FormNo.3438-837RevC
SnowThrower
TXL2000andCompactToolCarriers
ModelNo.22583—SerialNo.320000001andUp
ModelNo.22585—SerialNo.320000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3438-837*
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
ThissnowthrowerisintendedtobeusedonaToro
toolcarrierorcompacttoolcarrier.Itisdesigned
primarilyforremovingsnowfrompavedsurfaces,
suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks,andothersurfaces
fortrafconresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itis
notdesignedforremovingmaterialsotherthansnow,
norisitamodelwithapivotingscraperdesignedfor
clearingoffgravelsurfaces.Itisnotdesignedforuse
onnon-T orotractionunits.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.T oro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.
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additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Themodel
andserialnumbersareprintedonaplatelocatedon
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thespaceprovided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
Model22585shown
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SlopeSafety.......................................................3
SnowThrowerSafety.........................................4
MaintenanceandStorageSafety........................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
Setup........................................................................6
1InstallingtheAccessoryPort............................6
2InstalltheAttachment......................................6
3InstallingtheControlBox.................................7
ProductOverview.....................................................8
Controls.............................................................8
Specications....................................................8
Attachments/Accessories...................................8
Operation..................................................................9
InstallingandRemovingtheAttachment.............9
AdjustingtheSkids.............................................9
OperatingtheSnowThrower............................10
ClearingaCloggedSnowThrower....................11
TransportPosition.............................................11
OperatingTips..................................................11
Maintenance...........................................................12
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........12
GreasingtheSnowThrower.............................12
CheckingandReplacingtheSkids....................13
ReplacingtheScraperBlade............................13
CheckingtheHydraulicLines...........................14
Storage...................................................................14
Troubleshooting......................................................15
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIB71.3-2014.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
•Donottransportanattachmentwiththe
armsraisedorextended;alwaystransportthe
attachmentclosetotheground,withtheloader
armsretracted;refertoTransportPosition(page
11).
•Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedforburied
linesandotherobjects,anddonotdiginmarked
areas.
•ReadandunderstandthecontentofthisOperator’s
Manualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operatethemachine.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthemoving
componentsandattachments.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging
themachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SlopeSafety
•Operatethemachineupanddownslopeswith
theheavyendofthemachineuphill.Weight
distributionchangeswithattachments.This
attachmentmakesthefrontofmachinetheheavy
end.
•Keeptheattachmentintheloweredposition
withtheloaderarmsretractedwhenonslopes.
Raisingtheattachmentorextendingtheloader
armsonaslopeaffectsthestabilityofthemachine.
3
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
andtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Operatingthemachineonany
slopeoruneventerrainrequiresextracaution.
•Establishyourownproceduresandrulesfor
operatingonslopes.Theseproceduresmust
includesurveyingthesitetodeterminewhich
slopesaresafeformachineoperation.Always
usecommonsenseandgoodjudgmentwhen
performingthissurvey.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Ground
conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.
•Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope.Ifthe
machinelosestraction,proceedslowly,straight
downtheslope.
•Avoidturningonslopes.Ifyoumustturn,turn
slowlyandkeeptheheavyendofthemachine
uphill.
•Keepallmovementsonslopesslowandgradual.
Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedor
direction.
•Ifyoufeeluneasyoperatingthemachineona
slope,donotdoit.
•Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps,asuneventerrain
couldoverturnthemachine.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
•Usecautionwhenoperatingonwetsurfaces.
Reducedtractioncouldcausesliding.
•Evaluatetheareatoensurethatthegroundis
stableenoughtosupportthemachine.
•Usecautionwhenoperatingthemachinenearthe
following:
–Drop-offs
–Ditches
–Embankments
–Bodiesofwater
Themachinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifatrackor
wheelgoesovertheedgeortheedgecavesin.
Maintainasafedistancebetweenthemachine
andanyhazard.
•Donotremoveoraddattachmentsonaslope.
•Donotparkthemachineonahillsideorslope.
SnowThrowerSafety
•Shutofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthemachine
andalwaysuseastick
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethemachine
istobeusedandremovealldoormats,sleds,
boards,wires,andotherforeignobjects.
•Lettheengineandmachineadjusttooutdoor
temperaturesbeforestartingtoclearthesnow.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas
wherepropertydamagecanoccur.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,
especiallywhenoperatingthemachineinreverse.
•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepower
totheauger.
•Keeptheareaofoperationfreeofallobjects
thatcouldbepickedupandthrownbythe
auger/impeller.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe
machineonorcrossinggraveldrives,walks,or
roads.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.
MaintenanceandStorage
Safety
•Checkfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstoensurethattheequipmentisinsafe
operatingcondition.
