Toro Power Max HD 1028 OHXE 38826 User manual

FormNo.3396-760RevA
PowerMaxHeavyDuty1028OHXESnowthrower
ModelNo.38826—SerialNo.316000001andUp
Operator'sManual
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives.
Fordetails,seetheseparateproductspecicDeclarationof
Conformity(DOC)sheet.
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis
designedforremovingsnowfrompavedsurfaces,such
asdrivewaysandsidewalks,andothersurfacesfor
trafconresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot
designedforremovingmaterialsotherthansnow.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
machinedamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
machineproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comformachine
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourmachine.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourmachineready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersonthemachine.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
STOP
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
Safety...........................................................................2
SoundPressure.......................................................2
SoundPower..........................................................2
Vibration................................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................3
Setup............................................................................5
1InstallingtheUpperHandle....................................6
2InstallingtheWheelClutchCableEnds....................6
3InstallingtheTractionControlLinkage....................7
4InstallingtheChuteControlRod.............................8
5ConnectingtheHeadlightandHandWarmer
WiretotheEngine...............................................9
6FillingtheEnginewithOil......................................9
7CheckingtheTirePressure....................................10
8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper..............................10
9CheckingtheTractionDriveOperation...................10
ProductOverview.........................................................11
Operation....................................................................12
BeforeOperation......................................................12
Safety....................................................................12
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................12
DuringOperation.....................................................12
Safety....................................................................12
StartingtheEngine.................................................13
StoppingtheEngine...............................................15
OperatingtheHandWarmers..................................16
OperatingtheTractionDrive...................................16
UsingtheWheelClutchLevers.................................16
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...................................17
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive.........................17
OperatingtheQuickStick®.....................................17
UncloggingtheDischargeChute..............................18
OperatingTips......................................................18
AfterOperation........................................................19
Safety....................................................................19
PreventingFreeze-up..............................................19
Maintenance.................................................................20
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................20
MaintenanceSafety.................................................20
PreparingforMaintenance.......................................20
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................21
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkids.............................21
CheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable................21
CheckingtheAugerGearboxOilLevel......................22
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................23
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................23
AdjustingtheDischargeChuteLatch........................24
ReplacingtheDriveBelts.........................................25
ReplacingtheHeadlightBulb...................................25
Storage........................................................................26
PreparingtheMachineforStorage............................26
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................26
Troubleshooting...........................................................27
Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheISO8437
specicationsoftheInternationalStandards
Organizationineffectatthetimeofproduction.
•Shutthemachineoffbeforeunclogging,servicing,or
fueling.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthemanualbefore
youstarttheengine.Makesureeveryoneusingthis
productknowshowtousetheproductandunderstands
thewarnings.
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponentson
themachine.
•Donotoperatemachinewithoutallguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe
machine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa
safedistancefromthemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunderthe
watchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthanthe
operator.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
SoundPressure
Thismachinehasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’sear
of89dBAwhichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1
dBA..Thesoundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingto
theproceduresoutlinedinENISO11201.
SoundPower
Thismachinehasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105
dBAwhichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of3.75dBA..
Thesoundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO3744.
CAUTION
Long-termexposuretonoisewhileoperatingthe
machinemaycausesomehearingloss.
Wearadequatehearingprotectionwheneveryou
operatethemachineforanextendedperiodoftime.
Vibration
Measuredvibrationlevelforthelefthand=4.7m/s2.
Measuredvibrationlevelfortherighthand=5.6m/s2.
UncertaintyValue(K)=2.2m/s2.
Themeasuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO20643.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamageddecals.
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
106-4525
Orderpartno.112-6633
1.Fast3.Slow
2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds
107-3040
1.Cuttingdismemberment,impellerandcutting
dismemberment,augerhazards—keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthesnowthrower.
112-6625
Reorderpartno.112-6629
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplace
yourhandinthechute;stoptheenginebeforeleavingthe
operator'sposition,usethetooltoclearthechute.
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125–1102
1.Enginestop3.Variablespeedcontrol
2.Slow4.Fast
x 3
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120-9805
120-9805
1.Insertthekey.
2.Primetheengine3times.
3.Engagethechoke.
