Toro Power Max 1028LXE, power max 1128OXE Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3358-623RevA

PowerMax™1028LXESnowthrower

ModelNo.38640—SerialNo.270000001andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.

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

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts, oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealerorToroCustomerServiceandhave themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready. Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe spaceprovided.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002.

Theenclosed

Engine Owner’ s Man ual

issupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems, maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.

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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.

ThissnowthrowermeetsorexceedstheB71.3 specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards Instituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.

Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanual beforetheengineiseverstarted.

Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalert youtopotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyall safetymessagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoid possibleinjuryordeath.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthissnowthrower couldresultininjuryordeath.Toreducethis potential,complywiththefollowingsafety instructions.

Training

•Read,understandandfollowallinstructionsonthe machineandinthemanual(s)beforeoperatingthis unit.Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsand theproperuseoftheequipment.Knowhowtostop theunitanddisengagethecontrolsquickly .

•Neverallowchildrentooperatetheequipment. Neverallowadultstooperatetheequipmentwithout properinstruction.

•Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons, particularlysmallchildren.

•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling, especiallywhenoperatingthesnowthrowerin reverse.

Preparation

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

•Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore startingtheengine.

•Donotoperatetheequipmentwithoutwearing adequatewintergarments.Avoidloosetting clothingthatcangetcaughtinmovingparts.Wear footwearthatwillimprovefootingonslippery surfaces.

•Handlefuelwithcare;itishighlyammable.

–Useanapprovedfuelcontainer.

–Neveraddfueltoarunningengineorhotengine.

–Fillfueltankoutdoorswithextremecare.Never

llfueltankindoors.

–Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleorona

truckortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Always

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placecontainersontheground,awayfromyour vehicle,beforelling.

–Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment

fromthetruckortrailerandrefuelitonthe ground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatrailerwithaportablecontainer, ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.

–Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof

thefueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimes, untilrefuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzle lock-opendevice.

–Replacegasolinecapsecurelyandwipeupspilled

fuel.

–Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing

immediately.

•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby themanufacturerforallunitswithelectricstarting motors.

•Adjustthecollectorhousingtocleargravelor crushedrocksurface.

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile theengineisrunning(exceptwhenspecically recommendedbymanufacturer).

•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduring operationorwhileperforminganadjustmentor repairtoprotecteyesfromforeignobjectsthatmay bethrownfromthemachine.

Operation

•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts. Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

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

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine, removetheignitionkey,thoroughlyinspectthesnow throwerforanydamage,andrepairthedamage beforerestartingandoperatingthesnowthrower.

•Iftheunitshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stop theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause. Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.

•Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperating position,beforeuncloggingtheauger/impeller housingordischargechute,andwhenmakingany repairs,adjustmentsorinspections.

•Whencleaning,repairingorinspectingthesnow thrower,stoptheengineandmakecertainthe auger/impellerandallmovingpartshavestopped. Disconnectthesparkplugwireandkeepthewire

awayfromtheplugtopreventsomeonefrom accidentallystartingtheengine.

•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting theengineandfortransportingthesnowthrower inoroutofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors; exhaustfumesaredangerous.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.

•Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutproper guards,andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplace andworking.

•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas wherepropertydamagecanoccur.Keepchildren andothersaway.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattempting toclearsnowattoofastarate.

•Neveroperatethemachineathightransportspeeds onslipperysurfaces.Lookbehindandusecarewhen operatinginreverse.

•Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhensnow throweristransportedornotinuse.

•Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedby themanufacturerofthesnowthrower(suchaswheel weights,counterweights,orcabs).

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

•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.

ClearingaCloggedDischarge Chute

Handcontactwiththerotatingrotorbladesinsidethe dischargechuteisthemostcommoncauseofinjury associatedwithsnowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto cleanoutthedischargechute.Toclearthechute:

•Shuttheengineoff!

•Wait10secondstobesuretherotorbladeshave stoppedrotating.

•Alwaysuseacleanouttool,notyourhands.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper tightnesstobesuretheequipmentisinsafeworking condition.

•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltank insideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothes

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dryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringin anyenclosure.

•AlwaysrefertotheOperator’sManualforimportant detailsifthesnowthroweristobestoredforan extendedperiod.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as necessary.

•Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowingsnow topreventfreeze-upoftherotorblades.

ToroSnowthrowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toToroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou mustknow.

•Rotatingauger/impellercancutofforinjure ngersorhands.Staybehindthehandlesandaway fromthedischargeopeningwhileoperatingthe snowthrower.Keepyourface,hands,feet,and

anyotherpartofyourbodyorclothingaway frommovingorrotatingparts.

