Toro 38812 Operator's Manual

PowerMax
ModelNo.38812—SerialNo.409000000andUp
®
724OESnowthrower
FormNo.3447-672RevA
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforremoving snowfrompavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysand sidewalks,andothersurfacesfortrafconresidential orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor removingmaterialsotherthansnow.Usingthis productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.T oro.comforproductsafetyandoperation trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready .Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.
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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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*3447-672*
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct specicDeclarationofConformity(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 itsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperatean enginethathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitude useatloweraltitudes;otherwise,youcould overheatanddamagetheengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe followinglabel(Figure3).
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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
Specications..................................................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 ENISO8437specications.
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
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2
3
4
5
120-9805
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
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1.Insertthekey.
2.Primetheengine3times.
3.Engagethechoke.
4.Pullthestartercord.
5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.
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1.Fast
2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds
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1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,impeller andauger—keepbystandersaway.
1.Engine—shutoff
2.Slow
3.Slow
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3.Fast
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1.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofthengersor hand,impeller—donot
2.Warning—shutoffthe enginebeforeusingthe tooltoclearthechute.
placeyourhandinthe chute.
OrderPartNo.138-8487
1.Tractiondrive—squeezethelevertoengage;releasethe levertodisengage.
2.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,impeller—donot placeyourhandinthechute;shutofftheenginebefore leavingtheoperatingposition;usethetooltoclearthechute.
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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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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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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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CheckingtheSkidsand Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper(page20).
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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.Chutedeector
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
cordsandreceptaclesasspeciedinthemanual. Inspecttheelectricalcordbeforepluggingitinto apowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,replace it.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot startingthemachine.
Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
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footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwearloose jewelry.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe
machine,andremovealldoormats,sleds,boards, wires,andotherforeignobjects.
Specications
ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight
79.4kg142cm66cm117cm
38812
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,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
Fuelisextremelyammableandexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers.
Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachineontheground beforelling,notinavehicleoronanobject.
Fillthefueltankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.
Replacethefuelcapsecurelyandwipeupspills.
Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer,outofthe
reachofchildren.
Whenfuelisinthetank,tipthemachineonlyas
directedintheinstructions.
Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
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FillingtheFuelTank
TypeUnleadedgasoline
Minimumoctanerating
Ethanol
MethanolNone
MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)
OilDonotaddtothefuel
87(US)or91(research octane;outsidetheUS)
Nomorethan10%byvolume
Lessthan15%byvolume
Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,
especiallywhenoperatingthemachineinreverse.
Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm
holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe
machineonaslope.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility
orlight.
Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupthe
machine.
Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel fromareputablesource.
FillthefueltankasshowninFigure14;donotll 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.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.
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-inrstand
thentoapoweroutlet.Useacertied1.3mm²extensioncordrecommendedforoutdoorusethatisnot longerthan15m(50ft).
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeusingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,do notuseit.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcordimmediately.ContactanAuthorizedService Dealerforassistance.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapoweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenotstartingthemachine.
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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).
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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®
MovingtheChuteDeector
HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStick tomovethedischargechuteandthechutedeector. Releasethetriggercaptolockthedischargechute andchutedeectorintoposition(Figure21).
Figure21
MovingtheDischargeChute
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick Sticktothelefttomovethedischargechutetothe left;movetheQuickSticktotherighttomovethe dischargechutetotheright(Figure22).
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick Stickforwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveit rearwardtoraisethechutedeector(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.
Ifyouhavedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart, 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
Aftertherst2hours
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every100hours
Yearly
Yearlyorbeforestorage
MaintenanceSafety
MaintenanceProcedure
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary .
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
•Replacethesparkplug.
•Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary .
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Checktheauger-gearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Lubricatethehexshaft.
•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto116to137kPa(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:Aftertherst2hours—Inspect
thetractioncableandadjustitif necessary.
Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor replaceitifnecessary.
Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreverse speedsoritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever, adjustthetractioncable.
Iftheleft(traction)cableisnotproperlyadjusted,do thefollowingsteps:
1.Loosenthejamnut.
2.Engagethetractionleverandholditinplace (Figure26).
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Figure27
Figure26
3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthe springlengthto5.5cm(2–3/16inches)as showninFigure27.
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1.Jamnut
2.Turnbuckle
4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure27),ensuringthat thereisslighttensiononthecable.
5.Ifthetractioncableisproperlyadjustedbuta problemremains,contactanAuthorizedService Dealer.
3.Spring
4.5.5cm(2–3/16inches)
CheckingandAdjustingthe Auger/ImpellerCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—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)belowthelleropening.
5.Iftheoillevelislow,addGL-5orGL-6,SAE 80-90EPgearoillubricanttothegearboxuntil theoillevelis9.5mm(3/8inch)belowtheller opening.
Note:Donotusesyntheticoil.
6.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours—Changethe
engineoil.
Yearly—Changetheengineoil.
Ifpossible,runtheengineforafewminutesbefore changingtheoilbecausewarmoilowsbetterand
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carriesmorecontaminants.
Engineoilcapacity
OilviscosityRefertoFigure32.
APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher
0.60L(20oz)*
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.Cleanaroundtheoilll/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.Dipyourngerinautomotiveengineoiland 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,tightenitrmly ,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.
Fuelfumesarehighlyammable,explosive,and
dangerousifinhaled.Ifyoustoretheproductinan areawithanopename,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 sufcientlydry.
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.Haveaqualiedelectricianenergize theoutlet.
2.MovethechoketotheONpositionand presstheprimer3times.
5.Drainand/orllthefueltankwith freshfuel(notmorethan30daysold). Iftheproblempersists,contactan AuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
7.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe gapifnecessary .Replacethespark plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
8.Removetheventrestrictionorreplace thefuelcap.
9.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark onthedipstick.
Theenginerunsrough.
1.ThechokeisintheONposition.1.MovethechoketotheOFFposition.
2.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisnotcompletely open.
3.Thefueltankisnearlyemptyor containsstalefuel.
4.Thespark-plugwireisloose.
5.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.
6.Theengine-oillevelintheengine crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.
2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.
3.Drainandllthefueltankwithfresh fuel(notmorethan30daysold). Iftheproblempersists,contactan AuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
5.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe gapifnecessary .Replacethespark plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
6.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark onthedipstick.
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Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Theengineruns,butthemachine dischargessnowpoorlyornotatall.
Thedischargechuteeitherdoesnotlock intoplaceordoesnotmove.
Themachinedoesnotproperlyclearthe snowoffthesurface.
1.ThethrottleisnotintheFASTposition whenthrowingsnow .
2.Themachineismovingtoofasttoclear thesnow.
3.Y ouaretryingtoremovetoomuch snowperswath.
4.Y ouaretryingtoremoveextremely heavyorwetsnow.
5.Thedischargechuteisplugged.5.Unclogthedischargechute.
6.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisloose orisoffthepulley.
7.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisworn orbroken.
1.Thedischarge-chutelatchisnot properlyadjusted.
1.Theskidsand/orscraperarenot properlyadjusted.
2.Thepressureinthetiresisnotequal.
1.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition.
2.Shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
3.Reducetheamountofsnowremoved perswath.
4.Donotoverloadthemachinewith extremelyheavyorwetsnow.
6.Installand/oradjusttheauger/impeller drivebelt;refertowww.Toro.com forservicinginformationortakethe machinetoanAuthorizedService Dealer.
7.Replacetheauger/impellerdrivebelt; refertowww.Toro.comforservicing informationortakethemachinetoan AuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Adjustthedischarge-chutelatch.
1.Adjusttheskidsand/orthescraper.
2.Checkandadjustthepressurein1or bothtires.
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