4.Pullthestartercord.
5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Handlebolts4
Curvedwashers4
1Locknuts4
Installtheupperhandle.
2Nopartsrequired–Installthewheelclutchcableends
3Nopartsrequired–Installthetractioncontrollinkage.
Carriagebolts2
4Locknuts2Installthechutecontrolrod.
5Nopartsrequired–Connecttheheadlightandhandwarmer
wiretotheengine.
6Nopartsrequired–Filltheenginewithoil.
7Nopartsrequired–Checkthetirepressure.
8Nopartsrequired–Checktheskidsandscraper.
9Nopartsrequired–Checktheoperationofthetractiondrive.
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1
InstallingtheUpperHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
4Handlebolts
4Curvedwashers
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
2
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.
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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.Speedselectorlever3.Innerwasher
2.Trunnion4.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
4
InstallingtheChuteControl
Rod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Carriagebolts
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.Shortrod2.Longchutecontrolrod
4.Insertthefrontendoftherodintotheopeningin
thebackofthechutegearcoveruntilitslidesintothe
chutegear(Figure15).
Figure15
5.Aligntheholesinthenestedendsoftherodsand
insert2carriagebolts(intheloosepartsbag)through
theshortrodfromtheleftsideofthemachine(from
theoperatingposition).
6.Insertthecableclipthatsupportsthedeectorcable
undertheheadoftheforwardcarriagebolt,andsecure
thecarriageboltswithlocknutsfromthelooseparts
bag(Figure16).
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Figure16
1.Cableclip2.Deectorcable
7.HoldthebluetriggercapdownandrotatetheQuick
Stickinacircletoensurethatthechuteanddeector
operatesmoothly.
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ConnectingtheHeadlight
andHandWarmerWiretothe
Engine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Plugoneconnectorintothestarterwireandanotherinto
theground(Figure17).
Note:Thepigtailsarecolor-coded.
Figure17
1.Starterwireconnector2.Groundconnector
6
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
EngineOilCapacities
ModelEngineOilCapacity
3882630to32oz.(0.89to0.95l)
1.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap
counterclockwiseandslowlypouroilintotheoil
lltubetoraisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkonthe
dipstick.Donotoverll.(Figure19).
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2
Figure19
1.Full2.Addoil
2.Installthedipsticksecurelybypushingthecapdown
atandturning.
Note:Donotspilloilaroundtheoillltube;oilcould
leakontotractionpartsandcausethetractiontoslip.
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CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping.Reduce
thepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween17and20psi
(116and137kPa).
8
CheckingtheSkidsand
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsandScraperin
Maintenance.
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CheckingtheTractionDrive
Operation
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty
damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary.
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine.
2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector.
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3.Squeezethelefthand(traction)levertothehand-grip
(Figure20).
Figure20
Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthemachine
doesnotmoveormovesforward,completethe
following:
A.Releasethetractionleverandstoptheengine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeedselector
lever(Figure11).
C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)onthe
speedcontrolrod(Figure11).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeedselectorlever
(Figure11).
4.Releasethetractionlever.
5.MovethespeedselectortothePositionF1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector.
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
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Figure21
1.Hand-grip(2)10.Scraper
2.Auger/impellerlever11.Auger
3.Speedselectorlever12.Skid(2)
4.QuickStick®discharge
chutecontrol
13.Electricstarterbutton
5.Tractionlever14.Electricstarterplug-in
6.Fueltankcap15.Snowcleanouttool
7.Engineoillltube/dipstick16.Headlight
8.Chutedeector17.Wheelclutchlever(2)
9.Dischargechute
STOP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Figure22
1.Primer5.Throttle
2.Ignitionswitch6.Oildrainplug
3.Choke7.Recoilstarter
4.Fuelshutoffvalve
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Figure23
1.Snowcleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)
Operation
BeforeOperation
Safety
•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby
themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectricstarting
motors.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutwearingadequate
wintergarments.Avoidloosettingclothingthatcanget
caughtinmovingparts.Wearslipresistantfootwearthat
willimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.
•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperation
orwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotect
eyesfromforeignobjectsthatmaybethrownfromthe
machine.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethemachineistobe
usedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires,and
otherforeignobjects.