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting, troubleshooting,orrepairingthesnowthrower,stop

theengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostop.Disconnectthewirefrom thesparkplugandkeepitawayfromthespark plugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally startingtheengine.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,stopthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayintheoperating positionandreleasethelefthand(traction)lever. Whilerunningtheauger/impeller,pushdownon thehandlestoraisethefrontofthesnowthrower afewinches(centimeters)offthepavement.Then liftthehandlesquicklytobumpthefrontofthe snowthroweronthepavement.Repeatifnecessary untilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischargechute.

•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping thefrontofthesnowthrower,stoptheengine,wait

forallmovingpartstostop,andusethecleanout tool;neveruseyourhand.

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

•Donotsmokewhilehandlinggasoline.

•Donotusethesnowthroweronaroof.

•Donottouchtheenginewhileitisrunningorsoon afterithasstoppedbecausetheenginemaybehot enoughtocauseaburn.

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

•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.

•Whenstoringthesnowthrowerformorethan 30days,drainthefuelfromthefueltanktoprevent apotentialhazard.Storefuelinanapprovedfuel container.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch beforestoringthesnowthrower.

•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand accessories.

SafetyandInstructional Decals

Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsare

locatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replace damageddecals.

53-7670

1.Cutting/dismembermentoffoot,auger

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106-4525

Reorderpartno.1 12-6632

1.Fast

3.Slow

2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds

112-6619

Reorderpartno.1 12-6606

1.Donotplaceyourhandinthechute;stoptheenginebefore leavingtheoperator’sposition,usethetoolclearthechute.

TecumsehPartNo.36501

1.Primer

TecumsehPartNo.35077

1.Keyignition5.Increasingscale

2.Engagetostarttheengine

6.Slow

3.Disengagetostopthe engine

7.Stoptheengine

4.Fast

TecumsehPartNo.37119

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112-6622

1.Leftturncontrol3.Auger/impeller drive—squeezetheleverto engage;releasethelever todisengage.

5.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

7.Thrownobjects,keep bystandersasafedistance fromthesnowthrower.

2.Tractiondrive—squeeze thelevertoengage;release thelevertodisengage.

4.Rightturncontrol6.Donotplaceyourhand inthechute;stopthe enginebeforeleavingthe operator’sposition,usethe tooltoclearthechute.

8.Keepawayfrommoving parts,removethe ignitionkeyandread theinstructionsbefore servicingorperforming maintenance.

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

Qty.

Use

Handlebolts4 Curvedwashers

Locknuts4

Installtheupperhandle.

Nopartsrequired

–

Installthewheelclutchcableends

Nopartsrequired

–

Installthetractioncontrollinkage.

Carriagebolts

Locknuts2

Installthechutecontrolrod.

Cabletie

Connectthewiretotheheadlight.

Nopartsrequired

–

Filltheenginewithoil.

Nopartsrequired

–

Checkthetirepressure.

Nopartsrequired

–

Checktheskidsandscraper.

Nopartsrequired

–

Checktheoperationofthetractiondrive.

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1.InstallingtheUpperHandle

4Handlebolts

Curvedwashers

4Locknuts

Procedure

Note:Donotremovetherubberbandonthecables

untilyouhaveinstalledtheupperhandle.

1.Liftandrotatetheupperhandleandpositionitover thelowerhandle(Figure3).

Important:Routethecablesattachedtothe QuickStickinsidetheupperhandlelegsand ensurethatthecablesandthewireforthe headlightarenotpinchedbetweenthehandle sections.

Figure3

1.Cables

2.Securetheupperhandlewith4handlebolts, 4curvedwashers,and4locknutsfromtheloose partsbag(Figure4).

Figure4

2.InstallingtheWheelClutch CableEnds

Procedure

1.Unwrapthecableendsfromthelowerhandle (Figure5).

Figure5

2.Routeeithertheleftorrightcableendoverthelower handleandinsertthecableendintotheholeinthe correspondingwheelclutchlever(Figure6).

Figure6

1.Wheelclutchlever

3.Removethenutandwasherfromthehandle,attach thecableclamponthecabletothehandle,install thewasherandthenut,andhandtightenthenut (Figure7).

Figure7

1.Cableclamp(2)

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Important:Ensurethatthecurvedsideofthe cableclampisagainstthehandleandthatthe cableisroutedbelowtheclampbolt.Thecable mustbeinastraightlinefromthecableclamp tothepointwhereitattachestothewheelclutch lever.

4.Pullthecablejacketdowngentlyuntilthewheel clutchleverisdownandtheslackisoutofthecable, thentightenthecableclampnutsecurely(

Figure8).

Figure8

5.Squeezetheleverfully,thencheckthegapbetween thebottomofthehandleandthewheelclutchlever end(

Figure9).

Figure9

Note:Thegapshouldbeapproximatelythe

thicknessofapencil(1/4inchor6mm).Ifitis greater,loosenthecableclampnut,slidethecable jacketupslightly,tightenthecableclampnut,and checkthegapagain.

