Toro 38711, 38712 Operator's Manual

SnowMax724/824QXESnowthrower

ModelNo.38711—SerialNo.316000001andUp

ModelNo.38712—SerialNo.316000001andUp

FormNo.3396-391RevA

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeowners.Itisdesignedforremovingsnowfrom
pavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks,and
othersurfacesfortrafconresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforremovingmaterials
otherthansnow,norisitdesignedforclearingoffgravel
surfaces.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
machinedamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
machineproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comformachine
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourmachine.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourmachineready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersonthemachine.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.

whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

Formodelswithstatedpower,thenetpoweroftheenginewas
laboratoryratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordance
withSAEJ1940.Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,and
operatingrequirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthis
classofsnowthrowerwillbesignicantlylower.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),

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*3396-391*A

Contents

Safety

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

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

SoundPressure.......................................................2

SoundPower..........................................................2

Vibration................................................................2

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

Setup............................................................................4

1UnfoldingtheHandle............................................4

2InstallingtheDischargeChute................................5

3FillingtheEnginewithOil......................................5

ProductOverview..........................................................7

Operation.....................................................................7

BeforeOperation.......................................................7

Safety.....................................................................7

FillingtheFuelTank................................................7

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

DuringOperation......................................................8

Safety.....................................................................8

StartingtheEngine..................................................8

EngagingtheAuger................................................10

DisengagingtheAuger............................................10

Self-propellingtheMachine.....................................10

StoppingtheEngine...............................................10

OperatingtheQuickStick®......................................10

ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute.........................11

OperatingTips......................................................11

AfterOperation........................................................11

Safety....................................................................11

PreventingFreeze-upafterUse.................................11

Maintenance.................................................................12

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................12

MaintenanceSafety.................................................12

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................12

CheckingandAdjustingtheSkids.............................13

InspectingtheThrowingEdges................................13

ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................13

ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................15

AdjustingtheAugerCable.......................................15

AdjustingtheTransmissionCable.............................15

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................16

Storage........................................................................16

StoringtheSnowthrower.........................................16

ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheISO8437
specicationsineffectatthetimeofproduction.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthemanualbefore

youstarttheengine.Makesurethateveryoneusingthis
productknowshowtousetheproductandunderstands
thewarnings.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents

onthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguardsandother

safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe
machine.

•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa

safedistancefromthemachine.

•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunderthe

watchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthanthe
operator.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Shutthemachineoffbeforeservicing,fueling,or

unclogging.

SoundPressure

Thismachinehasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’sear
of89dBAformodel38711and93dBAformodel38712,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.Thesound
pressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO11201.

SoundPower

Thismachinehasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof102
dBAformodel38711and107dBAformodel38712,which
includesanUncertaintyValue(K)of3.75dBA.Thesound
powerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO3744.

Vibration

Model38711:

Measuredvibrationlevelforthelefthand=4.3m/s2.

Measuredvibrationlevelfortherighthand=5.1m/s2.

UncertaintyValue(K)=2.1m/s2.

Model38712:

Measuredvibrationlevelforthelefthand=3.5m/s2.

Measuredvibrationlevelfortherighthand=4.1m/s2.

UncertaintyValue(K)=2.1m/s2.

Themeasuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO20643.

2

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

x 3

1

2

3

4

5

120-9805

Note:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamageddecals.

131–1785

Orderpartno.131–5921

1.Augerdrive—squeezethelevertoengage;releasethelever
todisengage.

2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Self-propeldrive—pushdownonthehandletoengagethe

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,auger—keep
awayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace;
stoptheengineandwaitfortheaugertostopbeforeleaving
themachine;removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructions
beforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.

4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
thesnowthrower.

self-propeldrive.

120-9805

131–5914

Orderpartno.131–5915

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,auger—do
notplaceyourhandinthechute;removetheignitionkey
andreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.

1.Insertthekey.

2.Primetheengine3times.

3.Engagethechoke.

4.Pullthestartercord.

5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.

3

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1

2

Nopartsrequired

Bolt(1/4–20X1–1/2inch)
Locknut(1/4–20inch)
Carriagebolt(1/4–20x1inch)
Locknut(1/4–20inch)
Screw(1/4–20X5/8inch)

1

UnfoldingtheHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Important:Ensurethatthecablesarenotpinched

whenunfoldingthehandle.

Qty.

Use

–

1
1
3
3
1

Unfoldthehandle.

