Operator's Manual

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 2003 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contact us at www.Toro.com
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Printed in the USA
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Snowthrower Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance and Storage 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Snowthrower Safety 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Discharge Chute and
Worm Gear Assembly 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Lift Tube to the Snowthrower 8. . . . .
Installing the Idler Pulley Bracket 8. . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Guide Plate 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Snowthrower to the Tractor 9. . . . . .
Installing the Snowthrower Tension Spring 12. . . . .
Installing the Belt and Belt Spring 13. . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Chute Control Rod and Support 14. . .
Adjusting the Lift Springs 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) 15. . . . . . . . . .
Using the Attachment Power Lift 15. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Attachment Lift Lever 16. . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Discharge Chute 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for Throwing Snow 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 18. . . . . . . . .
Greasing and Lubrication 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Snowthrower Belt 20. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Snowthrower 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Skids 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Scraper Blade 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Drive Chain Tension 25. . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 28. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.