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722PowerThrow
ModelNo.38608—SerialNo.311000001andUp
®
Snowthrower
FormNo.3365-707RevA
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential 
homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.It 
isdesignedprimarilyforremovingsnowfrom 
pavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks, 
andothersurfacesfortrafconresidentialor 
commercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor 
removingmaterialsotherthansnow,norisit 
designedforclearingoffgravelsurfaces.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate 
andmaintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjury 
andmachinedamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating 
themachineproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor 
machineandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga 
dealer,ortoregisteryourmachine.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or 
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService 
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel 
andserialnumbersofyourmachineready . 
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers 
onthemachine.Writethenumbersinthespace 
provided.
Figure1
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas 
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol 
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious 
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended 
precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. 
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical 
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation 
worthyofspecialattention.
ReplacementEngineOwner’sManualsmaybe 
orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
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Safety
BeforeOperating
?
?
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis 
manualbeforeoperatingthesnowthrower . 
Becomefamiliarwithallcontrolsandknow 
howtostoptheenginequickly .
Operator 's 
Position
Thelow-speedaugerhasamovingpinch 
pointclosetotheopening.
Caution:Improperusemayresultin 
lossoffingers,hands,orfeet.
Thereisahigh-speed 
impellerclosetothe 
opening.
ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheB71.3 
specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards 
Instituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanual 
beforeyoustarttheengine.
Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalert 
youtopotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyall 
safetymessagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoid 
possibleinjuryordeath.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachine 
couldresultininjuryordeath.Toreducethis 
potential,complywiththefollowingsafety 
instructions.
Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet 
andofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowing 
safetyinstructionscouldresultinseriousinjury.
Training
•Read,understandandfollowallinstructionsonthe 
machineandinthemanual(s)beforeoperatingthis 
machine.Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrols 
andtheproperuseofthemachine.Knowhowto 
stopthemachineanddisengagethecontrolsquickly.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.Never 
allowadultstooperatethemachinewithoutproper 
instruction.
•Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons, 
particularlysmallchildren.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling, 
especiallywhenoperatingthemachineinreverse.
Preparation
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethemachineis 
tobeusedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards, 
wires,andotherforeignobjects.
•Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore 
startingtheengine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutwearing 
adequatewintergarments.Avoidloosetting 
clothingthatcangetcaughtinmovingparts.Wear 
footwearthatwillimprovefootingonslippery 
surfaces.
•Handlefuelwithcare;itishighlyammable.
–Useanapprovedfuelcontainer.
–Neveraddfueltoarunningengineorhotengine.
–Fillfueltankoutdoorswithextremecare.Never
–Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleorona
llfueltankindoors.
truckortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Always 
placecontainersontheground,awayfromyour 
vehicle,beforelling.
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–Whenpractical,removegas-poweredmachine
fromthetruckortrailerandrefuelitonthe 
ground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch 
machineonatrailerwithaportablecontainer, 
ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
–Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimes, 
untilrefuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzle 
lock-opendevice.
–Replacegasolinecapsecurelyandwipeupspilled
fuel.
–Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing
immediately.
•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspecied 
bythemanufacturerforallmachineswithelectric 
startingmotors.
•Adjustthecollectorhousingheighttocleargravel 
orcrushedrocksurface.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile 
theengineisrunning(exceptwhenspecically 
recommendedbymanufacturer).
•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduring 
operationorwhileperforminganadjustmentor 
repairtoprotecteyesfromforeignobjectsthatmay 
bethrownfromthemachine.
•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting 
theengineandfortransportingthemachineinor 
outofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaust 
fumesaredangerous.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutproperguards, 
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand 
working.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas 
wherepropertydamagecanoccur.Keepchildren 
andothersaway.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattempting 
toclearsnowattoofastarate.
•Neveroperatethemachineathightransportspeeds 
onslipperysurfaces.Lookbehindandusecarewhen 
operatinginreverse.
•Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhenthe 
machineistransportedornotinuse.
•Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedby 
themanufacturerofthemachine(suchaswheel 
weights,counterweights,orcabs).
•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility 
orlight.Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeepa 
rmholdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
Operation
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts. 
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor 
crossinggraveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertfor 
hiddenhazardsortrafc.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine, 
removethewirefromthesparkplug,thoroughly 
inspectthemachineforanydamage,andrepairthe 
damagebeforerestartingandoperatingthemachine.
•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally, 
stoptheengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause. 
Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.
•Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperating 
position,beforeuncloggingtheauger/impeller 
housingordischargechute,andwhenmakingany 
repairs,adjustmentsorinspections.
•Whencleaning,repairingorinspectingthemachine, 
stoptheengineandmakecertaintheauger/impeller 
andallmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe 
sparkplugwireandkeepthewireawayfromthe 
plugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentallystarting 
theengine.
•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.
ClearingaCloggedDischarge 
Chute
Handcontactwiththerotatingrotorbladesinsidethe 
dischargechuteisthemostcommoncauseofinjury 
associatedwithsnowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto 
cleanoutthedischargechute.
Toclearthechute:
•Shuttheengineoff!
•Wait10secondstobesuretheimpellerbladeshave 
stoppedrotating.
•Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands.
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MaintenanceandStorage
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper 
tightnesstobesurethemachineisinsafeworking 
condition.
•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged, 
illegible,orlost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginning 
operation.
•Donotsmokewhilehandlinggasoline.
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltank 
insideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent, 
suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothes 
dryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringin 
anyenclosure.
•AlwaysrefertotheOperator’sManualforimportant 
detailsifthemachineistobestoredforanextended 
period.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as 
necessary.
•Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowingsnow 
topreventfreeze-upoftheauger/impellerblades.
ToroSnowthrowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic 
toToroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou 
mustknow.
•Rotatingauger/impellercancutofforinjure 
ngersorhands.Staybehindthehandlesandaway 
fromthedischargeopeningwhileoperatingthe 
machine.Keepyourface,hands,feet,andany
otherpartofyourbodyorclothingawayfrom 
movingorrotatingparts.
•Donotusethemachineonaroof.
•Donottouchtheenginewhileitisrunningorsoon 
afterithasstoppedbecausetheenginemaybehot 
enoughtocauseaburn.
•Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructions 
describedinthismanual.Beforeperformingany 
maintenance,service,oradjustment,stoptheengine, 
removetheignitionkey ,anddisconnectthewire 
fromthesparkplug.Ifmajorrepairsareeverneeded, 
contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days, 
drainthefuelfromthefueltanktopreventa 
potentialhazard.Storefuelinanapprovedfuel 
container.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch 
beforestoringthemachine.
•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand 
accessories.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting, 
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,
stoptheengine,removetheignitionkey,and 
waitforallmovingpartstostop.Disconnect 
thewirefromthesparkplugandkeepitaway 
fromthesparkplugtopreventsomeonefrom 
accidentallystartingtheengine.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,stopthe 
engine,removetheignitionkey,andwaitforall 
movingpartstostop.
•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayintheoperating 
positionandreleasethelefthand(traction)lever. 
Whilerunningtheauger/impeller,pushdownon 
thehandlestoraisethefrontofthemachineafew 
inches(centimeters)offthepavement.Thenliftthe 
handlesquicklytobumpthefrontofthemachineon 
thepavement.Repeatifnecessaryuntilastreamof 
snowcomesoutthedischargechute.
•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping 
thefrontofthemachine,stoptheengine,waitfor
allmovingpartstostop,andusetheclean-out 
tool;neveruseyourhand.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamaged
decals.
107-3040
112-6624
1.Wheeldrive3.Disengage5.Thrownobject
2.Engage4.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
hazard—keepbystanders 
asafedistancefromthe 
snowthrower.
6.Cutting/dismemberment 
hazard,impellerand 
auger—stayawayfrom 
movingparts,keepall 
guardsandshieldsinplace; 
removetheignitionkeyand 
readtheinstructionsbefore 
servicingorperforming 
maintenance.
7.Cutting/dismemberment 
hazard,impeller—stop 
theengineandwaitforall 
movingpartstostopbefore 
leavingtheoperator’s 
position.
8.Auger
112-6620
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplace 
yourhandinthechute;stoptheenginebeforeleavingthe 
operator’sposition,usethetoolclearthechute.
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1.Forwarddrivespeedsettings
BriggsPartNo.273676
1.Stop
2.Slow
3.Fast
Briggs&StrattonPartNo.275949
1.Chokeon(Choke)2.Chokeoff(Run)
2.Speedselector
119-1586
3.Reversedrivespeedsetting
Briggs&StrattonPartNo.277588
1.Primer3.Ignitionkeyout 
(Engine—Stop)
2.Ignitionkeyin
(Engine—Run)
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
2.Warning—rehazard.
1.Whenstartingacold 
engine,closethechoke 
andpresstheprimertwo 
times.
BriggsPartNo.276925
3.Warning—toxicgas 
inhalationhazard.
4.Warning—hot 
surface/burnhazard.
Briggs&StrattonPartNo.278866
1.Fuel—On2.Fuel—Off
BriggsPartNo.277566
2.Whenstartingawarm 
engine,openthechoke 
anddonotpressthe 
primer.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
1
2
3 
4
5
6 
7
Qty.
Handleassembly1 
Bolts4 
Bellevillewashers4 
Flangenut1 
Speedselectorrod 
Cotterpin 
Flatwasher1
Flangelocknut1Installthetractionrod.
Clevispin 
Cotterpin 
Chutecontrolrodassembly(rodand
bracket,wormgear,andbracket) 
Bellevillewasher1 
Bolt2 
Carriagebolt 
Locknut3 
Curvedwasher
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
1 
1
1 
1
1
1
1
–
–
Installthehandle.
Installthespeedselectorrod.
Installtheauger/impellerdrivecontrol 
linkage.
Installthechutecontrolrod.
Filltheenginewithoil.
Checkthetirepressure.
Use
8
Nopartsrequired
1
InstallingtheHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Handleassembly
4Bolts
4Bellevillewashers
1Flangenut
Procedure
1.Removethetiestrapsthatsecurethecontrolrods 
tothehandle.
2.Removetheaxlepinsfrombothwheelsandslidethe 
wheelsoutwardontheaxleapproximately1inch(3
Figure3).
cm)(
–
Note:Savetheaxlepinssothatyoucaninstall 
theminstep8.
Checktheskidsandscraper.
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Figure3
1.Axlepin(2)
2.Capscrewandcurved 
washer(4)
3.Threadaangenut(nottheangelocknut)withthe 
angedownontothetractionrodattachedtothe 
leftsideofthehandle(Figure4).
3.Handle
6.Aligntheholesintherightsideofthehandlewith 
theholesintherightsideplate,andsecurethe 
handlewith2capscrewsandBellevillewashersuntil 
theyarengertight.
7.Ensurethatthehandlesareatthesameheight,then 
tightenthehandlefastenerssecurely .
8.Slidethewheelsoutwardandinserteachaxlepin 
throughtheholeineachwheelhubandthroughthe 
outerholeoftheaxle(
Figure5).
Figure4
1.Tractionrod3.Lowertractionrodloop
2.Flangenut4.Flangelocknut
4.Positiontheleftsideofthehandleagainsttheside 
ofthemachineandinserttheendofthetractionrod 
throughthelowertractionrodloopFigure4).
5.Aligntheholesintheleftsideofthehandlewith 
theholesintheleftsideplate,andsecurethehandle 
with2capscrewsandBellevillewashersuntilthey 
arengertight(Figure3).
Figure5
1.Axlepin2.Holeinwheelhuband
Note:Ifyouinstalltirechains(optional),youmust 
installtheaxlepinsthroughtheouteraxleholes.
outeraxleholealigned
2
InstallingtheSpeedSelector 
Rod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Speedselectorrod
1
Cotterpin
1Flatwasher
Procedure
1.Pullthespeedselectorarm(Figure6)tothemost 
outwardposition.
Note:TheconcavesideoftheBellevillewasher 
goesagainsttheoutsideofthehandle.
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Figure6
1.Speedselectorarm3.Speedselectorrod
2.Flatwasherandcotterpin
Figure7
1.Handgrip
2.Tractioncontrollever
3.Tightenthe2angenutsuntiltheyarengertight.
3.1to2inches(3to5cm)
4.4-1/2inches(11.4cm)
2.Movethespeedselectorlever(Figure14)onthe 
controlpaneltotheR(Reverse)position.
3.Installthespeedselectorrodintothespeedselector 
arm,addaatwasherontheselectorrod,andsecure 
itwithacotterpin(
Figure6).
