
PowerMax
ModelNo.38812—SerialNo.409000000andUp
®
724OESnowthrower
FormNo.3447-672RevA
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforremoving
snowfrompavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysand
sidewalks,andothersurfacesfortrafconresidential
orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor
removingmaterialsotherthansnow.Usingthis
productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould
provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.T oro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready .Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
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8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedinMexico
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*3447-672*

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove
1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensure
thattheHighAltitudeKithasbeeninstalled
sothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPAemission
regulations.TheHighAltitudeKitincreases
engineperformancewhilepreventingspark-plug
fouling,hardstarting,andincreasedemissions.
Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attachthe
high-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe
machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService
DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand
high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.T olocate
adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite
atwww.Toro.comorcontactourToroCustomer
CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour
EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.Remove
thekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengineto
itsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe
engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperatean
enginethathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitude
useatloweraltitudes;otherwise,youcould
overheatanddamagetheengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas
beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe
followinglabel(Figure3).
Figure3
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................6
1InstallingtheChute..........................................6
2InstallingtheUpperHandle..............................7
3InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage.............7
4InstallingtheChute-ControlRod......................7
5InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutTool....................8
6CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.........................9
7CheckingtheTirePressure..............................9
8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper....................10
9CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction
Drive.............................................................10
ProductOverview....................................................11
Specications..................................................12
Attachments/Accessories.................................12
Operation................................................................12
BeforeOperation.................................................12
BeforeOperationSafety...................................12
FillingtheFuelT ank..........................................13
DuringOperation.................................................13
DuringOperationSafety...................................13
StartingtheEngine...........................................14
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................15
OperatingtheTractionDrive.............................15
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................16
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................16
OperatingtheQuickStick®...............................17
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................17
OperatingTips.................................................18
AfterOperation....................................................18
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AfterOperationSafety......................................18
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................18
Maintenance...........................................................19
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........19
MaintenanceSafety..........................................19
PreparingforMaintenance...............................19
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper.........................................................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction
Cable............................................................21
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable............................................................21
CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............22
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................22
LubricatingtheHexShaft..................................23
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................24
AdjustingtheDischarge-ChuteLatch................24
ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................25
Storage...................................................................25
StorageSafety..................................................25
StoringtheMachine..........................................25
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RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................26
Troubleshooting......................................................27
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO8437specications.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury .
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.
Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows
howtouseit,knowshowtoshutofftheengine
quickly,andunderstandsthewarnings.
•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe
operatingpositionforanyreason.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingparts
onthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
working.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystanders,especiallysmallchildren,outofthe
operatingarea.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
120-9805
1.Insertthekey.
2.Primetheengine3times.
3.Engagethechoke.
4.Pullthestartercord.
5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.
OrderPartNo.121-6846
decal120-9805
decal121-6823
121-6823
1.Fast
2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds
decal121-6817
121-6817
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,impeller
andauger—keepbystandersaway.
1.Engine—shutoff
2.Slow
3.Slow
decal131-6487
131-6487
3.Fast
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decal137-6198
137-6198
1.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofthengersor
hand,impeller—donot
2.Warning—shutoffthe
enginebeforeusingthe
tooltoclearthechute.
placeyourhandinthe
chute.
OrderPartNo.138-8487
1.Tractiondrive—squeezethelevertoengage;releasethe
levertodisengage.
2.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,impeller—donot
placeyourhandinthechute;shutofftheenginebefore
leavingtheoperatingposition;usethetooltoclearthechute.
decal121-1240
121-1240
4.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,impeller—stayaway
frommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace;
removethekeyandreadtheOperator’sManualbefore
performingmaintenance.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
6.Auger/impellerdrive—squeezethelevertoengage;release
thelevertodisengage.
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Setup
1
InstallingtheChute
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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2
InstallingtheUpperHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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3
InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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4
InstallingtheChute-ControlRod
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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5
InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutTool
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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6
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Y ourmachinecomeswithoilintheenginecrankcase.Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoillevel
andaddoilifnecessary.
RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page20).
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7
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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8
CheckingtheSkidsand
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper(page20).
9
CheckingtheOperationof
theTractionDrive
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,
themachinemaymoveinthedirection
oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury
and/orpropertydamage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary.
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine
(page14).
2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page16).
3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip
(Figure10).
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Figure10
Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthe
machinedoesnotmoveormovesforward,
completethefollowing:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe
engine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe
speed-selectorlever.
