FORM NO. 3320-622 (MODEL NO. 38080 & UP OPERATOR'S ) MANUAL TOR, 824 SNOW THROWER . A\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS thee orator of th: The 824 SNOW THROWER meets or exceeds the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute’s safety standards for snow throwers; thus, Toto proudly displays the OPE! safety seal. To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to gain knowledge of the product, jt is essential that you or any now thrower read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started.
A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. CHECK THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM EVERY TIME SNOW THROWER (S USED, FAILURE OF INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY RESULT IN PERSONALITY. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK SYSTEM ALLOWS THE AUGER/IMPELLER AND/ OR WHEEL DRIVE TO CONTINUE ROTATING WITH THE ENGINE WHEN THE i Interlock LEVER {8 RELEASED, IF INTERLOCK SYSTEM DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, DO NOT USE THE SNOW THROWER, HAVE THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY BY AN AUTHORIZED ROTOR SERVICE DEALER.
A SAFETY DECALS AND INSTRUCTIONS 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. SLEETY & I @ ANNEXATION RITE ot T MARCH EN HAT ON CHUTE CONTROL BRACKET [Part No. 28-8380) (Part No. 83-3510) T % [edited TRANSLATABLE — <~y < ABOVE CHOKE {Part No. 39-3850} ON AUGER HOUSING (Part No.
LOOSE PARTS Part Qty Use Cap screw & Washer a install Candies, page 5 Clevis Pin & Cotter Pin 1 install Auger Drive Control Rod, page 5 Clevis Pin & Cotter Pin 2 Install Wheel Drive Contort Rods, page 8 Cap screw & Lockout 1 Carriage Bolt, Lockout, Pyramidal Washer & 1 } Install Chute Control Rod.
SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS Note: Determine left and right sides of INSTALL AUGER DRIVE CONTROL ROD snow thrower by standing in the normal operating position. 1. Move auger drive control backward to OFF INSTALL HANDLES (disengage) position (Fig. 3j. 1. Remove carton from around snow thrower. 2. Remove plastic ties from shandies, controls, and any other area of the unit, 3. Elide handles to the inside of the side plates and line up all holes (Fig. 1).
SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS 3. Check location of auger drive control in slot on control panel. BACK EDGE OF AUGER DRIVE CONTROL MUST BE 1/8 INCH FROM REAR OF SLOT (Fig. 3). Remove clevis pin, rotate clevis up or down on rod, and reinsert clevis pin until 1/8 inch dimension is obtained. A\ pacer # IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT MAY CAUSE INJURY iF AUGER/IMPELLER TURNS WHEN DISENGAGED. * ROTATING IMPELLER OR AUGER CAN T OFF OR INJURE FINGER! HANDS.
SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL CHUTE CONTROL ROD 1. Install chute control bracket and rod against left side of handle with screw and lockout; but do not tighten the lockout (Fig. 8). Figure 8 1. Chute control bracket 2. Cap screw and lockout 2, Apply general purpose grease to worm gear. Next, mount worm bracket and gear on top of mounting flange with carriage bolt, pyramidal washer, flat washer and cone lockout {Fig. 8}, Do not tighten lockout. : Figure 9 3. Flat washer 4, Pyramidal washer and knockout 1.
SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS CONNECT WIRES 1. Plug handier wires firmly into plug on engine (Fig. 11). 2. Push plastic retaining clip holding the wires inch Note on top left of main frame {Fig. 11). 1. Engine ¢ 2. Retaining clip CHECK TIRE PRESSURE IMPORTANT: Check pressure of tires because they are over-inflated at the factory for shipping. Therefore, before the snow thrower is operated, reduce pressure in both tires to 7-15 psi equally. BEFORE OPERATING FILL. CRANKCASE WITH OiL.
BEFORE OPERATING A\ WARNING for expansion of fuel DANGER: Because gasoline is flammable, caution must be used when storing or handling it. Do not #ill fuel tank while engine is running, hot or when unit is in an enclosed area. Keep away from open flame and electrical spark. DO NOT SMOKE while filling the fuel tank to prevent the possibility of an explosion. Always fill fuel tank outside and wipe up any spilled gasoline before starting engine. Use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling gasoline.
