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PowerMaxHeavyDuty926/1028OXESnowthrower
ModelNo.38820—SerialNo.316000001andUp
ModelNo.38824—SerialNo.316000001andUp
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives.
Fordetails,seetheseparateproductspecicDeclarationof
Conformity(DOC)sheet.
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis
designedforremovingsnowfrompavedsurfaces,such
asdrivewaysandsidewalks,andothersurfacesfor
trafconresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot
designedforremovingmaterialsotherthansnow.
FormNo.3396-746RevA
Operator'sManual
Figure1
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
machinedamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
machineproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comformachine
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourmachine.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourmachineready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersonthemachine.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Important callsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
©2015—TheT oro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
*3396-746*A
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ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Troubleshooting...........................................................26
Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
Safety...........................................................................2
SoundPressure.......................................................2
SoundPower..........................................................2
Vibration................................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................3
Setup............................................................................5
1InstallingtheUpperHandle....................................6
2InstallingtheWheelClutchCableEnds....................6
3InstallingtheTractionControlLinkage....................7
4InstallingtheChuteControlRod.............................8
5ConnectingtheWiretotheHeadlight......................9
6FillingtheEnginewithOil......................................9
7CheckingtheTirePressure....................................10
8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper..............................10
9CheckingtheTractionDriveOperation...................10
ProductOverview.........................................................12
Operation....................................................................12
BeforeOperation......................................................12
Safety....................................................................12
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................12
DuringOperation.....................................................13
Safety....................................................................13
StartingtheEngine.................................................14
StoppingtheEngine...............................................16
OperatingtheTractionDrive...................................16
UsingtheWheelClutchLevers.................................16
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...................................17
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive.........................17
OperatingtheQuickStick®.....................................18
UncloggingtheDischargeChute..............................18
OperatingTips......................................................19
AfterOperation........................................................19
Safety....................................................................19
PreventingFreeze-up..............................................19
Maintenance.................................................................20
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................20
MaintenanceSafety.................................................20
PreparingforMaintenance.......................................20
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkids.............................21
CheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable................21
CheckingtheAugerGearboxOilLevel......................22
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................22
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................23
AdjustingtheDischargeChuteLatch........................23
ReplacingtheDriveBelts.........................................24
ReplacingtheHeadlightBulb...................................24
Storage........................................................................25
PreparingtheMachineforStorage............................25
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................25
Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheISO8437
specicationsoftheInternationalStandards
Organizationineffectatthetimeofproduction.
•Shutthemachineoffbeforeunclogging,servicing,or
fueling.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthemanualbefore
youstarttheengine.Makesureeveryoneusingthis
productknowshowtousetheproductandunderstands
thewarnings.
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponentson
themachine.
•Donotoperatemachinewithoutallguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe
machine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa
safedistancefromthemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunderthe
watchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthanthe
operator.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
SoundPressure
Thismachinehasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof88dBA(model38820)and89dBA(model38824).
Thesoundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO11201.
SoundPower
Thismachinehasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof103
dBA(model38820)and105dBA(model38824).Thesound
powerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO3744.
CAUTION
Long-termexposuretonoisewhileoperatingthe
machinemaycausesomehearingloss.
Wearadequatehearingprotectionwheneveryou
operatethemachineforanextendedperiodoftime.
Vibration
Measuredvibrationlevelforthelefthand=3.8m/s
38820)and4.7m/s
Measuredvibrationlevelfortherighthand=4.8m/s
38820)and5.6m/s
Themeasuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO20643.
2
(model38824).
2
(model38824).
2
(model
2
(model
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamageddecals.
112-6627
1.Leftturncontrol
2.Tractiondrive—squeeze
thelevertoengage;release
thelevertodisengage.
3.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
4.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,impeller—do
notplaceyourhand
inthechute;stopthe
enginebeforeleavingthe
operator'sposition,usethe
tooltoclearthechute.
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
107-3040
106-4525
Orderpartno.112-6633
1.Fast
2.Forwardspeeds 4.Reversespeeds
3.Slow
1.Cuttingdismemberment,impellerandcutting
dismemberment,augerhazards—keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthesnowthrower.
112-6625
Reorderpartno.112-6629
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplace
yourhandinthechute;stoptheenginebeforeleavingthe
operator'sposition,usethetooltoclearthechute.
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125–1102
1.Enginestop 3.Variablespeedcontrol
2.Slow
4.Fast
120-9805
1.Insertthekey.
2.Primetheengine3times.
3.Engagethechoke.
