Toro 622R Power Throw, 622E Power Throw Operator's Manual

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622Rand622EPowerThrow

ModelNo.38606—SerialNo.270000001andUp

ModelNo.38607—SerialNo.270000001andUp

FormNo.3355-529RevG

Snowthrowers

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

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

injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

ReplacementEngineOwner’sManualsmaybe orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

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Safety

BeforeOperating

Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis manualbeforeoperatingthesnowthrower . Becomefamiliarwithallcontrolsandknow howtostoptheenginequickly .

Operator 's Position

Thelow-speedaugerhasamovingpinch pointclosetotheopening.

Caution:Improperusemayresultin lossoffingers,hands,orfeet.

Thereisahigh-speed impellerclosetothe opening.

ThissnowthrowermeetsorexceedstheISO standard8437ineffectatthetimeofproduction.

Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanual beforetheengineiseverstarted.

Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalert youtopotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyall safetymessagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoid possibleinjuryordeath.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthissnowthrower couldresultininjuryordeath.Toreducethis potential,complywiththefollowingsafety instructions.

Training

•Readtheoperatingandserviceinstructionmanual carefully.Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrols andtheproperuseoftheequipment.Knowhowto stoptheunitanddisengagethecontrolsquickly.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatetheequipment. Neverallowadultstooperatetheequipmentwithout properinstruction.

•Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons, particularlysmallchildren,andpets.

Preparation

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis tobeusedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards, wires,andotherforeignobjects.

•Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore startingtheengine.

•Donotoperatetheequipmentwithoutwearing adequatewintergarments.Wearfootwearwhichwill improvefootingonslipperysurfaces.

•Handlefuelwithcare;itishighlyammable.

–Useanapprovedfuelcontainer.

–Neveraddfueltoarunningorhotengine.

–Fillfueltankoutdoorswithextremecare.Never

–Replacegasolinecapssecurelyandwipeup

•Adjustthecollectorhousingheighttocleargravel orcrushedrocksurface.

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile theengineisrunning(exceptwherespecically recommendedbymanufacturer).

•Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoor temperaturesbeforestartingtoclearsnow.

llfueltankindoors.

spilledfuel.

•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling, especiallywhenoperatinginreverse.

•Theoperationofanypoweredmachinecanresultin foreignobjectsbeingthrownintotheeyes.Always

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wearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationor whileperforminganadjustmentorrepair.

•Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedby themanufacturerofsnowthrower(suchaswheel weights,counterweights,cabs,etc.).

Operation

•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts. Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossinggraveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertfor hiddenhazardsortrafc.

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine, removethewirefromthespark-plug,thoroughly inspectthesnowthrowerforanydamage,andrepair thedamagebeforerestartingandoperatingthesnow thrower.

•Iftheunitshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stop theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause. Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.

•Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperating position,beforeuncloggingthecollector/impeller housingordischargeguide,andwhenmakingany repairs,adjustments,orinspections.

•Whencleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertain thecollector/impellerandallmovingpartshave stopped.Disconnectthespark-plugwire,andkeep thewireawayfromtheplugtopreventaccidental starting.

•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting itandformovingthesnowthrowerinoroutofthe building.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaustfumes aredangerous.

•Donotclearsnowacrossthefaceofslopes.Exercise extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes. Donotattempttoclearsteepslopes.

•Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutproper guards,plates,orothersafetyprotectivedevicesin place.

•Neveroperatethesnowthrowernearglass enclosures,automobiles,windowwells,drop-offs, etc.withoutproperadjustmentofthesnow dischargeangle.Keepchildrenandpetsaway .

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattempting toclearsnowattoofastarate.

•Neveroperatethemachineathightransportspeeds onslipperysurfaces.Usecarewhenreversing.

•Neverdirectdischargeatbystandersorallowanyone infrontoftheunit.

•Disengagepowertothecollector/impellerwhen snowthroweristransportedornotinuse.

•Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgood visibilityorlight.Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,and keeparmholdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.

•Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgood visibilityorlight.

•Takeallpossibleprecautionswhenleavingthe machineunattended.Shiftintoneutral,setthe parkingbrake,stoptheengineandremovethekey.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper tightnesstobesuretheequipmentisinsafeworking condition.

•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltank insideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent suchashotwaterandspaceheaters,clothesdryers, etc.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany enclosure.

•Alwaysrefertoowner’sguideinstructionsfor importantdetailsifthesnowthroweristobestored foranextendedperiod.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionslabels, asnecessary.

•Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowingsnow topreventfreeze-upofthecollector/impeller.

ToroSnowthrowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toToroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou mustknow.

•Rotatingrotorbladescaninjurengersor hands.Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthesnowthrower.

Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart ofyourbodyorclothingawayfrommovingor rotatingparts.

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairing,andinspecting thesnowthrower,andbeforeuncloggingthe dischargechute,stoptheengine,removethekey,

andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Usethecleanouttool,notyourhands,toremove obstructionsfromthedischargechute.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,stopthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

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•Donotwearloose-ttingclothingthatcouldget caughtinmovingparts.

container.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch beforestoringthesnowthrower.

•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged, illegible,orlost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginning operation.Also,tightenanyloosefasteners.

•Donotsmokewhilehandlinggasoline.

•Donotusethesnowthroweronaroof.

•Donottouchtheenginewhileitisrunningorsoon afterithasstoppedbecausetheenginemaybehot enoughtocauseaburn.

•Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructions describedinthismanual.Beforeperformingany maintenance,service,oradjustment,stoptheengine, removethekey,anddisconnectthewirefromthe sparkplug.Ifmajorrepairsareeverneeded,contact anAuthorizedServiceDealer.

•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.

•Whenstoringthesnowthrowerformorethan30 days,drainthefuelfromthefueltanktoprevent apotentialhazard.Storefuelinanapprovedfuel

•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand accessories.

SoundPressure

Thisunithasamaximumsoundpressurelevelatthe operator’searof95dBA,basedonmeasurementsof identicalmachinesperEN11201.

SoundPower

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof108 dBA,basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachinesper EN3744.

Vibration

Thisunitdoesnotexceedahand/armvibrationlevelof

3.1m/s perEN1033.

,basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachines

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamaged

decals.

107-3040

1.Cuttingdismemberment,impellerandcutting dismemberment,augerhazards—keepbystandersasafe distancefromthesnowthrower.

