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PowerMax 
PowerMax
ModelNo.37779—SerialNo.400010798andUp
ModelNo.37780—SerialNo.400010798andUp
®
724OESnowthrower
®
826OESnowthrower
Introduction
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
FormNo.3406-741RevA
Operator'sManual
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
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 
messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2), 
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath 
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. 
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation 
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial 
attention.
Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove1500m 
(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensurethattheHigh 
AltitudeKithasbeeninstalledsothattheenginemeets 
CARB/EPAemissionregulations.TheHighAltitude 
Kitincreasesengineperformancewhilepreventing 
spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased 
emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach 
thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe 
machine.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealer
©2016—TheT oro®Company 
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth 
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
*3406-741*A
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toobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitandhigh-altitude 
labelforyourmachine.T olocateadealerconvenientto 
you,accessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.comorcontactour 
ToroCustomerCareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listed 
inyourEmissionControlWarrantyStatement.
Removethekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengine 
toitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe 
engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperateanengine 
thathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuseatlower 
altitudes;otherwise,youcouldoverheatanddamage 
theengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehasbeen 
convertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthefollowing 
label(Figure3).
Figure3
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
UncloggingtheDischargeChute..............................16
OperatingTips......................................................16
AfterOperation........................................................16
Safety....................................................................16
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse.................................17
Maintenance.................................................................17
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................17
MaintenanceSafety.................................................17
PreparingforMaintenance.......................................17
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................18
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper..............................................................18
CheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable................19
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable................................................................19
CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.....................20
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................20
LubricatingtheHexShaft........................................21
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................21
AdjustingtheDischarge-ChuteLatch........................22
ReplacingtheDriveBelts.........................................22
Storage........................................................................23
PreparingtheMachineforStorage............................23
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................23
Troubleshooting...........................................................24
Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
Safety...........................................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................3
Setup............................................................................5
1InstallingtheUpperHandle....................................5
2InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage....................6
3InstallingtheChute...............................................7
4InstallingtheChute-ControlRod............................7
5CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel...............................8
6CheckingtheTirePressure.....................................8
7CheckingtheSkidsandScraper...............................8
8CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction
Drive.................................................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................10
Operation....................................................................10
BeforeOperation......................................................10
Safety....................................................................10
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................10
DuringOperation.....................................................11
Safety....................................................................11
FreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-Propel
Drive................................................................11
StartingtheEngine.................................................12
ShuttingOfftheEngine..........................................14
OperatingtheTractionDrive...................................14
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...................................14
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive.........................15
OperatingtheQuickStick™....................................15
Safety
ThismachinemeetsorcomplieswithANSIB71.3 
specicationsineffectatthetimeofproduction.
•ReadandunderstandthecontentsofthisOperator’s
Manualbeforeyoustarttheengine.Ensurethateveryone
usingthisproductknowshowtousetheproductand 
understandsthewarnings.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents
onthemachine.
•Donotoperatemachinewithoutallguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe 
machine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa
safedistanceawayfromthemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Neverallow
childrentooperatethemachine.
•Shutofftheenginebeforeunclogging,servicing,or
fuelingthemachine.
Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationintheir 
respectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamagedor 
missingdecals.
120-9805
1.Insertthekey.
2.Primetheengine3times.
3.Engagethechoke.
4.Pullthestartercord.
5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.
OrderPartNo.121-1215
121-1239
121-1240
OrderPartNo.120-7194
1.Tractiondrive—squeezethelevertoengage;releasethe 
levertodisengage.
2.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplaceyour 
handinthechute;shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthe 
operatingposition,usethetooltoclearthechute.
4.Cuttingdismembermenthazard,impeller—keepaway 
frommovingparts;removetheignitionkeyandreadthe 
instructionsbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
awayfromthesnowthrower.
6.Auger/impellerdrive—squeezethelevertoengage;release 
thelevertodisengage.
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121-6817
1.Cuttingdismemberment,impellerandcutting 
dismemberment,augerhazards—keepbystandersasafe 
distanceawayfromthesnowthrower.
121-6823
1.Fast
2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds
3.Slow
131-6487
1.Engine—shutoff
2.Slow
3.Fast
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
1
2
3
4 
5
6 
7 
8
Handlebolt2 
Curvedwasher 
Locknut2 
Hairpincotter2 
Flatwasher3 
Nut2 
Carriagebolt 
Flatwasher2 
Carriagebolt 
Locknut2
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Qty.
Use
2
2
2
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–
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Installtheupperhandle.
