Toro 38843 Operator's Manual

PowerMax

®

Commercial1428OHXEand1432

OHXESnowthrower

ModelNo.38843—SerialNo.400000000andUp

ModelNo.38844—SerialNo.400000000andUp

FormNo.3423-342RevC

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforremoving
snowfrompavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysand
sidewalks,andothersurfacesfortrafconresidential
orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor
removingmaterialsotherthansnow.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready .Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

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.Tolocate
adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite
atwww.Toro.comorcontactourToroCustomer
CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour
EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.Remove

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thekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengineto
itsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe
engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperatean
enginethathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitude
useatloweraltitudes;otherwise,youcould
overheatanddamagetheengine.

©2020—TheT oro®Company
8111L yndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420Registeratwww.Toro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedintheUSA

AllRightsReserved

*3423-342*

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas
beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe
followinglabel(Figure3).

Figure3

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

UsingtheWheel-ClutchLevers.........................13

OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................13

OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................13

OperatingtheQuickStick®...............................14

ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................14

OperatingTips.................................................15

AfterOperation....................................................15

AfterOperationSafety......................................15

PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................15

Maintenance...........................................................16

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RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........16

MaintenanceSafety..........................................16

PreparingforMaintenance...............................16

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................17

CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper.........................................................17

CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction

Cable............................................................18

CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller

Cable............................................................19

CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............19

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................20

ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................21

ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................22

ReplacingtheHeadlight....................................23

Storage...................................................................23

StoringtheMachine..........................................23

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................23

Troubleshooting......................................................24

Contents

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

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

GeneralSafety...................................................2

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

Setup........................................................................5

1CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.........................5

2CheckingtheTirePressure..............................5

3CheckingtheSkidsandScraper......................5

4CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction

Drive...............................................................5

5ExtendingtheDriftBreakers............................7

ProductOverview.....................................................8

Specications....................................................8

Attachments/Accessories...................................8

Operation..................................................................9

BeforeOperation...................................................9

BeforeOperationSafety.....................................9

FillingtheFuelT ank............................................9

DuringOperation.................................................10

DuringOperationSafety...................................10

StartingtheEngine...........................................10

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................12

OperatingtheHandwarmers.............................12

OperatingtheTractionDrive.............................12

Safety

Thissnowthroweriscapableofinjuringhandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethe
followingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinserious
injury.

ThismachinecomplieswithANSI/OPEIB71.3
specications.

GeneralSafety

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.
Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows
howtouseit,knowshowtoshutofftheengine
quickly,andunderstandsthewarnings.

•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe

operatingpositionforanyreason.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingparts

onthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
working.

2

•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep

x 3

1

2

3

4

5

120-9805

bystanders,especiallysmallchildren,outofthe
operatingarea.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

107-3040

decal107-3040

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,impeller
andauger—keepbystandersaway.

decal121-6847

121-6847

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofthengersorhand,
impeller—donotplaceyourhandinthechute;shutoffthe
enginebeforeusingthetooltoclearthechute.

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1.Insertthekey.

2.Primetheengine3times.

3.Engagethechoke.

4.Pullthestartercord.

5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.

1.Engine—shutoff

2.Slow

3.Fast

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133-8061

3

decal136-7825

136-7825

1.Fuel

2.Fuelshutoff

138-0650

1.Squeezethelowerlevertoturnleft.5.Cutting/dismembermentofngersorhand,impeller

2.Squeezetheupperlevertoengagethetractiondrive.

3.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.7.Squeezetheupperlevertoengagetheimpeller.

4.Cutting/dismembermentofngersorhand,impellerblade—do
notplaceyourhandinthechute;shutofftheenginebefore
usingthetooltoclearthechute.

blade—keepawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace;removethekeyfromtheignitionbefore
servicingthemachine.

6.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

8.Squeezethelowerlevertoturnright.

decal138-0650

4

Setup

1

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheenginecrankcase.Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoillevel

andaddoilifnecessary.

RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page17).

2

CheckingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

3

CheckingtheSkidsand
Scraper

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NoPartsRequired

Procedure

RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper(page17).

5

5.MovethespeedselectortoPosition1;referto

OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page13).

4

CheckingtheOperationof
theTractionDrive

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,
themachinemaymoveinthedirection
oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury
and/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary.

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine

(page10).

2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto

OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page13).

6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip
(Figure5).

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(page18)ortakethemachine

toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip
(Figure5).

Figure5

Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthe
machinedoesnotmoveormovesforward,
completethefollowing:

A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe

engine.

B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe

speed-selectorlever.

C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)on

thespeed-controlrod.

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D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector

lever.

4.Releasethetractionlever.

6

5

ExtendingtheDriftBreakers

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Extendthedriftbreakersasneeded.

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7

ProductOverview

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Figure8

1.Primer5.Throttle

2.Key

3.Choke

4.Fuel-shutoffvalve

6.Oil-drainplug

7.Recoil-starthandle

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Figure9

Figure7

1.Handgrip(2)

2.Auger/impellerlever11.Driftbreaker(2)

3.Speed-selectorlever12.Scraper

4.Handwarmerswitch13.Auger

5.Tractionlever

6.QuickStick®

discharge-chutecontrol

7.Fuel-tankcap16.Electric-startbutton

8.Oil-lltube/dipstick

9.Chutedeector18.Wheel-clutchlever(2)

10.Dischargechute

14.Skid(2)

15.Headlight

17.Electric-startplug-in

1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)

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Specications

ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight

137.9kg74cm

38843

38844

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

(304lb)

140.6kg84cm

(310lb)

160cm

(63

inches)

(29

inches)

(33

inches)

114cm

(45

inches)

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.

8

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Forelectric-startmodelsonly:Useextension

cordsandreceptaclesasspeciedinthemanual.
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.

Donotllabovethebottomofthefueltankneck
(Figure10).

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe

machine,andremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,
wires,andotherforeignobjects.

•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,

illegible,ormissing,repairorreplaceitbefore
beginningoperation.Also,tightenanyloose
fasteners.

•Two-stagemodelsonly:Adjustthecollector

housingheighttoclearagravelorcrushed-rock
surface.

FuelSafety

Fuelisextremelyammableandexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers.

•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachineontheground
beforelling,notinavehicleoronanobject.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.

Replacethefuelcapsecurelyandwipeupspills.

•Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan

openameorsparks.

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Figure10

Important:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythe

quantityoffuelthatyouexpecttousein30days.
Otherwise,youmayusefuelstabilizer/conditioner
inthemachineatalltimestokeepthefuelfresh
longerwhenusedasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizer
manufacturer.

•Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer,outofthe

reachofchildren.

•Whenfuelisinthetank,tipthemachineonlyas

directedintheinstructions.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.

9

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe

machineandalwaysuseastickorthe
snow-cleanouttool(ifprovided).

•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe

dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.

Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart
ofyourbodyorclothingawayfrommovingor
rotatingparts.

•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas

wherepropertydamagecanoccur.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.

•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,

especiallywhenoperatingthemachineinreverse.

•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm

holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe

machineonaslope.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility

orlight.

•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupthe

machine.

•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepower

totheauger.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe

machineonorcrossinggraveldrives(2-stage
modelsonly),walks,orroads.Stayalertforhidden
hazardsortrafc.

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile

theengineisrunning,exceptasdirectedinthe
instructions.

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,

removetheignitionkey(electric-startmodels
only),inspectthemachinefordamage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingthemachine.

•Ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally,shutoff

theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.

•Donotruntheengineindoors;exhaustfumesare

dangerous.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby

attemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.

•Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore

startingtheengine.

•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe

operatingposition,beforeclearingorunclogging
thecollector,impeller,ordischargechute,and
whenmakinganyrepairs,adjustments,or
inspections.

