Toro Power Max 926 OXE, Power Max 928 OXE, Power Max 1028 OXE Operator's Manual

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PowerMax926/928/1028OXESnowthrower

G016493

ModelNo.38661—SerialNo.312000001andUp

ModelNo.38662—SerialNo.312000001andUp

ModelNo.38663—SerialNo.312000001andUp

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis designedforremovingsnowfrompavedsurfaces, suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks,andothersurfaces fortrafconresidentialorcommercialproperties. Itisnotdesignedforremovingmaterialsother thansnow,norisamodelwithapivotingscraper designedforclearingoffgravelsurfaces.

FormNo.3369-555RevC

Operator'sManual

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjury andmachinedamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating themachineproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor machineandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga dealer,ortoregisteryourmachine.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts, oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealerorToroCustomerServiceandhave themodelandserialnumbersofyourmachineready. Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial numbersonthemachine.Writethenumbersinthe spaceprovided.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjury ordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002.

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedintheUSA

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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.

ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheB71.3 specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards Instituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.

Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanual beforetheengineiseverstarted.

Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalert youtopotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyall safetymessagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoid possibleinjuryordeath.

couldresultininjuryordeath.Toreducethis potential,complywiththefollowingsafety instructions.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachine

Training

•Read,understandandfollowallinstructionsonthe machineandinthemanual(s)beforeoperatingthis machine.Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrols andtheproperuseofthemachine.Knowhowto stopthemachineanddisengagethecontrolsquickly.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.Never allowadultstooperatethemachinewithoutproper instruction.

•Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons, particularlysmallchildren.

•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling, especiallywhenoperatingthemachineinreverse.

Preparation

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

•Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore startingtheengine.

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

•Handlefuelwithcare;itishighlyammable.

–Useanapprovedfuelcontainer. –Neveraddfueltoarunningengineorhotengine. –Fillfueltankoutdoorswithextremecare.Never

–Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleorona

llfueltankindoors.

truckortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Always placecontainersontheground,awayfromyour vehicle,beforelling.

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–Whenpractical,removegas-poweredmachinery

fromthetruckortrailerandrefuelitonthe ground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch machineryonatrailerwithaportablecontainer, ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.

–Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe

fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimes,until refuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzle lock-opendevice.

–Replacegasolinecapsecurelyandwipeupspilled

fuel.

–Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing

immediately.

•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspecied bythemanufacturerforallmachineswithelectric startingmotors.

•Adjustthecollectorhousingtocleargravelor crushedrocksurface.

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile theengineisrunning(exceptwhenspecically recommendedbymanufacturer).

•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduring operationorwhileperforminganadjustmentor repairtoprotecteyesfromforeignobjectsthatmay bethrownfromthemachine.

•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting theengineandfortransportingthemachineinor outofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaust fumesaredangerous.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutproperguards, andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand working.

•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas wherepropertydamagecanoccur.Keepchildren andothersaway.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattempting toclearsnowattoofastarate.

•Neveroperatethemachineathightransportspeeds onslipperysurfaces.Lookbehindandusecarewhen operatinginreverse.

•Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhen machineistransportedornotinuse.

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

•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility orlight.Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeepa rmholdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.

•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.

Operation

•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts. Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

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

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine, removetheignitionkey,thoroughlyinspectthe machineforanydamage,andrepairthedamage beforerestartingandoperatingthemachine.

•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally, stoptheengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause. Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.

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

•Whencleaning,repairingorinspectingthemachine, stoptheengineandmakecertaintheauger/impeller andallmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandkeepthewireawayfromthe plugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentallystarting theengine.

ClearingaCloggedDischarge Chute

WARNING

Handcontactwiththerotatingrotorbladesinside thedischargechuteisthemostcommoncauseof injuryassociatedwithmachines.Neveruseyour handtocleanoutthedischargechute.

Toclearthechute:

•Shuttheengineoff!

•Wait10secondstobesuretherotorbladeshave stoppedrotating.

•Alwaysusethecleanouttoolmountedonthe snowthrower,notyourhands.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper tightnesstobesurethemachineisinsafeworking condition.

•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltank insideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothes

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dryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringin anyenclosure.

•AlwaysrefertotheOperator’sManualforimportant detailsifthemachineistobestoredforanextended period.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as necessary.

ToroSnowthrowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toToromachinesorothersafetyinformationthatyou mustknow.

•Rotatingauger/impellercancutofforinjure ngersorhands.Staybehindthehandlesand awayfromthedischargeopeningwhileoperatingthe machine.Keepyourface,hands,feet,andany

otherpartofyourbodyorclothingawayfrom movingorrotatingparts.

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting, troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,

stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostop.Disconnectthewire fromthesparkplugandkeepitawayfromthe sparkplugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally startingtheengine.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,stopthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayintheoperating positionandreleasethelefthand(traction)lever. Whilerunningtheauger/impeller,pushdownon thehandlestoraisethefrontofthemachineafew inches(centimeters)offthepavement.Thenliftthe handlesquicklytobumpthefrontofthemachineon thepavement.Repeatifnecessaryuntilastreamof snowcomesoutthedischargechute.

Figure3

1.Symbolstampedonthemuferheatshield

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

•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.

