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PowerMax
®
HeavyDuty1028OHXE/1232OHXE
Snowthrower
ModelNo.38841—SerialNo.405348900andUp
ModelNo.38842—SerialNo.405348900andUp
FormNo.3432-507RevA
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.
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
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
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Registeratwww.Toro.com.
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OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
*3432-507*A
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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).
decal127-9363
Figure3
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3
Setup........................................................................5
1InstallingtheUpperHandle..............................5
2InstallingtheWheel-Clutch-Cable
Ends................................................................5
3InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage.............6
4InstallingtheChute-ControlRod......................6
5InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutTool....................7
6CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.........................8
7CheckingtheTirePressure..............................8
8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper......................8
9CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction
Drive...............................................................8
ProductOverview...................................................10
Specications..................................................10
Attachments/Accessories.................................10
Operation.................................................................11
BeforeOperation..................................................11
BeforeOperationSafety....................................11
FillingtheFuelT ank...........................................11
DuringOperation..................................................11
DuringOperationSafety....................................11
StartingtheEngine...........................................12
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................14
OperatingtheHandwarmers.............................14
OperatingtheTractionDrive.............................14
UsingtheWheel-ClutchLevers.........................15
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................15
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................15
OperatingtheQuickStick®...............................16
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................16
OperatingTips.................................................17
AfterOperation....................................................17
AfterOperationSafety......................................17
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................17
Maintenance...........................................................18
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........18
MaintenanceSafety..........................................18
PreparingforMaintenance...............................18
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................19
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper.........................................................19
CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction
Cable............................................................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable............................................................20
CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............21
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................22
LubricatingtheHexShaft..................................22
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................23
ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................24
ReplacingtheHeadlight....................................25
Storage...................................................................25
StorageSafety..................................................25
StoringtheMachine..........................................25
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................26
Troubleshooting......................................................27
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Safety
SafetyandInstructional
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSI/OPEIB71.3specications.
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.
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsare
easilyvisibletotheoperatorandare
locatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatis
damagedormissing.
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120-9805
1.Insertthekey.
2.Primetheengine3times.
3.Engagethechoke.
4.Pullthestartercord.
5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.
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121-6817
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,impeller
andauger—keepbystandersaway.
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131-6487
Model38842only
decal131-6487
121-6847
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofthengersorhand,
impeller—donotplaceyourhandinthechute;shutoffthe
enginebeforeusingthetooltoclearthechute.
125-1102
Model38841only
decal121-6847
decal125-1102
1.Engine—shutoff
2.Slow
1.Fuel
3.Fast
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133-8061
decal136-7825
136-7825
Model38842only
2.Fuelshutoff
1.Engine—shutoff
2.Slow
3.Variablespeedcontrol
4.Fast
138-0650
1.Squeezethelowerlevertoturnleft.5.Cutting/dismembermentofngersorhand,impeller
2.Squeezetheupperlevertoengagethetractiondrive.
3.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.7.Squeezetheupperlevertoengagetheimpeller.
4.Cutting/dismembermentofngersorhand,impellerblade—do
notplaceyourhandinthechute;shutofftheenginebefore
usingthetooltoclearthechute.
blade—keepawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace;removethekeyfromtheignitionbefore
servicingthemachine.
6.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
8.Squeezethelowerlevertoturnright.
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Setup
1
InstallingtheUpperHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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2
Installingthe
Wheel-Clutch-CableEnds
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Routeeithertheleftorrightcableendoverthe
lowerhandleandinsertthecableendintothe
holeinthecorrespondingwheel-clutchlever
(Figure5).
2.Removethenutandwasherfromthehandle,
attachthecableclamponthecabletothe
handle,installthewasherandthenut,and
tightenthenutbyhand(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Cableclamp(2)
Important:Ensurethatthecurvedsideof
thecableclampisagainstthehandleand
thatthecableisroutedbelowtheclampbolt.
Thecablemustbeinastraightlinefromthe
cableclamptothepointwhereitattachesto
thewheel-clutchlever.
1.Wheel-clutchlever
Figure5
3.Pullthecablejacketdowngentlyuntilthe
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5
wheel-clutchleverisdownandtheslackisout
ofthecable,thentightenthecable-clampnut
securely(Figure7).
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Figure7
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Figure8
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4.Squeezetheleverfully,thencheckthegap
betweenthebottomofthehandleandtheend
ofthewheel-clutchlever(Figure8).
