Form No. 3327-970 824 Power Throw Snowthrower Model No.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. Adjusting the Skids and the Scraper . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Speed Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Traction Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Traction Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Drive Belt . . . . . . . . Replacing the Auger/Impeller Drive Belt . . . . . . . Lubricating the Snowthrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Engine Oil . . . . . . .
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating the snowthrower in reverse. 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.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels when necessary. • Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the auger/impeller housing or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. • Run the engine run for a few minutes after clearing the snow to prevent the auger/impeller from freezing. • When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain that the auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped.
• When storing the snowthrower for more than 30 days, drain the fuel from the fuel tank to prevent a potential hazard. Store fuel in an approved fuel container. Remove the key from the ignition switch before storing the snowthrower. Sound Power This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 108 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 2000/14/EC. • To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
Safety and Instruction Decals 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. 94-2568 94-2558 1. Cutting/dismemberment in impeller and auger hazard—keep bystanders away 1. Cutting/dismemberment in impeller hazard—stay away from moving parts, and stop the engine and remove the key before performing maintenance 100-3411 1. Traction drive 2. Squeeze the control handle to engage 3.
Tecumseh Part No. 35077 1. Key ignition 2. Engage to start the engine 3. Disengage to stop the engine 4. 5. 6. 7. Fast Increasing scale Slow Stop the engine Tecumseh Part No. 36501 1. Primer Tecumseh Part No. 37119 1.
Assembly Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts DESCRIPTION QTY.
3. Hold the handle assembly in the installation position and insert the upper traction rod through the loop in the lower traction rod (Fig. 3). 3 1 4 2 Figure 4 3 1. Inner axle hole and wheel hub 2 1 2. Outer axle hole 3. Axle pin m-4039 Note: To use tire chains (optional), install the axle pins through the outer axle holes. Figure 3 1. Lower traction rod 2. Loop 3. Upper traction rod 473 4. Left side of handle assembly Installing the Speed Selector Rod 1. Pull the speed selector arm (Fig.
2 1 3 1 2 4 m-2670 m-2628 Figure 6 1. Trunnion Figure 8 2. Speed selector rod 1. Traction control lever 2. Approximately 5 inches (12.7 centimeters) 4. Install the speed selector rod into the selector arm, add one flat washer on the rod, and secure it with a cotter pin (Fig. 5). 4. Move the speed selector (Fig. 14) into fifth gear. Note: If the speed selector does not move into fifth gear or does not meet your speed requirements, adjust the speed selector.
Installing the Chute Control Rod 2. Install the lower link through the outer hole in the lower control rod as shown in Figure 9. 3. Insert the upper control rod through the loop in the lower link (Fig. 9). 1. Assemble the chute control bracket and rod to the left side of the handle assembly with the bolt and the locknut as shown in Figure 11. 4. Thread a flange locknut (flange side up) onto the bottom of the upper control rod below the loop in the lower link (Fig. 9). Note: Leave the locknut loose. 5.
8. If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour only enough oil into the filler hole to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick. Before Starting Filling the Engine Crankcase with Oil Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and run the engine; engine damage will result. Drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads Full. The engine comes from the factory with only a few ounces of oil in the crankcase. Before starting the engine, add oil.
Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule Danger When fueling, under certain circumstances, a static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and damage property. Review the Recommended Maintenance Schedule on page 18. You may need to perform one or more additional procedures before or soon after you begin operating the snowthrower. • Always place gasoline containers on the ground and away from your vehicle before filling.
• Discharge Chute Control (Fig. 14)—Rotate the discharge chute control clockwise to move the discharge chute to the left; counterclockwise to move the chute to the right. 1 • Chute Deflector Handle (Fig. 14)—Move the deflector handle forward to move the snow stream down; move it rearward to move the snow stream up. 934 • Fuel Shutoff Valve (Fig. 14)—Close the valve by rotating it clockwise. Open the valve by rotating it counterclockwise. Close the valve when you do not use the snowthrower. Figure 16 1.
2 3 1 1 m 4947 726 Figure 19 Figure 18 1. Fuel line 2. Hose clamp 1. Green ground wire clip 7. Install the choke knob. 3. Fuel shutoff valve 5. Rotate the choke (Fig. 15) to the On position. 8. Insert the ignition key. 6. Insert the ignition key (Fig. 15). 9. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 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.
Stopping the Engine Snowthrowing Tips 1. Engage the auger to clear any remaining snow from inside the housing. Danger 2. Run the engine for a few minutes to dry off any accumulated moisture. When the snowthrower is in operation, the impeller and auger can be rotating and cut off or injure hands and feet. 3. Release the auger/impeller drive control lever and the traction control lever (Fig. 14).
