Toro 37777 Operator's Manual

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PowerMax826OTESnowthrower
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ModelNo.37777—SerialNo.315000001andUp
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
FormNo.3385-232RevA
Operator'sManual
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
Introduction
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.
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(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
Setup............................................................................7
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
*3385-232*A
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1InstallingtheUpperHandle....................................7
BeforeOperating
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Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis manualbeforeoperatingthesnowthrower . Becomefamiliarwithallcontrolsandknow howtostoptheenginequickly .
Operator 's Position
Thelow-speedaugerhasamovingpinch pointclosetotheopening.
Caution:Improperusemayresultin lossoffingers,hands,orfeet.
Thereisahigh-speed impellerclosetothe opening.
2InstallingtheTractionControlLinkage....................8
3InstallingtheChute...............................................9
4InstallingtheChuteControlRod............................10
5ConnectingtheWiretotheHeadlight......................10
6CheckingtheEngineOilLevel...............................11
7CheckingtheTirePressure....................................11
8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper..............................12
9CheckingtheTractionDriveOperation...................12
ProductOverview.........................................................13
Operation....................................................................13
FreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-propelDrive...............13
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................13
StartingtheEngine.................................................15
StoppingtheEngine...............................................16
OperatingtheTractionDrive...................................16
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...................................17
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive.........................17
OperatingtheQuickStick™....................................17
UncloggingtheDischargeChute..............................18
PreventingFreeze-up..............................................18
OperatingTips......................................................19
Maintenance.................................................................19
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................19
............................................................................20
PreparingforMaintenance.......................................20
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper..............................................................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable................21
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable................................................................21
CheckingtheAugerGearboxOilLevel......................22
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................22
LubricatingtheHexShaft........................................23
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................23
AdjustingtheDischargeChuteLatch........................24
ReplacingtheDriveBelts.........................................24
ReplacingtheHeadlightBulb...................................24
Storage........................................................................26
PreparingtheMachineforStorage............................26
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................26
Troubleshooting...........................................................27
Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheB71.3specications oftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstituteineffect atthetimeofproduction.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore theengineiseverstarted.
Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalertyou topotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyallsafety messagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoidpossibleinjury ordeath.
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Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecould resultininjuryordeath.Toreducethispotential, complywiththefollowingsafetyinstructions.

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.Avoidloosettingclothingthatcanget caughtinmovingparts.Wearfootwearthatwillimprove footingonslipperysurfaces.
Handlefuelwithcare;itishighlyammable.
Useanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Neveraddfueltoarunningengineorhotengine.
Fillfueltankoutdoorswithextremecare.Neverll
fueltankindoors.
Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainers ontheground,awayfromyourvehicle,beforelling.
Whenpractical,removegas-poweredmachineryfrom
thetruckortrailerandrefuelitontheground.If thisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchmachineryona trailerwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimes,untilrefueling iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
Replacegasolinecapsecurelyandwipeupspilledfuel.
Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing
immediately.
Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby
themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectricstarting motors.
Adjustthecollectorhousingtocleargravelorcrushed
rocksurface.
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine
isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby manufacturer).
Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperation
orwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotect eyesfromforeignobjectsthatmaybethrownfromthe machine.

Operation

Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing
graveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertforhidden hazardsortrafc.
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).
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Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor
light.Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
Nevertouchahotengineormufer.

ClearingaCloggedDischarge Chute

WARNING
Handcontactwiththerotatingrotorbladesinside thedischargechuteisthemostcommoncauseof injuryassociatedwithmachines.Neveruseyour handtocleanoutthedischargechute.
Toclearthechute:
Shuttheengineoff!
Wait10secondstobesuretherotorbladeshavestopped
rotating.
Alwaysusethecleanouttoolmountedonthe
snowthrower,notyourhands.
Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,stoptheengine,
removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
Tounclogthedischargechute,stayintheoperating
positionandreleasethelefthand(traction)lever.While runningtheauger/impeller,pushdownonthehandlesto 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.

MaintenanceandStorage

Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstobesurethemachineisinsafeworking condition.
Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea
buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresentsuchashot waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
AlwaysrefertotheOperator’ sManualforimportantdetails
ifthemachineistobestoredforanextendedperiod.
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowingsnowto
preventfreeze-upoftherotorblades.

ToroSnowthrowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro 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.
Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructionsdescribedin
thismanual.Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service, oradjustment,stoptheengine,removethekey,and disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.Ifmajorrepairs areeverneeded,contactyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,drain
thefuelfromthefueltanktopreventapotentialhazard. Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer.Removethekey fromtheignitionswitchbeforestoringthemachine.
PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.
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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
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LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
1
2
3
4 5
6 7 8 9
Handlebolts2 Curvedwashers Locknuts2 Hairpincotter2 Flatwasher3 Nut2 Carriagebolt Flatwasher2 Carriagebolts Locknuts2
Cabletie
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Qty.
Use
2
2
2
1
Installtheupperhandle.
Installthetractioncontrollinkage.
Installthechute.
Installthechutecontrolrod.
Connectthewiretotheheadlight.
Checktheengineoillevel.
Checkthetirepressure.
Checktheskidsandscraper.
Checktheoperationofthetractiondrive.
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InstallingtheUpperHandle

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Handlebolts
2
Curvedwashers
2Locknuts
Procedure
1.Liftandrotatetheupperhandleandpositionitover thelowerhandle(Figure3).
2.Install2handlebolts,2curvedwashers,and2locknuts inthelowerhandleholes(Figure3).
Figure3
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InstallingtheTractionControl Linkage

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
Figure6
2Hairpincotter
3Flatwasher
Procedure
1.Insertthelowerendoftherodintothelowerlinkarm sothatthebentendofthespeedcontrolrodfaces rearward(Figure4).
Figure4
2.Securethelowerendofthespeedcontrolrodwitha atwasherandahairpincotter(Figure4).
3.Placeaatwasheronthetrunnion(Figure5).
6.Pulluponthespeedcontrolrodandinsertthetrunnion intotheholeinthespeedselectorlever(Figure5).
Note:Ifthetrunniondoesnottintothehole whenyouliftuponthespeedcontrolrod,rotatethe trunnionupwardordownwardonthespeedcontrol roduntilitts.
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
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2
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InstallingtheChute

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Nut
2
Carriagebolt
2Flatwasher
Procedure
1.Placethechuteontheframeandthealignthedischarge chutemounttothechutesupport.
Figure8
1.Carriagebolt
2.Flatwasher
2.Securethedischargechutemountusing2bolts,2nuts, and2atwashers.
3.Nut
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InstallingtheChuteControl Rod

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Carriagebolts
2Locknuts
Procedure
1.UnwraptheQuickStickandrotateitsothatitis uprightandinthecenter.
2.Holdthebluetriggercapdownandpulltheleverfully rearward.
Note:Thedischargechuteanddeectorshouldface forward.Iftheydonot,holdthebluetriggercap down(butdonotmovetheQuickStick)androtatethe dischargechuteuntiltheydo.
3.Aligntheattenedbackendofthelongchutecontrol rodwiththeattenedfrontendoftheshortrod thatextendsfromthecontrolpanelsothattheynest together(Figure9).
Figure10
5.Aligntheholesinthenestedendsoftherodsand insert2carriagebolts(intheloosepartsbag)through theshortrodfromtheleftsideofthemachine(from theoperatingposition).
6.Insertthecableclipthatsupportsthedeectorcable ontotheforwardcarriagebolt,andsecurethecarriage boltswithlocknutsfromtheloosepartsbag(Figure
11).
Figure11
1.Cableclip2.Deectorcable
Figure9
1.Shortrod
4.Insertthefrontendoftherodintotheopeningin thebackofthechutegearcoveruntilitslidesintothe chutegear(Figure10).
2.Longchutecontrolrod
7.HoldthebluetriggercapdownandrotatetheQuick Stickinacircletoensurethatthechuteanddeector operatesmoothly.
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2
3
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Note:Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoilleveland
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addoilifnecessary.
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ConnectingtheWiretothe Headlight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Cabletie
Procedure
Allmodelsexcept38614
1.Insertthewireconnectoronthelooseendofthewire straightintothebackoftheheadlightuntilitissecurely inplace(Figure12).
UseautomotivedetergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication ofSF ,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.Refertoyourengineowner's manual.
UseFigure13belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityforthe outdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
Figure13
EngineOilCapacities
Figure12
1.Plasticcliponwire connector
2.U-bolt
Note:Ensurethattheplasticcliponthewire connectorisonthebottom(Figure12).
2.Secureacabletie(fromtheloosepartsbag)aroundthe wireandthehandleaboutaninch(2.5cm)belowthe U-bolt(Figure12).
3.Cabletie
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CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Model
37777
1.Removethedipstickandslowlypouroilintotheoil lltubetoraisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkonthe dipstick.Donotoverll.(Figure14).
2.Installthedipsticksecurely.
EngineOilCapacity
18to20oz.(0.53to0.59l)
Figure14
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheenginecrankcase.
Note:Donotspilloilaroundtheoillltube;oilcould leakontotractionpartsandcausethetractiontoslip.
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CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping.Reduce thepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween17and20psi (116and137kPa).
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine.
2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto OperatingtheSpeedSelector.
3.Squeezethelefthand(traction)levertothehand-grip (Figure15).
Figure15
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CheckingtheSkidsand Scraper

NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsandScraperin Maintenance.
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CheckingtheTractionDrive Operation

NoPartsRequired
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 (Figure15).
Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthemachine doesnotmoveormovesrearward,completethe following:
A.Releasethetractionleverandstoptheengine.
Procedure
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit properly,ifnecessary.
Note:Tocheckthetractiondriveoperation,theself-propel featuremustbeengagedbyensuringthewheelsarepinned intheaxle.Referto(page).
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.
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ProductOverview
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Figure18
1.Snowcleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.

FreewheelingorUsingthe Self-propelDrive

Youcanoperatethesnowthrowerwiththeself-propelfeature engagedordisengaged(freewheeling).
Figure16
1.Hand-grip(2)
2.Auger/impellerlever10.Scraper
3.Speedselectorlever
4.QuickStick™discharge chutecontrol
5.Tractionlever13.Electricstarterbutton
6.Fueltankcap14.Electricstarterplug-in
7.Engineoillltube/dipstick15.Snowcleanouttool
8.Chutedeector
9.Dischargechute
11.Auger
12.Skid(2)
Tofreewheel,slidethewheelsinwardandinserttheaxle pinsthroughtheaxleholes,butnotthroughthewheelhubs (Figure19).
Figure19
Toself-propel,axlepinthroughtheholesinthewheelhubs andtheinneraxleholes(Figure20).
Figure20
1.Choke
2.Ignitionswitch
3.Fuelshutoffvalve
4.Throttle
Figure17
5.Recoilstarter
6.Oildrainplug
7.Primer

FillingtheFuelTank

RecommendedFuel:
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
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approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains
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morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15 (contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwithgasoline lessthan30daysold;runthemachinedrybeforestoring itformorethan30days.
Donotusefueladditivesotherthanafuel stabilizer/conditioner.Donotusefuelstabilizers withanalcoholbasesuchasethanol,methanol,or isopropanol.
DANGER
Figure21
1.1-1/2inch(3.8cm)
Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand others.
Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormachine directlyonthegroundbeforelling,notina vehicleoronanobject.
Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold. Wipeupspills.
Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround anopenameorsparks.
Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out ofthereachofchildren.
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StartingtheEngine

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1.Checktheengineoillevel.RefertoCheckingthe EngineOilLevelinMaintenance.
2.Turnthefuelshutoffvalve1/4turncounterclockwise toopenit(Figure22).
Figure22
3.Inserttheignitionkey(Figure23).
Figure23
1.Ignitionkey
Figure24
5.RotatethechoketotheChokeposition(Figure25).
Figure25
6.MovethethrottletotheFastposition(Figure26).
4.Firmlypushintheprimerwithyourthumb2times (15°For-9°Corabove)or4times(below15°For
-9°C),holdingtheprimerinforasecondbefore releasingiteachtime(Figure24).
Figure26
7.Startthemachinepullingtherecoilstarterorpressing theelectric-starterbutton(Figure27).
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Figure27
1.Electric-starterbutton3.Recoilstarter
2.Electricstarterplug-in

StoppingtheEngine

1.MovethethrottletotheSlowposition,andthentothe Stopposition(Figure28).
Figure28
Note:Tousetheelectricstarter,connectapower
cordtotheelectricstarterplug-inrstandthentoa poweroutlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextension cordrecommendedforoutdoorusethatisnotlonger than50feet(15m).
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged, causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbefore usingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged, donotoperatethemachine.Replaceorrepair thedamagedcordimmediately.Contactan AuthorizedServiceDealerforassistance.
Important:Topreventdamagingtheelectric starter,runitinshortcycles(5secondsmaximum, thenwaitoneminutebeforetryingtostartit again).Iftheenginestilldoesnotstart,take themachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor service.
8.Disconnectthepowercordfromthepoweroutletrst andthenfromthemachine(electricstartonly).
2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Removetheignitionkey.
4.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebyrotatingitclockwise (Figure29).
Figure29
5.Pulltherecoilstarter3or4times.Thishelpsprevent therecoilstarterfromfreezingup.