•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days, drainthefuelfromthefueltanktopreventa potentialhazard.Storefuelinanapprovedfuel container.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch beforestoringthemachine.

•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand accessories.

SafetyandInstructional Decals

Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsare

locatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replace damageddecals.

•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping thefrontofthemachine,stoptheengine,waitfor

allmovingpartstostop,andusethecleanout tool;neveruseyourhand.

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

•Donotsmokewhilehandlinggasoline.

•Donotusethemachineonaroof.

•Donottouchtheenginewhileitisrunningorsoon afterithasstoppedbecausetheenginemaybehot enoughtocauseaburn.

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Reorderpartno.112-6633

107-3040

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

106-4525

1.Fast

2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds

1.Leftturncontrol

2.Tractiondrive—squeeze thelevertoengage;release thelevertodisengage.

3.Slow

3.Warning—readthe

4.Cutting/dismemberment

Operator'sManual.

hazard,impeller—do notplaceyourhand inthechute;stopthe enginebeforeleavingthe operator'sposition,usethe tooltoclearthechute.

112-6625

Reorderpartno.112-6629

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

112-6627

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

6.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders asafedistancefromthe snowthrower.

7.Auger/impeller drive—squeezetheleverto engage;releasethelever todisengage.

8.Rightturncontrol

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120-3065

x 3

120-9805

1.Engine—stop

2.Slow

3.Continuousvariable setting

4.Fast

120-9805

1.Insertthekey.

2.Primetheengine3times.

3.Engagethechoke.

4.Pullthestartercord.

5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.

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Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

2 3

4 5

6 7 8 9

Handlebolts4 Curvedwashers Locknuts4

Nopartsrequired

Carriagebolts Locknuts2

Cabletie

Nopartsrequired

Qty.

Use

–

Installtheupperhandle.

Installthewheelclutchcableends

Installthetractioncontrollinkage.

Installthechutecontrolrod.

Connectthewiretotheheadlight.

Filltheenginewithoil.

Checkthetirepressure.

Checktheskidsandscraper.

Checktheoperationofthetractiondrive.

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InstallingtheUpperHandle

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

4Handlebolts

Curvedwashers

4Locknuts

Procedure

Note:Donotremovetherubberbandonthecables

untilyouhaveinstalledtheupperhandle.

1.Liftandrotatetheupperhandleandpositionitover thelowerhandle(Figure4).

Important:Routethecablesattachedtothe QuickStickinsidetheupperhandlelegsand ensurethatthecablesandthewireforthe headlightarenotpinchedbetweenthehandle sections.

Figure5

InstallingtheWheelClutch CableEnds

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Unwrapthecableendsfromthelowerhandle Figure6).

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Figure4

1.Cables

2.Securetheupperhandlewith4handlebolts,4curved washers,and4locknutsfromtheloosepartsbag (Figure5).

Figure6

2.Routeeithertheleftorrightcableendoverthelower handleandinsertthecableendintotheholeinthe correspondingwheelclutchlever(Figure7).

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Figure7

1.Wheelclutchlever

3.Removethenutandwasherfromthehandle,attach thecableclamponthecabletothehandle,install thewasherandthenut,andhandtightenthenut

Figure8).

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Figure8

Figure10

Note:Thegapshouldbeapproximatelythe

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

6.Repeatsteps2through5fortheothercable.

InstallingtheTractionControl Linkage

NoPartsRequired

1.Cableclamp(2)

Important:Ensurethatthecurvedsideofthe cableclampisagainstthehandleandthatthe cableisroutedbelowtheclampbolt.Thecable mustbeinastraightlinefromthecableclamp tothepointwhereitattachestothewheelclutch lever.

4.Pullthecablejacketdowngentlyuntilthewheel clutchleverisdownandtheslackisoutofthecable, thentightenthecableclampnutsecurely(

Figure9

Figure9).

Procedure

1.Removethehairpincotterandwasherfromthe lowerendofthespeedcontrolrodandinsertthe lowerendoftherodintothelowerlinkarmsothat thebentendofthespeedcontrolrodfacesrearward

Figure11).

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Figure11

2.Securethelowerendofthespeedcontrolrodwith thewasherandhairpincotterthatyoupreviously removed.

5.Squeezetheleverfully,thencheckthegapbetween thebottomofthehandleandthewheelclutchlever end(Figure10).

3.Removethehairpincotterandtheouterwasher fromthetrunnionontheupperendofthespeed controlrod(Figure12).

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Note:Foreasierinstallation,lookdownthrough theopeninginthespeedselector(Figure14).

Figure12

1.Speedselectorlever

2.Trunnion

Note:Tomakeinstallationeasier,leavetheat washeronthetrunnion(

4.ShiftthespeedselectorleverintoPositionR2.

5.Rotatethelowerlinkarmfullyupward (counterclockwise)(

3.Innerwasher

4.Outerwasher

Figure12).

Figure13).

Figure13

Figure14

1.Speedselector

InstallingtheChuteControl Rod

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Carriagebolts

2Locknuts

Procedure

1.UnwraptheQuickStickandrotateitsothatitis uprightandinthecenter.

6.Liftuponthespeedcontrolrodandinsertthe trunnionintotheholeinthespeedselectorlever

Figure12).

