Toro SnowMaster 724 QXE User manual

FormNo.3406-738RevA
SnowMaster®724and824QXESnowthrower
ModelNo.36002—SerialNo.400010798andUp
ModelNo.36003—SerialNo.400010798andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
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edbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
Formodelswithstatedpower,thenetpoweroftheenginewas
laboratoryratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordance
withSAEJ1940.Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,and
operatingrequirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthis
classofsnowthrowerwillbesignicantlylower.
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Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove1500m
(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensurethattheHigh
AltitudeKithasbeeninstalledsothattheenginemeets
CARB/EPAemissionregulations.TheHighAltitude
Kitincreasesengineperformancewhilepreventing
spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased
emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach
thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe
machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroServiceDealer
toobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitandhigh-altitude
labelforyourmachine.Tolocateadealerconvenientto
you,accessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.comorcontactour
ToroCustomerCareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listed
inyourEmissionControlWarrantyStatement.
Removethekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengine
toitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe
engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperateanengine
thathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuseatlower
altitudes;otherwise,youcouldoverheatanddamage
theengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehasbeen
convertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthefollowing
label(Figure3).
Figure3
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
Safety...........................................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................4
Setup............................................................................5
1UnfoldingtheHandle............................................5
2InstallingtheDischargeChute................................6
3CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel...............................6
ProductOverview..........................................................7
Operation.....................................................................8
BeforeOperation.......................................................8
Safety.....................................................................8
FillingtheFuelTank................................................8
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..................................8
DuringOperation......................................................9
Safety.....................................................................9
StartingtheEngine..................................................9
ShuttingOfftheEngine..........................................10
EngagingtheAuger................................................10
DisengagingtheAuger............................................10
Self-PropellingtheMachine.....................................11
OperatingtheQuickStick®.....................................11
UncloggingtheDischargeChute..............................11
OperatingTips.......................................................11
AfterOperation........................................................12
Safety....................................................................12
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse.................................12
Maintenance.................................................................13
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................13
MaintenanceSafety.................................................13
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................14
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkids.............................14
InspectingtheThrowingEdges................................15
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................15
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................16
AdjustingtheAugerCable.......................................17
AdjustingtheTransmissionCable.............................17
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................17
Storage........................................................................18
StoringtheSnowthrower.........................................18
2

Safety
ThismachinecomplieswithB71.3specicationsin
effectatthetimeofproduction.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthemanualbefore
youstarttheengine.Makesurethateveryoneusingthis
productknowshowtousetheproductandunderstands
thewarnings.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents
onthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe
machine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa
safedistancefromthemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunderthe
watchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthanthe
operator.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Shutthemachineoffbeforeservicing,fueling,or
unclogging.
3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Note:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamageddecals.
x 3
12
34
5
120-9805
120-9805
1.Insertthekey.
2.Primetheengine3times.
3.Engagethechoke.
4.Pullthestartercord.
5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.
131–5914
OrderPartNo.131–5915
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,auger—do
notplaceyourhandinthechute;removetheignitionkey
andreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.
131–1785
OrderPartNo.131–5921
1.Augerdrive—squeezethelevertoengage;releasethelever
todisengage.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthesnowthrower.
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Self-propeldrive—pushdownonthehandletoengagethe
self-propeldrive.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,auger—keep
awayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace;
shutofftheengineandwaitfortheaugertostopbefore
leavingthemachine;removetheignitionkeyandreadthe
instructionsbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
4

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Unfoldthehandle.
Bolt(1/4–20X1–1/2inches)1
Locknut(1/4–20inch)1
Carriagebolt(1/4–20x1inch)3
Locknut(1/4–20inch)3
2
Screw(1/4–20X5/8inch)1
Installthedischargechute.
3Nopartsrequired–Checktheengine-oillevel.
1
UnfoldingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Ensurethatthecablesarenotpinched
whenunfoldingthehandle.
Figure4
5

2
InstallingtheDischargeChute
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Bolt(1/4–20X1–1/2inches)
1Locknut(1/4–20inch)
3Carriagebolt(1/4–20x1inch)
3Locknut(1/4–20inch)
1Screw(1/4–20X5/8inch)
Procedure
1.Insertthechutepostthroughthebracketintothebase
ofthemachineandsecureitusingaboltandalocknut
(Figure5).
Figure5
1.Chutepost3.Locknut(1/4–20inch)
2.Bolt(1/4–20X1–1/2
inches)
4.Bracket
2.Assemblethechuterodandsecurethecables(Figure
6).
Figure6
6

