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Power Clear
Single-Stage Snowthrowers

The Toro Warranty and

The Toro 2-Year GTS Starting Guarantee

A Two-Year Full Warranty (45 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial Use)

The Toro Starting Guarantee

The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant
to an agreement between them, jointly guarantee that your Toro GTS
(Guaranteed to Start) engine, when used for residential purposes*, will start
on the first or second pull for two (2) years from the date of purchase, if you
provide the routine maintenance it requires, or we will fix it free of charge.
The GTS Starting Guarantee does not apply under commercial use.

This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay
transportation costs.

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to
an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the Toro Product
listed below if used for residential purposes*, if defective in materials or
workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component
for the period listed below.

This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay
transportation costs.

The following time periods apply from the original date of purchase:

Products

Warranty Period

Power Clear Snowthrowers and Attachments 2 years

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use

Gas-powered Toro Products used for commercial, institutional, or rental
use, are warranted for 45 days against defects in materials or workmanship.
Components failing due to normal wear are not covered by this warranty.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or
workmanship, follow this procedure:

1.

Contact any Authorized Toro Service Dealer to arrange service at
their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, access our web
site at www.Toro.com. You may also call the numbers listed in item #3
to use the 24-hour Toro Dealer locator system.

2.

Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the
Service Dealer. The dealer will diagnose the problem and determine if
it is covered under warranty.

3.

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s
analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at:

Toro Warranty Company
Customer Care Department, RLC Division
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Toll free at 866-336-5205 (U.S. customers)
Toll free at 866-854-9033 (Canadian customers)

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance
procedures described in the

Operator's Manual

. Such routine maintenance,

whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

There is no other express warranty except for special emission system
coverage and engine warranty coverage on some products. This express
warranty does not cover the following:

Cost of regular maintenance or replacement of wear parts, such
as rotor blades (paddles), scraper blades, belts, fuel, lubricants, oil
changes, spark plugs, light bulbs, cable/linkage or brake adjustments

Any product or part which has been altered or misused or requires
replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance

Pickup and delivery charges

Operational misuse, neglect, or accidents

Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than an Authorized Toro
Service Dealer

Repairs necessary due to failure to follow recommended fuel
procedure (consult

Operator's Manual

for more details)

Removing contaminants from the fuel system is not covered

Use of old fuel (more than one month old) or fuel which contains
more than 10% ethanol or more that 15% MTBE

Failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non-use
over one month

Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties due to the
following:

Failure to follow proper maintenance procedures

Snowthrower auger/paddles striking an object

Contaminants in the fuel system

Improper fuel (consult your

Operator's Manual

if in doubt)

Failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non-use
over one month

Special operational conditions where starting may require more than
two pulls:

First time starts after extended period of non-use over three
months or seasonal storage

Improper starting procedures

Starting in -10° F (-23° C) or below temperatures

If you are having difficulty starting your unit, please check the

Operator's

Manual

to ensure that you are using the correct starting procedures. This

can save an unnecessary visit to a Service Dealer.

General Conditions

All repairs covered by these warranties must be performed by an Authorized
Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement parts. Repair by an
Authorized Toro Service Dealer is your sole remedy under this warranty.

Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for
indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the
use of the Toro Products covered by these warranties, including any
cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during
reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use pending completion of
repairs under these warranties.

Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.

Countries Other than the United States or Canada

Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain
guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining
guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

Australian Consumer Law:

Australian customers will find details relating to the Australian Consumer Law either inside the box or at your local Toro

Dealer.

*Residential purposes means use of the product on the same lot as your home. Use at more than one location, or institutional or rental use, is considered
commercial use, and the commercial use warranty would apply.

374-0312 Rev A

 

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Page 1: ...aler or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your machine ready Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the machine Write the numbers in the space provided Figure 1 1 Model and serial number location Model No Serial No This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol Figure 2 which signals a...

Page 2: ...Unfolding the Handle 4 2 Installing the Discharge Chute 4 3 Filling the Engine with Oil 5 4 Adjusting the Control Cable 5 Product Overview 6 Operation 7 Before Operation 7 Safety 7 Filling the Fuel Tank 7 Checking the Engine Oil Level 7 During Operation 8 Safety 8 Starting the Engine 8 Engaging the Rotor Blades 10 Disengaging the Rotor Blades 10 Shutting Off the Engine 10 Adjusting the Discharge C...

Page 3: ...ated near areas of potential danger Replace damaged decals 94 2577 1 To engage the rotor blades hold the control bar against the handle 2 To disengage the rotor blades release the control bar 115 5698 Order Part No 117 9121 1 Cutting dismemberment hazards impeller and auger do not place your hand in the chute remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintena...

Page 4: ...locks until you can move the handle freely and rotate the handle to the operating position Figure 4 Figure 4 1 U shaped handle lock 2 2 Handle knobs 2 Insert the end of the U shaped handle lock into the open hole in the handle and tighten the handle knobs until they are snug Figure 5 Note The handle knobs contain nyloc nuts that require more pressure to tighten fully to prevent the handle from com...

Page 5: ...l the engine Max fill 0 60 L 20 oz type automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SJ SL or higher Use Figure 8 below to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected Figure 8 1 Move the machine to a level surface 2 Clean around the oil fill cap Figure 9 Figure 9 1 Oil fill cap 3 Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove it 4 With the machine in the operati...

Page 6: ...ontrol Cable page 13 Product Overview Figure 10 1 Chute deflector trigger 8 Electric start button 2 Discharge chute 9 Ignition key 3 Fuel tank cap 10 Choke lever 4 Control bar 11 Oil drain plug 5 Quick Shoot control 12 Oil fill cap 6 Recoil start handle 13 Chute deflector 7 Primer 6 ...

