Operator's Manual
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3351-827 Rev A
Preparation
• Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use
the snowthrower. Remove all doormats, sleds,
boards, wires, and other foreign objects.
• Release the control bar to disengage the rotor
blades before starting the engine.
• Do not operate the snowthrower without wearing
adequate winter garments. Wear footwear that
will improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
– Use an approved fuel container.
– Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
– Replace the fuel tank cap securely and wipe up
any spilled fuel.
• Use only the power cord supplied with the
snowthrower and a receptacle appropriate for use
with the power cord for electric-start motors.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine is running, except where specifically
recommended by Toro.
• Let the engine and the snowthrower adjust to the
outdoor temperature before starting to clear
snow.
• Operating any powered machine can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while
operating, adjusting, or repairing the
snowthrower.
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 crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
• Do not attempt to clear snow from a crushed-rock
or gravel surface. This product is intended for use
only on paved surfaces.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the ignition key, thoroughly inspect the
snowthrower for any damage, and repair the
damage before operating the snowthrower.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the engine whenever you leave the
operating position, before unclogging the
discharge chute, and when making any repairs,
adjustments, or inspections.
• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain that the rotor blades and all moving parts
have stopped.
• Do not run the engine indoors, except when
starting it and for moving the snowthrower in or
out of the building. Open the outside doors;
exhaust fumes are dangerous.
• Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.
Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep
slopes.
• Never operate the snowthrower without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective devices
in place.
• Never operate the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles, window wells, and
drop-offs without properly adjusting the snow
discharge angle. Keep children and pets away.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Look behind and use care when backing up with
the snowthrower.
• Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone in front of the unit.
• 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.
Maintenance and Storage
• Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to be sure that the equipment is
in safe working condition.
• Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where ignition sources are
present, such as hot water and space heaters
and clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
• Always refer to this operator’s manual for
important details if the snowthrower is to be
stored for an extended period.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels
when necessary.