Toro 824 Power Shift User manual

Operator’s Manual
FORM NO. 3319–428
824 Power Shift
Snowthrower
Model No. 38540–8900001 & Up

The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
WARNING:

EThe Toro Company – 1997
All Rights Reserved
Printed in USA
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Figures
1
181
1. Model and serial number decal
163
1
2
3
5
5
4
1. Auger housing
2. Engine frame
3. Impeller pulley
4. Idler pulley assembly
5. Mounting screws (2)
164
1
2
3
1. Lower belt cover (shown
from bottom) 2. Mounting tabs
3. Flange head capscrew
166
3
2
1
1. Upper belt cover
2. Cable cover 3. Flange head capscrew
1
2
3
4

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7
8
167
1
4
52
6
6
23
5
1. Shift rod
2. Ball joint
3. Shift bracket
4. Transmission lever
5. Locknut
6. Jam nut
7. Gear shift lever
8. Power Shift slot
168
1
2
3
4
1. Discharge chute
2. Plastic chute retainer 3. Chute retainer plate 4. Chute ring
1
25
4
3
170
1. Gear bracket
2. Carriage bolt, flat washer
& locknut
3. Worm gear
4. Chute gear rod
5. Mounting flange
5 6
7

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1171
23
1. Scraper
2. Carriage bolt 3. Auger blades
5
474
2
1
3
34
1. Flange bolts
2. Skid
3. Flat washers
4. Locknut
5. Sideplate
178
1171
1. Pipe plug
3
2
1
933
1. Dipstick
2. Filler hole 3. Fuel tank cap
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9
10
11
12

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5
4
2
1
3
173
1. Auger/impeller control
2. Traction drive control
3. Speed shift control
4. Ignition switch
5. Discharge chute control
3
1
2
935
1. Throttle
2. Choke 3. Primer
1
931
2
3
1. Fuel shut-off valve
2. Hose clamp 3. Fuel line
2
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176
1. Deflector handle 2. Discharge chute
934
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1. Recoil starter
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15
16
17

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937
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2
1. Mounting screw 2. Heater box
178
179
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1. Axle pin
2. Inner axle hole 3. Outer axle hole and wheel
hub
1
181
1. Drive chain
1182
1. Drain cap
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907
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1. Feeler gauge 2. Center of spring
1
3
4 2
183
1. Auger/impeller cable
(outer cable)
2. Traction cable (inner
cable)
3. Mounting bracket
4. Jam nut
1
184
2
1/8” min.
(3 mm)
1. Impeller idler arm 2. Brake arm
1
3
4
5
7
6
2
8185
1. Idler pulley assembly
2. Flange head capscrews
(2)
3. Capscrew & lockwasher
4. Half sheave
5. Auger/impeller belt
6. Traction belt
7. Middle pulley section
8. Idler pulley (2)
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25
26
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1/8” – 3/8”
DEFLECTION 186
1 2
187
1. Transmission 2. Transmission frame
189
1
1. Flange head capscrews
932
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1. Spark plug wire
0.30”
(0.76 mm)
110
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29
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Contents
Page
Introduction 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
While Operating 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintaining Snowthrower 4. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Decals and Instructions 6. . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount Auger Housing 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Shift Rod 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Discharge Chute 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Chute Control Gear 9. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Tire Pressure 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Skids 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Auger Gear Box Oil 9. . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fill Crankcase With Oil 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline 10. . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting/Stopping Engine 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Shift Operation 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Free Wheeling Or Self–propelled Drive 13. .
Snowthrowing Tips 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Scraper 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Skids 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining Gasoline 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating Snowthrower 15. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Crankcase Oil 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auger Gear Box Oil 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Auger/Impeller Drive Belt 16. . . .
Adjusting Traction Drive Belt 17. . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Drive Belts 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Drive Chain 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Spark Plug 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied
with your new product, so feel free to contact your
local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service,
genuine Toro parts, or other information you may
require.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service
Dealer or the factory, always know the model and
serial numbers of your product. These numbers will
help the Service Dealer or Service Representative
provide exact information about your specific
product. You will find the model and serial number
decal located in a unique place on the product
(Fig. 1).
For your convenience, write the product model and
serial numbers in the space below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product correctly. Reading this
manual will help you and others avoid personal injury
and damage to the product. Although Toro designs,
produces and markets safe, state-of-the-art products,
you are responsible for using the product properly
and safely. You are also responsible for training
persons who you allow to use the product about safe
operation.
The Toro warning system in this manual identifies
potential hazards and has special safety messages that
help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.

