Toro Power Max 826 OE Snowthrower User manual

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FormNo.3406-741RevA
PowerMax
®
724OESnowthrower
PowerMax
®
826OESnowthrower
ModelNo.37779—SerialNo.400010798andUp
ModelNo.37780—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.
Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove1500m
(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensurethattheHigh
AltitudeKithasbeeninstalledsothattheenginemeets
CARB/EPAemissionregulations.TheHighAltitude
Kitincreasesengineperformancewhilepreventing
spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased
emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach
thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe
machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroServiceDealer
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*3406-741*A
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
2InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage....................6
3InstallingtheChute...............................................7
4InstallingtheChute-ControlRod............................7
5CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel...............................8
6CheckingtheTirePressure.....................................8
7CheckingtheSkidsandScraper...............................8
8CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction
Drive.................................................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................10
Operation....................................................................10
BeforeOperation......................................................10
Safety....................................................................10
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................10
DuringOperation.....................................................11
Safety....................................................................11
FreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-Propel
Drive................................................................11
StartingtheEngine.................................................12
ShuttingOfftheEngine..........................................14
OperatingtheTractionDrive...................................14
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...................................14
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive.........................15
OperatingtheQuickStick™....................................15
UncloggingtheDischargeChute..............................16
OperatingTips......................................................16
AfterOperation........................................................16
Safety....................................................................16
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse.................................17
Maintenance.................................................................17
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................17
MaintenanceSafety.................................................17
PreparingforMaintenance.......................................17
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................18
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper..............................................................18
CheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable................19
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable................................................................19
CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.....................20
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................20
LubricatingtheHexShaft........................................21
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................21
AdjustingtheDischarge-ChuteLatch........................22
ReplacingtheDriveBelts.........................................22
Storage........................................................................23
PreparingtheMachineforStorage............................23
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................23
Troubleshooting...........................................................24
Safety
ThismachinemeetsorcomplieswithANSIB71.3
specicationsineffectatthetimeofproduction.
ReadandunderstandthecontentsofthisOperator’s
Manualbeforeyoustarttheengine.Ensurethateveryone
usingthisproductknowshowtousetheproductand
understandsthewarnings.
Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents
onthemachine.
Donotoperatemachinewithoutallguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe
machine.
Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa
safedistanceawayfromthemachine.
Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Neverallow
childrentooperatethemachine.
Shutofftheenginebeforeunclogging,servicing,or
fuelingthemachine.
Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationintheir
respectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.
2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamagedor
missingdecals.
x 3
1
2
3
4
5
120-9805
120-9805
1.Insertthekey.
2.Primetheengine3times.
3.Engagethechoke.
4.Pullthestartercord.
5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.
121-1239
OrderPartNo.121-1215
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
operatingposition,usethetooltoclearthechute.
6.Auger/impellerdrive—squeezethelevertoengage;release
thelevertodisengage.
3
121-6817
1.Cuttingdismemberment,impellerandcutting
dismemberment,augerhazards—keepbystandersasafe
distanceawayfromthesnowthrower.
121-6823
1.Fast
3.Slow
2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds
131-6487
1.Engine—shutoff
3.Fast
2.Slow
4
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
Handlebolt2
Curvedwasher
2
1
Locknut2
Installtheupperhandle.
Hairpincotter2
2
Flatwasher3
Installthetraction-controllinkage.
Nut2
Carriagebolt
2
3
Flatwasher2
Installthechute.
Carriagebolt
2
4
Locknut2
Installthechute-controlrod.
5
Nopartsrequired
Checktheengine-oillevel.
6
Nopartsrequired
Checkthetirepressure.
7
Nopartsrequired
Checktheskidsandscraper.
8
Nopartsrequired
Checktheoperationofthetractiondrive.
1
InstallingtheUpperHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Handlebolt
2
Curvedwasher
2Locknut
Procedure
1.Liftandrotatetheupperhandleandpositionitover
thelowerhandle(Figure4).
2.Install2handlebolts,2curvedwashers,and2locknuts
inthelower-handleholes(Figure4).
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Figure4
5
2
InstallingtheTraction-Control
Linkage
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Hairpincotter
3Flatwasher
Procedure
1.Insertthelowerendoftherodintothelowerlinkarm
sothatthebentendofthespeed-controlrodfaces
rearward(Figure5).
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Figure5
2.Securethelowerendofthespeed-controlrodwitha
atwasherandahairpincotter(Figure5).
