Toro SnowMaster 824 QXE User Manual

Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove1500m
(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensurethattheHigh
AltitudeKithasbeeninstalledsothattheenginemeets
CARB/EPAemissionregulations.TheHighAltitude
Kitincreasesengineperformancewhilepreventing
spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased
emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach
thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe
machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroServiceDealer
toobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitandhigh-altitude
labelforyourmachine.Tolocateadealerconvenientto
you,accessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.comorcontactour
ToroCustomerCareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listed
inyourEmissionControlWarrantyStatement.
Removethekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengine
toitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe
engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperateanengine
thathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuseatlower
altitudes;otherwise,youcouldoverheatanddamage
theengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehasbeen
convertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthefollowing
label(Figure3).
Figure3
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
Safety...........................................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................4
Setup............................................................................5
1UnfoldingtheHandle............................................5
2InstallingtheDischargeChute................................6
3CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel...............................6
ProductOverview..........................................................7
Operation.....................................................................8
BeforeOperation.......................................................8
Safety.....................................................................8
FillingtheFuelTank................................................8
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..................................8
DuringOperation......................................................9
Safety.....................................................................9
StartingtheEngine..................................................9
ShuttingOfftheEngine..........................................10
EngagingtheAuger................................................10
DisengagingtheAuger............................................10
Self-PropellingtheMachine.....................................11
OperatingtheQuickStick®.....................................11
UncloggingtheDischargeChute..............................11
OperatingTips.......................................................11
AfterOperation........................................................12
Safety....................................................................12
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse.................................12
Maintenance.................................................................13
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................13
MaintenanceSafety.................................................13
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................14
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkids.............................14
InspectingtheThrowingEdges................................15
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................15
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................16
AdjustingtheAugerCable.......................................17
AdjustingtheTransmissionCable.............................17
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................17
Storage........................................................................18
StoringtheSnowthrower.........................................18
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Toro SnowMaster 824 QXE Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	SnowMaster 824 QXE
Category	Snow Blower
Language	English