3
InstallingtheTractionRod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Flangelocknut
Procedure
1.Threadtheangelocknut(angesideup)ontothe 
bottomofthetractioncontrolrod,belowtheloop 
inthelowertractionrod(
Figure4).
4.Movethespeedselectorlever(Figure14)intothird 
gear.
Note:Ifthespeedselectorleverdoesnotmove 
intothirdgear,adjustthespeedselectorbefore 
continuing.RefertoAdjustingtheSpeedSelector 
inMaintenance.
5.Slowlypullthemachinebackwardwhileslowly 
pressingthetractioncontrollevertowardthe 
handgrip.
Note:Theadjustmentiscorrectwhenthewheels 
stoprollingbackwardandthedistancebetweenthe 
topofthehandgripandthebottomofthetraction 
controlleveris1to2inches(3to5cm)asshown
Figure7.
in
6.Adjustthe2angenuts,ifnecessary,toobtainthe 
properdistancebetweenthetopofthehandgripand 
thebottomofthetractioncontrollever.
7.Tightentheangenutssecurely .
2.Adjustthe2angenutsupordownonthetraction 
roduntilthedistancebetweenthetopofthe 
handgripandthebottomofthetractioncontrol 
leverisapproximately4-1/2inches(11.4cm)as 
showninFigure7.
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InstallingtheAuger/Impeller 
DriveControlLinkage
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Clevispin
1
Cotterpin
Procedure
1.Loosenthejamnutabovetheclevisontheupper 
controlrod(
1.Uppercontrolrod
2.Jamnut5.Lowercontrolrod
3.Clevis6.Clevispin
2.Aligntheholesintheclevisandthelowercontrol 
rodandinserttheclevispin(
Figure8).
Figure8
4.Cotterpin
Figure8).
Figure9
1.Handgrip
2.Auger/impellercontrol 
lever
Note:Thedistanceshouldbeapproximately5 
inches(12.7cm).
4.Presstheauger/impellerdrivecontrolleverslowly 
towardthehandgrip.
Note:Theamountofforceneededtocompressthe 
leverincreasesnoticeablywhenyouremovetheslack 
fromtheauger/impellerdrivebelt(approximately 
1/2ofthelevermovement).Theadjustmentis 
correctwhentheforcebeginstoincreaseandthe 
distancebetweenthetopofthehandgripandthe 
bottomoftheauger/impellerdrivecontrolleveris1 
to2inches(3to5cm)asshownin
Note:Iftheforcedoesnotnoticeablyincrease, 
removethebeltcover(refertostep2ofReplacing 
theTractionDriveBeltinMaintenance)andmeasure 
2inches(5cm)abovethehandgripatthepoint 
whereyouremovetheslackfromtheauger/impeller 
drivebelt.
5.Toadjustthedistance:
3.1to2inches(3to5cm)
4.5inches(12.7cm)
Figure9.
3.Checkthedistancebetweenthetopofthehandgrip 
andthebottomoftheauger/impellerdrivecontrol 
lever(Figure9).
A.Removetheclevispin.
B.Loosenthejamnut.
C.Threadtheclevisupordowntoincreaseor
decreasethedistancebetweenthetopofthe 
handgripandthebottomoftheauger/impeller 
drivecontrollever(
6.Whentheadjustmentiscorrect,installtheclevispin 
andsecureitinplacewiththecotterpin(
7.Tightenthejamnuttosecuretheclevis(Figure8).
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Figure8).
Figure8).
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InstallingtheChuteControl 
Rod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
Chutecontrolrodassembly(rodandbracket,worm
1
gear,andbracket)
1Bellevillewasher
2Bolt
1
Carriagebolt
3Locknut
1
Curvedwasher
Procedure
1.Securetheupperchutecontrolbracket(attachedto 
thechutecontrolrod)totheupperleftsideofthe 
handlewithaboltandalocknutFigure10.
Figure10
1.Chutecontrolrod
2.Wormgear,bracket,and 
mountingange
3.Lowerchutecontrol 
bracket
4.Upperchutecontrol 
bracket
5.Curvedwasher
Note:Leavethelocknutloose.
2.Securethelowerchutecontrolbracket(attachedto 
thechutecontrolrod)tothelowerleftsideofthe 
handlewithabolt,acurvedwasher,aatwasher, 
andalocknut(
Figure10).
Note:Thebracketshouldbefastenedonthe 
outsideofthehandle,andtherodshouldbe 
approximatelyparalleltothegroundandnottouch 
thehandle.
Note:Leavethelocknutloose.
3.ApplyNo.2generalpurposegreasetotheworm 
gear(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Wormgear
2.Bracket4.Bolt,Bellevillewasher,
4.Looselymountthewormgearandthebrackettothe 
mountingangewithabolt,aBellevillewasher,and 
alocknutasshowninFigure11.
5.Slidethewormgearintotheteethofthechute 
retainingringandtightenthelocknut(
6.Tightenthelocknutsthatsecurethe2chutecontrol 
brackets(Figure10).
7.Checktheoperationofthechutecontrolrod,and 
movethewormgearslightlyoutwardifitbinds.
3.Mountingange
andlocknut
Figure11).
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FillingtheEnginewithOil
Figure12
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurfacetoensurean 
accurateoillevelreading.
2.Cleanaroundthedipstick(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Dipstick2.Fillerhole
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Yourmachinecomeswith20oz.(0.6l)ofoilinthe 
engine.
Note:Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoillevel 
andaddoilifnecessary.
Max.ll:20oz.(0.6l),type:automotivedetergentoil 
withanAPIserviceclassicationofSF ,SG,SH,SJ,SL, 
orhigher.
Referto 
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected.
Figure12toselectthebestoilviscosityforthe
3.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap 
counterclockwiseandpullingitout.
4.Slowlypourabout3/4ofthecrankcasecapacityof 
oilintothecrankcase.
5.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
6.Installthedipstickintothellerneck,thenremoveit.
Note:Toensureanaccurateoillevelreading,you 
mustfullyinstallthedipstick.
7.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick.
8.IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick, 
slowlypouronlyenoughoilintothellerholeto 
raisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick.
Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewith 
oilandruntheengine;enginedamagewill
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result.Draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelon 
thedipstickreadsFull.