6.Repeatsteps2through5fortheothercable.

3.InstallingtheTraction

ControlLinkage

Procedure

1.Removethehairpincotterandwasherfromthe lowerendofthespeedcontrolrodandinsertthe lowerendoftherodintothelowerlinkarmsothat thebentendofthespeedcontrolrodfacesrearward (Figure10).

Figure10

2.Securethelowerendofthespeedcontrolrodwith thewasherandhairpincotterthatyoupreviously removed.

3.Removethehairpincotterandtheouterwasher fromthetrunnionontheupperendofthespeed controlrod(Figure11).

Figure11

1.Speedselectorlever

3.Innerwasher

2.Trunnion

4.Outerwasher

Note:T omakeinstallationeasier,leavetheat washeronthetrunnion(Figure11).

4.ShiftthespeedselectorleverintoPositionR2.

5.Rotatethelowerlinkarmfullyupward (counterclockwise)(

Figure12).

Figure12

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6.Liftuponthespeedcontrolrodandinsertthe trunnionintotheholeinthespeedselectorlever (Figure11).

Note:Ifthetrunniondoesnottintothehole whenyouliftuponthespeedcontrolrod,rotatethe trunnionupwardordownwardonthespeedcontrol roduntilitts.

7.Securethetrunnionandupperendofthespeed controlrodwiththeouterwasherandahairpin cotteryoupreviouslyremoved.

Note:Foreasierinstallation,lookdownthrough theopeninginthespeedselector(Figure13).

Figure13

1.Speedselector

4.InstallingtheChuteControl

Rod

Carriagebolts

2Locknuts

Procedure

1.UnwraptheQuickStickandrotateitsothatitis uprightandinthecenter.

2.Holdthebluetriggercapdownandpullthelever fullyrearward.

Note:Thedischargechuteanddeectorshould faceforward.Iftheydonot,holdthebluetrigger capdown(butdonotmovetheQuickStick)and rotatethedischargechuteuntiltheydo.

3.Aligntheattenedbackendofthelongchute controlrodwiththeattenedfrontendoftheshort rodthatextendsfromthecontrolpanelsothatthey nesttogether(Figure14).

Figure14

1.Shortrod

2.Longchutecontrolrod

4.Insertthefrontendoftherodintotheopeningin thebackofthechutegearcoveruntilitslidesinto thechutegear(Figure15).

Figure15

5.Aligntheholesinthenestedendsoftherodsand insert2carriagebolts(intheloosepartsbag)through theshortrodfromtheleftsideofthesnowthrower (fromtheoperatingposition).

6.Insertthecableclipthatsupportsthedeector cableontotheforwardcarriagebolt,andsecurethe carriageboltswithlocknutsfromtheloosepartsbag (Figure16).

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Figure16

1.Cableclip2.Deectorcable

7.HoldthebluetriggercapdownandrotatetheQuick Stickinacircletoensurethatthechuteanddeector operatesmoothly.

5.ConnectingtheWiretothe

Headlight

Cabletie

Procedure

1.Insertthewireconnectoronthelooseendofthe wirestraightintothebackoftheheadlightuntilitis securelyinplace(Figure17).

Figure17

1.Plasticcliponwire connector

3.Cabletie

2.U-bolt

Note:Ensurethattheplasticcliponthewire connectorisonthebottom(Figure17).

2.Secureacabletie(fromtheloosepartsbag)around thewireandthehandleaboutaninch(2.5cm)below theU-bolt(Figure17).

6.FillingtheEnginewithOil

Procedure

Yoursnowthrowercomeswith26oz.ofoilinthe engine.

Note:Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoillevel andaddoilifnecessary.

Max.ll:26oz.(0.77l),type:automotivedetergent oilwithanAPIserviceclassicationofSF,SG,SH,SJ, SL,orhigher.

•Fortemperaturesabove32°F(0°C),useSAE30W .

•Fortemperaturesbetween0°Fand32°F(-18°Cto 0°C),useSAE5W30orSAE10W .

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

1.Removethedipstickandslowlypouroilintotheoil lltubetoraisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkonthe dipstick.Donotoverll.(

Figure18).

Figure18

2.Installthedipsticksecurely.

Note:Donotspilloilaroundtheoillltube;oil couldleakontotractionpartsandcausethetraction toslip.

7.CheckingtheTirePressure

Procedure

Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping. Reducethepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween17 and20psi(116and137kPa).

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8.CheckingtheSkidsand Scraper

Procedure

RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsandScraper inMaintenance.

9.CheckingtheTractionDrive Operation

Procedure

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted, thesnowthrowermaymoveinthedirection oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury and/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit properly,ifnecessary.

Important:T ooperatethetractiondrive,you mustoperatethesnowthrowerwiththeself-propel featureengaged.RefertoFreewheelingorUsing theSelf-propelDrive.

