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This machine is intended to be used by residential homeowners. It is designed primarily for removing snow from paved surfaces, such as driveways and sidewalks, and other surfaces for traffic on residential or commercial properties. It is not designed for removing materials other than snow, nor is it designed for clearing gravel surfaces. Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage.
You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www. Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your machine ready.
Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the machine. Write the numbers in the space provided. Important: With your mobile device, you can scan the QR code on the serial number decal if equipped to access warranty, parts, and other product information.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety-alert symbol Figure 2 , which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.
The High Altitude Kit increases engine performance while preventing spark-plug fouling, hard starting, and increased emissions. Once you have installed the kit, attach the high-altitude label next to the serial decal on the machine. To locate a dealer convenient to you, access our website at www.
Remove the kit from the engine and restore the engine to its original factory configuration when running the engine under m 5, ft. Do not operate an engine that has been converted for high-altitude use at lower altitudes; otherwise, you could overheat and damage the engine.
If you are unsure whether or not your machine has been converted for high-altitude use, look for the following label Figure 3. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Use of this product may cause exposure to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This snowthrower is capable of injuring hands and feet and of throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury. Ensure that everyone using this product knows how to use it, knows how to shut off the engine quickly, and understands the warnings.
Do not operate the machine without all guards and other safety protective devices in place and working. Keep clear of any discharge opening. Keep bystanders, especially small children, out of the operating area. Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
For electric-start models only: Use extension cords and receptacles as specified in the manual. Inspect the electrical cord before plugging it into a power source. If the cord is damaged, replace it. Unplug the power cord whenever you are not starting the machine.
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long hair, secure loose clothing, and do not wear loose jewelry. Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use the machine, and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects. If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, illegible, or missing, repair or replace it before beginning operation.
Also, tighten any loose fasteners. Two-stage models only: Adjust the collector housing height to clear a gravel or crushed-rock surface. Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and others. Fill the fuel tank outdoors when the engine is cold.
Replace the fuel cap securely and wipe up spills. Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel containers over the winter unless you use a fuel stabilizer. Do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck Figure 8. Important: For best results, purchase only the quantity of fuel that you expect to use in 30 days.
Shut off the engine before unclogging the machine and always use a stick or the snow-cleanout tool if provided. Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge opening while operating the machine.
Keep your face, hands, feet, and any other part of your body or clothing away from moving or rotating parts. Use your full attention while operating the machine. Do not engage in any activity that causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property damage may occur.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating the machine in reverse. Exercise extreme caution when operating the machine on or crossing gravel drives 2-stage models only , walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except as directed in the instructions. After striking a foreign object, shut off the engine, remove the ignition key electric-start models only , inspect the machine for damage.
Repair any damage before starting the machine. If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, shut off the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Shut off the engine whenever you leave the operating position, before clearing or unclogging the collector, impeller, or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Note: Remove your glove when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole.
Important: Do not use the primer or the choke if the engine has been running and is hot. Excessive priming may flood the engine and prevent it from starting. To use the electric starter electric-start models only , connect a power cord to the electric-start plug-in first and then to a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI power outlet.
Use only a UL-listed, gauge power cord recommended for outdoor use that is not longer than 15 m 50 ft. Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before plugging it into a power source.
If the cord is damaged, do not use it. Replace or repair the damaged cord immediately. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for assistance. Important: Run the electric starter no more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on, then 5 seconds off. Running the electric starter extensively can overheat and damage it. If the engine does not start after this series of attempts, wait at least 40 minutes to allow the starter to cool before attempting to start it again.
If the engine does not start after the second series of attempts, take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer for service.
If the recoil starter does not operate properly, it may be frozen. Thaw out the starter before attempting to start the machine. If you leave the machine plugged into a power source, someone can inadvertently start the machine and injure people or damage property electric-start models only. To engage the rotor blades, hold the control bar against the handle Figure To disengage the rotor blades, release the control bar Figure To shut off the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position Figure To adjust the discharge chute, move the chute handle and the chute-deflector handle as shown Figure The rotor blades can throw stones, toys, and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to you or bystanders.
If the machine does not propel itself forward on slippery surfaces or in heavy snow, push forward on the handle, but allow the machine to work at its own pace.
The machine may leave rubber marks on new brushed or light-colored concrete. Test on an inconspicuous location before use. These marks are not permanent. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes dryers.
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in any enclosure. When storing the machine for more than 30 days, refer to Before storage for important information. Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the collector and impeller. Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing. Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove ice and snow from the machine.
