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Toro 39926 Operator's Manual

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ModelNo.39926—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.39926T—SerialNo.400000000andUp
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Introduction
Model39926Tdoesnotincludeabatteryora charger.
FormNo.3450-408RevB
Operator'sManual
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1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.T oro.comforproductsafetyandoperation trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready .Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother productinformation.
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.
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Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.
©2021—TheT oro®Company 8111L yndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
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*3450-408*
WARNING
Contents
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thepowercordonthisproductcontains
lead,achemicalknowntotheState
ofCaliforniatocausebirthdefects
orotherreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
Setup........................................................................9
1MountingtheBatteryCharger
(Optional)........................................................9
2InstallingtheChute..........................................9
3InstallingtheUpperHandle............................10
4InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage............11
5InstallingtheChute-ControlRod.....................11
6InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutT ool..................12
7CheckingtheTirePressure............................12
8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper....................13
9AdjustingtheAuger/ImpellerCable................13
10CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction
Drive.............................................................13
ProductOverview...................................................14
Specications..................................................15
Attachments/Accessories.................................15
Operation................................................................16
BeforeOperation.................................................16
InstallingtheBatteryPack................................16
TurningOntheHeadlightand
Handwarmers...............................................16
OperatingtheHandwarmers.............................17
DuringOperation.................................................17
StartingtheMachine.........................................17
ActivatingECOMode.......................................17
ChargingtheBatteryPack................................18
OperatingtheTractionDrive.............................19
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................19
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................19
OperatingtheQuickStick®...............................20
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................21
OperatingTips.................................................21
AfterOperation....................................................22
ShuttingOfftheMachine..................................22
RemovingtheBatteryPackfromthe
Machine........................................................22
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................22
Maintenance...........................................................23
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........23
PreparingforMaintenance...............................23
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper.........................................................23
CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction
Cable............................................................24
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable............................................................25
CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............26
LubricatingtheHexShaft..................................26
AdjustingtheDischarge-ChuteLatch................27
ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................27
Storage...................................................................28
StoringtheMachine..........................................28
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Troubleshooting......................................................29
Safety
WARNING—Whenusinganelectricmachine,always readandfollowbasicsafetywarningsandinstructions toreducetheriskofre,electricshock,orinjury, includingthefollowing:
READALLINSTRUCTIONS
WARNING—Whenusinganelectricalmachine, basicsafetyprecautionsshouldalwaysbefollowed toreducetheriskofre,electricshock,orinjury, includingthefollowing:
I.Training
1.Theoperatorofthemachineisresponsiblefor anyaccidentsorhazardsoccurringtoothersor theirproperty.
2.Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis Operator’sManualbeforeyoustartthemachine. Ensurethateveryoneusingthismachineknows howtouseit,knowshowtoshutitoffquickly, andunderstandsthewarnings.
3.Donotallowchildrentouseorplaywiththe machine,batterypack,orthebatterycharger; localregulationsmayrestricttheageofthe operator.
4.Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto operateorservicethisdevice.Allowonlypeople whoareresponsible,trained,familiarwiththe instructions,andphysicallycapabletooperate orservicethedevice.
5.Beforeusingthemachine,batterypack,and batterycharger,readalltheinstructionsand cautionarymarkingsontheseproducts.
6.Becomefamiliarwiththecontrolsandproper useofthemachine,batterypack,andbattery charger.
II.Preparation
1.Keepbystandersandchildrenoutofthe operatingarea.
2.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
3.Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards andsafetydevicesinplaceandfunctioning properlyonthemachine.
4.Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine couldthrow.
5.UseonlythebatterypackspeciedbyT oro. Usingotheraccessoriesandattachmentsmay increasetheriskofinjuryandre.
6.Pluggingthebatterychargerintoanoutletthat isnot120Vcancauseareorelectricshock. Donotplugthebatterychargerintoanoutlet otherthan120V.
7.Donotuseadamagedormodiedbattery packorbatterycharger,whichmayexhibit unpredictablebehaviorthatresultsinre, explosion,orriskofinjury.
8.Ifthesupplycordtothebatterychargeris damaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer toreplaceit.
9.Donotusenon-rechargeablebatteries.
10.Chargethebatterypackwithonlythebattery chargerspeciedbyToro.Achargersuitablefor 1typeofbatterypackmaycreateariskofre whenusedwithanotherbatterypack.
11.Chargethebatterypackinawell-ventilatedarea only.
12.Donotexposeabatterypackorbatterycharger toreortotemperatureshigherthan68°C (154°F).
13.Followallcharginginstructionsanddo notchargethebatterypackoutsideofthe temperaturerangespeciedintheinstructions. Otherwise,youmaydamagethebatterypack andincreasetheriskofre.
