Toro 38711 User manual

FormNo.3396-391RevA
SnowMax724/824QXESnowthrower
ModelNo.38711—SerialNo.316000001andUp
ModelNo.38712—SerialNo.316000001andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeowners.Itisdesignedforremovingsnowfrom
pavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks,and
othersurfacesfortrafconresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforremovingmaterials
otherthansnow,norisitdesignedforclearingoffgravel
surfaces.
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.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
Formodelswithstatedpower,thenetpoweroftheenginewas
laboratoryratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordance
withSAEJ1940.Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,and
operatingrequirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthis
classofsnowthrowerwillbesignicantlylower.
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
Safety...........................................................................2
SoundPressure.......................................................2
SoundPower..........................................................2
Vibration................................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................3
Setup............................................................................4
1UnfoldingtheHandle............................................4
2InstallingtheDischargeChute................................5
3FillingtheEnginewithOil......................................5
ProductOverview..........................................................7
Operation.....................................................................7
BeforeOperation.......................................................7
Safety.....................................................................7
FillingtheFuelTank................................................7
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..................................8
DuringOperation......................................................8
Safety.....................................................................8
StartingtheEngine..................................................8
EngagingtheAuger................................................10
DisengagingtheAuger............................................10
Self-propellingtheMachine.....................................10
StoppingtheEngine...............................................10
OperatingtheQuickStick®......................................10
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute.........................11
OperatingTips......................................................11
AfterOperation........................................................11
Safety....................................................................11
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse.................................11
Maintenance.................................................................12
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................12
MaintenanceSafety.................................................12
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................12
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkids.............................13
InspectingtheThrowingEdges................................13
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................13
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................15
AdjustingtheAugerCable.......................................15
AdjustingtheTransmissionCable.............................15
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................16
Storage........................................................................16
StoringtheSnowthrower.........................................16
Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheISO8437
specicationsineffectatthetimeofproduction.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthemanualbefore
youstarttheengine.Makesurethateveryoneusingthis
productknowshowtousetheproductandunderstands
thewarnings.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents
onthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe
machine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa
safedistancefromthemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunderthe
watchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthanthe
operator.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Shutthemachineoffbeforeservicing,fueling,or
unclogging.
SoundPressure
Thismachinehasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’sear
of89dBAformodel38711and93dBAformodel38712,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.Thesound
pressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO11201.
SoundPower
Thismachinehasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof102
dBAformodel38711and107dBAformodel38712,which
includesanUncertaintyValue(K)of3.75dBA.Thesound
powerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO3744.
Vibration
Model38711:
Measuredvibrationlevelforthelefthand=4.3m/s2.
Measuredvibrationlevelfortherighthand=5.1m/s2.
UncertaintyValue(K)=2.1m/s2.
Model38712:
Measuredvibrationlevelforthelefthand=3.5m/s2.
Measuredvibrationlevelfortherighthand=4.1m/s2.
UncertaintyValue(K)=2.1m/s2.
Themeasuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO20643.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Note:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamageddecals.
131–1785
Orderpartno.131–5921
1.Augerdrive—squeezethelevertoengage;releasethelever
todisengage.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
thesnowthrower.
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Self-propeldrive—pushdownonthehandletoengagethe
self-propeldrive.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,auger—keep
awayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace;
stoptheengineandwaitfortheaugertostopbeforeleaving
themachine;removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructions
beforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
131–5914
Orderpartno.131–5915
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,auger—do
notplaceyourhandinthechute;removetheignitionkey
andreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.
x 3
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34
5
120-9805
120-9805
1.Insertthekey.
2.Primetheengine3times.
3.Engagethechoke.
4.Pullthestartercord.
5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Unfoldthehandle.
Bolt(1/4–20X1–1/2inch)1
Locknut(1/4–20inch)1
Carriagebolt(1/4–20x1inch)3
Locknut(1/4–20inch)3
2
Screw(1/4–20X5/8inch)1
Installthedischargechute.
1
UnfoldingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Ensurethatthecablesarenotpinched
whenunfoldingthehandle.