• Do not overload the snowthrower by clearing snow at too fast a rate. If the engine slows down, shift the snowthrower into a lower gear to reduce the forward speed. • In wet or slushy conditions, maintain maximum engine speed, and do not overload the engine to prevent clogging the discharge chute. • If the front of the snowthrower tends to ride up, reduce the forward speed by shifting the snowthrower into a lower gear.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Initially • Check the engine oil level.1 Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 19. • Adjust the skids and the scraper.2 Refer to Adjusting the Skids and the Scraper on page 19. • Adjust the speed selector.3 Refer to Adjusting the Speed Selector on page 20. 1 Hour • Inspect and adjust the traction drive belt.
Checking the Engine Oil Level Every time you use the snowthrower, first ensure that the oil level is between the Add and the Full marks on the dipstick. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Move the snowthrower to a level surface to ensure an accurate oil level reading. 3. Clean around the dipstick (Fig. 13). 1 4. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out (Fig. 13). 652 Figure 20 1. Pipe plug 5. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth. 6.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that the wire does not contact the plug (Fig. 17). 6. Support the auger blades so that they are 1/8 inch (3 millimeters) off the ground (Fig. 22). 3. Move the speed selector (Fig. 14) on the control panel to the R2 (Reverse) position. 3 4. Remove the cotter pin and the flat washer (Fig. 5). 2 5. Pull the speed selector rod out of the hole in the speed selector arm (Fig. 5). 2 6.
3. Remove the 3 bolts that hold the belt cover in place and set the cover aside (Fig. 23). 4 3 5 6 7 1 2 m-4040 8 Figure 23 1. Upper belt cover 9 2. Bolt (3) 1 4. Loosen the auger brake arm assembly by loosening the rearmost screw and removing the front screw (Fig. 24). 11 2 m-3331 Figure 25 1. Traction idler pulley 2. Idler pulley 3. Bolt, washer, and lock washer 4. Traction drive belt 5. Engine pulley 6. Auger/impeller drive belt 1 2 3 7. Belt guide 8. Engine pulley sheave 9.
2 4 1 5 3 1 m-2677 m-2678 Figure 26 1. Traction drive belt 2. Engine pulley 3. Indexing rib in indexing notch Figure 28 4. Engine pulley sheave 5. Auger/impeller drive belt 1. Tabs in holes 19. Have someone squeeze the auger/impeller drive control lever (Fig. 14) against the handgrip, and install the belt guide using 2 bolts, 2 washers, and 2 lock washers. 14.
Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Drive Belt 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that the wire does not contact the plug (Fig. 17). 3. Remove the 3 bolts that hold the belt cover in place and set the cover aside (Fig. 23). Operating the snowthrower with an auger/impeller drive belt that slips decreases the snowthrowing performance and damages the belt. Check the auger/impeller drive belt for the proper tension after the first operating hour, after every 5 operating hours thereafter.
Important Do not operate the snowthrower if the auger and the impeller rotate when you disengage the auger/impeller drive control lever. Lubricating the Snowthrower Lightly lubricate all moving parts of the snowthrower after every 15 operating hours and at the end of the snowthrowing season. 1 Important Do not get oil or grease on the rubber wheel or friction drive plate because the wheel will slip and the rubber may deteriorate. m-2679 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Changing the Engine Oil 1 Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours, after every 25 operating hours, and at the end of the snowthrowing season. If possible, run the engine just before changing the oil because warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. 110 Figure 33 1. 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that the wire does not contact the spark plug (Fig. 17). 7.
2. Clean the snowthrower. Storage 3. Touch up chipped surfaces with paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer. Sand affected areas before painting, and use a rust preventative to prevent the metal parts from rusting. Warning 4. Tighten any loose fasteners. Repair or replace any damaged parts. Gasoline fumes are highly flammable, explosive, and dangerous if inhaled. If the product is stored in an area with an open flame, the gasoline fumes may ignite and cause an explosion. 5.
Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your snowthrower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 18 for more information. If a problem continues, see an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem Electric starter does not turn (electric-start models only) Engine does not start or starts hard Engine runs rough Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. The power cord is disconnected at the outlet or the snowthrower. 1.
Problem Engine runs, but the snowthrower discharges snow poorly or not at all Snowthrower does not properly clear the snow off the surface Possible Causes Corrective Action 3. The fuel tank is nearly empty or contains stale fuel. 3. Drain and fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline (not more than 30 days old). If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 4. The spark plug wire is loose. 4. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 5.