14.Dressproperly—Wearappropriateclothing, includingeyeprotection;longpants;substantial, slip-resistantrubberboots;andhearing protection.Tiebacklonghairanddonotwear looseclothingorloosejewelrythatcanget caughtinmovingparts.
III.Operation
1.Contactwiththemovingrotorwillcauseserious injury.Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromall movingpartsofthemachine.Keepclearofany dischargeopening.
2.Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.
3.Usingthismachineforpurposesotherthanits intendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyouand bystanders.
4.Preventunintentionalstarting—Ensurethatthe electric-startkeyisremovedfromthekeyswitch beforeconnectingthebatterypackandhandling themachine.
5.Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.
6.Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutral beforestartingthemachine.
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7.Stopthemachine,removetheelectric-startkey, removethebatterypackfromthemachine,and waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting, servicing,cleaning,orstoringthemachine.
8.Removethebatterypackandelectric-start keyfromthemachinewheneveryouleaveit unattendedorbeforechangingaccessories.
9.Donotforcethemachine—Allowthemachineto dothejobbetterandsaferattherateforwhichit wasdesigned.
10.Stayalert—Watchwhatyouaredoinganduse commonsensewhenoperatingthemachine. Donotusethemachinewhileill,tired,orunder theinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
11.Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand appropriateweatherconditions.
12.Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpulling themachinetowardyou.
13.Keepproperfootingandbalanceatalltimes, especiallyonslopes.Useextremecautionwhen changingdirectionsonslopes.Donotoperate themachineonexceedinglysteepslopes.Walk, neverrunwiththemachine.
14.Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengage powertotheauger.
15.Donotdirectthedischargematerialtoward anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wallorobstruction;materialmayricochettoward you.Stopthemachinewhencrossinggravel surfaces.
16.Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe machineonorcrossinggraveldrives,walks,or roads.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.
17.Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartsto vibrate,immediatelyshutoffthemachine, removethekey ,removethebatterypack,and waitforallmovementtostopbeforeexamining themachinefordamage.Makeallnecessary repairsbeforeresumingoperation.
18.Shutoffthemachinewheneveryouleavethe operatingpositionforanyreason.
19.Shutoffthemachineandremovethekeybefore uncloggingthemachineandalwaysuseastick oracleanouttooltoremovetheclog.
20.Stopthemachineandremovetheelectric-start keybeforeloadingthemachineforhauling.
21.Underabusiveconditions,thebatterypackmay ejectliquid;avoidcontact.Ifyouaccidently comeintocontactwiththeliquid,ushwith water.Iftheliquidcontactsyoureyes,seek medicalhelp.Liquidejectedfromthebattery packmaycauseirritationorburns.
22.Neveroperatethemachineathightransport speedsonslipperysurfaces.
IV.MaintenanceandStorage
1.Stopthemachine,removetheelectric-startkey, removethebatterypackfromthemachine,and waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting, servicing,cleaning,orstoringthemachine.
2.Donotattempttorepairthemachineexceptas indicatedintheinstructions.HaveanAuthorized ServiceDealerperformserviceonthemachine usingidenticalreplacementparts.
3.Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing themachine.
4.Whenservicingtherotor,beawarethattherotor canstillmoveeventhoughthepowersource isoff.
5.Forbestperformance,useonlygenuineT oro replacementpartsandaccessories.Other replacementpartsandaccessoriescouldbe dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproduct warranty.
6.Maintainthemachine—Keephandlesdry,clean, andfreefromoilandgrease.Keepguards inplaceandinworkingorder.Useidentical replacementpartsonly.
7.Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsfor propertightnesstoensurethatthemachineisin safeworkingcondition.
8.Checkthemachinefordamagedparts.Check formisalignedandbindingmovingparts,broken parts,mounting,andanyotherconditionthat mayaffectitsoperation.Unlessindicatedinthe instructions,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer repairorreplaceadamagedguardorpart.
9.Whenthebatterypackisnotinuse,keepit awayfrommetalobjectssuchaspaperclips, coins,keys,nails,andscrewsthatcanmakea connectionfrom1terminaltoanother.Shorting thebatteryterminalsmaycauseburnsorare.
10.Whenyouarenotusingthemachine,storeit indoorsinadry,secureplaceoutofthereach ofchildren.
11.Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30 days,refertoStorage(page28)forimportant information.
12.CAUTION—Amistreatedbatterypackmay presentariskofreorchemicalburn.Donot disassemblethebatterypack.Donotheatthe batterypackabove68°C(154°F)orincinerate it.ReplacethebatterypackwithagenuineToro batterypackonly;usinganothertypeofbattery packmaycauseareorexplosion.Keep
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batterypacksoutofthereachofchildrenand intheoriginalpackaginguntilyouarereadyto usethem.