C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)on
thespeed-controlrod.
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector
lever.
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4.Releasethetractionlever.
5.MovethespeedselectortoPosition1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page16).
6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip
(Figure10).
Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthe
machinedoesnotmoveormovesrearward,
completethefollowing:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe
engine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe
speed-selectorlever.
C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)
onthespeed-controlrod.
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector
lever.
7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthis
procedureuntilnoadjustmentsarerequired.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe
tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe
tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting
theTractionCable(page21)ortakethemachine
toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
Figure11
1.Handgrip(2)
2.Auger/impellerlever10.Scraper
3.Speed-selectorlever
4.QuickStick®
discharge-chutecontrol
5.Tractionlever13.Electric-startbutton
6.Fuel-tankcap14.Electric-startplug-in
7.Oil-lltube/dipstick15.Snow-cleanouttool
8.Chutedeector
9.Dischargechute
11.Auger
12.Skid(2)
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Figure12
1.Primer5.Throttle
2.Key
3.Choke
4.Fuel-shutoffvalve
Figure13
1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)
6.Oil-drainplug
7.Recoil-starthandle
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
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GeneralSafety
•Forelectric-startmodelsonly:Useextension
cordsandreceptaclesasspeciedinthemanual.
Inspecttheelectricalcordbeforepluggingitinto
apowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,replace
it.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
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footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwearloose
jewelry.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe
machine,andremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,
wires,andotherforeignobjects.
Specications
ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight
79.4kg142cm66cm117cm
38812
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
(175lb)(56
inches)
(26
inches)
•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,
illegible,ormissing,repairorreplaceitbefore
beginningoperation.Also,tightenanyloose
fasteners.
(46
inches)
•Adjustthecollectorhousingheighttocleara
gravelorcrushed-rocksurface.
FuelSafety
Fuelisextremelyammableandexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachineontheground
beforelling,notinavehicleoronanobject.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.
Replacethefuelcapsecurelyandwipeupspills.
•Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
•Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer,outofthe
reachofchildren.
•Whenfuelisinthetank,tipthemachineonlyas
directedintheinstructions.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
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FillingtheFuelTank
TypeUnleadedgasoline
Minimumoctanerating
Ethanol
MethanolNone
MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)
OilDonotaddtothefuel
87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)
Nomorethan10%byvolume
Lessthan15%byvolume
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,
especiallywhenoperatingthemachineinreverse.
•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm
holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe
machineonaslope.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility
orlight.
•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupthe
machine.
Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.
FillthefueltankasshowninFigure14;donotll
abovethebottomofthefueltankneck.
Figure14
Important:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythe
quantityoffuelthatyouexpecttousein30days.
Otherwise,addfuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizer/conditioner
manufacturer.
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Shutofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe
machineandalwaysuseastickorthe
snow-cleanouttool(ifprovided).
•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepower
totheauger.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe
machineonorcrossinggraveldrives,walks,or
roads.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile
theengineisrunning,exceptasdirectedinthe
instructions.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,
removethekey,andinspectthemachinefor
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damage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingthe
machine.
•Ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally,shutoff
theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.
•Donotruntheengineindoors;exhaustfumesare
dangerous.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby
attemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.
•Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore
startingtheengine.
•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe
operatingposition,beforeclearingorunclogging
thecollector,impeller,ordischargechute,and
whenmakinganyrepairs,adjustments,or
inspections.
•Neveroperatethemachineathightransport
speedsonslipperysurfaces.
•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.
Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart
ofyourbodyorclothingawayfrommovingor
rotatingparts.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas
wherepropertydamagecanoccur.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
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StartingtheEngine
UsingElectricStart
Note:T ousetheelectricstarter(electric-startmodelsonly),connectapowercordtotheplug-inrstand
thentoapoweroutlet.Useacertied1.3mm²extensioncordrecommendedforoutdoorusethatisnot
longerthan15m(50ft).
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeusingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,do
notuseit.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcordimmediately.ContactanAuthorizedService
Dealerforassistance.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapoweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe
machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenotstartingthemachine.
Figure15
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UsingRecoilStart
ShuttingOfftheEngine
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Figure16
OperatingtheTraction
Drive
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,
themachinemaymoveinthedirection
oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury
and/orpropertydamage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjust
itproperly,ifnecessary;refertoChecking
andAdjustingtheTractionCable(page21)for
moreinformation.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe
tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe
tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting
theTractionCable(page21)ortakethemachine
toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
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Figure17
1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft
(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure18).