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplace yourhandinthechute;stoptheenginebeforeleavingthe operator’sposition,usethetooltoclearthechute.

112-6620

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112-6624

1.Wheeldrive3.Disengage5.Thrownobject

2.Engage4.Warning—readthe

Operator’sManual.

hazard—keepbystanders asafedistancefromthe snowthrower.

6.Cutting/dismemberment hazard,impeller—keep awayfrommovingparts; removetheignitionkeyand readtheinstructionsbefore servicingorperforming maintenance.

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

8.Auger

1.Forwarddrivespeedsettings

2.Speedselector

112-6637

Model38607only

3.Reversedrivespeedsetting

112-6638

Model38606only

3.Reversedrivespeedsetting

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1.Warning—hotsurface,donottouch

TecumsehPartNo.36501

1.Primer

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

TecumsehPartNo.35077

1.Keyignition5.Increasingscale

2.Engagetostarttheengine

3.Disengagetostopthe engine

4.Fast

6.Slow

7.Stoptheengine

ProcedureDescription

Qty.

Handle1 Bolts4 Bellevillewashers4 Flangenut1 Speedselectorrod Cotterpin Flatwasher1

Flangelocknut1Installthetractionrod.

Clevispin Cotterpin Chutecontrolrodassembly(rodand

bracket,wormgear,andbracket) Bellevillewasher1 Bolt2 Carriagebolt Locknut3 Curvedwasher Flatwasher1

Nopartsrequired

1 1

–

Installthehandle.

Installthespeedselectorrod.

Installtheauger/impellerdrivecontrol linkage.

Installthechutecontrolrod.

Filltheenginewithoil.

Use

Nopartsrequired

–

Checkthetirepressure.

Checktheskidsandscraper.

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1.InstallingtheHandle

1Handle

4Bolts

4Bellevillewashers

1Flangenut

Procedure

1.Removethetiestrapsthatsecurethecontrolrods tothehandle.

2.Removetheaxlepinsfrombothwheelsandslide thewheelsoutwardontheaxleapproximately1inch (2.5cm)(Figure3).

Figure4

1.Tractionrod3.Lowertractionrodloop

2.Flangenut4.Flangelocknut

4.Positiontheleftsideofthehandleassemblyagainst thesideofthesnowthrowerandinserttheendof thetractionrodthroughthelowertractionrodloop (Figure4).

Figure3

1.Axlepin(2)

2.CapscrewandBelleville washer(4)

3.Handle

3.Threadaangenut(nottheangelocknut)withthe angedownontothetractionrodattachedtothe leftsideofthehandle(Figure4).

5.Aligntheholesintheleftsideofthehandleassembly withtheholesintheleftsideplate,andsecurethe handlewith2capscrewsandBellevillewashersuntil theyarengertight(Figure3).

Note:TheconcavesideoftheBellevillewasher goesagainsttheoutsideofthehandle.

6.Aligntheholesintherightsideofthehandle assemblywiththeholesintherightsideplate,and securethehandlewith2capscrewsandBelleville washersuntiltheyarengertight.

7.Ensurethatthehandlesareatthesameheight,then tightenthehandlefastenerssecurely .

8.Slidethewheelsinwardandinserteachaxlepin throughtheholeineachwheelhubandthroughthe outerholeoftheaxle(Figure5).

Figure5

Note:Tousetirechains(optional),installtheaxle

pinsthroughtheouteraxleholes.

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2.InstallingtheSpeedSelector Rod

Speedselectorrod

Cotterpin

1Flatwasher

Procedure

1.Pullthespeedselectorarm(Figure6)tothemost outwardposition.

Figure7

1.Handgrip

2.Tractioncontrollever

3.1to2inches(2.5to5cm)

4.4-1/2inches(11.4cm)

3.Tightenthe2angenutsuntiltheyarengertight.

4.Movethespeedselectorlever(Figure7)intothird gear.

Figure6

1.Speedselectorarm3.Speedselectorrod

2.Flatwasherandcotterpin

2.Movethespeedselectorlever(Figure13)onthe controlpaneltotheR(Reverse)position.

3.Installthespeedselectorrodintothespeedselector arm,addaatwasherontheselectorrod,andsecure itwithacotterpin(Figure6).

3.InstallingtheTractionRod

1Flangelocknut

Procedure

Note:Ifthespeedselectorleverdoesnotmove

intothirdgear,adjustthespeedselectorbefore continuing.RefertoAdjustingtheSpeedSelector.

5.Slowlypullthesnowthrowerbackwardwhileslowly pressingthetractioncontrollevertowardthe handgrip.

Note:Theadjustmentiscorrectwhenthewheels stoprollingbackwardandthedistancebetweenthe topofthehandgripandthebottomofthetraction controlleveris1to2inches(2.5to5cm)asshown inFigure7.

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

7.Tightentheangenutssecurely.

1.Threadtheangelocknut(angesideup)ontothe bottomofthetractioncontrolrod,belowtheloop inthelowertractionrod(Figure4).

2.Adjustthe2angenutsupordownonthetraction roduntilthedistancebetweenthetopofthe handgripandthebottomofthetractioncontrol leverisapproximately4-1/2inches(11.4cm)as showninFigure7.

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4.InstallingtheAuger/Impeller

DriveControlLinkage

Clevispin

Cotterpin

Procedure

1.Loosenthejamnutabovetheclevisontheupper controlrod(Figure8).

Figure9

1.Handgrip

2.Auger/impellercontrol lever

3.1to2inches(2.5to5cm)

4.5inches(12.7cm)

Note:Thedistanceshouldbeapproximately5 inches(12.7cm).

Figure8

1.Uppercontrolrod

2.Jamnut5.Lowercontrolrod

3.Clevis6.Clevispin

4.Cotterpin

2.Aligntheholesintheclevisandthelowercontrol rodandinserttheclevispin(Figure8).

3.Checkthedistancebetweenthetopofthehandgrip andthebottomoftheauger/impellerdrivecontrol lever(Figure9).

4.Presstheauger/impellerdrivecontrolleverslowly towardthehandgrip.

Note:Theamountofforceneededtocompressthe leverincreasesnoticeablywhenyouremovetheslack fromtheauger/impellerdrivebelt(approximately 1/2ofthelevermovement).Theadjustmentis correctwhentheforcebeginstoincreaseandthe distancebetweenthetopofthehandgripandthe bottomoftheauger/impellerdrivecontrolleveris1 to2inches(2.5to5cm)asshowninFigure9.