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DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal
words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if the recommended
precautions are not followed.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
Two other words are also used to highlight
information. “Important” calls attention to special
mechanical information and “Note” emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
Safety
The 824 POWER SHIFTSNOWTHROWER meets
or exceeds the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute’s
safety standards for snowthrowers; thus, Toro proudly
displays the OPEI safety seal. To assure maximum
safety, optimum performance, and to gain knowledge
of the product, it is essential that you or any other
operator of the snowthrower read and understand the
contents of this manual before the engine is ever
started. Pay particular attention to the safety alert
symbol which means CAUTION, WARNING OR
DANGER — “personal safety instruction.” Read and
understand the instruction because it has to do with
safety. Failure to comply with instruction may result in
personal injury.
The following instructions are comparable to the
Instructions For Safe Snowthrowing adopted by the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The
snowthrower is designed and tested to offer
reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply
with the following instructions MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY.
Before Operating
1. Read and understand the contents of this manual
before operating the snowthrower. Become
familiar with all controls and know how to stop
engine and snowthrower quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the
snowthrower. Adults should operate the
snowthrower only after reading this manual.
3. Keep everyone, especially children and pets,
away from snowthrower and area of operation.
4. Inspect area thoroughly where snowthrower will
be used. Remove doormats, sleds, boards, sticks,
wire, and any other foreign objects which might
be picked up and thrown by the snowthrower.
5. Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a
shield, safety device or decal is illegible,
damaged or lost, repair or replace it before
beginning operation. Also, tighten any loose
nuts, bolts or screws.
6. Wear adequate winter clothing and rubber boots
that will ensure proper footing on slippery
surfaces. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that
could possibly get caught in moving parts.
7. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that
may be thrown from the machine.
8. Adjust both skids so auger housing clears gravel
or crushed rock surfaces.
9. Before starting the engine, move speed shift
control to N (neutral) and ensure that
auger/impeller control and traction (wheel drive)
control are in disengaged position.
10. Always use a grounded, three wire plug and cord
to start snowthrower equipped with an electric
starter. Extension cord must be connected to a
properly grounded outlet.

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11. Fill fuel tank with gasoline before starting the
engine. Avoid spilling any gasoline. Because
gasoline is highly flammable, handle it carefully.
DO NOT SMOKE WHILE HANDLING
GASOLINE.
A. Use an approved gasoline container.
B. Fill fuel tank outdoors, not indoors.
NEVER ADD FUEL TO AN ENGINE
THAT IS RUNNING OR HOT. Engine
must be cool to reduce potential fire hazard.
C. Open doors if engine will be started in the
garage because exhaust fumes are
dangerous and could possibly be deadly. Do
not run engine indoors.
D. Wipe up any spilled gasoline. Reinstall
gasoline container cap and snowthrower
fuel tank cap securely before starting the
engine.
While Operating
12. ROTATING IMPELLER OR AUGER CAN
CUT OFF OR INJURE FINGERS OR
HANDS. STAY BEHIND THE HANDLES
AND AWAY FROM DISCHARGE
OPENING WHILE OPERATING THE
SNOWTHROWER. KEEP FACE, HANDS,
FEET, AND ANY OTHER PART OF YOUR
BODY OR CLOTHING AWAY FROM
CONCEALED, MOVING OR ROTATING
PARTS.
13. BEFORE ADJUSTING, CLEANING,
REPAIRING, AND INSPECTING THE
SNOWTHROWER, AND BEFORE
UNCLOGGING THE DISCHARGE
CHUTE, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND WAIT
FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO STOP.
ALSO, PULL WIRE OFF SPARK PLUG
AND KEEP WIRE AWAY FROM THE
PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING. USE A STICK, NOT YOUR
HAND, TO REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS
FROM DISCHARGE CHUTE.
14. Before leaving the operator’s position (behind
handles), rotate ignition key to OFF and wait for
all moving parts to stop. Remove key from
switch if snowthrower will be left unattended.
15. Allow engine to warm up outdoors before
clearing snow.
16. Operate the snowthrower only when there is
good visibility or light. Always maintain secure
footing and balance and keep a firm grip on the
handles, especially when operating in reverse.
Walk; never run.
17. Be attentive when using the snowthrower, and
stay alert for holes in the terrain and other
hidden hazards. Be careful when clearing snow
from a gravel drive because stones could be
picked up and thrown if skids are not adjusted so
auger housing clears all rocks.
18. Do not make any adjustments while the engine is
running.
19. Never direct discharge of snow or operate
snowthrower near bystanders, glass enclosures,
automobiles and trucks, window wells or a
drop–off without proper adjustment of the snow
chute and deflector angle.
20. Clear snow from slopes by going up and down,
never across the face. Use caution when
changing directions. Use lower gear and rear
wheel position when operating on slopes. Never
clear snow from steep slopes.
21. Do not overload the snowthrower by clearing
snow at too fast a rate.
22. DO NOT USE SNOWTHROWER ON A
ROOF.
23. If a foreign object is hit or snowthrower vibrates
abnormally, stop engine by turning key to OFF
and wait for all moving parts to stop. Pull wire
off spark plug and check snowthrower
immediately for possible damage, an obstruction
or loose parts. Vibration is generally a sign of
trouble. Repair any damage before starting
engine and operating snowthrower again.