In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and moving parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force when trying to operate frozen controls. If you have difficulty operating any control or part, start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
Before servicing, adjusting, or cleaning the machine, shut off the engine and remove the key. If major repairs are ever needed, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Always wear eye protection while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes from foreign objects that the machine may throw. Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness to ensure that the machine is in safe working condition. Move the control bar back toward the handle to remove the slack in the control cable Figure
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Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating the machine in reverse. Exercise extreme caution when operating the machine on or crossing gravel drives 2-stage models only , walks, or roads.
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except as directed in the instructions. After striking a foreign object, shut off the engine, remove the ignition key electric-start models only , inspect the machine for damage. Repair any damage before starting the machine. If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, shut off the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Shut off the engine whenever you leave the operating position, before clearing or unclogging the collector, impeller, or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
Note: Remove your glove when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole. Important: Do not use the primer or the choke if the engine has been running and is hot. Excessive priming may flood the engine and prevent it from starting.
To use the electric starter electric-start models only , connect a power cord to the electric-start plug-in first and then to a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI power outlet.
Use only a UL-listed, gauge power cord recommended for outdoor use that is not longer than 15 m 50 ft. Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before plugging it into a power source. If the cord is damaged, do not use it. Replace or repair the damaged cord immediately. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for assistance. Important: Run the electric starter no more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on, then 5 seconds off. Running the electric starter extensively can overheat and damage it.
If the engine does not start after this series of attempts, wait at least 40 minutes to allow the starter to cool before attempting to start it again. If the engine does not start after the second series of attempts, take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer for service. If the recoil starter does not operate properly, it may be frozen.
Thaw out the starter before attempting to start the machine. If you leave the machine plugged into a power source, someone can inadvertently start the machine and injure people or damage property electric-start models only.
To engage the rotor blades, hold the control bar against the handle Figure To disengage the rotor blades, release the control bar Figure To shut off the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position Figure To adjust the discharge chute, move the chute handle and the chute-deflector handle as shown Figure The rotor blades can throw stones, toys, and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to you or bystanders.
If the machine does not propel itself forward on slippery surfaces or in heavy snow, push forward on the handle, but allow the machine to work at its own pace. The machine may leave rubber marks on new brushed or light-colored concrete.
Test on an inconspicuous location before use. These marks are not permanent. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes dryers.
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in any enclosure. When storing the machine for more than 30 days, refer to Before storage for important information. Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the collector and impeller. Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing. Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove ice and snow from the machine.
In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and moving parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force when trying to operate frozen controls. If you have difficulty operating any control or part, start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. Before servicing, adjusting, or cleaning the machine, shut off the engine and remove the key. If major repairs are ever needed, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Always wear eye protection while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes from foreign objects that the machine may throw. Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness to ensure that the machine is in safe working condition. Move the control bar back toward the handle to remove the slack in the control cable Figure Important: The control cable must contain some slack when you disengage the control bar for the rotor blades to stop properly.
Slide up the spring cover and unhook the spring from the adjuster link Figure Note: You can pull up the adjuster link and cable to make unhooking the spring easier. Note: Moving the Z-fitting higher decreases the gap between the control bar and the handle; moving it lower increases the gap.
Check the adjustment; refer to Checking the Control Cable. Note: After extended use, the drive belt may wear and lose its proper belt tension. If the drive belt slips continuously squeals under a heavy load, disconnect the spring from the adjustor link and move the upper end of the spring to the hole that is further from the pivot point in the control bar Figure Then connect the spring to the adjustor link and adjust the control cable.
Note: The belt may slip squeal in wet conditions; to dry out the drive system, start the rotor and run it without a load for 30 seconds. Before each session, inspect the rotor blades for wear. When a rotor-blade edge has worn down to the wear-indicator hole, have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor blades and the scraper Figure If possible, run the engine for a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it.
Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved fuel container, or run the engine until it shuts off. Place an oil-drain pan under the oil-drain plug, remove the plug, and tip the machine backward and drain the used oil in the pan Figure Unscrew the oil-fill cap and remove it Figure With the machine in the operating position, carefully pour oil into the oil-fill hole to the point of overflow Figure Note: You may tip the machine forward handle up to make adding oil easier.
Remember to return the machine to the operating position before checking the oil level. Important: Do not tip the machine all the way forward onto its nose, or fuel may leak out of the machine. Use Figure 22 below to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected. Remove the discharge chute by removing the 3 screws holding the chute and the screws holding the chute seal Figure Remove the 4 screws that secure the shroud Figure Important: Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty spark plug.
Do not clean the electrodes because grit entering the cylinder can damage the engine. Set the gap on the plug to 0. Note: Ensure that the breather tube is routed above the spark-plug wire as shown in Figure Note: Ensure that the upper and lower shrouds fit together in the side grooves.
