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8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
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Original Instructions (GB)
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726TE Power Max Snowthrower
Model No. 38611—Serial No. 240000001 and Up
Form No. 3329-784
Operator’s Manual
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury
and product damage. You are responsible for
operating the product properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a
dealer, or to register your product.
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. The
illustration below identifies the location of the model
and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers
in the space provided below:
Model #:
Serial #:
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the following words:
• 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.
This manual uses 2 other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
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.
Safety
This snowthrower meets or exceeds the ISO
standard 8437 in effect at the time of production.
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before the engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this
snowthrower could result in injury or death. To
reduce this potential, comply with the following
safety instructions.
The following instructions have been adapted from
the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.3–1995 and the ISO
8437:1989 standard.
Training
• Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop
the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
• Never allow children to operate the snowthrower.
Never allow adults to operate the snowthrower
without proper instruction.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons
(particularly small children) and pets.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating the snowthrower in
reverse.
Preparation
• Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use
the snowthrower. Remove all doormats, sleds,
boards, wires, and other foreign objects.
• Before starting the engine, disengage all clutches.
Shift the snowthrower into neutral as well, if
applicable.
• Do not operate the snowthrower without wearing
adequate winter garments. Wear footwear that
will improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
– Use an approved fuel container.
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