Installthedischargechute.

Figure3

4

2

InstallingtheDischargeChute

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Bolt(1/4–20X1–1/2inch)

1

Locknut(1/4–20inch)

3

Carriagebolt(1/4–20x1inch)

3

Locknut(1/4–20inch)

1

Screw(1/4–20X5/8inch)

Procedure

1.Insertthechutepostthroughthebracketintothebase
ofthemachineandsecureitusingaboltandalock
nut(Figure4).

Figure4

1.Chutepost3.Locknut(1/4–20inch)

2.Bolt(1/4–20X1–1/2inch)

2.Assemblethechuterodandsecurethecables(Figure

5).

4.Bracket

Figure5

1.Chuterod4.Cableclip

2.Carriagebolt(1/4–20x1
inch)

3.Locknut(1/4–20inch)

5

5.Screw(1/4–20X5/8inch)

3

FillingtheEnginewithOil

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheengine.

Model

38711

38712

Oiltype:automotivedetergentoilwithanAPIservice
classicationofSJ,SL,orhigher.

UseFigure6belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityforthe
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected:

Maxll

0.5L(16.9oz)

0.7L(23.7oz)

Figure6

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Cleanaroundtheoil-llcap.

3.Checktheoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

Note:Donottightenthedipstickwhencheckingthe
oillevel.

1.Lowoillevel—addoil

6

Figure7

2.Correctoillevel

ProductOverview

Figure8

1.Augerlever

2.Fueltankcap7.Dischargechute

3.Dipstick

4.Skid9.QuickStick®discharge

5.Auger10.Upperhandle

6.Scraper

8.Chutedeector

chutecontrol

Operation

BeforeOperation

Safety

•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby

themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectricstarting
motors.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutwearingadequate

wintergarments.Avoidloosettingclothingthatcanget
caughtinmovingparts.W earslipresistantfootwearthat
willimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.

•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperation

orwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotect
eyesfromforeignobjectsthatmaybethrownfromthe
machine.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethemachineistobe

usedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires,and
otherforeignobjects.

•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,illegible,or

lost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginningoperation.Also,
tightenanyloosefasteners.

DANGER

Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A
reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
others.

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

•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.
Wipeupspills.

•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround
anopenameorsparks.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out
ofthereachofchildren.

•Donottipthemachineeitherforwardor
backwardwithfuelinthefueltank;otherwise,
fuelmayleakoutofthemachine.

Figure9

1.Fueltankcap5.Recoilstarter

2.Primer6.Electricstarterplug

3.Ignitionkey7.Electricstarterbutton

4.Choke

FillingtheFuelTank

RecommendedFuel:

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days

old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ehtanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)

or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmore

7

than10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15%
ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85(contains
85%ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause
performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagewhichmay
notbecoveredunderwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor

light.

•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupwiththe

machine.

•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow ,disengagepowertothe

rotorblades.

•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby

themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectricstarting
motors.

•Donotattempttoclearsnowfromagravelorcrushed

rocksurface.Thisproductisintendedforuseonlyon
pavedsurfaces.

•Donotusethemachineonaroof.

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine

isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby
manufacturer).

•Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,remove

theignitionkey ,thoroughlyinspectthemachineforany
damage,andrepairthedamagebeforerestartingand
operatingthemachine.

Figure10

1.Donotllabovethebottomofthefueltankneck.

Note:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythequantityofgasoline
thatyouexpecttousein30days.Otherwise,youmayadd
fuelstabilizertonewlypurchasedgasolinetokeepitfreshfor
upto6months.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Referto3FillingtheEnginewithOil(page5).

DuringOperation

Safety

•Rotatingaugerbladescaninjurengersorhands.

Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthedischarge
openingwhileoperatingthemachine.Keepyourface,

hands,feet,andanyotherpartofyourbodyor
clothingawayfrommovingorrotatingparts.

•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareaswhere

propertydamagecanoccur.

•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.Alwaysbe

sureofyourfooting,andkeeparmholdonthehandles.
Walk;neverrun.

•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stop

theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.

•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting

theengineandfortransportingthemachineinorout
ofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaustfumes
aredangerous.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto

clearsnowattoofastarate.

•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeplugging

itintoapowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,donot
useittostartthemachine.Replacethedamagedcord
immediately.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouare
notstartingthemachine.