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24. Do not touch engine while it is running or soon
after it is stopped because the engine will be hot
enough to cause a burn. Do not add oil or check
oil level in crankcase when engine is running.
25. Never operate snowthrower at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Use care when
backing.
Maintaining Snowthrower
26. Perform only those maintenance instructions
described in this manual. Shut engine off before
performing any maintenance service or
adjustment. Additionally, pull wire off spark
plug and keep wire away from plug to prevent
accidental starting. If major repairs are ever
needed, contact your local Authorized TORO
Service Dealer for assistance.
27. Keep snowthrower in safe operating condition
by keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Check
engine mounting bolts frequently to ensure they
are tight.
28. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels,
as necessary.
29. Do not overspeed the engine by changing
governor settings.
30. Run the snowthrower a few minutes after
throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the
collector/impeller.
31. Allow engine to cool before storing in an
enclosure such as a garage or storage shed.
NEVER STORE SNOWTHROWER IN
HOUSE (LIVING AREA) OR BASEMENT
BECAUSE GASOLINE AND FUMES ARE
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE, EXPLOSIVE,
AND DANGEROUS IF INHALED. Do not
store snowthrower near any open flame or where
gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark.
32. When storing the snowthrower for an extended
time—off season storage or 30 days—drain
gasoline from fuel tank to prevent a potential
hazard. Store gasoline in a safety–approved red
metal container. Remove key from ignition
switch when storing snowthrower. Store key in a
memorable place.
33. At the time of manufacture, the snowthrower
conformed with or exceeded OPEI safety
standards in effect for snowthrowers. Therefore,
to ensure best performance and safety, purchase
genuine TORO replacement parts and
accessories to keep the TORO all TORO.
NEVER USE “WILL FIT” REPLACEMENT
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES.
34. For safety reasons, use only those accessories
and attachments recommended by The TORO
Company to ensure continued safety certification
of the product. Using unapproved accessories
and attachments could contribute to a potential
hazard.

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Read and understand the contents of this manual
before operating the snowthrower. Become
familiar with all controls and know how to stop
the engine quickly.
BEFORE OPERATING
OPERATOR’S
POSITION
CAUTION: IMPROPER USE MAY RESULT
IN LOSS OF FINGERS, HANDS OR FEET.
HIGH SPEED IMPELLER
WITHIN 2 INCHES OF
LOW SPEED AUGER
HAS MOVING PINCH
POINT, CLOSE TO
OPENING.
1508
OPENING
472