13.Donotdisposeofthebatteryinare.The cellmayexplode.Checkwithlocalcodesfor possiblespecialdisposalinstructions.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
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decal94-8072
121-6817
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,impeller andauger—keepbystandersaway.
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1.Fast
2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds
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3.Slow
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1.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofthengersor hand,impeller—donot placeyourhandinthe chute.
2.Warning—shutoffthe motorbeforeusingthetool toclearthechute.
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decal137-6249
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1.Squeezethelevertoengagethetractiondrive.4.Cutting/dismembermentofngersorhand,impeller blade—keepawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand shieldsinplace;removethekeyfromtheignitionbefore servicingthemachine.
2.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofngersorhand,impellerblade—do
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
6.Squeezethelevertoengagetheimpeller. notplaceyourhandinthechute;shutoffthemotorbefore usingthetooltoclearthechute.
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1.Thebatterypackischarging.
2.Thebatterypackisfullycharged.
3.Thebatterypackisoverorundertheappropriatetemperaturerange.
4.Batterypackchargingfault
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decal137-9456
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1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.
2.Keepawayfromopenre orames.
1.Batterychargestatus
3.Donotexposetorain.
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Setup
Important:Thebatterypackisnotfullychargedwhenyoupurchaseit.Beforeusingthemachinefor
thersttime,refertoChargingtheBatteryPack(page18).
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MountingtheBatteryCharger(Optional)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Mountinghardware(notincluded)
Procedure
Ifdesired,mountthebatterychargersecurelyonawallusingthewall-mountkeyholesonthebackofthe charger.
Mountitindoors(suchasagarageorotherdryplace),nearapoweroutlet,andoutofthereachofchildren.
RefertoFigure3forassistanceinmountingthecharger.
Slidethechargerovertheappropriatelypositionedhardwaretosecurethechargerinplace(hardwarenot included).
Figure3
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2
InstallingtheChute
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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3
InstallingtheUpperHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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InstallingtheChute-ControlRod
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutTool
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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CheckingtheSkidsand Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper(page23).
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Adjustingthe Auger/ImpellerCable
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Checkandadjusttheauger/impellercablebefore rstuse;refertoCheckingandAdjustingthe
Auger/ImpellerCable(page25).
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CheckingtheOperationof theTractionDrive
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted, themachinemaymoveinthedirection oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury and/orpropertydamage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit properly,ifnecessary.
1.Startthemachine;refertoStartingtheMachine
(page17).
2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page19).
3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip (Figure10).
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Figure10
Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthe machinedoesnotmoveormovesforward, completethefollowing:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe
machine;refertoShuttingOfftheMachine
(page22).
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe
speed-selectorlever.
C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)on
thespeed-controlrod.
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector
lever.
4.Releasethetractionlever.
5.MovethespeedselectortoPosition1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page19).
6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip (Figure10).
Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthe machinedoesnotmoveormovesrearward, completethefollowing:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe
machine.
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ProductOverview
Figure11
1.Handgrip(2)10.Chutedeector
2.Auger/impellerlever
3.Lockswitch
4.Speed-selectorlever
5.Handwarmerswitch
6.QuickStick discharge-chutecontrol
7.Tractionlever
8.Mainbattery-compartment lid
9.Electric-startkey18.Headlight
®
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11.Dischargechute
12.Scraper
13.Auger
14.Skid(2)
15.Controlpanel
16.Secondary battery-compartment lid
17.Snow-cleanouttool
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe
speed-selectorlever.
C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)
onthespeed-controlrod.
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector
lever.
7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthis procedureuntilnoadjustmentsarerequired.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe
tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting
theTractionCable(page24)ortakethemachine
toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
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1.Batterychargelights
2.ECObutton
Figure12
Figure13
3.KeyswitchinOFFposition
Specications
ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight
84.4kg142cm71cm117cm
39926
BatteryPack
Model88675
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Batterypackcapacity
Batterymanufacturerrating=60Vmaximumand54Vnominal. Actualvoltagevarieswithload.
BatteryCharger
Model88602
Type
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Input
Output60VMAXDC2.0A
(186lb)(56
60VMAXLithium-IonBatteryCharger
120VAC50/60HzMax2.0A
inches)
7.5Ah
405Wh
(28
inches)
(46
inches)
1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)
Figure14
1.BatterychargerModel
88602(includedwith Model39926)
2.BatterypackModel88675
(includedwithModel
39926)
3.BatterypackModel88625 (notincluded)
AppropriateTemperatureRanges
Charge/storethebatterypack at
Usethebatterypackat
Usethemachineat
*Chargingtimewillincreaseifyoudonotchargethe batterywithinthisrange.
