Form No. 3326-400 Rev A 824 XL Power Throw Snowthrower Model No.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . Checking the Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Skids and the Scraper . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Speed Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Traction Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Training Write the product model and serial numbers in the space below: • 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. Model No. • Never allow children to operate the snowthrower. Never allow adults to operate the snowthrower without proper instruction. Serial No.
• Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on the handle. Walk; never run. Operation • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• Do not use the snowthrower on a roof. • To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. • Do not touch the engine while it is running or soon after it has stopped because the engine may be hot enough to cause a burn. Do not add oil or check the oil level in the crankcase while the engine is running.
Before Operating Read and understand the contents of this manual before operating the snowthrower. Become familiar with all controls and know how to stop the engine quickly. Caution: Improper use may result in loss of fingers, hands, or feet. There is a high speed impeller within two inches of the opening. Operator's Position 1508 472 The low speed auger has a moving pinch point close to the opening.
Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 63-9920 94-2558 1. Cutting/dismemberment in impeller hazard—stay away from moving parts, and stop the engine and remove the key before performing maintenance 93-8034 1. Forward drive speed settings 2. Speed selector 3. Reverse drive speed settings 94-2568 1.
Tecumseh Part No. 36501 1. Primer Tecumseh Part No. 35077 1. Key ignition 2. Engage to start the engine 3. Disengage to stop the engine 4. 5. 6. 7. Fast Increasing scale Slow Stop the engine Tecumseh Part No. 37119 1. Warning—hot surface; do not touch Assembly Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts DESCRIPTION QTY.
DESCRIPTION QTY. Worm gear 1 Bracket 1 Carriage bolt 1 Flat washer 1 Locknut 1 Skids 2 Flange-head bolts—3/4 in. (1.9 cm) 2 Flat washers and locknuts 2 Ignition key 1 USE Installing the chute control gear Installing the skids Starting and stopping the engine Installing the Handle Assembly 1. Remove the tie straps that secure the control rods to the handle assembly. 2. Remove the axle pins from both wheels (Fig. 3) and slide the wheels outward on the axle approximately one inch (2.
1 Installing the Speed Selector Rod 2 1. Pull the speed selector arm (Fig. 7) to the most outward position. 3 3 4 4 2 1 m-2665 Figure 5 1. Engine 2. Chute control rod m-2672 Figure 7 3. Traction rod 4. Side plate 1. Speed selector arm 2. Cotter pin 4.
Note: If the speed selector does not move into fifth gear or does not meet your speed requirements, adjust the speed selector. Refer to Adjusting the Speed Selector on page 22. 4. Move the speed selector (Fig. 20) into fifth gear. 5. Slowly pull the snowthrower backward while slowly pressing the traction control lever toward the handgrip.
Installing the Discharge Chute 3 4 1. Apply a light coat of low-temperature grease to the chute ring (Fig. 14). 2 1 1 5 m-2628 2 Figure 13 1. Handgrip 2. Two inches (five centimeters) 3 6 3. Approximately four inches (10.2 centimeters) 4. Auger/impeller drive control lever 4 m-168 Figure 14 1. Discharge chute 2. Chute retainer (3) 3. Chute retainer plate (3) 6. Press the auger/impeller drive control lever slowly toward the handgrip.
Installing the Chute Control Gear 8. Slide the worm gear into the teeth of the chute gear and tighten the locknut. 9. Operate the chute control. If the chute control binds, apply a light coat of grease to the worm gear and move it slightly outward. 1. Remove the two screws from the chute control rod bracket on left side of the frame (Fig. 15). 1 Installing the Skids 1. Check the air pressure in the tires; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure on page 15. 2.
2 7. Insert a washer and a locknut behind (on the inside of) the side plate (Fig. 18). Do not tighten the bolts. Note: The following steps describe how to adjust the skids for paved surfaces. For gravel or crushed rock surfaces, refer to Adjusting the Skids and the Scraper on page 21. 8. Support the scraper 1/8 inch (3 millimeters) above a level surface if you use the snowthrower on smooth pavement.
Important Do not add oil to the gasoline. Danger Important Do not use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or white gas. Using these fuels can damage the engine’s fuel system. Important days old. When fueling, under certain circumstances, a static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and damage property.
• Ignition Switch (Fig. 21)—Insert the key before starting the engine. To stop the engine, remove the key. Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule Review the Recommended Maintenance Schedule on page 20. You may need to perform one or more additional procedures before or soon after you begin operating the snowthrower. 4 Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 1 Operating Controls 4 3 m–4034 Figure 21 • Auger/Impeller Drive Control Lever (Fig.