4.Pullthestartercord.
5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
Procedure Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Handlebolts 4
Curvedwashers
Locknuts 4
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Carriagebolts
Locknuts 2
Cabletie
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Qty.
Use
4
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2
1
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Installtheupperhandle.
Installthewheelclutchcableends
Installthetractioncontrollinkage.
Installthechutecontrolrod.
Connectthewiretotheheadlight.
Filltheenginewithoil.
Checkthetirepressure.
Checktheskidsandscraper.
Checktheoperationofthetractiondrive.
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InstallingtheUpperHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
4 Handlebolts
4
Curvedwashers
4 Locknuts
Procedure
Note:Donotremovetherubberbandonthecablesuntil
youhaveinstalledtheupperhandle.
1. Liftandrotatetheupperhandleandpositionitover
thelowerhandle(Figure3).
Important: Routethecablesattachedtothe
QuickStickinsidetheupperhandlelegsand
ensurethatthecablesandthewireforthe
headlightarenotpinchedbetweenthehandle
sections.
Figure4
2
InstallingtheWheelClutch
CableEnds
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1. Unwrapthecableendsfromthelowerhandle(Figure
5).
Figure3
1.Cables
2. Securetheupperhandlewith4handlebolts,4curved
washers,and4locknutsfromtheloosepartsbag
(Figure4).
Figure5
2. Routeeithertheleftorrightcableendoverthelower
handleandinsertthecableendintotheholeinthe
correspondingwheelclutchlever(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Wheelclutchlever
3. Removethenutandwasherfromthehandle,attach
thecableclamponthecabletothehandle,installthe
washerandthenut,andhandtightenthenut(Figure7).
Figure7
Figure9
Note:Thegapshouldbeapproximatelythethickness
ofapencil(6mmor1/4inch).Ifitisgreater,loosen
thecableclampnut,slidethecablejacketupslightly,
tightenthecableclampnut,andcheckthegapagain.
6. Repeatsteps2through5fortheothercable.
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InstallingtheTractionControl
Linkage
NoPartsRequired
1.Cableclamp(2)
Important: Ensurethatthecurvedsideofthe
cableclampisagainstthehandleandthatthe
cableisroutedbelowtheclampbolt.Thecable
mustbeinastraightlinefromthecableclamp
tothepointwhereitattachestothewheelclutch
lever.
4. Pullthecablejacketdowngentlyuntilthewheelclutch
leverisdownandtheslackisoutofthecable,then
tightenthecableclampnutsecurely(Figure8).
Figure8
5. Squeezetheleverfully,thencheckthegapbetween
thebottomofthehandleandthewheelclutchlever
end(Figure9).
Procedure
1. Removethehairpincotterandwasherfromthelower
endofthespeedcontrolrodandinsertthelowerend
oftherodintothelowerlinkarmsothatthebentend
ofthespeedcontrolrodfacesrearward(Figure10).
Figure10
2. Securethelowerendofthespeedcontrolrodwiththe
washerandhairpincotterthatyoupreviouslyremoved.
3. Removethehairpincotterandtheouterwasherfrom
thetrunnionontheupperendofthespeedcontrol
rod(Figure11).
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Note: Foreasierinstallation,lookdownthroughthe
openinginthespeedselector(Figure13).
Figure11
1.Speedselectorlever
2.Trunnion
Note: Tomakeinstallationeasier,leavetheatwasher
onthetrunnion(Figure11).
4. ShiftthespeedselectorleverintoR2position.
5. Rotatethelowerlinkarmfullyupward
(counterclockwise)(Figure12).
6. Liftuponthespeedcontrolrodandinsertthetrunnion
intotheholeinthespeedselectorlever(Figure11).
Note: Ifthetrunniondoesnottintothehole
whenyouliftuponthespeedcontrolrod,rotatethe
trunnionupwardordownwardonthespeedcontrol
roduntilitts.
7. Securethetrunnionandupperendofthespeedcontrol
rodwiththeouterwasherandahairpincotteryou
previouslyremoved.
3.Innerwasher
4.Outerwasher
Figure12
Figure13
1.Speedselector
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InstallingtheChuteControl
Rod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Carriagebolts
2 Locknuts
Procedure
1. UnwraptheQuickStick®androtateitsothatitis
uprightandinthecenter.
2. Holdthebluetriggercapdownandpulltheleverfully
rearward.
Note: Thedischargechuteanddeectorshouldface
forward.Iftheydonot,holdthebluetriggercap
down(butdonotmovetheQuickStick)androtatethe
dischargechuteuntiltheydo.