Note:Iftheforcedoesnotnoticeablyincrease, removethebeltcover(refertostep2ofReplacing theTractionDriveBelt)andmeasure2inches(5cm) abovethehandgripatthepointwhereyouremove theslackfromtheauger/impellerdrivebelt.

5.Toadjustthedistance:

A.Removetheclevispin.

B.Loosenthejamnut.

C.Threadtheclevisupordowntoincreaseor

decreasethedistancebetweenthetopofthe handgripandthebottomoftheauger/impeller drivecontrollever(Figure8).

6.Whentheadjustmentiscorrect,installtheclevispin andsecureitinplacewiththecotterpin(Figure8).

7.Tightenthejamnuttosecuretheclevis(Figure8).

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5.InstallingtheChuteControl Rod

Chutecontrolrodassembly(rodandbracket,worm

gear,andbracket)

1Bellevillewasher

2Bolt

Carriagebolt

3Locknut

Curvedwasher

1Flatwasher

Procedure

1.Securetheupperchutecontrolbracket(attachedto thechutecontrolrod)totheupperleftsideofthe handlewithaboltandalocknut(Figure10).

2.Securethelowerchutecontrolbracket(attachedto thechutecontrolrod)tothelowerleftsideofthe handlewithabolt,acurvedwasher,aatwasher, andalocknut(Figure10).

Note:Thebracketshouldbefastenedontheinside ofthehandle,andtherodshouldbeapproximately paralleltothegroundandnottouchthehandle.

Note:Leavethelocknutloose.

3.ApplyNo.2generalpurposegreasetotheworm gear(Figure11).

Figure10

1.Chutecontrolrod

2.Wormgear,bracket,and mountingange

3.Lowerchutecontrol bracket

Note:Leavethelocknutloose.

4.Upperchutecontrol bracket

5.Curvedwasher

6.Flatwasher

Figure11

1.Wormgear

2.Bracket4.Bolt,Bellevillewasher,

3.Mountingange

andlocknut

4.Looselymountthewormgearandthebrackettothe mountingangewithabolt,aBellevillewasher,and alocknutasshowninFigure11.

5.Slidethewormgearintotheteethofthechute retainingringandtightenthelocknut(Figure11).

6.Tightenthelocknutsthatsecurethe2chutecontrol brackets(Figure10).

7.Checktheoperationofthechutecontrolrod,and movethewormgearslightlyoutwardifitbinds.

6.FillingtheEnginewithOil

Procedure

Yoursnowthrowercomeswith21oz.(0.62l)ofoilin theengine.

Note:Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoillevel andaddoilifnecessary.

Max.ll:21oz.(0.62l),type:automotivedetergent oilwithanAPIserviceclassicationofSF,SG,SH,SJ, SL,orhigher.

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•Fortemperaturesabove32°F(0°C),useSAE30.

•Fortemperaturesbetween0°Fand32°F(-18°Cto 0°C),useSAE5W30orSAE10.

•Forairtemperaturesbelow0°F(-18°C),use SAE0W30.

1.Movethesnowthrowertoalevelsurfacetoensure anaccurateoillevelreading.

7.CheckingtheTirePressure

Procedure

Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping. Reducethepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween12 and15psi(83and103kPa).

2.Cleanaroundthedipstick(Figure12).

Figure12

1.Fueltankcap3.Fillerhole

2.Dipstick

3.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap counterclockwiseandpullingitout.

8.CheckingtheSkidsand Scraper

Procedure

RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsandScraper inMaintenance.

ProductOverview

4.Slowlypourabout3/4ofthecrankcasecapacityof oilintothecrankcase.

5.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.

6.Installthedipstickintothellerneck,thenremoveit.

Note:Toensureanaccurateoillevelreading,you mustfullyinstallthedipstick.

7.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick.

8.IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick, slowlypouronlyenoughoilintothellerholeto raisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewith oilandruntheengine;enginedamagewill result.Draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelon thedipstickreadsFull.

9.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethe capclockwiseuntilitistight.

1.Chutedeector

2.Fueltank

3.Speedselectorlever

Figure13

4.Tractioncontrollever

5.Auger/impellerdrive controllever

6.Dischargechutecontrol

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Figure14

1.Choke

2.Ignition5.Recoilstarter

3.Throttlelever6.Electricstarter

4.Primer

•ChuteDeectorHandle—Movethedeector handleforwardtomovethesnowstreamdown; moveitrearwardtomovethesnowstreamup.

•FuelShutoffV alve—Closethevalveby rotatingclockwise.Openthevalvebyrotatingit counterclockwise.Closethevalvewhenyoudonot usethesnowthrower.

•Choke—Movethechoketothe(Full)positionto startacoldengine.Asenginewarmsup,gradually movethechoketotheOffposition.

•IgnitionSwitch—Insertthekeybeforestartingthe engine.Tostoptheengine,removethekey .

•ThrottleLever—Movethethrottleleverupward toincreasetheenginespeed;moveitdownwardto decreasetheenginespeed.Movethethrottleleverto theStoppositiontostoptheengine.

•Prime—Presstheprimertopumpasmallamountof gasolineintotheengineforimprovedcold-weather starting.

•RecoilStarter—Therecoilstarterisontheback sideoftheengine.Pulltherecoilstartertostartthe engine.

Figure15

1.Snowcleanoutstick(attachedtothetopoftheauger housing)

Controls

•Auger/ImpellerDriveControlLever—T oengage boththeaugerandimpeller,presstheleveragainst therighthandgrip.Todisengage,releasethelever.

•TractionControlLever—Toengagethetraction (wheeldrive),presstheleveragainsttheleft handgrip.Tostopthetraction,releasethelever.

•SpeedSelectorLever—Thiscontrolhas4 positions:3forwardspeedsand1reverse.Tochange speeds,movethespeedselectorlevertothedesired position.Theleverlocksinanotchateachspeed selection.

Note:Beforeshiftinggearsintooroutofreverse, youmustreleasethetractioncontrollever.Youmay shiftbetweenanyoftheforwardspeedswithout releasingthetractioncontrollever.

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

FreewheelingorUsingthe Self-propelDrive

Youcanoperatethesnowthrowerwiththeself-propel featureengagedordisengaged(freewheeling).

Tofreewheel,slidethewheelsinwardandinserttheaxle pinsthroughtheouteraxleholes,butnotthroughthe wheelhubs(Figure16).

