Toro 38608 Operator's Manual

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722PowerThrow

ModelNo.38608—SerialNo.311000001andUp

Snowthrower

FormNo.3365-707RevA

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.It isdesignedprimarilyforremovingsnowfrom pavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks, andothersurfacesfortrafconresidentialor commercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor removingmaterialsotherthansnow,norisit designedforclearingoffgravelsurfaces.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjury andmachinedamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating themachineproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor machineandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga dealer,ortoregisteryourmachine.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourmachineready . identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers onthemachine.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.

Figure1

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

ReplacementEngineOwner’sManualsmaybe orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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Registeratwww.Toro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedintheUSA

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Safety

BeforeOperating

Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis manualbeforeoperatingthesnowthrower . Becomefamiliarwithallcontrolsandknow howtostoptheenginequickly .

Operator 's Position

Thelow-speedaugerhasamovingpinch pointclosetotheopening.

Caution:Improperusemayresultin lossoffingers,hands,orfeet.

Thereisahigh-speed impellerclosetothe opening.

ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheB71.3 specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards 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.Avoidloosetting clothingthatcangetcaughtinmovingparts.Wear footwearthatwillimprovefootingonslippery surfaces.

•Handlefuelwithcare;itishighlyammable.

–Useanapprovedfuelcontainer.

–Neveraddfueltoarunningengineorhotengine.

–Fillfueltankoutdoorswithextremecare.Never

–Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleorona

llfueltankindoors.

truckortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Always placecontainersontheground,awayfromyour vehicle,beforelling.

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–Whenpractical,removegas-poweredmachine

fromthetruckortrailerandrefuelitonthe ground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch machineonatrailerwithaportablecontainer, ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.

–Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof

thefueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimes, untilrefuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzle lock-opendevice.

–Replacegasolinecapsecurelyandwipeupspilled

fuel.

–Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing

immediately.

•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspecied bythemanufacturerforallmachineswithelectric startingmotors.

•Adjustthecollectorhousingheighttocleargravel orcrushedrocksurface.

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile theengineisrunning(exceptwhenspecically 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 hiddenhazardsortrafc.

•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.

•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.

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

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic 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

3 4

6 7

Qty.

Handleassembly1 Bolts4 Bellevillewashers4 Flangenut1 Speedselectorrod Cotterpin Flatwasher1

Flangelocknut1Installthetractionrod.

Clevispin Cotterpin Chutecontrolrodassembly(rodand

bracket,wormgear,andbracket) Bellevillewasher1 Bolt2 Carriagebolt Locknut3 Curvedwasher

Nopartsrequired

1 1

–

Installthehandle.

Installthespeedselectorrod.

Installtheauger/impellerdrivecontrol linkage.

Installthechutecontrolrod.

Filltheenginewithoil.

Checkthetirepressure.

Use

Nopartsrequired

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.Threadaangenut(nottheangelocknut)withthe angedownontothetractionrodattachedtothe leftsideofthehandle(Figure4).

3.Handle

6.Aligntheholesintherightsideofthehandlewith theholesintherightsideplate,andsecurethe handlewith2capscrewsandBellevillewashersuntil theyarengertight.

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 arengertight(Figure3).

Figure5

1.Axlepin2.Holeinwheelhuband

Note:Ifyouinstalltirechains(optional),youmust installtheaxlepinsthroughtheouteraxleholes.

outeraxleholealigned

InstallingtheSpeedSelector Rod

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Speedselectorrod

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.Tightenthe2angenutsuntiltheyarengertight.

3.1to2inches(3to5cm)

4.4-1/2inches(11.4cm)

2.Movethespeedselectorlever(Figure14)onthe controlpaneltotheR(Reverse)position.

3.Installthespeedselectorrodintothespeedselector arm,addaatwasherontheselectorrod,andsecure itwithacotterpin(

Figure6).

InstallingtheTractionRod

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Flangelocknut

Procedure

1.Threadtheangelocknut(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.

6.Adjustthe2angenuts,ifnecessary,toobtainthe properdistancebetweenthetopofthehandgripand thebottomofthetractioncontrollever.

7.Tightentheangenutssecurely .

2.Adjustthe2angenutsupordownonthetraction roduntilthedistancebetweenthetopofthe handgripandthebottomofthetractioncontrol leverisapproximately4-1/2inches(11.4cm)as showninFigure7.

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InstallingtheAuger/Impeller DriveControlLinkage

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Clevispin

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).

Figure8).

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InstallingtheChuteControl Rod

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Chutecontrolrodassembly(rodandbracket,worm

gear,andbracket)

1Bellevillewasher

2Bolt

Carriagebolt

3Locknut

Curvedwasher

Procedure

1.Securetheupperchutecontrolbracket(attachedto thechutecontrolrod)totheupperleftsideofthe handlewithaboltandalocknutFigure10.

