Operator's Manual

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Danger
Gasoline is highly flammable; it can ignite and
cause serious personal injury.
• Drain gasoline outdoors.
• Drain gasoline from a cold engine only.
• Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.
• Do not drain gasoline near any open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Do not smoke a cigar, a cigarette, or a pipe when
handling gasoline.
3. Remove the fuel tank cap and use a hand pump to pump
the fuel into an approved fuel container.
4. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stops. Repeat
this step 2 more times to ensure that the fuel tank and
the carburetor are empty.
Storage
Important Store the snowthrower in its operating
position and on its wheels. Storing the snowthrower on its
front housing may cause hard starting.
Warning
Gasoline fumes are highly flammable, explosive,
and dangerous if inhaled. If you store the product
in an area with an open flame, the gasoline fumes
may ignite and cause an explosion.
Do not store the snowthrower 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.
Preparing the Fuel System
1. Add a fuel stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel in the fuel
tank as directed.
Note: If you use Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel Stabilizer
Added), you do not need to add a fuel
stabilizer/conditioner.
2. Run the engine for 5 minutes to distribute the
conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
3. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
4. Use a hand pump to pump the fuel from the fuel tank
into an approved fuel container, or run the engine until
it stops.
5. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
6. Choke or prime the engine, start it a third time, and run
the engine until it will not start.
7. Dispose of unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to
local codes, or use it in your automobile.
Note: Do not store stabilized fuel for more than 90 days.
Preparing the Engine
Follow this procedure to prevent cylinder bore corrosion by
closing both the intake and exhaust ports of the engine.
1. Slowly pull the recoil starter until you feel resistance
due to compression pressure, then stop.
2. Release the starter tension gradually by allowing the
rope to go back slowly to prevent the engine from
reversing due to compression pressure.
Preparing the Snowthrower
1. Tighten all loose screws, bolts, and locknuts. Repair or
replace any damaged parts.
2. Clean the snowthrower thoroughly.
3. Cover the snowthrower and store it in a clean, dry place
out of the reach of children. Allow the engine to cool
before storing it in any enclosure.
Folding the Handle
You may fold the handle when you store your snowthrower.
1. Loosen the knobs and pull out the handle locks until the
upper handle rotates freely (Fig. 6).
2. Position the upper handle as shown in Figure 28.
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Figure 28
Note: To unfold the handle, refer to Unfolding the Handle
on page 8.