Toro 38818 Operator's Manual

722EPowerThrow

ModelNo.38818—SerialNo.313000001andUp

®

Snowthrower

FormNo.3373-842RevA

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis
designedprimarilyforremovingsnowfrompaved
surfaces,suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks,andother
surfacesfortrafconresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforremovingmaterials
otherthansnow,norisitdesignedforclearingoffgravel
surfaces.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
machinedamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
machineproperlyandsafely.

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

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

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

ReplacementEngineOwner'sManualsmaybeordered
throughtheenginemanufacturer.

Contents

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

Training.................................................................3

Preparation.............................................................3

Operation...............................................................3

ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute..........................4

MaintenanceandStorage..........................................4

ToroSnowthrowerSafety.........................................4

SoundPressure.......................................................5

SoundPower..........................................................5

Vibration................................................................5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................6

Setup............................................................................8

1InstallingtheHandle.............................................9

2InstallingtheSpeedSelectorRod............................10

3InstallingtheTractionRod....................................10

4InstallingtheAuger/ImpellerDriveControl

Linkage.............................................................11

5InstallingtheChuteControlRod............................12

6FillingtheEnginewithOil.....................................13

7CheckingtheTirePressure....................................14

8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper..............................14

ProductOverview.........................................................14

Controls...............................................................15

Operation....................................................................15

FreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-propelDrive...............15

FillingtheFuelTank...............................................15

StartingtheEngine.................................................16

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

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*3373-842*A

StoppingtheEngine...............................................18

UncloggingtheDischargeChute..............................18

PreventingFreeze-up..............................................18

OperatingTips......................................................18

Maintenance.................................................................19

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................19

PreparingforMaintenance.......................................19

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................19

AdjustingtheSkidsandScraper................................20

AdjustingtheSpeedSelector....................................20

CheckingtheAugerGearboxGrease.........................21

ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................21

ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................22

AdjustingtheTractionDriveBelt..............................23

ReplacingtheTractionDriveBelt.............................23

AdjustingtheAuger/ImpellerDriveBelt...................23

ReplacingtheAuger/ImpellerDriveBelt...................23

Storage........................................................................24

PreparingtheMachineforStorage............................24

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................24

Troubleshooting...........................................................25

2

Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheISO8437
specicationsoftheInternationalStandards
Organizationineffectatthetimeofproduction.

Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore
youstarttheengine.

Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalertyou
topotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyallsafety
messagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoidpossibleinjury
ordeath.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecould
resultininjuryordeath.Toreducethispotential,
complywiththefollowingsafetyinstructions.

isnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchmachineonatrailer
withaportablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline
dispensernozzle.

–Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel

tankorcontaineropeningatalltimes,untilrefueling
iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

–Replacegasolinecapsecurelyandwipeupspilledfuel.

–Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing

immediately.

•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby

themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectricstarting
motors.

•Adjustthecollectorhousingheighttocleargravelor

crushedrocksurface.

Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
ofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety
instructionscouldresultinseriousinjury.

Training

•Read,understandandfollowallinstructionsonthe

machineandinthemanual(s)beforeoperatingthis
machine.Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsand
theproperuseofthemachine.Knowhowtostopthe
machineanddisengagethecontrolsquickly.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.Neverallow

adultstooperatethemachinewithoutproperinstruction.

•Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,particularly

smallchildren.

•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especially

whenoperatingthemachineinreverse.

Preparation

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethemachineistobe

usedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires,and
otherforeignobjects.

•Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore

startingtheengine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutwearingadequate

wintergarments.Avoidloosettingclothingthatcanget
caughtinmovingparts.W earfootwearthatwillimprove
footingonslipperysurfaces.

•Handlefuelwithcare;itishighlyammable.

–Useanapprovedfuelcontainer.

–Neveraddfueltoarunningengineorhotengine.

–Fillfueltankoutdoorswithextremecare.Neverll

fueltankindoors.

–Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor

trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainers
ontheground,awayfromyourvehicle,beforelling.

–Whenpractical,removegas-poweredmachinefrom

thetruckortrailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthis

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine

isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby
manufacturer).

•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperation

orwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotect
eyesfromforeignobjectsthatmaybethrownfromthe
machine.

Operation

•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.

Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing

graveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertforhidden
hazardsortrafc.

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,remove

thewirefromthesparkplug,thoroughlyinspectthe
machineforanydamage,andrepairthedamagebefore
restartingandoperatingthemachine.

•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe

engineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.Vibrationis
generallyawarningoftrouble.

•Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperating

position,beforeuncloggingtheauger/impellerhousing
ordischargechute,andwhenmakinganyrepairs,
adjustmentsorinspections.

•Whencleaning,repairingorinspectingthemachine,stop

theengineandmakecertaintheauger/impellerandall
movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthesparkplug
wireandkeepthewireawayfromtheplugtoprevent
someonefromaccidentallystartingtheengine.

•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting

theengineandfortransportingthemachineinorout
ofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaustfumes
aredangerous.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutproperguards,and

othersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworking.

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•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareaswhere

propertydamagecanoccur.Keepchildrenandothers
away.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto

clearsnowattoofastarate.

•Neveroperatethemachineathightransportspeeds

onslipperysurfaces.Lookbehindandusecarewhen
operatinginreverse.

•Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhenthemachine

istransportedornotinuse.

•Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe

manufacturerofthemachine(suchaswheelweights,
counterweights,orcabs).

•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor

light.Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm
holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper

tightnesstobesurethemachineisinsafeworking
condition.

•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea

buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,suchashot
waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe
enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.

•AlwaysrefertotheOperator’ sManualforimportantdetails

ifthemachineistobestoredforanextendedperiod.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as

necessary.

•Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowingsnowto

preventfreeze-upoftheauger/impellerblades.

ToroSnowthrowerSafety

•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.

ClearingaCloggedDischarge Chute

WARNING

Handcontactwiththerotatingrotorbladesinside
thedischargechuteisthemostcommoncauseof
injuryassociatedwiththesetypesofmachines.
Neveruseyourhandtocleanoutthedischarge
chute.

Toclearthechute:

•Shuttheengineoff!

•Wait10secondstobesuretherotorbladeshavestopped

rotating.

•Alwaysuseacleanouttool,notyourhands.

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknow .

•Rotatingauger/impellercancutofforinjurengers

orhands.Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.Keep

yourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartofyour
bodyorclothingawayfrommovingorrotatingparts.

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,troubleshooting,

orrepairingthemachine,stoptheengine,removethe

ignitionkey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugandkeepit
awayfromthesparkplugtopreventsomeonefrom
accidentallystartingtheengine.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,stoptheengine,

removetheignitionkey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.

•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayintheoperating

positionandreleasethelefthand(traction)lever.While
runningtheauger/impeller,pushdownonthehandlesto
raisethefrontofthemachineafewinches(centimeters)
offthepavement.Thenliftthehandlesquicklytobump
thefrontofthemachineonthepavement.Repeatif
necessaryuntilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge
chute.

•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping

thefrontofthemachine,stoptheengine,waitforall

movingpartstostop,andusetheclean-outtool;
neveruseyourhand.

•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,illegible,or

lost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginningoperation.

•Donotsmokewhilehandlinggasoline.

•Donotusethemachineonaroof.

•Donottouchtheenginewhileitisrunningorsoonafter

ithasstoppedbecausetheenginemaybehotenoughto
causeaburn.

•Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructionsdescribedin

thismanual.Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service,

4

oradjustment,stoptheengine,removetheignitionkey,
anddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.Ifmajor
repairsareeverneeded,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.

•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.

•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,drain

thefuelfromthefueltanktopreventapotentialhazard.
Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer.Removethekey
fromtheignitionswitchbeforestoringthemachine.

•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand

accessories.

SoundPressure

Thismachinehasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator'sear
of90dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1
dBA.Thesoundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingto
theproceduresoutlinedinENISO11201.

SoundPower

Thismachinehasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof107
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of3.75dBA.
Thesoundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO3744.

Vibration

Measuredvibrationlevelforthelefthand=6.0m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelfortherighthand=3.3m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=2.4m/s

Themeasuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO20643.

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2

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2

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5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamageddecals.

112-6624

1.Wheeldrive3.Disengage5.Thrownobject

2.Engage4.Warning—readthe

Operator'sManual.

hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
snowthrower.

6.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,impellerand
auger—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepall
guardsandshieldsinplace;
removetheignitionkeyand
readtheinstructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.

7.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,impeller—stop
theengineandwaitforall
movingpartstostopbefore
leavingtheoperator's
position.

8.Auger

1.Forwarddrivespeedsettings

2.Speedselector

119-1586

3.Reversedrivespeedsetting

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112-6620

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplace
yourhandinthechute;stoptheenginebeforeleavingthe
operator'sposition,usethetoolclearthechute.

BriggsPartNo.273676

Briggs&StrattonPartNo.277588

1.Primer3.Ignitionkeyout
(Engine—Stop)

2.Ignitionkeyin

(Engine—Run)

1.Stop

2.Slow

3.Fast

Briggs&StrattonPartNo.275949

1.Chokeon(Choke)2.Chokeoff(Run)

BriggsPartNo.276925

1.Warning—readthe

Operator'sManual.

2.Warning—rehazard.

3.Warning—toxicgas
inhalationhazard.

4.Warning—hot
surface/burnhazard.

Briggs&StrattonPartNo.278866

1.Fuel—On2.Fuel—Off

1.Whenstartingacold
engine,closethechoke
andpresstheprimertwo
times.

BriggsPartNo.277566

2.Whenstartingawarm
engine,openthechoke
anddonotpressthe
primer.

7

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1

2

3
4

5

6
7

Qty.

Handleassembly1
Bolts4
Bellevillewashers4
Flangenut1
Speedselectorrod
Cotterpin
Flatwasher1

Flangelocknut1Installthetractionrod.

Clevispin
Cotterpin
Chutecontrolrodassembly(rodand

bracket,wormgear,andbracket)
Bellevillewasher1
Bolt2
Carriagebolt
Locknut3
Curvedwasher

Nopartsrequired

Nopartsrequired

1
1

1
1

1

1

1

–

–

Installthehandle.

Installthespeedselectorrod.

Installtheauger/impellerdrivecontrol
linkage.

Installthechutecontrolrod.

Filltheenginewithoil.

Checkthetirepressure.

Use

8

Nopartsrequired

–

Checktheskidsandscraper.

8

1

InstallingtheHandle

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Handleassembly

4Bolts

4Bellevillewashers

1Flangenut

Procedure

1.Removethetiestrapsthatsecurethecontrolrodsto
thehandle.

2.Removetheaxlepinsfrombothwheelsandslidethe
wheelsoutwardontheaxleapproximately1inch(3
cm)(Figure3).

Note:Savetheaxlepinssothatyoucaninstallthem
instep8.

Figure3

Figure4

1.Tractionrod3.Lowertractionrodloop

2.Flangenut4.Flangelocknut

4.Positiontheleftsideofthehandleagainstthesideof
themachineandinserttheendofthetractionrod
throughthelowertractionrodloopFigure4).

