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PowerMax724/826OESnowthrower
ModelNo.37772—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.37775—SerialNo.315000001andUp
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
FormNo.3385-226RevA
Operator'sManual
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential 
homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis 
designedforremovingsnowfrompavedsurfaces,such 
asdrivewaysandsidewalks,andothersurfacesfor 
trafconresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot 
designedforremovingmaterialsotherthansnow,noris 
amodelwithapivotingscraperdesignedforclearingoff 
gravelsurfaces.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand 
maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand 
machinedamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe 
machineproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comformachine 
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister 
yourmachine.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional 
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro 
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof 
yourmachineready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe 
modelandserialnumbersonthemachine.Writethenumbers 
inthespaceprovided.
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety 
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), 
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath 
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. 
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation 
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial 
attention.
Contents
©2014—TheT oro®Company 
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth 
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.T oro.com.
Introduction..................................................................1
Safety...........................................................................2
Training.................................................................3
Preparation.............................................................3
Operation...............................................................3
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute..........................4
MaintenanceandStorage..........................................4
ToroSnowthrowerSafety.........................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................5
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
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Setup............................................................................7
BeforeOperating
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Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis 
manualbeforeoperatingthesnowthrower . 
Becomefamiliarwithallcontrolsandknow 
howtostoptheenginequickly .
Operator 's 
Position
Thelow-speedaugerhasamovingpinch 
pointclosetotheopening.
Caution:Improperusemayresultin 
lossoffingers,hands,orfeet.
Thereisahigh-speed 
impellerclosetothe 
opening.
1InstallingtheUpperHandle....................................7
2InstallingtheTractionControlLinkage....................8
3InstallingtheChute...............................................9
4InstallingtheChuteControlRod............................10
5CheckingtheEngineOilLevel...............................10
6CheckingtheTirePressure....................................11
7CheckingtheSkidsandScraper..............................11
8CheckingtheTractionDriveOperation...................11
ProductOverview.........................................................12
Operation....................................................................13
FreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-propelDrive...............13
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................13
StartingtheEngine.................................................14
StoppingtheEngine...............................................16
OperatingtheTractionDrive...................................16
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...................................16
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive.........................17
OperatingtheQuickStick™....................................17
UncloggingtheDischargeChute..............................18
PreventingFreeze-up..............................................18
Safety
OperatingTips......................................................18
Maintenance.................................................................19
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................19
............................................................................19
PreparingforMaintenance.......................................19
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................19
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper..............................................................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable................................................................21
CheckingtheAugerGearboxOilLevel......................21
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................22
LubricatingtheHexShaft........................................22
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................23
AdjustingtheDischargeChuteLatch........................24
ReplacingtheDriveBelts.........................................24
Storage........................................................................24
PreparingtheMachineforStorage............................24
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................24
Troubleshooting...........................................................25
ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheB71.3specications 
oftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstituteineffect 
atthetimeofproduction.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore 
theengineiseverstarted.
Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalertyou 
topotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyallsafety 
messagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoidpossibleinjury 
ordeath.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecould 
resultininjuryordeath.Toreducethispotential, 
complywiththefollowingsafetyinstructions.
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Training
•Read,understandandfollowallinstructionsonthe
machineandinthemanual(s)beforeoperatingthis 
machine.Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsand 
theproperuseofthemachine.Knowhowtostopthe 
machineanddisengagethecontrolsquickly.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.Neverallow
adultstooperatethemachinewithoutproperinstruction.
•Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,particularly
smallchildren.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especially
whenoperatingthemachineinreverse.
Preparation
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethemachineistobe
usedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires,and 
otherforeignobjects.
•Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore
startingtheengine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutwearingadequate
wintergarments.Avoidloosettingclothingthatcanget 
caughtinmovingparts.Wearfootwearthatwillimprove 
footingonslipperysurfaces.
•Handlefuelwithcare;itishighlyammable.
–Useanapprovedfuelcontainer.
–Neveraddfueltoarunningengineorhotengine.
–Fillfueltankoutdoorswithextremecare.Neverll
fueltankindoors.
–Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainers 
ontheground,awayfromyourvehicle,beforelling.
–Whenpractical,removegas-poweredmachineryfrom
thetruckortrailerandrefuelitontheground.If 
thisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchmachineryona 
trailerwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma 
gasolinedispensernozzle.
–Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimes,untilrefueling 
iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
–Replacegasolinecapsecurelyandwipeupspilledfuel.
–Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing
immediately.
•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby
themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectricstarting 
motors.
•Adjustthecollectorhousingtocleargravelorcrushed
rocksurface.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine
isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby 
manufacturer).
•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperation
orwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotect
eyesfromforeignobjectsthatmaybethrownfromthe 
machine.
Operation
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing
graveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertforhidden 
hazardsortrafc.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,remove
theignitionkey ,thoroughlyinspectthemachineforany 
damage,andrepairthedamagebeforerestartingand 
operatingthemachine.
•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe
engineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.Vibrationis 
generallyawarningoftrouble.
•Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperating
position,beforeuncloggingtheauger/impellerhousing 
ordischargechute,andwhenmakinganyrepairs, 
adjustmentsorinspections.
•Whencleaning,repairingorinspectingthemachine,stop
theengineandmakecertaintheauger/impellerandall 
movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthesparkplug 
wireandkeepthewireawayfromtheplugtoprevent 
someonefromaccidentallystartingtheengine.
•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting
theengineandfortransportingthemachineinorout 
ofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaustfumes 
aredangerous.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutproperguards,and
othersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworking.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareaswhere
propertydamagecanoccur.Keepchildrenandothers 
away.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto
clearsnowattoofastarate.
•Neveroperatethemachineathightransportspeeds
onslipperysurfaces.Lookbehindandusecarewhen 
operatinginreverse.
•Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhenmachineis
transportedornotinuse.
•Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturerofthemachine(suchaswheelweights, 
counterweights,orcabs).
•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor
light.Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm 
holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.
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ClearingaCloggedDischarge 
Chute
WARNING
Handcontactwiththerotatingrotorbladesinside 
thedischargechuteisthemostcommoncauseof 
injuryassociatedwithmachines.Neveruseyour 
handtocleanoutthedischargechute.
Toclearthechute:
•Shuttheengineoff!
•Wait10secondstobesuretherotorbladeshavestopped
rotating.
•Alwaysusethecleanouttoolmountedonthe
snowthrower,notyourhands.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstobesurethemachineisinsafeworking 
condition.
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea
buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresentsuchashot 
waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe 
enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•AlwaysrefertotheOperator’ sManualforimportantdetails
ifthemachineistobestoredforanextendedperiod.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
•Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowingsnowto
preventfreeze-upoftherotorblades.
raisethefrontofthemachineafewinches(centimeters) 
offthepavement.Thenliftthehandlesquicklytobump 
thefrontofthemachineonthepavement.Repeatif 
necessaryuntilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge 
chute.
•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping
thefrontofthemachine,stoptheengine,waitfor
allmovingpartstostop,andusethecleanouttool; 
neveruseyourhand.
•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,illegible,or
lost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginningoperation.
•Donotsmokewhilehandlinggasoline.
•Donotusethemachineonaroof.
•Donottouchtheenginewhileitisrunningorsoonafter
ithasstoppedbecausetheenginemaybehotenoughto 
causeaburn.
•Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructionsdescribedin
thismanual.Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service, 
oradjustment,stoptheengine,removethekey,and 
disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.Ifmajorrepairs 
areeverneeded,contactyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,drain
thefuelfromthefueltanktopreventapotentialhazard. 
Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer.Removethekey 
fromtheignitionswitchbeforestoringthemachine.
•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.
ToroSnowthrowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro 
machinesorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknow .
•Rotatingauger/impellercanamputateorinjure
ngersorhands.Staybehindthehandlesandawayfrom 
thedischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.Keep
yourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartofyour 
bodyorclothingawayfrommovingorrotatingparts.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,troubleshooting,or
repairingthemachine,stoptheengine,removethekey,
andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.Disconnect 
thewirefromthesparkplugandkeepitawayfrom 
thesparkplugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally 
startingtheengine.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,stoptheengine,
removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayintheoperating
positionandreleasethelefthand(traction)lever.While 
runningtheauger/impeller,pushdownonthehandlesto
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SafetyandInstructional 
Decals
Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocated
nearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamageddecals.
121–6817
1.Cuttingdismemberment,impellerandcutting 
dismemberment,augerhazards—keepbystandersasafe 
distancefromthesnowthrower.
121–6823
1.Fast
2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds
1.Tractiondrive—squeezethelevertoengage;releasethe 
levertodisengage.
2.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplace 
yourhandinthechute;stoptheenginebeforeleavingthe 
operatingposition,usethetooltoclearthechute.
3.Slow
121–1239
Reorderpartno.121–1215
121–1240
Reorderpartno.120–7194
4.Cuttingdismembermenthazard,impeller—keepaway 
frommovingparts;removetheignitionkeyandreadthe 
instructionsbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
thesnowthrower.
6.Auger/impellerdrive—squeezethelevertoengage;release 
thelevertodisengage.
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Briggs&StrattonPartNo.273676
1.Stop
2.Slow
3.Fast
Briggs&StrattonPartNo.275949
1.Chokeon(Choke)2.Chokeoff(Run)
Briggs&StrattonPartNo.276925
1.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
2.Warning—rehazard.
3.Warning—toxicgas 
inhalationhazard.
4.Warning—hot 
surface/burnhazard.
Briggs&StrattonPartNo.277588
1.Primer3.Ignitionkeyout 
(Engine—Stop)
2.Ignitionkeyin
(Engine—Run)
Briggs&StrattonPartNo.278866
Briggs&StrattonPartNo.277566
1.Whenstartingacold 
engine,closethechoke 
andpresstheprimertwo 
times.
1.Fuel—On2.Fuel—Off
2.Whenstartingawarm 
engine,openthechoke 
anddonotpressthe 
primer.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
1
2
3
4 
5
6 
7 
8
Handlebolts2 
Curvedwashers 
Locknuts2 
Hairpincotter2 
Flatwasher3 
Nut2 
Carriagebolt 
Flatwasher2 
Carriagebolts 
Locknuts2
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Qty.
Use
2
2
2
–
–
–
–
Installtheupperhandle.
Installthetractioncontrollinkage.
Installthechute.
Installthechutecontrolrod.
Checktheengineoillevel.
Checkthetirepressure.
Checktheskidsandscraper.
Checktheoperationofthetractiondrive.
1
InstallingtheUpperHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Handlebolts
2
Curvedwashers
2Locknuts
Procedure
1.Liftandrotatetheupperhandleandpositionitover 
thelowerhandle(Figure3).
2.Install2handlebolts,2curvedwashers,and2locknuts 
inthelowerhandleholes(Figure3).
Figure3
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2
InstallingtheTractionControl 
Linkage
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
Figure6
2Hairpincotter
3Flatwasher
Procedure
1.Insertthelowerendoftherodintothelowerlinkarm 
sothatthebentendofthespeedcontrolrodfaces 
rearward(Figure4).
Figure4
2.Securethelowerendofthespeedcontrolrodwitha 
atwasherandahairpincotter(Figure4).
3.Placeaatwasheronthetrunnion(Figure5).
6.Pulluponthespeedcontrolrodandinsertthetrunnion 
intotheholeinthespeedselectorlever(Figure5).
Note:Ifthetrunniondoesnottintothehole 
whenyouliftuponthespeedcontrolrod,rotatethe 
trunnionupwardordownwardonthespeedcontrol 
roduntilitts.
