Toro 22456 User manual

FormNo.3396-376RevA
Snowthrower
CompactUtilityLoader
ModelNo.22456—SerialNo.315000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
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atthebackofthispublication.
WARNING
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knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Introduction
ThissnowthrowerisintendedtobeusedonaTorocompact
utilityloader.Itisdesignedprimarilyforremovingsnowfrom
pavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks,andother
surfacesfortrafconresidentialorcommercialproperties.
Itisnotdesignedforremovingmaterialsotherthansnow,
norisitamodelwithapivotingscraperdesignedforclearing
offgravelsurfaces.Itisnotdesignedforuseonnon-Toro
tractionunits.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbers
ofyourproductready.Themodelandserialnumbersare
printedonaplatelocatedontherightsideofthedrivehead.
Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure1),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure1
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualalsouses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
Contents
Safety...........................................................................3
GeneralSnowthrowerSafety.....................................3
ToroSnowthrowerSafety.........................................4
StabilityRatings.......................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................6
Setup............................................................................7
1PreparingtheMachine...........................................7
2InstallingtheDischargeChute................................8
3InstallingtheCableGuide......................................8
4InstallingtheSnowthrower.....................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................10
Specications........................................................10
Attachments/Accessories........................................10
Operation....................................................................11
RemovingtheSnowthrower.....................................11
OperatingTips......................................................11
Maintenance.................................................................12
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................12
Checking/AdjustingtheDischargeChute..................12
CheckingtheAugerGearboxOil..............................12
ReplacingtheScraperBlade.....................................13
AdjustingtheSkids.................................................13
Storage........................................................................14
Troubleshooting...........................................................15
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Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandthoseinthe
tractionunit Operator's Man ual .Alwayspayattentionto
thesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeans Caution , W ar ning ,
or Danger —personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjury
ordeath.
DANGER
Whenthesnowthrowerisinoperation,theimpeller
andaugercanberotatingandcutofforinjure
handsandfeet.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairingand
inspectingthesnowthrower,andbefore
uncloggingthedischargechute,
mo v e the
auxiliar y h y draulics lev er to the of f position, stop
the engine, and w ait f or all mo ving par ts to stop .
Removethekey.
•Useastick,
not y our hands ,toremovean
obstructionfromthedischargechute.
•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfrom
thedischargeopeningwhileoperatingthe
snowthrower.
•Keepface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartof
yourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed,
moving,orrotatingparts.
WARNING
Theauger/impellermaypickupandthrowstones,
toys,andotherforeignobjects,causingserious
personalinjurytotheoperatorortobystanders.
•Keeptheareaofoperationfreeofallobjects
thatcouldbepickedupandthrownbythe
auger/impeller.
•Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,
particularlysmallchildren.
WARNING
Whentheengineisoff,attachmentsintheraised
positioncangraduallylower.Someonenearbymay
bepinnedorinjuredbytheattachmentasitlowers.
Alwayslowertheattachmentlifteachtimeyoushut
offthetractionunit.
WARNING
Ifyoudonotfullyseattheattachmentlocking
pinsintheattachmentmountplateholes,the
attachmentcouldfalloffofthetractionunitseverely
injuringtheoperatororbystanders.
•Ensurethatyoufullyseattheattachment
lockingpinsthroughtheholesintheattachment
mountplatebeforeliftingtheattachment.
•Ensurethattheattachmentmountplateisfreeof
anydirtordebristhatmayhindertheconnection
ofthetractionunittotheattachment.
•Refertoyourtractionunit
Operator's Man ual
fordetailedinformationonsafelyconnectingan
attachmenttoyourtractionunit.
CAUTION
Hydrauliccouplers,hydrauliclines/valves,and
hydraulicuidmaybehotandcanburnyouifyou
touchthem.
•Weargloveswhenoperatingthehydraulic
couplers.
•Allowthetractionunittocoolbeforetouching
hydrauliccomponents.
•Donottouchhydraulicuidspills.
GeneralSnowthrowerSafety
Thefollowinginstructionshavebeenadaptedfromthe
ANSI/OPEIandISOstandards.
Training
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthe
machineandinthemanual(s)beforeoperatingthis
machine.Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsand
theproperuseofthemachine.Knowhowtostopthe
machineanddisengagethecontrolsquickly.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.Neverallow
adultstooperatethemachinewithoutproperinstruction.
•Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,particularly
smallchildren.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.
Preparation
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethemachineistobe
usedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires,and
otherforeignobjects.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutwearingadequate
wintergarments.Avoidloosettingclothingthatcanget
caughtinmovingparts.Wearfootwearthatwillimprove
footingonslipperysurfaces.
•Handlefuelwithcare;itishighlyammable.
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–Useanapprovedfuelcontainer.
–Neveraddfueltoarunningengineorhotengine.
–Fillfueltankoutdoorswithextremecare.Neverll
thefueltankindoors.
–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.
–Donotsmokewhilehandlinggasoline.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine
isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby
manufacturer).
•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperation
orwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotect
eyesfromforeignobjectsthatmaybethrownfromthe
machine.
•Lettheengineandmachineadjusttooutdoor
temperaturesbeforestartingtoclearthesnow .
Operation
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing
graveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertforhidden
hazardsortrafc.Donotcarrypassengers.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,cyclethe
auxiliaryhydraulicslever,disconnectthehydrauliclines,
thoroughlyinspectthesnowthrowerforanydamage,
andrepairthedamagebeforerestartingandoperating
thesnowthrower.
•Iftheunitshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe
engineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.Vibrationis
generallyawarningoftrouble.
•Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperating
position,beforeuncloggingtheauger/impellerhousing
ordischargechute,andwhenmakinganyrepairs,
adjustments,orinspections.
•Whencleaning,repairing,orinspecting,stoptheengine,
makecertaintheauger/impellerandallmovingparts
havestopped,cycletheauxiliaryhydraulicslever,and
disconnectthehydrauliclines.
•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting
theengineandfortransportingthemachineinorout
ofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaustfumes
aredangerous.
•Donotclearsnowacrossthefaceofslopes.Exercise
extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.Do
notattempttoclearsteepslopes.
•Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutproperguards,
plates,orothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
•Neveroperatethesnowthrowertowardpeopleorareas
wherepropertydamagecanoccur.Keeptheareaof
operationclearofallpersons,particularlysmallchildren.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto
clearsnowattoofastarate.
•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupwiththe
machine.
•Neveroperatethemachineathightransportspeedson
slipperysurfaces.
•Neverdirectdischargeatbystandersorallowanyonein
frontoftheunit.
•Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhenthe
snowthroweristransportedornotinuse.
•Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgoodvisibility
orlight.Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm
holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Checkfastenersatfrequentintervalsforpropertightness
tobesuretheequipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea
buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,suchashot
waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe
enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•AlwaysrefertotheOperator’sManualforimportantdetails
ifthesnowthroweristobestoredforanextendedperiod.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
•Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowingsnowto
preventfreeze-upoftheauger/impeller.
ToroSnowthrowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheANSIorISOstandards.
•Therotatingauger/impellerorrotorbladescancutoff
orinjurengersorhands.Stayintheoperator’sposition
andawayfromthedischargeopeningwhileoperating
thesnowthrower.Keepyourfacehands,feet,andany
otherpartofyourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed,
moving,orrotatingparts.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairing,andinspectingthe
snowthrower,andbeforeuncloggingthedischargechute,
stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
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partstostop.Also,cycletheauxiliaryhydraulicsleverand
disconnectthehydrauliclines.
•Useastick,notyourhandstoremoveobstructionsfrom
thedischargechute.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition,stoptheengine,
removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Donotwearloosettingclothingthatcouldpossibly
getcaughtinmovingparts.
•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,illegible,or
lost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginningoperation.Also,
tightenanyloosefasteners.
•Donotusethesnowthroweronaroof.
•Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructionsdescribed
inthismanual.Beforeperforminganymaintenance,
service,oradjustment,stoptheengine,removethekey,
cycletheauxiliaryhydraulicslever,anddisconnectthe
hydrauliclines.Ifmajorrepairsareeverneeded,contact
yourAuthorizedToroServiceDealer.
•Toensurethebestperformanceandsafety,purchaseonly
genuineTororeplacementpartsandaccessoriestokeep
theToroallToro.Donotuse“WillFit”replacement
partsandaccessoriesastheycouldcauseasafetyhazard.
