Operator's Manual
2
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
2001 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty.
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.
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Snowthrower Safety 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Pressure Level 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power Level 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration Level 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Handle 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Discharge Chute 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Control Cable 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operation 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mixing Gasoline and Oil 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule 11. . . . . . . . .
Operation 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Controls 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Discharge Chute 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snowthrowing Tips 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 13. . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Control Cable 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Scraper 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Rotor Blades 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Drive Belt 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Spark Plug 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Fuel Tank 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Preparing the Fuel System 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Engine 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Snowthrower 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding and Unfolding the Handle 18. . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
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. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
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Figure 1
1. Location of the model and serial numbers
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
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.