3
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheenginecrankcase.
Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoillevelandaddoilif
necessary.
RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page14).
ProductOverview
Figure7
1.Augerlever6.Scraper
2.Fuel-tankcap7.Dischargechute
3.Dipstick8.Chutedeector
4.Skid9.QuickStick®
discharge-chutecontrol
5.Auger10.Upperhandle
Figure8
1.Fuel-tankcap5.Recoil-starthandle
2.Primer6.Electric-startplug-in
3.Ignitionkey7.Electric-startbutton
4.Choke
7

Operation
BeforeOperation
Safety
•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby
themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectricstarting
motors.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutwearingadequate
wintergarments.Avoidloosettingclothingthatcanget
caughtinmovingparts.Wearsubstantial,slip-resistant
footwearthatwillimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.
•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeprotectionduring
operationorwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepair
toprotecteyesfromforeignobjectsthatmaybethrown
fromthemachine.
•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
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmore
than10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15%
ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85(contains
85%ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause
performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagewhichmay
notbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessyouuseafuelstabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwithgasoline
lessthan30daysold.
Figure9
1.Donotllabovethebottomofthefuel-tankneck.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page14).
8

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.
•Donotattempttoclearsnowfromagravelorcrushed
rocksurface.Thisproductisintendedforuseonlyon
pavedsurfaces.
•Donotusethemachineonaroof.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine
isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby
manufacturer).
•Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,
removetheignitionkey,thoroughlyinspectthemachine
foranydamage,andrepairthedamagebeforestarting
andoperatingthemachine.
•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,shutoff
theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.
•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting
theengineandfortransportingthemachineinorout
ofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaustfumes
aredangerous.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto
clearsnowattoofastarate.
•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeplugging
itintoapowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,donot
useittostartthemachine.Replacethedamagedcord
immediately.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouare
notstartingthemachine.
StartingtheEngine
UsingtheRecoilStarter
Note:Fullyinsertthekeytostarttheengine.Themiddle
positiondoesnotstarttheengine.
Figure10
Note:PrimetheengineinBofFigure11accordingtothe
primetable.
9

UsingtheElectricStarter
Figure11
Note:PrimetheengineinBofFigure12accordingtothe
followingtable:
TemperatureSuggestedNumberofPrimes
-23°C(-10°F)andabove3
Below-23°C(-10°F)6
Tousetheelectricstarter(electricstartonly),connectapower
cordtotheelectric-startplug-inrstandthentoaground
faultcircuitinterrupter(GFCI)poweroutlet.Useonlya
UL-listed,16-gaugepowercordrecommendedforoutdoor
usethatisnotlongerthan15m(50ft).
Important:Donotuseawornordamagedpowercord.
Important:Topreventdamagingtheelectricstarter,
runitinshortcycles(5secondson,5secondsoff),no
morethan10times.Iftheenginestilldoesnotstart,take
themachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,causing
ashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeusing
themachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,donotuseit.
Replaceorrepairthedamagedcordimmediately.
ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealerforassistance.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapower
source,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe
machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
Toshutofftheengine,removethekeyfromtheignitionor
movethekeytothemiddleposition.
EngagingtheAuger
Figure12
DisengagingtheAuger
Todisengagetheauger,releasetheaugerlever.
10

Self-PropellingtheMachine
Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,simplywalkwithyourhands
ontheupperhandleandyourelbowsatyoursides,andthe
machineautomaticallykeepspacewithyou(Figure13).
Note:Youcanself-propelthemachinewiththeauger
engagedordisengaged.
Figure13
OperatingtheQuickStick®
Note:Fullypresstheblueknobtoreleasethelatchand
operatetheQuickStick®.
Figure14
UncloggingtheDischarge
Chute
WARNING
Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno
snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the
dischargechutemaybeclogged.
Neveruseyourhandstoclearacloggeddischarge
chute.Thiscouldresultinpersonalinjury.
1.Whileremainingintheoperatingposition,releasethe
self-propelhandle.
2.Engagetheauger.
3.Pushdownonthehandletoraisethefrontofthe
machineafewcentimeters(inches)offthepavement,
thenliftthehandlesquicklytobumpthefrontofthe
machineontothepavement.
4.Disengagetheauger.
5.Repeatsteps1through4,ifnecessary,untilastreamof
snowcomesoutofthedischargechute.
Note:Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping
thefrontofthemachine,shutofftheengine,waitforall
movingpartstostop,anduseasnow-cleanouttool(not
included);neveruseyourhands.
Important:Uncloggingthedischargechuteby
bumpingthefrontofthemachineonthepavementmay
causetheskidstomove.Adjusttheskidsandtighten
theskidboltssecurely;refertoCheckingandAdjusting
theSkids(page14).
OperatingTips
WARNING
Theaugercanthrowstones,toys,andotherforeign
objectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjurytothe
operatorortobystanders.
•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects
thattherotorbladescouldpickupandthrow.
•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea
ofoperation.
•Removethesnowassoonaspossibleafteritfalls.
•Ifthemachinedoesnotpropelitselfforwardonslippery
surfacesorinheavysnow ,pushforwardonthehandle,
butallowthemachinetoworkatitsownpace.
•Overlapeachswathtoensurecompletesnowremoval.
•Dischargethesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.
11

