Toro Power Clear 721 R, Power Clear 721 S Operator's Manual

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PowerClear

ModelNo.38741—SerialNo.404310000andUp

ModelNo.38742—SerialNo.404310000andUp

721R/ESnowthrower

FormNo.3423-722RevC

Operator'sManual

Introduction

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

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

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourmachineready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers onthemachine.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

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

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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

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Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove

1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensure thattheHighAltitudeKithasbeeninstalled sothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPAemission regulations.TheHighAltitudeKitincreases engineperformancewhilepreventingspark-plug fouling,hardstarting,andincreasedemissions. Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attachthe high-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.T olocate adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite atwww.Toro.comorcontactourToroCustomer CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.Remove thekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengineto itsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperatean enginethathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitude

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useatloweraltitudes;otherwise,youcould overheatanddamagetheengine.

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe followinglabel(Figure3).

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedinMexico

AllRightsReserved

*3423-722*C

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Figure3

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

PreventingFreeze-upafterUse.........................11

Maintenance...........................................................12

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........12

MaintenanceSafety..........................................12

CheckingandAdjustingtheControl

Cable............................................................12

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InspectingtheRotorBlades..............................13

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................14

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................15

ReplacingtheDriveBelt...................................16

Storage...................................................................17

StoringtheMachine..........................................17

Safety

Thissnowthroweriscapableofinjuringhandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethe followingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinserious injury.

ThismachinecomplieswithANSI/OPEIB71.3 specications.

Contents

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

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

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

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

Setup........................................................................4

1UnfoldingtheHandle.......................................4

2InstallingtheDischargeChute.........................4

3FillingtheEnginewithOil.................................4

4AdjustingtheControlCable..............................5

ProductOverview.....................................................6

Specications....................................................6

Operation..................................................................6

BeforeOperation...................................................6

BeforeOperationSafety.....................................6

FillingtheFuelT ank............................................7

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel............................7

DuringOperation...................................................7

DuringOperationSafety.....................................7

StartingtheEngine.............................................8

EngagingtheRotorBlades.................................9

DisengagingtheRotorBlades..........................10

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................10

AdjustingtheDischargeChuteandChute

Deector.......................................................10

ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................10

OperatingTips.................................................10

AfterOperation.....................................................11

AfterOperationSafety.......................................11

GeneralSafety

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

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

•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe

operatingpositionforanyreason.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingparts

onthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand working.

•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep

bystanders,especiallysmallchildren,outofthe operatingarea.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

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SafetyandInstructional Decals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsare easilyvisibletotheoperatorandare locatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatis damagedormissing.

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1.Toengagetherotorblades,holdthecontrolbaragainst thehandle.

2.Todisengagetherotorblades,releasethecontrolbar.

decal117-9102

117-9102(Model38741only)

OrderPartNo.1 17-6036

decal94-2577

1.Warning—readthe

Operator'sManual.

2.Cutting/dismemberment hazard,impeller—shutoff theengineandwaitfor theaugertostopbefore leavingthemachine.

3.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders asafedistanceawayfrom themachine.

4.Fuelspillhazard—donot tipmachinebackward.

5.Engineswitchon

6.Engineswitchoff

7.Primer

8.Pushtheprimer3timesto primetheengine.

9.ReadtheOperator's Manualbeforechecking theengine-oillevel.

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1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardsofhandorfoot,impeller andauger—donotplaceyourhandinthechute;remove theignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicing orperformingmaintenance.

133-8061

decal115-5660

decal117-9103

117-9103(Model38742only)

OrderPartNo.1 17-6046

1.Warning—readthe

Operator'sManual.

decal133-8061

2.Cutting/dismemberment hazard,impeller—shutoff theengineandwaitfor theaugertostopbefore leavingthemachine.

3.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders asafedistanceawayfrom themachine.

4.Fuelspillhazard—donot tipmachinebackward.

5.Engineswitchon10.Plugthemachineinto

6.Engineswitchoff

7.Primer

8.Pushtheprimer3timesto primetheengine.

9.ReadtheOperator's Manualbeforechecking theengine-oillevel.

powertheelectricstarter.

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Setup

UnfoldingtheHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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InstallingtheDischargeChute

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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FillingtheEnginewithOil

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

AdjustingtheControlCable

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

RefertoAdjustingtheControlCable(page13).

