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3. Use an oil can to squirt two teaspoons of oil into the
spark plug hole.
4. Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to
15 ft-lb (20.4 Nm). If you do not have a torque wrench,
tighten the plug firmly. Do not connect the wire to the
plug.
5. Pull the recoil starter slowly to distribute the oil on the
inside of the cylinder.
Preparing the Snowthrower
1. Clean the snowthrower.
2. 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.
3. Tighten all screws and nuts. Repair or replace any
damaged parts.
4. Cover the snowthrower and store it in a clean, dry place
out of the reach of children. Allow the engine to cool
before storing it in any enclosure.
Accessories
You can obtain the following snowthrower accessories
from your Authorized Service Dealer:
• Tire Chain Kit (for the standard axle; not for use with
the Differential Kit)
• Drift Breaker Kit
• Snow Cab Kit
• Weight Kit
• Heavy-Duty Skids Kit
• Light Kit
Troubleshooting
Toro designed and built your snowthrower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully,
and refer to Maintenance on page 18 for more information. If a problem continues, see an Authorized Service Dealer.
Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action
Electric starter does not turn
(electric-start models only)
1. The power cord is
disconnected at the outlet or
the snowthrower.
1. Connect the power cord to the
outlet and/or the snowthrower.
2. The power cord is worn,
corroded, or damaged.
2. Replace the power cord.
3. The power outlet is not
energized.
3. Have a qualified electrician
energize the power outlet.
En
ine does not start or starts 1. The ke
is not in the i
nition or 1. Insert the ke
into the i
nition
hard
.
is in the
Off
position.
.
and turn it to the
On
position.
2. The choke is in the
Off
position
and the primer has not been
pressed.
2. Move the choke to the
On
position and press the primer
three times.
3. The fuel shutoff valve is not
open.
3. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
4. The throttle is not in the
Fast
position.
4. Move the throttle to the
Fast
position.
5. The fuel tank is empty or the
fuel system contains stale fuel.
5. Drain and/or fill the fuel tank
with fresh gasoline (not more
than 30 days old). If the
problem persists, contact your
Authorized Service Dealer.
6. The spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
6. Connect the wire to the spark
plug.
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