•RefertotheOperator’sManualforimportant
detailsifyoustoretheattachmentforanextended
periodoftime
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,
asnecessary.
4
SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsare
easilyvisibletotheoperatorandare
locatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatis
damagedormissing.
Decal93-7309isusedonModel22583only.
decal93-7309
93-7309
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—removethekey
andreadtheinstructionsbeforeperformingmaintenance.
decal133-8061
133-8061
decal139-8896
139-8896
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardoffoot,auger—keep
bystandersaway.
decal139-8895
139-8895
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
3.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
away.
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardoffoot,
auger—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
4.Warning—removethekey
fromtheignitionbefore
servicingthemachine.
Decal93-7309isusedonModel22585only.
decal144-1299
144-1299
1.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhand;impeller
2.Donotplaceyourhandin
thechute.
5
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
1
Accessoryportkit(soldseparately)
1Installtheaccessoryport.
2
Nopartsrequired
–
Installtheattachment.
3
Nopartsrequired
–
Installthecontrolbox.
1
InstallingtheAccessory
Port
TX427andTX525Only
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Accessoryportkit(soldseparately)
Procedure
RefertotheInstallationInstructionsforthekit.
2
InstalltheAttachment
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertotheOperator’sManualforthetractionunitfor
theinstallationprocedure.
Important:Beforeinstallingtheattachment,
positionthemachineonalevelsurface,ensure
thatthemountplatesarefreeofanydirtordebris,
andensurethatthepinsrotatefreely.Ifthepins
donotrotatefreely,greasethem.
Note:Alwaysusethetractionunittoliftandmove
theattachment.
WARNING
Ifyoudonotfullyseatthequick-attach
pinsthroughtheattachmentmountplate,
theattachmentcouldfalloffthemachine,
crushingyouorbystanders.
Ensurethatthequick-attachpinsarefully
seatedintheattachmentmountplate.
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluidinjected
intotheskinmustbesurgicallyremoved
withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwith
thisformofinjury;otherwise,gangrenemay
result.
•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhoses
andlinesareingoodconditionandall
hydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight
beforeapplyingpressuretothehydraulic
system.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks;neveruseyourhands.
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CAUTION
Hydrauliccouplers,hydrauliclines/valves,
andhydraulicuidmaybehot.Ifyoucontact
hotcomponents,youmaybeburned.
•Weargloveswhenoperatingthehydraulic
couplers.
•Allowthemachinetocoolbeforetouching
hydrauliccomponents.
•Donottouchhydraulicuidspills.
3
InstallingtheControlBox
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Routethewireharnessfromtheattachment,
alongthehydraulichoses,tothecontrolpanel.
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Figure3
CompactT oolCarriers(TX1000shown)
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Figure4
TXL2000withtelescopingarms
2.Placethecontrolboxonthecontrolpanel.
Note:Themagnetsunderthecontrollerwill
holditinplace.
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Figure5
TX1000Shown
1.12Vplug
2.Controlbox
3.Plugthewireharnessinthe12Vpowersocket.
4.Securethewireharnesstothehydraulichoses
andsecureanyexcesswireusingcableties.
7
ProductOverview
Controls
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Figure6
1.Deectoranglecontrol2.Chutedirectioncontrol
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Model22583
Width
163cm(64inches)
Clearingwidth136cm(53-1/2inches)
Length
101cm(39.8inches)
Height
148cm(58.4inches)
Weight
422kg(930lb)
Model22585
Width
123cm(48-1/2inches)
Clearingwidth113cm(44-1/2inches)
Length
94cm(37inches)
Height
137cm(54inches)
Weight
276kg(609lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
8
Operation
Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefrom
thenormaloperatingposition.
InstallingandRemoving
theAttachment
RefertotheOperator’sManualforthetractionunitfor
theinstallationandremovalprocedure.
Important:Beforeinstallingtheattachment,
positionthemachineonalevelsurface,ensure
thatthemountplatesarefreeofanydirtordebris,
andensurethatthepinsrotatefreely.Ifthepins
donotrotatefreely,greasethem.
Note:Alwaysusethetractionunittoliftandmove
theattachment.
WARNING
Ifyoudonotfullyseatthequick-attach
pinsthroughtheattachmentmountplate,
theattachmentcouldfalloffthemachine,
crushingyouorbystanders.
Ensurethatthequick-attachpinsarefully
seatedintheattachmentmountplate.
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluidinjected
intotheskinmustbesurgicallyremoved
withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwith
thisformofinjury;otherwise,gangrenemay
result.
•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhoses
andlinesareingoodconditionandall
hydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight
beforeapplyingpressuretothehydraulic
system.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks;neveruseyourhands.