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

7.Securethetrunnionandupperendofthespeed controlrodwiththeouterwasherandahairpin cotteryoupreviouslyremoved.

2.Holdthebluetriggercapdownandpullthelever fullyrearward.

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

3.Aligntheattenedbackendofthelongchute controlrodwiththeattenedfrontendoftheshort rodthatextendsfromthecontrolpanelsothatthey nesttogether(

Figure15).

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Figure15

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Figure17

1.Cableclip2.Deectorcable

1.Shortrod

4.Insertthefrontendoftherodintotheopeningin thebackofthechutegearcoveruntilitslidesinto thechutegear(

5.Aligntheholesinthenestedendsoftherodsand insert2carriagebolts(intheloosepartsbag)through theshortrodfromtheleftsideofthemachine(from theoperatingposition).

Figure16).

2.Longchutecontrolrod

Figure16

7.HoldthebluetriggercapdownandrotatetheQuick Stickinacircletoensurethatthechuteanddeector operatesmoothly.

ConnectingtheWiretothe Headlight

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Cabletie

Procedure

1.Insertthewireconnectoronthelooseendofthe wirestraightintothebackoftheheadlightuntilitis securelyinplace(

Figure18).

6.Insertthecableclipthatsupportsthedeector cableontotheforwardcarriagebolt,andsecurethe carriageboltswithlocknutsfromtheloosepartsbag

Figure17).

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1.Plasticcliponwire

2.U-bolt

Figure18

3.Cabletie

connector

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Note:Ensurethattheplasticcliponthewire

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connectorisonthebottom(Figure18).

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

Figure18).

FillingtheEnginewithOil

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheenginecrankcase.

Note:Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoillevel andaddoilifnecessary.

Figure20

1.Full2.Addoil

UseautomotivedetergentoilwithanAPIservice classicationofSF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.Referto yourengineowner'smanual.

Figure19belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityfor

Use theoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected:

Figure19

2.Installthedipsticksecurelybypushingthecapdown atandturning.

Note:Donotspilloilaroundtheoillltube;oil couldleakontotractionpartsandcausethetraction toslip.

CheckingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping. Reducethepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween17 and20psi(116and137kPa).

EngineOilCapacities

Model

38661

38662

38663

1.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap counterclockwiseandslowlypouroilintotheoil lltubetoraisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkonthe dipstick.Donotoverll.(

EngineOilCapacity

30to32oz.(0.89to0.95l)

Figure20).

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CheckingtheSkidsand Scraper

NoPartsRequired

Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthemachine doesnotmoveormovesforward,completethe following:

A.Releasethetractionleverandstoptheengine.

B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeedselector

Figure12).

lever(

C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)onthe

speedcontrolrod(

Figure12).

Procedure

RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsandScraper inMaintenance.

CheckingtheTractionDrive Operation

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty damage.

D.Connectthetrunniontothespeedselectorlever

(Figure12).

4.Releasethetractionlever.

5.MovethespeedselectortothePositionF1;referto OperatingtheSpeedSelector.

6.Squeezethelefthand(traction)levertothehand-grip

Figure21).

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Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthemachine doesnotmoveormovesrearward,completethe following:

A.Releasethetractionleverandstoptheengine.

B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeedselector

Figure12).

lever(

C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)on

thespeedcontrolrod(

D.Connectthetrunniontothespeedselectorlever

(Figure12).

7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthisprocedure untilnoadjustmentsarerequired.

Figure12).

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit properly,ifnecessary.

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine.

2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto OperatingtheSpeedSelector.

3.Squeezethelefthand(traction)levertothehand-grip

Figure21).

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Figure21

Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction

leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetraction cable(refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTraction Cable)ortakethemachinetoanAuthorizedService Dealerforservice.

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ProductOverview

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G016500

Figure24

1.Snowcleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

FillingtheFuelTank

DANGER

Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand others.

Figure22

1.Hand-grip(2)10.Scraper

2.Auger/impellerlever

3.Speedselectorlever12.Skid(2)

4.QuickStick®discharge chutecontrol

5.Tractionlever14.Electricstarterplug-in

6.Fueltankcap

7.Engineoillltube/dipstick

8.Chutedeector17.Wheelclutchlever(2)

9.Dischargechute

11.Auger

13.Electricstarterbutton

15.Snowcleanouttool

16.Headlight

•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormachine onthegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleor onanobject.

•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold. Wipeupspills.

•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround anopenameorsparks.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out ofthereachofchildren.

1.Primer5.Throttle

2.Ignitionswitch

3.Choke

4.Fuelshutoffvalve

Figure23

6.Oildrainplug

7.Recoilstarter

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Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedregulargasoline

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fromamajorname-brandservicestation(Figure25).

Important:Toreducestartingproblems,add fuelstabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwith gasolinelessthan30daysold.

Do not add oil to

the gasoline.

Note:Neverusemethanol,gasolinecontaining methanol,orgasolinecontainingmorethan10%ethanol becausethefuelsystemcouldbedamaged.

StartingtheEngine

1.Checktheengineoillevel.RefertoCheckingthe EngineOilLevelinMaintenance.

2.Turnthefuelshutoffvalve1/4turncounterclockwise toopenit(Figure26).

1.1inch(2.5cm)

Figure25

Figure26

3.Inserttheignitionkeyallthewayin(Figure27).