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine.

2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto OperatingtheSpeedSelector.

3.Squeezethelefthand(traction)levertothehand-grip (

Figure19).

Figure19

Thesnowthrowershouldmoverearward.Ifthe snowthrowerdoesnotmoveormovesforward, completethefollowing:

A.Releasethetractionleverandstoptheengine.

B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeedselector

lever(Figure11).

C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)onthe

speedcontrolrod(Figure11).

D.Connectthetrunniontothespeedselectorlever

(Figure11).

4.Releasethetractionlever.

5.MovethespeedselectortothePosition1;referto OperatingtheSpeedSelector.

6.Squeezethelefthand(traction)levertothehand-grip (

Figure19).

Thesnowthrowershouldmoveforward.Ifthe snowthrowerdoesnotmoveormovesrearward, completethefollowing:

A.Releasethetractionleverandstoptheengine.

B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeedselector

lever(Figure11).

C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)on

thespeedcontrolrod(Figure11).

D.Connectthetrunniontothespeedselectorlever

(Figure11).

7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthisprocedure untilnoadjustmentsarerequired.

Important:Ifthesnowthrowermoveswhenthe tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe tractioncable(refertoCheckingandAdjusting theTractionCable)ortakethesnowthrowertoan AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

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ProductOverview

Figure20

1.Auger/impellerlever8.Engineoillltube/dipstick

2.Speedselectorlever9.Chutedeector

3.QuickStickdischarge chutecontrol

10.Dischargechute

4.Tractionlever

11.Fuelshutoffvalve

5.Wheelclutchlever(2)12.Skid(2)

6.Headlight13.Auger

7.Fueltank

14.Scraper

Figure21

1.Ignitionswitch4.Primer

2.Choke

5.Electricstarter

3.Throttle6.Recoilstarter

Figure22

1.Snowcleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

FillingtheFuelTank

Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive. Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyou andothers.

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

•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineis cold.Wipeupspills.

•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingor aroundanopenameorsparks.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer, outofthereachofchildren.

Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedregulargasoline fromamajorname-brandservicestation(Figure23).

Important:T oreducestartingproblems,add fuelstabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwith gasolinelessthan30daysold.

Do not add oil to

the gasoline.

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Figure23

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthesparkplugwire(Figure24).

Figure24

2.MovethethrottletotheFastposition(Figure25).

Figure25

3.Rotatethefuelshutoffvalvecounterclockwiseto openit(Figure26).

Figure26

4.RotatethechoketotheOnposition(Figure27).

Figure27

5.Inserttheignitionkey(Figure28).

Figure28

6.Firmlypushintheprimer3timeswithyourthumb, holdingtheprimerinforasecondbeforereleasing iteachtime(Figure29).

Figure29

Note:Takeyourgloveoffwhenyoupushinthe

primersothataircannotescapefromtheprimer hole.

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Note:Primingexcessivelymayoodtheengineand preventitfromstarting.

7.Startthesnowthrowerusingtherecoilstarterorthe electricstarter(

Figure30).

Figure30

Important:Topreventdamagingtheelectric

starter,runitnomorethan10timesatintervals of5secondson,then5secondsoff.Iftheengine doesnotstartafterthisseriesofattempts,allow thestartertocoolforatleast40minutesbefore tryingtostartitagain.Iftheenginestilldoes notstart,takethesnowthrowertoanAuthorized ServiceDealerforservice.

8.Disconnectthecordfromtheelectricstarterand theoutlet.

9.Whentheenginestarts,setthechoketothe 3/4position.Astheenginewarmsup,setthechoke tothe1/2position.Whentheengineiswarm,set thechoketotheOffposition.

Ifyouleavethesnowthrowerpluggedintoa poweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystart thesnowthrowerandinjurepeopleordamage property.

Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot startingthesnowthrower.

StoppingtheEngine

1.MovethethrottletotheStopposition(Figure31).

Figure31

2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebyrotatingitclockwise (

Figure32).

Figure32

4.Pulltherecoilstarter3or4times.Thishelpsprevent therecoilstarterfromfreezingup.

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OperatingtheTractionDrive

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted, thesnowthrowermaymoveinthedirection oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury and/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjust itproperly,ifnecessary;refertoCheckingthe TractionDriveOperationinSetupformore information.

Important:T ooperatethetractiondrive,you mustoperatethesnowthrowerwiththeself-propel featureengaged.RefertoFreewheelingorUsing theSelf-propelDrive.

1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezethelefthand (traction)levertothehandgrip(

Figure33).

Figure33

2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetractionlever.

UsingtheWheelClutchLevers

Thewheelclutchleversallowyoutomomentarily disengagethedrivetooneorbothwheelswiththe tractiondriveleverstillengaged.Thisenablesyouto turnandmaneuverthesnowthrowereasily.