Figure16

•DischargeChuteControl—Rotatethedischarge chutecontrolclockwisetomovethedischargechute totheleft;counterclockwisetomovethechuteto theright.

Toself-propel,slidethewheelsoutwardandinsertthe axlepinsthroughtheholesinthewheelhubsandthe outeraxleholes(Figure17).

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RemovingtheCarburetor

Figure17

HeaterBox

Ifyouoperatetheenginewhentheairtemperatureis above40°F(4°C),removethecarburetorheaterbox (Figure18).

Figure18

1.Muferguard3.Screws

2.Spark-plugwire4.Carburetorheaterbox

1.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugandensure thatthewiredoesnotcontacttheplug(Figure18).

2.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch(Figure14).

3.Pullthechokeknoboff(Figure14).

4.Removethefastenersthatsecurethecarburetor heaterboxinplace(Figure18).

Note:Installthesefastenersintheirholesforsafe keeping.

5.Liftthecarburetorheaterboxupandawayfrom theengine.

6.Disconnectthegreengroundwireclipunderthe throttle(Figure19).

Figure19

1.Greengroundwireclip

7.Installthechokeknob.

8.Inserttheignitionkey.

9.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

Important:Usethecarburetorheaterboxasa referenceforthechokeandthrottlepositions.

InstallingtheCarburetor HeaterBox

Toinstallthecarburetorheaterbox,reversethesteps giveninRemovingtheCarburetorHeaterBox.Remove thefastenersfromtheirholesbeforeinstallingthe carburetorheaterbox.

FillingtheFuelTank

Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive. Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyou andothers.

•Topreventastaticchargefromigniting thegasoline,placethecontainerand/or snowthroweronthegroundbeforelling, notinavehicleoronanobject.

•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineis cold.Wipeupspills.

•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingor aroundanopenameorsparks.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer, outofthereachofchildren.

Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedregulargasoline fromamajorname-brandservicestation.

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Important:Toreducestartingproblems,add fuelstabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwith gasolinelessthan30daysold.

Do not add oil to

the gasoline.

1.Cleanaroundthefueltankcap(Figure12).

2.Removethefueltankcap.

3.Fillthefueltankwithunleadedgasolinetowithin 1/4to1/2(6to13mm)fromthetopofthetank.

Donotllintothellerneck.

8.Grasptherecoilstarterhandle(Figure14)andpull itoutslowlyuntilpositiveengagementresults;then pullthehandlevigorouslytostarttheengine.

9.Keeparmgriponthestarterhandleandreturn theropeslowly .

Note:Ifenginedoesnotstartoriftheair temperatureis-10°F(-23°C)orbelow,theengine mayneedadditionalpriming.Afterpushinginthe primer,trytostarttheenginebeforeprimingagain.

Important:Donotllthefueltankmore than1/4inch(6mm)fromthetopofthetank becausethegasolinemusthaveroomtoexpand.

4.Installthefueltankcapandwipeupanyspilled gasoline.

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthesparkplugwire(Figure18).

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheFastposition (Figure14).

3.Releasetheauger/impellerdrivecontrolleverand thetractioncontrollever(Figure13).

4.Openthefuelshutoffvalvebelowthefueltank (Figure20).

10.Aftertheenginestarts,immediatelyrotatethechoke (Figure14)tothe3/4position.Astheenginewarms up,rotatethechoketothe1/2position.Whenthe enginewarmsupsufciently,rotatethechoketothe Offposition.

11.Shiftthespeedselectorlever(Figure13)intorst gear,squeezethetractioncontrollevertothe handgrip,andthenreleasethetractioncontrollever. Ifthesnowthrowermovesforwardbeforeengaging thetractiondrivecontrolleverorafterreleasingthe lever,seeAdjustingtheTractionDrive.

Important:Donotoperatethesnowthrower iftheaugerandimpellerrotatewhenyou disengagetheauger/impellerdrivecontrollever.

StoppingtheEngine

1.Engagetheaugertoclearanyremainingsnowfrom insidethehousing.

2.Runtheengineforafewminutestodryoffany accumulatedmoisture.

Figure20

1.Fuelshutoffvalve

5.Rotatethechoke(Figure14)totheOnposition.

6.Inserttheignitionkey(Figure14).

Important:Donotusetheprimerorthe chokeiftheenginehasbeenrunningasishot. Excessvieprimingmayoodtheengineand preventitfromstarting.

7.Covertheholeinthecenteroftheprimer(Figure14) withyourthumbandslowlypushintheprimer3 times,pausingamomentbetweenpushes.

3.Releasetheauger/impellerdrivecontrolleverand thetractioncontrollever(Figure13).

4.Stoptheenginebydoingoneofthefollowing:

A.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,and

removetheignitionkey.

B.MovethethrottlelevertotheStopposition.

5.Closethefuelshutoffvalve(Figure20).

6.Pulltherecoilstarterwitharapid,continuous, full-armstroke3or4times.Thishelpspreventthe recoilstarterfromfreezingup.

7.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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UncloggingtheDischarge Chute

Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisnosnow comingoutofthedischargechute,thedischargechute maybeclogged.

•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayintheoperating positionandreleasethelefthand(traction)lever. Whilerunningtheauger/impeller,pushdownonthe handlestoraisethefrontofthesnowthrowerafew inches(cm)offthepavement.Thenliftthehandles quicklytobumpthefrontofthesnowthroweron thepavement.Repeatifnecessaryuntilastreamof snowcomesoutthedischargechute.

OperatingTips

Whenthesnowthrowerisinoperation,the impellerandaugercanrotateandcutoffor injurehandsandfeet.

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting, troubleshooting,orrepairingthe snowthrower,stoptheengineandwaitfor allmovingpartstostop.Disconnectthe wirefromthesparkplugandkeepitaway fromtheplugtopreventsomeonefrom accidentallystartingtheengine.

•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping thefrontofthesnowthrower,stoptheengine,wait

forallmovingpartstostop,andusethecleanout tool;neveruseyourhand.

Important:Uncloggingthedischargechuteby bumpingthefrontofthesnowthroweronthe pavementmaycausetheskidstomove.Adjust theskidsandtightentheskidboltssecurely.

PreventingFreeze-up

•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessive forcewhentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.If youhavedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart, starttheengineandletitrunforafewminutes.