•Whenusingthesnowthrowerinaraisedposition,stay
awayfromoverheadpowerlinesanddrivethetraction
unitonlyonlevelsurfaces.
•Alwaystransportthesnowthrowerinaloweredposition.
•Usethesnowthroweronlytoremovesnow .Other
materialsmaydamagethesnowthrowerandcausea
hazard.
•Donottiltthesnowthrowersothatitdischargestowards
theoperatororbystanders.
StabilityRatings
Todeterminethedegreeofslopeyoucantraversewiththe
attachmentinstalledonatractionunit,ndthestabilityrating
forthehillpositionyouwanttotravelintheappropriatetable
below,thenndthedegreeofslopeforthesameratingand
hillpositionintheStabilityDatasectionofthetractionunit
Operator'sManual.
WARNING
Exceedingthemaximumrecommendedslope
cancausethetractionunittotip,crushingyouor
bystanders.
Donotdrivethetractionunitonaslopesteeper
thanthemaximumrecommendedslope,as
determinedinthefollowingtablesandthetraction
unit
Operator's Man ual .
Important:Ifyouhaveatractionunitotherthan
theTX,thesnowthrowerisratedforusewithoutthe
counterweight.Ifyouusethecounterweightwiththe
snowthrower,thetractionunitwillbelessstableinthe
frontandsideuphillpositions.
OrientationStabilityRating
FrontUphill
C
RearUphill
C
SideUphill
B
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
63–3510
1.Dischargechuterotation
93-7309
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—removethe
ignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
93-7310
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,auger—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
93-7311
1.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,
auger/impeller—stay
awayfrommovingparts.
3.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
2.Warning—removethe
ignitionkeyandread
theinstructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–
Snowthrowerhousing1
Discharge-chuteassembly1
Deectorshield1
Carriagebolt3
Washer3
2
Locknut3
Installthedischargechute.
3Cableguide1Installthecableguide(200/300series
tractionunitsonly).
Chutecontrolbracket1
Knob2
Handleclamp(200/300seriesonly)1
Washer,large(200/300seriesonly)1
Washer,small(200/300seriesonly)1
Mountingbracket(TXseriesonly)1
Self-tappingscrews(5/16x3/4inch)
(TXseriesonly)2
4
Retainingplate(TXseriesonly)1
Installthesnowthrower.
1
PreparingtheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurfaceandsettheparking
brake.
2.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removethekey.
WARNING
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,
someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand
seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch
beforeyoudoanymaintenance.
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2
InstallingtheDischargeChute
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Snowthrowerhousing
1Discharge-chuteassembly
1Deectorshield
3Carriagebolt
3Washer
3Locknut
Procedure
Installthedeectorshieldandthedischarge-chuteassembly
ontothesnowthrowerhousingwith3carriagebolts(headsto
inside),3washers,and3locknuts(Figure2).
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Figure2
1.Dischargechute4.Locknut
2.Carriagebolt5.Deectorshield
3.Washer
3
InstallingtheCableGuide
200/300SeriesTractionUnits
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Cableguide
Procedure
1.Ifyourtractionunithasaboltinstalledintheunderside
oftheloader-armcrossbar,betweentherightloader
armandthehydraulichoses,removethebolt.
2.Placethecableguideovertheloader-armcrossbaron
thefarrightside(Figure3).
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2
3
4
5
Figure3
1.Cableguide4.Slot
2.Loader-armcrossbar5.Knob
3.Clamp
3.Inserttheclampintotheslotinthecableguide,then
secureitwithaknob(Figure3).
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4
InstallingtheSnowthrower
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Chutecontrolbracket
2Knob
1Handleclamp(200/300seriesonly)
1Washer,large(200/300seriesonly)
1Washer,small(200/300seriesonly)
1Mountingbracket(TXseriesonly)
2Self-tappingscrews(5/16x3/4inch)(TXseriesonly)
1Retainingplate(TXseriesonly)
InstallingtheSnowthrowerona200/300
SeriesTractionUnit
1.Connectthesnowthrowertothetraction-unitmount
plateandconnectthehydrauliclines.
Note:RefertoyourtractionunitOperator’sManualfor
instructions.
2.Locatetheholeinthesideplateoftheframethatis
locatedjustbehindandtotheleftofthelefthandle
(Figure4).