Figure27

1.Ignitionkey

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4.Firmlypushintheprimerwithyourthumbas

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STOP

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indicatedbythechartbelow,holdingtheprimerin forasecondbeforereleasingiteachtime(Figure28).

5.MovethechoketotheChokeposition(Figure29).

Numberofpushes

Temperature

15°F(-9°C)orabove

-10°Fto15°F(-23°Cto-9°C)

-10°F(-23°C)andbelow

Figure29

6.MovethethrottletotheFastposition(Figure30).

Figure28

Figure30

7.Startthemachinebypullingtherecoilstarteror pressingtheelectric-starterbutton(

Figure31).

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Figure31

STOP

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1.Electric-starterbutton3.Recoilstarter

2.Electricstarterplug-in

Note:Tousetheelectricstarter,connectapower cordtotheelectricstarterplug-inrstandthen toapoweroutlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gauge extensioncordrecommendedforoutdoorusethat isnotlongerthan50feet(15m).

WARNING

Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged, causingashockorre.

StoppingtheEngine

1.MovethethrottletotheSlowposition,andthento theStopposition(Figure32)tokilltheengine.The enginecanalsobestoppedbypullingtheignition keyoutwardtothemiddleposition.

Figure32

2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheignitionkeytopreventaccidental starting.

Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbefore usingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,

4.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebyrotatingitclockwise

Figure33).

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donotoperatethemachine.Replaceorrepair thedamagedcordimmediately.Contactan AuthorizedServiceDealerforassistance.

Important:Topreventdamagingtheelectric starter,runitinshortcycles(5secondson, 5secondsoff),nomorethan10times.Ifthe enginestilldoesnotstart,takethemachineto anAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

8.Disconnectthepowercordfromthepoweroutlet rstandthenfromthemachine(electricstartonly).

9.Allowtheenginetowarmup;graduallymovethe choketowardtheRunposition.Waitfortheengine torunsmoothlybeforeeachchokeadjustment.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapower outlet,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty.

Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot startingthemachine.

Figure33

5.Pulltherecoilstarter3or4times.Thishelpsprevent therecoilstarterfromfreezingup.

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OperatingtheTractionDrive

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty damage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit properly,ifnecessary;refertoCheckingtheTraction DriveOperationinSetupformoreinformation.

Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetraction cable(refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTraction Cable)ortakethemachinetoanAuthorizedService Dealerforservice.

Important:T ooperatethetractiondrive,youmust operatethemachinewiththeself-propelfeature engaged.RefertoFreewheelingorUsingthe Self-propelDrive.

Figure35

Note:Thisdisengagesthedrivetotherightwheel

whiletheleftwheelcontinuesdriving,andthemachine turnstotheright.

Note:Similarly,squeezingtheleftwheelclutchlever turnsthemachinetotheleft.

Whenyoucompletetheturn,releasethewheelclutch lever,andthedrivere-engagesbothwheels(

Figure36).

1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezethelefthand (traction)levertothehandgrip(

Figure34

2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetractionlever.

Figure34).

UsingtheWheelClutchLevers

Thewheelclutchleversallowyoutomomentarily disengagethedrivetooneorbothwheelswiththe tractiondriveleverstillengaged.Thisenablesyouto turnandmaneuverthemachineeasily.

Note:Holdingdownthetractionleveragainstthe handleengagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.

Toturnthemachinetotheright,liftupontheright wheelclutchleverandsqueezeittowardthehandle

Figure35).

(

Figure36

Momentarilysqueezingandreleasingtheleftorright wheelclutchleveralsoallowsforsteeringadjustments tokeepthemachinegoinginastraightline,especially indeepsnow .

Squeezingbothwheelclutchleverssimultaneously disengagesthedrivetobothwheels.Thisenablesyouto manuallymovethemachinebackwardwithoutstopping toshiftitintoareversegear.Italsoallowsyouto maneuverandtransportthemachinemoreeasilywhen theengineisnotrunning.

OperatingtheSpeedSelector

Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reversegears.T o changespeeds,releasethetractionleverandshiftthe speedselectorlevertothedesiredposition(Figure37). Theleverlocksinanotchateachspeedselection.

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Figure37

OperatingtheAuger/Impeller Drive

1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeezethe righthand(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip (Figure38).

OperatingtheQuickStick®

HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStick tomovethedischargechuteandthechutedeector. Releasethetriggercaptolockthedischargechuteand chutedeectorintoposition(

Figure39

MovingtheDischargeChute

HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick Sticktothelefttomovethedischargechutetotheleft; movetheQuickSticktotherighttomovethedischarge chutetotheright(Figure40).

Figure39).

Figure38

2.Tostoptheaugerandimpeller,releasetherighthand lever.

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

3.Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotatewhen youreleasetheauger/impellerlever,donotoperate themachine.Checktheauger/impellercable(refer toCheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller Cable)andadjustitifnecessary.Otherwise,takethe machinetoanAuthorizedDealerforservice.

WARNING

Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotate whenyoureleasetheauger/impellerlever,you couldseriouslyinjureyourselforothers.

Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

Figure40

•Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe DischargeChuteLatch.

•Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasitdoes totheright,ensurethatthecableisroutedtothe insideofthehandles.RefertoInstallingtheUpper Handle.

•Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyourelease thetriggercap,refertoAdjustingtheDischarge ChuteLatch.

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MovingtheChuteDeector

HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick Stickforwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveit rearwardtoraisethechutedeector(

Figure41).

forcewhentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.If youhavedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart, starttheengineandletitrunforafewminutes.

•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunfora fewminutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing. Engagetheauger/impellertoclearanyremaining snowfrominsidethehousing.RotatetheQuick Sticktopreventitfromfreezing.Stoptheengine, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremoveallice andsnowfromthemachine.

•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoilstarterhandle severaltimesandpushtheelectric-starterbutton oncetopreventtherecoilstarterandelectricstarter fromfreezingup.

Figure41

UncloggingtheDischarge Chute

WARNING

Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the dischargechutemaybeclogged.

Neveruseyourhandstoclearacloggeddischarge chute.Thiscouldresultinpersonalinjury.

OperatingTips

DANGER

Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpellerand augercanrotateandcutofforinjurehandsandfeet.

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting, troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,stop theengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugand keepitawayfromtheplugtopreventsomeone fromaccidentallystartingtheengine.

•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge chute;refertoUncloggingtheDischargeChute. Ifnecessary ,usethesnowcleanouttool,not yourhands,toremoveanobstructionfromthe dischargechute.

•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.

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

•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping thefrontofthemachine,stoptheengine,wait

forallmovingpartstostop,andusethesnow cleanouttool;neveruseyourhand.

Important:Uncloggingthedischargechute bybumpingthefrontofthemachineonthe pavementmaycausetheskidstomove.Adjust theskidsandtightentheskidboltssecurely.

PreventingFreeze-up

•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessive

WARNING

Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto theoperatorortobystanders.

•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects thattheaugerscouldpickupandthrow.

•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea ofoperation.

•AlwayssetthethrottletotheFastpositionwhen throwingsnow.

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•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthewheels slip,shiftthemachineintoalowergear.

•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthe machineintoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuesto rideup,liftuponthehandles.

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst2hours

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every100hours

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

•Changetheengineoil.Changetheengineoilevery25operatinghourswhen operatingtheengineunderaheavyload.

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Checktheskidsandadjustthemifnecessary.

•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary .

•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

•Checktheaugergearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary .

•Lubricatethehexshaft.

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

•Runtheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorattheendoftheseason.

•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/or theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.

Important:Youcanndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyourmachineat www.Toro.com.

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

3.Disconnectthesparkplugwire.RefertoReplacing theSparkPlug.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check

theengineoillevelandaddoilif necessary.

1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,thenfullyinstall thedipstick.

2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel (Figure42).IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmark

onthedipstick,addoil.RefertoFillingtheEngine withOil.

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Figure42

1.Full2.Addoil

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

Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,oruneven, adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.Forgravel surfaces,adjusttheskidsfurtherdowntoprevent themachinefrompickinguprocks.

5.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwiththe ground.

6.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe augersides.

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

Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,you canturnthemoverandsettheunusedsidetoward thepavement.

CheckingandAdjustingthe

CheckingandAdjustingthe Skids

ServiceInterval:Y early—Checktheskidsandadjust

themifnecessary.

Checktheskidstoensurethattheaugerdoesnotcontact thepavedorgravelsurface.Adjusttheskidsasneeded tocompensateforwear.

1.Checkthetirepressure.RefertoCheckingtheTire Pressure.

2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe augersidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddowneasily

Figure43).

(

Figure43

1.1/2inch(1.3cm)

TractionCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspect

thetractioncableandadjustitif necessary.

Yearly—Inspectthetractioncable andadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreverse speedsoritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever, adjustthetractioncable.

Withthetractionleverdisengaged,checkthepininthe elongatedslotintheleftsideofthemachineabovethe tire.Thereshouldbeagapof1/32to1/16inch(1to

1.5mm)fromthefrontoftheslottothefrontedgeof thepin(

Figure44).

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

Important:Theaugerbladesmustbe supportedabovethegroundbytheskids.

Figure44

1.Pin

2.1/32to1/16inch(1to1.5mm)

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Ifthelefthand(traction)cableisnotproperlyadjusted, dothefollowingsteps:

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthepin untilitisthepropergapfromthefrontedgeofthe slot.

3.Tightenthejamnut(

1.Jamnut2.Turnbuckle

Figure45).

Figure45

CheckingandAdjustingthe Auger/ImpellerCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe

auger/impellercableandadjustitif necessary.

Figure47

1.Tab

2.1/16inch(1.5mm)

4.Iftheauger/impellercableisnotproperlyadjusted, dothefollowingsteps:

5.Loosenthejamnut(Figure48).

Yearly—Inspecttheauger/impeller cableandadjustorreplaceitif necessary.

1.Removethe2screwsfromtherightsideofthebelt coverasshown.

2.Liftuptherightsideofthebeltcover(

Figure46

Figure46).

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

Figure47).

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

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ChangingtheEngineOil

OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheaugergearboxoil

andaddoilifnecessary.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Cleantheareaaroundthepipeplug(

Figure49

1.Pipeplug

3.Removethepipeplugfromthegearbox.

Figure49).

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours—Changethe

engineoil.