3. Aligntheattenedbackendofthelongchutecontrol
rodwiththeattenedfrontendoftheshortrod
thatextendsfromthecontrolpanelsothattheynest
together(Figure14).
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Figure14
7. HoldthebluetriggercapdownandrotatetheQuick
Stickinacircletoensurethatthechuteanddeector
operatesmoothly.
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ConnectingtheWiretothe
Headlight
1.Shortrod
4. Insertthefrontendoftherodintotheopeningin
thebackofthechutegearcoveruntilitslidesintothe
chutegear(Figure15).
5. Aligntheholesinthenestedendsoftherodsand
insert2carriagebolts(intheloosepartsbag)through
theshortrodfromtheleftsideofthemachine(from
theoperatingposition).
6. Insertthecableclipthatsupportsthedeectorcable
undertheheadoftheforwardcarriagebolt,andsecure
thecarriageboltswithlocknutsfromthelooseparts
bag(Figure16).
2.Longchutecontrolrod
Figure15
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Cabletie
Procedure
1. Insertthewireconnectoronthelooseendofthewire
straightintothebackoftheheadlightuntilitissecurely
inplace(Figure17).
Figure17
1.Plasticcliponwire
connector
2.U-bolt
Note: Ensurethattheplasticcliponthewire
connectorisonthebottom(Figure17).
2. Secureacabletie(fromtheloosepartsbag)aroundthe
wireandthehandleabout2.5cm(1inch)belowthe
U-bolt(Figure17).
3.Cabletie
Figure16
1.Cableclip 2.Deectorcable
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FillingtheEnginewithOil
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheenginecrankcase.
Note: Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoilleveland
addoilifnecessary.
UseautomotivedetergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication
ofSF ,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.Refertoyourengineowner's
manual.
UseFigure18belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityforthe
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
Figure19
1.Full 2.Addoil
2. Installthedipsticksecurelybypushingthecapdown
atandturning.
Note: Donotspilloilaroundtheoillltube;oilcould
leakontotractionpartsandcausethetractiontoslip.
Figure18
EngineOilCapacities
Model
38820
38824
1. Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap
counterclockwiseandslowlypouroilintotheoil
lltubetoraisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkonthe
dipstick.Donotoverll.(Figure19).
EngineOilCapacity
0.89to0.95L(30to32oz)
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CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping.Reduce
thepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween116and137
kPa(17and20psi).
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CheckingtheSkidsand
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkids(page21).
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6. Squeezethelefthand(traction)levertothehand-grip
(Figure20).
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CheckingtheTractionDrive
Operation
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty
damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary .
1. Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine.
2. MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector.
Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthemachine
doesnotmoveormovesrearward,completethe
following:
A. Releasethetractionleverandstoptheengine.
B. Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeedselector
lever(Figure11).
C. Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)on
thespeedcontrolrod(Figure11).
D. Connectthetrunniontothespeedselectorlever
(Figure11).
7. Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthisprocedure
untilnoadjustmentsarerequired.
Important: Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction
leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable
(refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable)or
takethemachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor
service.
3. Squeezethelefthand(traction)levertothehand-grip
(Figure20).
Figure20
Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthemachine
doesnotmoveormovesforward,completethe
following:
A. Releasethetractionleverandstoptheengine.
B. Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeedselector
lever(Figure11).
C. Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)onthe
speedcontrolrod(Figure11).
D. Connectthetrunniontothespeedselectorlever
(Figure11).
4. Releasethetractionlever.
5. MovethespeedselectortothePositionF1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector.
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ProductOverview
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G016500
Figure23
1.Snowcleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)
Operation
BeforeOperation
Safety
•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby
themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectricstarting
motors.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutwearingadequate
wintergarments.Avoidloosettingclothingthatcanget
caughtinmovingparts.W earslipresistantfootwearthat
Figure21
willimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.
1.Hand-grip(2) 10.Scraper
2.Auger/impellerlever
3.Speedselectorlever 12.Skid(2)
4.QuickStick®discharge
chutecontrol
5.Tractionlever 14.Electricstarterplug-in
6.Fueltankcap
7.Engineoillltube/dipstick
8.Chutedeector 17.Wheelclutchlever(2)
9.Dischargechute
11.Auger
13.Electricstarterbutton
15.Snowcleanouttool
16.Headlight
•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperation
orwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotect
eyesfromforeignobjectsthatmaybethrownfromthe
machine.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethemachineistobe
usedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires,and
otherforeignobjects.