Figure3
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2
InstallingtheDischargeChute
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Bolt(1/4–20X1–1/2inch)
1Locknut(1/4–20inch)
3Carriagebolt(1/4–20x1inch)
3Locknut(1/4–20inch)
1Screw(1/4–20X5/8inch)
Procedure
1.Insertthechutepostthroughthebracketintothebase
ofthemachineandsecureitusingaboltandalock
nut(Figure4).
Figure4
1.Chutepost3.Locknut(1/4–20inch)
2.Bolt(1/4–20X1–1/2inch)4.Bracket
2.Assemblethechuterodandsecurethecables(Figure
5).
Figure5
1.Chuterod4.Cableclip
2.Carriagebolt(1/4–20x1
inch)
5.Screw(1/4–20X5/8inch)
3.Locknut(1/4–20inch)
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3
FillingtheEnginewithOil
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheengine.
ModelMaxll
387110.5L(16.9oz)
387120.7L(23.7oz)
Oiltype:automotivedetergentoilwithanAPIservice
classicationofSJ,SL,orhigher.
UseFigure6belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityforthe
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
Figure6
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Cleanaroundtheoil-llcap.
3.Checktheoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
Note:Donottightenthedipstickwhencheckingthe
oillevel.
Figure7
1.Lowoillevel—addoil2.Correctoillevel
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ProductOverview
Figure8
1.Augerlever6.Scraper
2.Fueltankcap7.Dischargechute
3.Dipstick8.Chutedeector
4.Skid9.QuickStick®discharge
chutecontrol
5.Auger10.Upperhandle
Figure9
1.Fueltankcap5.Recoilstarter
2.Primer6.Electricstarterplug
3.Ignitionkey7.Electricstarterbutton
4.Choke
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.
DANGER
Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A
reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
others.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe
gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormachine
onthegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleor
onanobject.
•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.
Wipeupspills.
•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround
anopenameorsparks.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out
ofthereachofchildren.
•Donottipthemachineeitherforwardor
backwardwithfuelinthefueltank;otherwise,
fuelmayleakoutofthemachine.
FillingtheFuelTank
RecommendedFuel:
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ehtanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmore
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than10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15%
ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85(contains
85%ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause
performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagewhichmay
notbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Figure10
1.Donotllabovethebottomofthefueltankneck.
Note:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythequantityofgasoline
thatyouexpecttousein30days.Otherwise,youmayadd
fuelstabilizertonewlypurchasedgasolinetokeepitfreshfor
upto6months.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
Referto3FillingtheEnginewithOil(page5).
DuringOperation
Safety
•Rotatingaugerbladescaninjurengersorhands.
Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthedischarge
openingwhileoperatingthemachine.Keepyourface,
hands,feet,andanyotherpartofyourbodyor
clothingawayfrommovingorrotatingparts.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareaswhere
propertydamagecanoccur.
•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
Note:Fullyinsertthekeytostarttheengine.Themiddle
positionwillnotstarttheengine.
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UsingtheRecoilStarter
Figure11
UsingtheElectricStarter
Figure12
Note:Tousetheelectricstarter,connectapowercordtothe
electricstarterplug-inrstandthentoapoweroutlet.Use
onlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextensioncordrecommendedfor
outdoorusethatisnotlongerthan15m(50feet).
Important:Topreventdamagingtheelectricstarter,
runitinshortcycles(5secondson,5secondsoff),no
morethan10times.Iftheenginestilldoesnotstart,take
themachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
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WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,causing
ashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeusing
themachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,donotoperate
themachine.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcord
immediately.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
forassistance.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapower
source,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe
machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine.
EngagingtheAuger
Figure13
DisengagingtheAuger
Todisengagetheauger,releasetheaugerlever.
Self-propellingtheMachine
Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,simplywalkwithyourhands
ontheupperhandleandyourelbowsatyoursides,andthe
machinewillautomaticallykeeppacewithyou(Figure14).
Note:Youcanself-propelthemachinewiththeauger
engagedordisengaged.
Figure14
StoppingtheEngine
Tostoptheengine,removethekeyfromtheignitionormove
thekeytothemiddleposition.