Figure10

1.Chutecontrolrod

2.Wormgear,bracket,and mountingange

3.Lowerchutecontrol bracket

4.Upperchutecontrol bracket

5.Curvedwasher

Note:Leavethelocknutloose.

2.Securethelowerchutecontrolbracket(attachedto thechutecontrolrod)tothelowerleftsideofthe handlewithabolt,acurvedwasher,aatwasher, 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 mountingangewithabolt,aBellevillewasher,and alocknutasshowninFigure11.

5.Slidethewormgearintotheteethofthechute retainingringandtightenthelocknut(

6.Tightenthelocknutsthatsecurethe2chutecontrol brackets(Figure10).

7.Checktheoperationofthechutecontrolrod,and movethewormgearslightlyoutwardifitbinds.

3.Mountingange

andlocknut

Figure11).

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 withanAPIserviceclassicationofSF ,SG,SH,SJ,SL, orhigher.

Referto outdoortemperaturerangeexpected.

Figure12toselectthebestoilviscosityforthe

3.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap counterclockwiseandpullingitout.

4.Slowlypourabout3/4ofthecrankcasecapacityof oilintothecrankcase.

5.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.

6.Installthedipstickintothellerneck,thenremoveit.

Note:Toensureanaccurateoillevelreading,you mustfullyinstallthedipstick.

7.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick.

8.IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick, slowlypouronlyenoughoilintothellerholeto raisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewith oilandruntheengine;enginedamagewill

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result.Draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelon thedipstickreadsFull.

9.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethe capclockwiseuntilitistight.

CheckingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping. Reducethepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween12 and15psi(82and103kPa).

ProductOverview

CheckingtheSkidsand Scraper

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsandScraper inMaintenance.

1.Auger/impellerdrive controllever

2.Tractioncontrollever

3.Dischargechutecontrol

4.Speedselectorlever

5.Fueltankcap

Figure14

6.Oilll/dipstick

7.Chutedeectorhandle

8.Snowclean-outtool

9.Auger

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.

•ChuteDeectorHandle—Movethedeector 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

Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand others.

•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormachine onthegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleor onanobject.

•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold. Wipeupspills.

•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround anopenameorsparks.

•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(

Figure21).

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Figure21

5.RotatethechoketotheChokeposition(Figure22).

Note:Tousetheelectricstarter,connectapower cordtotheelectricstarterplug-inrstandthen 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, causingashockorre.

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 youhavedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart, starttheengineandletitrunforafewminutes.

•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunfora fewminutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing. Engagetheauger/impellertoclearanyremaining snowfrominsidethehousing.Rotatethedischarge chutecontroltopreventitfromfreezing.Stopthe engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove alliceandsnowfromthemachine.

2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheignitionkey.

4.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebyrotatingitclockwise

Figure26).

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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

Afterthersthour

Aftertherst5hours

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.Installthedipstickintothellerneck,thenremoveit.

Note:Toensureanaccurateoillevelreading,you mustfullyinstallthedipstick.

5.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick.

6.IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick, slowlypouronlyenoughoilintothellerholeto raisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick.

Note:Useonlyahigh-quality,SAE5W-30or SAE10detergentoilthathastheAmerican PetroleumInstitute(API)serviceclassicationSF, SG,SH,orSJ.Forextremelycoldconditions(below 0°For-18°C),use0W -30detergentoilthathas theAmericanPetroleumInstitute(API)service classicationSF,SG,SH,orSJ.

Figure27

1.Augersideplate(2)3.Skid(2)

2.Flangenuts(4)

4.Supporttheaugerbladessothattheyare1/8inch(3 mm)offtheground(

Figure28).

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewith oilandruntheengine;enginedamagewill result.Draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelon thedipstickreadsFull.

7.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethe capclockwiseuntilitistight.

AdjustingtheSkidsand Scraper

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Adjusttheskidsandthescraperinitiallyandthenas neededtoensurethattheaugerdoesnotcontactthe pavedorgravelsurface.Also,adjustthemasneededto compensateforwear.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Checkthetirepressureinthetires.RefertoChecking theTirePressureinSetup.

3.Loosenthe4angenutsthatsecurebothskidsto 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.Tightenthe4angenutsthatsecurebothskidsto theaugersideplates(Figure27).

AdjustingtheSpeedSelector

Adjustthespeedselectorlinkageinitiallyandwhenthe machineisslow,rstgearhasnospeed,orthespeed selectorleverdoesnotmoveintothirdgear.

1.Draingasolinefromthefueltankandtheengine oilfromthecrankcase.RefertoEmptyingtheFuel TankandtoChangingtheEngineOil.

2.Tipthemachineforwardandblockitsothatit cannotfall.