1 934 1 Figure 23 m 4947 1. Recoil starter Figure 25 1. Green ground wire clip Removing the Carburetor Heater Box 7. Install the choke knob. If you operate the engine when the air temperature is above 40 F (4 C), remove the carburetor heater box (Fig. 24). 8. Insert the ignition key. 9. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Important Use the carburetor heater box as a reference for the choke and throttle positions.
2. Run the engine for a few minutes to dry off any accumulated moisture. 8. Grasp the recoil starter handle (Fig. 23) and pull it out slowly until positive engagement results; then pull the handle vigorously to start the engine. 3. Release the auger/impeller drive control lever and the traction control lever (Fig. 20). 9. Keep a firm grip on the starter handle and return the rope slowly. 4.
• Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible. 2. Slide the bracket and the headlight to the desired position and tighten the nuts on the U-bolt. • Do not overload the snowthrower by clearing snow at too fast a rate. If the engine slows down, shift the snowthrower into a lower gear to reduce the forward speed. 3. Tighten the pivot bolt on the rear of the headlight assembly when the light is in the desired position.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Initially • Check the engine oil level.1 Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 21. • Check the auger gearbox oil level and add oil if necessary. Refer to Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level on page 21. • Adjust the skids and the scraper.2 Refer to Adjusting the Skids and the Scraper on page 21.
Caution If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. Checking the Engine Oil Level 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that the wire does not contact the spark plug (Fig. 24).
5. Loosen the four flange bolts that secure both skids to the auger side plates (Fig. 18) until the skids slide up and down easily. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that the wire does not contact the plug (Fig. 24). 3. Move the speed selector (Fig. 20) on the control panel to the R2 (Reverse) position. 4. Remove the cotter pin and the flat washer (Fig. 7). 5. Pull the speed selector rod out of the hole in the speed selector arm (Fig. 7). 6.
4 3 5 6 7 1 2 m-4040 Figure 30 1. Upper belt cover 2. Bolt (3) 8 9 4. Loosen the auger brake arm assembly by loosening the rearmost screw and removing the front screw (Fig. 31). 1 11 10 2 m-3331 Figure 32 1. Traction idler pulley 2. Idler pulley 3. Bolt, washer, and lock washer (2) 4. Traction drive belt 5. Engine pulley 6. Auger/impeller drive belt 1 4 2 3 7. Remove the engine crankshaft bolt, lock washer, and washer (Fig. 32). m-2678 Figure 31 1. Rearmost screw 2. Front screw 7.
2 4 1 5 3 1 m-2677 m-2678 Figure 33 1. Traction drive belt 2. Engine pulley 3. Indexing rib in indexing notch Figure 35 4. Engine pulley sheave 5. Auger/impeller drive belt 1. Tabs in holes 19. Have someone squeeze the auger/impeller drive control lever (Fig. 20) against the handgrip, and install the belt guide using two screws, two washers, and two lock washers. 14.
5. Remove the idler pulley spring (Fig. 31). Let the brake arm assembly to hang free but out of the way. Danger 6. Remove the two bolts, two washers, and two lock washers that secure the belt guide (Fig. 32). Improperly adjusting the auger/impeller may cause it to turn when disengaged. A rotating auger or impeller can cut off or injure fingers, hands, or feet. 7. Remove the engine crankshaft bolt, lock washer, and washer (Fig. 32).
Auger/Impeller Drive Belt on page 24. If the problem persists, take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer for service. Lubricating the Snowthrower Lightly lubricate all moving parts of the snowthrower after every 15 operating hours and at the end of the snowthrowing season. Important Do not get oil or grease on the rubber wheel or friction drive plate because the wheel will slip and the rubber may deteriorate. 1 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that the wire does not contact the plug (Fig. 24). 1 3. Clean the area around the oil drain plug (Fig. 39). 2 110 1 Figure 40 1. 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) 7. Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to 15 ft-lb (20.4 N m). If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten the plug firmly. m-4036 Figure 39 1. Oil drain plug 8. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 2. Drain extension Emptying the Fuel Tank 4.
9. Start the snowthrower and run the engine until it stops. Repeat this step two more times to ensure that the fuel tank and the carburetor are empty. Preparing the Snowthrower Storage 2. Clean the snowthrower. 1. Lubricate the snowthrower. Refer to Lubricating the Snowthrower on page 26. 3. 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.
Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your snowthrower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 20 for more information. If a problem continues, see an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem Electric starter does not turn (electric-start models only) Engine does not start or starts hard Engine runs rough Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. The power cord is disconnected at the outlet or the snowthrower. 1.
Problem Engine runs, but the snowthrower discharges snow poorly or not at all Snowthrower does not properly clear the snow off the surface Possible Causes Corrective Action 3. The fuel tank is nearly empty or contains stale fuel. 3. Drain and fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline (not more than 30 days old). If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 4. The spark plug wire is loose. 4. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 5.