OperatingtheQuickStick®
Note:Theblueknobmustbefullypressedtoreleasethe
latchandoperatetheQuickStick®.
Figure15
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ClearingaCloggedDischarge
Chute
Important:Handcontactwiththerotatingaugerinside
thedischargechuteisthemostcommoncauseofinjury
associatedwithsnowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto
cleanoutthedischargechute.
1.Whileremainingintheoperatingposition,releasethe
self-propelhandle.
2.Engagetheauger.
3.Pushdownonthehandletoraisethefrontofthe
machineafewinches(centimeters)offthepavement.,
thenliftthehandlesquicklytobumpthefrontofthe
machineontothepavement.
4.Disengagetheauger.
5.Repeatsteps1through4,ifnecessary,untilastreamof
snowcomesoutofthedischargechute.
Note:Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping
thefrontofthemachine,stoptheengine,waitforall
movingpartstostop,anduseasnowcleanouttool(not
included);neveruseyourhand.
Important:Uncloggingthedischargechuteby
bumpingthefrontofthemachineonthepavementmay
causetheskidstomove.Adjusttheskidsandtighten
theskidboltssecurely;refertoCheckingandAdjusting
theSkids(page13).
OperatingTips
WARNING
Theaugercanthrowstones,toys,andotherforeign
objectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjurytothe
operatorortobystanders.
•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects
thattherotorbladescouldpickupandthrow.
•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea
ofoperation.
•Removethesnowassoonaspossibleafteritfalls.
•Ifthemachinedoesnotpropelitselfforwardonslippery
surfacesorinheavysnow ,pushforwardonthehandle,
butallowthemachinetoworkatitsownpace.
•Overlapeachswathtoensurecompletesnowremoval.
•Dischargethesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.
AfterOperation
Safety
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea
buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,suchashot
waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe
enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,referto
theStoragesectionforimportantdetails.
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse
•Lettheenginerunforafewminutestopreventmoving
partsfromfreezing.Stoptheengine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andremoveiceandsnowfromthemachine.
•Cleanoffanysnowandicefromthebaseofthechute.
•Rotatethedischargechuteleftandrighttofreeitfrom
anyicebuildup.
•WiththeignitionkeyintheOffposition,pulltherecoil
starterhandleseveraltimesorconnecttheelectricalcord
toapowersourceandthemachineandpushtheelectric
startbuttononcetopreventtherecoilstarterand/orthe
electricstarterfromfreezingup.
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving
partsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhen
tryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhavedifculty
operatinganycontrolorpart,starttheengineandletit
runforafewminutes.
•Donotusethechutecontroltoattempttomoveafrozen
dischargechute.Holddowntheblueknobanduseyour
handstorotatethechute.
•Transportingthemachineinanopentrailerorvehiclecan
causethecontrolsordischargechutetofreeze.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Afterthersthour•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.
Aftertherst2hours
•Changetheengineoil.
•Inspecttheaugercableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Inspectthetransmissioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
Beforeeachuseordaily•Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
Every100hours•Replacethesparkplug.
Yearly
•Checktheskidsandadjustthemifnecessary.
•InspectthethrowingedgesandhaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethe
throwingedgesandscraperifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Inspecttheaugercableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Inspectthetransmissioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Checkthetirepressure.
•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.
•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectthedrivebeltandreplaceitifnecessary.
Yearlyorbeforestorage•Preparethemachineforstorage.
MaintenanceSafety
Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbeforeperformingany
maintenanceonthemachine:
•Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service,or
adjustment,stoptheengineandremovethekey.Ifmajor
repairsareeverneeded,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstobesurethemachineisinsafeworking
condition.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,thenfullyinsertthe
dipstickwithoutthreadingitin.
2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel.
•IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthe
dipstick(Figure16),addoil.RefertoChangingthe
EngineOil(page13).
•IftheoillevelabovetheFullmark(),drainthe
excessoiluntiltheoillevelisattheFullmarkon
thedipstick;referto(page).