7.Securethetrunnionandupperendofthespeedcontrol 
rodwithawasherandahairpincotter.
Note:Foreasierinstallation,lookdownthroughthe 
openinginthespeedselector(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Speedselector
Figure5
1.Speedselectorlever
2.Trunnion
4.ShiftthespeedselectorleverintoPositionR2.
5.Rotatethelowerlinkarmfullyupward 
(counterclockwise)(Figure6).
3.Innerwasher
4.Outerwasher
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3
InstallingtheChute
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Nut
2
Carriagebolt
2Flatwasher
Procedure
1.Placethechuteontheframeandthealignthedischarge 
chutemounttothechutesupport.
Figure8
1.Carriagebolt
2.Flatwasher
2.Securethedischargechutemountusing2bolts,2nuts, 
and2atwashers.
3.Nut
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4
InstallingtheChuteControl 
Rod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Carriagebolts
2Locknuts
Procedure
1.UnwraptheQuickStickandrotateitsothatitis 
uprightandinthecenter.
2.Holdthebluetriggercapdownandpulltheleverfully 
rearward.
Note:Thedischargechuteanddeectorshouldface 
forward.Iftheydonot,holdthebluetriggercap 
down(butdonotmovetheQuickStick)androtatethe 
dischargechuteuntiltheydo.
3.Aligntheattenedbackendofthelongchutecontrol 
rodwiththeattenedfrontendoftheshortrod 
thatextendsfromthecontrolpanelsothattheynest 
together(Figure9).
Figure10
5.Aligntheholesinthenestedendsoftherodsand 
insert2carriagebolts(intheloosepartsbag)through 
theshortrodfromtheleftsideofthemachine(from 
theoperatingposition).
6.Insertthecableclipthatsupportsthedeectorcable 
ontotheforwardcarriagebolt,andsecurethecarriage 
boltswithlocknutsfromtheloosepartsbag(Figure
11).
Figure11
1.Cableclip2.Deectorcable
Figure9
1.Shortrod
4.Insertthefrontendoftherodintotheopeningin 
thebackofthechutegearcoveruntilitslidesintothe 
chutegear(Figure10).
2.Longchutecontrolrod
7.HoldthebluetriggercapdownandrotatetheQuick 
Stickinacircletoensurethatthechuteanddeector 
operatesmoothly.
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CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheenginecrankcase.
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Note:Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoilleveland
addoilifnecessary.
UseautomotivedetergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication 
ofSF ,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.Refertoyourengineowner's 
manual.
UseFigure12belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityforthe 
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
Figure12
EngineOilCapacities
Model
37771
37772
EngineOilCapacity
18to20oz.(0.53to0.59l)
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CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping.Reduce 
thepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween17and20psi 
(116and137kPa).
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CheckingtheSkidsand 
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsandScraperin 
Maintenance.
1.Removethedipstickandslowlypouroilintotheoil 
lltubetoraisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkonthe 
dipstick.Donotoverll.(Figure13).
Figure13
2.Installthedipsticksecurely.
Note:Donotspilloilaroundtheoillltube;oilcould 
leakontotractionpartsandcausethetractiontoslip.
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CheckingtheTractionDrive 
Operation
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the 
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof 
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty 
damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit 
properly,ifnecessary.
Note:Tocheckthetractiondriveoperation,theself-propel 
featuremustbeengagedbyensuringthewheelsarepinned 
intheaxle.Referto(page).
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine.
2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto 
OperatingtheSpeedSelector.
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3.Squeezethelefthand(traction)levertothehand-grip
(Figure14).
Figure14
Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthemachine 
doesnotmoveormovesforward,completethe 
following:
A.Releasethetractionleverandstoptheengine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeedselector
lever(Figure5).
C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)onthe
speedcontrolrod(Figure5).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeedselectorlever
(Figure5).
4.Releasethetractionlever.
5.MovethespeedselectortothePosition1;referto 
OperatingtheSpeedSelector.
6.Squeezethelefthand(traction)levertothehand-grip 
(Figure14).
ProductOverview
Figure15
1.Hand-grip(2)
2.Auger/impellerlever10.Scraper
3.Speedselectorlever
4.QuickStick™discharge 
chutecontrol
5.Tractionlever13.Electricstarterbutton
6.Fueltankcap14.Electricstarterplug-in
7.Engineoillltube/dipstick15.Snowcleanouttool
8.Chutedeector
9.Dischargechute
11.Auger
12.Skid(2)
Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthemachine 
doesnotmoveormovesrearward,completethe 
following:
A.Releasethetractionleverandstoptheengine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeedselector
lever(Figure5).
C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)on
thespeedcontrolrod(Figure5).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeedselectorlever
(Figure5).
7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthisprocedure 
untilnoadjustmentsarerequired.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction 
leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable 
(refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable)or 
takethemachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor 
service.
1.Choke
2.Ignitionswitch
3.Fuelshutoffvalve
4.Throttle
Figure16
5.Recoilstarter
6.Oildrainplug
7.Primer
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FillingtheFuelTank
DANGER
Figure17
1.Snowcleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
FreewheelingorUsingthe 
Self-propelDrive
Youcanoperatethesnowthrowerwiththeself-propelfeature 
engagedordisengaged(freewheeling).
Tofreewheel,slidethewheelsinwardandinserttheaxle 
pinsthroughtheaxleholes,butnotthroughthewheelhubs 
(Figure18).
Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A 
reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand 
others.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe 
gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormachine 
onthegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleor 
onanobject.
•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold. 
Wipeupspills.
•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround 
anopenameorsparks.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out 
ofthereachofchildren.
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline
withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating 
method).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE
byvolumeisacceptable.
•DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15
orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume. 
Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult 
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
Figure18
Toself-propel,axlepinthroughtheholesinthewheelhubs 
andtheinneraxleholes(Figure19).