9.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethe 
capclockwiseuntilitistight.
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CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping. 
Reducethepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween12 
and15psi(82and103kPa).
ProductOverview
8
CheckingtheSkidsand 
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsandScraper 
inMaintenance.
1.Auger/impellerdrive 
controllever
2.Tractioncontrollever
3.Dischargechutecontrol
4.Speedselectorlever
5.Fueltankcap
Figure14
6.Oilll/dipstick
7.Chutedeectorhandle
8.Snowclean-outtool
9.Auger
13
1.Choke
2.Ignitionswitch
3.Fuelshutoffvalve
4.Throttle
Figure15
5.Recoilstarter
6.Oildrainplug
7.Primer
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Controls
•Auger/ImpellerDriveControlLever—T oengage 
boththeaugerandimpeller,presstheleveragainst 
therighthandgrip.Todisengage,releasethelever.
•TractionControlLever—Toengagethetraction 
(wheeldrive),presstheleveragainsttheleft 
handgrip.Tostopthetraction,releasethelever.
•SpeedSelectorLever—Thiscontrolhas4 
positions:3forwardspeedsand1reverse.Tochange 
speeds,movethespeedselectorlevertothedesired 
position.Theleverlocksinanotchateachspeed 
selection.
Note:Beforeshiftinggearsintooroutofreverse, 
youmustreleasethetractioncontrollever.Youmay 
shiftbetweenanyoftheforwardspeedswithout 
releasingthetractioncontrollever.
•DischargeChuteControl—Rotatethedischarge 
chutecontrolclockwisetomovethedischargechute 
totheleft;counterclockwisetomovethechuteto 
theright.
•ChuteDeectorHandle—Movethedeector 
handleforwardtomovethesnowstreamdown; 
moveitrearwardtomovethesnowstreamup.
•FuelshutoffValve—Closethevalvebyrotating 
clockwise.Openthevalvebyrotatingit 
counterclockwise.Closethevalvewhenyoudonot 
usethemachine.
•IgnitionSwitch—Inserttheignitionkeybefore 
startingtheengine.Tostoptheengine,removethe 
key.
•Choke—RotatethechoketotheFullpositionto 
startacoldengine.Asenginewarmsup,gradually 
rotatethechoketotheOffposition.
•ThrottleLever—Movethethrottlelevertotheright 
toincreasetheenginespeed;moveittotheleftto 
decreasetheenginespeed.Movethethrottleleverto 
theStoppositiontostoptheengine.
•Primer—Presstheprimertopumpasmall 
amountofgasolineintotheengineforimproved 
cold-weatherstarting.
•ElectricStarter—Theelectricstarterisontheright 
sideoftheengine.Tostartthemachine,connect 
theelectricstartertoanelectricpowersourcewith 
anapprovedextensioncordandpressthestarter 
button.
•RecoilStarter—Therecoilstarterisontheback 
sideoftheengine.Pulltherecoilstartertostartthe 
engine.
•SnowClean-outTool—Thesnowclean-outtool 
isonthetopoftheaugerhousing.Usethistoolto
unclogthedischargechutewhenitbecomesclogged 
withsnow.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
FreewheelingorUsingthe 
Self-propelDrive
Youcanoperatethemachinewiththeself-propelfeature 
engagedordisengaged(freewheeling).
Tofreewheel,slidethewheelsinwardandinserttheaxle 
pinsthroughtheouteraxleholes,butnotthroughthe 
wheelhubs(
Toself-propel,slidethewheelsoutwardandinsertthe 
axlepinsthroughtheholesinthewheelhubsandthe 
outeraxleholes(
Figure16).
Figure16
Figure17).
Figure17
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FillingtheFuelTank
StartingtheEngine
DANGER
Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A 
reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand 
others.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe 
gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormachine 
onthegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleor 
onanobject.
•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold. 
Wipeupspills.
•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround 
anopenameorsparks.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out 
ofthereachofchildren.
Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedregulargasoline 
fromamajorname-brandservicestation(Figure18).
Important:T oreducestartingproblems,add 
fuelstabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwith 
gasolinelessthan30daysold.
the gasoline.
Do not add oil to
1.Checktheengineoillevel.RefertoCheckingthe 
EngineOilLevelinMaintenance.
2.Turnthefuelshutoffvalve1/4turncounterclockwise 
toopenit(Figure19).
Figure19
3.Inserttheignitionkey(Figure20).
Figure18
Figure20
1.Ignitionkey
4.Firmlypushintheprimerwithyourthumb2times 
(15°For-9°Corabove)or4times(below15°For
-9°C),holdingtheprimerinforasecondbefore 
releasingiteachtime(
15
Figure21).
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Figure21
5.RotatethechoketotheChokeposition(Figure22).
Note:Tousetheelectricstarter,connectapower 
cordtotheelectricstarterplug-inrstandthen 
toapoweroutlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gauge 
extensioncordrecommendedforoutdoorusethat 
isnotlongerthan50feet(15m).
8.Startthemachinebypullingtherecoilstarteror 
pressingtheelectric-startbutton(Figure24).
Figure24
1.Electric-startbutton3.Recoilstarter
2.Electricstarterplug-in
Figure22
6.MovethethrottletotheFastposition(Figure23).
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged, 
causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbefore 
usingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged, 
donotoperatethemachine.Replaceorrepair 
thedamagedcordimmediately.Contactan 
AuthorizedServiceDealerforassistance.
Important:T opreventdamagingtheelectric 
starter,runitinshortcycles(5seconds 
maximum,thenwaitoneminutebeforetrying 
tostartitagain).Iftheenginestilldoesnot 
start,takethemachinetoanAuthorizedService 
Dealerforservice.
9.Disconnecttheextensioncordfromthepoweroutlet 
rstandthenfromthemachine(electricstartonly).
10.Allowtheenginetowarmupforseveralminutes, 
thenmovethechoketowardtheRunposition.Wait 
fortheenginetorunsmoothlybeforeeachchoke 
adjustment.
Figure23
7.Connectanextensioncordtotheelectricstarterand 
theoutlet.
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WARNING
UncloggingtheDischarge
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapower 
outlet,someonecaninadvertentlystartthemachine 
andinjurepeopleordamageproperty.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot 
startingthemachine.
StoppingtheEngine
1.MovethethrottletotheSlowposition,andthento 
theStopposition(
Figure25).