•Afterusingthesnowthrower,lettheenginerunfora fewminutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing. Engagetheauger/impellertoclearanyremaining snowfrominsidethehousing.Rotatethedischarge chutecontroltopreventitfromfreezing.Stopthe engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove alliceandsnowfromthesnowthrower.

•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoilstarterhandle severaltimestopreventtherecoilstarterfrom freezingup.

•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge chute;refertoUncloggingtheDischarge Chute.Ifnecessary,useastick,notyour hands,toremoveanobstructionfromthe dischargechute.

•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfrom thedischargeopeningwhileoperatingthe snowthrower.

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

Therotorbladescanthrowstones,toys,and otherforeignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonal injurytotheoperatorortobystanders.

•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects thattherotorbladescouldpickupand throw.

•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthe areaofoperation.

•AlwayssetthethrottlelevertotheFastposition whenthrowingsnow.

•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthewheels slip,shiftthesnowthrowerintoalowergear.

•Ifthefrontofthesnowthrowerridesup,shiftthe snowthrowerintoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinues torideup,liftuponthehandles.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Afterthersthour

Aftertherst2hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every20hours

Every25hours

Every100hours

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Inspectandadjustthetractiondrivebelt.

•Inspectandadjusttheauger/impellerdrivebelt.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifnecessary .

•Inspectandadjustorreplacethetractiondrivebeltwhennecessary.

•Inspectandadjustorreplacetheauger/impellerdrivebeltwhennecessary.

•Lubricatethesnowthrower.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Inspectthesparkplug.Replaceand/orgapitifnecessary.

•Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary.

•Checktheaugergearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Lubricatethesnowthrower.

•Drainthegasolineandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorat theendoftheseason.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.Forengine adjustments,repairs,orwarrantyservicenotcoveredinthismanual,contactanAuthorizedTecumseh ServicingDealer.

Ifyouleavethewireonthesparkplug,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorbystanders.

Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.Setthewireasidesothat itdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethesnowthrowertoalevelsurface.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

3.Disconnectthesparkplugwire(Figure18).

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Eachtimebeforeusingthesnowthrower,rstensure thattheoillevelisbetweentheAddandtheFullmarks onthedipstick.

1.Cleanaroundthedipstick(Figure18).

2.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap counterclockwiseandpullingitout.

3.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.

4.Installthedipstickintothellerneck,thenremoveit.

Note:Toensureanaccurateoillevelreading,you mustfullyinstallthedipstick.

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5.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick.

6.IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick, slowlypouronlyenoughoilintothellerholeto raisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick.

Note:Useonlyahigh-quality ,SAE5W-30or SAE10weightdetergentoilthathastheAmerican PetroleumInstitute(API)serviceclassicationSF, SG,SH,orSJ.Forextremelycoldconditions(below 0°For-18°C),use0W -30weightdetergentoilthat hastheAmericanPetroleumInstitute(API)service classicationSF,SG,SH,orSJ .

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewith oilandruntheengine;enginedamagewill result.Draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelon thedipstickreadsFull.

7.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethe capclockwiseuntilitistight.

AdjustingtheSkidsand

Figure22

1.Augerblade

2.Scraper

3.Mountingscrew(5)

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

A.ForConcreteandAsphaltSurfaces:

Scraper

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Adjusttheskidsandthescraperinitiallyandthenas neededtoensurethattheaugerdoesnotcontactthe pavedorgravelsurface.Also,adjustthemasneededto compensateforwear.

1.Movethesnowthrowertoalevelsurface.

2.Checkthetirepressureinthetires.RefertoChecking theTirePressure.

3.Loosenthe4angenutsthatsecurebothskidsto theaugersideplates(Figure21)untiltheskidsslide upanddowneasily.

Figure21

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

2.Flangenuts(4)

4.Supporttheaugerbladessothattheyare1/8inch(3 mm)offtheground(Figure22).

Ifthesnowthrowerdoesnotclearthesnowclose enoughtothepavement,adjusttheskidsto lowerthescraper;ifthepavementsurfacesare cracked,rough,oruneven,adjusttheskidsto raisethescraper.

B.ForGravelSurfaces:

Supporttheaugerbladesafewinches(cm)above theground,andadjusttheskidstopreventthe snowthrowerfrompickinguprocks.

6.Toadjustthescraper,loosenthe5mounting screws(Figure22),levelthescraper,andtightenthe mountingscrews.

7.Movetheskidsdownasfaraspossible.

8.Tightenthe4angenutsthatsecurebothskidsto theaugersideplates(Figure21).

9.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

AdjustingtheSpeedSelector

Adjustthespeedselectorlinkageinitiallyandwhenthe snowthrowerisslow,rstgearhasnospeed,orthe speedselectorleverdoesnotmoveintothirdgear.

1.Draingasolinefromthefueltankandtheoilfrom thecrankcase.RefertoEmptyingtheFuelTankand toChangingtheEngineOil.

2.Tipthesnowthrowerforwardandblockitsothatit cannotfall.

3.Removethe4ange-headboltsthatsecurethe bottomcovertotheframeandremovethecover (Figure27).

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4.Loosentheangenutsthatsecuretheselectorplate tothecontrolpanel(Figure23).

Figure23

1.Speedselectorplate

2.Flangenuts

5.Shiftthespeedselectorlevertothirdgearandpush downonthespeedselectorplatetomovethedrive assemblytotheright.

6.Withthedriveassembly1/8inch(3mm)fromthe rollpin,tightentheangenutsthatsecurethespeed selectorplate.

7.ShiftthespeedselectorlevertotheR(Reverse) positionandbacktothirdgeartocheckthe adjustment.

8.Ifthespacebetweentherollpinandthedrive assemblyismorethan3/16inch(5mm),repeat steps3through6.

9.Installthebottomcoverandreturnthesnowthrower totheuprightposition.

10.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

CheckingtheAugerGearbox Grease

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Theaugergearboxispackedwith5oz.(140g)of LubriplateMAG-1(alow-temperature,high-pressure grease)andissealedatthefactory.Thepipeplug (Figure25)isforfactoryuseonly;youdonotneedto checkoraddgrease.Ifthegearboxisleakinggrease, contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Note:Thedriveassemblyshouldbe1/8inch(3 mm)fromtherollpin;ifnot,slidetheselectorplate (Figure23)untilthegapis1/8inch(3mm);refer toFigure24.