Figure19
•DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•DoNotaddoiltogasoline.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel 
stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwithgasoline 
lessthan30daysold.
Do not add oil to the gasoline.
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Figure20
StartingtheEngine
1.Checktheengineoillevel.RefertoCheckingthe 
EngineOilLevelinMaintenance.
2.Turnthefuelshutoffvalve1/4turncounterclockwise 
toopenit(Figure21).
Figure21
1.1-1/2inch(3.8cm)
3.Inserttheignitionkey(Figure22).
Figure22
1.Ignitionkey
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4.Firmlypushintheprimerwithyourthumb2times
(15°For-9°Corabove)or4times(below15°For
-9°C),holdingtheprimerinforasecondbefore 
releasingiteachtime(Figure23).
7.Startthemachinepullingtherecoilstarterorpressing 
theelectric-starterbutton(Figure26).
Figure26
1.Electric-starterbutton3.Recoilstarter
2.Electricstarterplug-in
Figure23
5.RotatethechoketotheChokeposition(Figure24).
Figure24
6.MovethethrottletotheFastposition(Figure25).
Note:Tousetheelectricstarter,connectapower 
cordtotheelectricstarterplug-inrstandthentoa 
poweroutlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextension 
cordrecommendedforoutdoorusethatisnotlonger 
than50feet(15m).
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged, 
causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbefore 
usingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged, 
donotoperatethemachine.Replaceorrepair 
thedamagedcordimmediately.Contactan 
AuthorizedServiceDealerforassistance.
Important:Topreventdamagingtheelectric 
starter,runitinshortcycles(5secondsmaximum, 
thenwaitoneminutebeforetryingtostartit 
again).Iftheenginestilldoesnotstart,take 
themachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor 
service.
8.Disconnectthepowercordfromthepoweroutletrst 
andthenfromthemachine(electricstartonly).
9.Allowtheenginetowarmupforseveralminutes,move 
thechoketowardtheRunposition.Waitfortheengine 
torunsmoothlybeforeeachchokeadjustment.
Figure25
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CAUTION
OperatingtheTractionDrive
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoa 
poweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystart 
themachineandinjurepeopleordamage 
property.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot 
startingthemachine.
StoppingtheEngine
1.MovethethrottletotheSlowposition,andthentothe 
Stopposition(Figure27).
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the 
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof 
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty 
damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit 
properly,ifnecessary;refertoCheckingtheTraction 
DriveOperationinSetupformoreinformation.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction 
leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable 
(refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable)or 
takethemachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor 
service.
Important:Tooperatethetractiondrive,youmust 
operatethemachinewiththeself-propelfeature 
engaged.RefertoFreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-propel 
Drive.
1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezethelefthand 
(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure29).
Figure27
2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe 
operatingposition.
3.Removetheignitionkey.
4.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebyrotatingitclockwise 
(Figure28).
Figure28
Figure29
2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetractionlever.
OperatingtheSpeedSelector
Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reversegears.To 
changespeeds,releasethetractionleverandshiftthespeed 
selectorlevertothedesiredposition(Figure30).Thelever 
locksinanotchateachspeedselection.
5.Pulltherecoilstarter3or4times.Thishelpsprevent 
therecoilstarterfromfreezingup.
Figure30
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OperatingtheAuger/Impeller
Drive
1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeezetheright 
hand(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip(Figure
31).
Figure32
Figure31
2.Tostoptheaugerandimpeller,releasetherighthand 
lever.
Important:Whenyouengageboththe 
auger/impellerleverandthetractionlever,the 
tractionleverlockstheauger/impellerleverdown, 
freeingyourrighthand.Toreleasebothlevers, 
simplyreleasethelefthand(traction)lever.
3.Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotatewhenyou 
releasetheauger/impellerlever,donotoperatethe 
machine.Checktheauger/impellercable(referto 
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/ImpellerCable) 
andadjustitifnecessary.Otherwise,takethemachine 
toanAuthorizedDealerforservice.
WARNING
Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotate 
whenyoureleasetheauger/impellerlever, 
donotoperatethemachine,asyoucould 
seriouslyinjureyourselforothers.
TakeittoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor 
service.
OperatingtheQuickStick™
HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStickto 
movethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.Releasethe 
triggercaptolockthedischargechuteandchutedeector 
intoposition(Figure32).
MovingtheDischargeChute
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick 
tothelefttomovethedischargechutetotheleft;movethe 
QuickSticktotherighttomovethedischargechutetothe 
right(Figure33).
Figure33
•Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe
DischargeChuteLatch.
•Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasitdoesto
theright,ensurethatthecableisroutedtotheinsideof 
thehandles.RefertoInstallingtheUpperHandle.
•Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyoureleasethe
triggercap,refertoAdjustingtheDischargeChuteLatch.
MovingtheChuteDeector
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick 
forwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveitrearwardtoraise 
thechutedeector(Figure34).
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UncloggingtheDischarge 
Chute
WARNING
Figure34
fromfreezing.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingparts 
tostop,andremovealliceandsnowfromthemachine.
•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoilstarterhandleseveral
timesandpushtheelectric-starterbuttononcetoprevent 
therecoilandelectricstartersfromfreezingup.
OperatingTips
DANGER
Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpellerand 
augerrotateandcaninjureoramputatehandsor 
feet.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting, 
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,stop 
theengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop. 
Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugand 
keepitawayfromtheplugtopreventsomeone 
fromaccidentallystartingtheengine.
Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno 
snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the 
dischargechutemaybeclogged.
Neveruseyourhandstoclearacloggeddischarge 
chute.Thiscouldresultinpersonalinjury.
•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayintheoperating
positionandreleasethelefthand(traction)lever.While 
runningtheauger/impeller,pushdownonthehandlesto 
raisethefrontofthemachineafewinches(centimeters) 
offthepavement.Thenliftthehandlesquicklytobump 
thefrontofthemachineonthepavement.Repeatif 
necessaryuntilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge 
chute.