StartingtheEngine

Note:Fullyinsertthekeytostarttheengine.Themiddle

positionwillnotstarttheengine.

8

UsingtheRecoilStarter

UsingtheElectricStarter

Figure11

Figure12

Note:Tousetheelectricstarter,connectapowercordtothe

electricstarterplug-inrstandthentoapoweroutlet.Use
onlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextensioncordrecommendedfor
outdoorusethatisnotlongerthan15m(50feet).

Important:T opreventdamagingtheelectricstarter,
runitinshortcycles(5secondson,5secondsoff),no
morethan10times.Iftheenginestilldoesnotstart,take
themachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

9

WARNING

Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,causing
ashockorre.

Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeusing
themachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,donotoperate
themachine.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcord
immediately.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
forassistance.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapower
source,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe
machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty.

Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine.

Figure14

StoppingtheEngine

EngagingtheAuger

Figure13

DisengagingtheAuger

Todisengagetheauger,releasetheaugerlever.

Self-propellingtheMachine

Tostoptheengine,removethekeyfromtheignitionormove
thekeytothemiddleposition.

OperatingtheQuickStick

Note:Theblueknobmustbefullypressedtoreleasethe

latchandoperatetheQuickStick®.

®

Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,simplywalkwithyourhands
ontheupperhandleandyourelbowsatyoursides,andthe
machinewillautomaticallykeeppacewithyou(Figure14).

Note:Youcanself-propelthemachinewiththeauger
engagedordisengaged.

Figure15

10

ClearingaCloggedDischarge Chute

Important:Handcontactwiththerotatingaugerinside

thedischargechuteisthemostcommoncauseofinjury
associatedwithsnowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto
cleanoutthedischargechute.

1.Whileremainingintheoperatingposition,releasethe
self-propelhandle.

2.Engagetheauger.

3.Pushdownonthehandletoraisethefrontofthe
machineafewinches(centimeters)offthepavement.,
thenliftthehandlesquicklytobumpthefrontofthe
machineontothepavement.

4.Disengagetheauger.

5.Repeatsteps1through4,ifnecessary,untilastreamof
snowcomesoutofthedischargechute.

Note:Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping
thefrontofthemachine,stoptheengine,waitforall

movingpartstostop,anduseasnowcleanouttool(not
included);neveruseyourhand.

Important:Uncloggingthedischargechuteby
bumpingthefrontofthemachineonthepavementmay
causetheskidstomove.Adjusttheskidsandtighten
theskidboltssecurely;refertoCheckingandAdjusting

theSkids(page13).

waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe
enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.

•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,referto

theStoragesectionforimportantdetails.

PreventingFreeze-upafterUse

•Lettheenginerunforafewminutestopreventmoving

partsfromfreezing.Stoptheengine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andremoveiceandsnowfromthemachine.

•Cleanoffanysnowandicefromthebaseofthechute.

•Rotatethedischargechuteleftandrighttofreeitfrom

anyicebuildup.

•WiththeignitionkeyintheOffposition,pulltherecoil

starterhandleseveraltimesorconnecttheelectricalcord
toapowersourceandthemachineandpushtheelectric
startbuttononcetopreventtherecoilstarterand/orthe
electricstarterfromfreezingup.

•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving

partsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhen
tryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhavedifculty
operatinganycontrolorpart,starttheengineandletit
runforafewminutes.

•Donotusethechutecontroltoattempttomoveafrozen

dischargechute.Holddowntheblueknobanduseyour
handstorotatethechute.

OperatingTips

WARNING

Theaugercanthrowstones,toys,andotherforeign
objectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjurytothe
operatorortobystanders.

•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects
thattherotorbladescouldpickupandthrow.

•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea
ofoperation.

•Removethesnowassoonaspossibleafteritfalls.

•Ifthemachinedoesnotpropelitselfforwardonslippery

surfacesorinheavysnow,pushforwardonthehandle,
butallowthemachinetoworkatitsownpace.

•Overlapeachswathtoensurecompletesnowremoval.

•Dischargethesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.

AfterOperation

•Transportingthemachineinanopentrailerorvehiclecan

causethecontrolsordischargechutetofreeze.

Safety

•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea

buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,suchashot

11

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Afterthersthour

Aftertherst2hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every100hours

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary .

•Changetheengineoil.

•Inspecttheaugercableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Inspectthetransmissioncableandadjustitifnecessary .

•Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Checktheskidsandadjustthemifnecessary .

•InspectthethrowingedgesandhaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethe
throwingedgesandscraperifnecessary.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Inspecttheaugercableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Inspectthetransmissioncableandadjustitifnecessary .

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary .

•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectthedrivebeltandreplaceitifnecessary .

•Preparethemachineforstorage.

MaintenanceSafety

Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbeforeperformingany
maintenanceonthemachine:

•Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service,or

adjustment,stoptheengineandremovethekey.Ifmajor
repairsareeverneeded,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.

•IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthe

dipstick(Figure16),addoil.RefertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page13).

•IftheoillevelabovetheFullmark(),drainthe

excessoiluntiltheoillevelisattheFullmarkon
thedipstick;referto(page).

•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper

tightnesstobesurethemachineisinsafeworking
condition.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as

necessary.

•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.

•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand

accessories.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,thenfullyinsertthe
dipstickwithoutthreadingitin.

2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel.

1.Lowoillevel—addoil

12

Figure16

2.Correctoillevel

CheckingandAdjustingthe

InspectingtheThrowing

Skids

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Checktheskidstoensurethattheaugerdoesnotcontactthe
pavedsurface.Adjusttheskidsasneededtocompensatefor
wear(Figure17).

1.Loosentheskidbolts.

2.Slidea5mm(3/16inch)boardunderneaththescraper.

Note:Usingathinnerboardwillresultinamore
aggressivescraper.Athickerboardwillresultinaless
aggressivescraper.

3.Lowertheskidstotheground.

Note:Ensuretheskidsareatontheground.

4.Tightentheskidbolts.

Edges

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Inspectthethrowingedgesand

haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer
replacethethrowingedgesandscraper
ifnecessary.

Beforeeachsession,inspectthethrowingedgesforwear.
Whenathrowingedgehasworndowntothewearindicator
hole,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethethrowing
edges(Figure18).

Figure17

Figure18

1.Thewearindicatorhole
isintact;youdonotneed
toreplacethethrowing
edges.

2.Thewearindicatorhole
isexposed;replaceboth
throwingedges.

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours

Yearly

Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechangingtheoiltowarm
it.Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmorecontaminants.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Placeanoildrainpanundertheoil-drainplug,remove
theoil-drainplug,andtipthemachinebackwardand
draintheusedoilintheoil-drainpan(Figure19).

1.5mm(3/16inch)board2.Ground

13

Figure19

1.Oil-drainplug

3.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemachinetothe
operatingposition.

4.Installtheoildrainplugandtightenitsecurely.

5.Cleanaroundtheoilllcap.

6.UseFigure20belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityfor
theoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected:

Model

38711

38712

Maxll

0.5L(16.9oz)

0.7L(23.7oz)

Oiltype:automotivedetergentoilwithanAPIservice
classicationofSJ,SL,orhigher.

Figure20

1.Lowoillevel—addoil

14

Figure21

2.Correctoillevel

ReplacingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethesparkplug.

WARNING

Replacingthesparkplugwhiletheengineishot
canresultinburns.

Waituntiltheengineiscooltoreplacethespark
plug.

UseaT orosparkplugorequivalent(Champion®RN9YCor
NGKBPR6ES).

1.Removetheboot(Figure22).

1.Loosenthenutonthelowercableclamp,butdonot
removeit(Figure24).

Figure24

Figure22

2.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug.

3.Removeanddiscardtheoldsparkplug.

Note:Youwillneedaratchetwrenchextensionto
removethesparkplug.

4.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonanewsparkplug
at0.76mm(0.030inch)(Figure23).

1.Nut

2.Cable4.Spring

2.Pullthecableuptoremovesomeslack(Figure24).

Important:Donotremovealltheslackfromthe
cable.Removingalltheslackfromthecablewill
preventtheaugerfromstoppingproperly.

3.Holdthecableinplaceandtightenthenut(Figure24).

3.Connector

AdjustingtheTransmission Cable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours

Yearly

Ifthewheelseasilystallout,orifthewheelsdrivewithout
engagingtheself-propelhandle,adjustthetransmissioncable.

1.Loosenthenutontheuppercableclamp,butdonot
removeit(Figure25).

Figure23

1.0.76mm(0.030inch)

AdjustingtheAugerCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours

Yearly

Ifthedrivebeltslipsorsquealsunderheavyload,adjustthe
augercable.