Note:Holdingdownthetractionleveragainstthe handleengagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.

Toturnthesnowthrowertotheright,liftuponthe rightwheelclutchleverandsqueezeittowardthehandle (

Figure34).

Figure34

Note:Thisdisengagesthedrivetotherightwheelwhile

theleftwheelcontinuesdriving,andthesnowthrower turnstotheright.

Note:Similarly,squeezingtheleftwheelclutchlever turnsthesnowthrowertotheleft.

Whenyoucompletetheturn,releasethewheelclutch lever,andthedrivere-engagesbothwheels(

Figure35).

Figure35

Momentarilysqueezingandreleasingtheleftorright wheelclutchleveralsoallowsforsteeringadjustmentsto keepthesnowthrowergoinginastraightline,especially indeepsnow .

Squeezingbothwheelclutchleverssimultaneously disengagesthedrivetobothwheels.Thisenablesyou tomanuallymovethesnowthrowerbackwardwithout stoppingtoshiftitintoareversegear.Italsoallowsyou tomaneuverandtransportthesnowthrowermoreeasily whentheengineisnotrunning.

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OperatingtheSpeedSelector

Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reversegears. Tochangespeeds,releasethetractionleverandshiftthe speedselectorlevertothedesiredposition(Figure36). Theleverlocksinanotchateachspeedselection.

Figure36

OperatingtheAuger/Impeller Drive

1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeezethe righthand(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip (

Figure37).

Figure37

2.Tostoptheaugerandimpeller,releasetheright handlever.

Important:Whenyouengageboththe auger/impellerleverandthetractionlever,the tractionleverlockstheauger/impellerlever down,freeingyourrighthand.T oreleaseboth levers,simplyreleasethelefthand(traction) lever.

3.Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotatewhen youreleasetheauger/impellerlever,donotoperate thesnowthrower.Checktheauger/impellercable (refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller Cable)andadjustitifnecessary.Otherwise,takethe snowthrowertoanAuthorizedDealerforservice.

Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotate whenyoureleasetheauger/impellerlever,you couldseriouslyinjureyourselforothers.

Donotoperatethesnowthrower.Takeittoan AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

OperatingtheQuickStick®

HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStick tomovethedischargechuteandthechutedeector. Releasethetriggercaptolockthedischargechuteand chutedeectorintoposition(Figure38).

Figure38

MovingtheDischargeChute

HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick Sticktothelefttomovethedischargechutetotheleft; movetheQuickSticktotherighttomovethedischarge chutetotheright(Figure39).

Figure39

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•Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe DischargeChuteLatch.

•Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasitdoes totheright,ensurethatthecableisroutedtothe insideofthehandles.RefertoInstallingtheUpper Handle.

•Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyourelease thetriggercap,refertoAdjustingtheDischarge ChuteLatch.

MovingtheChuteDeector

HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick Stickforwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveit rearwardtoraisethechutedeector(Figure40).

Figure40

UncloggingtheDischarge Chute

Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisnosnow comingoutofthedischargechute,thedischargechute maybeclogged.

•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping thefrontofthesnowthrower,stoptheengine,

waitforallmovingpartstostop,anduseastick; neveruseyourhand.

Important:Uncloggingthedischargechuteby bumpingthefrontofthesnowthroweronthe pavementmaycausetheskidstomove.Adjust theskidsandtightentheskidboltssecurely.

PreventingFreeze-up

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

•Afterusingthesnowthrower,lettheenginerunfora fewminutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing. Engagetheauger/impellertoclearanyremaining snowfrominsidethehousing.RotatetheQuick Sticktopreventitfromfreezing.Stoptheengine, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremoveallice andsnowfromthesnowthrower.

•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoilstarterhandle severaltimestopreventtherecoilstarterfrom freezingup.

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OperatingTips

Whenthesnowthrowerisinoperation,the impellerandaugercanrotateandcutoffor injurehandsandfeet.

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

•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.

•AlwayssetthethrottletotheFastpositionwhen throwingsnow.

•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthewheels slip,shiftthesnowthrowerintoalowergear.

•Ifthefrontofthesnowthrowerridesup,shiftthe snowthrowerintoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinues torideup,liftuponthehandles.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Aftertherst2hours

•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Changetheengineoil.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

Yearly

•Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary.

•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

•Checktheaugergearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Lubricatethehexshaft.

•Inspectthesparkplug.Replaceand/orgapitifnecessary.

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto17–20psi(116–137kPa).

•Drainthegasolineandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorat theendoftheseason.

•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/or theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.

Important:Youcanndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyoursnowthrowerat www.Toro.com.

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

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethesnowthrowertoalevelsurface.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

3.Disconnectthesparkplugwire(Figure41).

Figure41

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check

theengineoillevelandaddoilif necessary.

1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,thenfullyinstall thedipstick.