5.Aligntheholesintheleftsideofthehandlewiththe
holesintheleftsideplate,andsecurethehandlewith2
capscrewsandBellevillewashersuntiltheyarenger
tight(Figure3).

Note:TheconcavesideoftheBellevillewashergoes
againsttheoutsideofthehandle.

6.Aligntheholesintherightsideofthehandlewith
theholesintherightsideplate,andsecurethehandle
with2capscrewsandBellevillewashersuntiltheyare
ngertight.

7.Ensurethatthehandlesareatthesameheight,then
tightenthehandlefastenerssecurely .

8.Slidethewheelsoutwardandinserteachaxlepin
throughtheholeineachwheelhubandthroughthe
outerholeoftheaxle(Figure5).

1.Axlepin(2)

2.Capscrewandcurved
washer(4)

3.Threadaangenut(nottheangelocknut)withthe
angedownontothetractionrodattachedtotheleft
sideofthehandle(

3.Handle

Figure4).

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Figure5

1.Axlepin2.Holeinwheelhuband

Note:Ifyouinstalltirechains(optional),youmust
installtheaxlepinsthroughtheouteraxleholes.

outeraxleholealigned

2

InstallingtheSpeedSelector Rod

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Speedselectorrod

1

Cotterpin

1Flatwasher

Procedure

Figure6

1.Speedselectorarm3.Speedselectorrod

2.Flatwasherandcotterpin

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

3.Installthespeedselectorrodintothespeedselector
arm,addaatwasherontheselectorrod,andsecureit
withacotterpin(Figure6).

3

InstallingtheTractionRod

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Flangelocknut

1.Pullthespeedselectorarm(Figure6)tothemost
outwardposition.

Procedure

1.Threadtheangelocknut(angesideup)ontothe
bottomofthetractioncontrolrod,belowtheloopin
thelowertractionrod(Figure4).

2.Adjustthe2angenutsupordownonthetraction
roduntilthedistancebetweenthetopofthehandgrip
andthebottomofthetractioncontrolleveris
approximately4-1/2inches(11.4cm)asshownin
Figure7.

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Figure7

1.Handgrip

2.Tractioncontrollever

3.Tightenthe2angenutsuntiltheyarengertight.

4.Movethespeedselectorlever(Figure14)intothird
gear.

Note:Ifthespeedselectorleverdoesnotmoveinto
thirdgear,adjustthespeedselectorbeforecontinuing.
RefertoAdjustingtheSpeedSelectorinMaintenance.

5.Slowlypullthemachinebackwardwhileslowlypressing
thetractioncontrollevertowardthehandgrip.

Note:Theadjustmentiscorrectwhenthewheelsstop
rollingbackwardandthedistancebetweenthetopof
thehandgripandthebottomofthetractioncontrol
leveris1to2inches(3to5cm)asshownin

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

7.Tightentheangenutssecurely.

3.1to2inches(3to5cm)

4.4-1/2inches(11.4cm)

Figure7.

Figure8

1.Uppercontrolrod

2.Jamnut5.Lowercontrolrod

3.Clevis6.Clevispin

2.Aligntheholesintheclevisandthelowercontrolrod
andinserttheclevispin(Figure8).

3.Checkthedistancebetweenthetopofthehandgrip
andthebottomoftheauger/impellerdrivecontrol
lever(

Figure9).

4.Cotterpin

4

InstallingtheAuger/Impeller DriveControlLinkage

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Clevispin

1

Cotterpin

Procedure

1.Loosenthejamnutabovetheclevisontheupper
controlrod(

Figure8).

Figure9

1.Handgrip

2.Auger/impellercontrol
lever

Note:Thedistanceshouldbeapproximately5inches
(12.7cm).

4.Presstheauger/impellerdrivecontrolleverslowly
towardthehandgrip.

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3.1to2inches(3to5cm)

4.5inches(12.7cm)

Note:Theamountofforceneededtocompressthe
leverincreasesnoticeablywhenyouremovetheslack
fromtheauger/impellerdrivebelt(approximately1/2
ofthelevermovement).Theadjustmentiscorrect
whentheforcebeginstoincreaseandthedistance
betweenthetopofthehandgripandthebottomofthe
auger/impellerdrivecontrolleveris1to2inches(3to
5cm)asshowninFigure9.

5.Toadjustthedistance:

A.Removetheclevispin.

B.Loosenthejamnut.

C.Threadtheclevisupordowntoincreaseor

decreasethedistancebetweenthetopofthe
handgripandthebottomoftheauger/impeller
drivecontrollever(

6.Whentheadjustmentiscorrect,installtheclevispin
andsecureitinplacewiththecotterpin(Figure8).

7.Tightenthejamnuttosecuretheclevis(Figure8).

Figure8).

5

InstallingtheChuteControl Rod

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Chutecontrolrodassembly(rodandbracket,worm

1

gear,andbracket)

1Bellevillewasher

2Bolt

1

Carriagebolt

3Locknut

1

Curvedwasher

Procedure

1.Securetheupperchutecontrolbracket(attachedtothe
chutecontrolrod)totheupperleftsideofthehandle
withaboltandalocknut

Figure10.

Figure10

1.Chutecontrolrod

2.Wormgear,bracket,and
mountingange

3.Lowerchutecontrol
bracket

Note:Leavethelocknutloose.

2.Securethelowerchutecontrolbracket(attachedtothe
chutecontrolrod)tothelowerleftsideofthehandle
withabolt,acurvedwasher,aatwasher,andalocknut
(Figure10).

Note:Thebracketshouldbefastenedontheoutside
ofthehandle,andtherodshouldbeapproximately
paralleltothegroundandnottouchthehandle.

Note:Leavethelocknutloose.