•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping
thefrontofthemachine,stoptheengine,waitforall
movingpartstostop,andusethesnowcleanouttool; 
neveruseyourhand.
Important:Uncloggingthedischargechuteby 
bumpingthefrontofthemachineonthepavement 
maycausetheskidstomove.Adjusttheskidsand 
tightentheskidboltssecurely.
•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge 
chute;refertoUncloggingtheDischargeChute. 
Ifnecessary,usethesnowcleanouttool,not 
yourhands,toremoveanobstructionfromthe 
dischargechute.
•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe 
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.
•Keepface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartof 
yourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed, 
moving,orrotatingparts.
WARNING
Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother 
foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto 
theoperatorortobystanders.
•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects 
thattheaugercouldpickupandthrow.
•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea 
ofoperation.
PreventingFreeze-up
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving
partsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhen 
tryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhavedifculty 
operatinganycontrolorpart,starttheengineandletit 
runforafewminutes.
•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunforafew
minutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing.Engage 
theauger/impellertoclearanyremainingsnowfrom 
insidethehousing.RotatetheQuickSticktopreventit
•AlwayssetthethrottletotheFastpositionwhenthrowing
snow .
•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthewheelsslip,
shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthemachine
intoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuestorideup,liftup 
onthehandles.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst2hours
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Yearly
Yearlyorbeforestorage
Important:Youcanndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyourmachineatwww.T oro.com.
Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.Forengineadjustments,
repairs,orwarrantyservicenotcoveredinthismanual,contactanAuthorizedBriggs&StrattonServicingDealer.
MaintenanceProcedure
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.
•
•Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
•Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary.
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Checktheaugergearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Lubricatethehexshaft.
•Replacethesparkplug.
•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto17–20psi(116–137kPa).
•Drainthegasolineandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorat 
theendoftheseason.
•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/or 
theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Disconnectthesparkplugwire.RefertoReplacing 
theSparkPlug.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheengine
oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,thenfullyinstall 
thedipstick.
2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel(Figure35). 
IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick, 
addoil.RefertoFillingtheEnginewithOil.
Figure35
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CheckingandAdjustingthe
SkidsandScraper
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheskidsandthescraper
andadjustthemifnecessary.
Checktheskidsandthescrapertoensurethattheaugerdoes 
notcontactthepavedorgravelsurface.Adjusttheskidsand 
thescraperasneededtocompensateforwear.
1.Checkthetirepressure.RefertoCheckingtheTire 
Pressure.
2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstotheauger 
sidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddowneasily.
Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor 
replaceitifnecessary.
Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreversespeeds 
oritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever,adjustthe 
tractioncable.
Ifthelefthand(traction)cableisnotproperlyadjusted,do 
thefollowingsteps:
1.Loosenthejamnut.
2.Engagethetractionleverandholditinplace(Figure
37).
Figure37
Figure36
1.1/8inch(3mm)
Important:Theaugerbladesmustbesupported 
abovethegroundbytheskids.
3.Ensurethatthescraperis1/8inch(3mm)aboveand 
paralleltoalevelsurface.
Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,oruneven, 
adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.Forgravelsurfaces, 
adjusttheskidsfurtherdowntopreventthemachine 
frompickinguprocks.
4.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwiththe 
ground.
5.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe 
augersides.
Note:Toquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen, 
supportthescraper1/8inch(3mm)offthepavement, 
thenadjusttheskidsdowntothepavement.
Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,youcan 
turnthemoverandsettheunusedsidetowardthe 
pavement.
3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustspring 
lengthto2.18inches(5.5cm)(Figure38).
Figure38
1.Jamnut
2.Turnbuckle
3.Spring
4.2.18inches(5.5cm)
CheckingandAdjustingthe 
TractionCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe
tractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure38),ensuringthereisslight 
tensiononthecable.
5.Ifthetractioncableisproperlyadjustedbutaproblem 
remains,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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CheckingandAdjustingthe
CheckingtheAugerGearbox
Auger/ImpellerCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe
auger/impellercableandadjustitif 
necessary.
Yearly—Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjust 
orreplaceitifnecessary.
1.Loosenthejamnut.
2.Engagetheauger/impellerleverandholditinplace 
(Figure39).
Figure39
3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthespring 
lengthto2.75inches(7cm)(Figure40)
OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheaugergearboxoiland
addoilifnecessary.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Cleantheareaaroundthepipeplug(Figure41).
Figure41
3.Removethepipeplugfromthegearbox.
4.Checktheoillevelinthegearbox.Theoilshouldbe 
3/8inch(9.5mm)belowthelleropening.
Figure40
1.Jamnut
2.Turnbuckle
4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure40),ensuringthereisslight 
tensiononthecable.
5.Iftheauger/impellercableisproperlyadjustedbut 
aproblemremains,contactanAuthorizedService 
Dealer.
3.Spring
4.2.75inches(7cm)
5.Iftheoillevelislow ,addGL-5orGL-6,SAE80-90 
EPgearoillubricanttothegearboxuntiltheoillevel 
is3/8inchbelowthelleropening.
Note:Donotusesyntheticoil.
6.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.
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ChangingtheEngineOil
LubricatingtheHexShaft
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours—Changetheengine
oil.
Yearly—Changetheengineoil.
Ifpossible,runtheenginejustbeforechangingtheoilbecause 
warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmorecontaminants.
UseautomotivedetergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication 
ofSF ,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.Refertoyourengineowner's 
manual.
UseFigure42belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityforthe 
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
ServiceInterval:Y early—Lubricatethehexshaft.
Lightlylubricatethehexshaftyearlywithautomotiveengine 
oil(Figure44).