Installthetraction-controllinkage.
Installthechute.
Installthechute-controlrod.
Checktheengine-oillevel.
Checkthetirepressure.
Checktheskidsandscraper.
Checktheoperationofthetractiondrive.
1
InstallingtheUpperHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Handlebolt
2
Curvedwasher
2Locknut
Procedure
1.Liftandrotatetheupperhandleandpositionitover 
thelowerhandle(Figure4).
2.Install2handlebolts,2curvedwashers,and2locknuts 
inthelower-handleholes(Figure4).
Figure4
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2
InstallingtheTraction-Control 
Linkage
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
Figure7
2Hairpincotter
3Flatwasher
Procedure
1.Insertthelowerendoftherodintothelowerlinkarm 
sothatthebentendofthespeed-controlrodfaces 
rearward(Figure5).
Figure5
2.Securethelowerendofthespeed-controlrodwitha 
atwasherandahairpincotter(Figure5).
3.Placeaatwasheronthetrunnion(Figure6).
6.Pullupthespeed-controlrodandinsertthetrunnion 
intotheholeinthespeed-selectorlever(Figure6).
Note:Ifthetrunniondoesnottintothehole 
whenyouliftuponthespeed-controlrod,rotatethe 
trunnionupwardordownwardonthespeed-control 
roduntilitts.
7.Securethetrunnionandupperendofthespeed-control 
rodwithawasherandahairpincotter.
Note:Foreasierinstallation,lookdownthroughthe 
openinginthespeedselector(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Speedselector
Figure6
1.Speed-selectorlever
2.Trunnion
4.Shiftthespeed-selectorleverintoPositionR2.
5.Rotatethelowerlinkarmfullyupward 
(counterclockwise)asshowninFigure7.
3.Innerwasher
4.Outerwasher
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4
InstallingtheChute
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Nut
2
Carriagebolt
2Flatwasher
Procedure
1.Placethechuteontheframeandalignthedischarge 
chutemounttothechutesupport.
InstallingtheChute-Control 
Rod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Carriagebolt
2Locknut
Procedure
1.UnwraptheQuickStickandrotateitsothatitis 
uprightandinthecenter.
2.Holdthebluetriggercapdownandpulltheleverfully 
rearward.
Note:Thedischargechuteanddeectorshouldface 
forward.Iftheydonot,holdthebluetriggercap 
down(butdonotmovetheQuickStick)androtatethe 
dischargechuteuntiltheydo.
3.Aligntheattenedbackendofthelongchute-control 
rodwiththeattenedfrontendoftheshortrod 
thatextendsfromthecontrolpanelsothattheynest 
together(Figure10).
Figure9
1.Carriagebolt
2.Flatwasher
2.Securethedischargechutemountusing2bolts,2nuts, 
and2atwashers.
3.Nut
Figure10
1.Shortrod
4.Insertthefrontendoftherodintotheopeningin 
thebackofthechute-gearcoveruntilitslidesintothe 
chutegear(Figure11).
2.Longchute-controlrod
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Figure11
5
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheengine
crankcase.Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoillevel 
andaddoilifnecessary.
RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page18).
5.Aligntheholesinthenestedendsoftherodsand 
insert2carriagebolts(intheloose-partsbag)through 
theshortrodfromtheleftsideofthemachine(from 
theoperatingposition).
6.Insertthecableclipthatsupportsthedeectorcable 
ontotheforwardcarriagebolt,andsecurethecarriage 
boltswithlocknutsfromtheloose-partsbag(Figure
12).
Figure12
1.Cableclip2.Deectorcable
7.HoldthebluetriggercapdownandrotatetheQuick 
Stickinacircletoensurethatthechuteanddeector 
operatesmoothly.
6
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping.Reduce 
thepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween116and137 
kPa(17and20psi).
7
CheckingtheSkidsand 
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsandScraper(page
18).
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CheckingtheOperationofthe 
TractionDrive
NoPartsRequired
4.Releasethetractionlever.
5.MovethespeedselectortothePosition1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page14).
6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure
13).
Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthemachine 
doesnotmoveormovesrearward,completethe 
following:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutofftheengine.
Procedure
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the 
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof 
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty 
damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit 
properly,ifnecessary.
Note:Tochecktheoperationofthetractiondrive,youmust 
engagetheself-propelfeaturebypinningthewheelsinthe 
axle;refertoFreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-PropelDrive
(page11).
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine(page12).
2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page14).
3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure
13).