OperatingtheTractionDrive

9.Allowtheenginetowarmupforseveralminutes,move thechoketowardtheRunposition.Waitfortheengine torunsmoothlybeforeeachchokeadjustment.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoa poweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystart themachineandinjurepeopleordamage property.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot startingthemachine.
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit properly,ifnecessary;refertoCheckingtheTraction DriveOperationinSetupformoreinformation.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable
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(refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable)or takethemachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor service.
Important:T ooperatethetractiondrive,youmust operatethemachinewiththeself-propelfeature engaged.RefertoFreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-propel Drive.
1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezethelefthand (traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure30).
Figure30
2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetractionlever.

OperatingtheSpeedSelector

Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reversegears.To changespeeds,releasethetractionleverandshiftthespeed selectorlevertothedesiredposition(Figure31).Thelever locksinanotchateachspeedselection.
Figure32
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.
Figure31

OperatingtheAuger/Impeller Drive

1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeezetheright hand(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip(Figure
32).
TakeittoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor service.

OperatingtheQuickStick™

HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStickto movethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.Releasethe triggercaptolockthedischargechuteandchutedeector intoposition(Figure33).
Figure33
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MovingtheDischargeChute
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HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick tothelefttomovethedischargechutetotheleft;movethe QuickSticktotherighttomovethedischargechutetothe right(Figure34).
Figure34
Chute
WARNING
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.
Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe
DischargeChuteLatch.
Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasitdoesto
theright,ensurethatthecableisroutedtotheinsideof thehandles.RefertoInstallingtheUpperHandle.
Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyoureleasethe
triggercap,refertoAdjustingtheDischargeChuteLatch.
MovingtheChuteDeector
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick forwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveitrearwardtoraise thechutedeector(Figure35).
Important:Uncloggingthedischargechuteby bumpingthefrontofthemachineonthepavement maycausetheskidstomove.Adjusttheskidsand tightentheskidboltssecurely.

PreventingFreeze-up

Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving
partsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhen tryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhavedifculty operatinganycontrolorpart,starttheengineandletit runforafewminutes.
Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunforafew
minutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing.Engage theauger/impellertoclearanyremainingsnowfrom insidethehousing.RotatetheQuickSticktopreventit fromfreezing.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingparts tostop,andremovealliceandsnowfromthemachine.
Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoilstarterhandleseveral
timesandpushtheelectric-starterbuttononcetoprevent therecoilandelectricstartersfromfreezingup.
Figure35
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OperatingTips
DANGER
Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpellerand augerrotateandcaninjureoramputatehandsor feet.
Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting, troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,stop theengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugand keepitawayfromtheplugtopreventsomeone fromaccidentallystartingtheengine.
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.
AlwayssetthethrottletotheFastpositionwhenthrowing
snow .
Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthewheelsslip,
shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthemachine
intoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuestorideup,liftup onthehandles.
Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst2hours
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Yearly
Yearlyorbeforestorage
MaintenanceProcedure
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
•Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary.
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Checktheaugergearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Lubricatethehexshaft.
•Replacethesparkplug.
•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto17–20psi(116–137kPa).
•Drainthegasolineandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorat theendoftheseason.
•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/or theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.
Important:Youcanndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyourmachineatwww.T oro.com.
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Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.Forengineadjustments,
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ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Disconnectthesparkplugwire.RefertoReplacing theSparkPlug.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheengine
oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,thenfullyinstall thedipstick.
2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel(Figure36). IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick, addoil.RefertoFillingtheEnginewithOil.

