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All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
2001 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Warning
Important This engine is not equipped with a spark
arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine
on any forest–covered, brush–covered or grass–covered
land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.
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.
The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty.
Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit.
Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged
or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Snowthrower Safety 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Auger/Impeller Housing 8. . . . . . . . .
Installing the Shift Rod 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Discharge Chute 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Chute Control Gear 10. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Skids 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Engine Crankcase with Oil 11. . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline 11. . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Tire Pressure 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule 12. . . . . . . . . .
Operation 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Controls 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Carburetor Heater Box 14. . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Carburetor Heater Box 14. . . . . . . . . . .
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Starting the Engine 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Power Shift Feature 15. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freewheeling or Self-propel Drive 16. . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Differential 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snowthrowing Tips 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 18. . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil Level 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level 19. . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Skids and the Scraper 19. . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Traction Drive Belt 20. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Drive Belt 20. . . . . . . .
Replacing the Drive Belts 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Engine Oil 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating the Drive Chain 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Drive Chain 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Spark Plug 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Fuel Tank 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Fuel System 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Engine 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Snowthrower 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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