Form No. 3326-372 Rev B 824 Power Throw Snowthrower Model No.
Warning Installing the Carburetor Heater Box . . . . . . . . . . Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freewheeling or Self-propel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . Snowthrowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . Checking the Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Training Write the product model and serial numbers in the space below: • Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. Model No. • Never allow children to operate the snowthrower. Never allow adults to operate the snowthrower without proper instruction. Serial No.
• Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on the handle. Walk; never run. Operation • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• Do not use the snowthrower on a roof. from accidentally starting the engine. If major repairs are ever needed, contact your Authorized Service Dealer. • Do not touch the engine while it is running or soon after it has stopped because the engine may be hot enough to cause a burn. Do not add oil or check the oil level in the crankcase while the engine is running. • Do not change the governor settings on the engine.
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. 53-7670 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard in auger 94-8079 Electric Start 824 8 HP 24” TM 63-3510 5 4 3 2 1 R1 R2 2. Chute direction control GRAPHIC # 100-3341 1. Forward drive speed settings 2. Speed selector 100-3412 1. Stop the engine before leaving the machine 2.
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.
Installing the Handle Assembly 5. Position the right side of the handle assembly against the right side of the snowthrower, align the handle mount holes with the holes in the side plate, and secure the right side of the handle assembly with 2 bolts and curved washers until they are finger tight. 1. Remove the tie straps that secure the control rods to the handle assembly. 2. Remove the axle pins from both wheels (Fig. 2) and slide the wheels outward on the axle approximately one inch (2.5 centimeters).
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.
Before Starting 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. Filling the Engine Crankcase with Oil 9. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight. The engine comes from the factory with only a few ounces of oil in the crankcase. Before starting the engine, add oil. The crankcase holds 26 ounces (0.
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. 2 1 3 4 • 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. m–4516 • 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.
6. Insert the ignition key (Fig. 15). 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. 1 7. Cover the hole in the center of the primer (Fig. 15) with your thumb and push in the primer 3 times, pausing a moment between pushes. m 4947 Figure 19 1. Green ground wire clip 8. For the recoil starter: A. Grasp the recoil starter handle (Fig.
Snowthrowing Tips 10. Move the speed selector (Fig. 14) to first gear, squeeze the traction control lever to the handgrip, and then release the traction control lever. If the snowthrower moves forward before engaging the traction drive control lever or after releasing the lever, see Adjusting the Traction Drive Belt on page 20. Danger When the snowthrower is in operation, the impeller and auger can be rotating and cut off or injure hands and feet.
• 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. If the front still tends to ride up, lift up on both handgrips to hold down the front of snowthrower. • If the wheels slip, shift the snowthrower into a lower gear to reduce the forward speed.
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. • Check the auger gearbox grease and add grease if necessary. Refer to Checking the Auger Gearbox Grease on page 19. • Adjust the skids and the scraper.2 Refer to Adjusting the Skids and the Scraper on page 19.
Caution If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. Checking the Engine Oil Level 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that the wire does not contact the spark plug (Fig. 18).
Adjusting the Speed Selector Adjust the speed selector linkage initially and when the snowthrower is slow, first gear has no speed, or the speed selector does not move into fifth gear. 1 3 2 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 651 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that the wire does not contact the plug (Fig. 18). Figure 22 1. Skid (2) 2. Flange nuts (4) 3. Auger side plate (2) 3. Move the speed selector (Fig.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that the wire does not contact the plug (Fig. 18). 4 3 5 6 7 3. Remove the 3 bolts that hold the belt cover in place and set the cover aside (Fig. 24). 8 1 1 9 10 11 2 m-3331 Figure 26 2 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 m-4040 Figure 24 1. Upper belt cover 2. Bolt (3) 4.
15. Install the engine pulley sheave, ensuring that the indexing rib in the engine pulley sheave aligns with the indexing notch in the engine pulley (Fig. 27). Important Do not operate the snowthrower if the auger and the impeller rotate when you disengage the auger/impeller drive control lever. 16. Install the washer, lock washer, and crankshaft bolt that secures the engine pulley sheave (Fig. 27). Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Drive Belt Note: Do not to pinch the auger/impeller drive belt (Fig. 27).
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that the wire does not contact the plug (Fig. 18). Lubricating the Snowthrower 3. Remove the 3 bolts that hold the belt cover in place and set the cover aside (Fig. 24). Lightly lubricate all moving parts of the snowthrower after every 15 operating hours and at the end of the snowthrowing season. 4. Loosen the auger brake arm assembly by loosening the rear screw and removing the front screw that fasten the auger brake arm assembly to the frame (Fig.
Replacing the Spark Plug Use a Champion RJ-19LM or equivalent spark plug. Install a new plug after every 100 operating hours. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Clean any debris from around the base of the spark plug. m-3331 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 18). Figure 32 4. Remove the spark plug. 7. Wipe up any excess oil. 5. Examine the spark plug and replace it if it is cracked, fouled, dirty, or if the electrodes are worn. 8.
3. Use an oil can to squirt 2 teaspoons of oil into the spark plug hole. 5. Loosen the hose clamp that secures the fuel line to the valve and slide the fuel line off the fuel shutoff valve (Fig. 20). 4. Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to 15 ft-lb (20.4 N m). If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten the plug firmly. Do not connect the wire to the plug. 6. Open the fuel shutoff valve and allow the fuel to drain out of the fuel tank into the drain pan. 7.
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.
Gas Powered Snow Products The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee A Two-Year Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered Owner Responsibilities The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Toro Product used for normal residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase.