Figure44
1.Hexshaft
2.Steelfrictionpulley
3.Rubberwheel
Important:Donotgetoilontherubberwheelorthe 
steelfrictionpulleybecausethetractiondrivewillslip 
(Figure44).
Figure42
EngineOilCapacities
Model
37772
37775
EngineOilCapacity
18to20oz.(0.53to0.59l)
1.Cleantheareaaroundtheoildraincap(Figure43).
Figure43
1.Oildraincap
2.Slideanoildrainpanunderthedrainextensionand 
removetheoildraincap.
3.Draintheoil.
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal 
recyclingcenter.
4.Installtheoildraincap.
5.Fillthecrankcasewithoil.RefertoFillingtheEngine 
CrankcasewithOil.
1.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank.
2.Tipthemachineforwardontoitsaugerhousingand 
blockitsothatitcannotfall.
3.Removethebackcover(Figure45).
Figure45
1.Screws
4.MovethespeedselectorlevertoPositionR2.
5.Dipyourngerinautomotiveengineoilandlightly 
lubricatehexshaft.
6.MovethespeedselectorlevertoPosition6.
7.Lubricatetheotherendofthehexshaft.
8.Movethespeedselectorleverforwardandrearward 
afewtimes.
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9.Installthebackcoverandreturnthemachinetothe 
operatingposition.
ReplacingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Y early—Replacethesparkplug.
UseaChampionQC12YCorequivalentsparkplug.
Note:Toaccessthesparkplug,youmustrstremovethe 
uppersnowhood(Figure46).
Figure47
Figure46
1.Chokeknob
2.Uppersnowhood
3.Ignitionkey
4.Screw(2)
1.Removethechokeknobandtheignitionkey(Figure
46).
2.Removethe2screwsthatsecuretheuppersnowhood 
tothemachine(Figure46).
3.Slowlyremovetheuppersnowhood,ensuringthat 
theprimerbulbhoseandtheignitionwireremain 
connected.
4.Removethebracketthumbscrewandthebracket 
(Figure47).
1.Spark-plugwire
2.Bracket
3.Thumbscrew
5.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug(Figure47).
6.Removeanddiscardtheoldsparkplug.
Note:Youwillneedaratchetwrenchextensionto 
removethesparkplug.
7.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonanewsparkplug 
at0.030inch(0.76mm)(Figure48).
Figure48
1.0.030inch(0.76mm)
8.Installthenewsparkplug,tightenitrmly,andattach 
theignitionwiretothesparkplug.
9.Installthebracketwiththethumbscrewthatyou 
removedinstep4.
10.Ensurethattheprimerbulbhoseandtheignitionwire 
areconnectedandclearofthecarburetorbracket.
11.Securetheuppersnowhoodtothemachinewiththe2 
screwsthatyoupreviouslyremoved.
12.Alignthetabonthechokecontrolknobwiththeslot 
ontheuppersnowhood.
13.Connectthechokecontrolknobtothechokeshafton 
thecarburetor.
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AdjustingtheDischargeChute
Latch
Storage
Ifthedischargechutedoesnotlockintothedesiredposition 
ordoesnotunlocksothatyoucanmoveittoanother 
position,adjustthedischargechutelatch.
1.Loosentheclampfasteneronthechutesupportplate 
untilthecableisfree.
Figure49
1.Cableconduit3.Clampfastener
2.Cableclamp
WARNING
•Gasolinevaporscanexplode.
•Donotstoregasolinemorethan30days.
•Donotstorethemachineinanenclosurenear 
anopename.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringit.
PreparingtheMachinefor 
Storage
1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizerto 
freshfuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.
Note:Fuelshouldnotbestoredlongerthansuggested 
bythefuelstabilizermanufacturer.
2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe 
conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.
3.Runthemachineuntiltheenginerunsoutoffuel.
4.Primetheengineandstartitagain.
5.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyoucan 
nolongerstarttheengine,itissufcientlydry.
6.Stoptheengineandallowittocool.
2.Removeanyslackinthecablebypullingthecable 
conduitrearward.
3.Tightentheclampfastenerwhileholdingthecablein 
place.
ReplacingtheDriveBelts
Iftheauger/impellerdrivebeltorthetractiondrivebelt 
becomesworn,oil-soaked,orotherwisedamaged,havean 
AuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethebelt.
7.Removetheignitionkey.
8.Cleanthemachinethoroughly.
9.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailablefroman 
AuthorizedServiceDealer.Sandaffectedareasbefore 
painting,andusearustpreventativetopreventthe 
metalpartsfromrusting.
10.Tightenallloosescrews,bolts,andlocknuts.Repairor 
replaceanydamagedparts.
11.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dryplaceout 
ofthereachofchildren.
RemovingtheMachinefrom 
Storage
1.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly 
usingthestartertoblowtheexcessoilfromthe 
cylinder.
2.Installthesparkplugandtightenitrmly.
3.Connectthesparkplugwire.
4.Performtheannualmaintenanceproceduresasgiven 
intheRecommendedMaintenanceSchedule.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Electricstarterdoesnotturn(electric-start 
modelsonly)
Enginedoesnotstartorstartshard
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thepowercordisdisconnectedatthe 
outletorthemachine.
2.Thepowercordisworn,corroded,or 
damaged.
3.Thepoweroutletisnotenergized.
1.Thekeyisnotintheignitionorisinthe 
Stopposition.
2.ThechokeisintheOffpositionandthe 
primerhasnotbeenpressed.
3.Thefuelshutoffvalveisnotopen.3.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.
4.ThethrottleisnotintheFastposition.4.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.
5.Thefueltankisemptyorthefuel 
systemcontainsstalefuel.
6.Thesparkplugwireislooseor 
disconnected.
7.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe 
gapisincorrect.
8.Thefuelventcapisrestricted.
9.Theengineoillevelintheengine 
crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.
1.Connectthepowercordtotheoutlet 
and/orthemachine.
2.Replacethepowercord.