AfterOperation
Safety
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea
buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,suchashot
waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe
enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,referto
Storage(page18)forimportantdetails.
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse
•Lettheenginerunforafewminutestopreventmoving
partsfromfreezing.Shutofftheengine,waitforall
movingpartstostop,andremoveiceandsnowfromthe
machine.
•Cleanoffanysnowandicefromthebaseofthechute.
•Rotatethedischargechuteleftandrighttofreeitfrom
anyicebuildup.
•WiththeignitionkeyintheOFFposition,pullthe
recoil-starthandleseveraltimesorconnecttheelectrical
cordtoapowersourceandthemachineandpushthe
electricstartbuttononcetopreventtherecoilstarter
and/ortheelectricstarterfromfreezingup.
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving
partsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhen
tryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhavedifculty
operatinganycontrolorpart,starttheengineandletit
runforafewminutes.
•Donotusethechutecontroltoattempttomoveafrozen
dischargechute.Holddowntheblueknobanduseyour
handstorotatethechute.
•Transportingthemachineinanopentrailerorvehiclecan
causethecontrolsordischargechutetofreeze.
12

Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Afterthersthour•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.
Aftertherst2hours
•Changetheengineoil.
•Inspecttheaugercableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Inspectthetransmissioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
Beforeeachuseordaily•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
Every100hours•Replacethesparkplug.
Yearly
•Checktheskidsandadjustthemifnecessary.
•InspectthethrowingedgesandhaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethe
throwingedgesandscraperifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Inspecttheaugercableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Inspectthetransmissioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Checkthetirepressure.
•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.
•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectthedrivebeltandreplaceitifnecessary.
Yearlyorbeforestorage•Preparethemachineforstorage.
MaintenanceSafety
Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbeforeperformingany
maintenanceonthemachine:
•Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service,or
adjustment,shutofftheengineandremovethekey.If
majorrepairsareeverneeded,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstobesurethatthemachineisinsafeworking
condition.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.
13

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Figure15
CheckingandAdjustingthe
Skids
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Checktheskidstoensurethattheaugerdoesnotcontactthe
pavedsurface.Adjusttheskidsasneededtocompensatefor
wear(Figure16).
1.Loosentheskidbolts.
2.Slidea5mm(3/16inch)boardunderneaththescraper.
Note:Usingathinnerboardwillresultinamore
aggressivescraper.Athickerboardwillresultinaless
aggressivescraper.
3.Lowertheskidstotheground.
Note:Ensurethattheskidsareatontheground.
4.Tightentheskidbolts.
Figure16
14

InspectingtheThrowing
Edges
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Inspectthethrowingedgesand
haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer
replacethethrowingedgesandscraper
ifnecessary.
Beforeeachsession,inspectthethrowingedgesforwear.
Whenathrowingedgehasworndowntothewear-indicator
hole,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethethrowing
edges().
Figure17
1.Thewear-indicatorhole
isintact;youdonotneed
toreplacethethrowing
edges.
2.Thewear-indicatorhole
isexposed;replaceboth
throwingedges.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours
Yearly
Ifpossible,runtheengineforafewsecondsbeforechanging
theoilbecausewarmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore
contaminants.
UseautomotivedetergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication
ofSJ,SL,orhigher.
UseFigure18toselectthebestoilviscosityfortheoutdoor
temperaturerangeexpected:
Figure18
EngineOilCapacities
ModelMaxFill
360020.5L(16.9oz)
360030.7L(23.7oz)
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Placeanoil-drainpanundertheoil-drainplug,remove
theoil-drainplug,andtipthemachinebackwardand
draintheusedoilintheoil-drainpan(Figure19).
Figure19
1.Oil-drainplug
3.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemachinetothe
operatingposition.
4.Installtheoil-drainplugandtightenitsecurely.
5.Cleanaroundtheoil-llcap.
6.Fillthecrankcasewithoil.
A.Removethedipstickandslowlypouroilintothe
oil-lltubetoraisetheoilleveltotheFullmark
onthedipstick(Figure20).Donotoverll.
15