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ProductOverview

Inspecttheelectricalcordbeforepluggingitinto apowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,replace it.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot startingthemachine.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwearloose jewelry.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe

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

•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,

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

Figure7

1.Dischargechute7.Electric-startbutton

2.Discharge-chutehandle8.Ignitionkey

3.Fuel-tankcap

4.Controlbar10.Oil-drainplug

5.Recoil-starthandle

6.Primer

(electric-startmodelonly)

9.Chokelever

11.Oil-llcap

Specications

ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight

38741

38742

37.2kg

(82lb)122cm54cm107cm

39.5kg

(87lb)

(48inches)(21inches)(42inches)

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housingheighttoclearagravelorcrushed-rock surface.

FuelSafety

Fuelisextremelyammableandexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers.

•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachineontheground beforelling,notinavehicleoronanobject.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.

Replacethefuelcapsecurelyandwipeupspills.

•Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan

openameorsparks.

•Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer,outofthe

reachofchildren.

•Whenfuelisinthetank,tipthemachineonlyas

directedintheinstructions.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.

•Two-stagemodelsonly:Adjustthecollector

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Forelectric-startmodelsonly:Useextension

cordsandreceptaclesasspeciedinthemanual.

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FillingtheFuelTank

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%

MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such

asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolby volume.Performanceproblemsand/orengine damagemayresultwhichmaynotbecovered underwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Donotllabovethebottomofthefueltankneck (Figure8).

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Figure8

Important:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythe

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

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe

machineandalwaysuseastickorthe snow-cleanouttool(ifprovided).

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Figure9

•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe

dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.

Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart ofyourbodyorclothingawayfrommovingor rotatingparts.

•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas

wherepropertydamagecanoccur.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat

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causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,

especiallywhenoperatingthemachineinreverse.

•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm

holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe

machineonaslope.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility

orlight.

•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupthe

machine.

•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepower

totheauger.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe

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

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile

theengineisrunning,exceptasdirectedinthe instructions.

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,

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

•Ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally,shutoff

theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.

•Donotruntheengineindoors;exhaustfumesare

dangerous.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby

attemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.

•Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore

startingtheengine.

•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe

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

•Neveroperatethemachineathightransport

speedsonslipperysurfaces.

StartingtheEngine

UsingElectricStart

Note:Removeyourglovewhenyoupushintheprimersothataircannotescapefromtheprimerhole.

Important:Donotusetheprimerorthechokeiftheenginehasbeenrunningandishot.Excessive

primingmayoodtheengineandpreventitfromstarting.

Tousetheelectricstarter(electric-startmodelsonly),connectapowercordtotheelectric-startplug-inrst andthentoagroundfaultcircuitinterrupter(GFCI)poweroutlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugepowercord recommendedforoutdoorusethatisnotlongerthan15m(50ft).

WARNING

Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,causingashockorre.

Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforepluggingitintoapowersource.Ifthecord isdamaged,donotuseit.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcordimmediately .Contactan AuthorizedServiceDealerforassistance.

Important:Runtheelectricstarternomorethan10timesatintervalsof5secondson,then5seconds

off.Runningtheelectricstarterextensivelycanoverheatanddamageit.Iftheenginedoesnotstart afterthisseriesofattempts,waitatleast40minutestoallowthestartertocoolbeforeattemptingto startitagain.Iftheenginedoesnotstartafterthesecondseriesofattempts,takethemachinetoan AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

Iftherecoilstarterdoesnotoperateproperly,itmaybefrozen.Thawoutthestarterbeforeattemptingto startthemachine.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapowersource,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty(electric-startmodelsonly).

Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenotstartingthemachine.

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Figure10

UsingRecoilStart

Note:Removeyourglovewhenyoupushintheprimersothataircannotescapefromtheprimerhole.

Important:Donotusetheprimerorthechokeiftheenginehasbeenrunningandishot.Excessive

primingmayoodtheengineandpreventitfromstarting.

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EngagingtheRotorBlades

Toengagetherotorblades,holdthecontrolbar againstthehandle(Figure12).

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Figure11

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Figure12

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DisengagingtheRotor Blades

Todisengagetherotorblades,releasethecontrolbar (Figure13).

