Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 1128 OHXE 38803 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3385-243RevA

PowerMaxHeavyDuty1128OHXESnowthrower

ModelNo.38803—SerialNo.315000001andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis designedforremovingsnowfrompavedsurfaces,such asdrivewaysandsidewalks,andothersurfacesfor trafconresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot designedforremovingmaterialsotherthansnow,noris amodelwithapivotingscraperdesignedforclearingoff gravelsurfaces.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand machinedamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe machineproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comformachine andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister yourmachine.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof yourmachineready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe modelandserialnumbersonthemachine.Writethenumbers inthespaceprovided.

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1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),

whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial attention.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.

Theenclosed

Engine Owner's Man ual

issuppliedfor informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe enginemanufacturer.

Contents

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

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

Training.................................................................2

Preparation.............................................................2

Operation...............................................................3

ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute..........................3

MaintenanceandStorage..........................................3

ToroSnowthrowerSafety.........................................3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................4

Setup............................................................................7

1InstallingtheUpperHandle....................................8

2InstallingtheWheelClutchCableEnds....................8

3InstallingtheTractionControlLinkage....................9

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4InstallingtheChuteControlRod............................10

5ConnectingtheHeadlightandHandWarmer

WiretotheEngine..............................................11

6FillingtheEnginewithOil.....................................11

7CheckingtheTirePressure....................................12

8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper..............................12

9CheckingtheTractionDriveOperation...................12

ProductOverview.........................................................13

Operation....................................................................14

FreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-propelDrive...............14

FillingtheFuelTank...............................................14

StartingtheEngine.................................................15

StoppingtheEngine...............................................17

OperatingtheHandWarmers..................................17

OperatingtheTractionDrive...................................17

UsingtheWheelClutchLevers.................................18

OperatingtheSpeedSelector...................................18

OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive.........................18

OperatingtheQuickStick™....................................19

UncloggingtheDischargeChute..............................19

PreventingFreeze-up..............................................20

OperatingTips......................................................20

Maintenance.................................................................21

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................21

PreparingforMaintenance.......................................21

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................21

CheckingandAdjustingtheSkids.............................22

CheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable................22

CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller

Cable................................................................23

CheckingtheAugerGearboxOilLevel......................24

ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................24

LubricatingtheHexShaft........................................25

ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................25

AdjustingtheDischargeChuteLatch........................26

ReplacingtheDriveBelts.........................................27

ReplacingtheHeadlightBulb...................................27

Storage........................................................................28

PreparingtheMachineforStorage............................28

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................28

Troubleshooting...........................................................29

Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheB71.3specications oftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstituteineffect atthetimeofproduction.

Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore theengineiseverstarted.

Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalertyou topotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyallsafety messagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoidpossibleinjury ordeath.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecould resultininjuryordeath.Toreducethispotential, complywiththefollowingsafetyinstructions.

Training

•Read,understandandfollowallinstructionsonthe

machineandinthemanual(s)beforeoperatingthis machine.Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsand theproperuseofthemachine.Knowhowtostopthe machineanddisengagethecontrolsquickly.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.Neverallow

adultstooperatethemachinewithoutproperinstruction.

•Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,particularly

smallchildren.

•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especially

whenoperatingthemachineinreverse.

Preparation

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethemachineistobe

usedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires,and otherforeignobjects.

•Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore

startingtheengine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutwearingadequate

wintergarments.Avoidloosettingclothingthatcanget caughtinmovingparts.W earfootwearthatwillimprove footingonslipperysurfaces.

•Handlefuelwithcare;itishighlyammable.

–Useanapprovedfuelcontainer.

–Neveraddfueltoarunningengineorhotengine.

–Fillfueltankoutdoorswithextremecare.Neverll

fueltankindoors.

–Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor

trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainers ontheground,awayfromyourvehicle,beforelling.

–Whenpractical,removegas-poweredmachineryfrom

thetruckortrailerandrefuelitontheground.If thisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchmachineryona trailerwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.

–Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel

tankorcontaineropeningatalltimes,untilrefueling iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

–Replacegasolinecapsecurelyandwipeupspilledfuel.

–Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing

immediately.

•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby

themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectricstarting motors.

•Adjustthecollectorhousingtocleargravelorcrushed

rocksurface.

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine

isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby manufacturer).

•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperation

orwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotect

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eyesfromforeignobjectsthatmaybethrownfromthe machine.

Operation

•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.

Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing

graveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertforhidden hazardsortrafc.

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,remove

theignitionkey ,thoroughlyinspectthemachineforany damage,andrepairthedamagebeforerestartingand operatingthemachine.

•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe

engineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.Vibrationis generallyawarningoftrouble.

•Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperating

position,beforeuncloggingtheauger/impellerhousing ordischargechute,andwhenmakinganyrepairs, adjustmentsorinspections.

•Whencleaning,repairingorinspectingthemachine,stop

theengineandmakecertaintheauger/impellerandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthesparkplug wireandkeepthewireawayfromtheplugtoprevent someonefromaccidentallystartingtheengine.

•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting

theengineandfortransportingthemachineinorout ofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaustfumes aredangerous.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutproperguards,and

othersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworking.

•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareaswhere

propertydamagecanoccur.Keepchildrenandothers away.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto

clearsnowattoofastarate.

•Neveroperatethemachineathightransportspeeds

onslipperysurfaces.Lookbehindandusecarewhen operatinginreverse.

•Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhenmachineis

transportedornotinuse.

•Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe

manufacturerofthemachine(suchaswheelweights, counterweights,orcabs).

•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor

light.Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm holdonthehandles.W alk;neverrun.

•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.

ClearingaCloggedDischarge Chute

WARNING

Handcontactwiththerotatingrotorbladesinside thedischargechuteisthemostcommoncauseof injuryassociatedwithmachines.Neveruseyour handtocleanoutthedischargechute.

Toclearthechute:

•Shuttheengineoff!