Figure20
1.Lowoillevel—addoil2.Correctoillevel
B.Installthedipsticksecurely.
ReplacingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethesparkplug.
WARNING
Replacingthesparkplugwhiletheengineishot
canresultinburns.
Waituntiltheengineiscooltoreplacethespark
plug.
UseaTorosparkplugorequivalent(Champion®RN9YCor
NGKBPR6ES).
1.Removetheboot(Figure21).
Figure21
1.Spark-plugboot
2.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug.
3.Removeanddiscardtheoldsparkplug.
Note:Youwillneedaratchetwrenchextensionto
removethesparkplug.
4.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonanewsparkplug
at0.76mm(0.030inch)asshowninFigure22.
Figure22
1.0.76mm(0.030inch)
16

AdjustingtheAugerCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours
Yearly
Ifthedrivebeltslipsorsquealsunderheavyload,adjustthe
augercable.
1.Loosenthenutonthelowercableclamp,butdonot
removeit(Figure23).
Figure23
1.Nut3.Connector
2.Cable4.Spring
2.Pullthecableuptoremovesomeslack(Figure23).
Important:Donotremovealltheslackfrom
thecable.Removingalltheslackfromthecable
preventstheaugerfromstoppingproperly.
3.Holdthecableinplaceandtightenthenut(Figure23).
AdjustingtheTransmission
Cable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours
Yearly
Ifthewheelseasilystallout,orifthewheelsdrivewithout
engagingtheself-propelhandle,adjustthetransmissioncable.
1.Loosenthenutontheuppercableclamp,butdonot
removeit(Figure24).
Figure24
1.Nut2.Cable
2.Pullthecabledowntoremovemostoftheslackinthe
cable(Figure24).
Important:Donotremovealltheslackfromthe
cable.Removingalltheslackfromthecablemay
causethewheelstoengagewithoutengagingthe
self-propelhandle.
3.Tightenthenut(Figure24).
CheckingtheTirePressure
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto103to
137kPa(15to20psi).
17

Storage
StoringtheSnowthrower
WARNING
•Fuelfumesarehighlyammable,explosive,and
dangerousifinhaled.Ifyoustorethemachine
inanareawithanopename,thefuelfumes
mayigniteandcauseanexplosion.
•Donotstorethemachineinahouse(living
area),basement,oranyotherareawhereignition
sourcesmaybepresent,suchashotwaterand
spaceheaters,clothesdryers,furnaces,and
otherlikeappliances.
•Donottipthemachinebackwardwithfuelin
thefueltank;otherwise,fuelmayleakoutof
themachine.
1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizerto
freshfuel.
Note:Fuelshouldnotbestoredlongerthansuggested
bythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe
conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.
3.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,andsiphonthe
fueltankorruntheengineuntilitshutsoff.
4.Starttheengineandrunituntilitshutsoff.
5.Chokeorprimetheengine,startitathirdtime,and
runtheengineuntilitdoesnotstart.
6.Drainthefuelinthecarburetorthroughthe
carburetor-drainboltintoanapprovedfuelcontainer.
7.Disposeofunusedfuelproperly.Recycleitaccording
tolocalcodes,oruseitinyourautomobile.
8.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheengineoil.
RefertoChangingtheEngineOil(page15).
9.Removethesparkplug.
10.Squirt2teaspoonsofoilintothespark-plughole.
11.Installthesparkplugbyhandandthentorqueitto27
to30N∙m(20to22ft-lb).
12.WiththeignitionkeyintheOFFposition,pullthe
recoil-starthandleslowlytodistributetheoilonthe
insideofthecylinder.
13.Cleanthemachine.
14.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailablefroman
AuthorizedServiceDealer.Sandaffectedareasbefore
painting,andusearustpreventativetopreventthe
metalpartsfromrusting.
15.Tightenanyloosefasteners.Repairorreplaceany
damagedparts.
16.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dryplace
outofthereachofchildren.Allowtheenginetocool
beforestoringthemachineinanyenclosure.
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