•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,illegible,or
lost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginningoperation.Also,
tightenanyloosefasteners.
FillingtheFuelTank
DANGER
Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A
reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
others.
• Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe
gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormachine
onthegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleor
Figure22
1.Primer 5.Throttle
2.Ignitionswitch
3.Choke
4.Fuelshutoffvalve
6.Oildrainplug
7.Recoilstarter
onanobject.
• Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.
Wipeupspills.
• Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround
anopenameorsparks.
• Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out
ofthereachofchildren.
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•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline
withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating
method).
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.Alwaysbe
sureofyourfooting,andkeeparmholdonthehandles.
Walk;neverrun.
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE
byvolumeisacceptable.
•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15
orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume.
Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Important: Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwithgasoline
lessthan30daysold.
Note:Donotllabovethebottomofthetankneck.
Do not add oil to the gasoline.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor
light.
•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupwiththe
machine.
•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow ,disengagepowertothe
rotorblades.
•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby
themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectricstarting
motors.
•Donotattempttoclearsnowfromagravelorcrushed
rocksurface.Thisproductisintendedforuseonlyon
pavedsurfaces.
•Donotusethemachineonaroof.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine
isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby
manufacturer).
•Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,remove
theignitionkey ,thoroughlyinspectthemachineforany
damage,andrepairthedamagebeforerestartingand
operatingthemachine.
Figure24
1.Donotllabovethebottomofthetankneck
DuringOperation
Safety
•Rotatingaugerbladescaninjurengersorhands.
Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthedischarge
openingwhileoperatingthemachine.Keepyourface,
hands,feet,andanyotherpartofyourbodyor
clothingawayfrommovingorrotatingparts.
•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stop
theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.
•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting
theengineandfortransportingthemachineinorout
ofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaustfumes
aredangerous.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto
clearsnowattoofastarate.
•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeplugging
itintoapowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,donot
useittostartthemachine.Replacethedamagedcord
immediately.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouare
notstartingthemachine.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareaswhere
propertydamagecanoccur.
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StartingtheEngine
1. Checktheengineoillevel.RefertoCheckingthe
EngineOilLevelinMaintenance.
2. Turnthefuelshutoffvalve1/4turncounterclockwise
toopenit(Figure25).
4. Firmlypushintheprimer3timeswithyourthumb,
holdingtheprimerinforasecondbeforereleasingit
eachtime(Figure27).
Figure25
3. Inserttheignitionkeyallthewayin(Figure26).
Figure27
1.Ignitionkey
Figure26
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5. MovethechoketotheChokeposition(Figure28).
Figure30
1.Electric-starterbutton 3.Recoilstarter
2.Electricstarterplug-in
Note: Tousetheelectricstarter,connectapower
cordtotheelectricstarterplug-inrstandthentoa
poweroutlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextension
cordrecommendedforoutdoorusethatisnotlonger
than50feet(15m).
Figure28
6. MovethethrottletotheFastposition(Figure29).
Figure29
7. Startthemachinebypullingtherecoilstarteror
pressingtheelectric-starterbutton(Figure30).
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,
causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbefore
usingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,
donotoperatethemachine.Replaceorrepair
thedamagedcordimmediately.Contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforassistance.
Important: Topreventdamagingtheelectric
starter,runitinshortcycles(5secondson,
5secondsoff),nomorethan10times.Ifthe
enginestilldoesnotstart,takethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
8. Disconnectthepowercordfromthepoweroutletrst
andthenfromthemachine(electricstartonly).
9. Allowtheenginetowarmup;graduallymovethe
choketowardtheRunposition.W aitfortheengineto
runsmoothlybeforeeachchokeadjustment.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoa
poweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystart
themachineandinjurepeopleordamage
property.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine.
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StoppingtheEngine
1. MovethethrottletotheSlowposition,andthentothe
Stopposition(Figure31)tokilltheengine.Theengine
canalsobestoppedbypullingtheignitionkeyoutward
tothemiddleposition.
Figure31
2. Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3. Removetheignitionkeytopreventaccidentalstarting.
OperatingtheTractionDrive
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty
damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary;refertoCheckingtheTraction
DriveOperationinSetupformoreinformation.
Important: Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction
leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable
(refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable)or
takethemachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor
service.
Important: Tooperatethetractiondrive,youmust
operatethemachinewiththeself-propelfeature
engaged.RefertoFreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-propel
Drive.
1. Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezethelefthand
(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure33).
4. Closethefuelshutoffvalvebyrotatingitclockwise
(Figure32).