CheckingandAdjustingthe SkidsandScraper

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheskidsandthescraper
andadjustthemifnecessary.
Checktheskidsandthescrapertoensurethattheaugerdoes notcontactthepavedorgravelsurface.Adjusttheskidsand thescraperasneededtocompensateforwear.
1.Checkthetirepressure.RefertoCheckingtheTire Pressure.
2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstotheauger sidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddowneasily.
Figure36
Figure37
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.
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CheckingandAdjustingthe
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TractionCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe
tractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure39),ensuringthereisslight tensiononthecable.
5.Ifthetractioncableisproperlyadjustedbutaproblem remains,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor replaceitifnecessary.
Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreversespeeds oritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever,adjustthe tractioncable.
Ifthelefthand(traction)cableisnotproperlyadjusted,do thefollowingsteps:
1.Loosenthejamnut.
2.Engagethetractionleverandholditinplace(Figure
38).
Figure38

CheckingandAdjustingthe Auger/ImpellerCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe
auger/impellercableandadjustitif necessary.
Yearly—Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjust orreplaceitifnecessary.
1.Loosenthejamnut.
2.Engagetheauger/impellerleverandholditinplace (Figure40).
Figure40
3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustspring lengthto2.18inches(5.5cm)(Figure39).
1.Jamnut
2.Turnbuckle
Figure39
3.Spring
4.2.18inches(5.5cm)
3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthespring lengthto2.75inches(7cm)(Figure41)
Figure41
1.Jamnut
2.Turnbuckle
4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure41),ensuringthereisslight tensiononthecable.
3.Spring
4.2.75inches(7cm)
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5.Iftheauger/impellercableisproperlyadjustedbut
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ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours—Changetheengine
oil.

CheckingtheAugerGearbox OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheaugergearboxoiland
addoilifnecessary.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Cleantheareaaroundthepipeplug(Figure42).
Figure42
3.Removethepipeplugfromthegearbox.
4.Checktheoillevelinthegearbox.Theoilshouldbe 3/8inch(9.5mm)belowthelleropening.
Yearly—Changetheengineoil.
Ifpossible,runtheenginejustbeforechangingtheoilbecause warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmorecontaminants.
UseautomotivedetergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication ofSF ,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.Refertoyourengineowner's manual.
UseFigure43belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityforthe outdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
Figure43
5.Iftheoillevelislow ,addGL-5orGL-6,SAE80-90 EPgearoillubricanttothegearboxuntiltheoillevel is3/8inchbelowthelleropening.
Note:Donotusesyntheticoil.
6.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.
EngineOilCapacities
Model
37777
1.Cleantheareaaroundtheoildraincap(Figure44).
1.Oildraincap
2.Slideanoildrainpanunderthedrainextensionand removetheoildraincap.
3.Draintheoil.
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal recyclingcenter.
4.Installtheoildraincap.
EngineOilCapacity
18to20oz.(0.53to0.59l)
Figure44
5.Fillthecrankcasewithoil.RefertoFillingtheEngine CrankcasewithOil.
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LubricatingtheHexShaft

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ServiceInterval:Y early—Lubricatethehexshaft.
9.Installthebackcoverandreturnthemachinetothe operatingposition.
Lightlylubricatethehexshaftyearlywithautomotiveengine oil(Figure45).
Figure45
1.Hexshaft
2.Steelfrictionpulley
3.Rubberwheel
Important:Donotgetoilontherubberwheelorthe steelfrictionpulleybecausethetractiondrivewillslip (Figure45).
1.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank.
2.Tipthemachineforwardontoitsaugerhousingand blockitsothatitcannotfall.

ReplacingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Y early—Replacethesparkplug.
UseaChampionQC12YCorequivalentsparkplug.
Note:Toaccessthesparkplug,youmustrstremovethe uppersnowhood(Figure47).
Figure47
1.Chokeknob
2.Uppersnowhood
3.Ignitionkey
4.Screw(2)
3.Removethebackcover(Figure46).
Figure46
1.Screws
4.MovethespeedselectorlevertoPositionR2.
5.Dipyourngerinautomotiveengineoilandlightly lubricatehexshaft.
6.MovethespeedselectorlevertoPosition6.
1.Removethechokeknobandtheignitionkey(Figure
47).
2.Removethe2screwsthatsecuretheuppersnowhood tothemachine(Figure47).
3.Slowlyremovetheuppersnowhood,ensuringthat theprimerbulbhoseandtheignitionwireremain connected.
4.Removethebracketthumbscrewandthebracket (Figure48).
7.Lubricatetheotherendofthehexshaft.
8.Movethespeedselectorleverforwardandrearward afewtimes.
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AdjustingtheDischargeChute Latch

Ifthedischargechutedoesnotlockintothedesiredposition ordoesnotunlocksothatyoucanmoveittoanother position,adjustthedischargechutelatch.
1.Loosentheclampfasteneronthechutesupportplate untilthecableisfree.
1.Spark-plugwire
2.Bracket
5.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug(Figure48).
6.Removeanddiscardtheoldsparkplug.
Note:Y ouwillneedaratchetwrenchextensionto removethesparkplug.
7.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonanewsparkplug at0.030inch(0.76mm)(Figure49).
1.0.030inch(0.76mm)
8.Installthenewsparkplug,tightenitrmly,andattach theignitionwiretothesparkplug.
9.Installthebracketwiththethumbscrewthatyou removedinstep4.
10.Ensurethattheprimerbulbhoseandtheignitionwire areconnectedandclearofthecarburetorbracket.
11.Securetheuppersnowhoodtothemachinewiththe2 screwsthatyoupreviouslyremoved.
3.Thumbscrew
Figure49
Figure50
1.Cableconduit3.Clampfastener
2.Cableclamp
2.Removeanyslackinthecablebypullingthecable conduitrearward.
3.Tightentheclampfastenerwhileholdingthecablein place.

ReplacingtheDriveBelts

Iftheauger/impellerdrivebeltorthetractiondrivebelt becomesworn,oil-soaked,orotherwisedamaged,havean AuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethebelt.

ReplacingtheHeadlightBulb

UseaGE89216Whalogenlightbulb.Donottouchthe bulbwithyourhandsorallowdirtormoisturetocomeinto contactwiththebulb.
1.Removethewireconnectorfromthebackofthe headlight(Figure51).
12.Alignthetabonthechokecontrolknobwiththeslot ontheuppersnowhood.
13.Connectthechokecontrolknobtothechokeshafton thecarburetor.
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Figure51
2.Turnthebaseofthebulbcounterclockwiseuntilit stops(Figure52).
Figure52
3.Removethebulbstraightoutfromthebackofthe headlight(Figure53).
Figure55
6.Insertthewireconnectorstraightintothebackofthe headlightuntilitissecurelyinplace(Figure56).
Figure56
Figure53
4.Insertanewbulbintothebackoftheheadlight(Figure
54).
Figure54
5.Turnthebaseofthebulbclockwiseuntilitissnug (Figure55).
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Storage
WARNING
Gasolinevaporscanexplode.
Donotstoregasolinemorethan30days.
Donotstorethemachineinanenclosurenear anopename.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringit.