•Wait10secondstobesuretherotorbladeshavestopped

rotating.

•Alwaysusethecleanouttoolmountedonthe

snowthrower,notyourhands.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper

tightnesstobesurethemachineisinsafeworking condition.

•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea

buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresentsuchashot waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.

•AlwaysrefertotheOperator’ sManualforimportantdetails

ifthemachineistobestoredforanextendedperiod.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as

necessary.

•Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowingsnowto

preventfreeze-upoftherotorblades.

ToroSnowthrowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro machinesorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknow .

•Rotatingauger/impellercancutofforinjurengers

orhands.Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.Keep

yourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartofyour bodyorclothingawayfrommovingorrotatingparts.

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,troubleshooting,or

repairingthemachine,stoptheengine,removethekey,

andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.Disconnect thewirefromthesparkplugandkeepitawayfrom thesparkplugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally startingtheengine.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,stoptheengine,

removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayintheoperating

positionandreleasethelefthand(traction)lever.While runningtheauger/impeller,pushdownonthehandlesto raisethefrontofthemachineafewinches(centimeters) offthepavement.Thenliftthehandlesquicklytobump

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thefrontofthemachineonthepavement.Repeatif necessaryuntilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge chute.

•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping

thefrontofthemachine,stoptheengine,waitfor

allmovingpartstostop,andusethecleanouttool; neveruseyourhand.

•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,illegible,or

lost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginningoperation.

•Donotsmokewhilehandlinggasoline.

•Donotusethemachineonaroof.

•Donottouchtheenginewhileitisrunningorsoonafter

ithasstoppedbecausetheenginemaybehotenoughto causeaburn.

•Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructionsdescribedin

thismanual.Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service, oradjustment,stoptheengine,removethekey,and disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.Ifmajorrepairs areeverneeded,contactyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.

•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,drain

thefuelfromthefueltanktopreventapotentialhazard. Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer.Removethekey fromtheignitionswitchbeforestoringthemachine.

•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand

accessories.

SafetyandInstructional Decals

Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocated

nearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamageddecals.

106-4525

Reorderpartno.112-6633

1.Fast

3.Slow

2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds

107-3040

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

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112-6625

Reorderpartno.112-6629

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

127–5991

1.Leftturncontrol4.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,

impeller—donotplaceyourhandinthe chute;stoptheenginebeforeleaving theoperator'sposition,usethetoolto clearthechute.

7.Auger/impellerdrive—squeezethe levertoengage;releasetheleverto disengage.

2.Tractiondrive—squeezetheleverto engage;releasethelevertodisengage.

5.Cutting/dismembermenthazard, impeller—keepawayfrommoving parts;removetheignitionkeyandread theinstructionsbeforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

8.Rightturncontrol

3.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

6.Thrownobjecthazard—keep bystandersasafedistancefromthe snowthrower.

9.Handwarmercontrols

Briggs&StrattonPartNo.273676

1.Stop

3.Fast

2.Slow

Briggs&StrattonPartNo.275949

1.Chokeon(Choke)2.Chokeoff(Run)

Briggs&StrattonPartNo.276925

1.Warning—readthe

Operator'sManual.

3.Warning—toxicgas inhalationhazard.

2.Warning—rehazard.

4.Warning—hot surface/burnhazard.

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Briggs&StrattonPartNo.277566

1.Whenstartingacold engine,closethechoke andpresstheprimertwo times.

2.Whenstartingawarm engine,openthechoke anddonotpressthe primer.

Briggs&StrattonPartNo.277588

1.Primer3.Ignitionkeyout (Engine—Stop)

2.Ignitionkeyin

(Engine—Run)

Briggs&StrattonPartNo.278866

1.Fuel—On2.Fuel—Off

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Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

Qty.

Use

Handlebolts4 Curvedwashers

Locknuts4

Installtheupperhandle.

Nopartsrequired

–

Installthewheelclutchcableends

Nopartsrequired

–

Installthetractioncontrollinkage.

Carriagebolts

Locknuts2

Installthechutecontrolrod.

Nopartsrequired

–

Connecttheheadlightandhandwarmer wiretotheengine.

Nopartsrequired

–

Filltheenginewithoil.

Nopartsrequired

–

Checkthetirepressure.

Nopartsrequired

–

Checktheskidsandscraper.

Nopartsrequired

–

Checktheoperationofthetractiondrive.

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InstallingtheUpperHandle

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

4Handlebolts

Curvedwashers

4Locknuts

Procedure

Note:Donotremovetherubberbandonthecablesuntil

youhaveinstalledtheupperhandle.

1.Liftandrotatetheupperhandleandpositionitover thelowerhandle(Figure3).

Important:Routethecablesattachedtothe QuickStickinsidetheupperhandlelegsand ensurethatthecablesandthewireforthe headlightarenotpinchedbetweenthehandle sections.

Figure3

1.Cables

2.Securetheupperhandlewith4handlebolts,4curved washers,and4locknutsfromtheloosepartsbag (Figure4).

Figure4

InstallingtheWheelClutch CableEnds

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Unwrapthecableendsfromthelowerhandle(Figure

5).

Figure5

2.Routeeithertheleftorrightcableendoverthelower handleandinsertthecableendintotheholeinthe correspondingwheelclutchlever(Figure6).

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Figure6

1.Wheelclutchlever

3.Removethenutandwasherfromthehandle,attach thecableclamponthecabletothehandle,installthe washerandthenut,andhandtightenthenut(Figure7).

Figure7

1.Cableclamp(2)

Important:Ensurethatthecurvedsideofthe cableclampisagainstthehandleandthatthe cableisroutedbelowtheclampbolt.Thecable mustbeinastraightlinefromthecableclamp tothepointwhereitattachestothewheelclutch lever.

4.Pullthecablejacketdowngentlyuntilthewheelclutch leverisdownandtheslackisoutofthecable,then tightenthecableclampnutsecurely(Figure8).

