Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsOutdoorsPower Clear 518 ZR 18 in. Single-Stage Gas Snow Blower

FormNo.3407-107RevA

PowerClear

518ZRandZESnowthrower

ModelNo.38472—SerialNo.400010798andUp

ModelNo.38473—SerialNo.400010798andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential

homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforremoving

snowfrompavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysand

sidewalks,andothersurfacesfortrafconresidentialor

commercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedforremoving

materialsotherthansnow,norisitdesignedforclearing

offgravelsurfaces.

Note:Themachinemayleaverubbermarksonnewbrushed

orlight-coloredconcrete.Testonaninconspicuouslocation

beforeuse.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand

maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand

productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe

productproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct

andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister

yourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional

information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro

CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof

yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe

modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers

inthespaceprovided.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety

messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),

whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath

ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation

andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial

attention.

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.Tolocateadealerconvenient

8111LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

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*3407-107*A

Summary of content (24 pages)

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Form No. 3407-107 Rev A Power Clear® 518 ZR and ZE Snowthrower Model No. 38472—Serial No. 400010798 and Up Model No. 38473—Serial No. 400010798 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning This product contains a chemical or chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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Contents to you, access our website at www.Toro.com or contact our Toro Customer Care Department at the number(s) listed in your Emission Control Warranty Statement. Remove the kit from the engine and restore the engine to its original factory configuration when running the engine under 1500 m (5,000 ft). Do not operate an engine that has been converted for high-altitude use at lower altitudes; otherwise, you could overheat and damage the engine.
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Safety • Do not operate machine without all guards and other This machine meets or complies with ANSI B71.3 specifications in effect at the time of production. • Keep clear of any discharge opening. Keep bystanders a safety protective devices in place and working on the machine. safe distance away from the machine. • Read and understand the contents of this Operator’s • Keep children out of the operating area. Never allow Manual before you start the engine.
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120-0149 1. Primer 4. Pull the key to switch the engine switch off. 2. Push the primer 2 times to prime the engine. 5. Remove the key to lock the machine. 3. Push in the key to switch the engine on. 6. Read the Operator’s Manual before checking the engine-oil level.
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Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Use Qty. 1 Oval-head bolt Curved washer Handle knob 2 2 2 Install the handle. 2 No parts required – Install the recoil-start handle. 3 Discharge chute Screw Washer Locknut Knob 1 2 2 2 1 Install the discharge chute. Bottle of engine oil 1 Fill the engine with oil. No parts required – Adjust the control cable.
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2 Installing the Recoil-Start Handle No Parts Required Figure 6 Procedure 1. Knob Install the recoil-start handle in the rope guide as shown in Figure 5. 2. Bolt (2), washer (2), and locknut (2) Note: Install the bolts from the inside of discharge-chute assembly so that the washers and locknuts are on the outside of the chute. Important: Do not overtighten the locknuts. 4 Figure 5 Filling the Engine with Oil 1.
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Note: You may tip the machine forward (handle up) a little to make adding oil easier. Remember to return the machine to the operating position before checking the oil level. Important: Do not tip the machine all the way forward onto its nose, or fuel may leak out of the machine. 5. Screw the oil-fill cap into the oil-fill hole and tighten it securely by hand. 5 Figure 7 Adjusting the Control Cable 1. Move the machine to a level surface. No Parts Required 2. Clean around the oil-fill cap (Figure 12). 3.
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Adjusting the Control Cable Product Overview 1. Slide up the spring cover and unhook the spring from the adjuster link (Figure 10). Figure 10 1. Adjuster link 3. Spring cover 2. Z-fitting 4. Unhook the spring here. Figure 11 Note: You can pull up the adjuster link and cable to make unhooking the spring easier. 2. Move the Z-fitting to a higher or lower hole on the adjuster link as needed to obtain the 2 to 3 mm (1/16 to 1/8 inch) gap between the control bar and the handle (Figure 10). 1.
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Operation Before Operation Safety • Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all machines with electric-starting motors. • Do not operate the machine without wearing adequate winter garments. Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts. Wear substantial, slip-resistant footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. Figure 13 1.
