Form No. 3326-374 Rev A 824 XL Power Throw Snowthrower Model No.
Warning Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Carburetor Heater Box . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Carburetor Heater Box . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. 1 Safe Operating Practices m-2665 The following instructions have been adapted from the ANSI/OPEI B71.3–1995 standard and the ISO 8437:1989 standard.
• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when moving in reverse. • Adjust the auger housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface. • Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specifically recommended by Toro. • Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit. • Let the engine and the snowthrower adjust to the outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts. • Perform only those maintenance instructions described in this manual. Before performing any maintenance, service, or adjustment, stop the engine, remove the key and disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Keeping the wire away from the spark plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine. If major repairs are ever needed, contact your Authorized Service Dealer.
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. 53-7670 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard in auger 94-8079 99-5953 100–3340 1. Forward drive speed settings 2. Speed selector 3. Reverse drive speed settings Tecumseh Part No. 35077 1. Key ignition 2. Engage to start the engine 3. Disengage to stop the engine 7 4. 5. 6. 7.
Tecumseh Part No. 36501 1. Primer 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. Skids 2 Flange-head bolts—3/4 in. (1.9 cm) 2 Flat washers and locknuts 2 Ignition key 1 USE 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. 2) and slide the wheels outward on the axle approximately one inch (2.5 centimeters). 3 2 2 1 m-2669 Figure 3 1 1. Lower traction rod 2.
Note: The concave side of the curved washer goes against the outside of the handle. 5. Position the right side of the handle assembly against the right side of the snowthrower, align the handle mount holes with the holes in the side plate, and secure the right side of the handle assembly with two bolts and curved washers until they are finger tight. 3 4 2 1 m-2672 6.
4. Install the speed selector rod into the selector arm, add one flat washer on the rod, and secure it with a cotter pin (Fig. 6). 2 1 3 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 Installing the Traction Rod m-2628 1. Slide the spring over the bottom of the upper traction rod (Fig. 9). Figure 10 1. Traction control lever 2. Approximately five inches (12.
2 distance between the top of the handgrip and the bottom of the auger/impeller drive control lever is two inches (five centimeters) as shown in Figure 12. 3 4 Note: If the force does not noticeably increase, remove the belt cover (refer to steps 1 and 2 of Replacing the Auger/Impeller Drive Belt on page 25) and measure two inches (five centimeters) above the handgrip at the point where you remove the slack from the auger/impeller drive belt. 1 7. Adjust the flange nut and the flange locknut (Fig.
Installing the Skids 1 1. Check the air pressure in the tires; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure on page 15. 2. Move the snowthrower to a flat surface and ensure that the scraper (Fig. 16) is parallel to the ground. If it is not, adjust the scraper; refer to Adjusting the Skids and the Scraper on page 21. 2 3 m-2665 Figure 14 1. Chute control rod 2. Chute control rod bracket 3. Screws 2. Remove the chute control rod bracket. 3. Insert the chute control rod through the hole in the bracket.
Note: The scraper should be higher than 1/8 inch (3 millimeters) above the pavement if it is cracked, rough, or uneven. 7. Read the oil level on the dipstick. 8. If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour only enough oil into the filler hole to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick. 9. Move the skids down to sit flat on the ground and tighten the four flange bolts that secure both skids to the side plates.
Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule Danger 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. 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. • Always place gasoline containers on the ground and away from your vehicle before filling.
• Ignition Switch (Fig. 20)—Insert the key before starting the engine. To stop the engine, remove the key. 1 934 4 Figure 22 1. Recoil starter 1 • Electric Starter (Fig. 23)—Push the starter button to start the engine. 3 2 m–4034 1. Ignition switch 2. Choke 2 1 Figure 20 3. Throttle 4. Primer 3 4 • Choke (Fig. 20)—Rotate the choke clockwise to the On position to start a cold engine. As engine warms up, gradually rotate the choke counterclockwise to the Off position. m–4516 • Throttle (Fig.
Installing the Carburetor Heater Box 2 3 4 To install the carburetor heater box, reverse steps 1 through 9 of Removing the Carburetor Heater Box on page 16. Remove the fasteners from their holes before installing the carburetor heater box. 1 Starting the Engine 5 Important Ensure that there are no obstructions in the auger/impeller and the discharge chute before you operate the snowthrower. Use a stick, not your hand, to remove an obstruction from the auger/impeller or the discharge chute.
Note: Run the electric starter no more than ten times at intervals of five seconds on, then five seconds off. Important Running the electric starter extensively can overheat and damage the starter. Note: If the engine does not start after this series of attempts, wait at least 40 minutes to allow the starter to cool before attempting to start it again. Note: If the engine does not start after the second series of attempts, take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer for service. 1 C.
• Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow removal. through the wheel hubs (Fig. 5), the snowthrower freewheels. When you insert the axle pins through the holes in the wheel hubs and the inner axle holes (Fig. 5) and engage the traction control lever, the snowthrower propels itself. • Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible. • 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.
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 nuts that secure both skids to the auger side plates (Fig. 17) 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. 19) on the control panel to the R2 (Reverse) position. 6. Support the auger blades so that they are at least 1/8 inch (3 millimeters) off the ground (Fig. 28). 4. Remove the cotter pin and the flat washer (Fig. 6). 5.
4 3 5 6 7 1 2 m-4040 Figure 29 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. 30). 1 11 10 2 m-3331 Figure 31 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. 31). m-2678 Figure 30 1. Rearmost screw 2. Front screw 7.
2 4 1 5 3 1 m-2677 m-2678 Figure 32 1. Traction drive belt 2. Engine pulley 3. Indexing rib in indexing notch Figure 34 4. Engine pulley sheave 5. Auger/impeller drive belt 1. Tabs in holes 19. Have someone squeeze the auger/impeller drive control lever (Fig. 19) 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. 30). 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. 31). 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. 31).
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 spark plug (Fig. 24). 1 3. Clean the area around the oil drain plug (Fig. 38). 2 110 1 Figure 39 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 38 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.
Gas Powered Snow Products The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee A Two-Year Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered Owner Responsibilities The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Toro Product used for normal residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase.
