Toro 37798, 37799 Operator's Manual

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PowerMax

ModelNo.37798—SerialNo.400000000andUp

ModelNo.37799—SerialNo.400000000andUp

824OEand826OXESnowthrower

FormNo.3423-315RevB

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforremoving snowfrompavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysand sidewalks,andothersurfacesfortrafconresidential orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor removingmaterialsotherthansnow.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.com forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials, accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto registeryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready .Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.

Important:Withyoursmartphoneortablet,scan

theQRcodeontheserialnumberdecaltoaccess warranty,parts,andotherproductinformation.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove

1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensure thattheHighAltitudeKithasbeeninstalled sothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPAemission regulations.TheHighAltitudeKitincreases engineperformancewhilepreventingspark-plug fouling,hardstarting,andincreasedemissions. Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attachthe high-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.T olocate adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite atwww.Toro.comorcontactourToroCustomer CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.Remove thekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengineto itsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperatean

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enginethathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitude useatloweraltitudes;otherwise,youcould overheatanddamagetheengine.

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe followinglabel(Figure3).

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedinMexico

AllRightsReserved

*3423-315*B

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Figure3

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Contents

OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................15

OperatingtheQuickStick®...............................15

ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................16

OperatingTips.................................................17

AfterOperation....................................................17

AfterOperationSafety......................................17

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PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................17

Maintenance...........................................................18

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........18

MaintenanceSafety..........................................18

PreparingforMaintenance...............................18

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................19

CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper.........................................................19

CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction

Cable............................................................20

CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller

Cable............................................................21

CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............21

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................22

LubricatingtheHexShaft..................................22

ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................23

AdjustingtheDischarge-ChuteLatch................24

ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................24

ReplacingtheHeadlight....................................25

Storage...................................................................25

StoringtheMachine..........................................25

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................25

Troubleshooting......................................................26

Introduction...............................................................1

Safety.......................................................................2

GeneralSafety...................................................2

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3

Setup........................................................................5

1InstallingtheUpperHandle..............................5

2InstallingtheChute..........................................5

3InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage.............5

4InstallingtheChute-ControlRod......................6

5InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutT ool....................7

6CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.........................8

7CheckingtheTirePressure..............................8

8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper......................9

9CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction

Drive...............................................................9

ProductOverview...................................................10

Specications...................................................11

Attachments/Accessories..................................11

Operation.................................................................11

BeforeOperation..................................................11

BeforeOperationSafety....................................11

FillingtheFuelT ank..........................................12

DuringOperation.................................................12

DuringOperationSafety...................................12

StartingtheEngine...........................................13

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................14

OperatingtheTractionDrive.............................14

OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................15

Safety

Thissnowthroweriscapableofinjuringhandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethe followingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinserious injury.

GeneralSafety

ThismachinecomplieswithANSIB71.3specications.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine. Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows howtouseit,knowshowtoshutofftheengine quickly,andunderstandsthewarnings.

•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe

operatingpositionforanyreason.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingparts

onthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand working.

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•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep

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bystanders,especiallysmallchildren,outofthe operatingarea.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

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1.Insertthekey.

2.Primetheengine3times.

3.Engagethechoke.

4.Pullthestartercord.

5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.

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OrderPartNo.138-8487

1.Fast

2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardsofhandorfoot,impeller andauger—keepbystandersasafedistanceawayfrom themachine.

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1.Engine—shutoff

2.Slow

3.Slow

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3.Fast

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1.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofthengersor hand,impeller—donot

2.Warning—shutoffthe enginebeforeusingthe tooltoclearthechute.

placeyourhandinthe chute.

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1.Tractiondrive—squeezethelevertoengage;releasethe levertodisengage.

2.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplaceyour handinthechute;shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthe operatingpositionanduseatooltoclearthechute.

4.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace;remove theignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

awayfromthemachine.

6.Auger/impellerdrive—squeezethelevertoengage;release thelevertodisengage.