3.Placeaatwasheronthetrunnion(Figure6).
Figure6
1.Speed-selectorlever
3.Innerwasher
2.Trunnion
4.Outerwasher
4.Shiftthespeed-selectorleverintoPositionR2.
5.Rotatethelowerlinkarmfullyupward
(counterclockwise)asshowninFigure7.
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Figure7
6.Pullupthespeed-controlrodandinsertthetrunnion
intotheholeinthespeed-selectorlever(Figure6).
Note:Ifthetrunniondoesnottintothehole
whenyouliftuponthespeed-controlrod,rotatethe
trunnionupwardordownwardonthespeed-control
roduntilitts.
7.Securethetrunnionandupperendofthespeed-control
rodwithawasherandahairpincotter.
Note:Foreasierinstallation,lookdownthroughthe
openinginthespeedselector(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Speedselector
6
3
InstallingtheChute
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Nut
2
Carriagebolt
2Flatwasher
Procedure
1.Placethechuteontheframeandalignthedischarge
chutemounttothechutesupport.
3
1
2
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Figure9
1.Carriagebolt
3.Nut
2.Flatwasher
2.Securethedischargechutemountusing2bolts,2nuts,
and2atwashers.
4
InstallingtheChute-Control
Rod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
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(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Shortrod
2.Longchute-controlrod
4.Insertthefrontendoftherodintotheopeningin
thebackofthechute-gearcoveruntilitslidesintothe
chutegear(Figure11).
7
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Figure11
5.Aligntheholesinthenestedendsoftherodsand
insert2carriagebolts(intheloose-partsbag)through
theshortrodfromtheleftsideofthemachine(from
theoperatingposition).
6.Insertthecableclipthatsupportsthedeectorcable
ontotheforwardcarriagebolt,andsecurethecarriage
boltswithlocknutsfromtheloose-partsbag(Figure
12).
Figure12
1.Cableclip2.Deectorcable
7.HoldthebluetriggercapdownandrotatetheQuick
Stickinacircletoensurethatthechuteanddeector
operatesmoothly.
5
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheengine
crankcase.Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoillevel
andaddoilifnecessary.
RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page18).
6
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping.Reduce
thepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween116and137
kPa(17and20psi).
7
CheckingtheSkidsand
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsandScraper(page
18).
8
8
CheckingtheOperationofthe
TractionDrive
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty
damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary.
Note:Tochecktheoperationofthetractiondrive,youmust
engagetheself-propelfeaturebypinningthewheelsinthe
axle;refertoFreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-PropelDrive
(page11).
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine(page12).
2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page14).
3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure
13).
Figure13
Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthemachine
doesnotmoveormovesforward,completethe
following:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutofftheengine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeed-selector
lever(Figure6).
C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)onthe
speed-controlrod(Figure6).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selectorlever
(Figure6).
4.Releasethetractionlever.
5.MovethespeedselectortothePosition1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page14).
6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure
13).
Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthemachine
doesnotmoveormovesrearward,completethe
following:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutofftheengine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeed-selector
lever(Figure6).
C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)on
thespeed-controlrod(Figure6).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selectorlever
(Figure6).
7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthisprocedure
untilnoadjustmentsarerequired.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction
leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable;
refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable
(page19)ortakethemachinetoanAuthorizedService
Dealerforservice.
9
ProductOverview
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Figure14
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
ST
OP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Figure15
1.Primer5.Throttle
2.Ignitionswitch
6.Oil-drainplug
3.Choke
7.Recoil-starthandle
4.Fuel-shutoffvalve
Figure16
1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)
Operation
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.
10
Figure17
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,slidethewheelsinwardandinserttheaxle
pinsthroughtheaxleholes,butnotthroughthewheelhubs
(Figure18).
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Figure18
Toself-propel,inserttheaxlepinthroughtheholesinthe
wheelhubsandtheinner-axleholes(Figure19).
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Figure19
11
StartingtheEngine
1.Checktheengine-oillevel;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page18).
2.Turnthefuel-shutoffvalve1/4turncounterclockwise
toopenit(Figure20).
G016512
Figure20
3.Inserttheignitionkeyallthewayin(Figure21).
1
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Figure21
1.Ignitionkey
4.Firmlypushintheprimerwithyourthumbasindicated
bythetablebelow,holdingtheprimerinforasecond
beforereleasingiteachtime(Figure22).