Page 7: ...nol E15 by volume is not approved for use Never use gasoline that contains more than 10 ethanol by volume such as E15 contains 15 ethanol E20 contains 20 ethanol or E85 contains 85 ethanol Using unapproved gasoline may cause performance problems and or engine damage which may not be covered under warranty Do not use gasoline containing methanol Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel con...

Page 8: ...for use only on paved surfaces Do not use the machine on a roof Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running except when specifically recommended by manufacturer Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic After striking a foreign object shut off the engine remove the ignition key thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage and repair the damage before starting and operating th...

Page 9: ...epair the damaged cord immediately Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for assistance Figure 18 Important Run the electric starter no more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on then 5 seconds off Running the electric starter extensively can overheat and damage it If the engine does not start after this series of attempts wait at least 40 minutes to allow the starter to cool before attempting...

Page 10: ... Figure 21 Figure 21 Adjusting the Discharge Chute and Chute Deflector To adjust the discharge chute press the trigger of the Quick Shoot control on the right hand side of the handle and move it up or down along the handle Moving the control down the handle rotates the discharge chute to the left moving the control up the handle rotates the discharge chute to the right Figure 22 Figure 22 To raise...

Page 11: ...nwind whenever possible After Operation Safety Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water heaters space heaters or clothes dryers Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure When storing the machine for more than 30 days refer to Storage page 19 for important details Preventing Freeze up after Use Let the e...

Page 12: ...ety precautions before performing any maintenance on the machine Before performing any maintenance service or adjustment shut off the engine and remove the key If major repairs are ever needed contact an Authorized Service Dealer Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the machine is in safe working condition Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as ne...

Page 13: ...eals under a heavy load disconnect the spring from the adjustor link and move the upper end of the spring to the hole that is further from the pivot point in the control bar Figure 27 Then connect the spring to the adjustor link and adjust the control cable Figure 27 1 Remove the upper end of spring from this hole 3 Pivot point 2 Insert the upper end of spring into this hole 4 Upper end of spring ...

Page 14: ...cap and remove it Figure 30 8 With the machine in the operating position carefully pour oil into the oil fill hole to the point of overflow Figure 32 Note You may tip the machine forward handle up to make adding oil easier Remember to return the machine to the operating position before checking the oil level Important Do not tip the machine all the way forward onto its nose or fuel may leak out of...

Page 15: ...chute 4 Remove the 4 screws that secure the shroud Figure 34 Figure 34 1 Screw 4 3 Spark plug 2 Shroud 4 Spark plug wire 5 Remove the fuel tank cap 6 Remove the shroud Figure 34 7 Install the fuel tank cap 8 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 9 Clean around the spark plug 10 Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head Important Replace a cracked fouled or dirty spark plug Do not clean the el...

Page 16: ...ng the 3 bolts as shown in Figure 37 Figure 37 1 Drive belt cover 6 Drive belt 2 Bolt 3 7 Rotor shaft 3 Rotor pulley bolt 8 Brake spring unhook from idler arm here 4 Curved washer 9 Idler pulley 5 Rotor pulley 10 Engine pulley 2 Unhook the brake spring from the idler arm to release the belt tension Figure 37 3 Remove the screw and curved washer that holds the rotor pulley Figure 37 4 Remove the ro...

Page 17: ... the Quick Shoot cable Figure 39 or the discharge chute does not rotate left and right in equal angles adjust the Quick Shoot control cables Figure 39 1 13 mm 1 2 inch maximum slack 1 Loosen the 2 Quick Shoot control cable clamps Figure 40 Figure 40 1 Cable clamps 2 Position the Quick Shoot control between the 2 arrows located on the right side of the upper handle Figure 41 Figure 41 1 Arrows 3 Ro...

Page 18: ...n the lower cable clamp securely Figure 43 Figure 43 1 Lower cable casing 5 Pull the upper cable casing forward until you remove the slack in the cable and tighten the screw on the upper cable clamp securely Figure 44 Figure 44 1 Upper cable casing Note Do not over tension the cables If the cables are over tensioned the Quick Shoot will be hard to operate 18 ...

Page 19: ...gine start it a third time and run the engine until it does not start 6 Drain the fuel in the carburetor through the carburetor drain bolt Figure 36 into an approved gasoline container 7 Dispose of unused fuel properly Recycle it according to local codes or use it in your automobile 8 While the engine is still warm change the engine oil Refer to Changing the Engine Oil page 14 9 Remove the spark p...

Page 20: ...Notes ...

Page 21: ...Notes ...

Page 22: ...anted part and Identical in all material respects to the parts as described in the application for certification The warranty period begins on the date the small off road engine equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser The warranted period is two years or the duration of The Toro Warranty whichever is longer Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below the warranty on evapor...

Page 23: ...mp Fuel line fittings and clamps Fuel tank cap and tether Carbon canister 2 Air Induction System Air cleaner Intake manifold Crankcase vent and line s Purge line and fittings 3 Ignition System Spark plug s and wire s Magneto ignition system 4 Catalytic Exhaust System Catalytic converter Exhaust manifold Air injector system and valve s 5 Miscellaneous Items Used in Emission Control System Valves sw...

Page 24: ...s oil changes spark plugs light bulbs cable linkage or brake adjustments Any product or part which has been altered or misused or requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance Pickup and delivery charges Operational misuse neglect or accidents Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than an Authorized Toro Service Dealer Repairs necessary due to failure to foll...

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