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Setup

InstallingtheUpperHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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InstallingtheChute

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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InstallingtheChute-ControlRod

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutTool

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheenginecrankcase.Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoillevel

andaddoilifnecessary.

RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page19).

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CheckingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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CheckingtheSkidsand Scraper

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper(page19).

CheckingtheOperationof theTractionDrive

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted, themachinemaymoveinthedirection oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury and/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit properly,ifnecessary.

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine

(page13).

2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto

OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page15).

3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip (Figure10).

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Figure10

Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthe machinedoesnotmoveormovesforward, completethefollowing:

A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe

engine.

B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe

speed-selectorlever.

C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)on

thespeed-controlrod.

D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector

lever.

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4.Releasethetractionlever.

5.MovethespeedselectortoPosition1;referto

OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page15).

6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip (Figure10).

Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthe machinedoesnotmoveormovesrearward, completethefollowing:

A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe

engine.

B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe

speed-selectorlever.

C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)

onthespeed-controlrod.

D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector

lever.

7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthis procedureuntilnoadjustmentsarerequired.

Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe

tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting

theTractionCable(page20)ortakethemachine

toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

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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.Chutedeector16.Headlight(Model37799

9.Dischargechute

11.Auger

12.Skid(2)

only)

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Figure12

1.Primer5.Throttle

2.Ignitionswitch

3.Choke

4.Fuel-shutoffvalve

Figure13

1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)

6.Oil-drainplug

7.Recoil-starthandle

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

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GeneralSafety

•Forelectric-startmodelsonly:Useextension

cordsandreceptaclesasspeciedinthemanual. Inspecttheelectricalcordbeforepluggingitinto apowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,replace it.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot startingthemachine.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant

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footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwearloose jewelry.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe

machine,andremovealldoormats,sleds,boards, wires,andotherforeignobjects.

Specications

ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight

80.3kg66cm

37798

(177lb)

81.6kg71cm

37799

(180lb)

142cm

(56

inches)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.

(26

inches)

(28

inches)

•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,

illegible,ormissing,repairorreplaceitbefore beginningoperation.Also,tightenanyloose fasteners.

•Two-stagemodelsonly:Adjustthecollector

117cm

(46

inches)

housingheighttoclearagravelorcrushed-rock surface.

FuelSafety

Fuelisextremelyammableandexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers.

•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachineontheground beforelling,notinavehicleoronanobject.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.

Replacethefuelcapsecurelyandwipeupspills.

•Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan

openameorsparks.

•Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer,outofthe

reachofchildren.

•Whenfuelisinthetank,tipthemachineonlyas

directedintheinstructions.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.

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FillingtheFuelTank

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%

MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such

asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolby volume.Performanceproblemsand/orengine damagemayresultwhichmaynotbecovered underwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

Donotllabovethebottomofthefueltankneck (Figure14).

Figure14

Important:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythe

quantityoffuelthatyouexpecttousein30days. Otherwise,youmayusefuelstabilizer/conditioner inthemachineatalltimestokeepthefuelfresh longerwhenusedasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizer manufacturer.

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe

machineandalwaysuseastickorthe snow-cleanouttool(ifprovided).

•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe

dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.

Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart ofyourbodyorclothingawayfrommovingor rotatingparts.

•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas

wherepropertydamagecanoccur.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,

especiallywhenoperatingthemachineinreverse.

•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm

holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe

machineonaslope.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility

orlight.

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•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupthe

machine.

•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepower

totheauger.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe

machineonorcrossinggraveldrives(2-stage modelsonly),walks,orroads.Stayalertforhidden hazardsortrafc.

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile

theengineisrunning,exceptasdirectedinthe instructions.

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,

removetheignitionkey(electric-startmodels only),inspectthemachinefordamage.Repairany damagebeforestartingthemachine.

•Ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally,shutoff

theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.

•Donotruntheengineindoors;exhaustfumesare

dangerous.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby

attemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.

•Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore

startingtheengine.

•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe

operatingposition,beforeclearingorunclogging thecollector,impeller,ordischargechute,and

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whenmakinganyrepairs,adjustments,or inspections.

•Neveroperatethemachineathightransport

speedsonslipperysurfaces.

StartingtheEngine

Electric-StartModel

Note:T ousetheelectricstarter(electric-startmodelsonly),connectapowercordtotheplug-inrstandthen

toapoweroutlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextensioncordrecommendedforoutdoorusethatisnot longerthan50ft(15m).

WARNING

Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,causingashockorre.

Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeusingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,do notuseit.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcordimmediately .ContactanAuthorizedService Dealerforassistance.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapoweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty.

Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenotstartingthemachine.

Figure15

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StandardModel

ShuttingOfftheEngine

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Figure16

OperatingtheTraction Drive

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted, themachinemaymoveinthedirection oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury and/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjust itproperly,ifnecessary;refertoChecking

andAdjustingtheTractionCable(page20)for

moreinformation.

Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe

tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting

theTractionCable(page20)ortakethemachine

toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

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Figure17

1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft

(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure18).

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Figure18

2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetraction

lever.

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OperatingtheSpeed

WARNING

Selector

Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reverse gears.T ochangespeeds,releasethetractionlever andshiftthespeed-selectorlevertothedesired position(Figure19).Theleverlocksinanotchat eachspeedselection.

Figure19

Operatingthe Auger/ImpellerDrive

Iftheaugerandimpellercontinue torotatewhenyoureleasethe auger/impellerlever,youcouldseriously injureyourselforothers.

Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

OperatingtheQuickStick®

HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStick tomovethedischargechuteandthechutedeector. Releasethetriggercaptolockthedischargechute andchutedeectorintoposition(Figure21).

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1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeeze theright(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip (Figure20).

Figure20

2.Tostoptheaugerandimpeller,releasetheright lever.

Important:Whenyouengageboththe

auger/impellerleverandthetractionlever, thetractionleverlockstheauger/impeller leverdown,freeingyourrighthand.To releasebothlevers,simplyreleasetheleft (traction)lever.

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Figure21

MovingtheDischargeChute

HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick Sticktothelefttomovethedischargechutetothe left;movetheQuickSticktotherighttomovethe dischargechutetotheright(Figure22).

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3.Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotatewhen youreleasetheauger/impellerlever,donot operatethemachine.Checktheauger/impeller cable;refertoCheckingandAdjustingthe

Auger/ImpellerCable(page21)andadjustitif

necessary.Otherwise,takethemachinetoan AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

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Figure22

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•Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe

Discharge-ChuteLatch(page24).

•Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasit

doestotheright,ensurethatthecableisroutedto theinsideofthehandles.Referto1Installingthe

UpperHandle(page5).

•Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyou

releasethetriggercap,refertoAdjustingthe

Discharge-ChuteLatch(page24).

MovingtheChuteDeector

HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick Stickforwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveit rearwardtoraisethechutedeector(Figure23).

ClearingaClogged DischargeChute

WARNING

Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the dischargechutemaybeclogged.

Neveruseyourhandstoclearaclogged dischargechute.Thiscouldresultinpersonal injury.

•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayinthe

operatingpositionandreleasetheleft(traction) lever.Whilerunningtheauger/impeller,pushdown onthehandlestoraisethefrontofthemachinea fewcentimeters(inches)offthepavement.Then liftthehandlesquicklytobumpthefrontofthe machineonthepavement.Repeatifnecessary untilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge chute.

Figure23

•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechuteby

bumpingthefrontofthemachine,shutoffthe

engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and usethesnow-cleanouttool(Figure13).

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Important:Uncloggingthedischargechute

bybumpingthefrontofthemachineonthe pavementmaycausetheskidstomove.Adjust theskidsandtightentheskidboltssecurely; refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper(page19).