2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel (Figure42).IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmark onthedipstick,addoil.RefertoFillingtheEngine withOil.

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Figure42

CheckingandAdjustingthe SkidsandScraper

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Checktheskidsandthescrapertoensurethattheauger doesnotcontactthepavedorgravelsurface.Adjustthe skidsandthescraperasneededtocompensateforwear.

1.Checkthetirepressure.RefertoCheckingtheTire Pressure.

2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe augersidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddowneasily (Figure43).

Figure43

3.Supportthesideplatessothattheyareatleast1/2 inch(1.3cm)abovealevelsurface.

Important:Theaugerbladesmustbe supportedabovethegroundbytheskids.

4.Ensurethatthescraperis1/8inch(3mm)above andparalleltoalevelsurface.

Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,oruneven, adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.Forgravel

surfaces,adjusttheskidsfurtherdowntoprevent thesnowthrowerfrompickinguprocks.

5.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwiththe ground.

6.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe augersides.

Note:Toquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen, supportthescraper1/8inch(3mm)offthe pavement,thenadjusttheskidsdowntothe pavement.

Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,you canturnthemoverandsettheunusedsidetoward thepavement.

CheckingandAdjustingthe TractionCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspect

thetractioncableandadjustitif necessary.

Yearly—Inspectthetractioncable andadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

Ifthesnowthrowerdoesnotdriveintheforwardor reversespeedsoritdriveswhenyoureleasethetraction lever,adjustthetractioncable.

Withthetractionleverdisengaged,checkthepininthe elongatedslotintheleftsideofthesnowthrowerabove thetire.Thereshouldbeagapof1/32to1/16inch(1 to1.5mm)fromthefrontoftheslottothefrontedge ofthepin(Figure44).

Figure44

1.Pin

Ifthelefthand(traction)cableisnotproperlyadjusted, dothefollowingsteps:

1.Loosenthejamnut.

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2.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthepin untilitisthepropergapfromthefrontedgeofthe slot.

3.Tightenthejamnut(Figure45).

Figure45

1.Jamnut2.Turnbuckle

CheckingandAdjustingthe Auger/ImpellerCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe

auger/impellercableandadjustitif necessary.

Yearly—Inspecttheauger/impeller cableandadjustorreplaceitif necessary.

1.Removethe2screwsfromtherightsideofthebelt coverasshown.

2.Liftuptherightsideofthebeltcover(

Figure46).

Figure46

3.Withtheauger/impellerleverdisengaged,ensure thatthegapbetweentheaugerclutchassemblyand thetabis1/16inch(1.5mm)(Figure47).

Figure47

1.Tab

4.Iftheauger/impellercableisnotproperlyadjusted, dothefollowingsteps:

5.Loosenthejamnut(Figure48).

Figure48

1.Jamnut2.Turnbuckle

6.Loosenortightentheturnbucklethatadjuststhe tensiononthecable(Figure48).

7.Adjusttheturnbuckleuntilyouobtaintheproper gap.

8.Tightenthejamnut.

9.Insertthe2screwsyoupreviouslyremovedonthe beltcover.

10.Iftheauger/impellercableisproperlyadjustedbut aproblemremains,contactanAuthorizedService Dealer.

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CheckingtheAugerGearbox OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheaugergearboxoil

andaddoilifnecessary.

1.Movethesnowthrowertoalevelsurface.

2.Cleantheareaaroundthepipeplug(

Figure49).

Figure49

3.Removethepipeplugfromthegearbox.

4.Checktheoillevelinthegearbox.Theoilshouldbe atthepointofoverowingatthelleropening.

5.Iftheoillevelislow,addGL-5orGL-6,SAE85-95 EPtransmissionoiltothegearboxuntilthepoint ofoverow.

Note:Donotusesyntheticoil.

6.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours

Yearly

Ifpossible,runtheenginejustbeforechangingthe oilbecausewarmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore contaminants.

Max.ll:26oz.(0.77l),type:automotivedetergent oilwithanAPIserviceclassicationofSF,SG,SH,SJ, SL,orhigher.

•Fortemperaturesabove32°F(0°C),useSAE30W .

•Fortemperaturesbetween0°Fand32°F(-18°Cto 0°C),useSAE5W30orSAE10W .

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

1.Cleantheareaaroundtheoildraincap(Figure50).

Figure50

1.Oildraincap

2.Slideanoildrainpanunderthedrainextensionand removetheoildraincap.

3.Draintheoil.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal recyclingcenter.

4.Installtheoildraincap.

5.Fillthecrankcasewithoil.RefertoFillingthe EngineCrankcasewithOil.

LubricatingtheHexShaft

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Lightlylubricatethehexshaftyearlywithautomotive engineoil(Figure51).