Figure8

5.Squeezetheleverfully,thencheckthegapbetween thebottomofthehandleandthewheelclutchlever end(Figure9).

Figure9

Note:Thegapshouldbeapproximatelythethickness

ofapencil(1/4inchor6mm).Ifitisgreater,loosen thecableclampnut,slidethecablejacketupslightly, tightenthecableclampnut,andcheckthegapagain.

6.Repeatsteps2through5fortheothercable.

InstallingtheTractionControl Linkage

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Removethehairpincotterandwasherfromthelower endofthespeedcontrolrodandinsertthelowerend oftherodintothelowerlinkarmsothatthebentend ofthespeedcontrolrodfacesrearward(Figure10).

Figure10

2.Securethelowerendofthespeedcontrolrodwiththe washerandhairpincotterthatyoupreviouslyremoved.

3.Removethehairpincotterandtheouterwasherfrom thetrunnionontheupperendofthespeedcontrol rod(Figure11).

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Figure11

1.Speedselectorlever

3.Innerwasher

2.Trunnion

4.Outerwasher

Note:Tomakeinstallationeasier,leavetheatwasher onthetrunnion(Figure11).

4.ShiftthespeedselectorleverintoPositionR2.

5.Rotatethelowerlinkarmfullyupward (counterclockwise)(Figure12).

Figure12

6.Liftuponthespeedcontrolrodandinsertthetrunnion intotheholeinthespeedselectorlever(Figure11).

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

7.Securethetrunnionandupperendofthespeedcontrol rodwiththeouterwasherandahairpincotteryou previouslyremoved.

Note:Foreasierinstallation,lookdownthroughthe openinginthespeedselector(Figure13).

Figure13

1.Speedselector

InstallingtheChuteControl Rod

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Carriagebolts

2Locknuts

Procedure

1.UnwraptheQuickStickandrotateitsothatitis uprightandinthecenter.

2.Holdthebluetriggercapdownandpulltheleverfully rearward.

Note:Thedischargechuteanddeectorshouldface forward.Iftheydonot,holdthebluetriggercap down(butdonotmovetheQuickStick)androtatethe dischargechuteuntiltheydo.

3.Aligntheattenedbackendofthelongchutecontrol rodwiththeattenedfrontendoftheshortrod thatextendsfromthecontrolpanelsothattheynest together(Figure14).

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Figure14

1.Shortrod

2.Longchutecontrolrod

4.Insertthefrontendoftherodintotheopeningin thebackofthechutegearcoveruntilitslidesintothe chutegear(Figure15).

Figure15

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

6.Insertthecableclipthatsupportsthedeectorcable ontotheforwardcarriagebolt,andsecurethecarriage boltswithlocknutsfromtheloosepartsbag(Figure

16).

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Figure16

1.Cableclip2.Deectorcable

7.HoldthebluetriggercapdownandrotatetheQuick Stickinacircletoensurethatthechuteanddeector operatesmoothly.

ConnectingtheHeadlight andHandWarmerWiretothe Engine

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Plugoneconnectorintothestarterwireandanotherinto theground(Figure17).

Note:Thepigtailsarecolor-coded.

Figure17

1.Starterwireconnector2.Groundconnector

FillingtheEnginewithOil

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheenginecrankcase.

Note:Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoilleveland addoilifnecessary.

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UseautomotivedetergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication ofSF ,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.Refertoyourengineowner's manual.

UseFigure18belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityforthe outdoortemperaturerangeexpected:

Figure18

1.UsingSAE30atoutdoor temperaturesbelow40°F (4°C)willresultinhard starting.

2.Using10W-30atoutdoor temperaturesabove 80°F(27°C)mayresultin increasedoilconsumption; therefore,checktheoil levelmorefrequentlyin thesecircumstances.

EngineOilCapacities

Model

EngineOilCapacity

38803

0.77to0.83L(26to28oz)

1.Removethedipstickandslowlypouroilintotheoil lltubetoraisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkonthe dipstick.Donotoverll.(Figure19).

Figure19

2.Installthedipsticksecurely.

Note:Donotspilloilaroundtheoillltube;oilcould leakontotractionpartsandcausethetractiontoslip.

CheckingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping.Reduce thepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween16and137kPa (117and20psi).

CheckingtheSkidsand Scraper

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkids(page22).

CheckingtheTractionDrive Operation

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty damage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit properly,ifnecessary.

Note:Tocheckthetractiondriveoperation,theself-propel featuremustbeengagedbyensuringthewheelsarepinned intheaxle.RefertoFreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-propel Drive(page14).

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1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine(page15).

2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page18).

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.MovethespeedselectortothePosition1;referto OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page18).

6.Squeezethelefthand(traction)levertothehand-grip (Figure20).

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.

ProductOverview

Figure21

1.Hand-grip(2)10.Scraper

2.Auger/impellerlever

11.Auger

3.Speedselectorlever12.Skid(2)

4.QuickStick™discharge chutecontrol

13.Electricstarterbutton

5.Tractionlever14.Electricstarterplug-in

6.Fueltankcap

15.Snowcleanouttool

7.Engineoillltube/dipstick

16.Headlight

8.Chutedeector17.Wheelclutchlever(2)

9.Dischargechute

Figure22

1.Choke

5.Recoilstarter

2.Ignitionswitch

6.Oildrainplug

3.Fuelshutoffvalve

7.Primer

4.Throttle

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Figure23

1.Snowcleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

FreewheelingorUsingthe Self-propelDrive

Youcanoperatethesnowthrowerwiththeself-propelfeature engagedordisengaged(freewheeling).

Tofreewheel,slidethewheelsinwardandinserttheaxle pinsthroughtheaxleholes,butnotthroughthewheelhubs (Figure24).

Figure24

Toself-propel,slidethewheelsoutwardandinserttheaxle pinsthroughtheholesinthewheelhubsandtheaxleholes (Figure25).