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OperatingTips

AfterOperation

DANGER

Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpeller andaugerrotateandcaninjureoramputate handsorfeet.

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting, troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine, shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving partstostop.Disconnectthewirefrom thesparkplugandkeepitawayfromthe plugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally startingtheengine.

•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge chute;refertoClearingaClogged

DischargeChute(page16).Usethe

snow-cleanouttool(Figure14),notyour hands,toremoveanobstructionfromthe dischargechute.

•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfrom thedischargeopeningwhileoperatingthe machine.

•Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyother partofyourbodyorclothingawayfrom concealed,moving,orrotatingparts.

WARNING

Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonal injurytoyouorbystanders.

•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofall objectsthattheaugercouldpickupand throw.

AfterOperationSafety

•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel

tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare present,suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters, orclothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore storingthemachineinanyenclosure.

•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30

days,refertoStorage(page25)forimportant information.

•Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowing

snowtopreventfreeze-upofthecollectorand impeller.

PreventingFreeze-upafter Use

•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand

movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessive

forcewhentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.

Ifyouhavedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart, starttheengineandletitrunforafewminutes.

•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunfor

afewminutestopreventmovingpartsfrom freezing.Engagetheauger/impellertoclearany remainingsnowfrominsidethehousing.Rotate theQuickSticktopreventitfromfreezing.Shutoff theengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removealliceandsnowfromthemachine.

•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoil-starthandle

severaltimesandpushtheelectric-startbutton oncetopreventtherecoilstarterandelectric starterfromfreezingup.

•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthe areaofoperation.

•AlwayssetthethrottletotheFASTpositionwhen

throwingsnow.

•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthe

wheelsslip,shiftthemachineintoalowergear.

•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthe

machineintoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuesto rideup,liftuponthehandles.

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst2hours

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every100hours

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary .

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary.

•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

•Checktheauger-gearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Lubricatethehexshaft.

•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto1 16to137kPa(17to20psi).

•Drainthefuelandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetoratthe endoftheseason.

•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/or theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.

Important:Y oucanndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyourmachineat

www.Toro.com.

MaintenanceSafety

Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbefore performinganymaintenanceonthemachine:

•Beforeservicing,adjusting,orcleaningthe

machine,shutofftheengineandremovethe key.Ifmajorrepairsareeverneeded,contactan AuthorizedServiceDealer.

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhileperformingan

adjustmentorrepairtoprotectyoureyesfrom foreignobjectsthatthemachinemaythrow.

•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper

tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafe workingcondition.

•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.

PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts andaccessories.

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.Referto

ReplacingtheSparkPlug(page23).

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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

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CheckingandAdjustingthe SkidsandScraper

ServiceInterval:Y early—Checktheskidsand

thescraperandadjustthemif necessary.

Checktheskidsandthescrapertoensurethatthe augerdoesnotcontactthepavedorgravelsurface. Adjusttheskidsandthescraperasneededto compensateforwear.

1.Checkthetirepressure;referto7Checkingthe

TirePressure(page8).

2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe augersidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddown easily.

Important:Theaugerbladesmustbe

supportedabovethegroundbytheskids.

3.Ensurethatthescraperis3mm(1/8inch)above andparalleltoalevelsurface.

Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,or

uneven,adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.For gravelsurfaces,adjusttheskidsfurtherdownto preventthemachinefrompickinguprocks.

4.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwith theground.

5.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskids totheaugersides.

Note:T oquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen,

supportthescraper3mm(1/8inch)offthe pavement,thenadjusttheskidsdowntothe pavement.

Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,

youcanturnthemoverandsettheunusedside towardthepavement.

1.3mm(1/8inch)

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Figure25

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CheckingandAdjustingthe TractionCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspect

thetractioncableandadjustitif necessary.

Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor replaceitifnecessary.

Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreverse speedsoritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever, adjustthetractioncable.

Iftheleft(traction)cableisnotproperlyadjusted,do thefollowingsteps:

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Engagethetractionleverandholditinplace (Figure26).

