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All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
2001 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Snowthrower Safety 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Pressure Level 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power Level 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration Level 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Wheels 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Handle 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Discharge Chute 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Chute Crank 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mixing Gasoline and Oil 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Controls 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Rotor Blades 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Rotor Blades 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Discharge Chute 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snowthrowing Tips 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 15. . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Control Cable 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Rotor Blades 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Scraper 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Spark Plug 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Drive Belt 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Fuel Tank 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Fuel System 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Engine 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Snowthrower 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding the Handle 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
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 product ready. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
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Figure 1
1. Location of the model and serial numbers
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.