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Figure18
2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetraction
lever.
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OperatingtheSpeed
WARNING
Selector
Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reverse
gears.T ochangespeeds,releasethetractionlever
andshiftthespeed-selectorlevertothedesired
position(Figure19).Theleverlocksinanotchat
eachspeedselection.
Figure19
Operatingthe
Auger/ImpellerDrive
Iftheaugerandimpellercontinue
torotatewhenyoureleasethe
auger/impellerlever,youcouldseriously
injureyourselforothers.
Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
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1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeeze
theright(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip
(Figure20).
Figure20
2.Tostoptheaugerandimpeller,releasetheright
lever.
Important:Whenyouengageboththe
auger/impellerleverandthetractionlever,
thetractionleverlockstheauger/impeller
leverdown,freeingyourrighthand.To
releasebothlevers,simplyreleasetheleft
(traction)lever.
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3.Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotatewhen
youreleasetheauger/impellerlever,donot
operatethemachine.Checktheauger/impeller
cable;refertoCheckingandAdjustingthe
Auger/ImpellerCable(page21)andadjustitif
necessary.Otherwise,takethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
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OperatingtheQuickStick®
MovingtheChuteDeector
HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStick
tomovethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.
Releasethetriggercaptolockthedischargechute
andchutedeectorintoposition(Figure21).
Figure21
MovingtheDischargeChute
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick
Sticktothelefttomovethedischargechutetothe
left;movetheQuickSticktotherighttomovethe
dischargechutetotheright(Figure22).
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick
Stickforwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveit
rearwardtoraisethechutedeector(Figure23).
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Figure23
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ClearingaClogged
DischargeChute
WARNING
Figure22
•Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe
Discharge-ChuteLatch(page24).
•Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasit
doestotheright,ensurethatthecableisroutedto
theinsideofthehandles.Referto2Installingthe
UpperHandle(page7).
•Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyou
releasethetriggercap,refertoAdjustingthe
Discharge-ChuteLatch(page24).
Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno
snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the
dischargechutemaybeclogged.
Neveruseyourhandstoclearaclogged
dischargechute.Thiscouldresultinpersonal
injury.
•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayinthe
operatingpositionandreleasetheleft(traction)
lever.Whilerunningtheauger/impeller,pushdown
onthehandlestoraisethefrontofthemachinea
fewcentimeters(inches)offthepavement.Then
liftthehandlesquicklytobumpthefrontofthe
machineonthepavement.Repeatifnecessary
untilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge
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chute.
•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechuteby
bumpingthefrontofthemachine,shutoffthe
engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
usethesnow-cleanouttool(Figure13).
Important:Uncloggingthedischargechute
bybumpingthefrontofthemachineonthe
pavementmaycausetheskidstomove.Adjust
theskidsandtightentheskidboltssecurely;
refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper(page20).
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OperatingTips
AfterOperation
DANGER
Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpeller
andaugerrotateandcaninjureoramputate
handsorfeet.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,
shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving
partstostop.Disconnectthewirefrom
thesparkplugandkeepitawayfromthe
plugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally
startingtheengine.
•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge
chute;refertoClearingaClogged
DischargeChute(page17).Usethe
snow-cleanouttool(Figure14),notyour
hands,toremoveanobstructionfromthe
dischargechute.
•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfrom
thedischargeopeningwhileoperatingthe
machine.
•Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyother
partofyourbodyorclothingawayfrom
concealed,moving,orrotatingparts.
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel
tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare
present,suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters,
orclothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
storingthemachineinanyenclosure.
•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30
days,refertoStorage(page25)forimportant
information.
•Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowing
snowtopreventfreeze-upofthecollectorand
impeller.
PreventingFreeze-upafter
Use
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand
movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessive
forcewhentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.
Ifyouhavedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart,
starttheengineandletitrunforafewminutes.
WARNING
Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother
foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonal
injurytoyouorbystanders.
•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofall
objectsthattheaugercouldpickupand
throw.
•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthe
areaofoperation.
•AlwayssetthethrottletotheFASTpositionwhen
throwingsnow.
•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthe
wheelsslip,shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthe
machineintoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuesto
rideup,liftuponthehandles.
•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunfor
afewminutestopreventmovingpartsfrom
freezing.Engagetheauger/impellertoclearany
remainingsnowfrominsidethehousing.Rotate
theQuickSticktopreventitfromfreezing.Shutoff
theengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removealliceandsnowfromthemachine.