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Figure27

Figure26

3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthe springlengthto5.5cm(2–3/16inches)as showninFigure27.

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1.Jamnut

2.Turnbuckle

3.Spring

4.5.5cm(2–3/16inches)

4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure27),ensuringthat thereisslighttensiononthecable.

5.Ifthetractioncableisproperlyadjustedbuta problemremains,contactanAuthorizedService Dealer.

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CheckingandAdjustingthe

Checkingthe

Auger/ImpellerCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe

auger/impellercableandadjustitif necessary.

Yearly—Inspecttheauger/impellercableand adjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Engagetheauger/impellerleverandholditin place(Figure28).

Figure28

3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthe springlengthto7cm(2-3/4inches)asshown inFigure29.

Auger-Gearbox-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Y early—Checktheauger-gearbox

oilandaddoilifnecessary.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Cleantheareaaroundthepipeplug(Figure30).

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1.Pipeplug

3.Removethepipeplugfromthegearbox.

4.Checktheoillevelinthegearbox.Theoilshould be9.5mm(3/8inch)belowthelleropening.

Figure30

Figure29

1.Jamnut

2.Turnbuckle

4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure29),ensuringthat thereisslighttensiononthecable.

3.Spring

4.7cm(2-3/4inches)

5.Iftheoillevelislow,addGL-5orGL-6,SAE 80-90EPgearoillubricanttothegearboxuntil theoillevelis9.5mm(3/8inch)belowtheller opening.

Note:Donotusesyntheticoil.

6.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.

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5.Iftheauger/impellercableisproperlyadjusted butaproblemremains,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

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ChangingtheEngineOil

LubricatingtheHexShaft

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours—Changethe

engineoil.

Yearly—Changetheengineoil.

Ifpossible,runtheengineforafewminutesbefore changingtheoilbecausewarmoilowsbetterand carriesmorecontaminants.

Engineoilcapacity

OilviscosityRefertoFigure31.

APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher

0.70L(24oz)

UseFigure31belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityfor theoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected:

Figure31

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Lubricatethehexshaft.

Lightlylubricatethehexshaftyearlywithautomotive engineoil(Figure33).

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Figure33

1.Hexshaft

2.Steelfrictionpulley

3.Rubberwheel

Important:Donotgetoilontherubberwheelor

thesteelfrictionpulleybecausethetractiondrive willslip(Figure33).

1.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank.

2.Tipthemachineforwardontoitsaugerhousing andblockitsothatitcannotfall.

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3.Removethebackcover(Figure34).

1.Cleantheareaaroundtheoil-draincap(Figure

32).

Figure32

1.Oil-draincap

2.Slideanoil-drainpanunderthedrainextension andremovetheoil-draincap.

3.Draintheoil.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal

recyclingcenter.

4.Installtheoil-draincap.

5.Fillthecrankcasewithoil.

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Figure34

1.Screws

4.Movethespeed-selectorlevertoPositionR2.

5.Dipyourngerinautomotiveengineoiland

lightlylubricatethehexshaft.

6.Movethespeed-selectorlevertoPosition6.

7.Lubricatetheotherendofthehexshaft.

8.Movethespeed-selectorleverforwardand rearwardafewtimes.

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9.Installthebackcoverandreturnthemachineto theoperatingposition.

ReplacingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethe

sparkplug.

WARNING

4.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonanew sparkplugat0.76mm(0.030inch)asshown inFigure37.

Replacingthesparkplugwhiletheengineis hotcanresultinburns.

Waituntiltheengineiscooltoreplacethe sparkplug.

UseaT orosparkplugorequivalent(Champion® RN9YCorNGKBPR6ES).

1.Removetheboot(Figure35).

Figure35

1.Spark-plugboot

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Figure37

1.0.76mm(0.030inch)

5.Installthenewsparkplug,tightenitrmly ,and attachtheignitionwiretothesparkplug.