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Figure15

1.Chutehandle2.Chute-deectorhandle

Figure13

ShuttingOfftheEngine

Toshutofftheengine,turntheignitionkey counterclockwisetotheOFFposition(Figure14).

Figure14

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ClearingaClogged DischargeChute

Toclearthechute:

•Shuttheengineoff!

•Wait10secondstoensurethattherotorblades

havestoppedrotating.

•Alwaysuseaclean-outtool;neveruseyourhands.

OperatingTips

WARNING

Therotorbladescanthrowstones,toys, andotherforeignobjectsandcauseserious personalinjurytoyouorbystanders.

•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofall

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objectsthattherotorbladescouldpickup andthrow.

•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthe areaofoperation.

AdjustingtheDischarge ChuteandChuteDeector

Toadjustthedischargechute,movethechutehandle andthechute-deectorhandleasshown(Figure15).

•Removethesnowassoonaspossibleafteritfalls.

•Overlapeachswathtoensurecompletesnow

removal.

•Dischargethesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.

•Ifthemachinedoesnotpropelitselfforwardon

slipperysurfacesorinheavysnow,pushforward onthehandle,butallowthemachinetoworkat itsownpace.

•Themachinemayleaverubbermarksonnew

brushedorlight-coloredconcrete.T estonan inconspicuouslocationbeforeuse.Thesemarks arenotpermanent.

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AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel

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

•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30

days,refertoStorage(page17)forimportant information.

•Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowing

snowtopreventfreeze-upofthecollectorand impeller.

PreventingFreeze-upafter Use

•Lettheenginerunforafewminutestoprevent

movingpartsfromfreezing.Shutofftheengine, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremoveice andsnowfromthemachine.

•Cleanoffanysnowandicefromthebaseofthe

chute.

•Rotatethedischargechuteleftandrighttofree

itfromanyicebuildup.

•WiththeignitionkeyintheOFFposition,pullthe

recoil-starthandleseveraltimesorconnectthe electricalcordtoapowersourceandthemachine andpushtheelectric-startbuttononcetoprevent therecoilstarterand/ortheelectricstarterfrom freezingup(electric-startmodelsonly).

•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand

movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessive forcewhentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyou havedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart,start theengineandletitrunforafewminutes.

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Afterthersthour

Aftertherst2hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checkthecontrolcableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary .

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

•Checkthecontrolcableandadjustitifnecessary.

•InspecttherotorbladesandhaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacetherotor bladesandscraperifnecessary.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Servicethesparkplugandreplaceitifnecessary.

•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary .

•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectthedrivebeltandreplaceitifnecessary.

•Preparethemachineforstorage.

MaintenanceSafety

Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbefore performinganymaintenanceonthemachine:

•Beforeservicing,adjusting,orcleaningthe

machine,shutofftheengineandremovethe key.Ifmajorrepairsareeverneeded,contactan AuthorizedServiceDealer.

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhileperformingan

adjustmentorrepairtoprotectyoureyesfrom foreignobjectsthatthemachinemaythrow.

•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper

tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafe workingcondition.

•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.

PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts andaccessories.

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Figure16

1.Controlbar2.1/16inchto1/8inch(2 mmto3mm)gap

CheckingandAdjustingthe ControlCable

CheckingtheControlCable

ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour—Checkthe

controlcableandadjustitif necessary.

Yearly—Checkthecontrolcableandadjustit ifnecessary .

Movethecontrolbarbacktowardthehandleto removetheslackinthecontrolcable(Figure16).

Note:Ensurethata1/16inchto1/8inch(2mmto

3mm)gapexistsbetweenthecontrolbarandthe handle(Figure16).

Important:Thecontrolcablemustcontainsome

slackwhenyoudisengagethecontrolbarforthe rotorbladestostopproperly.

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AdjustingtheControlCable

1.Slideupthespringcoverandunhookthespring fromtheadjusterlink(Figure17).

Figure17

1.Adjusterlink

2.Z-tting

Note:Youcanpulluptheadjusterlinkand

cabletomakeunhookingthespringeasier.

3.Springcover

4.Unhookthespringhere.

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Figure18

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1.Upperendofspring

2.Inserttheupperendof springintothishole

3.Pivotpoint

4.Removetheupperendof springfromthishole

Note:Thebeltmayslip(squeal)inwet

conditions;todryoutthedrivesystem,startthe rotorandrunitwithoutaloadfor30seconds.

