Toro Power Clear 518 User Manual

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove
1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensure
thattheHighAltitudeKithasbeeninstalled
sothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPAemission
regulations.TheHighAltitudeKitincreases
engineperformancewhilepreventingspark-plug
fouling,hardstarting,andincreasedemissions.
Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attachthe
high-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe
machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService
DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand
high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocate
adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite
atwww.Toro.comorcontactourToroCustomer
CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour
EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.Remove
thekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengineto
itsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe
engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperatean
enginethathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitude
useatloweraltitudes;otherwise,youcould
overheatanddamagetheengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas
beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe
followinglabel(Figure3).
decal127-9363
Figure3
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3
Setup........................................................................4
InstallingtheHandle...........................................4
InstallingtheDischargeChute............................4
InstallingtheRecoil-StartHandle........................4
FillingtheEnginewithOil....................................4
AdjustingtheControlCable................................4
ProductOverview.....................................................5
Operation..................................................................5
BeforeOperation...................................................5
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................5
FillingtheFuelT ank............................................6
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel............................6
DuringOperation...................................................7
DuringOperationSafety.....................................7
StartingtheEngine.............................................7
EngagingtheRotorBlades.................................9
DisengagingtheRotorBlades............................9
ShuttingOfftheEngine.......................................9
AdjustingtheDischargeChuteandChute
Deector.......................................................10
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................10
Self-PropellingtheSnowthrower......................10
OperatingTips.................................................10
AfterOperation.....................................................11
AfterOperationSafety.......................................11
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse.........................11
Maintenance...........................................................12
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........12
MaintenanceSafety..........................................12
CheckingandAdjustingtheControl
Cable............................................................12
InspectingtheRotorBlades..............................13
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................13
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................14
ReplacingtheDriveBelt...................................15
Storage...................................................................16
StoringtheMachine..........................................16
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Toro Power Clear 518 Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	Power Clear 518
Category	Snow Blower
Language	English