Figure25

FillingtheFuelTank

RecommendedFuel:

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days

old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)

or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume

isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15 (contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

Important:T oreducestartingproblems,addfuel stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwithgasoline lessthan30daysold;runthemachinedrybeforestoring itformorethan30days.

Donotusefueladditivesotherthanafuel stabilizer/conditioner.Donotusefuelstabilizers withanalcoholbasesuchasethanol,methanol,or isopropanol.

DANGER

Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand others.

•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormachine directlyonthegroundbeforelling,notina vehicleoronanobject.

•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold. Wipeupspills.

•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround anopenameorsparks.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out ofthereachofchildren.

Note:Neverusemethanol,gasolinecontainingmethanol, orgasolinecontainingmorethan10%ethanolbecausethe fuelsystemcouldbedamaged.

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Figure26

1.Donotllabovethebottomofthefueltankneck.

StartingtheEngine

1.Checktheengineoillevel.RefertoCheckingthe EngineOilLevel(page21).

2.Turnthefuelshutoffvalve1/4turncounterclockwise toopenit(Figure27).

Figure27

3.Inserttheignitionkey(Figure28).

Figure28

1.Ignitionkey

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4.Firmlypushintheprimerwithyourthumb2times (15°For-9°Corabove)or4times(below15°For

-9°C),holdingtheprimerinforasecondbefore releasingiteachtime(Figure29).

Figure29

5.RotatethechoketotheChokeposition(Figure30).

Figure30

6.MovethethrottletotheFastposition(Figure31).

Figure31

7.Startthemachinepullingtherecoilstarterorpressing theelectric-starterbutton(Figure32).

Figure32

1.Electric-starterbutton3.Recoilstarter

2.Electricstarterplug-in

Note:Tousetheelectricstarter,connectapower cordtotheelectricstarterplug-inrstandthentoa poweroutlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextension cordrecommendedforoutdoorusethatisnotlonger than50feet(15m).

WARNING

Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged, causingashockorre.

Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbefore usingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged, donotoperatethemachine.Replaceorrepair thedamagedcordimmediately.Contactan AuthorizedServiceDealerforassistance.

Important:Topreventdamagingtheelectric starter,runitinshortcycles(5secondsmaximum, thenwaitoneminutebeforetryingtostartit again).Iftheenginestilldoesnotstart,take themachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor service.

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8.Disconnectthepowercordfromthepoweroutletrst andthenfromthemachine(electricstartonly).

9.Allowtheenginetowarmupforseveralminutes,move thechoketowardtheRunposition.Waitfortheengine torunsmoothlybeforeeachchokeadjustment.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoa poweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystart themachineandinjurepeopleordamage property.

Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot startingthemachine.

StoppingtheEngine

1.MovethethrottletotheSlowposition,andthentothe Stopposition(Figure33).

Figure33

2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheignitionkey.

4.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebyrotatingitclockwise (Figure34).

Figure34

5.Pulltherecoilstarter3or4times.Thishelpsprevent therecoilstarterfromfreezingup.

OperatingtheHandWarmers

FliptheswitchtotheOnpositiontoturnonthehand warmers.

FliptheswitchtotheOffpositiontoturnoffthehand warmers.

Figure35

1.On/offswitch3.Offposition

2.Onposition

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(Figure36).

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Figure36

2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetractionlever.

UsingtheWheelClutchLevers

Thewheelclutchleversallowyoutomomentarilydisengage thedrivetooneorbothwheelswiththetractiondrivelever stillengaged.Thisenablesyoutoturnandmaneuverthe machineeasily.

Note:Holdingdownthetractionleveragainstthehandle engagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.

Toturnthemachinetotheright,liftupontherightwheel clutchleverandsqueezeittowardthehandle(Figure37).

Figure37

Note:Thisdisengagesthedrivetotherightwheelwhile

theleftwheelcontinuesdriving,andthemachineturnsto theright.

Note:Similarly ,squeezingtheleftwheelclutchleverturns themachinetotheleft.

Whenyoucompletetheturn,releasethewheelclutchlever, andthedrivere-engagesbothwheels(Figure38).

Figure38

Momentarilysqueezingandreleasingtheleftorrightwheel clutchleveralsoallowsforsteeringadjustmentstokeepthe machinegoinginastraightline,especiallyindeepsnow.

Squeezingbothwheelclutchleverssimultaneouslydisengages thedrivetobothwheels.Thisenablesyoutomanuallymove themachinebackwardwithoutstoppingtoshiftitintoa reversegear.Italsoallowsyoutomaneuverandtransportthe machinemoreeasilywhentheengineisnotrunning.

OperatingtheSpeedSelector

Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reversegears.T o changespeeds,releasethetractionleverandshiftthespeed selectorlevertothedesiredposition(Figure39).Thelever locksinanotchateachspeedselection.

Figure39

OperatingtheAuger/Impeller Drive

1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeezetheright hand(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip(Figure

40).

Figure40

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)

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andadjustitifnecessary.Otherwise,takethemachine toanAuthorizedDealerforservice.

WARNING

Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotate whenyoureleasetheauger/impellerlever,you couldseriouslyinjureyourselforothers.

Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

OperatingtheQuickStick™

HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStickto movethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.Releasethe triggercaptolockthedischargechuteandchutedeector intoposition(Figure41).

Figure41

MovingtheDischargeChute

HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick tothelefttomovethedischargechutetotheleft;movethe QuickSticktotherighttomovethedischargechutetothe right(Figure42).

Figure42

•Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe

DischargeChuteLatch(page26).

•Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasitdoestothe

right,ensurethatthecableisroutedtotheinsideofthe handles.Referto1InstallingtheUpperHandle(page8).

•Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyourelease

thetriggercap,refertoAdjustingtheDischargeChute Latch(page26).

MovingtheChuteDeector

HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick forwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveitrearwardtoraise thechutedeector(Figure43).