3
InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Thegapshouldbeapproximatelythe
thicknessofapencil(1/4inchor6mm).Ifitis
greater,loosenthecable-clampnut,slidethe
cablejacketupslightly,tightenthecable-clamp
nut,andcheckthegapagain.
5.Repeatsteps2through5fortheothercable.
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4
InstallingtheChute-ControlRod
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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5
InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutTool
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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6
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheengine
crankcase.Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoil
levelandaddoilifnecessary.
RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page19).
7
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
8
CheckingtheSkidsand
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
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Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper(page19).
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5.MovethespeedselectortoPosition1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page15).
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CheckingtheOperationof
theTractionDrive
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,
themachinemaymoveinthedirection
oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury
and/orpropertydamage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary.
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine
(page12).
6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip
(Figure13).
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(page20)ortakethemachine
toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page15).
3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip
(Figure13).
Figure13
Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthe
machinedoesnotmoveormovesforward,
completethefollowing:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe
engine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe
speed-selectorlever.
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C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)on
thespeed-controlrod.
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector
lever.
4.Releasethetractionlever.
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ProductOverview
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Figure15
1.Primer5.Throttle
2.Key
3.Choke
4.Fuel-shutoffvalve
6.Oil-drainplug
7.Recoil-starthandle
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Figure16
Figure14
1.Handgrip(2)
2.Auger/impellerlever11.Scraper
3.Speed-selectorlever
4.Handwarmerswitch
5.Tractionlever14.Headlight
6.QuickStick®
discharge-chutecontrol
7.Fuel-tankcap16.Electric-startplug-in
8.Oil-lltube/dipstick17.Snow-cleanouttool
9.Chutedeector18.Wheel-clutchlever(2)
10.Dischargechute
12.Auger
13.Skid(2)
15.Electric-startbutton
1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)
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Specications
ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight
124.7kg74cm
38841
38842
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
(275lb)
136.1kg84cm
(300lb)
160cm
(63
inches)
(29
inches)
(33
inches)
114cm
(45
inches)
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Forelectric-startmodelsonly:Useextension
cordsandreceptaclesasspeciedinthemanual.
Inspecttheelectricalcordbeforepluggingitinto
apowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,replace
it.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwearloose
jewelry.
FillingtheFuelTank
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%
MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.
•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such
asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolby
volume.Performanceproblemsand/orengine
damagemayresultwhichmaynotbecovered
underwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Donotllabovethebottomofthefueltankneck
(Figure17).
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe
machine,andremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,
wires,andotherforeignobjects.
•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,
illegible,ormissing,repairorreplaceitbefore
beginningoperation.Also,tightenanyloose
fasteners.
•Two-stagemodelsonly:Adjustthecollector
housingheighttoclearagravelorcrushed-rock
surface.
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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Figure17
Important:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythe
quantityoffuelthatyouexpecttousein30days.
Otherwise,youmayusefuelstabilizer/conditioner
inthemachineatalltimestokeepthefuelfresh
longerwhenusedasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizer
manufacturer.
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Shutofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe
machineandalwaysuseastickorthe
snow-cleanouttool(ifprovided).
•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.
Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart
ofyourbodyorclothingawayfrommovingor
rotatingparts.
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•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas
wherepropertydamagecanoccur.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,
especiallywhenoperatingthemachineinreverse.
•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm
holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe
machineonaslope.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility
orlight.
•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupthe
machine.
•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepower
totheauger.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe
machineonorcrossinggraveldrives,walks,or
roads.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile
theengineisrunning,exceptasdirectedinthe
instructions.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,
removethekey,andinspectthemachinefor
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.
StartingtheEngine
ElectricStart
Note:Tousetheelectricstarter(electric-startmodelsonly),connectapowercordtotheplug-inrstandthen
toapoweroutlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextensioncordrecommendedforoutdoorusethatisnot
longerthan15m(50ft).
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeusingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,do
notuseit.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcordimmediately.ContactanAuthorizedService
Dealerforassistance.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapoweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe
machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenotstartingthemachine.
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RecoilStart
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Figure18
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Figure19
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ShuttingOfftheEngine
Important:Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Figure20
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Operatingthe
Handwarmers
Operatethehandwarmersasfollows:
•PresstheswitchtotheONpositiontoturnonthe
handwarmers.
•PresstheswitchtotheOFFpositiontoturnoffthe
handwarmers.