Figure24

1.Rollpin

2.Driveassembly

3.1/8inch(3mm)

Figure25

1.Pipeplug

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours

Yearly

Every25hours

Changetheengineoilaftertherst2operatinghours, thenyearlythereafter.Ifpossible,runtheenginejust beforechangingtheoilbecausewarmoilowsbetter andcarriesmorecontaminants.

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Max.ll:21oz.(0.62l),type:automotivedetergent oilwithanAPIserviceclassicationofSF,SG,SH,SJ, SL,orhigher.

LubricatingtheSnowthrower

ServiceInterval:Every20hours

•Fortemperaturesabove32°F(0°C),useSAE30.

•Fortemperaturesbetween0°Fand32°F(-18°Cto 0°C),useSAE5W30orSAE10.

•Forairtemperaturesbelow0°F(-18°C),use SAE0W30.

1.Blockuptherearofthesnowthrower.

2.Removetheleftwheel.

3.Cleantheareaaroundtheoildrainplug(Figure26).

Yearlyorbeforestorage

Lightlylubricateallmovingpartsofthesnowthrower afterevery20operatinghoursandattheendofthe snowthrowingseason.

Important:Donotgetoilorgreaseontherubber wheelorfrictiondriveplatebecausethewheelwill slipandtherubbermaydeteriorate.

1.Draingasolinefromthefueltankandtheoilfrom thecrankcase.RefertoEmptyingtheFuelTankand toChangingtheEngineOil.

2.Tipthesnowthrowerforwardontothe auger/impellerhousingandblockitsothatitcannot fall.

3.Removethe4ange-headboltsthatsecurethe bottomcoverandremovethecover(Figure27).

Figure26

1.Oildrainplug

2.Drainextension

4.Slideanoildrainpanunderthedrainextensionand removetheoildrainplug(Figure26).

Note:Placeafunnelunderthedrainextensionso theoildrainsdirectlyintotheoildrainpanandaway fromthesnowthrower.

5.Draintheoil.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal recyclingcenter.

6.Installtheoildrainplug.

7.Installtheleftwheel.

8.Fillthecrankcasewithoil.RefertoFillingthe EngineCrankcasewithOil.

9.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

Figure27

1.Flange-headbolts

4.Lightlylubricatethesnowthrowerwithlightoilas showninFigure28.

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Figure28

Figure29

1.0.030inch(0.76mm)

5.Installthesparkplugbyhandandthentorqueitto 15ft-lb(20.4N-m).

Note:Ifyoudonothaveatorquewrench,tighten theplugrmly.

AdjustingtheTractionDrive

Important:Donotexcessivelyoilthe

snowthrower;extraoilmayenterthetraction driveandcausethetractiondrivebelttoslip.

5.Wipeupanyexcessoil.

6.GreasethesnowthrowerasshowninFigure28.

7.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

8.Installthebottomcover.

9.Returnthesnowthrowertoitsuprightposition.

10.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

InspectingandReplacingthe SparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

UseaChampionRN4Corequivalentsparkplug. Checkandgapthesparkyearly,andreplacetheplug ifnecessary.

1.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug.

2.Removethesparkplug.

3.Examinethesparkplugandreplaceitifitiscracked, fouled,dirty,oriftheelectrodesareworn.

Important:Donotcleantheelectrodesbecause gritcouldenterthecylinderanddamagethe engine.

Belt

ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour

Beforeeachuseordaily

Adjustthetractiondrivebeltaftertherstoperating hour,afterevery5operatinghoursthereafter,and whenthespeedselectorlevershiftsproperlybutthe snowthrowerdoesnotdriveintheforwardorreverse speeds.

1.Checkandadjustthetractiondriveasdescribedin InstallingtheTractionRod.

2.Iftheproblempersistsafteradjustingthelinkage, contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

ReplacingtheTractionDrive Belt

Ifthetractiondrivebeltbecomesworn,oil-soaked,or otherwisedamaged,replacethebelt.

1.Draingasolinefromthefueltankandtheoilfrom thecrankcase.RefertoEmptyingtheFuelTankand toChangingtheEngineOil.

2.Removethe2ange-headboltsthatholdthebelt coverinplaceandsetthecoveraside(Figure30).

4.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonthesparkplug at0.030inch(0.76mm)(Figure29).

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Figure30

1.Flange-headbolt(2)

2.Beltcover

3.Loosenthebeltguide(Figure31).

7.Disconnectthespringfromthenotchinthebottom edgeofthesideplate(Figure32).

Figure32

1.Notchinsideplate3.Largetractionpulley

2.Spring

Figure31

1.Idlerpulley

2.Enginepulley5.Beltguide

3.Tractiondrivebelt

4.Auger/impellerdrivebelt

6.Largeauger/impeller pulley

4.Removetheauger/impellerdrivebeltfromthe enginepulleyandthelargeauger/impellerpulley (Figure31).

5.Tipthesnowthrowerforwardandblockitsothatit cannotfall.

6.Removethe4ange-headboltsthatsecurethe bottomcovertotheframeandremovethecover (Figure27).

Thespringisunderheavytensionandcould injuretheyouorabystanderifyoudonot carefullyremoveit.

Carefullyremovethespring.

8.Setthesnowthrowerupright.

9.Removethetractiondrivebeltfromtheengine pulleyandthelargetractionpulley(Figure31).

10.Installanewbeltaroundthelargetractionpulley.

11.Loopthebeltovertheenginepulley,ensuringthat thebeltisontheinsideofthebeltguide(Figure31).

12.Tipthesnowthrowerforwardandblockitsothatit cannotfall.

13.Hookthespringintothenotchinthebottomedge ofthesideplate(Figure32).

14.Replacethebottomcoverwiththe4ange-head bolts.

15.Setthesnowthrowerupright.

16.Installtheauger/impellerdrivebeltaroundthelarge auger/impellerpulleyandenginepulley,ensuring thatthebeltisontheinsideoftheidlerpulleyand thebeltguide(Figure31).

17.Adjustthebeltguidesothatthereis1/8inch(3mm) ofclearancebetweentheauger/impellerdrivebelt

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andtheguide,andsecurethebeltguidewhenthe auger/impellerdrivebeltistight.

18.Checktheauger/impellerdrivelinkageandadjustit ifnecessary.Refertosteps4through7ofInstalling theAuger/ImpellerDriveControlLinkage.

19.Installthebeltcover.