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeed-selector
lever(Figure6).
C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)on
thespeed-controlrod(Figure6).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selectorlever
(Figure6).
7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthisprocedure 
untilnoadjustmentsarerequired.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction 
leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable; 
refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable
(page19)ortakethemachinetoanAuthorizedService
Dealerforservice.
Figure13
Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthemachine 
doesnotmoveormovesforward,completethe 
following:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutofftheengine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeed-selector
lever(Figure6).
C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)onthe
speed-controlrod(Figure6).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selectorlever
(Figure6).
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ProductOverview
ST
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G016500
Figure16
1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)
Operation
BeforeOperation
Safety
•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby
themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectric-starting 
motors.
Figure14
1.Handgrip(2)
2.Auger/impellerlever10.Scraper
3.Speed-selectorlever
4.QuickStick™ 
discharge-chutecontrol
5.Tractionlever13.Electric-startbutton
6.Fuel-tankcap14.Electric-startplug-in
7.Oil-lltube/dipstick15.Snow-cleanouttool
8.Chutedeector
9.Dischargechute
11.Auger
12.Skid(2)
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutwearingadequate
wintergarments.Avoidloose-ttingclothingthatcanget 
caughtinmovingparts.Wearsubstantial,slip-resistant 
footwearthatwillimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.
•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeprotectionduring
operationorwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepairto 
protectyoureyesfromforeignobjectsthatthemachine 
maythrow .
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe
machineandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires, 
andotherforeignobjects.
•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,illegible,or
lost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginningoperation.Also, 
tightenanyloosefasteners.
FillingtheFuelTank
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline
withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating 
method).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE
byvolumeisacceptable.
Figure15
1.Primer5.Throttle
2.Ignitionswitch
3.Choke
4.Fuel-shutoffvalve
6.Oil-drainplug
7.Recoil-starthandle
•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15
orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume. 
Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult 
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessyouuseafuelstabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel 
stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwithgasoline 
lessthan30daysold.
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Figure17
1.Donotllabovethebottomofthefuel-tankneck.
•Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,
removetheignitionkey,thoroughlyinspectthemachine 
foranydamage,andrepairthedamagebeforestarting 
andoperatingthemachine.
•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,shutoff
theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.
•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting
theengineandfortransportingthemachineinorout 
ofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaustfumes 
aredangerous.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto
clearsnowattoofastarate.
•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeplugging
itintoapowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,donot 
useittostartthemachine.Replacethedamagedcord 
immediately.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouare 
notstartingthemachine.
FreewheelingorUsingthe
DuringOperation
Safety
•Rotatingaugerbladescaninjurengersorhands.
Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthedischarge 
openingwhileoperatingthemachine.Keepyourface,
hands,feet,andanyotherpartofyourbodyor 
clothingawayfrommovingorrotatingparts.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareaswhere
propertydamagecanoccur.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.Alwaysbe
sureofyourfooting,andkeeparmholdonthehandles. 
Walk;neverrun.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor
light.
•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupwiththe
machine.
•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow ,disengagepowertothe
rotorblades.
•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby
themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectric-starting 
motors.
•Donotattempttoclearsnowfromagravelorcrushed
rocksurface.Thisproductisintendedforuseonlyon 
pavedsurfaces.
•Donotusethemachineonaroof.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine
isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby 
manufacturer).
Self-PropelDrive
Youcanoperatethesnowthrowerwiththeself-propelfeature 
engagedordisengaged(freewheeling).
Tofreewheel,slidethewheelsinwardandinserttheaxle 
pinsthroughtheaxleholes,butnotthroughthewheelhubs 
(Figure18).
Figure18
Toself-propel,inserttheaxlepinthroughtheholesinthe 
wheelhubsandtheinner-axleholes(Figure19).
Figure19
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StartingtheEngine
1.Checktheengine-oillevel;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page18).
2.Turnthefuel-shutoffvalve1/4turncounterclockwise 
toopenit(Figure20).
4.Firmlypushintheprimerwithyourthumbasindicated 
bythetablebelow,holdingtheprimerinforasecond 
beforereleasingiteachtime(Figure22).
Temperature
Above-18°C(0°F)
-23°Cto-18°C(-10°Fto0°F)
Below-23°C(-10°F)
SuggestedNumberof
Primes
3
4
6
Figure20
3.Inserttheignitionkeyallthewayin(Figure21).
Figure22
1.Ignitionkey
Figure21
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5.MovethechoketotheCHOKEposition(Figure23).