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3
4
5
6
3
Figure4
1.Chute-controlbracket4.Lefthandle
2.Upperleftsideplate5.Largewasher
3.Knob6.Handleclamp
Ifthereisnohole,completethefollowing:
A.Copythetemplateatthebackofthebook,cut
outthetemplate,andalignitwiththeupperleft
sideplateofthetractionunit.
Note:Thearrowonthetemplateshouldpoint
up
Note:Thetemplateisdesignedtotonthe
outsideofthesideplate.
B.Marktheholelocationonthesideplateatthe
centerofthecrosshairsonthetemplate.
C.Drilla1.00to1.25cm(3/8to1/2inch)hole
throughtheframeatthemarkedlocation.
3.Placethechutecontrolbracketbetweenthelefthandle
andthesideplate(Figure4).
4.Securethebrackettotheframewithaknobandthe
largewasher(Figure4).
5.Insertthehandleclampintotheslotinthe
chute-controlbracket,wrappingitaroundthehandle,
thensecureitwithaknob(Figure4).
6.Routethechute-controlcablethroughthecableguide.
InstallingtheSnowthroweronaTX
SeriesTractionUnit
1.Connectthesnowthrowertothetraction-unitmount
plateandconnectthehydrauliclines.
Note:RefertoyourtractionunitOperator’sManualfor
instructions.
2.Alignthebracketassemblyontheleftsideofthe
tractionunitasillustratedinFigure5.
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5
Figure5
1.Chutecontrolbracket4.Locationforhole(3/8inch)
throughthecontrolpanel.
2.Mountingbracket5.Self-tappingscrews(5/16
x3/4inch)andlocationof
the2holes(0.290inch)
throughtheframe
3.Knob
3.Marktheholelocationsonthetractionunitforthe2
mountingbracketholesandfortheholeinthecontrol
bracketonthecontrolpanel(Figure5).
4.Usingan0.290inch(sizeL)drillbit,drilltheholesfor
themountingbracketthroughthetractionunitframe
(Figure5).
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5.Usinga3/8inchdrillbit,drilltheholeforthecontrol
bracketinthecontrolpanel(Figure5).
6.Installthemountingbracketwiththe2self-tapping
screws(5/16x3/4inch)(Figure5)
7.Securethecontrolbrackettothecontrolpanelusing
theotherknobandtheretainingplate(Figure6).
Note:Inserttheretainingplatefrombehindthe
controlpanel.
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Figure6
1.Knob2.Retainingplate
ProductOverview
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Width121.3cm(47-3/4inches)
Clearingwidth111.7cm(44inches)
Length109.7cm(43-1/4inches)
Height128cm(50-7/16inches)
Weight152kg(335lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
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Operation
DANGER
Whenthesnowthrowerisinoperation,theimpeller
andaugercanberotatingandcutofforinjure
handsandfeet.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairingand
inspectingthesnowthrower,andbefore
uncloggingthedischargechute,
cy cle the
auxiliar y h y draulics lev er , mo v e to the O FF
position, stop the engine, and w ait f or all mo ving
par ts to stop . Removethekey.
•Useastick,
not y our hands ,toremovean
obstructionfromthedischargechute.
•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfrom
thedischargeopeningwhileoperatingthe
snowthrower.
•Keepface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartof
yourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed,
moving,orrotatingparts.
RefertoyourtractionunitOperator’sManualformore
informationoninstallingandremovingattachmentsonyour
tractionunit.
Important:Alwaysusethetractionunittoliftandmove
theattachment.
RemovingtheSnowthrower
Note:Toinstallthesnowthrower,referto4Installingthe
Snowthrower(page8).
1.Starttheengineandlowertheattachmenttothe
groundorontoatrailer,thenstoptheengine.
2.Removethechutecontrolbracketasfollows:
•On200/300seriestractionunits,removethe
knobs,washer,andhandleclampfromthechute
controlbracketandremovethebracket.
•OnTXseriestractionunits,removetheknobsand
retainingplatefromthechutecontrolbracketand
removethebracket.
3.Installthefasteninghardwareonthechutecontrol
bracketforsafekeeping.
4.On200/300seriestractionunits,removethechute
controlcablefromthecableguide.