Figure43

UncloggingtheDischarge Chute

WARNING

Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the dischargechutemaybeclogged.

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

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maycausetheskidstomove.Adjusttheskidsand tightentheskidboltssecurely.

PreventingFreeze-up

•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving

partsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhen tryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhavedifculty operatinganycontrolorpart,starttheengineandletit runforafewminutes.

•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunforafew

minutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing.Engage theauger/impellertoclearanyremainingsnowfrom insidethehousing.RotatetheQuickSticktopreventit fromfreezing.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingparts tostop,andremovealliceandsnowfromthemachine.

•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoilstarterhandleseveral

timesandpushtheelectric-starterbuttononcetoprevent therecoilandelectricstartersfromfreezingup.

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.

WARNING

Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto theoperatorortobystanders.

•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects thattheaugercouldpickupandthrow.

•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea ofoperation.

•AlwayssetthethrottletotheFastpositionwhenthrowing

snow .

•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthewheelsslip,

shiftthemachineintoalowergear.

•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthemachine

intoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuestorideup,liftup onthehandles.

•Thepivotingscraperonthemachineisnotrecommended

foruseongravelsurfaces.Butifyoumustusethe machineonagravelsurface,adjusttheskidsfurtherdown topreventthepivotingscraperfrompickinguprocks.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Aftertherst2hours

•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary .

Aftertherst5hours

•Changetheengineoil.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

Every25hours

•Changetheengineoil.

Every100hours

•Replacethesparkplug.

Yearly

•Checktheskidsandadjustthemifnecessary.

•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

•Checktheaugergearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.

•Lubricatethehexshaft.

Yearlyorbeforestorage

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

•Drainthegasolineandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorat theendoftheseason.

•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/or theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.

Important:Youcanndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyourmachineatwww.Toro.com.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.Forengineadjustments,

repairs,orwarrantyservicenotcoveredinthismanual,contactanAuthorizedBriggs&StrattonServicingDealer.

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

3.Disconnectthesparkplugwire.RefertoReplacing theSparkPlug.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheengine

oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,thenfullyinstall thedipstick.

2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel(Figure44). IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick, addoil.Referto6FillingtheEnginewithOil(page11).

Figure44

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CheckingandAdjustingthe Skids

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheskidsandadjustthem

ifnecessary.

Checktheskidstoensurethattheaugerdoesnotcontact thepavedorgravelsurface.Adjusttheskidsasneededto compensateforwear.

1.Checkthetirepressure.Referto7CheckingtheTire Pressure(page12).

2.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

3.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstotheauger sidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddowneasily(Figure

45).

Figure45

1.Skid

4.Pushdownonthehandlestoallowthepivoting scrapertomovefullyforward,thensetthefrontofthe machinedownsothatthefrontedgeofthepivoting scrapercontactstheground(Figure46).

Figure46

1.Pivotingscraper

5.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwiththe ground.

Note:Forasmoothsurface,youcansettheskids slightlyhighertoincreasethescrapingaction,butset theskidsfarenoughdowntopreventtheaugerblades fromcontactingtheground.

Note:Thepivotingscraperonthemachineisnot recommendedforuseongravelsurfaces.Butifyou

mustusethemachineonagravelsurface,adjustthe skidsfurtherdowntopreventthepivotingscraper frompickinguprocks.

6.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe augersides.

Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,youcan turnthemoverandsettheunusedsidetowardthe pavement.

CheckingandAdjustingthe TractionCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe

tractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.

Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor replaceitifnecessary.

Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreversespeeds oritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever,adjustthe tractioncable.

Withthetractionleverdisengaged,checkthepininthe elongatedslotintheleftsideofthemachineabovethetire. Thereshouldbeagapof1to1.5mm(1/32to1/16inch) fromthefrontoftheslottothefrontedgeofthepin(Figure

47).

Figure47

1.Pin

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

Ifthelefthand(traction)cableisnotproperlyadjusted,do thefollowingsteps:

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthepinuntil itisthepropergapfromthefrontedgeoftheslot.

3.Tightenthejamnut(Figure48).

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Figure48

1.Jamnut2.Turnbuckle

CheckingandAdjustingthe Auger/ImpellerCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe

auger/impellercableandadjustitif necessary.

Yearly—Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjust orreplaceitifnecessary.

1.Removethe2screwsfromtherightsideofthebelt coverasshown.

2.Liftuptherightsideofthebeltcover(Figure49).

Figure49

3.Withtheauger/impellerleverdisengaged,ensurethat thegapbetweentheaugerclutchassemblyandthetab is1.5mm(1/16inch)(Figure50).

Figure50

1.Tab

2.1.5mm(1/16inch)

4.Iftheauger/impellercableisnotproperlyadjusted,do thefollowingsteps:

5.Loosenthejamnut(Figure51).

Figure51

1.Jamnut2.Turnbuckle

6.Loosenortightentheturnbucklethatadjuststhe tensiononthecable(Figure51).

7.Adjusttheturnbuckleuntilyouobtainthepropergap.

8.Tightenthejamnut.

9.Insertthe2screwsyoupreviouslyremovedonthebelt cover.

10.Iftheauger/impellercableisproperlyadjustedbut aproblemremains,contactanAuthorizedService Dealer.

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CheckingtheAugerGearbox OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheaugergearboxoiland

addoilifnecessary.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Cleantheareaaroundthepipeplug(Figure52).

Figure52

3.Removethepipeplugfromthegearbox.

4.Checktheoillevelinthegearbox.Theoilshouldbeat thepointofoverowingatthelleropening.

5.Iftheoillevelislow ,addGL-5orGL-6,SAE85-95 EPgearoillubricanttothegearboxuntilthepointof overow .

Note:Donotusesyntheticoil.

6.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every25hours/Yearly(whichevercomesrst)

Ifpossible,runtheenginejustbeforechangingtheoilbecause warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmorecontaminants.

UseautomotivedetergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication ofSF ,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.Refertoyourengineowner's manual.