Figure25
Chute
Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisnosnow 
comingoutofthedischargechute,thedischargechute 
maybeclogged.
Ifthedischargechutebecomesclogged,stopthe
engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,anduse 
theclean-outtool—neveruseyourhand.
PreventingFreeze-up
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand 
movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessive 
forcewhentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.If 
youhavedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart, 
starttheengineandletitrunforafewminutes.
•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunfora 
fewminutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing. 
Engagetheauger/impellertoclearanyremaining 
snowfrominsidethehousing.Rotatethedischarge 
chutecontroltopreventitfromfreezing.Stopthe 
engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove 
alliceandsnowfromthemachine.
2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe 
operatingposition.
3.Removetheignitionkey.
4.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebyrotatingitclockwise
Figure26).
(
Figure26
5.Pulltherecoilstarter3or4times.Thishelpsprevent 
therecoilstarterfromfreezingup.
6.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe 
operatingposition.
•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoilstarterhandle 
severaltimestopreventtherecoilstarterfrom 
freezingup.
OperatingTips
DANGER
Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpellerand 
augercanrotateandcutofforinjurehandsandfeet.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting, 
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,stop 
theengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop. 
Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugand 
keepitawayfromtheplugtopreventsomeone 
fromaccidentallystartingtheengine.
•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge 
chute;refertoUncloggingtheDischargeChute. 
Ifnecessary,usetheclean-outtool,notyour 
hands,toremoveanobstructionfromthe 
dischargechute.
•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe 
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.
•Keepface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartof 
yourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed, 
moving,orrotatingparts.
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WARNING
•AlwayssetthethrottlelevertotheFastposition 
whenthrowingsnow.
Therotorbladescanthrowstones,toys,andother 
foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto 
theoperatorortobystanders.
•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects 
thattherotorbladescouldpickupandthrow.
•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea
•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthewheels 
slip,shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthe 
machineintoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuesto 
rideup,liftuponthehandles.
ofoperation.
Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Afterthersthour
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every20hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
Yearly
Yearlyorbeforestorage
MaintenanceProcedure
•Inspectandadjustthetractiondrivebelt.
•Inspectandadjusttheauger/impellerdrivebelt.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
•Inspectandadjustorreplacethetractiondrivebeltwhennecessary.
•Inspectandadjustorreplacetheauger/impellerdrivebeltwhennecessary.
•Lubricatethemachine.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Inspectthesparkplug.Replaceand/orgapitifnecessary.
•Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary.
•Checktheaugergearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Lubricatethemachine.
•Drainthegasolineandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorat 
theendoftheseason.
Important:Refertoyourengineoperator’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.Forengine 
adjustments,repairs,orwarrantyservicenotcoveredinthismanual,contactanAuthorizedBriggs 
&StrattonServicingDealer.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethewireonthesparkplug,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure 
youorbystanders.
Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoes 
notaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Disconnectthesparkplugwire.RefertoInspecting 
andReplacingtheSparkPlug.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Eachtimebeforeusingthemachine,rstensurethat 
theoillevelisbetweentheAddandtheFullmarkson 
thedipstick.
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1.Cleanaroundthedipstick(Figure13).
2.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap 
counterclockwiseandpullingitout.
3.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
4.Installthedipstickintothellerneck,thenremoveit.
Note:Toensureanaccurateoillevelreading,you 
mustfullyinstallthedipstick.
5.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick.
6.IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick, 
slowlypouronlyenoughoilintothellerholeto 
raisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick.
Note:Useonlyahigh-quality,SAE5W-30or 
SAE10detergentoilthathastheAmerican 
PetroleumInstitute(API)serviceclassicationSF, 
SG,SH,orSJ.Forextremelycoldconditions(below 
0°For-18°C),use0W -30detergentoilthathas 
theAmericanPetroleumInstitute(API)service 
classicationSF,SG,SH,orSJ.
Figure27
1.Augersideplate(2)3.Skid(2)
2.Flangenuts(4)
4.Supporttheaugerbladessothattheyare1/8inch(3 
mm)offtheground(
Figure28).
Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewith 
oilandruntheengine;enginedamagewill 
result.Draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelon 
thedipstickreadsFull.
7.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethe 
capclockwiseuntilitistight.
AdjustingtheSkidsand 
Scraper
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Adjusttheskidsandthescraperinitiallyandthenas 
neededtoensurethattheaugerdoesnotcontactthe 
pavedorgravelsurface.Also,adjustthemasneededto 
compensateforwear.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Checkthetirepressureinthetires.RefertoChecking 
theTirePressureinSetup.
3.Loosenthe4angenutsthatsecurebothskidsto 
theaugersideplates( 
upanddowneasily.
Figure27)untiltheskidsslide
Figure28
1.Augerblade
2.Scraper
3.Mountingscrew(5)
5.Checkthescraperadjustment.Thescrapershouldbe 
1/8inch(3mm)aboveandparalleltoalevelsurface.
A.ForConcreteandAsphaltSurfaces:
Ifthemachinedoesnotclearthesnowclose 
enoughtothepavement,adjusttheskidsto 
lowerthescraper;ifthepavementsurfacesare 
cracked,rough,oruneven,adjusttheskidsto 
raisethescraper.
B.ForGravelSurfaces:
Supporttheaugerbladesafewinches(cm)above 
theground,andadjusttheskidstopreventthe 
machinefrompickinguprocks.
6.Toadjustthescraper,loosenthe5mounting 
screws(Figure28),levelthescraper,andtightenthe 
mountingscrews.
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7.Movetheskidsdownasfaraspossible.
8.Tightenthe4angenutsthatsecurebothskidsto 
theaugersideplates(Figure27).
AdjustingtheSpeedSelector
Adjustthespeedselectorlinkageinitiallyandwhenthe 
machineisslow,rstgearhasnospeed,orthespeed 
selectorleverdoesnotmoveintothirdgear.
1.Draingasolinefromthefueltankandtheengine 
oilfromthecrankcase.RefertoEmptyingtheFuel 
TankandtoChangingtheEngineOil.
2.Tipthemachineforwardandblockitsothatit 
cannotfall.
3.Removethe4ange-headboltsthatsecurethe 
bottomcovertotheframeandremovethecover
Figure34).
(
4.Loosentheangenutsthatsecuretheselectorplate 
tothecontrolpanel(Figure29).