•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,illegible,or
lost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginningoperation.Also,
tightenanyloosefasteners.
FillingtheFuelTank
DANGER
Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A
reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
others.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe
gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormachine
onthegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleor
onanobject.
•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.
Wipeupspills.
•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround
anopenameorsparks.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out
ofthereachofchildren.
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline
withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating
method).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE
byvolumeisacceptable.
•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15
orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume.
Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwithgasoline
lessthan30daysold.
Do not add oil to the gasoline.
Note:Donotllabovethebottomofthetankneck.
Figure24
1.Donotllabovethebottomofthetankneck
DuringOperation
Safety
•Rotatingaugerbladescaninjurengersorhands.
Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthedischarge
openingwhileoperatingthemachine.Keepyourface,
hands,feet,andanyotherpartofyourbodyor
clothingawayfrommovingorrotatingparts.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareaswhere
propertydamagecanoccur.
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•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.Alwaysbe
sureofyourfooting,andkeeparmholdonthehandles.
Walk;neverrun.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor
light.
•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupwiththe
machine.
•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepowertothe
rotorblades.
•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby
themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectricstarting
motors.
•Donotattempttoclearsnowfromagravelorcrushed
rocksurface.Thisproductisintendedforuseonlyon
pavedsurfaces.
•Donotusethemachineonaroof.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine
isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby
manufacturer).
•Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,remove
theignitionkey,thoroughlyinspectthemachineforany
damage,andrepairthedamagebeforerestartingand
operatingthemachine.
•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stop
theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.
•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting
theengineandfortransportingthemachineinorout
ofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaustfumes
aredangerous.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto
clearsnowattoofastarate.
•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeplugging
itintoapowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,donot
useittostartthemachine.Replacethedamagedcord
immediately.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouare
notstartingthemachine.
StartingtheEngine
1.Checktheengineoillevel.RefertoCheckingthe
EngineOilLevelinMaintenance.
2.Turnthefuelshutoffvalve1/4turncounterclockwise
toopenit(Figure25).
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Figure25
3.Inserttheignitionkeyallthewayin(Figure26).
1
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Figure26
1.Ignitionkey
4.Firmlypushintheprimer3timeswithyourthumb,
holdingtheprimerinforasecondbeforereleasingit
eachtime(Figure27).
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Figure27
5.MovethechoketotheChokeposition(Figure28).
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Figure28
6.MovethethrottletotheFastposition(Figure29).
STOP
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Figure29
7.Startthemachinebypullingtherecoilstarteror
pressingtheelectric-starterbutton(Figure30).
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Figure30
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(5secondson,
5secondsoff),nomorethan10times.Ifthe
enginestilldoesnotstart,takethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
8.Disconnectthepowercordfromthepoweroutletrst
andthenfromthemachine(electricstartonly).
9.Allowtheenginetowarmup;graduallymovethe
choketowardtheRunposition.Waitfortheengineto
runsmoothlybeforeeachchokeadjustment.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoa
poweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystart
themachineandinjurepeopleordamage
property.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine.
StoppingtheEngine
1.MovethethrottletotheSlowposition,andthentothe
Stopposition(Figure31)tokilltheengine.Theengine
canalsobestoppedbypullingtheignitionkeyoutward
tothemiddleposition.
STOP
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Figure31
2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Removetheignitionkeytopreventaccidentalstarting.
4.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebyrotatingitclockwise
(Figure32).
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Figure32
5.Pulltherecoilstarter3or4times.Thishelpsprevent
therecoilstarterfromfreezingup.
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OperatingtheHandWarmers
FliptheswitchtotheOnpositiontoturnonthehand
warmers.
FliptheswitchtotheOffpositiontoturnoffthehand
warmers.
Figure33
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(Figure34).
Figure34
2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetractionlever.
UsingtheWheelClutchLevers
Thewheelclutchleversallowyoutomomentarilydisengage
thedrivetooneorbothwheelswiththetractiondrivelever
stillengaged.Thisenablesyoutoturnandmaneuverthe
machineeasily.
Note:Holdingdownthetractionleveragainstthehandle
engagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.