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During Operation Safety • Rotating auger blades can injure fingers or hands. Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge opening while operating the machine. Keep your face, hands, feet, and any other part of your body or clothing away from moving or rotating parts. • Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur. • Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
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Starting the Engine 1. Push the ignition key fully inward to the ON position (Figure 15). Figure 17 Note: Remove your glove when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole. Figure 15 Important: Do not use the primer or the choke if the engine has been running and is hot. Excessive priming may flood the engine and prevent it from starting. 1. Ignition key 2. Move the choke lever fully to the right (Figure 16). 4.
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Engaging the Rotor Blades WARNING The electrical cord can become damaged, causing a shock or fire. To engage the rotor blades, hold the control bar against the handle (Figure 20). Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before plugging it into a power source. If the cord is damaged, do not use it. Replace or repair the damaged cord immediately. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for assistance. Figure 20 Disengaging the Rotor Blades To disengage the rotor blades, release the control bar (Figure 21).
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Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute To clear the chute: • Shut the engine off ! • Wait 10 seconds to be sure the rotor blades have stopped rotating. • Always use a clean-out tool; never use your hands. Self-Propelling the Snowthrower Figure 22 Lift the machine handle until the wheels are just off the ground and the scraper and rotor blades touch the ground. The machine propels forward (Figure 25). 1.
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• Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow removal. • Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible. After Operation Safety • Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. • When storing the machine for more than 30 days, refer to Storage (page 18) for important details.
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Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval After the first hour After the first 2 hours Before each use or daily Yearly Yearly or before storage Maintenance Procedure • Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary. • Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary. • Change the engine oil. • Check the engine-oil level and add oil if necessary.
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Important: Do not tip the machine all the way back to the ground, or fuel may leak out of the machine. 4. After draining the used oil, return the machine to the operating position. 5. Install the oil-drain plug and tighten it securely. 6. Clean around the oil-fill cap (Figure 12). 7. Unscrew the oil-fill cap and remove it. 8. Slowly pour oil into the oil-fill hole.
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Note: The belt guide for the engine pulley is very close to the pulley, and the belt may not fit through the gap. 4. Twist the belt out in front of the belt guide so that the belt is wedged between the belt guide and the engine pulley. 5. Insert a screwdriver into the hole in the belt guide as shown in Figure 31, and flex the belt guide toward the rotor pulley enough to pull the belt through the gap. Figure 29 1. Center-electrode insulator 3. Air gap (not to scale) 2. Side electrode 6.
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Storage Storing the Machine WARNING • Fuel fumes are highly flammable, explosive, and dangerous if inhaled. If you store the product in an area with an open flame, the fuel fumes may ignite and cause an explosion. • Do not store the machine in a house (living area), basement, or any other area where ignition sources may be present, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, furnaces, and other like appliances. Figure 33 1.
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Emission Control Warranty Statement For the United States, California, and Canada *374-0320* Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board (CARB), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and The Toro Company, are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2017–2018 small off-road engine/equipment. In California and the United States, new small off-road engines/equipment must be designed, built, and certified to meet stringent anti-smog standards.
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Warranted Parts The following emission warranty parts are covered, to the extent these parts were present on the Toro engine/equipment and/or Toro supplied fuel system: 1. Fuel System Parts • • • • • • 2. Fuel tank, cap, and tether Carbon canister Air cleaner Intake manifold Crankcase vent and line(s) Purge line and fittings Spark plug(s) and wire(s) Magneto ignition system Catalytic Exhaust System • • • 5. Fuel line, fittings, and clamps Ignition System • • 4.
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The Toro Warranty and The Toro 2-Year GTS Starting Guarantee Power Clear Single-Stage Snowthrowers A Two-Year Full Warranty (45 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) The Toro Starting Guarantee The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly guarantee that your Toro GTS (Guaranteed to Start) engine, when used for residential purposes*, will start on the first or second pull for two (2) years from the date of purchase, if you provide the routine