Figure32
Figure33
2. Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetractionlever.
UsingtheWheelClutchLevers
Thewheelclutchleversallowyoutomomentarilydisengage
thedrivetooneorbothwheelswiththetractiondrivelever
stillengaged.Thisenablesyoutoturnandmaneuverthe
machineeasily.
Note: Holdingdownthetractionleveragainstthehandle
engagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.
Toturnthemachinetotheright,liftupontherightwheel
clutchleverandsqueezeittowardthehandle(Figure34).
5. Pulltherecoilstarter3or4times.Thishelpsprevent
therecoilstarterfromfreezingup.
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Figure34
Note:Thisdisengagesthedrivetotherightwheelwhile
theleftwheelcontinuesdriving,andthemachineturnsto
theright.
OperatingtheAuger/Impeller
Drive
1. Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeezetheright
hand(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip(Figure
37).
Note: Similarly ,squeezingtheleftwheelclutchleverturns
themachinetotheleft.
Whenyoucompletetheturn,releasethewheelclutchlever,
andthedrivere-engagesbothwheels(Figure35).
Figure35
Momentarilysqueezingandreleasingtheleftorrightwheel
clutchleveralsoallowsforsteeringadjustmentstokeepthe
machinegoinginastraightline,especiallyindeepsnow.
Squeezingbothwheelclutchleverssimultaneouslydisengages
thedrivetobothwheels.Thisenablesyoutomanuallymove
themachinebackwardwithoutstoppingtoshiftitintoa
reversegear.Italsoallowsyoutomaneuverandtransportthe
machinemoreeasilywhentheengineisnotrunning.
OperatingtheSpeedSelector
Figure37
2. Tostoptheaugerandimpeller,releasetherighthand
lever.
Important: Whenyouengageboththe
auger/impellerleverandthetractionlever,the
tractionleverlockstheauger/impellerleverdown,
freeingyourrighthand.T oreleasebothlevers,
simplyreleasethelefthand(traction)lever.
3. Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotatewhenyou
releasetheauger/impellerlever,donotoperatethe
machine.Checktheauger/impellercable(referto
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/ImpellerCable)
andadjustitifnecessary.Otherwise,takethemachine
toanAuthorizedDealerforservice.
WARNING
Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotate
whenyoureleasetheauger/impellerlever,you
couldseriouslyinjureyourselforothers.
Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reversegears.T o
changespeeds,releasethetractionleverandshiftthespeed
selectorlevertothedesiredposition(Figure36).Thelever
locksinanotchateachspeedselection.
Figure36
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OperatingtheQuickStick®
MovingtheChuteDeector
HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStickto
movethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.Releasethe
triggercaptolockthedischargechuteandchutedeector
intoposition(Figure38).
Figure38
MovingtheDischargeChute
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick
tothelefttomovethedischargechutetotheleft;movethe
QuickSticktotherighttomovethedischargechutetothe
right(Figure39).
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick
forwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveitrearwardtoraise
thechutedeector(Figure40).
Figure40
UncloggingtheDischarge
Chute
WARNING
Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno
snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the
dischargechutemaybeclogged.
Figure39
•Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe
DischargeChuteLatch.
•Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasitdoesto
theright,ensurethatthecableisroutedtotheinsideof
thehandles.RefertoInstallingtheUpperHandle.
•Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyoureleasethe
triggercap,refertoAdjustingtheDischargeChuteLatch.
Neveruseyourhandstoclearacloggeddischarge
chute.Thiscouldresultinpersonalinjury.
•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayintheoperating
positionandreleasethelefthand(traction)lever.While
runningtheauger/impeller,pushdownonthehandlesto
raisethefrontofthemachineafewinches(centimeters)
offthepavement.Thenliftthehandlesquicklytobump
thefrontofthemachineonthepavement.Repeatif
necessaryuntilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge
chute.
•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping
thefrontofthemachine,stoptheengine,waitforall
movingpartstostop,andusethesnowcleanouttool;
neveruseyourhand.
Important: Uncloggingthedischargechuteby
bumpingthefrontofthemachineonthepavement
maycausetheskidstomove.Adjusttheskidsand
tightentheskidboltssecurely.
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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.
PreventingFreeze-up
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving
partsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhen
tryingtooperatefrozencontrols. Ifyouhavedifculty
operatinganycontrolorpart,starttheengineandletit
runforafewminutes.