•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoil-starthandle
severaltimesandpushtheelectric-startbutton
oncetopreventtherecoilstarterandelectric
starterfromfreezingup.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst2hours
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every100hours
Yearly
Yearlyorbeforestorage
MaintenanceSafety
MaintenanceProcedure
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary .
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
•Replacethesparkplug.
•Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary .
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Checktheauger-gearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Lubricatethehexshaft.
•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto116to137kPa(17to20psi).
•Drainthegasolineandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorat
theendoftheseason.
•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetraction-drivebeltand/or
theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.
PreparingforMaintenance
Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbefore
performinganymaintenanceonthemachine:
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe
operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhileperformingan
adjustmentorrepairtoprotectyoureyesfrom
foreignobjectsthatthemachinemaythrow.
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafe
workingcondition.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts
andaccessories.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostop.
3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.Referto
ReplacingtheSparkPlug(page24).
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
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CheckingandAdjustingthe
SkidsandScraper
ServiceInterval:Y early—Checktheskidsand
thescraperandadjustthemif
necessary.
Checktheskidsandthescrapertoensurethatthe
augerdoesnotcontactthepavedorgravelsurface.
Adjusttheskidsandthescraperasneededto
compensateforwear.
1.Checkthetirepressure;referto7Checkingthe
TirePressure(page9).
2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe
augersidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddown
easily.
Important:Theaugerbladesmustbe
supportedabovethegroundbytheskids.
3.Ensurethatthescraperis3mm(1/8inch)above
andparalleltoalevelsurface.
Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,or
uneven,adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.For
gravelsurfaces,adjusttheskidsfurtherdownto
preventthemachinefrompickinguprocks.
4.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwith
theground.
5.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskids
totheaugersides.
Note:Toquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen,
supportthescraper3mm(1/8inch)offthe
pavement,thenadjusttheskidsdowntothe
pavement.
Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,
youcanturnthemoverandsettheunusedside
towardthepavement.
1.3mm(1/8inch)
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Figure25
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CheckingandAdjustingthe
TractionCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspect
thetractioncableandadjustitif
necessary.
Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor
replaceitifnecessary.
Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreverse
speedsoritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever,
adjustthetractioncable.
Iftheleft(traction)cableisnotproperlyadjusted,do
thefollowingsteps:
1.Loosenthejamnut.
2.Engagethetractionleverandholditinplace
(Figure26).
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Figure27
Figure26
3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthe
springlengthto5.5cm(2–3/16inches)as
showninFigure27.
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1.Jamnut
2.Turnbuckle
4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure27),ensuringthat
thereisslighttensiononthecable.
5.Ifthetractioncableisproperlyadjustedbuta
problemremains,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
3.Spring
4.5.5cm(2–3/16inches)
CheckingandAdjustingthe
Auger/ImpellerCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe
auger/impellercableandadjustitif
necessary.
Yearly—Inspecttheauger/impellercableand
adjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
1.Loosenthejamnut.
2.Engagetheauger/impellerleverandholditin
place(Figure28).
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Figure28
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3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthe
springlengthto7cm(2-3/4inches)asshown
inFigure29.
Figure29
1.Jamnut
2.Turnbuckle
3.Spring
4.7cm(2-3/4inches)
3.Removethepipeplugfromthegearbox.
4.Checktheoillevelinthegearbox.Theoilshould
be9.5mm(3/8inch)belowthelleropening.
5.Iftheoillevelislow,addGL-5orGL-6,SAE
80-90EPgearoillubricanttothegearboxuntil
theoillevelis9.5mm(3/8inch)belowtheller
opening.
Note:Donotusesyntheticoil.
6.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours—Changethe
engineoil.
Yearly—Changetheengineoil.
Ifpossible,runtheengineforafewminutesbefore
changingtheoilbecausewarmoilowsbetterand
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carriesmorecontaminants.
Engineoilcapacity
OilviscosityRefertoFigure32.
APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher
0.60L(20oz)*
4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure29),ensuringthat
thereisslighttensiononthecable.
5.Iftheauger/impellercableisproperlyadjusted
butaproblemremains,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
Checkingthe
Auger-Gearbox-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Y early—Checktheauger-gearbox
oilandaddoilifnecessary.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Cleantheareaaroundthepipeplug(Figure30).