Figure51

1.Hexshaft

3.Rubberwheel

2.Aluminumfrictionplate

Important:Donotgetoilontherubberwheel orthealuminumfrictiondriveplatebecausethe tractiondrivewillslip(Figure51).

1.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank.

2.Tipthesnowthrowerforwardontoitsaugerhousing andblockitsothatitcannotfall.

3.Removethebackcover(Figure52).

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Figure52

1.Backcover

4.MovethespeedselectorlevertoPositionR2.

5.Dipyourngerinautomotiveengineoilandlightly lubricatehexshaft.

6.MovethespeedselectorlevertoPosition6.

7.Lubricatetheotherendofthehexshaft.

8.Movethespeedselectorleverforwardandrearward afewtimes.

9.Installthebackcoverandreturnthesnowthrower totheoperatingposition.

InspectingandReplacingthe SparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Inspectthesparkplug.

Replaceand/orgapitifnecessary.

UseaChampionRJ-19LMorequivalentsparkplug.

1.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug.

2.Removethesparkplug.

3.Examinethesparkplugandreplaceitifitiscracked, fouled,dirty,oriftheelectrodesareworn.

Important:Donotcleantheelectrodesbecause gritcouldenterthecylinderanddamagethe engine.

4.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonthesparkplug at0.030inch(0.76mm)(Figure53).

Figure53

1.0.030inch(0.76mm)

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

Note:Ifyoudonothaveatorquewrench,tighten theplugrmly.

AdjustingtheDischargeChute Latch

Ifthedischargechutedoesnotlockintothedesired positionordoesnotunlocksothatyoucanmoveitto anotherposition,adjustthedischargechutelatch.

1.Removethefasteneronthegearcover(

Figure54), liftthefrontofthecoverup,andslideitbackand outoftheway.

Figure54

2.Loosentheboltonthecableclamp(Figure55).

Figure55

1.Cableconduit2.Cableclamp

3.Graspthecableconduitandmoveittowardthefront ofthemachineuntilthedischargechutelatchfully engagesthegearteeth(Figure55andFigure56).

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Figure56

1.Dischargechutelatch

2.Gearteeth

Note:Thelatchisspringloadedandwillnaturally moveintotheteethofthegear(Figure56).

4.Removeanyslackinthecablebypullingthecable conduitrearward.

5.Tightentheboltonthecableclamp.

6.Installandsecurethegearcover.

ReplacingtheDriveBelts

Iftheauger/impellerdrivebeltorthetractiondrivebelt becomesworn,oil-soaked,orotherwisedamaged,go towww.Toro.comforadditionalserviceinformationor haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethebelt.

ReplacingtheHeadlightBulb

UseaGE89216Whalogenlightbulb.Donottouch thebulbwithyourhandsorallowdirtormoistureto comeintocontactwiththebulb.

1.Removethewireconnectorfromthebackofthe headlight(

Figure57).

Figure57

2.Turnthebaseofthebulbcounterclockwiseuntilit stops(Figure58).

Figure58

3.Removethebulbstraightoutfromthebackofthe headlight(Figure59).

Figure59

4.Insertanewbulbintothebackoftheheadlight (Figure60).

Figure60

5.Turnthebaseofthebulbclockwiseuntilitissnug (Figure61).

Figure61

6.Insertthewireconnectorstraightintothebackof theheadlightuntilitissecurelyinplace(

Figure62).

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Figure62

Storage

•Gasolinevaporscanexplode.

•Donotstoregasolinemorethan30days.

•Donotstorethesnowthrowerinan enclosurenearanopename.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringit.

PreparingtheSnowthrower forStorage

1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizer tofreshfuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.

2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.

3.Loosenthehoseclampthatsecuresthefuellineto thevalveandslidethefuellineoffthefuelshutoff valve.

4.Openthefuelshutoffvalveandallowthefuelto drainoutofthefueltankintoanapprovedfuel container.

5.Installthefuellineontothefuelshutoffvalveand secureitwithahoseclamp.

6.Runthesnowthroweruntiltheenginestopsfrom runningoutoffuel.

7.Primetheengineandstartitagain.

8.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyoucan nolongerstarttheengine,itissufcientlydry.

9.Stoptheengineandallowittocool.

10.Removetheignitionkey.

11.Disconnectthesparkplugwire.

12.Removethesparkplug,add1oz.(30ml)ofoil throughthesparkplughole,andpullthestarterrope slowlyseveraltimestodistributeoilthroughoutthe cylindertopreventcylindercorrosionduringthe off-season.

13.Looselyinstallthesparkplug.

14.Disposeofanyunusedfuelproperly.Recycleit accordingtolocalcodes,oruseitinyourautomobile.

Note:Donotstorestabilizedfuelformorethan 90days.

15.Cleanthesnowthrowerthoroughly.

16.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailable fromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.Sandaffected areasbeforepainting,andusearustpreventativeto preventthemetalpartsfromrusting.