Storethemachine,batterypack,andbatterycharger
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inanenclosedclean,dryarea.
5°C(41°F)to40°C(104°F)*
-30°C(-22°F)to49°C(120°F)*
-30°C(-22°F)to49°C(120°F)*
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.
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Operation
TurningOntheHeadlight andHandwarmers
BeforeOperation
InstallingtheBatteryPack
1.Ensurethattheventsonthebatterypacksare clearofanydustanddebris.
2.Liftupthebattery-compartmentlid.
3.Lineupthecavityinthebatterypackwiththe tongueonthemachineandslidethebattery packintothecompartmentuntilitlockintoplace (Figure9).
4.Closethebattery-compartmentlid.
5.Repeatfortheother2batterycavities(if needed).
Note:Thecombinedamphoursofallthe
installedbatteriesmustaddupto6.0orgreater, otherwisethemachinecannotstart.
Note:Ifthebattery-compartmentliddoesnot
closecompletely,thebatteryisnotfullyinstalled.
Youcanturnonthepowertothehandwarmersand theheadlightbeforeoperatingthemachine;turnthe keytotheACCESSORYposition(Figure16).
IntheACCESSORYpositionyoucanalsoviewthestate ofchargeofeachinstalledbattery .Thepositionof eachsetoflightscorrespondstotherelatedbattery cavity.Ifthebatterystateofchargeistoolowand needstobecharged,orifthereisnobatteryinthe correspondingcavity,thebatterypresencelightdoes notturnon.
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Figure16
Figure15
1.State-of-chargelights
2.Batterypresencelights
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3.Keyswitchinthe ACCESSORYposition
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Operatingthe Handwarmers
Operatethehandwarmersasfollows:
•PresstheswitchtotheONpositiontoturnonthe
handwarmers.
•PresstheswitchtotheOFFpositiontoturnoffthe
handwarmers.
Figure17
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Figure18
1.KeyswitchinONposition
Note:Ifthemachineisturnedonandleftidling
oroperatingwithouttheaugerengagedforan extendedperiod,themotorshutofftimeoutwill engage,shuttingoffthemachine.Whenthe machineshutsoffthiswayitbeepstoindicate thatthetimeoutwasengaged.
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ActivatingECOMode
1.On/Offswitch3.OFFposition
2.ONposition
DuringOperation
StartingtheMachine
Note:Usethebatterypackonlyintemperatures
thatarewithintheappropriaterange;referto
Specications(page15).
1.Ensurethatthebatterypack(s)areinstalledin themachine;refertoInstallingtheBatteryPack
(page16).
2.Inserttheelectric-startkeyintothecontrolpanel.
3.TurnthekeytotheACCESSORYposition.
4.TurnthekeytotheONpositiontoturnonthe machine(Figure18).
Note:IfthekeyisturnedfromOFFpositionto
theONtooquickly,themachinemaynotstart; ensurethatthekeystopsbrieyinthemiddle ACCESSORYposition.
UsingECOmodemayextendbatterylifebyreducing rotorspeed;useECOmodewheneveryouare movinglightsnow,ormovingsnowashortdistance. ActivateECOmodeusingtheECObuttonasshown inFigure19.
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Figure19
1.ECOmodebutton
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ChargingtheBatteryPack
Important:Thebatterypackisnotfullycharged
whenyoupurchaseit.Beforeusingthetoolfor thersttime,placethebatterypackinthecharger andchargeituntiltheLEDdisplayindicatesthe batterypackisfullycharged.Readallsafety precautions.
Important:Chargethebatterypackonlyin
temperaturesthatarewithintheappropriate range;refertoSpecications(page15).
Note:Atanytime,pressthebattery-charge-indicator
buttononthebatterypacktodisplaythecurrent charge(LEDindicators).
1.Ensurethattheventsonthebatteryandcharger areclearofanydustanddebris.
4.Toremovethebatterypack,slidethebattery backwardoutofthecharger.
5.RefertothefollowingtabletointerprettheLED indicatorlightonthebatterycharger.
Indicator light
Off
Green blinking
Green
Red
Red blinking
Indicates
Nobatterypackinserted
Batterypackischarging
Batterypackischarged
Batterypackand/orbatterychargerisoverorunder theappropriatetemperaturerange
Batterypackchargingfault*
*RefertoTroubleshooting(page29)formore information.
Important:Thebatterycanbeleftonthecharger
forshortperiodsbetweenuses. Ifthebatterywillnotbeusedforlongerperiods,
removethebatteryfromthecharger;referto
Storage(page28).
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Figure20
1.Batterypackcavity
2.Batterypackventingareas6.Handle
3.Batterypackterminals
4.Battery-charge-indicator button
5.LEDindicators(current charge)
7.ChargerLEDindicator light
8.Chargerventingareas
2.Lineupthecavityinthebatterypack(Figure20) withthetongueonthecharger.