PreparingtheMachinefor Storage

1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizerto freshfuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.
Note:Fuelshouldnotbestoredlongerthansuggested bythefuelstabilizermanufacturer.
2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.
3.Runthemachineuntiltheenginerunsoutoffuel.
4.Primetheengineandstartitagain.
5.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyoucan nolongerstarttheengine,itissufcientlydry.
6.Stoptheengineandallowittocool.
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.Installthesparkplugandtightenitrmly.
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.Haveaqualiedelectricianenergize theoutlet.
1.Insertthekeyintotheignitionandturn ittotheOnposition.
2.MovethechoketotheOnpositionand presstheprimer3times.
5.Drainand/orllthefueltankwithfresh 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.Drainandllthefueltankwithfresh 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.Youaretryingtoremovetoomuch snowperswath.
4.Youaretryingtoremoveextremely 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 emissioncontrolsystemwarrantyonyour2015–2016smalloff-roadengine/equipment.InCaliforniaandtheUnitedStates,newsmalloff-road engines/equipmentmustbedesigned,built,andcertiedtomeetstringentanti-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 engine/equipmentoraparthasfailedduetoabuse,neglect,impropermaintenanceorunapprovedmodications.
Youareresponsibleforpresentingyoursmalloff-roadengine/equipmenttoaT oroDistributionCenterorServiceCenterassoonasaproblemexists.The warrantyrepairsshouldbecompletedinareasonableamountoftime,nottoexceedthirty(30)days.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingyourwarrantycoverage,contactusat:
CustomerCareDepartment,ConsumerDivision ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 1–952–948–4027(U.S.andCanadiancustomers) emailCustomerSupportat:www.toro.com
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GeneralEmissionsWarrantyCoverage
TheT oroCompanywarrantstotheultimatepurchaserandeachsubsequentpurchaserthatthesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentis:
Designed,built,andcertiedtoconformwithallapplicableemissionsregulations;and
Freefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipthatcouldcausethefailureofawarrantedpart;and
Identicalinallmaterialrespectstothepartsasdescribedintheapplicationforcertication.
Thewarrantyperiodbeginsonthedatethesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentisdeliveredtoanultimatepurchaser .Thewarrantedperiodistwoyears.
Subjecttocertainconditionsandexclusionsasstatedbelow,thewarrantyonevaporativeemissions-relatedpartsisasfollows:
1.Anywarrantedpartthatisnotscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenanceinthewritteninstructionssupplied,iswarranted forthewarrantyperiodstatedabove.Ifthepartfailsduringtheperiodofwarrantycoverage,thepartwillberepairedorreplacedby TheT oroCompany .Anysuchpartrepairedorreplacedunderwarrantywillbewarrantedfortheremainderofthewarrantyperiod.
2.Anywarrantedpartthatisscheduledonlyforregularinspectioninthewritteninstructionssuppliediswarrantedforthewarranty periodstatedabove.Anysuchpartrepairedorreplacedunderthewarrantywillbewarrantedfortheremainderofthewarrantyperiod.
3.Anywarrantedpartthatisscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenanceinthewritteninstructionssuppliedis warrantedfortheperiodoftimebeforetherstscheduledreplacementdateforthatpart.Ifthepartfailsbeforetherst scheduledreplacement,thepartwillberepairedorreplacedbyTheToroCompany .Anysuchpartrepairedorreplaced underwarrantywillbewarrantedfortheremainderoftheperiodpriortotherstscheduledreplacementpointforthepart.
4.Repairorreplacementofanywarrantedpartunderthewarrantyprovisionshereinmustbeperformedatan AuthorizedServiceDealeratnochargetotheowner.
5.WarrantyservicesorrepairswillbeprovidedatallServiceDealersauthorizedtoservicethesubjectenginesorequipment.
6.Thesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentownerwillnotbechargedfordiagnosticlaborthatisdirectlyassociatedwithdiagnosis ofadefective,emission-relatedwarrantedpart,providedthatsuchdiagnosticworkisperformedatanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.TheToroCompanyisliablefordamagestootherengine/equipmentcomponentscausedbyafailureunderwarrantyofanywarrantedpart.
8.Throughoutthesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentwarrantyperiodstatedabove,TheToroCompanywillmaintainasupply ofwarrantedpartssufcienttomeettheexpecteddemandforsuchparts.
9.Manufacturerapprovedreplacementpartsmaybeusedintheperformanceofanywarrantymaintenanceorrepairsand mustbeprovidedwithoutchargetotheowner.SuchusewillnotreducethewarrantyobligationsofTheT oroCompany .
10.Add-onormodiedpartsthatarenotapprovedbyTheT oroCompanymaynotbeused.Theuseofanon-approvedadd-onormodiedpartsby thepurchaserwillbegroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaim.TheT oroCompanywillnotbeliabletowarrantfailuresofwarrantedpartscausedby theuseofannon-approvedadd-onormodiedparts.
WarrantedParts
Thefollowingemissionwarrantypartsarecovered,totheextentthesepartswerepresentontheT oroengine/equipmentand/orT orosuppliedfuelsystem:
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1.FuelSystemParts
Carburetorandinternalparts
Coldstartingenrichment(primerorchoke)
Fuelpump
Fuelline,ttings,andclamps
Fueltank,cap,andtether
Carboncanister
2.AirInductionSystem
Aircleaner
Intakemanifold
Crankcaseventandline(s)
Purgelineandttings
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)
TheT oroT otalCoverageGuarantee
PowerMaxHDand PowerMax Two-StageSnowthrowers
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheT oroProduct listedbelowifusedforresidentialpurposes*,ifdefectiveinmaterialsor workmanshiporifitstopsfunctioningduetothefailureofacomponent fortheperiodlistedbelow.
Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod` PowerMaxHDandPowerMaxSnowthrowers
andAttachments —PowerMaxHDandPowerMaxChuteGuaranteedforLife
—PowerMaxHDandPowerMaxDeectorGuaranteedforLife
—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.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’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(thattheproductistforordinary use)andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticularpurpose)are limitedtothedurationoftheexpressedwarranty .
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheabove exclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining guaranteeinformation,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatToroWarrantyCompany.
AustralianConsumerLaw
AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer.
*Residentialpurposesmeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanonelocation,orinstitutionalorrentaluse,isconsidered commercialuse,andthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.
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