3.ApplyNo.2generalpurposegreasetothewormgear
(

Figure11).

4.Upperchutecontrol
bracket

5.Curvedwasher

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Figure11

Figure12

1.Wormgear

2.Bracket4.Bolt,Bellevillewasher,

4.Looselymountthewormgearandthebrackettothe
mountingangewithabolt,aBellevillewasher,anda
locknutasshowninFigure11.

5.Slidethewormgearintotheteethofthechuteretaining
ringandtightenthelocknut(Figure11).

6.Tightenthelocknutsthatsecurethe2chutecontrol
brackets(Figure10).

7.Checktheoperationofthechutecontrolrod,and
movethewormgearslightlyoutwardifitbinds.

3.Mountingange

andlocknut

6

FillingtheEnginewithOil

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Yourmachinecomeswith20oz.(0.6l)ofoilintheengine.

Note:Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoilleveland
addoilifnecessary.

Max.ll:20oz.(0.6l),type:automotivedetergentoilwithan
APIserviceclassicationofSF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.

Referto
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected.

Figure12toselectthebestoilviscosityforthe

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurfacetoensurean
accurateoillevelreading.

2.Cleanaroundthedipstick(Figure13).

Figure13

1.Dipstick2.Fillerhole

3.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap
counterclockwiseandpullingitout.

4.Slowlypourabout3/4ofthecrankcasecapacityofoil
intothecrankcase.

5.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.

6.Installthedipstickintothellerneck,thenremoveit.

Note:Toensureanaccurateoillevelreading,you
mustfullyinstallthedipstick.

7.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick.

8.IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick,
slowlypouronlyenoughoilintothellerholetoraise
theoilleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil
andruntheengine;enginedamagewillresult.

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Draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelonthe
dipstickreadsFull.

9.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethecap
clockwiseuntilitistight.

7

CheckingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping.Reduce
thepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween12and15psi
(82and103kPa).

ProductOverview

8

CheckingtheSkidsand Scraper

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsandScraperin
Maintenance.

1.Auger/impellerdrive
controllever

2.Tractioncontrollever

3.Dischargechutecontrol

4.Speedselectorlever

5.Fueltankcap

Figure14

6.Oilll/dipstick

7.Chutedeectorhandle

8.Snowclean-outtool

9.Auger

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1.Choke

2.Ignitionswitch

3.Fuelshutoffvalve

4.Throttle

Figure15

5.Recoilstarter

6.Oildrainplug

7.Primer

Controls

FreewheelingorUsingthe

•Auger/ImpellerDriveControlLever—Toengageboth

theaugerandimpeller,presstheleveragainsttheright
handgrip.Todisengage,releasethelever.

•TractionControlLever—Toengagethetraction(wheel

drive),presstheleveragainstthelefthandgrip.T ostop
thetraction,releasethelever.

•SpeedSelectorLever—Thiscontrolhas4positions:3

forwardspeedsand1reverse.Tochangespeeds,move
thespeedselectorlevertothedesiredposition.Thelever
locksinanotchateachspeedselection.

Note:Beforeshiftinggearsintooroutofreverse,you
mustreleasethetractioncontrollever.Youmayshift
betweenanyoftheforwardspeedswithoutreleasingthe
tractioncontrollever.

•DischargeChuteControl—Rotatethedischargechute

controlclockwisetomovethedischargechutetotheleft;
counterclockwisetomovethechutetotheright.

•ChuteDeectorHandle—Movethedeectorhandle

forwardtomovethesnowstreamdown;moveitrearward
tomovethesnowstreamup.

•FuelshutoffValve—Closethevalvebyrotating

clockwise.Openthevalvebyrotatingitcounterclockwise.
Closethevalvewhenyoudonotusethemachine.

Self-propelDrive

Youcanoperatethemachinewiththeself-propelfeature
engagedordisengaged(freewheeling).

Tofreewheel,slidethewheelsinwardandinserttheaxle
pinsthroughtheaxleholes,butnotthroughthewheelhubs
(Figure16).

Figure16

Toself-propel,slidethewheelsoutwardandinserttheaxle
pinsthroughtheholesinthewheelhubsandtheaxleholes
(Figure17).

•IgnitionSwitch—Inserttheignitionkeybeforestarting

theengine.T ostoptheengine,removethekey.

•Choke—RotatethechoketotheFullpositiontostarta

coldengine.Asenginewarmsup,graduallyrotatethe
choketotheOffposition.

•ThrottleLever—Movethethrottlelevertotherightto

increasetheenginespeed;moveittothelefttodecrease
theenginespeed.MovethethrottlelevertotheStop
positiontostoptheengine.

•Primer—Presstheprimertopumpasmallamount

ofgasolineintotheengineforimprovedcold-weather
starting.

•ElectricStarter—Theelectricstarterisontherightside

oftheengine.Tostartthemachine,connecttheelectric
startertoanelectricpowersourcewithanapproved
extensioncordandpressthestarterbutton.

•RecoilStarter—Therecoilstarterisonthebacksideof

theengine.Pulltherecoilstartertostarttheengine.

•SnowClean-outT ool—Thesnowclean-outtoolison

thetopoftheaugerhousing.Usethistooltounclogthe
dischargechutewhenitbecomescloggedwithsnow.

Figure17

FillingtheFuelTank

DANGER

Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A
reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
others.

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

•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.
Wipeupspills.

•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround
anopenameorsparks.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out
ofthereachofchildren.

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline

withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating
method).

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE

byvolumeisacceptable.

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•DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15

orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume.
Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwithgasoline
lessthan30daysold.

Do not add oil to the gasoline.