Install the chute seal, the discharge chute, and the discharge-chute handle onto the machine using the hardware that you removed in step 3. Note: The small screw goes through the small hole in the chute seal at the front of the discharge-chute opening. If the drive belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, excessively cracked, frayed, or otherwise damaged, replace the belt. Remove the drive-belt cover by removing the 3 bolts as shown in Figure Unhook the brake spring from the idler arm to release the belt tension Figure Remove the screw and curved washer that holds the rotor pulley Figure Remove the rotor pulley and the drive belt Figure Install the new drive belt, routing it as shown in Figure Note: Route the new drive belt first around the engine pulley, then the idler pulley, and finally around the loose rotor pulley positioned just above the rotor shaft Figure Install the rotor pulley onto the rotor shaft Figure Install the curved washer and the rotor-pulley bolt and tighten them securely Figure Note: The concave side of the curved washer goes against the outside of the pulley.
Install the brake spring onto the idler arm Figure Note: Ensure that the drive belt is properly adjusted and operating; refer to Checking the Control Cable and Adjusting the Control Cable. Fuel fumes are highly flammable, explosive, and dangerous if inhaled.
If you store the product in an area with an open flame, the fuel fumes may ignite and cause an explosion. Do not store the machine in a house living area , basement, or any other area where ignition sources may be present, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, furnaces, and other appliances.
Do not tip the machine either forward or backward with fuel in the fuel tank; otherwise, fuel may leak out of the machine. Do not store the machine with its handle tipped down onto the ground; otherwise, oil leaks into the engine cylinder and onto the ground, and the engine does not start or run.
On the last refueling of the season, add fuel stabilizer to fresh fuel as directed by the fuel-stabilizer manufacturer.
Important: Do not store fuel longer than that suggested by the fuel-stabilizer manufacturer. Shut off the engine, allow it to cool, and siphon the fuel tank or run the engine until it shuts off.
Drain the fuel in the carburetor through the carburetor-drain bolt into an approved gasoline container. Dispose of unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to local codes, or use it in your automobile. While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil. With the ignition key in the OFF position, pull the recoil-start handle slowly to distribute the oil on the inside of the cylinder. Touch up chipped surfaces with paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer.
Sand affected areas before painting, and use a rust preventative to prevent the metal parts from rusting. Cover the machine and store it in a clean, dry place out of the reach of children.
Toggle navigation. Figure 1 Model and serial number location. Figure 2 Safety-alert symbol. Figure 3. General Safety. Shut off the engine whenever you leave the operating position for any reason.
Do not put your hands or feet near moving parts on the machine. Never allow children to operate the machine. Safety and Instructional Decals. To disengage the rotor blades, release the control bar. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine. Fuel spill hazard—do not tip machine backward. Engine switch on Engine switch off Primer Push the primer 3 times to prime the engine.
Read the Operator's Manual before checking the engine-oil level. Plug the machine in to power the electric starter. Unfolding the Handle. Figure 4. Installing the Discharge Chute. Figure 5. Filling the Engine with Oil. Figure 6. Adjusting the Control Cable. Refer to Adjusting the Control Cable. Product Overview. Figure 7 Discharge chute Discharge-chute handle Fuel-tank cap Control bar Recoil-start handle Primer Electric-start button electric-start model only Ignition key Choke lever Oil-drain plug Oil-fill cap.
Before Operation. Before Operation Safety. Fuel Safety. If you are unsure whether or not your machine has. If you are using this machine above. Previous Page. Next Page. Snow Blower Toro Operator's Manual 17 pages. General Safety This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects.
Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious personal injury. Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger.
Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. To engage the rotor blades, hold the control bar against the handle. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
Page 12 CAUTION If you leave the machine plugged into a power source, someone can inadvertently start the machine and injure people or damage property electric-start models only.
Unplug the power cord whenever you are not starting the machine. Adjusting the Discharge Chute and Chute Deflector Models and To raise or lower the angle of the chute deflector, press the trigger on the chute deflector and move the Figure Remove the upper end of 3.
Pivot point spring from this hole. Insert the upper end of 4. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. Engine Oil Specifications Engine oil capacity 0. Page Replacing The Spark Plug Replacing the spark plug while the engine is hot can result in burns.
Wait until the engine is cool to replace the spark plug. Remove the boot Figure Install the brake spring onto the idler arm Figure Install the drive-belt cover with the bolts that you removed in step 1. Note: Ensure that the drive belt is properly adjusted and operating; Page 21 Position the Quick Shoot control between the 2 arrows located on the right side of the upper handle Figure Lower cable casing Figure 35 1.
Arrows Pull the upper cable casing forward until you remove the slack in the cable, and tighten the Rotate the discharge chute so that it faces screw on the upper cable clamp securely Page Storage Storage With the key removed, pull the recoil-start handle slowly to distribute the oil on the inside of the cylinder.
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