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Safety Decals and Instructions
ON A GER HO SING
(Part No. 53Ć7670)
NEXT TO PRIMER
(Part No. 94-2572)
ON CH TE
(Part No. 94-8079)
ALONGSIDE
THROTTLE
(Part No. 63Ć3190)
ON ENGINE BASE AND RIGHT HANDLE
(Part No. 66Ć6860)
ON ENGINE
(Part No. 66Ć6840)
ON ENGINE
(Part No. 63Ć2410)
ON CONTROL PANEL
(Part No. 66Ć6850)
ON LEVER
(Part No. 63Ć3050)

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Loose Parts
Part Qty Use
Flange head capscrew — 5/16–18 x 3/4” lg. 6
MAHi
Lower belt cover 1
Mount Auger Housing page 8
Flange head capscrew — 1/4–20 x 1/2” lg. 5
M
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A
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H
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8
Cable cover 1
Shift rod 1
Install Shift Rod page 8
Locknut—3/8-24 2
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Shift
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8
Discharge chute 1 Install Discharge Chute, page 8
Worm gear 1
I llCh C lG
Gear bracket 1
I llCh C lG
Carriage bolt—5/16-18 x 1” lg. 1 Install Chute Control Gear, page 9
Flat washer 1
Locknut—5/16 1
Skid 2
I ll Skid
Flange head capscrew—5/16-18 x 3/4” lg. 2
Install Skids page 9
Flat washer 2
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ll
Skid
s, page
9
Locknut—5/16 2
Key 1 Use in Ignition Switch
Registration card 1 Use to register product with factory
Specifications and design subject to change without notice.
Accessories
Description Part Number
110 Vac Electric Starter Kit 37–4810
Tire Chain Kit 56–2700
Snow Cab 68–9500
Weight Kit (required with Snow Cab) 74–1190
Drift Breaker 66–7960
Light Kit 66–7941
Differential Kit 38038

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Assembly
Note: Determine left and right sides of
snowthrower by standing in the normal
operating position.
Mount Auger Housing
1. Remove (2) flange head capscrews securing idler
pulley assembly to engine frame. Remove idler
pulley assembly.
2. Align auger housing and engine frame mounting
holes (Fig. 2).
3. Route impeller belt around impeller pulley.
4. Secure auger housing to engine frame with (6)
5/16–18x3/4” lg. flange head capscrews.
5. Reinstall idler pulley assembly. Make sure idler
pulleys are aligned with belts when reinstalling
idler pulley assembly.
6. Tip snowthrower up on front edge of auger
housing.
7. Move wheels to the rear Power Shift position.
8. Mount lower belt cover to underside of auger
housing and engine frame with (2) 1/4–20x1/2”
lg. flange head capscrews (Fig. 3). Make sure
belt cover mounting tabs are positioned to rear of
engine frame member.
9. Check adjustment of impeller cable; refer to
step 3 of Adjusting Auger/Impeller Drive Belt,
page 16.
10. Mount upper belt cover to engine frame with (3)
1/4–20x1/2” lg. flange head capscrews (Fig. 4).
11. Slide cable cover onto cables and into hole in
belt cover (Fig. 4).
Install Shift Rod (Fig. 5)
1. Insert upper shift rod ball joint stud through
front of shift bracket and secure with 3/8–24
locknut.
Note: Shift rod to be positioned with bend
rearward.
2. Insert bottom ball joint stud through right side of
transmission lever and secure with 3/8–24
locknut.
3. Shift into 2nd gear and check shift rod alignment
with Power Shift slot.
Note: If gear shift lever is not aligned with
Power Shift slot in control panel
(Fig. 5, inset), shift rod length must be
adjusted as follows:
A. Disconnect ball joint from transmission
lever and loosen jam nut.
B. Rotate ball joint up or down, until gear shift
lever is aligned with Power Shift slot.
C. Reinstall ball joint to transmission lever and
tighten jam nut.
Install Discharge Chute (Fig. 6)
Note: Before installing discharge chute,
apply a light coat of low temperature
grease to chute ring.
1. Set discharge chute—open side forward—onto
auger discharge opening, so plastic chute
retainers are positioned on chute ring. Make sure
chute retainer guide pins are inserted into holes
in chute gear.
2. Tighten machine screw and locknut, on left side,
until chute retainer plate is positioned against
plastic chute retainer and discharge chute is
secured to chute ring.
3. Push chute retainers, on right side, toward
discharge chute (slotted) and tighten machine
screw.