Figure16
1.Lowoillevel—addoil2.Correctoillevel
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CheckingandAdjustingthe
Skids
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Checktheskidstoensurethattheaugerdoesnotcontactthe
pavedsurface.Adjusttheskidsasneededtocompensatefor
wear(Figure17).
1.Loosentheskidbolts.
2.Slidea5mm(3/16inch)boardunderneaththescraper.
Note:Usingathinnerboardwillresultinamore
aggressivescraper.Athickerboardwillresultinaless
aggressivescraper.
3.Lowertheskidstotheground.
Note:Ensuretheskidsareatontheground.
4.Tightentheskidbolts.
Figure17
1.5mm(3/16inch)board2.Ground
InspectingtheThrowing
Edges
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Inspectthethrowingedgesand
haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer
replacethethrowingedgesandscraper
ifnecessary.
Beforeeachsession,inspectthethrowingedgesforwear.
Whenathrowingedgehasworndowntothewearindicator
hole,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethethrowing
edges(Figure18).
Figure18
1.Thewearindicatorhole
isintact;youdonotneed
toreplacethethrowing
edges.
2.Thewearindicatorhole
isexposed;replaceboth
throwingedges.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours
Yearly
Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechangingtheoiltowarm
it.Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmorecontaminants.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Placeanoildrainpanundertheoil-drainplug,remove
theoil-drainplug,andtipthemachinebackwardand
draintheusedoilintheoil-drainpan(Figure19).
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Figure19
1.Oil-drainplug
3.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemachinetothe
operatingposition.
4.Installtheoildrainplugandtightenitsecurely.
5.Cleanaroundtheoilllcap.
6.UseFigure20belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityfor
theoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
ModelMaxll
387110.5L(16.9oz)
387120.7L(23.7oz)
Oiltype:automotivedetergentoilwithanAPIservice
classicationofSJ,SL,orhigher.
Figure20
Figure21
1.Lowoillevel—addoil2.Correctoillevel
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ReplacingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethesparkplug.
WARNING
Replacingthesparkplugwhiletheengineishot
canresultinburns.
Waituntiltheengineiscooltoreplacethespark
plug.
UseaTorosparkplugorequivalent(Champion®RN9YCor
NGKBPR6ES).
1.Removetheboot(Figure22).
Figure22
2.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug.
3.Removeanddiscardtheoldsparkplug.
Note:Youwillneedaratchetwrenchextensionto
removethesparkplug.
4.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonanewsparkplug
at0.76mm(0.030inch)(Figure23).
Figure23
1.0.76mm(0.030inch)
AdjustingtheAugerCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours
Yearly
Ifthedrivebeltslipsorsquealsunderheavyload,adjustthe
augercable.
1.Loosenthenutonthelowercableclamp,butdonot
removeit(Figure24).
Figure24
1.Nut3.Connector
2.Cable4.Spring
2.Pullthecableuptoremovesomeslack(Figure24).
Important:Donotremovealltheslackfromthe
cable.Removingalltheslackfromthecablewill
preventtheaugerfromstoppingproperly.
3.Holdthecableinplaceandtightenthenut(Figure24).
AdjustingtheTransmission
Cable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours
Yearly
Ifthewheelseasilystallout,orifthewheelsdrivewithout
engagingtheself-propelhandle,adjustthetransmissioncable.
1.Loosenthenutontheuppercableclamp,butdonot
removeit(Figure25).
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Figure25
1.Nut2.Cable
2.Pullthecabledowntoremovemostoftheslackinthe
cable(Figure25).
Important:Donotremovealltheslackfromthe
cable.Removingalltheslackfromthecablemay
causethewheelstoengagewithoutengagingthe
self-propelhandle.
3.Tightenthenut(Figure25).
CheckingtheTirePressure
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Setthetirepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween103and
137kPa(15and20psi).
Storage
StoringtheSnowthrower
WARNING
•Gasolinefumesarehighlyammable,explosive,
anddangerousifinhaled.Ifyoustorethe
machineinanareawithanopename,the
gasolinefumesmayigniteandcausean
explosion.
