Toro 260010001 Operator's Manual page 9

Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise
to the Off position (Figure 16).
Figure 16
Starting the Rotor Blades
To start the rotor blades, squeeze the control bar toward the
handle until the snowthrower begins to pivot (Figure 17).
Figure 17
Stopping the Rotor Blades
To stop the rotor blades, release the control bar (Figure 18).
Figure 18
Note: When you release the control bar, the rotor blades
stop, but the engine continues to run.
Starting the Traction Drive
To start the traction drive, slowly squeeze the control bar
toward the handle. The front of the snowthrower pivots
downward. When the rotor blades touch the ground,
the snowthrower begins to move forward. Squeezing the
control bar completely to the handle provides maximum
traction.
Stopping the Traction Drive
To stop the traction drive, partially release the control bar
until the rotor blades lift off the ground, disengaging the
traction drive. Releasing the control bar completely stops
both the traction drive and the rotor blades.
Adjusting the Discharge Chute
To adjust the discharge chute, move the chute handle and
the chute deflector handle as shown (Figure 19).
Figure 19
1. Chute handle
Preventing Freeze-up after Use
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Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving
parts from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and remove ice and snow from
the snowthrower.
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With the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle
several times and push the electric start button once
(if applicable) to prevent the recoil and electric starters
from freezing up.
Operating Tips
The rotor blades can throw stones, toys, and other
foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to
the operator or to bystanders.
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Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects that
the rotor blades could pick up and throw.
•
Keep all children and pets away from the area
of operation.
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Remove the snow as soon as possible after it falls.
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The snowthrower clears down to the ground and
propels itself forward when you engage the traction
drive.
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2. Chute deector handle