Figure30
1.Rollpin
2.Driveassembly
3.1/8inch(3mm)
6.Withthedriveassembly1/8inch(3mm)fromthe 
rollpin,tightentheangenutsthatsecurethespeed 
selectorplate.
7.ShiftthespeedselectorlevertotheR(Reverse) 
positionandbacktothirdgeartocheckthe 
adjustment.
8.Ifthespacebetweentherollpinandthedrive 
assemblyismorethan3/16inch(5mm),repeat
3through6.
steps
9.Installthebottomcoverandreturnthemachineto 
theuprightposition.
CheckingtheAugerGearbox 
Grease
Figure29
1.Speedselectorplate
2.Flangenuts
5.Shiftthespeedselectorlevertothirdgearandpush 
downonthespeedselectorplatetomovethedrive 
assemblytotheright.
Note:Thedriveassemblyshouldbe1/8inch(3 
mm)fromtherollpin;ifnot,slidetheselectorplate 
(
Figure29)untilthegapis1/8inch(3mm);refer
toFigure30.
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Theaugergearboxispackedwith5oz.(140g)of 
LubriplateMAG-1(alow-temperature,high-pressure 
grease)andissealedatthefactory.Thepipeplug 
(Figure31)isforfactoryuseonly;youdonotneedto 
checkoraddgrease.Ifthegearboxisleakinggrease, 
contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Figure31
1.Pipeplug
ChangingtheEngineOil
Figure33
1.Oildrainplug
2.Drainextension
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Yearly
Every50hours
Ifpossible,runtheenginejustbeforechangingthe 
oilbecausewarmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore 
contaminants.
Max.ll:20oz.(0.6l),type:automotivedetergentoil 
withanAPIserviceclassicationofSF ,SG,SH,SJ,SL, 
orhigher.
RefertoFigure32toselectthebestoilviscosityforthe 
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected.
4.Slideanoildrainpanunderthedrainextensionand 
removetheoildrainplug(Figure33).
Note:Placeafunnelunderthedrainextensionso 
theoildrainsdirectlyintotheoildrainpanandaway 
fromthemachine.
5.Draintheoil.
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal 
recyclingcenter.
6.Installtheoildrainplug.
7.Installtheleftwheel.
8.Fillthecrankcasewithoil.RefertoFillingthe 
EnginewithOilinSetup.
9.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
LubricatingtheMachine
ServiceInterval:Every20hours
Yearlyorbeforestorage
Lightlylubricateallmovingpartsofthemachine 
afterevery20operatinghoursandattheendofthe 
snowthrowingseason.
Figure32
1.Blockuptherearofthemachine.
2.Removetheleftwheel.
3.Cleantheareaaroundtheoildrainplug(Figure33).
Important:Donotgetoilorgreaseontherubber 
wheelorfrictiondriveplatebecausethewheelwill 
slipandtherubbermaydeteriorate.
1.Draingasolinefromthefueltankandtheoilfrom 
thecrankcase.RefertoEmptyingtheFuelTankand 
toChangingtheEngineOil.
2.Tipthemachineforwardontotheauger/impeller 
housingandblockitsothatitcannotfall.
3.Removethe4ange-headboltsthatsecurethe 
bottomcoverandremovethecover(Figure34).
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Figure34
1.Flange-headbolts
4.Lightlylubricatethemachinewithlightoilasshown 
Figure35.
in
InspectingandReplacingthe 
SparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
UseaChampionQC12YCorequivalentsparkplug. 
Checkandgapthesparkyearly,andreplacetheplug 
ifnecessary.
1.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug.
2.Removethesparkplug.
3.Examinethesparkplugandreplaceitifitiscracked, 
fouled,dirty,oriftheelectrodesareworn.
Important:Donotcleantheelectrodesbecause 
gritcouldenterthecylinderanddamagethe 
engine.
4.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonthesparkplug 
at0.030inch(0.76mm)(
Figure36).
Figure35
Important:Donotexcessivelyoilthemachine;
extraoilmayenterthetractiondriveandcause 
thetractiondrivebelttoslip.
5.Wipeupanyexcessoil.
6.Greasethemachineasshownin
7.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.
Figure35.
Figure36
1.0.030inch(0.76mm)
5.Installthesparkplugbyhandandthentorqueitto 
15ft-lb(20.4N-m).
Note:Ifyoudonothaveatorquewrench,tighten 
theplugrmly.
AdjustingtheTractionDrive 
Belt
ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour
Beforeeachuseordaily
Adjustthetractiondrivebeltaftertherstoperating 
hour,afterevery5operatinghoursthereafter,andwhen 
thespeedselectorlevershiftsproperlybutthemachine 
doesnotdriveintheforwardorreversespeeds.
1.Checkandadjustthetractiondriveasdescribedin 
InstallingtheTractionRodinSetup.
8.Installthebottomcover.
9.Returnthemachinetoitsuprightposition.
2.Iftheproblempersistsafteradjustingthelinkage, 
contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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ReplacingtheTractionDrive 
Belt
Ifthetractiondrivebeltbecomesworn,oil-soaked,or 
otherwisedamaged,replacethebelt.
1.Draingasolinefromthefueltankandtheoilfrom 
thecrankcase.RefertoEmptyingtheFuelTankand 
toChangingtheEngineOil.
2.Removethe2ange-headboltsthatholdthebelt 
coverinplaceandsetthecoveraside(Figure37).
4.Removetheauger/impellerdrivebeltfromthe 
enginepulleyandthelargeauger/impellerpulley 
(Figure38).
5.Tipthemachineforwardandblockitsothatit 
cannotfall.
6.Removethe4ange-headboltsthatsecurethe 
bottomcovertotheframeandremovethecover
Figure34).
(
7.Disconnectthespringfromthenotchinthebottom 
edgeofthesideplate(Figure39).
Figure37
1.Flange-headbolt(2)
2.Beltcover
3.Loosenthebeltguide(Figure38).
Figure38
1.Idlerpulley
2.Enginepulley5.Beltguide
3.Tractiondrivebelt
4.Auger/impellerdrivebelt
6.Largeauger/impeller 
pulley
Figure39
1.Notchinsideplate3.Largetractionpulley
2.Spring
CAUTION
Thespringisunderheavytensionandcould 
injuretheyouorabystanderifyoudonot 
carefullyremoveit.