20.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

AdjustingtheAuger/Impeller DriveBelt

ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour

Beforeeachuseordaily

Operatingthesnowthrowerwithanauger/impellerdrive beltthatslipsdecreasesthesnowthrowingperformance anddamagesthebelt.Checktheauger/impellerdrive beltforthepropertensionaftertherstoperatinghour, thenadjustthebeltwhennecessary.

Improperlyadjustingtheauger/impellermay causeittoturnwhendisengaged.Arotating augerorimpellercancutofforinjurengers, hands,orfeet.

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

•Ensurethattheimpellerbrakearmclearance ismaintained.

ReplacingtheAuger/Impeller DriveBelt

Iftheauger/impellerdrivebeltbecomesworn, oil-soaked,orotherwisedamaged,replacethebelt.

1.Removethe2ange-headboltsthatholdthebelt coverinplaceandsetthecoveraside(Figure30).

2.Loosenthebeltguide(Figure31).

3.Removetheauger/impellerdrivebeltfromthe enginepulleyandthelargeauger/impellerpulley (Figure31).

4.Installanewbeltaroundthelargeauger/impeller pulley(Figure31).

5.Loopthebeltovertheenginepulley,ensuringthat thebeltisontheinsideoftheidlerpulleyandthe beltguide(Figure31).

6.Adjustthebeltguidesothatthereis1/8inch(3mm) ofclearancebetweentheauger/impellerdrivebelt andtheguide,andsecurethebeltguide.

7.Checkandadjusttheauger/impellerdrivebeltas instructedinInstallingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive ControlLinkage.

8.Installthebeltcover.

9.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

Important:Donotoperatethesnowthrower iftheaugerandtheimpellerrotatewhenyou disengagetheauger/impellerdrivecontrollever.

EmptyingtheFuelTank

1.Closethefuelshutoffvalve(Figure20).

•Donotadjusttheauger/impellerdrive belttootightbecauseitmaycausethe auger/impellertoturnwhenthecontrol leverisintheDisengagedposition.Ifthis occurs,decreasethebelttension.

1.CheckandadjustthebeltasinstructedinInstalling theAuger/ImpellerDriveControlLinkage.

2.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

3.Checkthebelttensionbyoperatingtheauger.

4.Ifthebeltstillslips,replaceit.RefertoReplacingthe Auger/ImpellerDriveBelt.

Important:Donotoperatethesnowthrower iftheaugerandtheimpellerrotatewhenyou disengagetheauger/impellerdrivecontrollever.

Gasolineishighlyammable;itcanigniteand causeseriouspersonalinjury.

•Draingasolineoutdoors

•Draingasolinefromacoldengineonly.

•Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.

•Donotdraingasolinenearanyopename orwheregasolinefumesmaybeignitedby aspark.

•Donotsmokeacigar,acigarette,orapipe whenhandlinggasoline.

2.Placeacleandrainpanunderthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Loosenthehoseclampthatsecuresthefuellineto thevalveandslidethefuellineoffthefuelshutoff valve(Figure20).

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4.Openthefuelshutoffvalveandallowthefuelto drainoutofthefueltankintothedrainpan.

11.Pulltherecoilstarterslowlytodistributetheoilon theinsideofthecylinder.

5.Installthefuellineontothefuelshutoffvalveand secureitwithahoseclamp.

6.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

7.Startthesnowthrowerandruntheengineuntilit stops.Repeatthisstep2moretimestoensurethat thefueltankandthecarburetorareempty.

Storage

•Gasolinevaporscanexplode.

•Donotstoregasolinemorethan30days.

•Donotstorethesnowthrowerinan enclosurenearanopename.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringit.

PreparingtheSnowthrower forStorage

1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizer tofreshfuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.

2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.

12.Lubricatethesnowthrower.RefertoLubricatingthe Snowthrower.

13.Cleanthesnowthrower.

14.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailable fromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.Sandaffected areasbeforepainting,andusearustpreventativeto preventthemetalpartsfromrusting.

15.Tightenanyloosefasteners.Repairorreplaceany damagedparts.

16.Coverthesnowthrowerandstoreitinaclean,dry placeoutofthereachofchildren.Allowtheengine tocoolbeforestoringitinanyenclosure.

RemovingtheSnowthrower fromStorage

1.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly usingthestartertoblowtheexcessoilfromthe cylinder.

2.Installthesparkplugbyhandandthentorqueitto 15ft-lb(20.4N-m).

3.Connectthesparkplugwire.

4.Performtheannualmaintenanceproceduresasgiven intheRecommendedMaintenanceSchedule.

3.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthe fueltankorruntheengineuntilitstops.Referto EmptyingtheFuelTank.

4.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

5.Chokeorprimetheengine,startitathirdtime,and runtheengineuntilitwillnotstart.

6.Disposeofunusedfuelproperly .Recycleitaccording tolocalcodes,oruseitinyourautomobile.

Note:Donotstorestabilizedgasolineformore than90days.

7.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheengineoil. RefertoChangingtheEngineOil.

8.Removethesparkplug.

9.Squirt2teaspoonsofoilintothesparkplughole.

10.Installthesparkplugbyhandandthentorqueitto 15ft-lb(20.4N-m).Ifyoudonothaveatorque wrench,tightentheplugrmly.Donotconnect

thewiretotheplug.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Electricstarterdoesnotturn(electric-start modelsonly)

Enginedoesnotstartorstartshard

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thepowercordisdisconnectedatthe outletorthesnowthrower.

2.Thepowercordisworn,corroded,or damaged.

3.Thepoweroutletisnotenergized.

1.Thekeyisnotintheignitionorisinthe Stopposition.

2.ThechokeisintheOffpositionandthe primerhasnotbeenpressed.

3.Thefuelshutoffvalveisnotopen.3.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

4.ThethrottleisnotintheFastposition.4.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.

5.Thefueltankisemptyorthefuel systemcontainsstalefuel.

6.Thesparkplugwireislooseor disconnected.

7.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

8.Thefuelventcapisrestricted.

9.Theengineoillevelintheengine crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.

1.Connectthepowercordtotheoutlet and/orthesnowthrower.

2.Replacethepowercord.

3.Haveaqualiedelectricianenergize theoutlet.

1.Insertthekeyintotheignitionandturn ittotheOnposition.

2.MovethechoketotheOnpositionand presstheprimer3times.

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

6.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

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

8.Removetheventrestrictionorreplace thefuelcap.

9.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark onthedipstick.