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4. Make sure chute rotates freely on ring. If chute
binds, move right hand retainer outward to ease
operation.
Install Chute Control Gear
(Fig. 7)
1. Insert the 5/16–18 x 1” lg. carriage bolt into gear
bracket mounting hole.
2. Position worm gear into bracket, align holes and
insert chute gear rod through bracket and gear.
3. Loosely mount worm gear and bracket to
mounting flange with carriage bolt, flat washer,
and locknut.
4. Slide worm gear into teeth of chute gear and
tighten locknut.
5. Check operation. Move gear slightly outward if
binding is evident.
Check Tire Pressure
IMPORTANT: Check pressure of tires
because they are over–inflated at the factory
for shipping. Therefore, before the
snowthrower is operated, reduce pressure in
both tires to 7–15 psi equally.
Install Skids
1. Check tire pressure; refer to Check Tire Pressure,
page 9.
2. Move the snowthrower onto a flat surface and
check if scraper (Fig. 8) is parallel to the ground.
If not, adjust scraper; refer to Adjusting Scraper,
page 14.
3. Remove (2) flange bolts and washers securing
ends of scraper to side plates (Fig. 9). Reinstall
bolts through rear slots in skids. Assemble both
skids so that washers are between skids and
sideplates (Fig. 9). Do not tighten bolts.
4. Install (2) flange bolts thru front slots in skids
and thru sideplates. Install flat washers and
locknuts on inside of sideplates. Do not tighten
bolts.
Note: The following steps adjust the skids for
paved surfaces. For gravel or crushed
rock surfaces, refer to Adjusting Skids,
page 14.
5. Manually move wheels to the rear Power Shift
position by lifting up on handles and moving the
shift control fully forward to Power Shift
position (Fig. 10).
6. Support the scraper to be 1/8 inch above a level
surface if the snowthrower is to be used on
smooth pavement.
Note: The scraper should be higher than 1/8
inch above the pavement if the
pavement surfaces are cracked, rough
or uneven.
7. Move the skids down to sit flat on the ground
and tighten the (4) flange bolts securing both
skids to the auger side plates.
Check Auger Gear Box Oil
1. Move snowthrower to a level surface.
2. Clean area around pipe plug so dirt is removed.
3. Remove pipe plug from gear box (Fig. 11).
4. Check oil level in gear box. Oil must be at point
of overflowing in filler opening.
5. If level of oil is low, add GL–5 or GL–6 SAE
85–95 EP transmission oil to the gear box until
point of overflow.
Note: Do not use synthetic gear oil.
6. Reinstall pipe plug in gear box.

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Before Starting
ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTIFIED TO
COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA AND U.S. EPA
EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE
ENGINES: Are certified to operate on regular
unleaded gasoline. Include the following emission
control system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped); Do not
include any user adjustable features – therefore no
other adjustments are needed.
Fill Crankcase With Oil
The engine is shipped from the factory without oil in
the crankcase. Therefore, before starting the engine,
oil must be added to the crankcase.
IMPORTANT: Check level of oil every 5
operating hours or each time unit is used.
Initially, change oil after the first 2 hours of
operation; thereafter, under normal
conditions, change oil after every 25 hours of
operation or annually, whichever comes first.
1. Move unit to a level surface to ensure an
accurate oil level reading.
2. Clean area around dipstick to prevent foreign
matter from entering filler hole when dipstick is
removed.
3. Remove dipstick from crankcase (Fig. 12).
4. Slowly pour 24 ounces of SAE 5W–30 or
SAE 10 oil into the filler hole. The engine uses
any high–quality detergent oil having the
American Petroleum Institute (API) “service
classification”—SE, SF or SG.
Note: Dipstick must be fully installed to
ensure accurate gauging of oil level.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•In certain conditions gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn
you, others, and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors,
in an open area, when the engine is cold.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
•Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
Add gasoline to the fuel tank until the level
is 1/4” to 1/2” (6 mm to 13 mm) below the
bottom of the filler neck. This empty space
in the tank allows gasoline to expand.
•Never smoke when handling gasoline, and
stay away from an open flame or where
gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark.
•Store gasoline in an approved container
and keep it out of the reach of children.
•Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
Use clean, fresh lead-free gasoline, including
oxygenated or reformulated gasoline, with an octane
rating of 85 or higher. To ensure freshness, purchase
only the quantity of gasoline that can be used in 30
days. Use of lead-free gasoline results in fewer
combustion chamber deposits and longer spark plug
life. Use of premium grade fuel is not necessary.
IMPORTANT: NEVER USE METHANOL,
GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL,
GASOHOL CONTAINING MORE THAN
10% ETHANOL, PREMIUM GASOLINE,
OR WHITE GAS BECAUSE ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM DAMAGE COULD
RESULT.
Toro also recommends that Toro
Stabilizer/Conditioner be used regularly in all Toro
gasoline powered products during operation and
storage seasons. Toro Stabilizer/Conditioner cleans