Carefullyremovethespring.
8.Setthemachineupright.
9.Removethetractiondrivebeltfromtheengine 
pulleyandthelargetractionpulley(Figure38).
10.Installanewbeltaroundthelargetractionpulley.
11.Loopthebeltovertheenginepulley,ensuringthat 
thebeltisontheinsideofthebeltguide(Figure38).
12.Tipthemachineforwardandblockitsothatit 
cannotfall.
13.Hookthespringintothenotchinthebottomedge 
ofthesideplate(Figure39).
14.Replacethebottomcoverwiththe4ange-head 
bolts.
15.Setthemachineupright.
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16.Installtheauger/impellerdrivebeltaroundthelarge 
auger/impellerpulleyandenginepulley,ensuring 
thatthebeltisontheinsideoftheidlerpulleyand 
thebeltguide(
17.Adjustthebeltguidesothatthereis1/8inch(3mm) 
ofclearancebetweentheauger/impellerdrivebelt 
andtheguide,andsecurethebeltguidewhenthe 
auger/impellerdrivebeltistight.
18.Checktheauger/impellerdrivelinkageandadjustit 
ifnecessary.Refertosteps4through7ofInstalling 
theAuger/ImpellerDriveControlLinkageinSetup.
19.Installthebeltcover.
Figure38).
AdjustingtheAuger/Impeller 
DriveBelt
ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour
Beforeeachuseordaily
Operatingthemachinewithanauger/impellerdrivebelt 
thatslipsdecreasesthesnowthrowingperformanceand 
damagesthebelt.Checktheauger/impellerdrivebelt 
forthepropertensionaftertherstoperatinghour,then 
checkandadjustthebeltwhennecessary.
DANGER
Improperlyadjustingtheauger/impellermaycause 
ittoturnwhendisengaged.Arotatingaugeror 
impellercancutofforinjurengers,hands,orfeet.
ReplacingtheAuger/Impeller 
DriveBelt
Iftheauger/impellerdrivebeltbecomesworn, 
oil-soaked,orotherwisedamaged,replacethebelt.
1.Removethe2ange-headboltsthatholdthebelt 
coverinplaceandsetthecoveraside(
2.Loosenthebeltguide(Figure38).
3.Removetheauger/impellerdrivebeltfromthe 
enginepulleyandthelargeauger/impellerpulley
Figure38).
(
4.Installanewbeltaroundthelargeauger/impeller 
pulley(Figure38).
5.Loopthebeltovertheenginepulley,ensuringthat 
thebeltisontheinsideoftheidlerpulleyandthe 
beltguide(Figure38).
6.Adjustthebeltguidesothatthereis1/8inch(3mm) 
ofclearancebetweentheauger/impellerdrivebelt 
andtheguide,andsecurethebeltguide.
7.Checkandadjusttheauger/impellerdrivebeltas 
instructedinInstallingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive 
ControlLinkageinSetup.
8.Installthebeltcover.
Important:Donotoperatethemachineif 
theaugerandtheimpellerrotatewhenyou 
disengagetheauger/impellerdrivecontrollever.
Figure37).
•Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart 
ofyourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed, 
moving,orrotatingparts.
•Ensurethattheimpellerbrakearmclearance 
ismaintained.
•Donotadjusttheauger/impellerdrivebelttoo 
tightbecauseitmaycausetheauger/impellerto 
turnwhenthecontrolleverisintheDisengaged 
position.Ifthisoccurs,decreasethebelt 
tension.
1.CheckandadjustthebeltasinstructedinInstalling 
theAuger/ImpellerDriveControlLinkageinSetup.
2.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
3.Checkthebelttensionbyoperatingtheauger.
4.Ifthebeltstillslips,replaceit.RefertoReplacingthe 
Auger/ImpellerDriveBelt.
Important:Donotoperatethemachineif 
theaugerandtheimpellerrotatewhenyou 
disengagetheauger/impellerdrivecontrollever.
Storage
WARNING
•Gasolinevaporscanexplode.
•Donotstoregasolinemorethan30days.
•Donotstorethemachineinanenclosurenear 
anopename.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringit.
PreparingtheMachinefor 
Storage
1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizer 
tofreshfuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.
2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe 
conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.
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3.Loosenthehoseclampthatsecuresthefuellineto 
thevalveandslidethefuellineoffthefuelshutoff 
valve.
4.Openthefuelshutoffvalveandallowthefuelto 
drainoutofthefueltankintoanapprovedfuel 
container.
5.Installthefuellineontothefuelshutoffvalveand 
secureitwithahoseclamp.
6.Runthemachineuntiltheenginestopsfromrunning 
outoffuel.
7.Primetheengineandstartitagain.
8.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyoucan 
nolongerstarttheengine,itissufcientlydry.
9.Stoptheengineandallowittocool.
10.Removetheignitionkey.
11.Disconnectthesparkplugwire.
12.Removethesparkplug,add1/2oz.(15ml)ofoil 
throughthesparkplughole,andpullthestarterrope 
slowlyseveraltimestodistributeoilthroughoutthe 
cylindertopreventcylindercorrosionduringthe 
off-season.
13.Looselyinstallthesparkplugbyhand.
14.Disposeofanyunusedfuelproperly.Recycleit 
accordingtolocalcodes,oruseitinyourautomobile.
Note:Donotstorestabilizedfuelformorethan 
90days.
15.Lubricatethemachine.RefertoLubricatingthe 
Machine.
16.Cleanthemachinethoroughly .
17.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailable 
fromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.Sandaffected 
areasbeforepainting,andusearustpreventativeto 
preventthemetalpartsfromrusting.
18.Tightenanyloosefasteners.Repairorreplaceany 
damagedparts.
19.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dryplace 
outofthereachofchildren.Allowtheengineto 
coolbeforestoringitinanyenclosure.
RemovingtheMachinefrom 
Storage
1.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly 
usingthestartertoblowtheexcessoilfromthe 
cylinder.
2.Installthesparkplugandtightenitrmly.
3.Connectthesparkplugwire.
4.Performtheannualmaintenanceproceduresasgiven 
intheRecommendedMaintenanceSchedule.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Electricstarterdoesnotturn(electric-start 
modelsonly)
Enginedoesnotstartorstartshard
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thepowercordisdisconnectedatthe 
outletorthemachine.