*Thereisresidualoilinthecrankcaseafteryoudrain
theoil.Donotpourtheentirecapacityofoilintothe
crankcase.Fillthecrankcasewithoilasdirectedin
thefollowingsteps.
UseFigure32belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityfor
theoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Cleantheareaaroundtheoil-draincap(Figure
31).
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Figure31
1.Pipeplug
Figure30
1.Oil-draincap
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3.Slideanoil-drainpanunderthedrainextension
andremovetheoil-draincap.
4.Draintheoil.
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Note:Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal
recyclingcenter.
5.Installtheoil-draincapandtightenitsecurely.
6.Cleanaroundtheoilll/dipstick.
7.Unscrewthedipstickandremoveit.
8.Carefullypourabout3/4oftheenginecapacity
ofoilintotheoil-lltube.
UseFigure32toselectthebestoilviscosityfor
theoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
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Figure33
Figure32
9.Wait3minutesfortheoiltosettleintheengine.
10.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
11.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,screwitin,
thenremovethedipstick.
12.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick.
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoolow,
carefullypourasmallamountofoilinto
theoil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeat
steps10through12untiltheoillevelonthe
dipstickiscorrect.
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoohigh,
draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelonthe
dipstickiscorrect.
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo
lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,you
maydamagetheengine.
13.Installthedipstickintotheoil-lltubesecurely.
1.Hexshaft
2.Steelfrictionpulley
3.Rubberwheel
Important:Donotgetoilontherubberwheelor
thesteelfrictionpulleybecausethetractiondrive
willslip(Figure33).
1.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank.
2.Tipthemachineforwardontoitsaugerhousing
andblockitsothatitcannotfall.
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3.Removethebackcover(Figure34).
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Figure34
1.Screws
4.Movethespeed-selectorlevertoPositionR2.
5.Dipyourngerinautomotiveengineoiland
lightlylubricatethehexshaft.
6.Movethespeed-selectorlevertoPosition6.
7.Lubricatetheotherendofthehexshaft.
LubricatingtheHexShaft
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Lubricatethehexshaft.
Lightlylubricatethehexshaftyearlywithautomotive
engineoil(Figure33).
8.Movethespeed-selectorleverforwardand
rearwardafewtimes.
9.Installthebackcoverandreturnthemachineto
theoperatingposition.
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ReplacingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethe
sparkplug.
WARNING
Replacingthesparkplugwhiletheengineis
hotcanresultinburns.
4.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonanew
sparkplugat0.76mm(0.030inch)asshown
inFigure37.
Waituntiltheengineiscooltoreplacethe
sparkplug.
UseaT orosparkplugorequivalent(Champion®
RN9YCorNGKBPR6ES).
1.Removetheboot(Figure35).
Figure35
1.Spark-plugboot
2.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug.
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Figure37
1.0.76mm(0.030inch)
5.Installthenewsparkplug,tightenitrmly ,and
attachtheignitionwiretothesparkplug.
Note:Ensurethattheignitionwiresnaps
completelyintoplaceonthesparkplug.
Adjustingthe
Discharge-ChuteLatch
Ifthedischargechutedoesnotlockintothedesired
positionordoesnotunlocksothatyoucanmoveitto
anotherposition,adjustthedischarge-chutelatch.
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1.Loosentheclampfasteneronthechute-support
plateuntilthecableisfree.
Figure36
1.Spark-plugbase
3.Removeanddiscardtheoldsparkplug.
Note:Youwillneedaratchetwrenchextension
toremovethesparkplug.
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1.Cableconduit3.Clampfastener
2.Cableclamp
Figure38
2.Removeanyslackinthecablebypullingthe
cableconduitrearward.
3.Tightentheclampfastenerwhileholdingthe
cableinplace.
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ReplacingtheDriveBelts
Iftheauger/impellerdrivebeltorthetraction-drivebelt
becomesworn,oil-soaked,orotherwisedamaged,
haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethebelt.
Storage
StorageSafety
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe
operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Fuelfumesarehighlyammable,explosive,and
dangerousifinhaled.Ifyoustoretheproductinan
areawithanopename,thefuelfumesmayignite
andcauseanexplosion.
•Donotstorethemachineinahouse(living
area),basement,oranyotherareawhereignition
sourcesmaybepresent,suchashotwaterand
spaceheaters,clothesdryers,furnaces,andother
appliances.
•Donottipthemachineeitherforwardorbackward
withfuelinthefueltank;otherwise,fuelmayleak
outofthemachine.
