Never attempt to make any adjustments while the housing. engine is running, except when specifically Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and recommended by Toro. inspecting the snowthrower and before Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures unclogging the discharge chute, stop the engine before starting to clear snow.
To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as to keep the Toro all Toro. Do not use “Will Fit” necessary. replacement parts and accessories as they could cause a safety hazard.
Stability Ratings Note: On traction units with a rear operator platform, the snowthrower is rated for use without the counterweight. If you use the counterweight with the snowthrower, the To determine the degree of slope you can traverse with the traction unit will be less stable in the front and side uphill snowthrower installed on a traction unit, find the stability positions.
Installing the Discharge Chute 2. Locate the hole in the side plate of the frame (Fig. 4) that is located just behind and to the left of the left handle. If there is no hole, complete the following: Install the deflector shield and the discharge chute assembly onto the snowthrower housing with three A.
Operation DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD The rotating impeller/auger can cut off fingers, hands, or other body parts. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Contact with the rotating impeller/auger can cause severe injury or death. 1290a HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Figure 5 Stay away from the discharge and auger 1.
Maintenance Service Interval Chart Initial Storage Service Operation Hours Hours Hours Hours Service Auger gearbox–check oil Discharge chute–check and adjust Skids–adjust as required Scraper blade–check\replace CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.
2. While holding the bracket in place, tighten the 1. Raise the snowthrower a foot off of the ground and mounting screws. stop the engine. 2. Remove the nuts, washers, carriage bolts, and scraper Adjusting the Skids blade (Fig. 9). 3.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Snowthrower does not operate. 1. Hydraulic coupler not 1. Check and tighten all couplers. completely connected 2. Damaged hydraulic coupler 2. Check couplers and replace any that are damaged. 3. An obstruction in a hydraulic 3.