•Donotstorethemachineinahouse(living
area),basement,oranyotherareawhereignition
sourcesmaybepresent,suchashotwaterand
spaceheaters,clothesdryers,furnaces,and
otherlikeappliances.
•Donottipthemachinebackwardwithfuelin
thefueltank;otherwise,fuelmayleakoutof
themachine.
1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheseason,addfuelstabilizer
tofreshfuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.
2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe
conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.
3.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,andsiphonthefuel
tankorruntheengineuntilitstops.
4.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
5.Chokeorprimetheengine,startitathirdtime,and
runtheengineuntilitwillnotstart.
6.Drainthefuelinthecarburetorthroughthecarburetor
drainboltintoanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
7.Disposeofunusedfuelproperly.Recycleitaccording
tolocalcodes,oruseitinyourautomobile.
8.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheengineoil.
RefertoChangingtheEngineOil(page13).
9.Removethesparkplug.
10.Squirt2teaspoonsofoilintothesparkplughole.
11.Installthesparkplugbyhandandthentorqueitto
27–30N-m(20–22ft-lb).
12.WiththeignitionkeyintheOffposition,pulltherecoil
starterslowlytodistributetheoilontheinsideofthe
cylinder.
13.Cleanthemachine.
14.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailablefroman
AuthorizedServiceDealer.Sandaffectedareasbefore
painting,andusearustpreventativetopreventthe
metalpartsfromrusting.
15.Tightenanyloosefasteners.Repairorreplaceany
damagedparts.
16

16.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dryplace
outofthereachofchildren.Allowtheenginetocool
beforestoringitinanyenclosure.
17

Notes:
18

InternationalDistributorList
Distributor:Country:PhoneNumber:Distributor:Country:PhoneNumber:
AgrolancKftHungary3627539640MaquiverS.A.Colombia5712364079
AsianAmericanIndustrial(AAI)HongKong85224977804MaruyamaMfg.Co.Inc.Japan81332522285
B-RayCorporationKorea82325512076Mountelda.s.CzechRepublic420255704220
BrisaGoodsLLCMexico12104952417Mountelda.s.Slovakia420255704220
CascoSalesCompanyPuertoRico7877888383MunditolS.A.Argentina541148219999
CeresS.A.CostaRica5062391138NormaGardenRussia74954116120
CSSCTurfEquipment(pvt)Ltd.SriLanka94112746100OslingerTurfEquipmentSAEcuador59342396970
CyrilJohnston&Co.NorthernIreland442890813121OyHakoGroundandGardenAbFinland35898700733
CyrilJohnston&Co.RepublicofIreland442890813121ParklandProductsLtd.NewZealand6433493760
FatDragonChina8861080841322PerfettoPoland48618208416
FemcoS.A.Guatemala5024423277PratoverdeSRL.Italy390499128128
FIVEMANSNew-TechCo.,LtdChina86-10-63816136Prochaska&CieAustria4312785100
ForGarderOUEstonia3723846060RTCohen2004Ltd.Israel97298617979
G.Y .K.CompanyLtd.Japan81726325861RiversaSpain34952837500
GeomechanikiofAthensGreece30109350054LelyTurfcareDenmark4566109200
GolfinternationalTurizmTurkey902163365993Lely(U.K.)LimitedUnitedKingdom441480226800
HakoGroundandGardenSweden4635100000SolvertS.A.S.France33130817700
HakoGroundandGardenNorway4722907760SpyprosStavrinidesLimitedCyprus35722434131
HayterLimited(U.K.)UnitedKingdom441279723444SurgeSystemsIndiaLimitedIndia911292299901
HydroturfInt.CoDubaiUnitedArabEmirates97143479479T-MarktLogisticsLtd.Hungary3626525500
HydroturfEgyptLLCEgypt2025194308ToroAustraliaAustralia61395807355
IrrimacPortugal351212388260ToroEuropeNVBelgium3214562960
IrrigationProductsInt'lPvtLtd.India00914424494387ValtechMorocco212537663636
JeanHeybroekb.v.Netherlands31306394611VictusEmakPoland48618238369
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ToroWarrantyCompany(Toro)respectsyourprivacy.Inordertoprocessyourwarrantyclaimandcontactyouintheeventofaproductrecall,weaskyou
tosharecertainpersonalinformationwithus,eitherdirectlyorthroughyourlocalTorocompanyordealer.