CONTROLS interior Lever (Fig. lever must be compressed against right handier grip when auger drive or wheel drive control is engaged. The engine will shut off if lever is released when auger drive or whee! drive control is engaged. Check the interlace system every time snow thrower is used. Refer to Checking Safety Interlock System, page 12. A drives entree! (Fig. has two positions: ON {engage} and OFF (disengage). To engage auger and impeller, push control! forward to front of slot.
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS TO START ENGINE Note: If engine is operated when temperature is +40° higher, remove carburetor heater box, However, the heater box {Fig. 18} must be reinstalled when temperature fails below +40° remove heater box: A. Turnover routing screws securing heater box in place. Grasp choke knob and pull it off mounting pin. B. Lift heater box up and away from the engine, and reinstall choke knob on mounting pin. Figure 18 1. Mounting screws 2.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHECKING SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM The safety interlock system (Fig. 13} stops the engine if the operator releases the interlock lever before moving the wheel drive control to N — neutral — and auger drive control to OFF ({disengage). To keep engine running when whee! drive is in gear or when auger drive control is ON (engaged), the interlock lever {Fig. 18} must be compressed against handle grip.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SNOW THROWING TIPS 1. When snow thrower is not being used, close fuel shut-off valve, place wheel drive control in N—neutral—position, auger drive control! in OFF {disengage} position, and remove key from the switch. 2. Remove snow as soon as possible after it fails. This produces best snow removal results. 3. Adjust skids to match the type of surface being cleaned; refer to Adjusting Skids, page 13. 4.
MAINTENANCE A WARNING ' A WARNING To prevent accidental starting of the engine while performing maintenance, rotate ignition key to off and remove it from the switch. Next, pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 22) and make sure wire does not accidentally touch the plug, Figure 22 1. Spark plug wire DRAINING GASOLINE 1. Close fuel shut-off valve located under fuse tank (Fig. 23). Figure 23 1. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Hose clamp 3. Fuel line 2. Place a clean drain pan under shut-off valve.
MAINTENANCE 1. Pull wire off spark plug and make sure wire does not contact plug accidentally. 2. Clean area around oil drain cap. Next, slide oil drain pan below drain extension: then remove oif drain cap {Fig. 25). 3. After ali oif is drained, reinstall il drain cap securely. 4. Position snow thrower on a level surface. Next, fill crankcase with oil: see Fill Crankcase With Oll, page 8. Wipe up any oil that may have spilled.
MAINTENANCE 6. Slide traction idler arm against belt to remove belt slack and tighten cap screws, Note: Tension belt only enough to remove slack. Do not over-tension. 7. install auger belt around large auger pulley. Next, loop belt over engine pulley, making sure that belt is on inside of auger idler arm and belt guide, 8. Reinstall belt cover with two screws, 9. Reinstall wire on spark pig and test operate unit to check traction.
MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING CARBURETOR The carburetor has been adjusted at the factory, but an occasional adjustment may be required. 1. Remove carburetor heater box: see To Start Engine, paragraph one, steps A & B, page 11. Note: Skip steps 2 and 3 if the engine will start and run. Figure 30 1. Power adjusting screw 3. idle speed screw 2. idle mixture screw IMPORTANT: Do not close power adjusting screw too tight because the screw and seat will likely be damaged. 2. Power Adjusting Screw (Fig.
MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: A cracked, fouled or dirty spark plug must be replaced, Do not sand blast, scrape or clean electrodes because grit may eventually release from the pig and fall into the cylinder. The result will finely be engine damage. Figure 31 1. Spark plug wire 3. Set air gap between electrodes of new spark plug at 0.030" (0,76 mm) {Fig. 32). Next, install spark plug in cylinder head. Tighten pig to 15 ft-lo (20.4 Nome. 4. Push the wire onto the spark plug (Fig. 31}, (6.
MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Hours Used Oil Change Lubrication Summer Storage Fall Service Spark Plug Gap Va-965 19
W — ¢ The Taro Company promises to repair these TOR Products if defective in materials or workmanship. The following time periods from the date of purchase apply: Residential Product Residential Products Used Commercially The cos e Corp Promise A Two Yer Limited Warranty On All Gasoline Powered Consumer Products AR AP 2 Years 45 Days s of parts and labor are included, but the customer pays the transportation costs. Just return any residential product to an Authorized TOR Service Dealer or TOR Distributor.