToroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir
dealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheYellow
Pagesofyourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)or
accessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.com.Youmayalsocallthenumbers
listedinitem#3tousethe24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe
ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermine
ifitiscoveredunderwarranty.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s
analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
CustomerCareDepartment,ConsumerDivision
TheT oroCompany
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1196
Tollfreeat866-336-5205(U.S.customers)
Tollfreeat866-854–9033(Canadiancustomers)
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance
proceduresdescribedintheOperator’sManual.Suchroutine
maintenance,whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem
coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress
warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:
•Costofregularmaintenanceorwearparts,suchasrotorblades
(paddles),scraperblades,belts,fuel,lubricants,oilchanges,spark
plugs,cable/linkageorbrakeadjustments
•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires
replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretousefreshfuel(lessthanone
monthold),orfailuretoproperlypreparetheunitpriortoanyperiod
ofnon-useoveronemonth
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
•Operationalmisuse,neglect,oraccidents
•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorized
ToroServiceDealer
•Repairsoradjustmentstocorrectstartingdifcultiesduetothe
following:
—failuretofollowpropermaintenanceprocedures
—snowthrowerauger/paddlesstrikinganobject
—contaminantsinthefuelsystem
—improperfuelorfuel/oilmixture(consultyourOperator’sManual
ifindoubt)
—failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-useover
onemonth
•Specialoperationalconditionswherestartingmayrequiremorethan
twopulls:
—rsttimestartsafterextendedperiodofnon-useoverthreemonths
orseasonalstorage
—improperstartingprocedures
Ifyouarehavingdifcultystartingyourunit,pleasechecktheOperator’s
Manualtoensurethatyouareusingthecorrectstartingprocedures.This
cansaveanunnecessaryvisittoaServiceDealer.
GeneralConditions
Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan
AuthorizedToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.
RepairbyanAuthorizedToroServiceDealerisyoursoleremedyunder
thiswarranty.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor
indirect,incidental,orconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe
useoftheToroProductscoveredbythesewarranties,includingany
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof
repairsunderthesewarranties.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential
damages,sotheaboveexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother
rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedToroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirToroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain
guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor’sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining
guaranteeinformation,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatToroWarrantyCompany.
*Residentialpurposesmeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanonelocation,orinstitutionalorrentaluse,isconsidered
commercialuse,andthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.
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Toro Power Clear Snowthrower User manual

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Model
Power Clear Snowthrower
Category
Snow throwers
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User manual
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