3.Slidethebatterypackintothechargeruntilitis fullyseated(Figure20).
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OperatingtheTraction
OperatingtheSpeed
Drive
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted, themachinemaymoveinthedirection oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury and/orpropertydamage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjust itproperly,ifnecessary;referto10Checking
theOperationoftheTractionDrive(page13)
formoreinformation.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe
tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting
theTractionCable(page24)ortakethemachine
toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft (traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure21).
Selector
Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reverse gears.T ochangespeeds,releasethetractionlever andshiftthespeed-selectorlevertothedesired position(Figure22).Theleverlocksinanotchat eachspeedselection.
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Figure22
Operatingthe Auger/ImpellerDrive
1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,moveback thelockswitchonthelever,thensqueezethe right(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip (Figure23).
Figure21
2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetraction lever.
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Figure23
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(page25)andadjustitif
necessary.Otherwise,takethemachinetoan AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
WARNING
OperatingtheQuickStick®
HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStick tomovethedischargechuteandthechutedeector. Releasethetriggercaptolockthedischargechute andchutedeectorintoposition(Figure24).
Iftheaugerandimpellercontinue torotatewhenyoureleasethe auger/impellerlever,youcouldseriously injureyourselforothers.
Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
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Figure24
MovingtheDischargeChute
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick Sticktothelefttomovethedischargechutetothe left;movetheQuickSticktotherighttomovethe dischargechutetotheright(Figure25).
Figure25
•Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe
Discharge-ChuteLatch(page27).
•Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasit
doestotheright,ensurethatthecableisroutedto theinsideofthehandles.Referto3Installingthe
UpperHandle(page10).
•Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyou
releasethetriggercap,refertoAdjustingthe
Discharge-ChuteLatch(page27).
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MovingtheChuteDeector
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick Stickforwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveit rearwardtoraisethechutedeector(Figure26).
Figure26
ClearingaClogged DischargeChute
OperatingTips
DANGER
Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpeller andaugerrotateandcaninjureoramputate handsorfeet.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting, troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine, shutoffthemachineandwaitforall movingpartstostop.Removethekeyand thebatteryfromthemachinetoprevent someonefromaccidentallystartingthe machine.
•Removeanyobstructionsfromthe
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dischargechute;refertoClearinga
CloggedDischargeChute(page21).Use
thesnow-cleanouttool(Figure13),not yourhands,toremoveanobstructionfrom thedischargechute.
•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfrom thedischargeopeningwhileoperatingthe machine.
WARNING
Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the dischargechutemaybeclogged.
Neveruseyourhandstoclearaclogged dischargechute.Thiscouldresultinpersonal injury.
•T ounclogthedischargechute,stayinthe
operatingpositionandreleasetheleft(traction) lever.Whilerunningtheauger/impeller,pushdown onthehandlestoraisethefrontofthemachinea fewcentimeters(inches)offthepavement.Then liftthehandlesquicklytobumpthefrontofthe machineonthepavement.Repeatifnecessary untilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge chute.
•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechuteby
bumpingthefrontofthemachine,shutoffthe
machine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and usethesnow-cleanouttool(Figure13).
Important:Uncloggingthedischargechute
bybumpingthefrontofthemachineonthe pavementmaycausetheskidstomove.Adjust theskidsandtightentheskidboltssecurely; refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper(page23).
•Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyother partofyourbodyorclothingawayfrom concealed,moving,orrotatingparts.
WARNING
Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonal injurytoyouorbystanders.
•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofall objectsthattheaugercouldpickupand throw.
•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthe areaofoperation.
Forbestresults,considerthefollowing:
•Ifthemachineslowsdownunderaloadorthe
wheelsslip,shiftthemachineintoalowergear; refertoOperatingtheSpeedSelector(page19).
•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthe
machineintoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuesto rideup,liftuponthehandles.
•Removethesnowassoonaspossibleafteritfalls.
•Pushthemachineforward,butallowittoworkat
itsownpace.
•Overlapeachswathtoensurecompletesnow
removal.
•Dischargethesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.
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AfterOperation
PreventingFreeze-upafter Use
ShuttingOfftheMachine
1.Releasethetractionandauger/impellerlevers.
2.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremoveit fromthecontrolpanel(Figure12).
3.Removethebatterypack(s);refertoRemoving
theBatteryPackfromtheMachine(page22).
Note:Wheneveryouarenotusingthemachine,
removethebatterypack(s)andthekeyfrom themachine.
Note:Ifthemachineisturnedonandleftidling
oroperatingwithouttheaugerengagedforan extendedperiod,themotorshutofftimeoutwill engage,shuttingoffthemachine.Whenthe machineshutsoffthiswayitbeepstoindicate thatthetimeoutwasengaged.
