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27. Keep snowthrower in safe operating condition
by keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Check
engine mounting bolts frequently to assure they
are tight.
28. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels,
as necessary.
29. Do not overspeed the engine by changing
governor settings. Recommended maximum
engine speed is 3500 rpm. To assure safety and
accuracy, check maximum engine speed (3500
rpm) with a tachometer.
30. Run the machine a few minutes after throwing
snow to prevent freeze-up of the
collector/impeller.
31. Never store snowthrower with fuel in fuel tank
inside a building where ignition sources such as
an open flame, sparks, hot water and space
heaters, and clothes dryers are present. Allow
engine to cool before storing in an enclosure
such as a garage or storage shed. NEVER
STORE SNOWTHROWER IN HOUSE
(LIVING AREA) OR BASEMENT
BECAUSE GASOLINE AND FUMES ARE
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE, EXPLOSIVE,
AND DANGEROUS IF INHALED.
32. When storing the snowthrower for an extended
time—off season storage or 30 days—drain
gasoline from fuel tank to prevent a potential
hazard. Store gasoline in a safety–approved red
metal container. Remove key from ignition
switch when storing snowthrower. Store key in a
memorable place.
33. At the time of manufacture, the snowthrower
conformed with or exceeded OPEI safety
standards in effect for snowthrowers. Therefore,
to ensure best performance and safety, purchase
genuine TORO replacement parts and
accessories to keep the TORO all TORO.
NEVER USE “WILL FIT” REPLACEMENT
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES.
34. For safety reasons, use only those accessories
and attachments recommended by The TORO
Company to ensure continued safety certification
of the product. Using unapproved accessories
and attachments could contribute to a potential
hazard.
Sound Pressure Level
This unit has a sound pressure at the operator’s ear of
90 dB(A), based on measurements of identical
machines per Directive 81/1051/EEC.
Sound Power Level
This unit has a sound power level of 101 LwA, based
on measurements of identical machines per Directive
79/113/EEC.
Vibration Level
This unit has a maximum hand-arm vibration level of
14.3 m/s
2
, based on measurements of identical
machines per EN 1033.