StartingtheEngine

1.Checktheengineoillevel.RefertoCheckingthe
EngineOilLevelinMaintenance.

2.Turnthefuelshutoffvalve1/4turncounterclockwise
toopenit(Figure19).

Figure19

3.Inserttheignitionkey(Figure20).

Figure18

Figure20

1.Ignitionkey

4.Firmlypushintheprimerwithyourthumb2times
(15°For-9°Corabove)or4times(below15°For

-9°C),holdingtheprimerinforasecondbefore
releasingiteachtime(Figure21).

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Note:Tousetheelectricstarter,connectapowercord

G016339

totheelectricstarterplug-inrstandthentoapower
outlet.Useonlyanextensioncordrecommendedfor
outdoorusethatisnotlongerthan50feet(15m).

8.Startthemachinebypullingtherecoilstarteror
pressingtheelectric-startbutton(Figure24).

Figure21

5.RotatethechoketotheChokeposition(Figure22).

Figure22

6.MovethethrottletotheFastposition(Figure23).

Figure24

1.Electric-startbutton3.Recoilstarter

2.Electricstarterplug-in

WARNING

Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,
causingashockorre.

Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbefore
usingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,
donotoperatethemachine.Replaceorrepair
thedamagedcordimmediately.Contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforassistance.

Important:Topreventdamagingtheelectric
starter,runitinshortcycles(5secondsmaximum,
thenwaitoneminutebeforetryingtostartit
again).Iftheenginestilldoesnotstart,take
themachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor
service.

9.Disconnecttheextensioncordfromthepoweroutlet
rstandthenfromthemachine(electricstartonly).

Figure23

7.Connectanextensioncordtotheelectricstarterand
theoutlet.

10.Allowtheenginetowarmupforseveralminutes,then
movethechoketowardtheRunposition.W aitforthe
enginetorunsmoothlybeforeeachchokeadjustment.

WARNING

Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapower
outlet,someonecaninadvertentlystartthemachine
andinjurepeopleordamageproperty.

Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine.

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StoppingtheEngine

1.MovethethrottletotheSlowposition,andthentothe
Stopposition(Figure25).

Figure25

2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

Ifthedischargechutebecomesclogged,stoptheengine,

waitforallmovingpartstostop,andusetheclean-out
tool.

PreventingFreeze-up

•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving

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

•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunforafew

minutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing.Engage
theauger/impellertoclearanyremainingsnowfrom
insidethehousing.Rotatethedischargechutecontrol
topreventitfromfreezing.Stoptheengine,waitforall
movingpartstostop,andremovealliceandsnowfrom
themachine.

•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoilstarterhandleseveral

timestopreventtherecoilstarterfromfreezingup.

3.Removetheignitionkey.

4.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebyrotatingitclockwise
(Figure26).

Figure26

5.Pulltherecoilstarter3or4times.Thishelpsprevent
therecoilstarterfromfreezingup.

6.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

UncloggingtheDischarge

OperatingTips

DANGER

Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpellerand
augercanrotateandcutofforinjurehandsandfeet.

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,stop
theengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugand
keepitawayfromtheplugtopreventsomeone
fromaccidentallystartingtheengine.

•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge
chute;refertoUncloggingtheDischargeChute.
Ifnecessary ,usetheclean-outtool,notyour
hands,toremoveanobstructionfromthe
dischargechute.

•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.

•Keepface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartof
yourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed,
moving,orrotatingparts.

Chute

WARNING

Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno
snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the
dischargechutemaybeclogged.

Neveruseyourhandstoclearacloggeddischarge
chute.Thiscouldresultinpersonalinjury.

WARNING

Therotorbladescanthrowstones,toys,andother
foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto
theoperatorortobystanders.

•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects
thattherotorbladescouldpickupandthrow.

•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea
ofoperation.

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•AlwayssetthethrottlelevertotheFastpositionwhen

throwingsnow .

•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthewheelsslip,

shiftthemachineintoalowergear.

•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthemachine

intoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuestorideup,liftup
onthehandles.

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Afterthersthour

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every100hours

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.Forengineadjustments,
repairs,orwarrantyservicenotcoveredinthismanual,contactanAuthorizedBriggs&StrattonServicingDealer.

MaintenanceProcedure

•Inspectandadjustthetractiondrivebelt.

•Inspectandadjusttheauger/impellerdrivebelt.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

•Inspectandadjustorreplacethetractiondrivebeltwhennecessary.

•Inspectandadjustorreplacetheauger/impellerdrivebeltwhennecessary .

•Changetheengineoil.

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary .

•Checktheaugergearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary .

•Changetheengineoil.

•Drainthegasolineandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorat
theendoftheseason.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethewireonthesparkplug,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure
youorbystanders.

Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoes
notaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

3.Disconnectthesparkplugwire.RefertoInspecting
andReplacingtheSparkPlug.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Eachtimebeforeusingthemachine,rstensurethattheoil
levelisbetweentheAddandtheFullmarksonthedipstick.

1.Cleanaroundthedipstick(

Figure13).

2.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap
counterclockwiseandpullingitout.

3.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.

4.Installthedipstickintothellerneck,thenremoveit.

Note:Toensureanaccurateoillevelreading,you
mustfullyinstallthedipstick.

5.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick.

6.IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick,
slowlypouronlyenoughoilintothellerholetoraise
theoilleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick.

Note:Useonlyahigh-quality,SAE5W -30orSAE10
detergentoilthathastheAmericanPetroleumInstitute
(API)serviceclassicationSF,SG,SH,orSJ.For

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extremelycoldconditions(below0°For-18°C),use
0W-30detergentoilthathastheAmericanPetroleum
Institute(API)serviceclassicationSF,SG,SH,orSJ .