Enginerunsrough

Engineruns,butthesnowthrower dischargessnowpoorlyornotatall

1.ThechokeisintheOnposition.1.MovethechoketotheOffposition.

2.Thefuelshutoffvalveisnotcompletely open.

3.Thefueltankisnearlyemptyor containsstalefuel.

4.Thesparkplugwireisloose.

5.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

6.Theengineoillevelintheengine crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.

1.ThethrottleisnotintheFastposition whenthrowingsnow .

2.Thesnowthrowerismovingtoofastto clearthesnow.

3.Y ouaretryingtoremovetoomuch snowperswath.

4.Y ouaretryingtoremoveextremely heavyorwetsnow.

5.Thedischargechuteisplugged.5.Unclogthedischargechute.

6.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisloose orisoffthepulley .

2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

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

4.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

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

6.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark onthedipstick.

1.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.

2.Shiftthesnowthrowerintoalowergear .

3.Reducetheamountofsnowremoved perswath.

4.Don’toverloadthesnowthrowerwith extremelyheavyorwetsnow.

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

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Problem

7.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisworn orbroken.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

7.Replacetheauger/impellerdrivebelt; refertowww.Toro.comforservicing informationortakethesnowthrowerto anAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Dischargechuteeitherdoesnotlockinto placeordoesnotmove

snowoffthesurface

1.Thedischargechutelatchisnot properlyadjusted.

1.Theskidsand/orscraperarenot properlyadjusted.

2.Thepressureinthetiresisnotequal.

1.Adjustthedischargechutelatch.

1.Adjusttheskidsand/orthescraper. Snowthrowerdoesnotproperlyclearthe

2.Checkandadjustthepressureinone orbothtires.

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Notes:

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International Distributor List

Distributor: Country: Phone Number:

Atlantis Su ve Sulama Sisstemleri Lt Turkey 90 216 344 86 74 Balama Prima Engineering Equip Hong Kong 852 2155 2163 B-Ray Corporation Korea 82 32 551 2076 Casco Sales Company Puerto Rico 787 788 8383 Ceres S.A Costa Rica 506 239 1138 CSSC Turf Equipment (pvt) Ltd Sri Lanka 94 11 2746100 Cyril Johnston & Co Northern Ireland 44 2890 813 121 Equiver Mexico 52 55 539 95444 Femco S.A. Guatemala 502 442 3277 G.Y.K. Company ltd. Japan 81 726 325 861 Geomechaniki of Athens Greece 30 10 935 0054 Guandong Golden Star China 86 20 876 51338 Hako Gorund and Garden Sweden 46 35 10 0000 Hayter Limited (U.K.) United Kingdom 44 1279 723 444 Hydroturf Int. Co Dubai United Arab Emirates 97 14 347 9479 Hydroturf Egypt LLC Egypt 202 519 4308 Ibea S.p.A. Italy 39 0331 853611 Irriamc Portugal 351 21 238 8260 Jean Heybroek b.v. Netherlands 31 30 639 4611 Lely (U.K.) Limited United Kingdom 44 1480 226 800 Maquiver S.A. Colombia 57 1 236 4079 Maruyama Mfg. Co. Inc. Japan 81 3 3252 2285 Metra Kft Hungary 36 1 326 3880 Mountﬁeld a.s. Czech Republic 420 255 704 220 Munditol S.A. Argentina 54 11 4 821 9999 Oslinger Turf Equipment SA Ecuador 593 4 239 6970 Oy Hako Ground and Garden Ab Finland 358 987 00733 Parkland Products Ltd New Zealand 64 3 34 93760 Prochaska & Cie Austria 43 1 278 5100 RT Cohen 2004 Ltd Israel 972 986 17979 Riversa Spain 34 9 52 83 7500 Roth Motorgerate GmBh & Co Germany 49 7144 2050 Sc Svend Carlsen A/S Denmark 45 66 109 200 Solvert S.A.S France 33 1 30 81 77 00 Spypros Stavrinides Limited Cyprus 357 22 434131 Surge Systems India Limited India 91 1 292299901 T-Markt Logistics Ltd Hungary 36 26 525 500 Toro Australia Australia 61 3 9580 7355 Toro Europe BVBA Belgium 32 14 562 960

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The Toro Warranty

Conditions and Products Covered

The Toro® Company and its afliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promises to the original purchaser* to repair any Toro Product used for normal residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship. The following time periods apply from the date of original purchase:

Products

Walk Power Mowers Rear Engine Riders 2-year limited warranty Lawn & Garden Tractors Electric Hand Held Products Snowthrowers Consumer Zero Turn

* “Original purchaser” means use the person who originally purchased Toro products.

* “Normal residential purposes” means use of the product on the same lot as your home. Use at more than one location is considered commercial use, and the commercial use warranty would apply.

Warranty Period

2-year limited warranty

2-year limited warranty 2-year limited warranty 2-year limited warranty 2-year limited warranty

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use

Toro Consumer Products and attachments used for commercial, institutional, or rental use are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for the following time periods from the date of original purchase:

Products

Walk Power Mowers Rear Engine Riders 90 day warranty Lawn & Garden Tractors Electric Hand Held Products Snowthrowers Consumer Zero Turn

Warranty Period

90 day warranty

90 day warranty 90 day warranty 90 day warranty 45 day warranty

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, follow this procedure:

1. Contact your seller to arrange service of the product. If for any reason it is impossible for you to contact your seller, you may contact any Toro Authorized Distributor to arrange service.

2. Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to your seller or the Service Dealer.

If for any reason you are dissatised with the Service Dealer’s analysis or with the assistance provided, contact the Toro importer or contact us at:

Customer Care Department, Consumer Division Toro Warranty Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420-1196 Manager: Technical Product Support: 001-952-887-8248

See attached Distributor List

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator’s manual. Such routine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

This express warranty does not cover:

• Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as lters, fuel, lubricants,

tune-up parts, blade sharpening, brake and clutch adjustments.

• Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required

replacement or repair due to normal wear, accidents, or lack of proper maintenance.

• Repairs necessary due to improper fuel, contaminants in the fuel system, or

failure to properly prepare the fuel system prior to any period of non-use over three months.

• Engine and transmission. These are covered by the appropriate

manufacturer’s guarantees with separate terms and conditions.

All repairs covered by this warranty must be performed by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement parts.

General Conditions

The purchaser is covered by the national laws of each country. The rights to which the purchaser is entitled with the support of these laws are not restricted by this warranty.

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