TorestartthemachinerefertoStartingthe
Machine(page17).
RemovingtheBatteryPack fromtheMachine
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand
movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessive
forcewhentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.
Ifyouhavedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart, startthemachineandletitrunforafewminutes.
•Afterusingthemachine,letthemachinerunfora
fewminutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing. Engagetheauger/impellertoclearanyremaining snowfrominsidethehousing.RotatetheQuick Sticktopreventitfromfreezing.Shutoffthe machine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,remove thekeyandthebattery,andremovealliceand snowfromthemachine.
•Cleanoffanysnowandicefromthebaseofthe
chute.
•Rotatethedischargechuteleftandrighttofree
itfromanyicebuildup.
1.Liftupthebattery-compartmentlid.
2.Pressthebatterypack-latchtoreleasethe batterypackandremovethebatterypack (Figure27).
Figure27
3.Closethebattery-compartmentlid.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst2hours
Yearly
Yearlyorbeforestorage
MaintenanceProcedure
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary .
•Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary.
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Checktheauger-gearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
•Lubricatethehexshaft.
•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto1 16to137kPa(17to20psi).
•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetraction-drivebeltand/or
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Stopthemachine,removetheelectric-start key,waitforallmovementtostop,andremove thebatterypack(s)fromthemachinebefore adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe machine.
theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.
CheckingandAdjustingthe SkidsandScraper
ServiceInterval:Y early—Checktheskidsand
thescraperandadjustthemif necessary.
Checktheskidsandthescrapertoensurethatthe augerdoesnotcontactthepavedorgravelsurface. Adjusttheskidsandthescraperasneededto compensateforwear.
1.Checkthetirepressure;referto7Checkingthe
TirePressure(page12).
2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe augersidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddown easily.
Important:Theaugerbladesmustbe
supportedabovethegroundbytheskids.
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Figure28
1.3mm(1/8inch)
3.Ensurethatthescraperis3mm(1/8inch)above andparalleltoalevelsurface.
Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,or
uneven,adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.For gravelsurfaces,adjusttheskidsfurtherdownto preventthemachinefrompickinguprocks.
4.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwith theground.
5.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskids totheaugersides.
Note:T oeasilyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen,
supportthescraper3mm(1/8inch)offthe pavement,thenadjusttheskidsdowntothe pavement.
Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,
youcanturnthemoverandsettheunusedside towardthepavement.
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CheckingandAdjustingthe TractionCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspect
thetractioncableandadjustitif necessary.
Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor replaceitifnecessary.
Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreverse speedsoritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever, adjustthetractioncable.
Iftheleft(traction)cableisnotproperlyadjusted,do thefollowingsteps:
1.Loosenthejamnut.
2.Engagethetractionleverandholditinplace (Figure29).
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Figure30
Figure29
3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthe springlengthto5.5cm(2–3/16inches)as showninFigure30.
1.Jamnut
2.Turnbuckle
3.Spring
4.5.5cm(2–3/16inches)
4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure30),ensuringthat thereisslighttensiononthecable.
5.Ifthetractioncableisproperlyadjustedbuta
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problemremains,contactanAuthorizedService Dealer.
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CheckingandAdjustingthe Auger/ImpellerCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe
auger/impellercableandadjustitif necessary.
Yearly—Inspecttheauger/impellercableand adjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
1.Loosenthejamnut(Figure32).
2.Engagetheauger/impellerleverandholditin place(Figure31).
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Figure32
Figure31
3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthe springlengthto6.6cm(2-3/5inches)asshown inFigure32.
1.Turnbuckle
2.Jamnut
3.Spring
4.6.6cm(2-3/5inches)while theauger/impellerleveris helddown.
4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure32),ensuringthat thereisslighttensiononthecable.
5.Turnonthemachineandattempttoengagethe auger/impellerdrivewithoutmovingthelock switchback;iftheaugerrotates,loosenthe turnbucklesothattheaugerdoesnotengage.
6.Iftheauger/impellercableisproperlyadjusted butaproblemremains,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.
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Checkingthe
LubricatingtheHexShaft
Auger-Gearbox-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Y early—Checktheauger-gearbox
oilandaddoilifnecessary.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Cleantheareaaroundthepipeplug(Figure33).
Figure33
1.Pipeplug
3.Removethepipeplugfromthegearbox.
4.Checktheoillevelinthegearbox.Theoilshould be9.5mm(3/8inch)belowthelleropening.
5.Iftheoillevelislow,addGL-5orGL-6,SAE 80-90EPgearoillubricanttothegearboxuntil theoillevelis9.5mm(3/8inch)belowtheller opening.