Toturnthemachinetotheright,liftupontherightwheel
clutchleverandsqueezeittowardthehandle(Figure35).
Figure35
Note:Thisdisengagesthedrivetotherightwheelwhile
theleftwheelcontinuesdriving,andthemachineturnsto
theright.
Note:Similarly,squeezingtheleftwheelclutchleverturns
themachinetotheleft.
Whenyoucompletetheturn,releasethewheelclutchlever,
andthedrivere-engagesbothwheels(Figure36).
Figure36
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Momentarilysqueezingandreleasingtheleftorrightwheel
clutchleveralsoallowsforsteeringadjustmentstokeepthe
machinegoinginastraightline,especiallyindeepsnow.
Squeezingbothwheelclutchleverssimultaneouslydisengages
thedrivetobothwheels.Thisenablesyoutomanuallymove
themachinebackwardwithoutstoppingtoshiftitintoa
reversegear.Italsoallowsyoutomaneuverandtransportthe
machinemoreeasilywhentheengineisnotrunning.
OperatingtheSpeedSelector
Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reversegears.To
changespeeds,releasethetractionleverandshiftthespeed
selectorlevertothedesiredposition(Figure37).Thelever
locksinanotchateachspeedselection.
Figure37
OperatingtheAuger/Impeller
Drive
1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeezetheright
hand(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip(Figure
38).
Figure38
2.Tostoptheaugerandimpeller,releasetherighthand
lever.
Important:Whenyouengageboththe
auger/impellerleverandthetractionlever,the
tractionleverlockstheauger/impellerleverdown,
freeingyourrighthand.Toreleasebothlevers,
simplyreleasethelefthand(traction)lever.
3.Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotatewhenyou
releasetheauger/impellerlever,donotoperatethe
machine.Checktheauger/impellercable(referto
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/ImpellerCable)
andadjustitifnecessary.Otherwise,takethemachine
toanAuthorizedDealerforservice.
WARNING
Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotate
whenyoureleasetheauger/impellerlever,you
couldseriouslyinjureyourselforothers.
Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
OperatingtheQuickStick®
HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStickto
movethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.Releasethe
triggercaptolockthedischargechuteandchutedeector
intoposition(Figure39).
Figure39
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MovingtheDischargeChute
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick
tothelefttomovethedischargechutetotheleft;movethe
QuickSticktotherighttomovethedischargechutetothe
right(Figure40).
Figure40
•Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe
DischargeChuteLatch.
•Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasitdoesto
theright,ensurethatthecableisroutedtotheinsideof
thehandles.RefertoInstallingtheUpperHandle.
•Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyoureleasethe
triggercap,refertoAdjustingtheDischargeChuteLatch.
MovingtheChuteDeector
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick
forwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveitrearwardtoraise
thechutedeector(Figure41).
Figure41
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
maycausetheskidstomove.Adjusttheskidsand
tightentheskidboltssecurely.
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.
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WARNING
Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother
foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto
theoperatorortobystanders.
•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects
thattheaugerscouldpickupandthrow.
•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea
ofoperation.
•AlwayssetthethrottletotheFastpositionwhenthrowing
snow .
•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthewheelsslip,
shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthemachine
intoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuestorideup,liftup
onthehandles.
AfterOperation
Safety
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea
buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,suchashot
waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe
enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,referto
theStoragesectionforimportantdetails.
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
therecoilstarterandelectricstarterfromfreezingup.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst2hours•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
Aftertherst5hours•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily•Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
Every50hours•Changetheengineoil.Changetheengineoilevery25operatinghourswhen
operatingtheengineunderaheavyload.
Every100hours•Replacethesparkplug.
Yearly
•Checktheskidsandadjustthemifnecessary.
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Checktheaugergearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto17–20psi(116–137kPa).
•Runtheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorattheendoftheseason.
•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/or
theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.
Important:Youcanndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyourmachineatwww.Toro.com.
MaintenanceSafety
Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbeforeperformingany
maintenanceonthemachine:
•Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service,or
adjustment,stoptheengineandremovethekey.Ifmajor
repairsareeverneeded,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstobesurethemachineisinsafeworking
condition.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Disconnectthesparkplugwire.RefertoReplacing
theSparkPlug.
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