2.MovetheZ-ttingtoahigherorlowerholeon theadjusterlinkasneededtoobtainthe1/16 inchto1/8inch(2mmto3mm)gapbetween thecontrolbarandthehandle(Figure17).

Note:MovingtheZ-ttinghigherdecreasesthe

gapbetweenthecontrolbarandthehandle; movingitlowerincreasesthegap.

3.Hookthespringtotheadjusterlinkandslidethe springcoverovertheadjusterlink.

4.Checktheadjustment;refertoCheckingthe

ControlCable(page12).

Note:Afterextendeduse,thedrivebeltmay

wearandloseitsproperbelttension.Ifthedrive beltslips(continuouslysqueals)underaheavy load,disconnectthespringfromtheadjustorlink andmovetheupperendofthespringtothehole thatisfurtherfromthepivotpointinthecontrol bar(Figure18).Thenconnectthespringtothe adjustorlinkandadjustthecontrolcable.

InspectingtheRotorBlades

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Inspecttherotorblades

andhaveanAuthorizedService Dealerreplacetherotorbladesand scraperifnecessary .

Beforeeachsession,inspecttherotorbladesfor wear.Whenarotor-bladeedgehasworndownto thewear-indicatorhole,haveanAuthorizedService Dealerreplacetherotorbladesandthescraper (Figure19).

1.Thewear-indicatorholeis intact;youdonotneedto replacetherotorblades.

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Figure19

2.Thewear-indicatorholeis exposed;replacetherotor bladesandscraper.

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ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours

8.Withthemachineintheoperatingposition,

carefullypouroilintotheoil-llholetothepoint ofoverow(Figure23).

Yearly

Ifpossible,runtheengineforafewminutesbefore changingtheoiltowarmit.Warmoilowsbetterand carriesmorecontaminants.

EngineOilSpecications

Engineoilcapacity

OilviscosityRefertoFigure22.

APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher

1.Siphonthefuelfromthefueltankintoan approvedfuelcontainer,orruntheengineuntil itshutsoff.

2.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

3.Placeanoil-drainpanundertheoil-drainplug, removetheplug,andtipthemachinebackward anddraintheusedoilinthepan(Figure20).

0.60L(20oz)

Note:Youmaytipthemachineforward(handle

up)tomakeaddingoileasier.Rememberto returnthemachinetotheoperatingposition beforecheckingtheoillevel.

Important:Donottipthemachineallthe

wayforwardontoitsnose,orfuelmayleak outofthemachine.

UseFigure22belowtoselectthebestoil viscosityfortheoutdoortemperaturerange expected.

Figure20

4.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemachineto theoperatingposition.

5.Installtheoil-drainplugandtightenitsecurely.

6.Cleanaroundtheoil-llcap(Figure21).

Figure21

1.Oil-llcap

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Figure22

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Figure23

9.Wait3minutesfortheoiltosettleandadd

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enoughoiltobringittothepointofoverow.

10.Screwtheoil-llcapintotheoil-llhole,and tightenitsecurelybyhand.

7.Unscrewtheoil-llcapandremoveit(Figure

21).

11.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

12.Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal recyclingcenter.

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ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Servicethesparkplugand

replaceitifnecessary.

UseaNGKBPR6ESorChampionRN9YCspark plugorequivalent.

1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

2.Rotatethedischargechutesothatitfaces forward.

3.Removethedischargechutebyremovingthe3 screwsholdingthechuteandthescrewsholding thechuteseal(Figure24).

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Figure25

1.Screw(4)3.Sparkplug

2.Shroud4.Spark-plugwire

Figure24

4.Removethe4screwsthatsecuretheshroud (Figure25).

5.Removethefuel-tankcap.

6.Removetheshroud(Figure25).

7.Installthefuel-tankcap.

8.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

9.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.

10.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.

Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,or

dirtysparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodes becausegritenteringthecylindercan damagetheengine.

11.Setthegapontheplugto0.030inch(0.76mm) asshowninFigure26.

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Figure26

1.Center-electrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)

2.Sideelectrode

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12.Installthesparkplugandtorqueitto20to22 ft-lb(27to30N-m).

13.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

Note:Ensurethatthebreathertubeisrouted

abovethespark-plugwireasshowninFigure

27.