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Storage

StoringtheSnowthrower

WARNING

•Gasolinefumesarehighlyammable,explosive,
anddangerousifinhaled.Ifyoustorethe
machineinanareawithanopename,the
gasolinefumesmayigniteandcausean
explosion.

•Donotstorethemachineinahouse(living
area),basement,oranyotherareawhereignition
sourcesmaybepresent,suchashotwaterand
spaceheaters,clothesdryers,furnaces,and
otherlikeappliances.

Figure25

1.Nut

2.Pullthecabledowntoremovemostoftheslackinthe
cable(Figure25).

Important:Donotremovealltheslackfromthe
cable.Removingalltheslackfromthecablemay
causethewheelstoengagewithoutengagingthe
self-propelhandle.

3.Tightenthenut(Figure25).

2.Cable

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Setthetirepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween103and
137kPa(15and20psi).

•Donottipthemachinebackwardwithfuelin
thefueltank;otherwise,fuelmayleakoutof
themachine.

1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheseason,addfuelstabilizer
tofreshfuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.

2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe
conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.

3.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,andsiphonthefuel
tankorruntheengineuntilitstops.

4.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

5.Chokeorprimetheengine,startitathirdtime,and
runtheengineuntilitwillnotstart.

6.Drainthefuelinthecarburetorthroughthecarburetor
drainboltintoanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

7.Disposeofunusedfuelproperly.Recycleitaccording
tolocalcodes,oruseitinyourautomobile.

8.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheengineoil.
RefertoChangingtheEngineOil(page13).

9.Removethesparkplug.

10.Squirt2teaspoonsofoilintothesparkplughole.

11.Installthesparkplugbyhandandthentorqueitto
27–30N-m(20–22ft-lb).

12.WiththeignitionkeyintheOffposition,pulltherecoil
starterslowlytodistributetheoilontheinsideofthe
cylinder.

13.Cleanthemachine.

14.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailablefroman
AuthorizedServiceDealer.Sandaffectedareasbefore
painting,andusearustpreventativetopreventthe
metalpartsfromrusting.

15.Tightenanyloosefasteners.Repairorreplaceany
damagedparts.

16

16.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dryplace
outofthereachofchildren.Allowtheenginetocool
beforestoringitinanyenclosure.

17

Notes:

18

InternationalDistributorList

Distributor:

AgrolancKft
AsianAmericanIndustrial(AAI)
B-RayCorporation
BrisaGoodsLLC
CascoSalesCompany
CeresS.A.CostaRica
CSSCTurfEquipment(pvt)Ltd.SriLanka
CyrilJohnston&Co.
CyrilJohnston&Co.RepublicofIreland
FatDragon
FemcoS.A.Guatemala
FIVEMANSNew-T echCo.,LtdChina
ForGarderOU
G.Y .K.CompanyLtd.
GeomechanikiofAthensGreece
GolfinternationalTurizm
HakoGroundandGardenSweden
HakoGroundandGarden
HayterLimited(U.K.)
HydroturfInt.CoDubai
HydroturfEgyptLLC
IrrimacPortugal351212388260T oroEuropeNVBelgium3214562960
IrrigationProductsInt'lPvtLtd.India00914424494387ValtechMorocco212537663636
JeanHeybroekb.v .Netherlands3130639461 1VictusEmakPoland48618238369

Country:

Hungary3627539640
HongKong85224977804
Korea82325512076
Mexico12104952417
PuertoRico7877888383

NorthernIreland442890813121

China

Estonia3723846060
Japan81726325861Riversa

Turkey902163365993

Norway4722907760
UnitedKingdom441279723444
UnitedArabEmirates97143479479T-MarktLogisticsLtd.Hungary3626525500
Egypt2025194308ToroAustraliaAustralia61395807355

PhoneNumber:Distributor:

MaquiverS.A.Colombia
MaruyamaMfg.Co.Inc.
Mountelda.s.CzechRepublic
Mountelda.s.Slovakia

5062391138
94112746100

442890813121ParklandProductsLtd.NewZealand6433493760
8861080841322
5024423277
86-10-63816136

30109350054

4635100000

MunditolS.A.
NormaGarden
OslingerTurfEquipmentSA
OyHakoGroundandGardenAb

Perfetto
PratoverdeSRL.
Prochaska&Cie
RTCohen2004Ltd.