5.Disconnectthehydrauliclinesandremovethe
snowthrowerfromthemountplate.Refertothe
Operator’sManualforyourtractionunitforinstructions.
OperatingTips
•Alwaysusefullthrottle(maximumenginespeed).
•Ifyourtractionunithasaspeedselector,usetheslow
position(turtle).
•Ifyourtractionunithasaowdivider,setitasappropriate
forthesnowconditions(i.e.,varythesettingfrom10
o’clockforheavysnowto12o’clockforlightersnow).
•Thedischargechutecanberotated180°sidetoside.The
directioniscontrolledbyturningthechutecontrolcrank
inthechutecontrolbracket.
•Thechutedeector,ontopofthedischargechute,canbe
movedupanddowntocontroltheheightanddistance
snowisthrown(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Dischargechute2.Chutedeector
•Removesnowassoonaspossibleafteritfalls.This
producesthebestsnowremovalresults.
•Adjusttheskidstomatchthetypeofsurfacebeing
cleaned;refertoAdjustingtheSkids(page13).
•Thesnowthrowerisdesignedtocleansnowdowntothe
contactsurface,buttherearetimeswhenthefrontof
thesnowthrowermaytendtorideup.Ifthishappens,
reducetheforwardspeed.
•Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossibleand
overlapeachpasstoensurecompletesnowremoval.If
wheelsslip,reducetheforwardspeed.
•Runthesnowthrowerforafewminutesafterclearing
snowsomovingpartsdonotfreeze.
•Donotoverloadthesnowthrowerbyclearingsnowattoo
fastarate.Iftheengineslowsdown,reducetheforward
speedoradjusttheowdivider(whereapplicable)to
supplymorepowertothesnowthrower.
•Insomesnowandcoldweatherconditions,somecontrols
andmovingpartsmayfreeze.Therefore,whenany
controlbecomeshardtooperate,stopthemachineand
waitforallmovingpartstostop;thencheckallpartsfor
freezeup.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhentryingto
operatefrozencontrols.Freeallcontrolsandmoving
partsbeforeoperating.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Every25hours•Check/adjustthedischargechute.
Every50hours•Checktheaugergearboxoil.
Every100hours•Checktheconditionofthescraperblade.
Beforestorage•Paintchippedsurfaces.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Check/adjustthedischargechute.
•Checktheaugergearboxoil.
•Checktheconditionofthescraperblade.
•Adjusttheskidsasrequired.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyinthetractionunitignitionswitchwhilethesnowthrowerisattached,someonecould
accidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewire(s)fromthesparkplug(s)beforeyoudoany
maintenance,requiringthatthesnowthrowerbeattachedtothetractionunit.Setthewire(s)asidesothatit
doesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug(s).
Checking/Adjustingthe
DischargeChute
ServiceInterval:Every25hours
Yearlyorbeforestorage
Ensurethatthechuterotatessmoothlywhenyouturnthe
chutecontrolcrank.Ifitdoesnotrotatesmoothly,adjustthe
wormgearasfollows:
1.Loosentheworm-bracketmountingscrews(Figure
8),rmlypushingthewormgearagainsttheteethin
theretainingring.
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Figure8
1.Wormbracket2.Wormgear
2.Whileholdingthebracketinplace,tightenthe
mountingscrews.
CheckingtheAugerGearbox
Oil
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
Yearlyorbeforestorage
1.Lowerthesnowthroweronalevelsurface.
2.Removethepipeplugfromtheaugergearboxby
placingtheopenendofadrivesocketextension(3/8
inch)overtheplugandusingopen-endwrench(3/8
inch)onthesquareendoftheextension(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Pipeplug
3.Checkthelevelofoilinthegearbox.Theoilmustbe
atthepointofoverowinginthelleropening.
4.Iftheoillevelislow ,addSAE90EPGL-4transmission
oiltothegearbox.
5.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.
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ReplacingtheScraperBlade
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checktheconditionof
thescraperblade.
Yearlyorbeforestorage—Checktheconditionofthe
scraperblade.
Thescraperbladecontactstheground,preventingdamage
tothesnowthrowerhousing.Periodicallyinspectthescraper
bladeforwear.Whenthescraperbecomesworn,beforethe
workingsurfacecontactsthehousing,replacethescraper
blade.