•Neveroperatethemachineathightransport

speedsonslipperysurfaces.

StartingtheEngine

UsingElectricStart

Note:T ousetheelectricstarter(electric-startmodelsonly),connectapowercordtotheplug-inrstandthen

toapoweroutlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextensioncordrecommendedforoutdoorusethatisnot
longerthan50ft(15m).

WARNING

Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,causingashockorre.

Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeusingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,do
notuseit.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcordimmediately.ContactanAuthorizedService
Dealerforassistance.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapoweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe
machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty.

Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenotstartingthemachine.

10

UsingRecoilStart

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Figure11

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Figure12

11

ShuttingOfftheEngine

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Figure13

Operatingthe
Handwarmers

Operatethehandwarmersasfollows:

•PresstheswitchtotheONpositiontoturnonthe

handwarmers.

•PresstheswitchtotheOFFpositiontoturnoffthe

handwarmers.

Figure14

OperatingtheTraction
Drive

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,
themachinemaymoveinthedirection
oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury
and/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjust
itproperly,ifnecessary;refertoChecking

andAdjustingtheTractionCable(page18)for

moreinformation.

Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe

tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe
tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting

theTractionCable(page18)ortakethemachine

toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft
(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure15).

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1.On/Offswitch3.OFFposition

2.ONposition

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Figure15

2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetraction
lever.

12

UsingtheWheel-Clutch

OperatingtheSpeed

Levers

Thewheel-clutchleversallowyoutomomentarily
disengagethedriveto1orbothwheelswiththe
traction-driveleverstillengaged.Thisenablesyouto
turnandmaneuverthemachineeasily.

Note:Holdingdownthetractionleveragainstthe

handleengagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.

Toturnthemachinetotheright,liftuptheright
wheel-clutchleverandsqueezeittowardthehandle
(Figure16).

Figure16

Note:Thisdisengagesthedrivetotherightwheel

whiletheleftwheelcontinuesdriving,andthemachine
turnstotheright.

Note:Similarly,squeezingtheleftwheel-clutchlever

turnsthemachinetotheleft.

Selector

Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reverse
gears.T ochangespeeds,releasethetractionlever
andshiftthespeed-selectorlevertothedesired
position(Figure18).Theleverlocksinanotchat
eachspeedselection.

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Figure18

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Operatingthe
Auger/ImpellerDrive

1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeeze
theright(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip
(Figure19).

Whenyoucompletetheturn,releasethewheel-clutch
lever,andthedrivere-engagesbothwheels(Figure

17).

Figure17

Momentarilysqueezingandreleasingtheleftorright
wheel-clutchleveralsoallowsforsteeringadjustments
tokeepthemachinegoinginastraightline,especially
indeepsnow.

Squeezingbothwheel-clutchleverssimultaneously
disengagesthedrivetobothwheels.Thisenables
youtomanuallymovethemachinebackwardwithout
stoppingtoshiftitintoareversegear.Italsoallows
youtomaneuverandtransportthemachinemore
easilywhentheengineisnotrunning.

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Figure19

2.Tostoptheaugerandimpeller,releasetheright

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lever.

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(page19)andadjustitif

necessary.Otherwise,takethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

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WARNING

ClearingaClogged

Iftheaugerandimpellercontinue
torotatewhenyoureleasethe
auger/impellerlever,youcouldseriously
injureyourselforothers.

Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

OperatingtheQuickStick®

Note:Fullypresstheblueknobtoreleasethelatch

andoperatetheQuickStick®.

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(Figure9).

Figure20

Important:Uncloggingthedischargechute

bybumpingthefrontofthemachineonthe
pavementmaycausetheskidstomove.Adjust
theskidsandtightentheskidboltssecurely;
refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper(page17).

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OperatingTips

AfterOperation

DANGER

Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpeller
andaugerrotateandcaninjureoramputate
handsorfeet.

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,
shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving
partstostop.Disconnectthewirefrom
thesparkplugandkeepitawayfromthe
plugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally
startingtheengine.