Temperature
SuggestedNumberof
Primes
Above-18°C(0°F)
3
-23°Cto-18°C(-10°Fto0°F)
4
Below-23°C(-10°F)
6
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Figure22
12
5.MovethechoketotheCHOKEposition(Figure23).
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Figure23
6.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition(Figure24).
STOP
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Figure24
7.Startthemachinebypullingtherecoil-starthandleor
pressingtheelectric-startbutton(Figure25).
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Figure25
1.Electric-startbutton3.Recoilstarter
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,do
notuseit.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcord
immediately.ContactanAuthorizedService
Dealerforassistance.
Important:Topreventdamagingtheelectric
starter,runitinshortcycles(5secondson,
5secondsoff),nomorethan10times.Ifthe
enginestilldoesnotstart,takethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
8.Disconnectthepowercordfromthepoweroutletrst
andthenfromthemachine(electricstartonly).
9.Allowtheenginetowarmup;graduallymovethe
choketowardtheRUNposition.Waitfortheengineto
runsmoothlybeforeeachchokeadjustment.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoa
poweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystart
themachineandinjurepeopleordamage
property.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine.
13
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.MovethethrottletotheSLOWposition,andthento
theSTOPposition(Figure26)toshutofftheengine.
Youcanalsoshutofftheenginebypullingtheignition
keyoutwardtothemiddleposition.
STOP
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Figure26
2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Removetheignitionkeytopreventaccidentalstarting.
4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebyrotatingitclockwise
(Figure27).
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Figure27
5.Pulltherecoil-starthandle3or4times.
Note:Thishelpspreventtherecoilstarterfrom
freezingup.
OperatingtheTractionDrive
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty
damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary;referto8Checkingthe
OperationoftheTractionDrive(page8)formore
information.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction
leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable;
refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable
(page19)ortakethemachinetoanAuthorizedService
Dealerforservice.
Important:Tooperatethetractiondrive,youmust
operatethemachinewiththeself-propelfeature
engaged.RefertoFreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-Propel
Drive(page11).
1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft(traction)
levertothehandgrip(Figure28).
Figure28
2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetractionlever.
OperatingtheSpeedSelector
Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reversegears.
Tochangespeeds,releasethetractionleverandshiftthe
speed-selectorlevertothedesiredposition(Figure29).The
leverlocksinanotchateachspeedselection.
Figure29
14
OperatingtheAuger/Impeller
Drive
1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeezetheright
(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip(Figure30).
Figure30
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
(page19)andadjustitifnecessary.Otherwise,takethe
machinetoanAuthorizedDealerforservice.
WARNING
Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotate
whenyoureleasetheauger/impellerlever,
donotoperatethemachine,asyoucould
seriouslyinjureyourselforothers.
TakeittoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor
service.
OperatingtheQuickStick™
HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStickto
movethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.Releasethe
triggercaptolockthedischargechuteandchutedeector
intoposition(Figure31).
Figure31
MovingtheDischargeChute
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick
tothelefttomovethedischargechutetotheleft;movethe
QuickSticktotherighttomovethedischargechutetothe
right(Figure32).
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Figure32
Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe
Discharge-ChuteLatch(page22).
Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasitdoestothe
right,ensurethatthecableisroutedtotheinsideofthe
handles.Referto1InstallingtheUpperHandle(page5).
Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyourelease
thetriggercap,refertoAdjustingtheDischarge-Chute
Latch(page22).
MovingtheChuteDeector
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick
forwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveitrearwardtoraise
thechutedeector(Figure33).
15
Figure33
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
augerrotateandcaninjureoramputatehandsor
feet.
Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,shut
offtheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.Disconnectthewirefromthespark
plugandkeepitawayfromtheplugtoprevent
someonefromaccidentallystartingtheengine.
Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge
chute;refertoUncloggingtheDischargeChute.
Ifnecessary,usethesnow-cleanouttool,not
yourhands,toremoveanobstructionfromthe
dischargechute.
Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.
Keepface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartof
yourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed,
moving,orrotatingparts.
WARNING
Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother
foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto
youorbystanders.
Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects
thattheaugercouldpickupandthrow.
Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea
ofoperation.
AlwayssetthethrottletotheFASTpositionwhen
throwingsnow .
Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthewheelsslip,
shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthemachine
intoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuestorideup,lift
upthehandles.
AfterOperation
Safety
Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea
buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,suchashot
waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe
enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,referto
theStoragesectionforimportantdetails.