•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunforafew
minutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing.Engage
theauger/impellertoclearanyremainingsnowfrom
insidethehousing.RotatetheQuickSticktopreventit
fromfreezing.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingparts
tostop,andremovealliceandsnowfromthemachine.
•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoilstarterhandleseveral
timesandpushtheelectric-starterbuttononcetoprevent
therecoilstarterandelectricstarterfromfreezingup.
WARNING
Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother
foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto
theoperatorortobystanders.
• Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects
thattheaugerscouldpickupandthrow.
• Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea
ofoperation.
•AlwayssetthethrottletotheFastpositionwhenthrowing
snow .
•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthewheelsslip,
shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthemachine
intoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuestorideup,liftup
onthehandles.
AfterOperation
Safety
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea
buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,suchashot
waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe
enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,referto
theStoragesectionforimportantdetails.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst2hours
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every50hours
Every100hours
Yearly
Yearlyorbeforestorage
Important:Youcanndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyourmachineatwww.T oro.com.
MaintenanceSafety
Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbeforeperformingany
maintenanceonthemachine:
•Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service,or
adjustment,stoptheengineandremovethekey.Ifmajor
repairsareeverneeded,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
MaintenanceProcedure
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.Changetheengineoilevery25operatinghourswhen
operatingtheengineunderaheavyload.
•Replacethesparkplug.
•Checktheskidsandadjustthemifnecessary .
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Checktheaugergearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto17–20psi(1 16–137kPa).
•Runtheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorattheendoftheseason.
•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/or
theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.
1. Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,thenfullyinstall
thedipstick.
2. Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel(Figure41).
IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick,
addoil.Referto(page).
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstobesurethemachineisinsafeworking
condition.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.
PreparingforMaintenance
1. Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2. Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3. Disconnectthesparkplugwire.RefertoReplacing
theSparkPlug.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval: Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheengine
oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
Figure41
1.Full 2.Addoil
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CheckingandAdjustingthe
CheckingandAdjustingthe
Skids
ServiceInterval: Yearly—Checktheskidsandadjustthem
ifnecessary.
Checktheskidstoensurethattheaugerdoesnotcontact
thepavedorgravelsurface.Adjusttheskidsasneededto
compensateforwear.
1. Checkthetirepressure.RefertoCheckingtheTire
Pressure.
2. Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstotheauger
sidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddowneasily(Figure
42).
Figure42
1.1/2inch(1.3cm)
TractionCable
ServiceInterval: Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe
tractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor
replaceitifnecessary.
Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreversespeeds
oritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever,adjustthe
tractioncable.
Withthetractionleverdisengaged,checkthepininthe
elongatedslotintheleftsideofthemachineabovethetire.
Thereshouldbeagapof1to1.5mm(1/32to1/16inch)
fromthefrontoftheslottothefrontedgeofthepin(Figure
43).
3. Supportthesideplatessothattheyareatleast1/2
inch(1.3cm)abovealevelsurface.
Important: Theaugerbladesmustbesupported
abovethegroundbytheskids.
4. Ensurethatthescraperis3mm(1/8inch)aboveand
paralleltoalevelsurface.
Note: Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,oruneven,
adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.Forgravelsurfaces,
adjusttheskidsfurtherdowntopreventthemachine
frompickinguprocks.
5. Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwiththe
ground.
6. Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe
augersides.
Note: Toquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen,
supportthescraper3mm(1/8inch)offthepavement,
thenadjusttheskidsdowntothepavement.
Note: Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,youcan
turnthemoverandsettheunusedsidetowardthe
pavement.
Figure43
1.Pin
2.1to1.5mm(1/32to1/16inch)
Ifthelefthand(traction)cableisnotproperlyadjusted,do
thefollowingsteps:
1. Loosenthejamnut.
2. Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthepinuntil
itisthepropergapfromthefrontedgeoftheslot.
3. Tightenthejamnut(Figure44).
1.Jamnut 2.Turnbuckle
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Figure44
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CheckingtheAugerGearbox
ChangingtheEngineOil
OilLevel
ServiceInterval: Yearly—Checktheaugergearboxoiland
addoilifnecessary.
1. Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2. Cleantheareaaroundthepipeplug(Figure45).
Figure45
1.Pipeplug
3. Removethepipeplugfromthegearbox.
ServiceInterval: Aftertherst5hours—Changetheengine
oil.
Every50hours—Changetheengineoil.Changethe
engineoilevery25operatinghourswhenoperating
theengineunderaheavyload.
Ifpossible,runtheenginejustbeforechangingtheoilbecause
warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmorecontaminants.
UseautomotivedetergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication
ofSF ,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.Refertoyourengineowner's
manual.
UseFigure46belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityforthe
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
4. Checktheoillevelinthegearbox.Theoilshouldbeat
thepointofoverowingatthelleropening.
5. Iftheoillevelislow,addGL-5orGL-6,SAE85-95
EPgearoillubricanttothegearboxuntilthepointof
overow .
Note: Donotusesyntheticoil.
6. Installthepipepluginthegearbox.
Figure46
EngineOilCapacities
Model
38820
38824
1. Cleantheareaaroundtheoildraincap(Figure47).
EngineOilCapacity
0.89to0.95L(30to32oz)
0.89to0.95L(30to32oz)
Figure47
1.Oildrainplug
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2. Slideanoildrainpanunderthedrainextensionand
removetheoildrainplug.
Note: Whenremovingtheplug,ensurethetubedoes
notloosen.
3. Draintheoil.
Note: Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal
recyclingcenter.
4. Installtheoildrainplug.
5. Fillthecrankcasewithoil.Referto6FillingtheEngine
withOil(page9).
ReplacingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethesparkplug.
WARNING
Replacingthesparkplugwhiletheengineishot
canresultinburns.
Waituntiltheengineiscooltoreplacethespark
plug.
UseaT orosparkplugorequivalent(Champion®RN9YCor
NGKBPR6ES).
1. Removetheboot(Figure48).
Figure49
3. Removeanddiscardtheoldsparkplug.
Note: Youwillneedaratchetwrenchextensionto
removethesparkplug.
4. Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonanewsparkplug
at0.76mm(0.030inch)(Figure50).
Figure50
1.0.030inch(0.76mm)
5. Installthenewsparkplug,tightenitrmly,andattach
theignitionwiretothesparkplug.
Note: Ensuretheignitionwiresnapscompletelyinto
placeonthesparkplug.
Figure48
1.Sparkplugboot
2. Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug.
AdjustingtheDischargeChute
Latch
Ifthedischargechutedoesnotlockintothedesiredposition
ordoesnotunlocksothatyoucanmoveittoanother
position,adjustthedischargechutelatch.
1. Removethefasteneronthegearcover(Figure51),lift
thefrontofthecoverup,andslideitbackandoutof
theway.
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ReplacingtheDriveBelts
Iftheauger/impellerdrivebeltorthetractiondrivebelt
becomesworn,oil-soaked,orotherwisedamaged,havean
AuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethebelt.
ReplacingtheHeadlightBulb
Figure51
2. Loosentheboltonthecableclamp(Figure52).
Figure52
1.Cableconduit 2.Cableclamp
3. Graspthecableconduitandmoveittowardthefront
ofthemachineuntilthedischargechutelatchfully
engagesthegearteeth(Figure52andFigure53).
UseaGE89937Whalogenlightbulb.Donottouchthe
bulbwithyourhandsorallowdirtormoisturetocomeinto
contactwiththebulb.
1. Removethewireconnectorfromthebackofthe
headlight(Figure54).
Figure54
2. Turnthebaseofthebulbcounterclockwiseuntilit
stops(Figure55).
Figure53
1.Dischargechutelatch
Note: Thelatchisspringloadedandwillnaturally
moveintotheteethofthegear(Figure53).
4. Removeanyslackinthecablebypullingthecable
conduitrearward.
5. Tightentheboltonthecableclamp,beingcarefulnot
tostriptheplasticpart.
6. Installandsecurethegearcover.
2.Gearteeth
Figure55
3. Removethebulbstraightoutfromthebackofthe
headlight(Figure56).
Figure56
4. Insertanewbulbintothebackoftheheadlight(Figure
57).
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Storage
WARNING
• Gasolinevaporscanexplode.
Figure57
5. Turnthebaseofthebulbclockwiseuntilitissnug
(Figure58).
Figure58
6. Insertthewireconnectorstraightintothebackofthe
headlightuntilitissecurelyinplace(Figure59).
• Donotstoregasolinemorethan30days.
• Donotstorethemachineinanenclosurenear
anopename.
• Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringit.
PreparingtheMachinefor
Storage
1. Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizerto
freshfuel.
Note: Fuelshouldnotbestoredlongerthansuggested
bythefuelstabilizermanufacturer.
2. Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe
conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.
3. Runthemachineuntiltheenginerunsoutoffuel.
4. Primetheengineandstartitagain.
5. Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyoucan
nolongerstarttheengine,itissufcientlydry.