1.Raisethesnowthrowerofftheground30cm(12
inches)andstoptheengine.
2.Removethenuts,washers,carriagebolts,andscraper
blade(Figure10).
G01 1838
1
2
3
4
Figure10
1.Nut3.Carriagebolt
2.Washer4.Scraperblade
3.Replacethescraperbladeandsecurethenewblade
withthepreviouslyremovedhardware(Figure10).
AdjustingtheSkids
ServiceInterval:Yearlyorbeforestorage
Thedistancebetweenthescraperbladeandthegroundis
controlledbyskidsoneachsideofthehousing.Theheight
canbeadjustedsothatthescraperbladedoesnotcatchon
unevensurfaces
1.Lowerthesnowthroweruntilitis2.5to5cm(1to2
inches)abovealevelsurface,thenstoptheengine.
2.Removethenuts,washers,andboltssecuringtheskids
tothehousing(Figure11).
G01 1837
1
2
3
Figure11
1.Skid3.Nuts,washers,andbolts
(boltheadstotheoutside)
2.Housing
3.Positiontheskidsequallyonbothsides,toobtaina
levelscrapingaction,andsecuretheskidswiththenuts,
washers,andbolts(Figure11).
Note:Onsmooth,pavedsurfaces,thescraperblade
canbeclosetothesurface
Important:Thescrapershouldbehigherabove
thepavementifthepavementsurfacesarecracked,
rough,oruneven.
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Storage
1.Beforelongtermstorage,washtheattachmentwith
milddetergentandwatertoremovedirtandgrime.
2.Checktheconditionofthescraperblade.
3.Checktheaugergear-boxoillevel.
4.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor
replaceanydamagedorwornparts.
5.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis
availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.Storetheattachmentinaclean,drygarageorstorage
area.Coverittoprotectitandkeepitclean.
14

Troubleshooting
ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Ahydrauliccouplerisnotcompletely
connected
1.Checkandtightenallcouplers.
2.Ahydrauliccouplerisdamaged.2.Checkthecouplersandreplaceany
thataredamaged.
3.Thereisanobstructioninahydraulic
hose.
3.Findandremovetheobstruction.
4.Ahydraulichoseiskinked.4.Replacethekinkedhose.
5.Theauxiliaryvalveonthetractionunit
isnotopening.
5.Repairthevalve.
Thesnowthrowerdoesnotoperate.
6.Ahydraulicmotorisdamagedorworn.6.Replaceorrepairthemotor.
15

Notes:
16

Notes:
17

DeclarationofIncorporation
ModelNo.SerialNo.ProductDescriptionInvoiceDescriptionGeneralDescriptionDirective
22456315000001andUpSnowthrower,Compact
UtilityLoaderSWSSNOWTHROWERCECompactUtilityLoader2006/42/EC
RelevanttechnicaldocumentationhasbeencompiledasrequiredperPartBofAnnexVIIof2006/42/EC.
Wewillundertaketotransmit,inresponsetorequestsbynationalauthorities,relevantinformationonthispartly
completedmachinery.Themethodoftransmissionshallbeelectronictransmittal.
ThismachineryshallnotbeputintoserviceuntilincorporatedintoapprovedT oromodelsasindicatedonthe
associatedDeclarationofConformityandinaccordancewithallinstructions,wherebyitcanbedeclaredin
conformitywithallrelevantDirectives.