TheT orowarrantysystemishostedonserverslocatedwithintheUnitedStateswhereprivacylawmaynotprovidethesameprotectionasapplies
inyourcountry.
BYSHARINGYOURPERSONALINFORMATIONWITHUS,YOUARECONSENTINGTOTHEPROCESSINGOFYOURPERSONALINFORMATION
ASDESCRIBEDINTHISPRIVACYNOTICE.
TheWayToroUsesInformation
Toromayuseyourpersonalinformationtoprocesswarrantyclaims,tocontactyouintheeventofaproductrecallandforanyotherpurposewhichwetell
youabout.T oromayshareyourinformationwithToro'safliates,dealersorotherbusinesspartnersinconnectionwithanyoftheseactivities.Wewillnot
sellyourpersonalinformationtoanyothercompany.Wereservetherighttodisclosepersonalinformationinordertocomplywithapplicablelawsand
withrequestsbytheappropriateauthorities,tooperateoursystemsproperlyorforourownprotectionorthatofotherusers.
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(suchasregulatorycompliance),orasrequiredbyapplicablelaw.
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AustralianConsumerLaw
AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalToroDealer.
374-0269RevK

TheToroWarrantyResidentialSnowProducts
and
TheToroGTSStartingGuarantee
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuant
toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairfortheoriginal
purchaser1theToroProductlistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor
workmanshiporiftheT oroGTS(GuaranteedtoStart)enginewillnotstart
ontherstorsecondpull,providedtheroutinemaintenancerequiredinthe
Operator'sManualhavebeenperformed.
Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay
transportationcosts.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromtheoriginaldateofpurchase:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
Snowthrowers
•SingleStage2yearsResidentialUse2
45DaysCommercialUse
—Engine2yearsGTSGuarantee,
ResidentialUse2
•SnowMax3yearsResidentialUse2
45DaysCommercialUse
—Chute,chutedeector,and
lowerchute
Lifetime(originalowneronly)1
•TwoStage3yearsResidentialUse2
45DaysCommercialUse
—Chute,chutedeectorand
impellerhousingcover
Lifetime(originalowneronly)1
ElectricSnowthrowers2yearsResidentialUse2
NoWarrantyforCommercial
Use
1OriginalPurchasermeansthepersonwhooriginallypurchasedtheT oroProduct.
2Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone
locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance
proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,
whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor
workmanship,followthisprocedure:
1.Contactyoursellertoarrangeserviceoftheproduct.Ifforany
reasonitisimpossibleforyoutocontactyourseller,youmaycontact
anyToroAuthorizedDistributortoarrangeservice.Seeattached
DistributorList.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe
servicingoutlet.Ifforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeservicing
outlet’sanalysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
ToroWarrantyCompany
ToroCustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1196USA
001–952–948–4707
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem
coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress
warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:
•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,
lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,orbrakeandclutchadjustments
•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear
•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected
andrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper
maintenance
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedToro
ServiceDealer
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel
procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)
–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains
morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use
overonemonth
•Repairsoradjustmentstocorrectstartingdifcultiesduetothe
following:
–Failuretofollowpropermaintenanceproceduresorrecommended
fuelprocedure
•Specialoperationalconditionswherestartingmayrequiremorethan
twopulls:
–Firsttimestartsafterextendedperiodofnon-useoverthree
monthsorseasonalstorage
–Improperstartingprocedures-ifyouarehavingdifcultystarting
yourunit,pleasechecktheOperator'sManualtoensurethat
youareusingthecorrectstartingprocedures.Thiscansavean
unnecessaryvisittoanAuthorizedToroServiceDealer.
GeneralConditions
Thepurchaseriscoveredbythenationallawsofeachcountry.Therights
towhichthepurchaserisentitledwiththesupportoftheselawsarenot
restrictedbythiswarranty.
374-0310RevA