6. Stoptheengineandallowittocool.
Figure59
7. Removetheignitionkey.
8. Cleanthemachinethoroughly.
9. Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailablefroman
AuthorizedServiceDealer.Sandaffectedareasbefore
painting,andusearustpreventativetopreventthe
metalpartsfromrusting.
10. Tightenallloosescrews,bolts,andlocknuts.Repairor
replaceanydamagedparts.
11. Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dryplaceout
ofthereachofchildren.
RemovingtheMachinefrom
Storage
Performtheannualmaintenanceproceduresasgiveninthe
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Theelectricstarterdoesnotturn
(electric-startmodelsonly).
Theenginedoesnotstartorstartshard.
PossibleCause CorrectiveAction
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.Haveaqualiedelectricianenergize
theoutlet.
1.Insertthekeyintotheignitionandturn
ittotheOnposition.
2.MovethechoketotheOnpositionand
presstheprimer3times.
5.Drainand/orllthefueltankwithfresh
gasoline(notmorethan30daysold).
Iftheproblempersists,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
7.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe
gapifnecessary .Replacethespark
plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
8.Removetheventrestrictionorreplace
thefuelcap.
9.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin
theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark
onthedipstick.
Theenginerunsrough.
1.ThechokeisintheOnposition. 1.MovethechoketotheOffposition.
2.Thefuelshutoffvalveisnotcompletely
open.
3.Thefueltankisnearlyemptyor
containsstalefuel.
4.Thesparkplugwireisloose.
5.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.
6.Theengineoillevelintheengine
crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.
2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.
3.Drainandllthefueltankwithfresh
gasoline(notmorethan30daysold).
Iftheproblempersists,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
5.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe
gapifnecessary .Replacethespark
plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
6.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin
theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark
onthedipstick.
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Problem
PossibleCause CorrectiveAction
Theengineruns,butthemachine
dischargessnowpoorlyornotatall.
Thedischargechuteeitherdoesnotlock
intoplaceordoesnotmove.
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.T oro.com
forservicinginformationortakethe
machinetoanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
7.Replacetheauger/impellerdrivebelt;
refertowww.T oro.comforservicing
informationortakethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Adjustthedischargechutelatch.
1.Adjusttheskidsand/orthescraper.
2.Checkandadjustthepressureinone
orbothtires.
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Products WarrantyPeriod
Snowthrowers
•SingleStage
—Engine
•SnowMax
—Chute,chutedeector,and
lowerchute
•TwoStage
—Chute,chutedeectorand
impellerhousingcover
ElectricSnowthrowers
1
OriginalPurchasermeansthepersonwhooriginallypurchasedtheT oroProduct.
2
Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone
locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply .
1
theT oroProductlistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor
2yearsResidentialUse
45DaysCommercialUse
2yearsGTSGuarantee,
ResidentialUse
3yearsResidentialUse
45DaysCommercialUse
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
3yearsResidentialUse
45DaysCommercialUse
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
2yearsResidentialUse
NoWarrantyforCommercial
Use
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance
proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,
whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor
workmanship,followthisprocedure:
1.Contactyoursellertoarrangeserviceoftheproduct.Ifforany
reasonitisimpossibleforyoutocontactyourseller,youmaycontact
anyT oroAuthorizedDistributortoarrangeservice.Seeattached
DistributorList.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe
servicingoutlet.Ifforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeservicing
outlet’sanalysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
ToroWarrantyCompany
ToroCustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision
811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1196USA
001–952–948–4707
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem
coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress
warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:
•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,
lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,orbrakeandclutchadjustments
•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear
•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected
andrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper
maintenance
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oro
ServiceDealer
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel
procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)
– Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
– Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains
morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
– Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use
overonemonth
•Repairsoradjustmentstocorrectstartingdifcultiesduetothe
following:
– Failuretofollowpropermaintenanceproceduresorrecommended
fuelprocedure
•Specialoperationalconditionswherestartingmayrequiremorethan
twopulls:
– Firsttimestartsafterextendedperiodofnon-useoverthree
monthsorseasonalstorage
– Improperstartingprocedures-ifyouarehavingdifcultystarting
yourunit,pleasechecktheOperator'sManualtoensurethat
youareusingthecorrectstartingprocedures.Thiscansavean
unnecessaryvisittoanAuthorizedT oroServiceDealer.
GeneralConditions
Thepurchaseriscoveredbythenationallawsofeachcountry .Therights
towhichthepurchaserisentitledwiththesupportoftheselawsarenot
restrictedbythiswarranty.
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