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PowerMax826OTESnowthrower
ModelNo.37777—SerialNo.315000001andUp
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
FormNo.3385-232RevA
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
Setup............................................................................7
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
*3385-232*A
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1InstallingtheUpperHandle....................................7
BeforeOperating
?
?
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
manualbeforeoperatingthesnowthrower .
Becomefamiliarwithallcontrolsandknow
howtostoptheenginequickly .
Operator 's
Position
Thelow-speedaugerhasamovingpinch
pointclosetotheopening.
Caution:Improperusemayresultin
lossoffingers,hands,orfeet.
Thereisahigh-speed
impellerclosetothe
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
ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheB71.3specications
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.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).
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•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor
light.Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm
holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.
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
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.
•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
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.
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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Note:Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoilleveland
addoilifnecessary.
5
ConnectingtheWiretothe
Headlight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Cabletie
Procedure
Allmodelsexcept38614
1.Insertthewireconnectoronthelooseendofthewire
straightintothebackoftheheadlightuntilitissecurely
inplace(Figure12).
UseautomotivedetergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication
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
6
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
Model
37777
1.Removethedipstickandslowlypouroilintotheoil
lltubetoraisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkonthe
dipstick.Donotoverll.(Figure14).
2.Installthedipsticksecurely.
EngineOilCapacity
18to20oz.(0.53to0.59l)
Figure14
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheenginecrankcase.
Note:Donotspilloilaroundtheoillltube;oilcould
leakontotractionpartsandcausethetractiontoslip.
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7
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping.Reduce
thepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween17and20psi
(116and137kPa).
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine.
2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector.
3.Squeezethelefthand(traction)levertothehand-grip
(Figure15).
Figure15
8
CheckingtheSkidsand
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsandScraperin
Maintenance.
9
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
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.Engineoillltube/dipstick15.Snowcleanouttool
8.Chutedeector
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
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)
Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A
reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
others.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe
gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormachine
directlyonthegroundbeforelling,notina
vehicleoronanobject.
•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.
Wipeupspills.
•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround
anopenameorsparks.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out
ofthereachofchildren.
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StartingtheEngine
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-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).
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
movethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.Releasethe
triggercaptolockthedischargechuteandchutedeector
intoposition(Figure33).
Figure33
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MovingtheDischargeChute
UncloggingtheDischarge
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.
MovingtheChuteDeector
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick
forwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveitrearwardtoraise
thechutedeector(Figure35).
Important:Uncloggingthedischargechuteby
bumpingthefrontofthemachineonthepavement
maycausetheskidstomove.Adjusttheskidsand
tightentheskidboltssecurely.
PreventingFreeze-up
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving
partsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhen
tryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhavedifculty
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
Aftertherst2hours
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Yearly
Yearlyorbeforestorage
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.
Important:Youcanndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyourmachineatwww.T oro.com.
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Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.Forengineadjustments,
repairs,orwarrantyservicenotcoveredinthismanual,contactanAuthorizedBriggs&StrattonServicingDealer.
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
TractionCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—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:Aftertherst2hours—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
aproblemremains,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours—Changetheengine
oil.
CheckingtheAugerGearbox
OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheaugergearboxoiland
addoilifnecessary.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Cleantheareaaroundthepipeplug(Figure42).
Figure42
3.Removethepipeplugfromthegearbox.
4.Checktheoillevelinthegearbox.Theoilshouldbe
3/8inch(9.5mm)belowthelleropening.
Yearly—Changetheengineoil.
Ifpossible,runtheenginejustbeforechangingtheoilbecause
warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmorecontaminants.
UseautomotivedetergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication
ofSF ,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.Refertoyourengineowner's
manual.
UseFigure43belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityforthe
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
Figure43
5.Iftheoillevelislow ,addGL-5orGL-6,SAE80-90
EPgearoillubricanttothegearboxuntiltheoillevel
is3/8inchbelowthelleropening.
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
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,youmustrstremovethe
uppersnowhood(Figure47).
Figure47
1.Chokeknob
2.Uppersnowhood
3.Ignitionkey
4.Screw(2)
3.Removethebackcover(Figure46).
Figure46
1.Screws
4.MovethespeedselectorlevertoPositionR2.
5.Dipyourngerinautomotiveengineoilandlightly
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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Figure48
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,tightenitrmly,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
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.
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.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,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
engine/equipmentoraparthasfailedduetoabuse,neglect,impropermaintenanceorunapprovedmodications.
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,andcertiedtoconformwithallapplicableemissionsregulations;and
•Freefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipthatcouldcausethefailureofawarrantedpart;and
•Identicalinallmaterialrespectstothepartsasdescribedintheapplicationforcertication.
Thewarrantyperiodbeginsonthedatethesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentisdeliveredtoanultimatepurchaser .Thewarrantedperiodistwoyears.
Subjecttocertainconditionsandexclusionsasstatedbelow,thewarrantyonevaporativeemissions-relatedpartsisasfollows:
1.Anywarrantedpartthatisnotscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenanceinthewritteninstructionssupplied,iswarranted
forthewarrantyperiodstatedabove.Ifthepartfailsduringtheperiodofwarrantycoverage,thepartwillberepairedorreplacedby
TheT oroCompany .Anysuchpartrepairedorreplacedunderwarrantywillbewarrantedfortheremainderofthewarrantyperiod.
2.Anywarrantedpartthatisscheduledonlyforregularinspectioninthewritteninstructionssuppliediswarrantedforthewarranty
periodstatedabove.Anysuchpartrepairedorreplacedunderthewarrantywillbewarrantedfortheremainderofthewarrantyperiod.
3.Anywarrantedpartthatisscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenanceinthewritteninstructionssuppliedis
warrantedfortheperiodoftimebeforetherstscheduledreplacementdateforthatpart.Ifthepartfailsbeforetherst
scheduledreplacement,thepartwillberepairedorreplacedbyTheToroCompany .Anysuchpartrepairedorreplaced
underwarrantywillbewarrantedfortheremainderoftheperiodpriortotherstscheduledreplacementpointforthepart.
4.Repairorreplacementofanywarrantedpartunderthewarrantyprovisionshereinmustbeperformedatan
AuthorizedServiceDealeratnochargetotheowner.
5.WarrantyservicesorrepairswillbeprovidedatallServiceDealersauthorizedtoservicethesubjectenginesorequipment.
6.Thesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentownerwillnotbechargedfordiagnosticlaborthatisdirectlyassociatedwithdiagnosis
ofadefective,emission-relatedwarrantedpart,providedthatsuchdiagnosticworkisperformedatanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.TheToroCompanyisliablefordamagestootherengine/equipmentcomponentscausedbyafailureunderwarrantyofanywarrantedpart.
8.Throughoutthesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentwarrantyperiodstatedabove,TheToroCompanywillmaintainasupply
ofwarrantedpartssufcienttomeettheexpecteddemandforsuchparts.
9.Manufacturerapprovedreplacementpartsmaybeusedintheperformanceofanywarrantymaintenanceorrepairsand
mustbeprovidedwithoutchargetotheowner.SuchusewillnotreducethewarrantyobligationsofTheT oroCompany .
10.Add-onormodiedpartsthatarenotapprovedbyTheT oroCompanymaynotbeused.Theuseofanon-approvedadd-onormodiedpartsby
thepurchaserwillbegroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaim.TheT oroCompanywillnotbeliabletowarrantfailuresofwarrantedpartscausedby
theuseofannon-approvedadd-onormodiedparts.
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)
•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)
TheT oroT otalCoverageGuarantee
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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