Toro snowblower operating manual

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This 3-in-1 machine is a powerful blower, vacuum and leaf mulcher with easy conversion between blowing and vacuuming. Safety and Instructional Decals. To disengage the rotor blades, release the control bar. Explosion hazard—do not tip the machine. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away. Unfolding the Handle. Figure 4. Installing the Recoil-Start Guide and Rope. Figure 5. Installing the Discharge Chute.

Models and Figure 6. Figure 7. Filling the Engine with Oil. Figure 8. Adjusting the Control Cable. Refer to Adjusting the Control Cable.

Product Overview. Figure 11 Recoil-start handle Electric-start plug-in electric-start models only Electric-start button electric-start models only Choke Key Primer Fuel-tank cap.

Before Operation. Before Operation Safety. Fuel Safety. Do not handle fuel when smoking or around an open flame or sparks. Store fuel in an approved fuel container, out of the reach of children.

When fuel is in the tank, tip the machine only as directed in the instructions. If you spill fuel on your clothing, change your clothing immediately. Filling the Fuel Tank. Figure Checking the Engine-Oil Level. Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Before each use or daily Check the engine-oil level and add oil if necessary. During Operation. During Operation Safety.

Shut off the engine before unclogging the machine and always use a stick. Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run. Exercise extreme caution when operating the machine on a slope. Do not operate the machine without good visibility or light. Look behind and use care when backing up the machine.

When not actively clearing snow, disengage power to the auger. Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are dangerous. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. Starting the Engine. Using Electric Start. Electric-start models only Note: Remove your glove when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole. The electrical cord can become damaged, causing a shock or fire. Using Recoil Start. Engaging the Rotor Blades. Disengaging the Rotor Blades.

Shutting Off the Engine. Adjusting the Discharge Chute and Chute Deflector. To adjust the discharge chute, move the chute handle. Figure 18 Chute handle Trigger. Figure 20 Chute-deflector trigger Chute deflector. Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute. To clear the chute: Shut the engine off! Wait 10 seconds to ensure that the rotor blades have stopped rotating. Always use a clean-out tool; never use your hands. Operating Tips. Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects that the rotor blades could pick up and throw.

Keep all children and pets away from the area of operation. After Operation. After Operation Safety. Preventing Freeze-up after Use. Clean off any snow and ice from the base of the chute.

Rotate the discharge chute left and right to free it from any ice buildup. Recommended Maintenance Schedule s. Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first hour Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary. After the first 2 hours Change the engine oil. Before each use or daily Check the engine-oil level and add oil if necessary. Every hours Replace the spark plug. Yearly Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary. Inspect the rotor blades and have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor blades and scraper if necessary.

Change the engine oil. Maintenance Safety. Do not change the governor settings on the engine. Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.

Checking and Adjusting the Control Cable. Checking the Control Cable. Figure 22 Adjuster link Z-fitting Spring cover Unhook the spring here. Figure 23 Remove the upper end of spring from this hole.

Insert the upper end of spring into this hole. Pivot point Upper end of spring. Inspecting the Rotor Blades. Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Yearly Inspect the rotor blades and have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor blades and scraper if necessary.

Figure 24 The wear-indicator hole is intact; you do not need to replace the rotor blades. The wear-indicator hole is exposed; replace the rotor blades and scraper. Changing the Engine Oil. Yearly Change the engine oil. Figure 25 Oil-drain plug. Figure 26 Dipstick. 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. Figure 29 Spark-plug boot. Figure 30 0. Replace the damaged cord. Unplug the power cord whenever you are not starting the machine. Wear adequate winter garments whenever you operate the machine. Wear substantial, slip-resistant footwear that improves footing on slippery surfaces.

Avoid loose-fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts. Always wear eye protection during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes from foreign objects that the machine may throw. 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. Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and others. 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 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 Note: For best results, purchase only the quantity of fuel that you expect to use in 30 days. Otherwise, you may add fuel stabilizer to newly purchased fuel to keep it fresh for up to 6 months. Shut off the engine before unclogging the machine and always use a stick or the snow-cleanout tool if provided. A rotating auger can injure hands or feet. 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. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. After striking a foreign object, shut off the engine, remove the ignition key electric-start models only , thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage, and repair the damage before starting and operating the machine.

Do not run the engine indoors unless there is adequate ventilation e. Check the engine-oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level. Firmly push in the primer with your thumb as indicated by the following table, holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time Figure Start the machine by pulling the recoil starter or pressing the electric-starter button Figure Note: To use the electric starter electric-start models only , connect a power cord to the plug-in first and then to a power outlet.

Use only a UL-listed, gauge extension cord recommended for outdoor use that is not longer than 50 ft 15 m. Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before using the machine. Replace or repair the damaged cord immediately. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for assistance. Important: To prevent damaging the electric starter, run it in short cycles 5 seconds on, 5 seconds off , no more than 10 times. If the engine still does not start, take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer for service.

Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet first and then from the machine electric-start models only.

Allow the engine to warm up; gradually move the choke toward the Run position. Wait for the engine to run smoothly before each choke adjustment. If you leave the machine plugged into a power outlet, someone can inadvertently start the machine and injure people or damage property. You can also shut off the engine by pulling the ignition key outward to the middle position. Close the fuel shutoff valve by rotating it clockwise Figure Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it properly, if necessary; refer to Checking the Operation of the Traction Drive for more information.

To engage the traction drive, squeeze the left traction lever to the handgrip Figure The speed selector has 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. To change speeds, release the traction lever and shift the speed-selector lever to the desired position Figure The lever locks in a notch at each speed selection. To release both levers, simply release the left traction lever.

Otherwise, take the machine to an Authorized Dealer for service. Hold the blue trigger cap down to use the Quick Stick to move the discharge chute and the chute deflector. Release the trigger cap to lock the discharge chute and chute deflector into position Figure Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick to the left to move the discharge chute to the left; move the Quick Stick to the right to move the discharge chute to the right Figure If the chute does not move, refer to Adjusting the Discharge-Chute Latch.

If the chute does not turn as far to the left as it does to the right, ensure that the cable is routed to the inside of the handles. Refer to Installing the Upper Handle. If the chute does not lock into place when you release the trigger cap, refer to Adjusting the Discharge-Chute Latch. Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick forward to lower the chute deflector; move it rearward to raise the chute deflector Figure To unclog the discharge chute, stay in the operating position and release the left traction lever.

Then lift the handles quickly to bump the front of the machine on the pavement. Repeat if necessary until a stream of snow comes out the discharge chute. If you cannot unclog the discharge chute by bumping the front of the machine, shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and use the snow-cleanout tool Figure Important: Unclogging the discharge chute by bumping the front of the machine on the pavement may cause the skids to move.

Adjust the skids and tighten the skid bolts securely; refer to Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper. When the machine is in operation, the impeller and auger rotate and can injure or amputate hands or feet. Before adjusting, cleaning, inspecting, troubleshooting, or repairing the machine, shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and keep it away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine.

Remove an obstruction from the discharge chute; refer to Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute. Use the snow-cleanout tool Figure 14 , not your hands, to remove an obstruction from the discharge chute. Keep your face, hands, feet, and any other part of your body or clothing away from concealed, moving, or rotating parts.

The impeller can throw stones, toys, and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to you or bystanders. If the front of the machine rides up, shift the machine into a lower gear. If the front continues to ride up, lift up on the handles.

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 in any enclosure. When storing the machine for more than 30 days, refer to Before storage for important details. 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.

After using the machine, let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing. Rotate the Quick Stick to prevent it from freezing.

Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove all ice and snow from the machine. With the engine off, pull the recoil-start handle several times and push the electric-start button once to prevent the recoil starter and electric starter from freezing up.

Important: You can find more information about maintaining and servicing your machine at www. Before performing any maintenance, service, or adjustment, shut off the engine and remove the key.

If major repairs are ever needed, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness to ensure that the machine is in safe working condition. Disconnect the spark-plug wire.

Refer to Replacing the Spark Plug. Check the skids and the scraper to ensure that the auger does not contact the paved or gravel surface. Adjust the skids and the scraper as needed to compensate for wear.

Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure. Loosen the nuts that secure both skids to the auger sides until the skids slide up and down easily.

Note: If the pavement is cracked, rough, or uneven, adjust the skids to raise the scraper. For gravel surfaces, adjust the skids further down to prevent the machine from picking up rocks. Note: If the skids become excessively worn, you can turn them over and set the unused side toward the pavement.

If the machine does not drive in the forward or reverse speeds or it drives when you release the traction lever, adjust the traction cable. Engage the traction lever and hold it in place Figure Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle to adjust the spring length to 5.

Tighten the jam nut Figure 32 , ensuring there is slight tension on the cable. If the traction cable is properly adjusted but a problem remains, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Tighten the jam nut Figure 34 , ensuring that there is slight tension on the cable. Clean the area around the pipe plug Figure Check the oil level in the gearbox. The oil should be 9. If possible, run the engine for a few minutes before changing the oil because warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. Use Figure 36 below to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected:. Clean the area around the oil-drain cap Figure Lightly lubricate the hex shaft yearly with automotive engine oil Figure Important: Do not get oil on the rubber wheel or the steel friction pulley because the traction drive will slip Figure Set the gap between the electrodes on a new spark plug at 0.

Note: Ensure that the ignition wire snaps completely into place on the spark plug. If the discharge chute does not lock into the desired position or does not unlock so that you can move it to another position, adjust the discharge-chute latch.

On the last refueling of the year, 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.