Figure23
Figure25
1.Electric-startbutton3.Recoilstarter
2.Electric-startplug-in
Tousetheelectricstarter(electricstartonly),connecta 
powercordtotheelectric-startplug-inrstandthen 
toagroundfaultcircuitinterrupter(GFCI)power 
outlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugepowercord 
recommendedforoutdoorusethatisnotlongerthan 
15m(50ft).
Important:Donotuseawornordamagedpower 
cord.
6.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition(Figure24).
Figure24
7.Startthemachinebypullingtherecoil-starthandleor 
pressingtheelectric-startbutton(Figure25).
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged, 
causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbefore 
usingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,do 
notuseit.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcord 
immediately.ContactanAuthorizedService 
Dealerforassistance.
Important:Topreventdamagingtheelectric 
starter,runitinshortcycles(5secondson, 
5secondsoff),nomorethan10times.Ifthe 
enginestilldoesnotstart,takethemachinetoan 
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
8.Disconnectthepowercordfromthepoweroutletrst 
andthenfromthemachine(electricstartonly).
9.Allowtheenginetowarmup;graduallymovethe 
choketowardtheRUNposition.Waitfortheengineto 
runsmoothlybeforeeachchokeadjustment.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoa 
poweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystart 
themachineandinjurepeopleordamage 
property.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot 
startingthemachine.
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ShuttingOfftheEngine
OperatingtheTractionDrive
1.MovethethrottletotheSLOWposition,andthento 
theSTOPposition(Figure26)toshutofftheengine. 
Youcanalsoshutofftheenginebypullingtheignition 
keyoutwardtothemiddleposition.
Figure26
2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe 
operatingposition.
3.Removetheignitionkeytopreventaccidentalstarting.
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the 
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof 
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty 
damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit 
properly,ifnecessary;referto8Checkingthe
OperationoftheTractionDrive(page8)formore
information.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction 
leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable; 
refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable
(page19)ortakethemachinetoanAuthorizedService
Dealerforservice.
Important:T ooperatethetractiondrive,youmust 
operatethemachinewiththeself-propelfeature 
engaged.RefertoFreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-Propel
Drive(page11).
1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft(traction) 
levertothehandgrip(Figure28).
4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebyrotatingitclockwise 
(Figure27).
Figure28
2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetractionlever.
OperatingtheSpeedSelector
Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reversegears. 
Tochangespeeds,releasethetractionleverandshiftthe 
speed-selectorlevertothedesiredposition(Figure29).The 
leverlocksinanotchateachspeedselection.
Figure27
5.Pulltherecoil-starthandle3or4times.
Note:Thishelpspreventtherecoilstarterfrom 
freezingup.
Figure29
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OperatingtheAuger/Impeller
Drive
1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeezetheright 
(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip(Figure30).
Figure30
Figure31
MovingtheDischargeChute
2.Tostoptheaugerandimpeller,releasetherightlever.
Important:Whenyouengageboththe 
auger/impellerleverandthetractionlever,the 
tractionleverlockstheauger/impellerleverdown, 
freeingyourrighthand.Toreleasebothlevers, 
simplyreleasetheleft(traction)lever.
3.Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotatewhenyou 
releasetheauger/impellerlever,donotoperatethe 
machine.Checktheauger/impellercable;referto
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/ImpellerCable 
(page19)andadjustitifnecessary.Otherwise,takethe
machinetoanAuthorizedDealerforservice.
WARNING
Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotate 
whenyoureleasetheauger/impellerlever, 
donotoperatethemachine,asyoucould 
seriouslyinjureyourselforothers.
TakeittoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor 
service.
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick 
tothelefttomovethedischargechutetotheleft;movethe 
QuickSticktotherighttomovethedischargechutetothe 
right(Figure32).
Figure32
OperatingtheQuickStick™
HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStickto 
movethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.Releasethe 
triggercaptolockthedischargechuteandchutedeector 
intoposition(Figure31).
•Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe
Discharge-ChuteLatch(page22).
•Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasitdoestothe
right,ensurethatthecableisroutedtotheinsideofthe 
handles.Referto1InstallingtheUpperHandle(page5).
•Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyourelease
thetriggercap,refertoAdjustingtheDischarge-Chute
Latch(page22).
MovingtheChuteDeector
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick 
forwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveitrearwardtoraise 
thechutedeector(Figure33).
