Toro 38850, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Before Operation
Before Operation Safety
General Safety
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For electric-start models only: Use extension
cords and receptacles as specified in the manual.
Inspect the electrical cord before plugging it into
a power source. If the cord is damaged, replace
it. Unplug the power cord whenever you are not
starting the machine.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair, secure loose clothing, and do not wear loose
jewelry.
•
Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use the
machine, and remove all doormats, sleds, boards,
wires, and other foreign objects.
•
If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged,
illegible, or missing, repair or replace it before
beginning operation. Also, tighten any loose
fasteners.
•
Adjust the collector housing height to clear a
gravel or crushed-rock surface.
Fuel Safety
Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others.
•
To prevent a static charge from igniting the fuel,
place the container and/or machine on the ground
before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.
•
Fill the fuel tank outdoors when the engine is cold.
Replace the fuel cap securely and wipe up spills.
•
Do not handle fuel when smoking or around an
open flame or sparks.
•
Store fuel in an approved fuel container, out of the
reach of children.
•
When fuel is in the tank, tip the machine only as
directed in the instructions.
•
If you spill fuel on your clothing, change your
clothing immediately.
Filling the Fuel Tank
•
For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than
30 days old), unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).
•
Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15%
MTBE by volume is acceptable.
•
Do not use ethanol blends of gasoline (such
as E15 or E85) with more than 10% ethanol by
volume. Performance problems and/or engine
damage may result which may not be covered
under warranty.
•
Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
•
Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless you use a fuel
stabilizer.
•
Do not add oil to gasoline.
Do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck
(
Figure 13 ).
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Figure 13
Important:
For best results, purchase only the
quantity of fuel that you expect to use in 30 days.
Otherwise, you may use fuel stabilizer/conditioner
in the machine at all times to keep the fuel fresh
longer when used as directed by the fuel-stabilizer
manufacturer.
During Operation
During Operation Safety
General Safety
•
Shut off the engine before unclogging the
machine and always use a stick or the
snow-cleanout tool (if provided).
•
Stay behind the handles and away from the
discharge opening while operating the machine.
Keep your face, hands, feet, and any other part
of your body or clothing away from moving or
rotating parts.
•
Never direct the discharge toward people or areas
where property damage can occur.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
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