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the engine during operation and prevents gum–like
varnish deposits from forming in the engine during
periods of storage.
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh
gasoline.
DO NOT USE FUEL ADDITIVES OTHER
THAN THOSE MANUFACTURED FOR FUEL
STABILIZATION DURING STORAGE SUCH
AS TORO’S STABILIZER/CONDITIONER OR
A SIMILAR PRODUCT. TORO’S
STABILIZER/CONDITIONER IS A
PETROLEUM DISTILLATE BASED
CONDITIONER/STABILIZER. TORO DOES
NOT RECOMMEND STABILIZERS WITH AN
ALCOHOL BASE SUCH AS ETHANOL,
METHANOL OR ISOPROPYL. ADDITIVES
SHOULD NOT BE USED TO TRY TO
ENHANCE THE POWER OR PERFORMANCE
OF MACHINE.
1. Clean area around the fuel tank cap (Fig. 12).
Remove cap from fuel tank. Using unleaded,
regular gasoline, fill tank to within 1/4” to 1/2”
(6 to 13 mm) from the top of the tank, not into
the filler neck. This space is for expansion of
fuel. Do not fill tank full. Reinstall fuel tank cap.
Fuel tank capacity is 4 quarts.
Operation
Controls
Auger/Impeller Control (Fig. 13)—Control has two
positions: ENGAGE and DISENGAGE. To engage
both auger and impeller, compress lever against right
handle grip. To disengage, release lever.
Traction Drive Control (Fig. 13)—To engage
traction (wheel drive) or activate power shift system,
lever must be compressed against left handle grip. To
stop traction, release lever.
Speed Shift Control (Fig. 13)—The control has a
neutral position, four speeds forward and two reverse,
and also controls power shifting of wheels. To select
speeds, move shift control to desired position.
Note: Before shifting gears into or out of
reverse or when using the Power Shift
feature, the traction drive control must
be released. On-the-go shifting may be
accomplished between any of the
FORWARD speeds without releasing
the traction drive control.
Auger Lock–Up (Fig. 13)—When the
auger/impeller control and traction drive control are
both compressed, the traction control locks the
auger/impeller control down. Releasing the traction
control releases the auger/impeller control.
Discharge Chute Control (Fig. 13)—Rotate
discharge chute control clockwise to move discharge
chute to the right and counterclockwise to move chute
to the left.
Ignition Switch (Fig. 13)—Switch has two positions:
ON and OFF. Rotate key to ON position before
starting engine. To stop engine, rotate key to OFF.
Throttle (Fig. 14)—Move throttle upward to increase
the engine speed.
Choke (Fig. 14)—Rotate choke to ON position to
start a cold engine. As engine warms up, rotate choke
gradually to OFF.
Primer (Fig. 14)—Press primer to pump a small
amount of gasoline into engine for improved cold
weather starting.
Fuel Shut–Off Valve (Fig. 15)—Valve is located
under fuel tank. Close valve to stop fuel flow from
fuel tank and open valve to allow fuel to flow to the
carburetor. Close valve when snowthrower is not
used.
Deflector Handle (Fig. 16)—Deflector handle on top
of discharge chute is used to control the height of the
snow stream.
Recoil Starter (Fig. 17)—Recoil starter is on back
side of engine. Pull recoil starter to start engine.