Figure27

1.Breathertube

2.Carburetordrainbolt

ReplacingtheDriveBelt

Ifthedrivebeltbecomesworn,oil-soaked,excessively cracked,frayed,orotherwisedamaged,replacethe belt.

1.Removethedrive-beltcoverbyremovingthe3 boltsasshowninFigure28.

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Figure28

14.Removethefuel-tankcap.

15.Installtheshroudwiththescrewsthatyou removedinstep4.

Note:Ensurethattheupperandlowershrouds

ttogetherinthesidegrooves.

16.Installthefuel-tankcap.

17.Installthechuteseal,thedischargechute,and thedischarge-chutehandleontothemachine usingthehardwarethatyouremovedinstep3.

Note:Thesmallscrewgoesthroughthe

smallholeinthechutesealatthefrontofthe discharge-chuteopening.

1.Drive-beltcover6.Drivebelt

2.Bolt(3)7.Rotorshaft

3.Rotor-pulleybolt

4.Curvedwasher

5.Rotorpulley10.Enginepulley

8.Brakespring(unhookfrom idlerarmhere)

9.Idlerpulley

2.Unhookthebrakespringfromtheidlerarmto releasethebelttension(Figure28).

3.Removethescrewandcurvedwasherthat holdstherotorpulley(Figure28).

4.Removetherotorpulleyandthedrivebelt (Figure28).

5.Installthenewdrivebelt,routingitasshownin

Figure29.

1.Brakespring(installon

idlerarmhere)

2.Idlerpulley4.Rotorpulley

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Figure29

3.Enginepulley

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Note:Routethenewdrivebeltrstaroundthe

enginepulley,thentheidlerpulley,andnally aroundthelooserotorpulleypositionedjust abovetherotorshaft(Figure28).

6.Installtherotorpulleyontotherotorshaft(Figure

28).

7.Installthecurvedwasherandtherotor-pulley boltandtightenthemsecurely(Figure28).

Note:Theconcavesideofthecurvedwasher

goesagainsttheoutsideofthepulley.

8.Installthebrakespringontotheidlerarm(Figure

29).

9.Installthedrive-beltcoverwiththeboltsthatyou removedinstep1.

Note:Ensurethatthedrivebeltisproperly

adjustedandoperating;refertoCheckingthe

ControlCable(page12)andAdjustingthe ControlCable(page13).

Storage

StoringtheMachine

WARNING

Fuelfumesarehighlyammable,explosive, anddangerousifinhaled.Ifyoustorethe productinanareawithanopename,thefuel fumesmayigniteandcauseanexplosion.

•Donotstorethemachineinahouse(living area),basement,oranyotherareawhere ignitionsourcesmaybepresent,such ashotwaterandspaceheaters,clothes dryers,furnaces,andotherappliances.

•Donottipthemachineeitherforward orbackwardwithfuelinthefueltank; otherwise,fuelmayleakoutofthe machine.

•Donotstorethemachinewithitshandle tippeddownontotheground;otherwise, oilleaksintotheenginecylinderandonto theground,andtheenginedoesnotstart orrun.

1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheseason,addfuel stabilizertofreshfuelasdirectedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

Important:Donotstorefuellonger

thanthatsuggestedbythefuel-stabilizer manufacturer.

2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.

3.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,andsiphon thefueltankorruntheengineuntilitshutsoff.

4.Starttheengineandrunituntilitshutsoff.

5.Chokeorprimetheengine,startitathirdtime, andruntheengineuntilitdoesnotstart.

6.Drainthefuelinthecarburetorthroughthe carburetor-drainboltintoanapprovedgasoline container.

7.Disposeofunusedfuelproperly.Recycleit accordingtolocalcodes,oruseitinyour automobile.

8.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheengine oil.RefertoChangingtheEngineOil(page14).

9.Removethesparkplug.

10.Squirt10ml(2tsp)ofoilintothespark-plughole.

11.Installthesparkplugbyhandandthentorqueit to27to30N∙m(20to22ft-lb).

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12.WiththeignitionkeyintheOFFposition,pullthe recoil-starthandleslowlytodistributetheoilon theinsideofthecylinder.

13.Cleanthemachine.

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

15.Tightenanyloosefasteners.Repairorreplace anydamagedparts.

16.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dry placeoutofthereachofchildren.Allowthe enginetocoolbeforestoringthemachineinany enclosure.

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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.

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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