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Lubricatethehexshaft.
Lightlylubricatethehexshaftyearlywithautomotive engineoil(Figure34).
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Figure34
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1.Hexshaft
2.Steelfrictionpulley
3.Rubberwheel
Important:Donotgetoilontherubberwheelor
thesteelfrictionpulleybecausethetractiondrive willslip(Figure34).
1.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank.
2.Tipthemachineforwardontoitsaugerhousing andblockitsothatitcannotfall.
3.Removethebackcover(Figure35).
Note:Donotusesyntheticoil.
6.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.
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Figure35
1.Screws
4.Movethespeed-selectorlevertoPositionR2.
5.Dipyourngerinautomotiveengineoiland lightlylubricatethehexshaft.
6.Movethespeed-selectorlevertoPosition6.
7.Lubricatetheotherendofthehexshaft.
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8.Movethespeed-selectorleverforwardand rearwardafewtimes.
9.Installthebackcoverandreturnthemachineto theoperatingposition.
Adjustingthe Discharge-ChuteLatch
Ifthedischargechutedoesnotlockintothedesired positionordoesnotunlocksothatyoucanmoveitto anotherposition,adjustthedischarge-chutelatch.
1.Loosentheclampfasteneronthechute-support plateuntilthecableisfree.
Figure36
1.Cableconduit3.Clampfastener
2.Cableclamp
2.Removeanyslackinthecablebypullingthe cableconduitrearward.
3.Tightentheclampfastenerwhileholdingthe cableinplace.
ReplacingtheDriveBelts
Iftheauger/impellerdrivebeltorthetraction-drivebelt becomesworn,oil-soaked,orotherwisedamaged, haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethebelt.
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Storage
StoringtheMachine
Important:Storethemachine,batterypack,and
chargeronlyintemperaturesthatarewithinthe appropriaterange;refertoSpecications(page
15).
Important:Ifyouarestoringthebatterypack
fortheoff-season,chargeituntil2or3LED indicatorsturngreenonthebattery.Donotstore afullychargedorfullydepletedbattery.When youarereadytousethemachineagain,charge thebatterypackuntiltheleftindicatorlightturns greenonthechargerorall4LEDindicatorsturn greenonthebattery.
•Disconnecttheproductfromthepowersupply
(i.e.,removetheplugfromthepowersupplyor thebatterypack),removethekey,andcheckfor damageafteruse.
•Cleanallforeignmaterialfromtheproduct.
Lithium-ionbatterypackslabeledwiththe Call2Recyclesealcanberecycledatany participatingretailerorbatteryrecycling facilityintheCall2Recycleprogram(US andCanadaonly).T olocateaparticipating retailerorfacilityclosesttoyou,pleasecall 1-800-822-8837orvisitwww.call2recycle.org. Ifyoucannotlocateaparticipatingretaileror facilitynearby ,orifyourrechargeablebattery isnotlabeledwiththeCall2Recycleseal, pleasecontactyourlocalmunicipalityformore informationonhowtoresponsiblyrecyclethe battery.IfyouarelocatedoutsideoftheUS andCanada,pleasecontactyourauthorized Torodistributor.
•Donotstorethetoolwiththebatterypackinstalled.
•Whennotinuse,storethemachine,battery
pack,key,andbatterychargeroutofthereachof children.
•Keepthemachine,batterypack,key ,andbattery
chargerawayfromcorrosiveagents,suchas gardenchemicalsandde-icingsalts.
•T oreducetheriskofseriouspersonalinjury ,do
notstorethebatterypackoutsideorinvehicles.
•T ouchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailable
fromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.Sandaffected areasbeforepainting,andusearustpreventative topreventthemetalpartsfromrusting.
•Tightenallloosescrews,bolts,andlocknuts.
Repairorreplaceanydamagedparts.
•Storethemachine,batterypack,key,andbattery
chargerinanenclosedclean,dryarea.
PreparingtheBatteryPackfor Recycling
Important:Uponremoval,covertheterminalsof
thebatterypackwithheavy-dutyadhesivetape. Donotattempttodestroyordisassemblethe batterypackorremoveanyofitscomponents.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Themachinedoesnotrunordoesnotrun continuously.
Themachinedoesnotreachfullpower.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Themotorshutofftimeoutwasreached becausetheaugerwasnotengaged foranextendedperiodoftime.
2.ThekeywasturnedfromOFFtoON tooquickly.
3.Thebatterypackislowoncharge.
4.Thebatterypackisnotfullyseated.
5.Thebatterypackisoverorunderthe appropriatetemperaturerange.
6.Thebatterypackhasexceededhigh amperagelimits.
7.Thereismoistureontheleadsofthe batterypack.