17.Tightenallloosescrews,bolts,andlocknuts.Repair orreplaceanydamagedparts.

18.Coverthesnowthrowerandstoreitinaclean,dry placeoutofthereachofchildren.Allowtheengine tocoolbeforestoringitinanyenclosure.

RemovingtheSnowthrower fromStorage

1.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly usingthestartertoblowtheexcessoilfromthe cylinder.

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

3.Connectthesparkplugwire.

4.Performtheannualmaintenanceproceduresasgiven intheRecommendedMaintenanceSchedule.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thepowercordisdisconnectedatthe outletorthesnowthrower.

1.Connectthepowercordtotheoutlet and/orthesnowthrower.

2.Thepowercordisworn,corroded,or damaged.

2.Replacethepowercord.

Electricstarterdoesnotturn(electric-start modelsonly)

3.Thepoweroutletisnotenergized.

3.Haveaqualiedelectricianenergize theoutlet.

1.Thekeyisnotintheignitionorisinthe Stopposition.

1.Insertthekeyintotheignitionandturn ittotheOnposition.

2.ThechokeisintheOffpositionandthe primerhasnotbeenpressed.

2.MovethechoketotheOnpositionand presstheprimer3times.

3.Thefuelshutoffvalveisnotopen.3.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

4.ThethrottleisnotintheFastposition.4.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.

5.Thefueltankisemptyorthefuel systemcontainsstalefuel.

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

6.Thesparkplugwireislooseor disconnected.

6.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

7.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

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

8.Thefuelventcapisrestricted.

8.Removetheventrestrictionorreplace thefuelcap.

Enginedoesnotstartorstartshard

9.Theengineoillevelintheengine crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.

9.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark onthedipstick.

1.ThechokeisintheOnposition.1.MovethechoketotheOffposition.

2.Thefuelshutoffvalveisnotcompletely open.

2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Thefueltankisnearlyemptyor containsstalefuel.

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

4.Thesparkplugwireisloose.

4.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

5.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

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

Enginerunsrough

6.Theengineoillevelintheengine crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.

6.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark onthedipstick.

1.ThethrottleisnotintheFastposition whenthrowingsnow .

1.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.

2.Thesnowthrowerismovingtoofastto clearthesnow.

2.Shiftthesnowthrowerintoalowergear.

3.Youaretryingtoremovetoomuch snowperswath.

3.Reducetheamountofsnowremoved perswath.

4.Youaretryingtoremoveextremely heavyorwetsnow.

4.Don’toverloadthesnowthrowerwith extremelyheavyorwetsnow.

5.Thedischargechuteisplugged.5.Unclogthedischargechute.

6.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisloose orisoffthepulley .

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

Engineruns,butthesnowthrower dischargessnowpoorlyornotatall

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

7.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisworn orbroken.

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

Dischargechuteeitherdoesnotlockinto placeordoesnotmove

1.Thedischargechutelatchisnot properlyadjusted.

1.Adjustthedischargechutelatch.

1.Theskidsand/orscraperarenot properlyadjusted.

1.Adjusttheskidsand/orthescraper. Snowthrowerdoesnotproperlyclearthe

snowoffthesurface

2.Thepressureinthetiresisnotequal.

2.Checkandadjustthepressureinone orbothtires.

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Gas

Powered

Snow

Products

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

A Two-Year Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use)

Conditions and Products Covered

The Toro Company and its afliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise 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 purchase:

Snow Products

Warranty Period

All products and attachments 2-year full warranty Power Max™ snow products:

Chute 5-year full warranty Chute deector 5-year full warranty Impeller housing cover 5-year full warranty

This warranty includes the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay transportation costs. Transportation within a fteen mile radius of the servicing dealer is covered under this warranty for two-stage snowthrowers only.

This warranty applies to all gasoline powered snow 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.

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use

Toro Consumer Products used for commercial, institutional, or rental use are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for 45 days from the date of purchase.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

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

1. Contact any Toro Authorized or Master Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, refer to the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory (look under "Lawn Mowers") or access our website at www.Toro.com. U.S. Customers may also call 800-248-8676 to use our 24-hour Toro dealer locator system.

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

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

Customer Care Department, Consumer Division Toro Warranty Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420-1196 866-336-5205 Toll free (U.S. customers) 866-854-9033 Toll free (Canada customers)

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

There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products and the Toro Starting Guarantee on GTS engines. This express warranty does not cover:

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

fuel, lubricants, tune-up parts, brake and clutch adjustments

• Any product or part which has been altered, 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 All repairs covered by this warranty must be performed by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement parts.

General Conditions

Repair by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer is your sole remedy under this warranty.

Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of the Toro Products covered by this warranty, including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use pending completion of repairs under this warranty.

Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Countries Other than the United States or Canada

Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

374-0011 Rev B