3. Replace the spring cover and hook the end of the
control cable into the bottom hole of the control bar.
4. Check the adjustment; refer to Checking the Cable.
Note:
After extended use, the drive belt may wear and lose
its proper belt tension. If the drive belt slips (continuously
squeals) under a heavy load, increase the belt tension by
inserting the spring end into the top hole of the control
bar. The belt may slip (squeal) in wet conditions; to dry out
the drive system, start the rotor and run it without a load
for 30 seconds.
Inspecting the Rotor Blades
Before each season, inspect the rotor blades for wear. When
a rotor blade edge has worn down to the wear indicator
hole, have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor
blades and the scraper (Figure 23)
Figure 23
1. Wear indicator hole
Storage
Storing the Snowthrower
•
Gasoline fumes are highly flammable, explosive,
and dangerous if inhaled. If you store the product
in an area with an open flame, the gasoline fumes
may ignite and cause an explosion.
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Do not store the snowthrower in a house (living
area), basement, or any other area where ignition
sources may be present, such as hot water and
space heaters, clothes dryers, furnaces, and other
like appliances.
Important:
Do not use the chute handle to lift the
snowthrower. This can damage the chute handle.
1. Add a fuel stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel in the fuel
tank as directed.
Note:
If you use Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel
Stabilizer Added), you do not need to add a fuel
stabilizer/conditioner.
2. Run the engine for 5 minutes to distribute the
conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
3. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
4. Use a hand pump to pump the fuel from the fuel tank
into an approved fuel container, or run the engine until
it stops.
5. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
6. Choke or prime the engine, start it a third time, and run
the engine until it will not start.
7. Slowly pull the recoil starter until you feel resistance due
to compression pressure, then stop.
8. Release the starter tension gradually by allowing the
rope to go back slowly to prevent the engine from
reversing due to compression pressure.
9. Dispose of unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to
local codes, or use it in your automobile.
Note:
Do not store stabilized fuel for more than 90
days.
10. Tighten all loose screws, bolts, and locknuts. Repair or
replace any damaged parts.
11. Clean the snowthrower thoroughly.
12. Cover the snowthrower and store it in a clean, dry place
out of the reach of children. Allow the engine to cool
before storing it in any enclosure.
Folding the Handle
1. Loosen the knobs and pull out the handle bolts.
2. Fold the upper handle forward (Figure 24).
Figure 24
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