Note:Ensurethattheignitionwiresnaps

completelyintoplaceonthesparkplug.

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2.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug.

Figure36

3.Removeanddiscardtheoldsparkplug.

Note:Y ouwillneedaratchetwrenchextension

toremovethesparkplug.

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Adjustingthe Discharge-ChuteLatch

Ifthedischargechutedoesnotlockintothedesired positionordoesnotunlocksothatyoucanmoveitto anotherposition,adjustthedischarge-chutelatch.

1.Loosentheclampfasteneronthechute-support plateuntilthecableisfree.

Figure38

1.Cableconduit3.Clampfastener

2.Cableclamp

2.Removeanyslackinthecablebypullingthe cableconduitrearward.

3.Tightentheclampfastenerwhileholdingthe cableinplace.

ReplacingtheDriveBelts

Iftheauger/impellerdrivebeltorthetraction-drivebelt becomesworn,oil-soaked,orotherwisedamaged, haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethebelt.

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ReplacingtheHeadlight

Model37799only

Replacetheheadlightassembly(T oropartnumber138-0670)whenneeded.

1.Removetheheadlightwirefromthebackoftheheadlight(AofFigure39).

2.Removetheboltandnutholdingtheheadlightassemblyontotheheadlightbracketandthenremovethe oldheadlightassembly(BofFigure39).

3.Securethenewheadlightassemblyontotheheadlightbracketwiththepreviouslyremovednutand bolt(CofFigure39).

4.Inserttheheadlightwirestraightintothebackoftheheadlightuntilitissecurelyinplace(DofFigure39).

Storage

StoringtheMachine

1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuel stabilizertofreshfuelasdirectedbythefuel stabilizermanufacturer.

Important:Donotstorefuellonger

thanthatsuggestedbythefuelstabilizer manufacturer.

2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.

3.Runthemachineuntiltheenginerunsoutoffuel.

4.Primetheengineandstartitagain.

5.Allowtheenginetorununtilitshutsoff. Whenyoucannolongerstarttheengine,itis sufcientlydry.

6.Allowtheenginetocool.

7.Removetheignitionkey.

8.Cleanthemachinethoroughly.

9.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailable fromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.Sand affectedareasbeforepainting,andusearust

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Figure39

preventativetopreventthemetalpartsfrom rusting.

10.Tightenallloosescrews,bolts,andlocknuts. Repairorreplaceanydamagedparts.

11.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dry placeoutofthereachofchildren.

RemovingtheMachine fromStorage

Performtheannualmaintenanceproceduresasgiven intheRecommendedMaintenanceSchedule;referto

Maintenance(page18).

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Theelectricstarterdoesnotturn (electric-startmodelsonly).

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.Haveaqualiedelectricianenergize theoutlet.

1.Insertthekeyintotheignitionandturn ittotheONposition.

2.MovethechoketotheONpositionand presstheprimer3times.

5.Drainand/orllthefueltankwith 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.Drainandllthefueltankwithfresh 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.Donotoverloadthemachinewith extremelyheavyorwetsnow.

6.Installand/oradjusttheauger/impeller drivebelt;refertowww.Toro.com forservicinginformationortakethe machinetoanAuthorizedService Dealer.

7.Replacetheauger/impellerdrivebelt; refertowww.Toro.comforservicing informationortakethemachinetoan AuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Adjustthedischarge-chutelatch.

1.Adjusttheskidsand/orthescraper.

2.Checkandadjustthepressurein1or bothtires.

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CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation

Whatisthiswarning?

Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:

WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.

WhatisProp65?

Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.

Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith theproduct.Moreover ,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all

AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2) haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.

Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?

Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally ,someonlineandmailorder retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.

HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?

Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow thefederalandinternationalstandards.

Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?

•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.

•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies

makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.

•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.

•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora

productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.

WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?

Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand use.Toroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromT oroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe “nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifT orodoesnotprovidethese warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

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