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil
andruntheengine;enginedamagewillresult.
Draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelonthe
dipstickreadsFull.

7.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethecap
clockwiseuntilitistight.

AdjustingtheSkidsand Scraper

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Adjusttheskidsandthescraperinitiallyandthenasneeded
toensurethattheaugerdoesnotcontactthepavedorgravel
surface.Also,adjustthemasneededtocompensateforwear.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Checkthetirepressureinthetires.RefertoChecking
theTirePressureinSetup.

3.Loosenthe4angenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe
augersideplates(
downeasily.

Figure27)untiltheskidsslideupand

Figure28

1.Augerblade

2.Scraper

5.Checkthescraperadjustment.Thescrapershouldbe
1/8inch(3mm)aboveandparalleltoalevelsurface.

A.ForConcreteandAsphaltSurfaces:

Ifthemachinedoesnotclearthesnowclose
enoughtothepavement,adjusttheskidstolower
thescraper;ifthepavementsurfacesarecracked,
rough,oruneven,adjusttheskidstoraisethe
scraper.

B.ForGravelSurfaces:

Supporttheaugerbladesafewinches(cm)above
theground,andadjusttheskidstopreventthe
machinefrompickinguprocks.

6.Toadjustthescraper,loosenthe5mountingscrews
(Figure28),levelthescraper,andtightenthemounting
screws.

7.Movetheskidsdownasfaraspossible.

3.Mountingscrew(5)

Figure27

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

2.Flangenuts(4)

4.Supporttheaugerbladessothattheyare1/8inch(3
mm)offtheground(Figure28).

8.Tightenthe4angenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe
augersideplates(

Figure27).

AdjustingtheSpeedSelector

Adjustthespeedselectorlinkageinitiallyandwhenthe
machineisslow,rstgearhasnospeed,orthespeedselector
leverdoesnotmoveintothirdgear.

1.Draingasolinefromthefueltankandtheengineoil
fromthecrankcase.RefertoEmptyingtheFuelTank
andtoChangingtheEngineOil.

2.Tipthemachineforwardandblockitsothatitcannot
fall.

3.Loosentheangenutsthatsecuretheselectorplateto
thecontrolpanel(

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Figure29).

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Yearly

Every50hours

Ifpossible,runtheenginejustbeforechangingtheoilbecause
warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmorecontaminants.

Max.ll:20oz.(0.6l),type:automotivedetergentoilwithan
APIserviceclassicationofSF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.

Figure29

1.Speedselectorplate

4.Shiftthespeedselectorlevertothirdgear.Pushdown
onthespeedselectorplateandtightentheangenuts
thatsecurethespeedselectorplate.

5.Ifthesestepsdonotresolvetheissue,taketheunitto
anauthorizedservicelocation.

2.Flangenuts

CheckingtheAugerGearbox Grease

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Theaugergearboxispackedwith5oz.(140g)ofLubriplate
MAG-1(alow-temperature,high-pressuregrease)andis
sealedatthefactory.Thepipeplug(Figure30)isforfactory
useonly;youdonotneedtocheckoraddgrease.Ifthe
gearboxisleakinggrease,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.

Referto
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected.

Figure31toselectthebestoilviscosityforthe

Figure31

1.Blockuptherearofthemachine.

2.Removetheleftwheel.

3.Cleantheareaaroundtheoildrainplug(Figure32).

1.Pipeplug

Figure32

1.Oildrainplug

2.Drainextension

Figure30

4.Slideanoildrainpanunderthedrainextensionand
removetheoildrainplug(Figure32).

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Note:Placeafunnelunderthedrainextensionsothe
oildrainsdirectlyintotheoildrainpanandawayfrom
themachine.

5.Draintheoil.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal
recyclingcenter.

6.Installtheoildrainplug.

7.Installtheleftwheel.

8.Fillthecrankcasewithoil.RefertoFillingtheEngine
withOilinSetup.

9.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

ReplacingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethesparkplug.

UseaChampionQC12YCorequivalentsparkplug.

Note:Toaccessthesparkplug,youmustrstremovethe
uppersnowhood(Figure33).

Figure33

1.Chokeknob

2.Uppersnowhood

3.Ignitionkey

4.Screw(2)

Figure34

1.Spark-plugwire

2.Bracket

3.Thumbscrew

5.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug(Figure34).

6.Removeanddiscardtheoldsparkplug.

Note:Y ouwillneedaratchetwrenchextensionto
removethesparkplug.

7.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonanewsparkplug
at0.030inch(0.76mm)(Figure35).

Figure35

1.0.030inch(0.76mm)

1.Removethechokeknobandtheignitionkey
(Figure33).

2.Removethe2screwsthatsecuretheuppersnowhood
tothemachine(Figure33).

3.Slowlyremovetheuppersnowhood,ensuringthat
theprimerbulbhoseandtheignitionwireremain
connected.

4.Removethebracketthumbscrewandthebracket
(Figure34).

8.Installthenewsparkplug,tightenitrmly,andattach
theignitionwiretothesparkplug.

9.Installthebracketwiththethumbscrewthatyou
removedinstep4.

10.Ensurethattheprimerbulbhoseandtheignitionwire
areconnectedandclearofthecarburetorbracket.

11.Securetheuppersnowhoodtothemachinewiththe2
screwsthatyoupreviouslyremoved.

12.Alignthetabonthechokecontrolknobwiththeslot
ontheuppersnowhood.

13.Connectthechokecontrolknobtothechokeshafton
thecarburetor.