UseFigure53belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityforthe outdoortemperaturerangeexpected:

Figure53

1.UsingSAE30atoutdoor temperaturesbelow40°F (4°C)willresultinhard starting.

2.Using10W-30atoutdoor temperaturesabove 80°F(27°C)mayresultin increasedoilconsumption; therefore,checktheoil levelmorefrequentlyin thesecircumstances.

EngineOilCapacities

Model

EngineOilCapacity

38803

0.77to0.83L(26to28oz)

1.Cleantheareaaroundtheoildraincap(Figure54).

Figure54

1.Oildraincap

2.Slideanoildrainpanunderthedrainextensionand removetheoildraincap.

3.Draintheoil.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal recyclingcenter.

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4.Installtheoildraincap.

5.Fillthecrankcasewithoil.Referto6FillingtheEngine withOil(page11).

LubricatingtheHexShaft

ServiceInterval:Y early—Lubricatethehexshaft.

Lightlylubricatethehexshaftyearlywithautomotiveengine oil(Figure55).

Figure55

1.Hexshaft

3.Rubberwheel

2.Aluminumfrictionplate

Important:Donotgetoilontherubberwheelorthe aluminumfrictiondriveplatebecausethetractiondrive willslip(Figure55).

1.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank.

2.Tipthemachineforwardontoitsaugerhousingand blockitsothatitcannotfall.

3.Removethebackcover(Figure56).

Figure56

1.Backcover

4.MovethespeedselectorlevertoPositionR2.

5.Dipyourngerinautomotiveengineoilandlightly lubricatehexshaft.

6.MovethespeedselectorlevertoPosition6.

7.Lubricatetheotherendofthehexshaft.

8.Movethespeedselectorleverforwardandrearward afewtimes.

9.Installthebackcoverandreturnthemachinetothe operatingposition.

ReplacingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethesparkplug.

UseaChampionQC12YCorequivalentsparkplug.

Note:T oaccessthesparkplug,youmustrstremovethe uppersnowhood(Figure57).

Figure57

1.Chokeknob

3.Ignitionkey

2.Uppersnowhood

4.Screw(2)

1.Removethechokeknobandtheignitionkey(Figure

57).

2.Removethe2screwsthatsecuretheuppersnowhood tothemachine(Figure57).

3.Slowlyremovetheuppersnowhood,ensuringthat theprimerbulbhoseandtheignitionwireremain connected.

4.Removethebracketthumbscrewandthebracket (Figure58).

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Figure58

1.Spark-plugwire

3.Thumbscrew

2.Bracket

5.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug(Figure58).

6.Removeanddiscardtheoldsparkplug.

Note:Youwillneedaratchetwrenchextensionto removethesparkplug.

7.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonanewsparkplug at0.76mm(0.030inch)(Figure59).

Figure59

1.0.030inch(0.76mm)

8.Installthenewsparkplug,tightenitrmly,andattach theignitionwiretothesparkplug.

9.Installthebracketwiththethumbscrewthatyou removedinstep4.

10.Ensurethattheprimerbulbhoseandtheignitionwire areconnectedandclearofthecarburetorbracket.

11.Securetheuppersnowhoodtothemachinewiththe2 screwsthatyoupreviouslyremoved.

12.Alignthetabonthechokecontrolknobwiththeslot ontheuppersnowhood.

13.Connectthechokecontrolknobtothechokeshafton thecarburetor.

AdjustingtheDischargeChute Latch

Ifthedischargechutedoesnotlockintothedesiredposition ordoesnotunlocksothatyoucanmoveittoanother position,adjustthedischargechutelatch.

1.Removethefasteneronthegearcover(Figure60),lift thefrontofthecoverup,andslideitbackandoutof theway.

Figure60

2.Loosentheboltonthecableclamp(Figure61).

Figure61

1.Cableconduit2.Cableclamp

3.Graspthecableconduitandmoveittowardthefront ofthemachineuntilthedischargechutelatchfully engagesthegearteeth(Figure61andFigure62).

Figure62

1.Dischargechutelatch

2.Gearteeth

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Note:Thelatchisspringloadedandwillnaturally moveintotheteethofthegear(Figure62).

4.Removeanyslackinthecablebypullingthecable conduitrearward.

5.Tightentheboltonthecableclamp.

6.Installandsecurethegearcover.

ReplacingtheDriveBelts

Iftheauger/impellerdrivebeltorthetractiondrivebelt becomesworn,oil-soaked,orotherwisedamaged,havean AuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethebelt.

ReplacingtheHeadlightBulb

UseaGE89216Whalogenlightbulb.Donottouchthe bulbwithyourhandsorallowdirtormoisturetocomeinto contactwiththebulb.

1.Removethewireconnectorfromthebackofthe headlight(Figure63).

Figure63

2.Turnthebaseofthebulbcounterclockwiseuntilit stops(Figure64).

Figure64

3.Removethebulbstraightoutfromthebackofthe headlight(Figure65).

Figure65

4.Insertanewbulbintothebackoftheheadlight(Figure

66).

Figure66

5.Turnthebaseofthebulbclockwiseuntilitissnug (Figure67).

Figure67

6.Insertthewireconnectorstraightintothebackofthe headlightuntilitissecurelyinplace(Figure68).

Figure68

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Storage

WARNING

•Gasolinevaporscanexplode.

•Donotstoregasolinemorethan30days.

•Donotstorethemachineinanenclosurenear anopename.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringit.

PreparingtheMachinefor Storage

1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizerto freshfuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.

Note:Fuelshouldnotbestoredlongerthansuggested bythefuelstabilizermanufacturer.

2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.

3.Runthemachineuntiltheenginerunsoutoffuel.

4.Primetheengineandstartitagain.

5.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyoucan nolongerstarttheengine,itissufcientlydry.

6.Stoptheengineandallowittocool.

7.Removetheignitionkey.

8.Cleanthemachinethoroughly.