Every50hours—Changetheengine oil.Changetheengineoilevery25 operatinghourswhenoperatingthe engineunderaheavyload.

Ifpossible,runtheenginejustbeforechangingthe oilbecausewarmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore contaminants.

UseautomotivedetergentoilwithanAPIservice classicationofSF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.Referto yourengineowner'smanual.

Figure50belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityfor

Use theoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected:

4.Checktheoillevelinthegearbox.Theoilshouldbe atthepointofoverowingatthelleropening.

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

Note:Donotusesyntheticoil.

6.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.

Figure50

EngineOilCapacities

Model

38661

38662

38663

EngineOilCapacity

30to32oz.(0.89to0.95l)

1.Cleantheareaaroundtheoildraincap(Figure51).

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Figure51

G016645

1.Oildrainplug

2.Slideanoildrainpanunderthedrainextensionand removetheoildrainplug.

Note:Whenremovingtheplug,ensurethetube doesnotloosen.

3.Draintheoil.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal recyclingcenter.

4.Installtheoildrainplug.

5.Fillthecrankcasewithoil.RefertoFillingthe EngineCrankcasewithOil.

LubricatingtheHexShaft

2.Tipthemachineforwardontoitsaugerhousingand blockitsothatitcannotfall.

3.Removethebackcover(

1.Backcover

Figure53).

Figure53

4.MovethespeedselectorlevertoPositionR2.

5.Dipyourngerinautomotiveengineoilandlightly lubricatehexshaft.

6.MovethespeedselectorlevertoPosition6.

7.Lubricatetheotherendofthehexshaft.

8.Movethespeedselectorleverforwardandrearward afewtimes.

9.Installthebackcoverandreturnthemachinetothe operatingposition.

ReplacingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethespark

plug.

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Lubricatethehexshaft.

Lightlylubricatethehexshaftyearlywithautomotive engineoil(Figure52).

Figure52

1.Hexshaft

2.Aluminumfrictionplate

3.Rubberwheel

Important:Donotgetoilontherubberwheel orthealuminumfrictiondriveplatebecausethe tractiondrivewillslip(

1.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank.

Figure52).

WARNING

Replacingthesparkplugwhiletheengineishot canresultinburns.

Waituntiltheengineiscooltoreplacethespark plug.

UseaTorosparkplugorequivalent(Champion® RN9YCorNGKBPR6ES).

1.Removetheboot(Figure54).

Figure54

1.Sparkplugboot

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2.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug.

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Figure55

3.Removeanddiscardtheoldsparkplug.

Note:Youwillneedaratchetwrenchextensionto removethesparkplug.

Figure57

2.Loosentheboltonthecableclamp(Figure58).

4.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonanewspark plugat0.030inch(0.76mm)(Figure56).

Figure56

1.0.030inch(0.76mm)

5.Installthenewsparkplug,tightenitrmly,and attachtheignitionwiretothesparkplug.

Note:Ensuretheignitionwiresnapscompletely intoplaceonthesparkplug.

AdjustingtheDischargeChute Latch

Figure58

1.Cableconduit2.Cableclamp

3.Graspthecableconduitandmoveittowardthefront ofthemachineuntilthedischargechutelatchfully engagesthegearteeth(Figure58andFigure59).

Figure59

1.Dischargechutelatch

2.Gearteeth

Ifthedischargechutedoesnotlockintothedesired positionordoesnotunlocksothatyoucanmoveitto anotherposition,adjustthedischargechutelatch.

1.Removethefasteneronthegearcover(Figure57), liftthefrontofthecoverup,andslideitbackand outoftheway.

Note:Thelatchisspringloadedandwillnaturally moveintotheteethofthegear(Figure59).

4.Removeanyslackinthecablebypullingthecable conduitrearward.

5.Tightentheboltonthecableclamp,beingcareful nottostriptheplasticpart.

6.Installandsecurethegearcover.

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ReplacingtheDriveBelts

Iftheauger/impellerdrivebeltorthetractiondrivebelt becomesworn,oil-soaked,orotherwisedamaged,have anAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethebelt.

ReplacingtheHeadlightBulb

UseaGE89937Whalogenlightbulb.Donottouch thebulbwithyourhandsorallowdirtormoistureto comeintocontactwiththebulb.

1.Removethewireconnectorfromthebackofthe headlight(

2.Turnthebaseofthebulbcounterclockwiseuntilit stops(Figure61).

Figure60).

Figure60

Figure63

5.Turnthebaseofthebulbclockwiseuntilitissnug (Figure64).

Figure64

6.Insertthewireconnectorstraightintothebackof theheadlightuntilitissecurelyinplace(Figure65).

Figure61

3.Removethebulbstraightoutfromthebackofthe headlight(Figure62).

Figure62

4.Insertanewbulbintothebackoftheheadlight (Figure63).

Figure65

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Storage

WARNING

•Gasolinevaporscanexplode.

•Donotstoregasolinemorethan30days.

•Donotstorethemachineinanenclosurenear anopename.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringit.

PreparingtheMachinefor Storage

1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizer tofreshfuel.

Note:Fuelshouldnotbestoredlongerthan suggestedbythefuelstabilizermanufacturer.

2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.

3.Runthemachineuntiltheenginerunsoutoffuel.