Figure21
OperatingtheTraction
Drive
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,
themachinemaymoveinthedirection
oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury
and/orpropertydamage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjust
itproperly,ifnecessary;refertoChecking
andAdjustingtheTractionCable(page20)for
moreinformation.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe
tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe
tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting
theTractionCable(page20)ortakethemachine
toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft
(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure22).
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1.On/Offswitch3.OFFposition
2.ONposition
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Figure22
2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetraction
lever.
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UsingtheWheel-Clutch
OperatingtheSpeed
Levers
Thewheel-clutchleversallowyoutomomentarily
disengagethedriveto1orbothwheelswiththe
traction-driveleverstillengaged.Thisenablesyouto
turnandmaneuverthemachineeasily.
Note:Holdingdownthetractionleveragainstthe
handleengagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.
Toturnthemachinetotheright,liftuptheright
wheel-clutchleverandsqueezeittowardthehandle
(Figure23).
Figure23
Selector
Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reverse
gears.T ochangespeeds,releasethetractionlever
andshiftthespeed-selectorlevertothedesired
position(Figure25).Theleverlocksinanotchat
eachspeedselection.
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Figure25
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Operatingthe
Auger/ImpellerDrive
Note:Thisdisengagesthedrivetotherightwheel
whiletheleftwheelcontinuesdriving,andthemachine
turnstotheright.
Note:Similarly,squeezingtheleftwheel-clutchlever
turnsthemachinetotheleft.
Whenyoucompletetheturn,releasethewheel-clutch
lever,andthedrivere-engagesbothwheels(Figure
24).
Figure24
Momentarilysqueezingandreleasingtheleftorright
wheel-clutchleveralsoallowsforsteeringadjustments
tokeepthemachinegoinginastraightline,especially
indeepsnow.
Squeezingbothwheel-clutchleverssimultaneously
disengagesthedrivetobothwheels.Thisenables
youtomanuallymovethemachinebackwardwithout
stoppingtoshiftitintoareversegear.Italsoallows
youtomaneuverandtransportthemachinemore
easilywhentheengineisnotrunning.
1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeeze
theright(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip
(Figure26).
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Figure26
2.Tostoptheaugerandimpeller,releasetheright
lever.
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Important:Whenyouengageboththe
auger/impellerleverandthetractionlever,
thetractionleverlockstheauger/impeller
leverdown,freeingyourrighthand.To
releasebothlevers,simplyreleasetheleft
(traction)lever.
3.Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotatewhen
youreleasetheauger/impellerlever,donot
operatethemachine.Checktheauger/impeller
cable;refertoCheckingandAdjustingthe
Auger/ImpellerCable(page20)andadjustitif
necessary.Otherwise,takethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
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WARNING
Iftheaugerandimpellercontinue
torotatewhenyoureleasethe
auger/impellerlever,youcouldseriously
injureyourselforothers.
Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
OperatingtheQuickStick®
HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStick
tomovethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.
Releasethetriggercaptolockthedischargechute
andchutedeectorintoposition(Figure27).
Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasitdoesto
theright,ensurethatthecableisroutedtotheinside
ofthehandles.
MovingtheChuteDeector
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick
Stickforwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveit
rearwardtoraisethechutedeector(Figure29).
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Figure29
Figure27
MovingtheDischargeChute
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick
Sticktothelefttomovethedischargechutetothe
left;movetheQuickSticktotherighttomovethe
dischargechutetotheright(Figure28).
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ClearingaClogged
DischargeChute
WARNING
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
chute.
•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechuteby
bumpingthefrontofthemachine,shutoffthe
engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
usethesnow-cleanouttool(Figure16).
Figure28
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Important:Uncloggingthedischargechute
bybumpingthefrontofthemachineonthe
pavementmaycausetheskidstomove.Adjust
theskidsandtightentheskidboltssecurely;
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refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper(page19).
AfterOperation
OperatingTips
DANGER
Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpeller
andaugerrotateandcaninjureoramputate
handsorfeet.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,
shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving
partstostop.Disconnectthewirefrom
thesparkplugandkeepitawayfromthe
plugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally
startingtheengine.
•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge
chute;refertoClearingaClogged
DischargeChute(page16).Usethe
snow-cleanouttool(Figure17),notyour
hands,toremoveanobstructionfromthe
dischargechute.
•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfrom
thedischargeopeningwhileoperatingthe
machine.
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.
•Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyother
partofyourbodyorclothingawayfrom
concealed,moving,orrotatingparts.
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
Every50hours
Every100hours
Yearly
Yearlyorbeforestorage
MaintenanceProcedure
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary .
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.Changetheengineoilevery25operatinghourswhen
operatingtheengineunderaheavyload.
•Replacethesparkplug.
•Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary .
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Checktheauger-gearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
•Lubricatethehexshaft.
•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto116to137kPa(17to20psi).
•Drainthefuelandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetoratthe
endoftheseason.
•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/or
theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.
MaintenanceSafety
Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbefore
performinganymaintenanceonthemachine:
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe
operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhileperformingan
adjustmentorrepairtoprotectyoureyesfrom
foreignobjectsthatthemachinemaythrow.
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafe
workingcondition.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts
andaccessories.
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.Referto
ReplacingtheSparkPlug(page23).
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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(page8).
2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe
augersidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddown
easily.
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.
Figure31
1.3mm(1/8inch)
Important:Theaugerbladesmustbe
supportedabovethegroundbytheskids.
3.Ensurethatthescraperis3mm(1/8inch)above
andparalleltoalevelsurface.
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CheckingandAdjustingthe
CheckingandAdjustingthe
TractionCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspect
thetractioncableandadjustitif
necessary.
Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor
replaceitifnecessary.
Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreverse
speedsoritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever,
adjustthetractioncable.
Withthetractionleveldisengaged,ensurethatthe
bottomofthetraction-cablebracketistouchingthe
frameofthemachine(Figure30).
Auger/ImpellerCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe
auger/impellercableandadjustitif
necessary.
Yearly—Inspecttheauger/impellercableand
adjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
1.Removethe2screwsthatareholdingthebelt
coverinplace(Figure34).
2.Removethebeltcover(Figure34).
Figure32
Ifthebottomofthetraction-cablebracketisnot
touchingtheframeofthemachine,theleft(traction)
cableisnotproperlyadjusted.
Toadjustthetractioncable,dothefollowing:
1.Loosenthejamnut.
2.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletountilthe
cableistaughtandthebottomofthebracket
touchestheframeofthemachine.
3.Tightenthejamnut(Figure33).
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Figure34
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3.Withtheauger/impellerleverdisengaged,
ensurethatthegapbetweentheaugerclutch
armandtheframeofthemachineis1.5mm
(1/16inch)asshowninFigure35.
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Figure35
1.1.5mm(1/16inch)
2.Frame
3.Augerclutcharm
Figure33
1.Jamnut2.Turnbuckle
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4.Iftheauger/impellercableisnotproperly
adjusted,dothefollowingsteps:
5.Loosenthejamnut(Figure36).
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Figure36
1.Jamnut2.Turnbuckle
6.Loosenortightentheturnbucklethatadjuststhe
tensiononthecable(Figure36).
7.Adjusttheturnbuckleuntilyouobtaintheproper
gap.
8.Tightenthejamnut.
9.Insertthe2screwsthatyoupreviouslyremoved
onthebeltcover.
Checkingthe
Auger-Gearbox-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Y early—Checktheauger-gearbox
oilandaddoilifnecessary.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Cleantheareaaroundthepipeplugandremove
thepipeplugfromthegearbox(Figure37).
Note:Ifneeded,useplierstoassistinremoving
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thepipeplug.
10.Iftheauger/impellercableisproperlyadjusted
butaproblemremains,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
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Figure37
3.Checktheoillevelusingasuitablemeasuring
device,suchasacleancabletie.Theoilshould
beapproximately3.8cm(1.5inches)belowthe
lleropening(Figure38).
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Figure38
4.Iftheoillevelislow,addGL-5orGL-6,SAE
85-95EPgearoillubricanttothegearbox,then
checktheoillevelagain.
Note:Donotusesyntheticoil.
5.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.
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ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours—Changethe
engineoil.
Every50hours—Changetheengineoil.
Changetheengineoilevery25operatinghours
whenoperatingtheengineunderaheavyload.
Ifpossible,runtheengineforafewminutesbefore
changingtheoilbecausewarmoilowsbetterand
carriesmorecontaminants.
Engineoilcapacity
OilviscosityRefertoFigure40.
APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher
0.95L(32oz)*
*Thereisresidualoilinthecrankcaseafteryoudrain
theoil.Donotpourtheentirecapacityofoilintothe
crankcase.Fillthecrankcasewithoilasdirectedin
thefollowingsteps.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Cleantheareaaroundtheoil-draincap(Figure
39).
Figure39
1.Oil-draincap
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Figure40
9.Wait3minutesfortheoiltosettleintheengine.