9.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailablefroman AuthorizedServiceDealer.Sandaffectedareasbefore painting,andusearustpreventativetopreventthe metalpartsfromrusting.

10.Tightenallloosescrews,bolts,andlocknuts.Repairor replaceanydamagedparts.

11.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dryplaceout ofthereachofchildren.

RemovingtheMachinefrom Storage

1.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly usingthestartertoblowtheexcessoilfromthe cylinder.

2.Installthesparkplugandtightenitrmly.

3.Connectthesparkplugwire.

4.Performtheannualmaintenanceproceduresasgiven intheRecommendedMaintenanceSchedule.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thepowercordisdisconnectedatthe outletorthemachine.

1.Connectthepowercordtotheoutlet and/orthemachine.

2.Thepowercordisworn,corroded,or damaged.

2.Replacethepowercord.

Electricstarterdoesnotturn(electric-start modelsonly)

3.Thepoweroutletisnotenergized.

3.Haveaqualiedelectricianenergize theoutlet.

1.Thekeyisnotintheignitionorisinthe Stopposition.

1.Insertthekeyintotheignitionandturn ittotheOnposition.

2.ThechokeisintheOffpositionandthe primerhasnotbeenpressed.

2.MovethechoketotheOnpositionand presstheprimer3times.

3.Thefuelshutoffvalveisnotopen.3.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

4.ThethrottleisnotintheFastposition.4.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.

5.Thefueltankisemptyorthefuel systemcontainsstalefuel.

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

6.Thesparkplugwireislooseor disconnected.

6.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

7.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

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

8.Thefuelventcapisrestricted.

8.Removetheventrestrictionorreplace thefuelcap.

Enginedoesnotstartorstartshard

9.Theengineoillevelintheengine crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.

9.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark onthedipstick.

1.ThechokeisintheOnposition.1.MovethechoketotheOffposition.

2.Thefuelshutoffvalveisnotcompletely open.

2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Thefueltankisnearlyemptyor containsstalefuel.

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

4.Thesparkplugwireisloose.

4.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

5.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

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

Enginerunsrough

6.Theengineoillevelintheengine crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.

6.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark onthedipstick.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.ThethrottleisnotintheFastposition whenthrowingsnow .

1.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.

2.Themachineismovingtoofasttoclear thesnow.

2.Shiftthemachineintoalowergear.

3.Youaretryingtoremovetoomuch snowperswath.

3.Reducetheamountofsnowremoved perswath.

4.Youaretryingtoremoveextremely heavyorwetsnow.

4.Don'toverloadthemachinewith extremelyheavyorwetsnow.

5.Thedischargechuteisplugged.5.Unclogthedischargechute.

6.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisloose orisoffthepulley.

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

Engineruns,butthemachinedischarges snowpoorlyornotatall

7.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisworn orbroken.

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

Dischargechuteeitherdoesnotlockinto placeordoesnotmove

1.Thedischargechutelatchisnot properlyadjusted.

1.Adjustthedischargechutelatch.

1.Theskidsand/orscraperarenot properlyadjusted.

1.Adjusttheskidsand/orthescraper.

Themachinedoesnotproperlyclearthe snowoffthesurface

2.Thepressureinthetiresisnotequal.

2.Checkandadjustthepressureinone orbothtires.

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Notes:

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Notes:

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Notes:

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*374-0299*

EmissionControlWarrantyStatement

FortheUnitedStates,California,andCanada

YourWarrantyRightsandObligations

TheCaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(CARB),theU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),andTheT oroCompany,arepleasedtoexplainthe emissioncontrolsystemwarrantyonyour2015–2016smalloff-roadengine/equipment.InCaliforniaandtheUnitedStates,newsmalloff-road engines/equipmentmustbedesigned,built,andcertiedtomeetstringentanti-smogstandards.TheT oroCompanywarrantstheemissioncontrol systemonyoursmalloff-roadengine/equipmentfortheperiodoftimelistedbelow,providedtherehasbeennoabuse,neglect,orimpropermaintenance ofyoursmalloff-roadengine/equipment.

Youremissioncontrolsystemmayincludepartssuchasthecarburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,theignitionsystem,catalyticconverter,fueltanks,fuellines, fuelcaps,valves,canisters,lters,vaporhoses,clamps,connectors,andotherassociatedemission-relatedcomponents.

Whereawarrantableconditionexists,TheT oroCompanywillrepairyoursmalloff-roadengine/equipmentatnocosttoyouincludingdiagnosis, partsandlabor.

Manufacturer’sWarrantyCoverage

Thisemissioncontrolsystemiswarrantedfortwoyears.Ifanyemission-relatedpartonyourengine/equipmentisdefective,thepartwillberepairedor replacedbyTheT oroCompany.

OwnerResponsibilities

Asthesmalloff-roadengineowner,youareresponsiblefortheperformanceoftherequiredmaintenancelistedinyourOperator'sManual.Werecommend thatyouretainallreceiptscoveringmaintenanceonyoursmalloff-roadengine/equipment,butwecannotdenywarrantysolelyforthelackofreceipts.

Asthesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentowner,youshouldhoweverbeawarethatwemaydenyyouwarrantycoverageifyoursmalloff-road engine/equipmentoraparthasfailedduetoabuse,neglect,impropermaintenanceorunapprovedmodications.

Youareresponsibleforpresentingyoursmalloff-roadengine/equipmenttoaT oroDistributionCenterorServiceCenterassoonasaproblemexists.The warrantyrepairsshouldbecompletedinareasonableamountoftime,nottoexceedthirty(30)days.

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingyourwarrantycoverage,contactusat:

CustomerCareDepartment,ConsumerDivision ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1L yndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 1–952–948–4027(U.S.andCanadiancustomers) emailCustomerSupportat:www.toro.com

GeneralEmissionsWarrantyCoverage

TheT oroCompanywarrantstotheultimatepurchaserandeachsubsequentpurchaserthatthesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentis:

•Designed,built,andcertiedtoconformwithallapplicableemissionsregulations;and

•Freefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipthatcouldcausethefailureofawarrantedpart;and

•Identicalinallmaterialrespectstothepartsasdescribedintheapplicationforcertication.

Thewarrantyperiodbeginsonthedatethesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentisdeliveredtoanultimatepurchaser.Thewarrantedperiodistwoyears.

Subjecttocertainconditionsandexclusionsasstatedbelow,thewarrantyonevaporativeemissions-relatedpartsisasfollows:

1.Anywarrantedpartthatisnotscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenanceinthewritteninstructionssupplied,iswarranted forthewarrantyperiodstatedabove.Ifthepartfailsduringtheperiodofwarrantycoverage,thepartwillberepairedorreplacedby TheT oroCompany .Anysuchpartrepairedorreplacedunderwarrantywillbewarrantedfortheremainderofthewarrantyperiod.

2.Anywarrantedpartthatisscheduledonlyforregularinspectioninthewritteninstructionssuppliediswarrantedforthewarranty periodstatedabove.Anysuchpartrepairedorreplacedunderthewarrantywillbewarrantedfortheremainderofthewarrantyperiod.

3.Anywarrantedpartthatisscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenanceinthewritteninstructionssuppliedis warrantedfortheperiodoftimebeforetherstscheduledreplacementdateforthatpart.Ifthepartfailsbeforetherst scheduledreplacement,thepartwillberepairedorreplacedbyTheToroCompany .Anysuchpartrepairedorreplaced underwarrantywillbewarrantedfortheremainderoftheperiodpriortotherstscheduledreplacementpointforthepart.

4.Repairorreplacementofanywarrantedpartunderthewarrantyprovisionshereinmustbeperformedatan AuthorizedServiceDealeratnochargetotheowner.

5.WarrantyservicesorrepairswillbeprovidedatallServiceDealersauthorizedtoservicethesubjectenginesorequipment.

6.Thesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentownerwillnotbechargedfordiagnosticlaborthatisdirectlyassociatedwithdiagnosis ofadefective,emission-relatedwarrantedpart,providedthatsuchdiagnosticworkisperformedatanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.TheT oroCompanyisliablefordamagestootherengine/equipmentcomponentscausedbyafailureunderwarrantyofanywarrantedpart.

8.Throughoutthesmalloff-roadengine/equipmentwarrantyperiodstatedabove,TheToroCompanywillmaintainasupply ofwarrantedpartssufcienttomeettheexpecteddemandforsuchparts.

9.Manufacturerapprovedreplacementpartsmaybeusedintheperformanceofanywarrantymaintenanceorrepairsand mustbeprovidedwithoutchargetotheowner.SuchusewillnotreducethewarrantyobligationsofTheToroCompany.

10.Add-onormodiedpartsthatarenotapprovedbyTheT oroCompanymaynotbeused.Theuseofanon-approvedadd-onormodiedpartsby thepurchaserwillbegroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaim.TheT oroCompanywillnotbeliabletowarrantfailuresofwarrantedpartscausedby theuseofannon-approvedadd-onormodiedparts.

WarrantedParts

Thefollowingemissionwarrantypartsarecovered,totheextentthesepartswerepresentontheT oroengine/equipmentand/orT orosuppliedfuelsystem:

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1.FuelSystemParts

•Carburetorandinternalparts

•Coldstartingenrichment(primerorchoke)

•Fuelpump

•Fuelline,ttings,andclamps

•Fueltank,cap,andtether

•Carboncanister

2.AirInductionSystem

•Aircleaner

•Intakemanifold

•Crankcaseventandline(s)

•Purgelineandttings

3.IgnitionSystem

•Sparkplug(s)andwire(s)

•Magnetoignitionsystem

4.CatalyticExhaustSystem

•Catalyticconverter

•Exhaustmanifold

•Airinjectorsystemandvalve(s)

5.MiscellaneousItemsUsedinEmissionControlSystem

•Valves,switches,andlinkages

•Connectors,ttings,andbrackets

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PowerMaxHDand PowerMax Two-StageSnowthrowers

TheToroT otalCoverageGuarantee

AThree-Y earLimitedWarranty(45DayLimitedWarrantyforCommercialUse)

ConditionsandProductsCovered

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

Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod` PowerMaxHDandPowerMaxSnowthrowers

andAttachments

3years

—PowerMaxHDandPowerMaxChuteGuaranteedforLife

Warranty(originalowner only)

—PowerMaxHDandPowerMaxDeectorGuaranteedforLife

Warranty(originalowner only)

—PowerMaxHDandPowerMax Anti-CloggingSystem

GuaranteedforLife Warranty(originalowner only)

(PlasticImpellerHousingcover)

LimitedWarrantyforCommercialUse

Gas-poweredT oroProductsusedforcommercial,institutional,orrental use,arewarrantedfor45daysagainstdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship. Componentsfailingduetonormalweararenotcoveredbythiswarranty.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedToroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheY ellow Pagesofyourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)or accessourwebsiteatwww .Toro.com.Youmayalsocallthenumbers listedinitem#3tousethe24-hourToroDealerlocatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineif itiscoveredunderwarranty .

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.Suchroutinemaintenance, whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorreplacementofwearparts,

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

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretousefreshfuel(lessthanone

monthold),orfailuretoproperlypreparetheunitpriortoanyperiodof non-useoveronemonth

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•Operationalmisuse,neglect,oraccidents

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oro

ServiceDealer

GeneralConditions

AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorized ToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.Repairbyan AuthorizedToroServiceDealerisyoursoleremedyunderthiswarranty.

NeitherTheT oroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidental,orconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheT oroProductscoveredbythesewarranties,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof repairsunderthesewarranties.

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

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheabove exclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

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

AustralianConsumerLaw

AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalToroDealer .

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

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