•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge
chute;refertoClearingaClogged

DischargeChute(page14).Usethe

snow-cleanouttool(Figure10),notyour
hands,toremoveanobstructionfromthe
dischargechute.

•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfrom
thedischargeopeningwhileoperatingthe
machine.

•Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyother
partofyourbodyorclothingawayfrom
concealed,moving,orrotatingparts.

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel

tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare
present,suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters,
orclothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
storingthemachineinanyenclosure.

•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30

days,refertoStorage(page23)forimportant
information.

•Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowing

snowtopreventfreeze-upofthecollectorand
impeller.

PreventingFreeze-upafter
Use

•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand

movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessive

forcewhentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.

Ifyouhavedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart,
starttheengineandletitrunforafewminutes.

WARNING

Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother
foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonal
injurytoyouorbystanders.

•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofall
objectsthattheaugercouldpickupand
throw.

•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthe
areaofoperation.

•AlwayssetthethrottletotheFASTpositionwhen

throwingsnow.

•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthe

wheelsslip,shiftthemachineintoalowergear.

•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthe

machineintoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuesto
rideup,liftuponthehandles.

•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunfor

afewminutestopreventmovingpartsfrom
freezing.Engagetheauger/impellertoclearany
remainingsnowfrominsidethehousing.Rotate
theQuickSticktopreventitfromfreezing.Shutoff
theengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removealliceandsnowfromthemachine.

•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoil-starthandle

severaltimesandpushtheelectric-startbutton
oncetopreventtherecoilstarterandelectric
starterfromfreezingup.

15

Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst2hours

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every100hours

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary .

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary.

•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary .

•Checktheauger-gearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto116to137kPa(17to20psi).

•Drainthefuelandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetoratthe
endoftheseason.

•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/or
theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.

MaintenanceSafety

Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbefore
performinganymaintenanceonthemachine:

•Beforeservicing,adjusting,orcleaningthe

machine,shutofftheengineandremovethe
key.Ifmajorrepairsareeverneeded,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.

3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.Referto

ReplacingtheSparkPlug(page21).

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhileperformingan

adjustmentorrepairtoprotectyoureyesfrom
foreignobjectsthatthemachinemaythrow.

•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper

tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafe
workingcondition.

•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.

PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts
andaccessories.

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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary .

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CheckingandAdjustingthe
SkidsandScraper

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheskidsand

thescraperandadjustthemif
necessary.

Checktheskidsandthescrapertoensurethatthe
augerdoesnotcontactthepavedorgravelsurface.
Adjusttheskidsandthescraperasneededto
compensateforwear.

1.Checkthetirepressure;referto2Checkingthe

TirePressure(page5).

2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe
augersidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddown
easily.

Important:Theaugerbladesmustbe

supportedabovethegroundbytheskids.

3.Ensurethatthescraperis3mm(1/8inch)above
andparalleltoalevelsurface.

Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,or

uneven,adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.For
gravelsurfaces,adjusttheskidsfurtherdownto
preventthemachinefrompickinguprocks.

4.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwith
theground.

5.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskids
totheaugersides.

Note:T oquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen,

supportthescraper3mm(1/8inch)offthe
pavement,thenadjusttheskidsdowntothe
pavement.

Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,

youcanturnthemoverandsettheunusedside
towardthepavement.

1.3mm(1/8inch)

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Figure22

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CheckingandAdjustingthe
TractionCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspect

thetractioncableandadjustitif
necessary.

Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor
replaceitifnecessary.

Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreverse
speedsoritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever,
adjustthetractioncable.

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Figure24

Withthetractionleveldisengaged,ensurethatthe
bottomofthetraction-cablebracketistouchingthe
frameofthemachine(Figure21).

Figure23

Ifthebottomofthetraction-cablebracketisnot
touchingtheframeofthemachine,theleft(traction)
cableisnotproperlyadjusted.