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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-starterbuttononcetoprevent
therecoilandelectricstartersfromfreezingup.
Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst2hours
Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary.
Aftertherst5hours
Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
Every100hours
Replacethesparkplug.
Yearly
Checktheskidsandscraperandadjustthemifnecessary.
Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
Checktheauger-gearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
Changetheengineoil.
Lubricatethehexshaft.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto116to137kPa(17to20psi).
Drainthefuelandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetoratthe
endoftheseason.
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;referto.
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe
engine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,thenfullyinstall
thedipstick.
2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel(Figure34).
IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick,
addoil.RefertoChangingtheEngineOil(page20).
Figure34
1.Full2.Addoil
CheckingandAdjustingthe
SkidsandScraper
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheskidsandscraperand
adjustthemifnecessary.
Checktheskidsandthescrapertoensurethattheaugerdoes
notcontactthepavedorgravelsurface.Adjusttheskidsand
thescraperasneededtocompensateforwear.
1.Checkthetirepressure;referto6CheckingtheTire
Pressure(page8).
2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstotheauger
sidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddowneasily.
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1
Figure35
1.3mm(1/8inch)
Important:Theaugerbladesmustbesupported
abovethegroundbytheskids.
3.Ensurethatthescraperis3mm(1/8inch)aboveand
paralleltoalevelsurface.
Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,oruneven,
adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.Forgravelsurfaces,
adjusttheskidsfurtherdowntopreventthemachine
frompickinguprocks.
4.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwiththe
ground.
5.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe
augersides.
Note:Toquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen,
supportthescraper3mm(1/8inch)offthepavement,
thenadjusttheskidsdowntothepavement.
Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,youcan
turnthemoverandsettheunusedsidetowardthe
pavement.
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CheckingandAdjustingthe
TractionCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe
tractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor
replaceitifnecessary.
Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreversespeeds
oritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever,adjustthe
tractioncable.
Iftheleft(traction)cableisnotproperlyadjusted,dothe
followingsteps:
1.Loosenthejamnut.
2.Engagethetractionleverandholditinplace(Figure
36).
Figure36
3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustspring
lengthto5.5cm(2.18inches)(Figure37).
Figure37
1.Jamnut
3.Spring
2.Turnbuckle
4.5.5cm(2.18inches)
4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure37),ensuringthereisslight
tensiononthecable.
5.Ifthetractioncableisproperlyadjustedbutaproblem
remains,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
CheckingandAdjustingthe
Auger/ImpellerCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe
auger/impellercableandadjustitif
necessary.
Yearly—Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjust
orreplaceitifnecessary.
1.Loosenthejamnut.
2.Engagetheauger/impellerleverandholditinplace
(Figure38).
Figure38
3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthespring
lengthto7cm(2.75inches)asshowninFigure39.
Figure39
1.Jamnut
3.Spring
2.Turnbuckle
4.7cm(2.75inches)
4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure39),ensuringthereisslight
tensiononthecable.
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5.Iftheauger/impellercableisproperlyadjustedbut
aproblemremains,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
Checkingthe
Auger-Gearbox-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheauger-gearboxoiland
addoilifnecessary.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Cleantheareaaroundthepipeplug(Figure40).
Figure40
3.Removethepipeplugfromthegearbox.
4.Checktheoillevelinthegearbox.Theoilshouldbe
3/8inch(9.5mm)belowthelleropening.
5.Iftheoillevelislow ,addGL-5orGL-6,SAE80-90
EPgearoillubricanttothegearboxuntiltheoillevel
is3/8inchbelowthelleropening.
Note:Donotusesyntheticoil.
6.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours—Changetheengine
oil.
Yearly—Changetheengineoil.
Ifpossible,runtheenginejustbeforechangingtheoilbecause
warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmorecontaminants.
UseautomotivedetergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication
ofSF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.
UseFigure41belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityforthe
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
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Figure41
EngineOilCapacities
Model
EngineOilCapacity
37779
0.50L(17oz)
37780
0.70L(24oz)
1.Cleantheareaaroundtheoil-draincap(Figure42).
Figure42
1.Oil-draincap
2.Slideanoil-drainpanunderthedrainextensionand
removetheoil-draincap.
3.Draintheoil.
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal
recyclingcenter.
4.Installtheoil-draincap.
5.Fillthecrankcasewithoil.
A.Removethedipstickandslowlypouroilintothe
oil-lltubetoraisetheoilleveltotheFullmark
onthedipstick(Figure44).Donotoverll.
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