Page 2 - WARNING; Contents
Important: If you are using this machine above 1500 m (5,000 ft) for a continuous period, ensurethat the High Altitude Kit has been installedso that the engine meets CARB/EPA emissionregulations. The High Altitude Kit increasesengine performance while preventing spark-plugfouling, hard starting, and...
Page 3 - Safety; General Safety
Safety General Safety This product is capable of amputating hands andfeet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safetyinstructions to avoid serious personal injury. • Read and understand the contents of this Operator’s Manual before you start the engine. Ensure that everyone using this product ...
Page 4 - Safety and Instructional Decals
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any areaof potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. Order part number 117–9121. decal115-5698 115–5698 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, impeller;cutting/disme...
Page 5 - Setup; Installing the Handle; Procedure; Procedure
Setup 1 Installing the Handle No Parts Required Procedure g385513 2 Installing the Discharge Chute No Parts Required Procedure g385514 5
Page 6 - Installing the Recoil-Start Handle; Filling the Engine with Oil
3 Installing the Recoil-Start Handle No Parts Required Procedure g253609 4 Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure g253610 6
Page 7 - Adjusting the Control Cable; Product Overview; Specifications; Attachments/Accessories
5 Adjusting the Control Cable No Parts Required Procedure Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Control Cable (page 15) . Product Overview g388294 Figure 8 1. Control bar 6. Chute-deflector trigger 2. Recoil-start handle 7. Chute deflector 3. Spring cover 8. Discharge chute 4. Fuel-tank cap 9. Rotor b...
Page 8 - Operation; Before Operation; Before Operation Safety; Fuel Safety
your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Torodistributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. To ensure optimum performance and continued safetycertification of the machine, use only genuine Tororeplacement parts and accessories. Replacementparts and acce...
Page 9 - Filling the Fuel Tank
Filling the Fuel Tank • For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than30 days old), unleaded gasoline with an octanerating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method). • Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15%MTBE by volume is acceptable. • Do not use ethanol blends of gasoline (such as E15 or...
Page 10 - Checking the Engine-Oil Level; During Operation; During Operation Safety
Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily g293231 Figure 11 During Operation During Operation Safety General Safety • Shut off the engine before unclogging themachine and always use a stick or thesnow-cleanout tool (if provided). • Stay behind the handles and away from...
Page 11 - Starting the Engine; CAUTION
Starting the Engine Electric-Start Model Note: Remove your glove when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole. 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. T...
Page 12 - Standard Model; Engaging the Rotor Blades
Standard Model Note: Remove your glove when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole. 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. If the recoil starter does ...
Page 13 - Shutting Off the Engine
Shutting Off the Engine To shut off the engine, pull the ignition key outwarduntil it clicks into the O FF position ( Figure 16 ) or move the choke lever fully to the right (B of Figure 13 ). g013828 Figure 16 1. Ignition key Adjusting the DischargeChute and Chute Deflector To adjust the discharge c...
Page 14 - Operating Tips; After Operation; After Operation Safety
Note: By slightly varying lifting force on the handle, you can control the forward speed of the machine. Inheavy snow, push forward on the handle, if necessary,but let the machine work at its own pace. Do not liftthe handle any more than necessary, because thescraper lifts off the ground and snow es...
Page 15 - Maintenance; Checking the Control Cable
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first hour • Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary.• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary. After the first 2 hours • Change the engine oil. Before each use or ...
Page 16 - Inspecting the Rotor Blades
g011568 Figure 20 1. Control bar 2. 2 to 3 mm (1/16 to 1/8inch) Note: Ensure that a gap of 2 to 3 mm (1/16 to 1/8 inch) exists between the control bar and the handle( Figure 20 ). Important: The control cable must contain some slack when you disengage the control bar for therotor blades to stop prop...
Page 18 - Servicing the Spark Plug; Replacing the Drive Belt
11. With the machine in the operating position,insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not screw it in , then remove the dipstick. 12. Read the oil level on the dipstick. • If the oil level on the dipstick is too low,carefully pour a small amount of oil intothe oil-fill tube, wait 3 minut...
Page 20 - Storage; Storage Safety
Storage Storage Safety • Shut off the engine, remove the key, and waitfor all movement to stop before you leave theoperator’s position. Allow the machine to coolbefore adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it. • Do not store the machine in a house (livingarea), basement, or any other area where...
Page 24 - California Proposition 65 Warning Information
California Proposition 65 Warning Information What is this warning? You may see a product for sale that has a warning label like the following: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov. What is Prop 65? Prop 65 applies to any company operating in California, selling products in C...