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AdjustingtheTractionDrive Belt

ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour

Beforeeachuseordaily

Adjustthetractiondrivebeltaftertherstoperatinghour,
afterevery5operatinghoursthereafter,andwhenthespeed
selectorlevershiftsproperlybutthemachinedoesnotdrive
intheforwardorreversespeeds.

1.Checkandadjustthetractiondriveasdescribedin
InstallingtheTractionRodinSetup.

2.Iftheproblempersistsafteradjustingthelinkage,
contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

ReplacingtheTractionDrive Belt

Ifthetractiondrivebeltbecomesworn,oil-soaked,or
otherwisedamaged,taketheunittoanauthorizedservice
location.

2.Checkthebelttensionbyoperatingtheauger.

3.Ifthebeltstillslips,replaceit.RefertoReplacingthe
Auger/ImpellerDriveBelt.

Important:Donotoperatethemachineifthe
augerandtheimpellerrotatewhenyoudisengage
theauger/impellerdrivecontrollever.

ReplacingtheAuger/Impeller DriveBelt

Iftheauger/impellerdrivebeltbecomesworn,oil-soaked,or
otherwisedamaged,taketheunittoanauthorizedservice
location.

AdjustingtheAuger/Impeller DriveBelt

ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour

Beforeeachuseordaily

Operatingthemachinewithanauger/impellerdrivebeltthat
slipsdecreasesthesnowthrowingperformanceanddamages
thebelt.Checktheauger/impellerdrivebeltfortheproper
tensionaftertherstoperatinghour,thencheckandadjust
thebeltwhennecessary.

DANGER

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

•Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart
ofyourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed,
moving,orrotatingparts.

•Ensurethattheimpellerbrakearmclearance
ismaintained.

•Donotadjusttheauger/impellerdrivebelttoo
tightbecauseitmaycausetheauger/impellerto
turnwhenthecontrolleverisintheDisengaged
position.Ifthisoccurs,decreasethebelt
tension.

1.CheckandadjustthebeltasinstructedinInstallingthe
Auger/ImpellerDriveControlLinkageinSetup.

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Storage

WARNING

•Gasolinevaporscanexplode.

•Donotstoregasolinemorethan30days.

•Donotstorethemachineinanenclosurenear
anopename.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringit.

PreparingtheMachinefor Storage

1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizerto
freshfuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.

Note:Fuelshouldnotbestoredlongerthansuggested
bythefuelstabilizermanufacturer.

2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe
conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.

3.Runthemachineuntiltheenginerunsoutoffuel.

4.Primetheengineandstartitagain.

5.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyoucan
nolongerstarttheengine,itissufcientlydry.

6.Stoptheengineandallowittocool.

7.Removetheignitionkey.

8.Cleanthemachinethoroughly.

9.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailablefroman
AuthorizedServiceDealer.Sandaffectedareasbefore
painting,andusearustpreventativetopreventthe
metalpartsfromrusting.

10.Tightenallloosescrews,bolts,andlocknuts.Repairor
replaceanydamagedparts.

11.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dryplaceout
ofthereachofchildren.

RemovingtheMachinefrom Storage

1.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly
usingthestartertoblowtheexcessoilfromthe
cylinder.

2.Installthesparkplugandtightenitrmly.

3.Connectthesparkplugwire.

4.Performtheannualmaintenanceproceduresasgiven
intheRecommendedMaintenanceSchedule.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Electricstarterdoesnotturn(electric-start
modelsonly)

Enginedoesnotstartorstartshard

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thepowercordisdisconnectedatthe
outletorthemachine.

2.Thepowercordisworn,corroded,or
damaged.

3.Thepoweroutletisnotenergized.

1.Thekeyisnotintheignitionorisinthe
Stopposition.

2.ThechokeisintheOffpositionandthe
primerhasnotbeenpressed.

3.Thefuelshutoffvalveisnotopen.3.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

4.ThethrottleisnotintheFastposition.4.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.

5.Thefueltankisemptyorthefuel
systemcontainsstalefuel.

6.Thesparkplugwireislooseor
disconnected.

7.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.

8.Thefuelventcapisrestricted.

9.Theengineoillevelintheengine
crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.

1.Connectthepowercordtotheoutlet
and/orthemachine.

2.Replacethepowercord.

3.Haveaqualiedelectricianenergize
theoutlet.

1.Insertthekeyintotheignitionandturn
ittotheOnposition.

2.MovethechoketotheOnpositionand
presstheprimer3times.

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

6.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

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

8.Removetheventrestrictionorreplace
thefuelcap.

9.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin
theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark
onthedipstick.

Enginerunsrough

1.ThechokeisintheOnposition.1.MovethechoketotheOffposition.

2.Thefuelshutoffvalveisnotcompletely
open.

3.Thefueltankisnearlyemptyor
containsstalefuel.

4.Thesparkplugwireisloose.

5.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.

6.Theengineoillevelintheengine
crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.

2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Drainandllthefueltankwithfresh
gasoline(notmorethan30daysold).
Iftheproblempersists,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

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

6.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin
theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark
onthedipstick.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Engineruns,butthemachinedischarges
snowpoorlyornotatall

Dischargechuteeitherdoesnotlockinto
placeordoesnotmove

Machinedoesnotproperlyclearthesnow
offthesurface

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.Thedischargechutelatchisnot
properlyadjusted.

1.Theskidsand/orscraperarenot
properlyadjusted.

2.Thepressureinthetiresisnotequal.

1.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.

2.Shiftthemachineintoalowergear.

3.Reducetheamountofsnowremoved
perswath.

4.Don'toverloadthemachinewith
extremelyheavyorwetsnow.