8.Thebatterypackisdamaged.8.Replacethebatterypack.
9.Thereisanotherelectricalproblem withthemachine.
1.Thebatterypackchargecapacityis toolow.
2.Theairventsareblocked.
1.Noissue,restartthemachine.The machinebeepstoindicatethatthe motorshutofftimeoutwasreached.
2.Turnthekeyslower,ensurethat thekeystopsbrieyinthemiddle ACCESSORYposition.
3.Chargethebatterypack.
4.Ensurethatthebatterypackisinserted allthewayintothehousing.
5.Movethebatterypacktoaplace whereitisdryandthetemperatureis between5°C(41°F)and40°C(104°F).
6.Releasethetrigger,thenpressthe triggerswitch.
7.Allowthebatterypacktodryorwipeit dry.
9.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Removethebatterypackfromthe machineandfullychargethebattery pack.
2.Cleantheairvents.
Themachineisproducingabeeping sound.
Themachineruns,butthemachine dischargessnowpoorlyornotatall.
1.Themotorshutofftimeoutwasreached becausetheaugerwasnotengaged foranextendedperiodoftime.
2.Thebatterypackislowoncharge.
3.Themachineisoverloaded.3.Walkataslowerpacewhileclearing
4.Thereisanotherelectricalproblem withthemachine.
1.Themachineismovingtoofasttoclear thesnow.
2.Y ouaretryingtoremovetoomuch snowperswath.
3.Y ouaretryingtoremoveextremely heavyorwetsnow.
4.Thedischargechuteisplugged.4.Unclogthedischargechute.
5.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisloose orisoffthepulley.
6.
Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisworn orbroken.
1.Noissue,restartthemachine.The machinebeepstoindicatethatthe motorshutofftimeoutwasreached.
2.Chargethebatterypack.
snoworbreakupalargepileofsnow beforeclearingit.
4.Attempttheothertroubleshooting actions,ifthealarmstillsounds, contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .
1.Shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
2.Reducetheamountofsnowremoved perswath.
3.Donotoverloadthemachinewith extremelyheavyorwetsnow.
5.Installand/oradjusttheauger/impeller drivebelt;refertowww.Toro.com forservicinginformationortakethe machinetoanAuthorizedService Dealer.
6.
Replacetheauger/impellerdrivebelt; refertowww.Toro.comforservicing informationortakethemachinetoan AuthorizedServiceDealer.
Thedischargechuteeitherdoesnotlock intoplaceordoesnotmove.
1.Thedischarge-chutelatchisnot properlyadjusted.
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1.Adjustthedischarge-chutelatch.
Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Themachinedoesnotproperlyclearthe snowoffthesurface.
Thebatterypackloseschargequickly.
Thebatterychargerisnotworking.
TheLEDindicatorlightonthebattery chargerisred.
TheLEDindicatorlightonthebattery chargerisblinkingred.
1.Theskidsand/orscraperarenot properlyadjusted.
2.Thepressureinthetiresisnotequal.
1.Thebatterypackisoverorunderthe appropriatetemperaturerange.
2.Themachineisoverloaded.
1.Thebatterychargerisoverorunder theappropriatetemperaturerange.
2.Theoutletthatthebatterychargeris pluggedintodoesnothavepower.
1.Thebatterychargerand/orbattery packisoverorundertheappropriate temperaturerange.
1.Thereisanerrorinthecommunication betweenthebatterypackandthe charger.
2.Thebatterypackisweak.
1.Adjusttheskidsand/orthescraper.
2.Checkandadjustthepressurein1or bothtires.
1.Movethebatterypacktoaplace whereitisdryandthetemperatureis between5°C(41°F)and40°C(104°F).
2.Pushthemachinewithlessforce.
1.Unplugthebatterychargerandmove ittoaplacewhereitisdryandthe temperatureisbetween5°C(41°F) and40°C(104°F).
2.Contactyourlicensedelectricianto repairtheoutlet.
1.Unplugthebatterychargerandmove thebatterychargerandbatterypack toaplacewhereitisdryandthe temperatureisbetween5°C(41°F) and40°C(104°F).
1.Removethebatterypackfromthe batterycharger,unplugthebattery chargerfromtheoutlet,andwait10 seconds.Plugthebatterychargerinto theoutletagainandplacethebattery packonthebatterycharger.IftheLED indicatorlightonthebatterychargeris stillblinkingred,repeatthisprocedure again.IftheLEDindicatorlighton thebatterychargerisstillblinkingred after2attempts,properlydisposeof thebatterypackatabatteryrecycling facility.
2.Contactyourauthorizedservicedealer ifthebatteryisinwarranty,orproperly disposeofthebatterypackatabattery recyclingfacility.
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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 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.
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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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