LelyTurfcare
Lely(U.K.)Limited
SolvertS.A.S.
SpyprosStavrinidesLimitedCyprus
SurgeSystemsIndiaLimited

Country:

Japan81332522285

Argentina541148219999
Russia74954116120
Ecuador59342396970
Finland35898700733

Poland48618208416
Italy390499128128
Austria4312785100
Israel97298617979
Spain
Denmark4566109200
UnitedKingdom441480226800
France33130817700

India911292299901

PhoneNumber:

5712364079

420255704220
420255704220

34952837500

35722434131

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TheInformationT oroCollects
ToroWarrantyCompany(T oro)respectsyourprivacy.Inordertoprocessyourwarrantyclaimandcontactyouintheeventofaproductrecall,weaskyou
tosharecertainpersonalinformationwithus,eitherdirectlyorthroughyourlocalT orocompanyordealer.

TheTorowarrantysystemishostedonserverslocatedwithintheUnitedStateswhereprivacylawmaynotprovidethesameprotectionasapplies
inyourcountry.

BYSHARINGYOURPERSONALINFORMA TIONWITHUS,YOUARECONSENTINGTOTHEPROCESSINGOFYOURPERSONALINFORMATION
ASDESCRIBEDINTHISPRIV ACYNOTICE.

TheWayToroUsesInformation
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youabout.T oromayshareyourinformationwithT oro'safliates,dealersorotherbusinesspartnersinconnectionwithanyoftheseactivities.Wewillnot
sellyourpersonalinformationtoanyothercompany.Wereservetherighttodisclosepersonalinformationinordertocomplywithapplicablelawsand
withrequestsbytheappropriateauthorities,tooperateoursystemsproperlyorforourownprotectionorthatofotherusers.

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AustralianConsumerLaw

AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer.

374-0269RevK

TheToroWarranty

TheToroGTSStartingGuarantee

ResidentialSnowProducts

and

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuant
toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairfortheoriginal
purchaser
workmanshiporiftheT oroGTS(GuaranteedtoStart)enginewillnotstart
ontherstorsecondpull,providedtheroutinemaintenancerequiredinthe
Operator'sManualhavebeenperformed.

Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay
transportationcosts.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromtheoriginaldateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

Snowthrowers

•SingleStage

—Engine

•SnowMax

—Chute,chutedeector,and

lowerchute

•TwoStage

—Chute,chutedeectorand

impellerhousingcover

ElectricSnowthrowers

1

OriginalPurchasermeansthepersonwhooriginallypurchasedtheT oroProduct.

2

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply .

1

theT oroProductlistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor

2yearsResidentialUse
45DaysCommercialUse
2yearsGTSGuarantee,

ResidentialUse

3yearsResidentialUse
45DaysCommercialUse
Lifetime(originalowneronly)

3yearsResidentialUse
45DaysCommercialUse
Lifetime(originalowneronly)

2yearsResidentialUse
NoWarrantyforCommercial

Use

2

2

2

1

2

1

2

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance
proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,
whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor
workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.Contactyoursellertoarrangeserviceoftheproduct.Ifforany
reasonitisimpossibleforyoutocontactyourseller ,youmaycontact
anyT oroAuthorizedDistributortoarrangeservice.Seeattached
DistributorList.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe
servicingoutlet.Ifforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeservicing
outlet’sanalysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

ToroWarrantyCompany
ToroCustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision
811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1 196USA
001–952–948–4707

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem
coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress
warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,

lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,orbrakeandclutchadjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected

andrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper
maintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oro

ServiceDealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel

procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains

morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use

overonemonth

•Repairsoradjustmentstocorrectstartingdifcultiesduetothe

following:

–Failuretofollowpropermaintenanceproceduresorrecommended

fuelprocedure

•Specialoperationalconditionswherestartingmayrequiremorethan

twopulls:

–Firsttimestartsafterextendedperiodofnon-useoverthree

monthsorseasonalstorage

–Improperstartingprocedures-ifyouarehavingdifcultystarting

yourunit,pleasechecktheOperator'sManualtoensurethat
youareusingthecorrectstartingprocedures.Thiscansavean
unnecessaryvisittoanAuthorizedT oroServiceDealer.

GeneralConditions

Thepurchaseriscoveredbythenationallawsofeachcountry.Therights
towhichthepurchaserisentitledwiththesupportoftheselawsarenot
restrictedbythiswarranty.

374-0310RevA