Certied:EUTechnicalContact:
PeterT etteroo
ToroEuropeNV
B-2260Oevel-Westerloo
Belgium
JoeHagerTel.003214562960
Sr.EngineeringManagerFax003214581911
8111LyndaleAve.South
Bloomington,MN55420,USA
June4,2015
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InternationalDistributorList
Distributor:Country:PhoneNumber:Distributor:Country:Phone
Number:
AgrolancKftHungary3627539640MaquiverS.A.Colombia5712364079
BalamaPrimaEngineeringEquip.HongKong85221552163MaruyamaMfg.Co.Inc.Japan81332522285
B-RayCorporationKorea82325512076Mountelda.s.CzechRepublic420255704
220
CascoSalesCompanyPuertoRico7877888383Mountelda.s.Slovakia420255704
220
CeresS.A.CostaRica5062391138MunditolS.A.Argentina54114821
9999
CSSCTurfEquipment(pvt)Ltd.SriLanka94112746100NormaGardenRussia74954116120
CyrilJohnston&Co.NorthernIreland442890813121OslingerTurfEquipmentSAEcuador59342396970
CyrilJohnston&Co.RepublicofIreland442890813121OyHakoGroundandGarden
Ab
Finland35898700733
EquiverMexico525553995444ParklandProductsLtd.NewZealand6433493760
FemcoS.A.Guatemala5024423277PerfettoPoland48618208416
ForGarderOUEstonia3723846060PratoverdeSRL.Italy390499128
128
G.Y .K.CompanyLtd.Japan81726325861Prochaska&CieAustria4312785100
GeomechanikiofAthensGreece30109350054RTCohen2004Ltd.Israel97298617979
GolfinternationalTurizmTurkey902163365993RiversaSpain34952837500
GuandongGoldenStarChina862087651338LelyTurfcareDenmark4566109200
HakoGroundandGardenSweden4635100000SolvertS.A.S.France331308177
00
HakoGroundandGardenNorway4722907760SpyprosStavrinidesLimitedCyprus35722434131
HayterLimited(U.K.)UnitedKingdom441279723444SurgeSystemsIndiaLimitedIndia911292299901
HydroturfInt.CoDubaiUnitedArabEmirates97143479479T-MarktLogisticsLtd.Hungary3626525500
HydroturfEgyptLLCEgypt2025194308T oroAustraliaAustralia61395807355
IrrimacPortugal351212388260ToroEuropeNVBelgium3214562960
IrrigationProductsInt'lPvtLtd.India0091442449
4387
ValtechMorocco21253766
3636
JeanHeybroekb.v.Netherlands31306394611VictusEmakPoland48618238369
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374-0269RevH

ToroCompactUtilityEquipmentWarranty
AOne-YearLimitedWarranty
CompactUtilityEquipment
(CUE)Products
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto
anagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroCompactUtility
Equipment(“Product”)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
ProSneak
CompactUtilityLoaders,
Trenchers,StumpGrinders,
andAttachments
1yearor1000operatinghours,
whicheveroccursrst
KohlerEngines3years*
AllotherEngines2years*
Whereawarrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocost
toyouincludingdiagnosis,labor,andparts.
*SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.
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workmanship,followthisprocedure:
1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroCompactUtilityEquipment(CUE)
ServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheirdealership.Tolocatea
dealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.com.You
mayalsocallourT oroCustomerCareDepartmenttollfreeatthe
numberbelow.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe
ServiceDealer.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s
analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
SWSCustomerCareDepartment
ToroWarrantyCompany
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1196
TollFree:888-384-9940
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YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance
proceduresdescribedintheOperator’sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,
whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.Parts
scheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenance(“MaintenanceParts”),
arewarrantedfortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtime
forthatpart.Failuretoperformrequiredmaintenanceandadjustmentscan
begroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaim.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarrantyperiod
aredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot
coverthefollowing:
•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-Tororeplacement
parts,orfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,modied,orunapproved
accessories
•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrequired
maintenanceand/oradjustments
•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinanabusive,
negligentorrecklessmanner
•Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobedefective.
Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,orusedup,duringnormal
productoperationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,belts,wipers,spark
plugs,tires,lters,gaskets,wearplates,seals,O-rings,drivechains,
clutches.
•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence.Itemsconsideredtobeoutside
inuenceinclude,butarenotlimitedto,weather,storagepractices,
contamination,useofunapprovedcoolants,lubricants,additives,or
chemicals,etc.
•Normal“wearandtear”items.Normal“wearandtear”includes,butis
notlimitedto,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratcheddecals,etc.
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel
procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)
–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains
morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use
overonemonth
•Anycomponentcoveredbyaseparatemanufacturer’swarranty
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
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RepairbyanAuthorizedT oroCompactUtilityEquipment(CUE)Service
Dealerisyoursoleremedyunderthiswarranty.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor
indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe
useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof
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andtnessforusearelimitedtothedurationofthisexpresswarranty.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential
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aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
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ControlSystemWarranty.RefertotheCaliforniaEmissionControl
WarrantyStatementsuppliedwithyourProductorcontainedintheengine
manufacturer’sdocumentationfordetails.
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information,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.
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