3.Removethe4ange-headboltsthatsecurethe bottomcovertotheframeandremovethecover

Figure34).

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4.Loosentheangenutsthatsecuretheselectorplate tothecontrolpanel(Figure29).

Figure30

1.Rollpin

2.Driveassembly

3.1/8inch(3mm)

6.Withthedriveassembly1/8inch(3mm)fromthe rollpin,tightentheangenutsthatsecurethespeed 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:Aftertherst5hours

Yearly

Every50hours

Ifpossible,runtheenginejustbeforechangingthe oilbecausewarmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore contaminants.

Max.ll:20oz.(0.6l),type:automotivedetergentoil withanAPIserviceclassicationofSF ,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.Removethe4ange-headboltsthatsecurethe bottomcoverandremovethecover(Figure34).

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Figure34

1.Flange-headbolts

4.Lightlylubricatethemachinewithlightoilasshown Figure35.

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 theplugrmly.

AdjustingtheTractionDrive Belt

ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour

Beforeeachuseordaily

Adjustthetractiondrivebeltaftertherstoperating 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.Removethe2ange-headboltsthatholdthebelt coverinplaceandsetthecoveraside(Figure37).

4.Removetheauger/impellerdrivebeltfromthe enginepulleyandthelargeauger/impellerpulley (Figure38).

5.Tipthemachineforwardandblockitsothatit cannotfall.

6.Removethe4ange-headboltsthatsecurethe bottomcovertotheframeandremovethecover

Figure34).

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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.Replacethebottomcoverwiththe4ange-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:Afterthersthour

Beforeeachuseordaily

Operatingthemachinewithanauger/impellerdrivebelt thatslipsdecreasesthesnowthrowingperformanceand damagesthebelt.Checktheauger/impellerdrivebelt forthepropertensionaftertherstoperatinghour,then checkandadjustthebeltwhennecessary.

DANGER

Improperlyadjustingtheauger/impellermaycause ittoturnwhendisengaged.Arotatingaugeror impellercancutofforinjurengers,hands,orfeet.

ReplacingtheAuger/Impeller DriveBelt

Iftheauger/impellerdrivebeltbecomesworn, oil-soaked,orotherwisedamaged,replacethebelt.

1.Removethe2ange-headboltsthatholdthebelt coverinplaceandsetthecoveraside(

2.Loosenthebeltguide(Figure38).

3.Removetheauger/impellerdrivebeltfromthe enginepulleyandthelargeauger/impellerpulley

Figure38).

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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 anopename.

•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,itissufcientlydry.

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.Installthesparkplugandtightenitrmly.

3.Connectthesparkplugwire.

4.Performtheannualmaintenanceproceduresasgiven intheRecommendedMaintenanceSchedule.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Electricstarterdoesnotturn(electric-start modelsonly)

Enginedoesnotstartorstartshard

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thepowercordisdisconnectedatthe outletorthemachine.

2.Thepowercordisworn,corroded,or damaged.

3.Thepoweroutletisnotenergized.

1.Thekeyisnotintheignitionorisinthe Stopposition.

2.ThechokeisintheOffpositionandthe primerhasnotbeenpressed.

3.Thefuelshutoffvalveisnotopen.3.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

4.ThethrottleisnotintheFastposition.4.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.

5.Thefueltankisemptyorthefuel systemcontainsstalefuel.

6.Thesparkplugwireislooseor disconnected.

7.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

8.Thefuelventcapisrestricted.

9.Theengineoillevelintheengine crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.

1.Connectthepowercordtotheoutlet and/orthemachine.

2.Replacethepowercord.

3.Haveaqualiedelectricianenergize theoutlet.

1.Insertthekeyintotheignitionandturn ittotheOnposition.

2.MovethechoketotheOnpositionand presstheprimer3times.

5.Drainand/orllthefueltankwithfresh gasoline(notmorethan30daysold). Iftheproblempersists,contactan AuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

7.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe gapifnecessary .Replacethespark plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.

8.Removetheventrestrictionorreplace thefuelcap.

9.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark onthedipstick.

Enginerunsrough

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.Drainandllthefueltankwithfresh 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

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheT oroProduct listedbelowifusedforresidentialpurposes*,ifdefectiveinmaterialsor workmanshiporifitstopsfunctioningduetothefailureofacomponent fortheperiodlistedbelow.

Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor ,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

PowerMaxSnowthrowersandAttachments —PowerMaxChute —PowerMaxDeector —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.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’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(thattheproductistforordinary use)andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticularpurpose)are limitedtothedurationoftheexpressedwarranty.Somestatesdonot allowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,orlimitationson howlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusionsmaynot applytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor’sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining guaranteeinformation,contacttheToroimporter .Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.

*Residentialpurposesmeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanonelocation,orinstitutionalorrentaluse,isconsidered commercialuse,andthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply .

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