Toadjustthetractioncable,dothefollowing:

1.Jamnut2.Turnbuckle

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1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletountilthe
cableistaughtandthebottomofthebracket
touchestheframeofthemachine.

3.Tightenthejamnut(Figure24).

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CheckingandAdjustingthe
Auger/ImpellerCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe

auger/impellercableandadjustitif
necessary.

Yearly—Inspecttheauger/impellercableand
adjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

1.Removethe2screwsthatareholdingthebelt
coverinplace(Figure25).

2.Removethebeltcover(Figure25).

Figure25

3.Withtheauger/impellerleverdisengaged,
ensurethatthegapbetweentheaugerclutch
armandtheframeofthemachineis1.5mm
(1/16inch)asshowninFigure26.

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Figure27

1.Jamnut2.Turnbuckle

6.Loosenortightentheturnbucklethatadjuststhe
tensiononthecable(Figure27).

7.Adjusttheturnbuckleuntilyouobtaintheproper
gap.

8.Tightenthejamnut.

9.Insertthe2screwsthatyoupreviouslyremoved
onthebeltcover.

10.Iftheauger/impellercableisproperlyadjusted

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butaproblemremains,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.

Checkingthe
Auger-Gearbox-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheauger-gearbox

oilandaddoilifnecessary.

Figure26

1.1.5mm(1/16inch)

2.Frame

4.Iftheauger/impellercableisnotproperly
adjusted,dothefollowingsteps:

5.Loosenthejamnut(Figure27).

3.Augerclutcharm

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Cleantheareaaroundthepipeplugandremove
thepipeplugfromthegearbox(Figure28).

Note:Ifneeded,useplierstoassistinremoving

thepipeplug.

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ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours—Changethe

engineoil.

Yearly—Changetheengineoil.

Ifpossible,runtheengineforafewminutesbefore
changingtheoilbecausewarmoilowsbetterand
carriesmorecontaminants.

Figure28

3.Checktheoillevelusingasuitablemeasuring
device,suchasacleancabletie.Theoilshould
beapproximately3.8cm(1.5inches)belowthe
lleropening(Figure29).

Figure29

Engineoilcapacity

OilviscosityRefertoFigure30.

APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher

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UseFigure30belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityfor

0.95L(32oz)

theoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected:

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Figure30

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4.Iftheoillevelislow,addGL-5orGL-6,SAE
85-95EPgearoillubricanttothegearbox,then
checktheoillevelagain.

Note:Donotusesyntheticoil.

5.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.

1.Cleantheareaaroundtheoil-draincap(Figure

31).

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Figure31

1.Oil-draincap

2.Slideanoil-drainpanunderthedrainextension
andremovetheoil-draincap.

3.Draintheoil.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal

recyclingcenter.

4.Installtheoil-draincap.

5.Fillthecrankcasewithoil.

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ReplacingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethe

sparkplug.

WARNING

Replacingthesparkplugwhiletheengineis
hotcanresultinburns.

Waituntiltheengineiscooltoreplacethe
sparkplug.

UseaT orosparkplugorequivalent(Champion®
RN9YCorNGKBPR6ES).

1.Removetheboot(Figure32).

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Figure34

1.0.76mm(0.030inch)

5.Installthenewsparkplug,tightenitrmly ,and
attachtheignitionwiretothesparkplug.

Note:Ensurethattheignitionwiresnaps

completelyintoplaceonthesparkplug.

Figure32

1.Spark-plugboot

2.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug.

Figure33

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3.Removeanddiscardtheoldsparkplug.

Note:Y ouwillneedaratchetwrenchextension

toremovethesparkplug.

4.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonanew
sparkplugat0.76mm(0.030inch)asshown
inFigure34.

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ReplacingtheDriveBelts

Iftheauger/impellerdrivebeltorthetraction-drivebelt
becomesworn,oil-soaked,orotherwisedamaged,
haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethebelt.