CAUTION
Hydrauliccouplers,hydrauliclines/valves,
andhydraulicuidmaybehot.Ifyoucontact
hotcomponents,youmaybeburned.
•Weargloveswhenoperatingthehydraulic
couplers.
•Allowthemachinetocoolbeforetouching
hydrauliccomponents.
•Donottouchhydraulicuidspills.
AdjustingtheSkids
Model22583
Thedistancebetweenthescraperbladeandthe
groundiscontrolledbyskidsoneachsideofthe
housing.Adjusttheheightsothatthescraperblade
doesnotcatchonunevensurfaces.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage
theparkingbrake(ifequipped).
2.Raisethesnowthrower30cm(12inches)off
theground.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Loosentheboltssecuringtheskidstothe
housing.
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Figure7
1.Skid
2.Bolts
5.Starttheengine,lowertheloaderarms,andtilt
thesnowthrowertothedesiredscraperblade
position.
Important:Forcracked,rough,oruneven
surfaces,positionthescraperbladehigher
abovethesurface.
Forsmooth,pavedsurfaces,positionthe
scraperbladeisclosertothesurface.
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Note:Youcanalsoplaceasturdyobjectofthe
desiredscraperheightunderthescraperand
lowerthescraperontoit.
6.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
7.Positiontheskidsevenlyonbothsidessothat
thebottomedgescontactorareparallelwiththe
surface.
Important:Notpositioningtheskidsevenly
orparallelwiththesurfacecausespremature
wear.
8.Tightenthefasteners.
Model22585
Thedistancebetweenthescraperbladeandthe
groundiscontrolledbyskidsoneachsideofthe
housing.Adjusttheheightsothatthescraperblade
doesnotcatchonunevensurfaces.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage
theparkingbrake(ifequipped).
2.Raisethesnowthrower30cm(12inches)off
theground.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Removethenuts,washers,andboltssecuring
theskidstothehousing.
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Figure8
1.Nut(2)3.Washer(2)
2.Skid4.Bolt(2)
5.Positiontheskidsevenlyonbothsidessothat
theyareparallelwiththesurfaceandinstallthe
fasteners.
Important:Forcracked,rough,oruneven
surfaces,positiontheskidslower.
Forsmooth,pavedsurfaces,positionthe
skidshighersothatthescraperbladeis
closertothesurface.
Important:Notpositioningtheskidsevenly
orparallelwiththesurfacecausespremature
wear.
OperatingtheSnow
Thrower
Usethedetentposition(ifapplicable)asyouoperate
thesnowthrower.Settheenginespeedtolowthrottle
andengagetheauxiliaryhydrauliccontrolstostart
theauger.
Note:Thefanshouldspinclockwise,andtheauger
shouldspincounterclockwisewhenviewedfromthe
leftsidefromtheoperatingposition.Ifthefanorauger
spinsinthewrongdirection,switchthecouplerson
thehydraulichoses.
Important:Fortelescopingmachines,operate
thesnowthrowerwiththeloaderarmsretracted;
extendingthearmscoulddamagethewire
harnessandcontrolbox.
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ClearingaCloggedSnow
Thrower
WARNING
Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno
snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the
dischargechutemaybeclogged.
Neveruseyourhandstoclearaclogged
dischargechute.Thiscouldresultinpersonal
injury.
Note:Ifanobjectislodgedintheauger,reversethe
hydraulicow.Ifthisdoesnotdislodgetheobject,
continueasfollows.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage
theparkingbrake(ifequipped).
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Disconnectthehydraulichoses.
4.Useasticktoclearthesnowthrower.
5.Connectthehydraulichosesbeforeresuming
operation.
TransportPosition
Whentransportingtheattachment,keepitasclose
tothegroundaspossible,nomorethan15cm(6
inches)abovetheground.Tiltitrearward.
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Figure9
1.Nomorethan15cm(6
inches)abovetheground
2.Tilttheattachment
rearward.
OperatingTips
•Engageanddisengagethesnowthrowerauger
atlowthrottle.
•Usethechutedirectioncontroltorotatethechute
180°sidetoside.
•Whenclearingsnowwhenyoucandischargesnow
onbothsidesofthepath,clearthesnowfromthe
centerofthepathandthenclearoutwards.
•Whenclearingsnowwith1dischargedirection,
clearsnowfurtherfromthedischargeareaand
thencleartowardthedischargearea.
•Usethedeectoranglecontroltomovethechute
deectorupanddowntocontroltheheightand
distancesnowisthrown.
•Removesnowassoonaspossibleafteritfalls.
Thisproducesthebestsnowremovalresults.
•Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible
andoverlapeachpasstoensurecompletesnow
removal.Ifthetracksorwheelsslip,reducethe
forwardspeed.
•Runthesnowthrowerforafewminutesafter
clearingsnowsomovingpartsdonotfreeze.
•Donotoverloadthesnowthrowerbyclearing
snowattoofastarate.Iftheengineslowsdown,
reducetheforwardspeedtosupplymorepowerto
thesnowthrower.
•Donotusethesnowthrowertopushsnow.
Reducetheforwardspeedandallowthesnow
throwertocollectanddischargethesnow.
•Insomesnowandcoldweatherconditions,some
controlsandmovingpartsmayfreeze.Therefore,
whenanycontrolbecomesdifculttooperate,
shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop;thencheckallpartsforfreezeup.Donot
useexcessiveforcewhentryingtooperate
frozencontrols.Freeallcontrolsandmoving
partsbeforeoperating.
•Whenpossible,dischargesnowthesamedirection
asthewind.
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Maintenance
Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Greasethesnowthrower.(Immediatelyaftereverywashing.)
•Checkthehydrauliclinesforleaks,loosettings,kinkedlines,loosemounting
supports,wear,weather,andchemicaldeterioration.
Every100hours
•Checktheconditionoftheskids.
•Checktheconditionofthescraperblade.
Beforestorage
•Greasethesnowthrower.
•Paintchippedsurfaces.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Checktheconditionoftheskids.
•Checktheconditionofthescraperblade.
GreasingtheSnowThrower
Model22583Only
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
(Immediatelyaftereverywashing.)
Beforestorage
GreaseType:General-purposegrease
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage
theparkingbrake(ifequipped).
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Greasethebearing.
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Figure10
4.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.
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CheckingandReplacing
theSkids
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
Yearlyorbeforestorage
Checktheskidsforwear.Rotatetheskidsorreplace
themwhenworn.
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Figure11
Model22585
1.Nut(2)3.Washer(2)
2.Skid4.Bolt(2)
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Figure12
Model22583
1.Skid
2.Bolts
ReplacingtheScraper
Blade
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthe
conditionofthescraperblade.
Yearlyorbeforestorage—Checkthecondition
ofthescraperblade.
Thescraperbladecontactsthegroundtoprevent
damagetothesnowthrowerhousing.Periodically
inspectthescraperbladeforwear.Rotateorreplace
itwhenitbecomesworn,beforetheworkingsurface
contactsthehousing.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage
theparkingbrake(ifequipped).
2.Raisethesnowthrower30cm(12inches)off
theground.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Removethenuts,carriagebolts,andscraper
blade.
Note:ThesnowthrowerfortheTXL2000uses
10carriageboltsand10nuts.
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Figure13
CompactT oolCarrierSnowThrowerShown
1.Nut(7)3.Carriagebolt(7)
2.Scraperblade
5.Replaceorrotatethescraperbladeandsecure
itwiththepreviouslyremovedfasteners.
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CheckingtheHydraulic
Lines
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluidinjected
intotheskinmustbesurgicallyremoved
withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwith
thisformofinjury;otherwise,gangrenemay
result.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks;neveruseyourhands.
Storage
1.Beforelongtermstorage,washtheattachment
withmilddetergentandwatertoremovedirtand
grime.
2.Checktheconditionofthescraperblade.
3.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.
Repairorreplaceanydamagedorwornparts.
4.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint
isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
5.Storetheattachmentinaclean,drygarageor
storagearea.Coverittoprotectitandkeepit
clean.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Ahydrauliccouplerisnotcompletely
connected
1.Checkandtightenallcouplers.
2.Ahydrauliccouplerisdamaged.
2.Checkthecouplersandreplaceany
thataredamaged.
3.Thereisanobstructioninahydraulic
hose.
3.Findandremovetheobstruction.
4.Ahydraulichoseiskinked.4.Replacethekinkedhose.
5.Theauxiliaryvalveonthetractionunit
isnotopening.
5.Repairthevalve.
Thesnowthrowerdoesnotoperate.
6.Ahydraulicmotorisdamagedorworn.6.Replaceorrepairthemotor.
Thechutedoesnotrotateorthedeector
doesnotraiseorlower.
1.Thewireharnessorsolenoidconnector
isnotfullyconnected.
1.Fullyconnectthewireharnessor
solenoidconnector.
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AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2)
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HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?
Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning
atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow
thefederalandinternationalstandards.
Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?
•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.
•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies
makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.
•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.
•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora
productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.
WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?
Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand
use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof
exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromToroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe
“nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,TorohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifTorodoesnotprovidethese
warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.
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