3.Haveaqualiedelectricianenergize 
theoutlet.
1.Insertthekeyintotheignitionandturn 
ittotheOnposition.
2.MovethechoketotheOnpositionand 
presstheprimer3times.
5.Drainand/orllthefueltankwithfresh 
gasoline(notmorethan30daysold). 
Iftheproblempersists,contactan 
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
7.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe 
gapifnecessary .Replacethespark 
plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
8.Removetheventrestrictionorreplace 
thefuelcap.
9.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin 
theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark 
onthedipstick.
Enginerunsrough
1.ThechokeisintheOnposition.1.MovethechoketotheOffposition.
2.Thefuelshutoffvalveisnotcompletely 
open.
3.Thefueltankisnearlyemptyor 
containsstalefuel.
4.Thesparkplugwireisloose.
5.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe 
gapisincorrect.
6.Theengineoillevelintheengine 
crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.
2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.
3.Drainandllthefueltankwithfresh 
gasoline(notmorethan30daysold). 
Iftheproblempersists,contactan 
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
5.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe 
gapifnecessary .Replacethespark 
plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
6.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin 
theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark 
onthedipstick.
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Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Engineruns,butthemachinedischarges 
snowpoorlyornotatall
Dischargechuteeitherdoesnotlockinto 
placeordoesnotmove
Themachinedoesnotproperlyclearthe 
snowoffthesurface
1.ThethrottleisnotintheFastposition 
whenthrowingsnow .
2.Themachineismovingtoofasttoclear 
thesnow.
3.Y ouaretryingtoremovetoomuch 
snowperswath.
4.Y ouaretryingtoremoveextremely 
heavyorwetsnow.
5.Thedischargechuteisplugged.5.Unclogthedischargechute.
6.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisloose 
orisoffthepulley .
7.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisworn 
orbroken.
1.Thedischargechutelatchisnot 
properlyadjusted.
1.Theskidsand/orscraperarenot 
properlyadjusted.
2.Thepressureinthetiresisnotequal.
1.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.
2.Shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
3.Reducetheamountofsnowremoved 
perswath.
4.Don'toverloadthemachinewith 
extremelyheavyorwetsnow.
6.Installand/oradjusttheauger/impeller 
drivebelt;refertowww.T oro.com 
forservicinginformationortakethe 
machinetoanAuthorizedService 
Dealer.
7.Replacetheauger/impellerdrivebelt; 
refertowww.T oro.comforservicing 
informationortakethemachinetoan 
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Adjustthedischargechutelatch.
1.Adjusttheskidsand/orthescraper.
2.Checkandadjustthepressureinone 
orbothtires.
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Notes:
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EmissionControlWarrantyStatement
FortheUnitedStates,California,andCanada
YourWarrantyRightsandObligations
TheCaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(CARB),theU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),andTheT oroCompany,arepleasedtoexplainthe 
emissioncontrolsystemwarrantyonyour2013–2014smalloff-roadengine/equipment.InCaliforniaandtheUnitedStates,newsmalloff-road 
engines/equipmentmustbedesigned,built,andcertiedtomeetstringentanti-smogstandards.TheToroCompanywarrantstheemissioncontrol 
systemonyoursmalloff-roadengine/equipmentfortheperiodoftimelistedbelow,providedtherehasbeennoabuse,neglect,orimpropermaintenance 
ofyoursmalloff-roadengine/equipment.
Youremissioncontrolsystemmayincludepartssuchasthecarburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,theignitionsystem,catalyticconverter,fueltanks,fuellines, 
fuelcaps,valves,canisters,lters,vaporhoses,clamps,connectors,andotherassociatedemission-relatedcomponents.
Whereawarrantableconditionexists,TheT oroCompanywillrepairyoursmalloff-roadengine/equipmentatnocosttoyouincludingdiagnosis, 
partsandlabor.
Manufacturer’sWarrantyCoverage
Thisemissioncontrolsystemiswarrantedfortwoyears.Ifanyemission-relatedpartonyourengine/equipmentisdefective,thepartwillberepairedor 
replacedbyTheT oroCompany.
OwnerResponsibilities
Asthesmalloff-roadengineowner,youareresponsiblefortheperformanceoftherequiredmaintenancelistedinyourOperator'sManual.Werecommend 
thatyouretainallreceiptscoveringmaintenanceonyoursmalloff-roadengine/equipment,butwecannotdenywarrantysolelyforthelackofreceipts.
Asthesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentowner ,youshouldhoweverbeawarethatwemaydenyyouwarrantycoverageifyoursmalloff-road 
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Youareresponsibleforpresentingyoursmalloff-roadengine/equipmenttoaT oroDistributionCenterorServiceCenterassoonasaproblemexists.The 
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Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingyourwarrantycoverage,contactusat:
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ToroWarrantyCompany 
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•Designed,built,andcertiedtoconformwithallapplicableemissionsregulations;and
•Freefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipthatcouldcausethefailureofawarrantedpart;and
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Thewarrantyperiodbeginsonthedatethesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentisdeliveredtoanultimatepurchaser .Thewarrantedperiodistwoyears.
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forthewarrantyperiodstatedabove.Ifthepartfailsduringtheperiodofwarrantycoverage,thepartwillberepairedorreplacedby 
TheT oroCompany .Anysuchpartrepairedorreplacedunderwarrantywillbewarrantedfortheremainderofthewarrantyperiod.
2.Anywarrantedpartthatisscheduledonlyforregularinspectioninthewritteninstructionssuppliediswarrantedforthewarranty 
periodstatedabove.Anysuchpartrepairedorreplacedunderthewarrantywillbewarrantedfortheremainderofthewarrantyperiod.
3.Anywarrantedpartthatisscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenanceinthewritteninstructionssuppliedis 
warrantedfortheperiodoftimebeforetherstscheduledreplacementdateforthatpart.Ifthepartfailsbeforetherst 
scheduledreplacement,thepartwillberepairedorreplacedbyTheToroCompany .Anysuchpartrepairedorreplaced 
underwarrantywillbewarrantedfortheremainderoftheperiodpriortotherstscheduledreplacementpointforthepart.
4.Repairorreplacementofanywarrantedpartunderthewarrantyprovisionshereinmustbeperformedatan 
AuthorizedServiceDealeratnochargetotheowner.
5.Notwithstandingtheprovisionsherein,warrantyservicesorrepairswillbeprovidedatallServiceDealers 
authorizedtoservicethesubjectenginesorequipment.
6.Thesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentownerwillnotbechargedfordiagnosticlaborthatisdirectlyassociatedwithdiagnosis 
ofadefective,emission-relatedwarrantedpart,providedthatsuchdiagnosticworkisperformedatanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.TheToroCompanyisliablefordamagestootherengine/equipmentcomponentscausedbyafailureunderwarrantyofanyemissionspart.
8.Throughoutthesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentwarrantyperiodstatedabove,TheT oroCompany 
willmaintainasupplyofwarrantedpartssufcienttomeettheexpecteddemandforsuchparts.
9.Manufacturerapprovedreplacementpartsmaybeusedintheperformanceofanywarrantymaintenanceorrepairsand 
mustbeprovidedwithoutchargetotheowner.SuchusewillnotreducethewarrantyobligationsofTheT oroCompany .
10.Add-onormodiedpartsthatarenotapprovedbyTheToroCompanymaynotbeused.Theuseofanon-approvedadd-onormodiedparts 
bythepurchaserwillbegroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaim.TheT oroCompanywillnotbeliabletowarrantfailuresofwarrantedparts 
causedbytheuseofannon-approvedadd-onormodiedparts.
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WarrantedParts
Thefollowingemissionwarrantypartsarecovered,totheextentthesepartswerepresentontheT oroengine/equipmentand/orT orosuppliedfuelsystem:
1.FuelSystemParts
•Carburetorandinternalparts
•Coldstartingenrichment(primerorchoke)
•Fuelpump
•Fuelline,ttings,andclamps
•Fueltank,cap,andtether
•Carboncanister
2.AirInductionSystem
•Aircleaner
•Intakemanifold
•Crankcaseventandline(s)
•Purgelineandttings
3.IgnitionSystem
•Sparkplug(s)andwire(s)
•Magnetoignitionsystem
4.CatalyticExhaustSystem
•Catalyticconverter
•Exhaustmanifold
•Airinjectorsystemandvalve(s)
5.MiscellaneousItemsUsedinEmissionControlSystem
•Valves,switches,andlinkages
•Connectors,ttings,andbrackets
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AThree-Y earLimitedWarranty(45DayLimitedWarrantyforCommercialUse)
TheToroTotalCoverageGuarantee
PowerMaxHDand 
PowerMax 
Two-StageSnowthrowers
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto 
anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheT oroProduct 
listedbelowifusedforresidentialpurposes*,ifdefectiveinmaterialsor 
workmanshiporifitstopsfunctioningduetothefailureofacomponent 
fortheperiodlistedbelow.
Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay 
transportationcosts.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod` 
PowerMaxHDandPowerMaxSnowthrowers
andAttachments 
—PowerMaxHDandPowerMaxChuteGuaranteedforLife
—PowerMaxHDandPowerMaxDeectorGuaranteedforLife
—PowerMaxHDandPowerMax 
Anti-CloggingSystem
(PlasticImpellerHousingcover)
3years
Warranty(originalowner 
only)
Warranty(originalowner 
only)
GuaranteedforLife 
Warranty(originalowner 
only)
LimitedWarrantyforCommercialUse
Gas-poweredT oroProductsusedforcommercial,institutional,orrental 
use,arewarrantedfor45daysagainstdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship. 
Componentsfailingduetonormalweararenotcoveredbythiswarranty .
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourToroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor 
workmanship,followthisprocedure:
1.ContactanyAuthorizedToroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir 
dealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheYellow 
Pagesofyourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)or 
accessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.com.Youmayalsocallthenumbers 
listedinitem#3tousethe24-hourToroDealerlocatorsystem.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe 
ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineif 
itiscoveredunderwarranty.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s 
analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
CustomerCareDepartment,ConsumerDivision 
TheT oroCompany 
811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth 
Bloomington,MN55420-1196 
Tollfreeat866-336-5205(U.S.customers) 
Tollfreeat866-854–9033(Canadiancustomers)
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance 
proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance, 
whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem 
coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress 
warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:
•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorreplacementofwearparts,
suchasrotorblades(paddles),scraperblades,belts,fuel,lubricants, 
oilchanges,sparkplugs,cable/linkageorbrakeadjustments
•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires
replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretousefreshfuel(lessthanone
monthold),orfailuretoproperlypreparetheunitpriortoanyperiodof 
non-useoveronemonth
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
•Operationalmisuse,neglect,oraccidents
•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedToro
ServiceDealer
GeneralConditions
AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorized 
ToroServiceDealerusingToroapprovedreplacementparts.Repairbyan 
AuthorizedToroServiceDealerisyoursoleremedyunderthiswarranty .
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroW arrantyCompanyisliablefor 
indirect,incidental,orconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe 
useoftheToroProductscoveredbythesewarranties,includingany 
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring 
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof 
repairsunderthesewarranties.
Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistforordinary 
use)andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticularpurpose)are 
limitedtothedurationoftheexpressedwarranty .
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential 
damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheabove 
exclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother 
rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain 
guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining 
guaranteeinformation,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatToroWarrantyCompany.
AustralianConsumerLaw
AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer.
*Residentialpurposesmeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanonelocation,orinstitutionalorrentaluse,isconsidered 
commercialuse,andthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.
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