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UncloggingtheDischarge 
Chute
Figure33
OperatingTips
DANGER
Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpellerand 
augerrotateandcaninjureoramputatehandsor 
feet.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting, 
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,shut 
offtheengineandwaitforallmovingparts 
tostop.Disconnectthewirefromthespark 
plugandkeepitawayfromtheplugtoprevent 
someonefromaccidentallystartingtheengine.
•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge 
chute;refertoUncloggingtheDischargeChute. 
Ifnecessary,usethesnow-cleanouttool,not 
yourhands,toremoveanobstructionfromthe 
dischargechute.
WARNING
Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno 
snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the 
dischargechutemaybeclogged.
Neveruseyourhandstoclearacloggeddischarge 
chute.Thiscouldresultinpersonalinjury.
•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayintheoperating
positionandreleasetheleft(traction)lever.While 
runningtheauger/impeller,pushdownonthehandlesto 
raisethefrontofthemachineafewcentimeters(inches) 
offthepavement.Thenliftthehandlesquicklytobump 
thefrontofthemachineonthepavement.Repeatif 
necessaryuntilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge 
chute.
•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping
thefrontofthemachine,shutofftheengine,waitfor
allmovingpartstostop,andusethesnow-cleanout 
tool;neveruseyourhand.
Important:Uncloggingthedischargechuteby 
bumpingthefrontofthemachineonthepavement 
maycausetheskidstomove.Adjusttheskidsand 
tightentheskidboltssecurely.
•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe 
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.
•Keepface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartof 
yourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed, 
moving,orrotatingparts.
WARNING
Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother 
foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto 
youorbystanders.
•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects 
thattheaugercouldpickupandthrow.
•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea 
ofoperation.
•AlwayssetthethrottletotheFASTpositionwhen
throwingsnow .
•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthewheelsslip,
shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthemachine
intoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuestorideup,lift 
upthehandles.
AfterOperation
Safety
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea
buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,suchashot 
waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe 
enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,referto
theStoragesectionforimportantdetails.
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PreventingFreeze-upafterUse
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving
partsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhen 
tryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhavedifculty 
operatinganycontrolorpart,starttheengineandletit 
runforafewminutes.
•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunforafew
minutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing.Engage
theauger/impellertoclearanyremainingsnowfrom 
insidethehousing.RotatetheQuickSticktopreventit 
fromfreezing.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmoving 
partstostop,andremovealliceandsnowfromthe 
machine.
•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoil-starthandleseveral
timesandpushtheelectric-starterbuttononcetoprevent 
therecoilandelectricstartersfromfreezingup.
Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst2hours
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every100hours
Yearly
Yearlyorbeforestorage
Important:Youcanndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyourmachineatwww.T oro.com.
MaintenanceSafety
MaintenanceProcedure
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
•Replacethesparkplug.
•Checktheskidsandscraperandadjustthemifnecessary .
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Checktheauger-gearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Lubricatethehexshaft.
•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto1 16to137kPa(17to20psi).
•Drainthefuelandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetoratthe 
endoftheseason.
•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/or 
theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.
PreparingforMaintenance
Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbeforeperformingany 
maintenanceonthemachine:
•Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service,or
adjustment,shutofftheengineandremovethekey.If 
majorrepairsareeverneeded,contactanAuthorized 
ServiceDealer.
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafeworking 
condition.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto 
stop.
3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire;referto.
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe
engine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,thenfullyinstall 
thedipstick.
2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel(Figure34). 
IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick, 
addoil.RefertoChangingtheEngineOil(page20).
Figure35
1.3mm(1/8inch)
Important:Theaugerbladesmustbesupported 
abovethegroundbytheskids.
3.Ensurethatthescraperis3mm(1/8inch)aboveand 
paralleltoalevelsurface.
Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,oruneven, 
adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.Forgravelsurfaces, 
adjusttheskidsfurtherdowntopreventthemachine 
frompickinguprocks.
Figure34
1.Full2.Addoil
CheckingandAdjustingthe 
SkidsandScraper
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheskidsandscraperand
adjustthemifnecessary.
Checktheskidsandthescrapertoensurethattheaugerdoes 
notcontactthepavedorgravelsurface.Adjusttheskidsand 
thescraperasneededtocompensateforwear.
1.Checkthetirepressure;referto6CheckingtheTire
Pressure(page8).
2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstotheauger 
sidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddowneasily.
4.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwiththe 
ground.
5.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe 
augersides.
Note:Toquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen, 
supportthescraper3mm(1/8inch)offthepavement, 
thenadjusttheskidsdowntothepavement.
Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,youcan 
turnthemoverandsettheunusedsidetowardthe 
pavement.
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CheckingandAdjustingthe 
TractionCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe
tractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure37),ensuringthereisslight 
tensiononthecable.
5.Ifthetractioncableisproperlyadjustedbutaproblem 
remains,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor 
replaceitifnecessary.
Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreversespeeds 
oritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever,adjustthe 
tractioncable.
Iftheleft(traction)cableisnotproperlyadjusted,dothe 
followingsteps:
1.Loosenthejamnut.
2.Engagethetractionleverandholditinplace(Figure
36).
Figure36
CheckingandAdjustingthe 
Auger/ImpellerCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe
auger/impellercableandadjustitif 
necessary.
Yearly—Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjust 
orreplaceitifnecessary.
1.Loosenthejamnut.
2.Engagetheauger/impellerleverandholditinplace 
(Figure38).
Figure38
3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustspring 
lengthto5.5cm(2.18inches)(Figure37).
Figure37
1.Jamnut
2.Turnbuckle
3.Spring
4.5.5cm(2.18inches)
3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthespring 
lengthto7cm(2.75inches)asshowninFigure39.
Figure39
1.Jamnut
2.Turnbuckle
4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure39),ensuringthereisslight 
tensiononthecable.
3.Spring
4.7cm(2.75inches)
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5.Iftheauger/impellercableisproperlyadjustedbut
aproblemremains,contactanAuthorizedService 
Dealer.
Checkingthe 
Auger-Gearbox-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheauger-gearboxoiland
addoilifnecessary.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Cleantheareaaroundthepipeplug(Figure40).
Figure41
EngineOilCapacities
Figure40
3.Removethepipeplugfromthegearbox.
4.Checktheoillevelinthegearbox.Theoilshouldbe 
3/8inch(9.5mm)belowthelleropening.
5.Iftheoillevelislow,addGL-5orGL-6,SAE80-90 
EPgearoillubricanttothegearboxuntiltheoillevel 
is3/8inchbelowthelleropening.
Note:Donotusesyntheticoil.
6.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours—Changetheengine
oil.
Yearly—Changetheengineoil.
Ifpossible,runtheenginejustbeforechangingtheoilbecause 
warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmorecontaminants.
Model
37779
37780
EngineOilCapacity
0.50L(17oz)
0.70L(24oz)
1.Cleantheareaaroundtheoil-draincap(Figure42).
Figure42
1.Oil-draincap
2.Slideanoil-drainpanunderthedrainextensionand 
removetheoil-draincap.
3.Draintheoil.
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal 
recyclingcenter.
4.Installtheoil-draincap.
5.Fillthecrankcasewithoil.
A.Removethedipstickandslowlypouroilintothe
oil-lltubetoraisetheoilleveltotheFullmark 
onthedipstick(Figure44).Donotoverll.
UseautomotivedetergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication 
ofSF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.
UseFigure41belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityforthe 
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
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Figure43
1.Full2.Addoil
B.Installthedipsticksecurely.
Note:Donotspilloilaroundtheoil-lltube; 
oilcouldleakontotractionpartsandcausethe 
tractiontoslip.
LubricatingtheHexShaft
ServiceInterval:Y early—Lubricatethehexshaft.
2.Tipthemachineforwardontoitsaugerhousingand 
blockitsothatitcannotfall.
3.Removethebackcover(Figure45).
Figure45
1.Screws
4.Movethespeed-selectorlevertoPositionR2.
5.Dipyourngerinengineoilandlightlylubricatethe 
hexshaft.
6.Movethespeed-selectorlevertoPosition6.
7.Lubricatetheotherendofthehexshaft.
8.Movethespeed-selectorleverforwardandrearward 
afewtimes.
9.Installthebackcoverandreturnthemachinetothe 
operatingposition.
Lightlylubricatethehexshaftyearlywithautomotiveengine 
oil(Figure44).
Figure44
1.Hexshaft
2.Steelfrictionpulley
3.Rubberwheel
Important:Donotgetoilontherubberwheelorthe 
steelfrictionpulleybecausethetractiondrivewillslip 
(Figure44).
1.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank.
ReplacingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethesparkplug.
WARNING
Replacingthesparkplugwhiletheengineishot 
canresultinburns.
Waituntiltheengineiscooltoreplacethespark 
plug.
UseaT orosparkplugorequivalent(Champion®RN9YCor 
NGKBPR6ES).
1.Removetheboot(Figure46).
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Figure46
1.Spark-plugboot
2.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug.
