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 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power Level 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration Level 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Auger/Impeller Housing 8. . . . . . . . .
Installing the Shift Rod 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Discharge Chute 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Chute Control Gear 10. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Skids 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Engine Crankcase with Oil 11. . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline 12. . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Tire Pressure 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule 13. . . . . . . . . .
Operation 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Controls 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Carburetor Heater Box 14. . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Carburetor Heater Box 14. . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Power Shift Feature 15. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freewheeling or Self-propel Drive 16. . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Headlight 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snowthrowing Tips 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 18. . . . . . . . .
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Checking the Engine Oil Level 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level 19. . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Skids and the Scraper 20. . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Traction Drive Belt 20. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Drive Belt 21. . . . . . . .
Replacing the Drive Belts 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Engine Oil 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating the Drive Chain 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Drive Chain 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Spark Plug 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Fuel Tank 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Fuel System 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Engine 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Snowthrower 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.