•Donotstorethemachinewithitshandletipped
downontotheground;otherwise,oilmayleakinto
theenginecylinderandontotheground,andthe
enginemaynotstart.
StoringtheMachine
1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuel
stabilizertofreshfuelasdirectedbythefuel
stabilizermanufacturer.
Important:Donotstorefuellonger
thanthatsuggestedbythefuelstabilizer
manufacturer.
2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe
conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.
3.Runthemachineuntiltheenginerunsoutoffuel.
4.Primetheengineandstartitagain.
5.Allowtheenginetorununtilitshutsoff.
Whenyoucannolongerstarttheengine,itis
sufcientlydry.
6.Allowtheenginetocool.
7.Removethekey.
8.Cleanthemachinethoroughly.
9.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailable
fromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.Sand
affectedareasbeforepainting,andusearust
preventativetopreventthemetalpartsfrom
rusting.
10.Tightenallloosescrews,bolts,andlocknuts.
Repairorreplaceanydamagedparts.
11.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dry
placeoutofthereachofchildren.
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RemovingtheMachine
fromStorage
Performtheannualmaintenanceproceduresasgiven
intheRecommendedMaintenanceSchedule;referto
Maintenance(page19).
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Theelectricstarterdoesnotturn
(electric-startmodelsonly).
Theenginedoesnotstartorstartshard.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thepowercordisdisconnectedatthe
outletorthemachine.
2.Thepowercordisworn,corroded,or
damaged.
3.Thepoweroutletisnotenergized.
1.Thekeyisnotintheignition.1.Insertthekeyintotheignition.
2.ThechokeisintheOFFpositionand
theprimerhasnotbeenpressed.
3.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisnotopen.3.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.
4.ThethrottleisnotintheFASTposition.4.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition.
5.Thefueltankisemptyorthefuel
systemcontainsstalefuel.
6.Thespark-plugwireislooseor
disconnected.
7.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.
8.Thefuel-ventcapisrestricted.
9.Theengine-oillevelintheengine
crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.
1.Connectthepowercordtotheoutlet
and/orthemachine.
2.Replacethepowercord.
3.Haveaqualiedelectricianenergize
theoutlet.
2.MovethechoketotheONpositionand
presstheprimer3times.
5.Drainand/orllthefueltankwith
freshfuel(notmorethan30daysold).
Iftheproblempersists,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
7.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe
gapifnecessary .Replacethespark
plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
8.Removetheventrestrictionorreplace
thefuelcap.
9.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin
theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark
onthedipstick.
Theenginerunsrough.
1.ThechokeisintheONposition.1.MovethechoketotheOFFposition.
2.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisnotcompletely
open.
3.Thefueltankisnearlyemptyor
containsstalefuel.
4.Thespark-plugwireisloose.
5.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.
6.Theengine-oillevelintheengine
crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.
2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.
3.Drainandllthefueltankwithfresh
fuel(notmorethan30daysold).
Iftheproblempersists,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
5.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe
gapifnecessary .Replacethespark
plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
6.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin
theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark
onthedipstick.
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Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Theengineruns,butthemachine
dischargessnowpoorlyornotatall.
Thedischargechuteeitherdoesnotlock
intoplaceordoesnotmove.
Themachinedoesnotproperlyclearthe
snowoffthesurface.
1.ThethrottleisnotintheFASTposition
whenthrowingsnow .
2.Themachineismovingtoofasttoclear
thesnow.
3.Y ouaretryingtoremovetoomuch
snowperswath.
4.Y ouaretryingtoremoveextremely
heavyorwetsnow.
5.Thedischargechuteisplugged.5.Unclogthedischargechute.
6.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisloose
orisoffthepulley.
7.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisworn
orbroken.
1.Thedischarge-chutelatchisnot
properlyadjusted.
1.Theskidsand/orscraperarenot
properlyadjusted.
2.Thepressureinthetiresisnotequal.
1.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition.
2.Shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
3.Reducetheamountofsnowremoved
perswath.
4.Donotoverloadthemachinewith
extremelyheavyorwetsnow.
6.Installand/oradjusttheauger/impeller
drivebelt;refertowww.Toro.com
forservicinginformationortakethe
machinetoanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
7.Replacetheauger/impellerdrivebelt;
refertowww.Toro.comforservicing
informationortakethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Adjustthedischarge-chutelatch.
1.Adjusttheskidsand/orthescraper.
2.Checkandadjustthepressurein1or
bothtires.
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