AdjustingtheDischarge-Chute 
Latch
Ifthedischargechutedoesnotlockintothedesiredposition 
ordoesnotunlocksothatyoucanmoveittoanother 
position,adjustthedischarge-chutelatch.
1.Loosentheclampfasteneronthechute-supportplate 
untilthecableisfree.
Figure47
3.Removeanddiscardtheoldsparkplug.
Note:Y ouwillneedaratchetwrenchextensionto 
removethesparkplug.
4.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonanewsparkplug 
at0.76mm(0.030inch)asshowninFigure48.
Figure48
1.0.76mm(0.030inch)
Figure49
1.Cableconduit3.Clampfastener
2.Cableclamp
2.Removeanyslackinthecablebypullingthecable 
conduitrearward.
3.Tightentheclampfastenerwhileholdingthecablein 
place.
ReplacingtheDriveBelts
Iftheauger/impellerdrivebeltorthetractiondrivebelt 
becomesworn,oil-soaked,orotherwisedamaged,havean 
AuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethebelt.
5.Installthenewsparkplug,tightenitrmly,andattach 
theignitionwiretothesparkplug.
Note:Ensuretheignitionwiresnapscompletelyinto 
placeonthesparkplug.
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Storage
WARNING
•Fuelvaporscanexplode.
•Donotstorefuelmorethan30days.
•Donotstorethemachineinanenclosurenear 
anopename.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringit.
PreparingtheMachinefor 
Storage
1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizerto 
freshfuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.
Note:Fuelshouldnotbestoredlongerthansuggested 
bythefuelstabilizermanufacturer.
2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe 
conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.
3.Runthemachineuntiltheenginerunsoutoffuel.
4.Primetheengineandstartitagain.
5.Allowtheenginetorununtilitshutsoff.Whenyou 
cannolongerstarttheengine,itissufcientlydry.
6.Shutofftheengineandallowittocool.
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.Connectthespark-plugwire.
4.Performtheannualmaintenanceproceduresasgiven 
intheRecommendedMaintenanceSchedule;referto
Maintenance(page17).
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Theelectricstarterdoesnotturn(electric 
startonly).
Theenginedoesnotstartorstartshard.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thepowercordisdisconnectedatthe 
outletorthemachine.
2.Thepowercordisworn,corroded,or 
damaged.
3.Thepoweroutletisnotenergized.
1.Thekeyisnotintheignitionorisinthe 
STOPposition.
2.ThechokeisintheOFFpositionand 
theprimerhasnotbeenpressed.
3.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisnotopen.3.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.
4.ThethrottleisnotintheFASTposition.4.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition.
5.Thefueltankisemptyorthefuel 
systemcontainsstalefuel.
6.Thespark-plugwireislooseor 
disconnected.
7.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe 
gapisincorrect.
8.Thefuel-ventcapisrestricted.
9.Theengine-oillevelintheengine 
crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.
1.Connectthepowercordtotheoutlet 
and/orthemachine.
2.Replacethepowercord.
3.Haveaqualiedelectricianenergize 
theoutlet.
1.Insertthekeyintotheignitionandturn 
ittotheONposition.
2.MovethechoketotheONpositionand 
presstheprimer3times.
5.Drainand/orllthefueltankwith 
freshfuel(notmorethan30daysold). 
Iftheproblempersists,contactan 
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
7.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe 
gapifnecessary .Replacethespark 
plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
8.Removetheventrestrictionorreplace 
thefuelcap.
9.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin 
theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark 
onthedipstick.
Theenginerunsrough.
1.ThechokeisintheONposition.1.MovethechoketotheOFFposition.
2.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisnotcompletely 
open.
3.Thefueltankisnearlyemptyor 
containsstalefuel.
4.Thespark-plugwireisloose.
5.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe 
gapisincorrect.
6.Theengine-oillevelintheengine 
crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.
2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.
3.Drainandllthefueltankwithfresh 
fuel(notmorethan30daysold). 
Iftheproblempersists,contactan 
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
5.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe 
gapifnecessary .Replacethespark 
plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
6.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin 
theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark 
onthedipstick.
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Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Theengineruns,butthemachine 
dischargessnowpoorlyornotatall.
Thedischargechuteeitherdoesnotlock 
intoplaceordoesnotmove.
Themachinedoesnotproperlyclearthe 
snowoffthesurface.
1.ThethrottleisnotintheFASTposition 
whenthrowingsnow .
2.Themachineismovingtoofasttoclear 
thesnow.