10.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
11.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltubeandscrew
itin,thenremovethedipstick.
12.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick.
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoolow,
carefullypourasmallamountofoilinto
theoil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeat
steps10through12untiltheoillevelonthe
dipstickiscorrect.
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoohigh,
draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelonthe
dipstickiscorrect.
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo
lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,you
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maydamagetheengine.
13.Installthedipstickintotheoil-lltubesecurely.
14.Recycletheusedoilproperly.
3.Slideanoil-drainpanunderthedrainextension
andremovetheoil-draincap.
Note:Whenremovingthecap,ensurethatthe
tubedoesnotloosen.
4.Draintheoil.
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal
recyclingcenter.
5.Installtheoil-draincapandtightenitsecurely.
6.Cleanaroundtheoilll/dipstick.
7.Unscrewthedipstickandremoveit.
8.Carefullypourabout3/4oftheenginecapacity
ofoilintotheoil-lltube.
UseFigure40toselectthebestoilviscosityfor
theoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
LubricatingtheHexShaft
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Lubricatethehexshaft.
Lightlylubricatethehexshaftyearlywithautomotive
engineoil(Figure41).
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Figure41
1.Hexshaft
2.Aluminumfrictionplate
3.Rubberwheel
Important:Donotgetoilontherubberwheel
orthealuminumfrictiondriveplatebecausethe
tractiondrivewillslip(Figure41).
1.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank.
2.Tipthemachineforwardontoitsaugerhousing
andblockitsothatitcannotfall.
ReplacingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethe
sparkplug.
WARNING
Replacingthesparkplugwhiletheengineis
hotcanresultinburns.
Waituntiltheengineiscooltoreplacethe
sparkplug.
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UseaT orosparkplugorequivalent(Champion®
RN9YCorNGKBPR6ES).
1.Removetheboot(Figure43).
3.Removethebackcover(Figure42).
Figure42
1.Backcover
4.Movethespeed-selectorlevertoPositionR2.
5.Dipyourngerinautomotiveengineoiland
lightlylubricatehexshaft.
6.Movethespeed-selectorlevertoPosition6.
7.Lubricatetheotherendofthehexshaft.
8.Movethespeed-selectorleverforwardand
rearwardafewtimes.
9.Installthebackcoverandreturnthemachineto
theoperatingposition.
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Figure43
1.Spark-plugboot
2.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug.
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Figure44
3.Removeanddiscardtheoldsparkplug.
Note:Youwillneedaratchetwrenchextension
toremovethesparkplug.
4.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonanew
sparkplugat0.76mm(0.030inch)asshown
inFigure45.
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Figure45
1.0.76mm(0.030inch)
5.Installthenewsparkplug,tightenitrmly ,and
attachtheignitionwiretothesparkplug.
Note:Ensurethattheignitionwiresnaps
completelyintoplaceonthesparkplug.
ReplacingtheDriveBelts
Iftheauger/impellerdrivebeltorthetraction-drivebelt
becomesworn,oil-soaked,orotherwisedamaged,
haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethebelt.
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ReplacingtheHeadlight
Replacetheheadlightassembly(T oropartnumber138-0670)whenneeded.
1.Removetheheadlightwirefromthebackoftheheadlight(AofFigure46).
2.Removetheboltandnutholdingtheheadlightassemblyontotheheadlightbracketandthenremovethe
oldheadlightassembly(BofFigure46).
3.Securethenewheadlightassemblyontotheheadlightbracketwiththepreviouslyremovednutand
bolt(CofFigure46).
4.Inserttheheadlightwirestraightintothebackoftheheadlightuntilitissecurelyinplace(DofFigure46).
Figure46
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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.
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11.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dry
placeoutofthereachofchildren.
RemovingtheMachine
fromStorage
Performtheannualmaintenanceproceduresasgiven
intheRecommendedMaintenanceSchedule;referto
Maintenance(page18).
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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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CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation
Whatisthiswarning?
Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:
WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.
WhatisProp65?
Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto
California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer ,birthdefects,and/orother
reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually ,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto
informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.
Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith
theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the
CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese
chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all
AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2)
haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.
Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?
Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot
limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally,someonlineandmailorder
retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.
.
HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?
Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning
atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow
thefederalandinternationalstandards.
Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?
•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.
•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies
makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.
•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.
•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora
productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.
WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?
Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand
use.Toroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof
exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromT oroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe
“nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifT orodoesnotprovidethese
warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.
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