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– Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
– Replace the fuel tank cap securely and wipe up
any spilled fuel.
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Adjust the auger housing height to clear a gravel
or crushed-rock surface.
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Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine is running, except where specifically
recommended by Toro.
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Let the engine and the snowthrower adjust to the
outdoor temperature before starting to clear
snow.
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Operating any powered machine can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while
operating, adjusting, or repairing the
snowthrower.
Operation
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Do not put your hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
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Exercise extreme caution when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the ignition key, thoroughly inspect the
snowthrower for any damage, and repair the
damage before operating the snowthrower.
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If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
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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.
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When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain that the auger/impeller and all moving
parts have stopped. Remove the ignition key to
prevent someone from accidentally starting the
engine.
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Do not run the engine indoors, except when
starting it and for moving the snowthrower in or
out of the building. Open the outside doors;
exhaust fumes are dangerous.
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Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.
Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep
slopes.
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Never operate the snowthrower without proper
guards or other safety devices in place.
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Never operate the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles, window wells, and
drop-offs without properly adjusting the snow
discharge angle. Keep children and pets away.
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Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
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Look behind and use care when backing up with
the snowthrower.
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Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone in front of the unit.
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Disengage the power to the auger/impeller when
the snowthrower is being transported or when not
in use.
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Use only attachments and accessories approved
by Toro, such as wheel weights, counterweights,
and cabs. (Contact an Authorized Service Dealer
for accessories available for your snowthrower.)
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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.
Maintenance and Storage
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Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to be sure that the equipment is
in safe working condition.
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Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where ignition sources are
present, such as hot water and space heaters
and clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
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Always refer to this operator’s manual for
important details if the snowthrower is to be
stored for an extended period.
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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels
when necessary.
Toro Snowthrower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific
to Toro products or other safety information that you
must know.
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Rotating rotor auger/impeller can cut off or
injure fingers or hands. Stay behind the
handles and away from the discharge opening
while operating the snowthrower. Keep your
face, hands, feet, and any other part of your
body or clothing away from moving or
rotating parts.
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Before adjusting, cleaning, inspecting,
troubleshooting, or repairing the snowthrower,
stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop.