4.Primetheengineandstartitagain.

5.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyoucan nolongerstarttheengine,itissufcientlydry.

6.Stoptheengineandallowittocool.

7.Removetheignitionkey .

8.Cleanthemachinethoroughly.

9.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailable fromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.Sandaffected areasbeforepainting,andusearustpreventativeto preventthemetalpartsfromrusting.

10.Tightenallloosescrews,bolts,andlocknuts.Repair orreplaceanydamagedparts.

11.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dryplace outofthereachofchildren.

RemovingtheMachinefrom Storage

Performtheannualmaintenanceproceduresasgivenin theRecommendedMaintenanceSchedule.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Electricstarterdoesnotturn(electric-start modelsonly)

Enginedoesnotstartorstartshard

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thepowercordisdisconnectedatthe outletorthemachine.

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/orthemachine.

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

1.ThechokeisintheOnposition.1.MovethechoketotheOffposition.

2.Thefuelshutoffvalveisnotcompletely open.

3.Thefueltankisnearlyemptyor containsstalefuel.

4.Thesparkplugwireisloose.

5.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

6.Theengineoillevelintheengine crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.

2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

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

4.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

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

6.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark onthedipstick.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Engineruns,butthemachinedischarges snowpoorlyornotatall

Dischargechuteeitherdoesnotlockinto placeordoesnotmove

Themachinedoesnotproperlyclearthe snowoffthesurface

1.ThethrottleisnotintheFastposition whenthrowingsnow .

2.Themachineismovingtoofasttoclear thesnow.

3.Youaretryingtoremovetoomuch snowperswath.

4.Youaretryingtoremoveextremely heavyorwetsnow.

5.Thedischargechuteisplugged.5.Unclogthedischargechute.

6.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisloose orisoffthepulley .

7.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisworn orbroken.

1.Thedischargechutelatchisnot properlyadjusted.

1.Theskidsand/orscraperarenot properlyadjusted.

2.Thepressureinthetiresisnotequal.

1.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.

2.Shiftthemachineintoalowergear.

3.Reducetheamountofsnowremoved perswath.

4.Don'toverloadthemachinewith extremelyheavyorwetsnow.

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

7.Replacetheauger/impellerdrivebelt; refertowww.Toro.comforservicing informationortakethemachinetoan AuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Adjustthedischargechutelatch.

1.Adjusttheskidsand/orthescraper.

2.Checkandadjustthepressureinone orbothtires.

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CaliforniaandFederalExhaustandEvaporative

EmissionControlWarrantyStatement

ATwo-YearLimitedWarranty

YourWarrantyRightsandObligations

TheCaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(CARB),theU.S.Environmental ProtectionAgency(EPA),andTheT oroCompany ,arepleasedtoexplain theexhaustandevaporativeemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyonyour 2012andlaterutility/lawn/gardenequipmentengine.2012andlatermodel yearutility/lawn/gardenequipmentenginesmustbedesigned,builtand equipped,atthetimeofsale,tomeettheU.S.EPAregulationsforsmall non-roadengines.Theequipmentenginemustbefreefromdefectsin materialsandworkmanship,whichcauseittofailtoconformwithU.S. EPAstandards,forthersttwoyearsofengineusefromthedateofsale totheultimatepurchaser.TheT oroCompanywarrantstheexhaustand evaporativeemissioncontrolsystemonyourutility/lawn/gardenequipment enginefortheperiodoftimelistedabove,providedtherehasbeenno abuse,neglect,orimpropermaintenanceofyourutility/lawn/garden equipmentengine.

Youremissioncontrolsystemmayincludepartssuchasthecarburetor , ignitionsystem,fueltank,fuelcap,fuellines,fuellinefasteners, connectors,andotheremission-relatedassemblies.

Whereawarrantableconditionexists,TheT oroCompanypromisesto repairyourengineatnocosttoyou,includingdiagnosis,parts,andlabor.

Manufacturer’sWarrantyCoverage

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuant toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantthe2012andlater utility/lawn/gardenequipmentenginesfortwoyearsfromthedateof delivery.Ifanyemission-relatedpartonyourengineisdefectivein materialsorworkmanship,wewillrepairorreplacethepart,freeofcharge.

OwnerResponsibilities

Astheengineowner,youareresponsiblefortheperformanceofthe requiredmaintenancelistedinyourOperator'sManual.Werecommend thatyouretainallreceiptscoveringmaintenanceonyourequipment,but wecannotdenywarrantysolelyforthelackofreceiptsorforyourfailureto ensuretheperformanceofallscheduledmaintenance.

Anyreplacementpartorservicethatisequivalentinperformanceand durabilitymaybeusedinnon-warrantymaintenanceorrepairs,andshall notreduceourwarrantyobligation.

Astheengineowner,youshouldbeawarethatwemaydenyyouwarranty coverageifyourengineoraparthasfailedduetoabuse,neglect, impropermaintenance,orunapprovedmodicationsorparts.

YouareresponsibleforpresentingyourequipmentenginetoanAuthorized ServiceDealerassoonasaproblemexists.Thewarrantyrepairsshould becompletedinareasonableamountoftime,nottoexceedthirty(30) days.