3.Y ouaretryingtoremovetoomuch 
snowperswath.
4.Y ouaretryingtoremoveextremely 
heavyorwetsnow.
5.Thedischargechuteisplugged.5.Unclogthedischargechute.
6.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisloose 
orisoffthepulley .
7.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisworn 
orbroken.
1.Thedischarge-chutelatchisnot 
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.Adjustthedischarge-chutelatch.
1.Adjusttheskidsand/orthescraper.
2.Checkandadjustthepressureinone 
orbothtires.
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EmissionControlWarrantyStatement
FortheUnitedStates,California,andCanada
YourWarrantyRightsandObligations
TheCaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(CARB),theU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),andTheT oroCompany,arepleasedtoexplainthe 
emissioncontrolsystemwarrantyonyour2017–2018smalloff-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
ThisemissioncontrolsystemiswarrantedfortwoyearsorthedurationofTheToroWarranty,whicheverislonger.Ifanyemission-relatedpartonyour 
engine/equipmentisdefective,thepartwillberepairedorreplacedbyTheT 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 
1-888-384-9939(U.S.andCanadiancustomers) 
emailCustomerSupportat:www.toro.com
*374-0320*
GeneralEmissionsWarrantyCoverage
TheT oroCompanywarrantstotheultimatepurchaserandeachsubsequentpurchaserthatthesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentis:
•Designed,built,andcertiedtoconformwithallapplicableemissionsregulations;and
•Freefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipthatcouldcausethefailureofawarrantedpart;and
•Identicalinallmaterialrespectstothepartsasdescribedintheapplicationforcertication.
Thewarrantyperiodbeginsonthedatethesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentisdeliveredtoanultimatepurchaser.Thewarrantedperiodistwoyearsor 
thedurationofTheToroWarranty,whicheverislonger.
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.
374-0320RevA
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WarrantedParts
Thefollowingemissionwarrantypartsarecovered,totheextentthesepartswerepresentontheT oroengine/equipmentand/orT orosuppliedfuelsystem:
1.FuelSystemParts
•Carburetorandinternalparts
•Coldstartingenrichment(primerorchoke)
•Fuelpump
•Fuelline,ttings,andclamps
•Fueltank,cap,andtether
•Carboncanister
2.AirInductionSystem
•Aircleaner
•Intakemanifold
•Crankcaseventandline(s)
•Purgelineandttings
3.IgnitionSystem
•Sparkplug(s)andwire(s)
•Magnetoignitionsystem
4.CatalyticExhaustSystem
•Catalyticconverter
•Exhaustmanifold
•Airinjectorsystemandvalve(s)
5.MiscellaneousItemsUsedinEmissionControlSystem
•Valves,switches,andlinkages
•Connectors,ttings,andbrackets
374-0320RevA
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AThree-YearLimitedWarranty(45DayLimitedWarrantyforCommercialUse)
TheToroWarranty
SnowMaster 
PowerMax
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto 
anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheT oroProduct 
listedbelowifusedforresidentialpurposes*,ifdefectiveinmaterialsor 
workmanshiporifitstopsfunctioningduetothefailureofacomponent 
fortheperiodlistedbelow.
Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay 
transportationcosts.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromtheoriginaldateofpurchase:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
SnowMasterandPowerMaxSnowthrowers 
andAttachments
—ChuteLifetime(originalowner
—DeectorLifetime(originalowner
—SnowMasterLowerChuteLifetime(originalowner
—PowerMaxAnti-CloggingSystem(Plastic 
impellerhousingcover)
3years
only)
only)
only) 
Lifetime(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:
ToroW arrantyCompany 
CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision 
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,
suchasblades,rotorblades(paddles),scraperblades,belts,fuel, 
lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,lightbulbs,cable/linkageorbrake 
adjustments
•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected
orrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper 
maintenance
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
•Operationalmisuse,neglect,oraccidents
•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedToro
ServiceDealer
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel
procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)
–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains
morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use
overonemonth
GeneralConditions
AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorized 
ToroServiceDealerusingToroapprovedreplacementparts.Repairbyan 
AuthorizedToroServiceDealerisyoursoleremedyunderthiswarranty .
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroW arrantyCompanyisliablefor 
indirect,incidental,orconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe 
useoftheToroProductscoveredbythesewarranties,includingany 
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring 
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof 
repairsunderthesewarranties.
Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistforordinary 
use)andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticularpurpose)are 
limitedtothedurationoftheexpresswarranty.
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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