2.Thepowercordisworn,corroded,or 
damaged.
3.Thepoweroutletisnotenergized.
1.Thekeyisnotintheignitionorisinthe 
Stopposition.
2.ThechokeisintheOffpositionandthe 
primerhasnotbeenpressed.
3.Thefuelshutoffvalveisnotopen.3.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.
4.ThethrottleisnotintheFastposition.4.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.
5.Thefueltankisemptyorthefuel 
systemcontainsstalefuel.
6.Thesparkplugwireislooseor 
disconnected.
7.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe 
gapisincorrect.
8.Thefuelventcapisrestricted.
9.Theengineoillevelintheengine 
crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.
1.Connectthepowercordtotheoutlet 
and/orthemachine.
2.Replacethepowercord.
3.Haveaqualiedelectricianenergize 
theoutlet.
1.Insertthekeyintotheignitionandturn 
ittotheOnposition.
2.MovethechoketotheOnpositionand 
presstheprimer3times.
5.Drainand/orllthefueltankwithfresh 
gasoline(notmorethan30daysold). 
Iftheproblempersists,contactan 
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
7.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe 
gapifnecessary .Replacethespark 
plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
8.Removetheventrestrictionorreplace 
thefuelcap.
9.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin 
theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark 
onthedipstick.
Enginerunsrough
Engineruns,butthemachinedischarges 
snowpoorlyornotatall
1.ThechokeisintheOnposition.1.MovethechoketotheOffposition.
2.Thefuelshutoffvalveisnotcompletely 
open.
3.Thefueltankisnearlyemptyor 
containsstalefuel.
4.Thesparkplugwireisloose.
5.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe 
gapisincorrect.
6.Theengineoillevelintheengine 
crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.
1.ThethrottleisnotintheFastposition 
whenthrowingsnow .
2.Themachineismovingtoofasttoclear 
thesnow.
3.Y ouaretryingtoremovetoomuch 
snowperswath.
4.Y ouaretryingtoremoveextremely 
heavyorwetsnow.
5.Thedischargechuteisplugged.5.Unclogthedischargechute.
6.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisloose 
orisoffthepulley.
2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.
3.Drainandllthefueltankwithfresh 
gasoline(notmorethan30daysold). 
Iftheproblempersists,contactan 
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
5.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe 
gapifnecessary .Replacethespark 
plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
6.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin 
theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark 
onthedipstick.
1.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.
2.Shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
3.Reducetheamountofsnowremoved 
perswath.
4.Don’toverloadthemachinewith 
extremelyheavyorwetsnow.
6.Installand/oradjusttheauger/impeller 
drivebelt;refertowww.Toro.com 
forservicinginformationortakethe 
machinetoanAuthorizedService 
Dealer.
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Problem
7.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisworn 
orbroken.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
7.Replacetheauger/impellerdrivebelt; 
refertowww.Toro.comforservicing 
informationortakethemachinetoan 
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
Dischargechuteeitherdoesnotlockinto 
placeordoesnotmove
Machinedoesnotproperlyclearthesnow 
offthesurface
1.Thedischargechutelatchisnot 
properlyadjusted.
1.Theskidsand/orscraperarenot 
properlyadjusted.
2.Thepressureinthetiresisnotequal.
1.Adjustthedischargechutelatch.
1.Adjusttheskidsand/orthescraper.
2.Checkandadjustthepressureinone 
orbothtires.
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AThree-Y earLimitedWarranty(45DayLimitedWarrantyforCommercialUse)
TheToroT otalCoverageGuarantee
PowerMax 
PowerThrow 
Two-StageSnowthrowers
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto 
anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheT oroProduct 
listedbelowifusedforresidentialpurposes*,ifdefectiveinmaterialsor 
workmanshiporifitstopsfunctioningduetothefailureofacomponent 
fortheperiodlistedbelow.
Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor ,butyoumustpay 
transportationcosts.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
PowerMaxSnowthrowersandAttachments 
—PowerMaxChute 
—PowerMaxDeector 
—PowerMaxImpellerHousingCover 
PowerThrowSnowthrowersandAttachments
3years 
5years 
5years 
5years 
3years
LimitedWarrantyforCommercialUse
Gas-poweredT oroProductsusedforcommercial,institutional,or 
rentaluse,arewarrantedfor45daysagainstdefectsinmaterialsor 
workmanship.Componentsfailingduetonormalweararenotcovered 
bythiswarranty.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor 
workmanship,followthisprocedure:
1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir 
dealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheYellow 
Pagesofyourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)or 
accessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.com.Youmayalsocallthenumbers 
listedinitem#3tousethe24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe 
ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermine 
ifitiscoveredunderwarranty.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s 
analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
CustomerCareDepartment,ConsumerDivision 
TheT oroCompany 
811 1L yndaleAvenueSouth 
Bloomington,MN55420-1196 
Tollfreeat866-336-5205(U.S.customers) 
Tollfreeat866-854–9033(Canadiancustomers)
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance 
proceduresdescribedintheOperator’sManual.Suchroutine 
maintenance,whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem 
coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress 
warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:
•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorwearparts,suchasrotor
blades(paddles),scraperblades,belts,fuel,lubricants,oilchanges, 
sparkplugs,cable/linkageorbrakeadjustments
•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires
replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretousefreshfuel(lessthanone
monthold),orfailuretoproperlypreparetheunitpriortoanyperiod 
ofnon-useoveronemonth
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
•Operationalmisuse,neglect,oraccidents
•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorized
ToroServiceDealer
GeneralConditions
Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan 
AuthorizedToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts. 
RepairbyanAuthorizedToroServiceDealerisyoursoleremedyunder 
thiswarranty .
NeitherTheT oroCompanynorT oroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor 
indirect,incidental,orconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe 
useoftheT oroProductscoveredbythesewarranties,includingany 
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring 
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof 
repairsunderthesewarranties.
Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistforordinary 
use)andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticularpurpose)are 
limitedtothedurationoftheexpressedwarranty.Somestatesdonot 
allowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,orlimitationson 
howlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusionsmaynot 
applytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother 
rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain 
guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor’sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining 
guaranteeinformation,contacttheToroimporter .Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.
*Residentialpurposesmeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanonelocation,orinstitutionalorrentaluse,isconsidered 
commercialuse,andthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply .
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