6.Installand/oradjusttheauger/impeller
drivebelt;refertowww.Toro.com
forservicinginformationortakethe
machinetoanAuthorizedService
Dealer.

7.Replacetheauger/impellerdrivebelt;
refertowww.Toro.comforservicing
informationortakethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Adjustthedischargechutelatch.

1.Adjusttheskidsand/orthescraper.

2.Checkandadjustthepressureinone
orbothtires.

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OslingerTurfEquipmentSA

OyHakoGroundandGardenAb

Prochaska&Cie

RTCohen2004Ltd.

ScSvendCarlsenA/S

SolvertS.A.S.

SpyprosStavrinidesLimitedCyprus

SurgeSystemsIndiaLimited

Country:

Japan81332522285
Hungary3627539640

Argentina541148219999
Ecuador59342396970
Finland35898700733

Austria4312785100
Israel97298617979
Spain
Denmark4566109200
France33130817700

India911292299901

PhoneNumber:

5712364079

420255704220

34952837500

35722434131

EuropeanPrivacyNotice

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

TheTorowarrantysystemishostedonserverslocatedwithintheUnitedStateswhereprivacylawmaynotprovidethesameprotectionasapplies
inyourcountry.

BYSHARINGYOURPERSONALINFORMATIONWITHUS,YOUARECONSENTINGTOTHEPROCESSINGOFYOURPERSONALINFORMA TION
ASDESCRIBEDINTHISPRIVACYNOTICE.

TheW ayToroUsesInformation
Toromayuseyourpersonalinformationtoprocesswarrantyclaimsandtocontactyouintheeventofaproductrecall.Toromayshareyourinformation
withToro'safliates,dealersorotherbusinesspartnersinconnectionwithanyoftheseactivities.Wewillnotusepersonalinformationprovidedfor
warrantypurposesformarketing,norshallwegiveorsellpersonalinformationprovidedforwarrantypurposestoanyothercompanyformarketing.We
reservetherighttodisclosepersonalinformationinordertocomplywithapplicablelawsandwithrequestsbytheappropriateauthorities,tooperateits
systemsproperlyorforourownprotectionorthatofotherusers.

RetentionofyourPersonalInformation
Wewillkeepyourpersonalinformationaslongasweneeditforthepurposesforwhichitwasoriginallycollectedorforotherlegitimatepurposes
(suchasregulatorycompliance),orasrequiredbyapplicablelaw.

Toro'sCommitmenttoSecurityofY ourPersonalInformation
Wetakereasonableprecautionsinordertoprotectthesecurityofyourpersonalinformation.Wealsotakestepstomaintaintheaccuracyandcurrent
statusofpersonalinformation.

AccessandCorrectionofyourPersonalInformation
Ifyouwouldliketorevieworcorrectyourpersonalinformation,[e-mail].

AustralianConsumerLaw

AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer.

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TheToroWarranty

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto
anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchaser*
torepairtheT oroProductslistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor
workmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

WalkPowerMowers

•CastDeck

5yearsResidentialUse
45DaysCommercialUse

•Engine

5yearsGTSPromise
Seeenginemanufacturer'swarranty

•SteelDeck

2yearsResidentialUse
45DaysCommercialUse

•Engine

2yearsGTSPromise
Seeenginemanufacturer'swarranty

ElectricHandHeldProducts2yearlimitedwarranty

Snowthrowers

•SingleStage

2yearsResidentialUse
45DaysCommercialUse

•TwoStage

3yearsResidentialUse
45DaysCommercialUse

•Electric2yearsResidentialUse

AllRide-OnUnitsBelow

•Engine

Seeenginemanufacturer'swarranty
1yearPartsonly

•Attachments1year

RearEngineRiders2yearsResidentialUse

90DaysCommercialUse

Lawn&GardenTractors

2yearsResidentialUse
90DaysCommercialUse

TimeCutterZMowers

3yearsResidentialUse
30DaysCommercialUse

TITANMowers3yearsor240hours

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

TITANMXMowers3yearsor400hours

•Frame
ZMasterMowers—2000Series

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)
5yearsor1200hours
Lifetime(originalowneronly)

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

3

4

3

4

3

4

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance
proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutine
maintenance,whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor
workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.Contactyoursellertoarrangeserviceoftheproduct.Ifforany
reasonitisimpossibleforyoutocontactyourseller,youmaycontact
anyToroAuthorizedDistributortoarrangeservice.

1

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe
ServiceDealer.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeService
Dealer’sanalysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

1

CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision
TheT oroCompany
811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1196
Manager:TechnicalProductSupport:001–952–887–8248

SeeattachedDistributorList

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

1

Thisexpresswarrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorwearparts,suchasblades,

rotorblades(paddles),scraperblades,belts,fuel,lubricants,oil
changes,sparkplugs,cable/linkageorbrakeadjustments

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretousefreshfuel(lessthanone

monthold),orfailuretoproperlypreparetheunitpriortoanyperiod
ofnon-useoveronemonth

•Engineandtransmission.Thesearecoveredbytheappropriate

manufacturer’sguaranteeswithseparatetermsandconditions

Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan
AuthorizedToroServiceDealerusingToroapprovedreplacementparts.

*OriginalPurchasermeansthepersonwhooriginallypurchasedtheToroProduct.

1

SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

2

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply .

3

Whicheveroccursrst.

4

LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atToro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforparts

andlabor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustor

corrosionarenotcovered.

Thiswarrantyincludesthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay
transportationcosts.

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or
showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

GeneralConditions

Thepurchaseriscoveredbythenationallawsofeachcountry .Therights
towhichthepurchaserisentitledwiththesupportoftheselawsarenot
restrictedbythiswarranty.

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