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsand responsibilities,contactusat:

CustomerCareDepartment,ConsumerDivision ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 Tollfreeat800–348–2424(U.S.customers) Tollfreeat800–544–5364(Canadiancustomers)

WarrantedParts

Thewarrantyperiodbeginsonthedatetheengineorequipmentis deliveredtoaretailpurchaser.TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate, ToroWarrantyCompany,jointlywarranttotheinitialownerandeach subsequentpurchaserthattheengineisfreefromdefectsinmaterialsand workmanship,whichcausetheenginetofailtoconformwithapplicable regulations,foraperiodoftwoyears.

Failurescausedbyabuse,neglect,orimpropermaintenancearenot covered.Theuseofadd-onormodiedpartscanbegroundsfor disallowingawarrantyclaim.Wearenotliabletocoverfailuresof warrantedpartscausedbytheuseofadd-onormodiedparts.Weare liablefordamagestootherenginecomponentscausedbythefailureof awarrantedpartstillunderwarranty.Theownerisresponsibleforthe

performanceoftherequiredmaintenance,asdenedintheOperator's Manual.

Anywarrantedpartwhichisnotscheduledforreplacementasrequired maintenance,orwhichisscheduledonlyforregularinspectiontotheeffect of“repairorreplaceasnecessary”shallbewarrantedforthewarranty period.Anywarrantedpartwhichisscheduledforreplacementasrequired maintenanceshallbewarrantedfortheperiodoftimeuptotherst scheduledreplacementpointforthatpart.Coverageunderthiswarranty extendsonlytothepartslistedbelow(theemissionssystemparts)tothe extentthatthesepartswerepresentontheenginewhenpurchased.

•FuelMeteringSystem

—Coldstartenrichmentsystemincludingthechokemechanismor primingsystem

—Fuelpump,fueltank,fuelcap,fuellines,fuellinettings,clamps, pressurereliefvalves,purgevalves,vaporhoses,liquid/vapor separator,carboncanister ,canistermountingbrackets,enginepurge portconnection,andvaporhosettings

—Carburetorandinternalparts

•AirInductionSystem

—Aircleaner

—Intakemanifold

—Controlledhotairintakesystem

•IgnitionSystem

—Sparkplug(s)

—Ignitioncoilsandelectronics

—Advance/retardmechanisms

•Mufer

•MiscellaneousItemsUsedintheAboveSystems

—Vacuum,temperature,andtime-sensitivevalvesandswitches

—Hoses,connectors,andassembliesofsame

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceat theirdealership.T olocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertothe YellowPagesofyourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”) oraccessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.com.Y oumayalsocallthe numberslistedabovetousethe24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.

Theownershallnotbechargedfordiagnosticlaborwhichleadstothe determinationthatawarrantedpartisdefective,ifthediagnosticwork isperformedatawarrantystation.

GeneralConditions

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidental,orconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheToroProductscoveredbythesewarranties,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof repairsunderthesewarranties.

Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistforordinary use)andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticularpurpose)are limitedtothedurationoftheexpresswarranty .

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,sotheaboveexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

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AThree-Y earLimitedWarranty(45DayLimitedWarrantyforCommercialUse)

TheToroTotalCoverageGuarantee

PowerMaxand PowerThrow Two-StageSnowthrowers

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheT oroProduct listedbelowifusedforresidentialpurposes*,ifdefectiveinmaterialsor workmanshiporifitstopsfunctioningduetothefailureofacomponent fortheperiodlistedbelow.

Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod` PowerMaxSnowthrowersandAttachments

—PowerMaxChuteLifetimeLimitedWarranty

—PowerMaxDeectorLifetimeLimitedWarranty

—PowerMaxAnti-CloggingSystemLifetimeLimitedWarranty

(PlasticImpellerHousingcover) PowerThrowSnowthrowersandAttachments

3years

(originalowneronly)

3years

LimitedWarrantyforCommercialUse

Gas-poweredT oroProductsusedforcommercial,institutional,or rentaluse,arewarrantedfor45daysagainstdefectsinmaterialsor workmanship.Componentsfailingduetonormalweararenotcovered bythiswarranty.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheYellow Pagesofyourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)or accessourwebsiteatwww.T oro.com.Y oumayalsocallthenumbers listedinitem#3tousethe24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermine ifitiscoveredunderwarranty.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

CustomerCareDepartment,ConsumerDivision TheT oroCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 Tollfreeat866-336-5205(U.S.customers) Tollfreeat866-854–9033(Canadiancustomers)

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutine maintenance,whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorreplacementofwearparts,

suchasrotorblades(paddles),scraperblades,belts,fuel,lubricants, oilchanges,sparkplugs,cable/linkageorbrakeadjustments

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretousefreshfuel(lessthanone

monthold),orfailuretoproperlypreparetheunitpriortoanyperiod ofnon-useoveronemonth

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•Operationalmisuse,neglect,oraccidents

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorized

ToroServiceDealer

GeneralConditions

Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan AuthorizedToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts. RepairbyanAuthorizedToroServiceDealerisyoursoleremedyunder thiswarranty .

Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistforordinary use)andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticularpurpose)are limitedtothedurationoftheexpressedwarranty .

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe aboveexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining guaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany .

*Residentialpurposesmeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanonelocation,orinstitutionalorrentaluse,isconsidered commercialuse,andthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.

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