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ReplacingtheHeadlight

Replacetheheadlightassembly(T oropartnumber138-0670)whenneeded.

1.Removetheheadlightwirefromthebackoftheheadlight(AofFigure35).

2.Removetheboltandnutholdingtheheadlightassemblyontotheheadlightbracketandthenremovethe
oldheadlightassembly(BofFigure35).

3.Securethenewheadlightassemblyontotheheadlightbracketwiththepreviouslyremovednutand
bolt(CofFigure35).

4.Inserttheheadlightwirestraightintothebackoftheheadlightuntilitissecurelyinplace(DofFigure35).

Figure35

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Storage

StoringtheMachine

1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuel
stabilizertofreshfuelasdirectedbythefuel
stabilizermanufacturer.

Important:Donotstorefuellonger

thanthatsuggestedbythefuelstabilizer
manufacturer.

2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe
conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.

3.Runthemachineuntiltheenginerunsoutoffuel.

4.Primetheengineandstartitagain.

5.Allowtheenginetorununtilitshutsoff.
Whenyoucannolongerstarttheengine,itis
sufcientlydry.

6.Allowtheenginetocool.

7.Removetheignitionkey.

8.Cleanthemachinethoroughly.

9.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailable
fromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.Sand
affectedareasbeforepainting,andusearust
preventativetopreventthemetalpartsfrom
rusting.

10.Tightenallloosescrews,bolts,andlocknuts.
Repairorreplaceanydamagedparts.

11.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dry
placeoutofthereachofchildren.

RemovingtheMachine
fromStorage

Performtheannualmaintenanceproceduresasgiven
intheRecommendedMaintenanceSchedule;referto

Maintenance(page16).

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Theelectricstarterdoesnotturn
(electric-startmodelsonly).

Theenginedoesnotstartorstartshard.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thepowercordisdisconnectedatthe
outletorthemachine.

2.Thepowercordisworn,corroded,or
damaged.

3.Thepoweroutletisnotenergized.

1.Thekeyisnotintheignitionorisinthe
STOPposition.

2.ThechokeisintheOFFpositionand
theprimerhasnotbeenpressed.

3.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisnotopen.3.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

4.ThethrottleisnotintheFASTposition.4.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition.

5.Thefueltankisemptyorthefuel
systemcontainsstalefuel.

6.Thespark-plugwireislooseor
disconnected.

7.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.

8.Thefuel-ventcapisrestricted.

9.Theengine-oillevelintheengine
crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.

1.Connectthepowercordtotheoutlet
and/orthemachine.

2.Replacethepowercord.

3.Haveaqualiedelectricianenergize
theoutlet.

1.Insertthekeyintotheignitionandturn
ittotheONposition.

2.MovethechoketotheONpositionand
presstheprimer3times.

5.Drainand/orllthefueltankwith
freshfuel(notmorethan30daysold).
Iftheproblempersists,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

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

8.Removetheventrestrictionorreplace
thefuelcap.

9.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin
theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark
onthedipstick.

Theenginerunsrough.

1.ThechokeisintheONposition.1.MovethechoketotheOFFposition.

2.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisnotcompletely
open.

3.Thefueltankisnearlyemptyor
containsstalefuel.

4.Thespark-plugwireisloose.

5.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.

6.Theengine-oillevelintheengine
crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.

2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

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

4.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

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

6.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin
theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark
onthedipstick.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Theengineruns,butthemachine
dischargessnowpoorlyornotatall.

Thedischargechuteeitherdoesnotlock
intoplaceordoesnotmove.

Themachinedoesnotproperlyclearthe
snowoffthesurface.

1.ThethrottleisnotintheFASTposition
whenthrowingsnow .

2.Themachineismovingtoofasttoclear
thesnow.

3.Youaretryingtoremovetoomuch
snowperswath.

4.Youaretryingtoremoveextremely
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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Notes:

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
CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese
chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all

AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;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
“nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifT orodoesnotprovidethese
warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

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