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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

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.

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 10

).

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Figure 10

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.

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Summary of Contents for Power Clear 721 R-C

Page 1: ...nd has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol Figure 2 which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions g000502 Figure 2 Safety alert symbol This manual uses 2 words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention Impo...

Page 2: ...le 7 Product Overview 8 Specifications 8 Attachments Accessories 8 Operation 9 Before Operation 9 Before Operation Safety 9 Filling the Fuel Tank 9 Checking the Engine Oil Level 10 During Operation 11 During Operation Safety 11 Starting the Engine 11 Engaging the Rotor Blades 12 Disengaging the Rotor Blades 12 Shutting Off the Engine 12 Adjusting the Discharge Chute and Chute Deflector 12 Clearing...

Page 3: ...e engine Ensure that everyone using this product knows how to use it knows how to shut off the engine quickly and understands the warnings Shut off the engine whenever you leave the operating position for any reason Do not put your hands or feet near moving parts on the machine Do not operate the machine without all guards and other safety protective devices in place and working Keep clear of any ...

Page 4: ...ur hand in the chute remove the key and read the Operator s Manual before performing maintenance decal133 8061 133 8061 decal139 3505 139 3505 1 Insert the key press the primer 3 times move the choke lever to the left pull the recoil start handle and once the engine is running move the choke lever to the right 4 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders away 2 Warning read the Operator s Manual 5 Read ...

Page 5: ...Setup 1 Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure g287662 2 Installing the Recoil Start Guide and Rope No Parts Required Procedure g286483 5 ...

Page 6: ...3 Installing the Discharge Chute No Parts Required Procedure g287665 4 Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure g286445 6 ...

Page 7: ...5 Adjusting the Control Cable No Parts Required Procedure Refer to Adjusting the Control Cable page 15 7 ...

Page 8: ...cm 38754 84 lb 48 inches 21 inches 42 inches Attachments Accessories A selection of Toro approved attachments and accessories is available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro distributor or go to www Toro com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories To ensure optimum performance and continued safety...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval Before each use or daily Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary g293393 Figure 11 10 ...

Page 11: ... clearing snow disengage power to the auger Exercise extreme caution when operating the machine on walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running except as directed in the instructions After striking a foreign object shut off the engine remove the key and inspect the machine for damage Repair any damage before starting the ...

Page 12: ...trol bar Figure 14 g006457 Figure 14 Shutting Off the Engine To shut off the engine remove the key from the ignition Adjusting the Discharge Chute and Chute Deflector To raise or lower the angle of the chute deflector press the trigger on the chute deflector and move the chute deflector up or down To adjust the discharge chute move the chute handle g278630 Figure 15 1 Chute handle 2 Trigger 12 ...

Page 13: ...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 the machine in any enclosure When storing the machine for more than 30 days refer to Storage page 19 for important information Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze up of the collector and rotor Prevent...

Page 14: ...ing or storing it Always wear eye protection while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes from foreign objects that the machine may throw Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness to ensure that the machine is in safe working condition Do not change the governor settings on the engine Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories Checking and Ad...

Page 15: ...eavy 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 18 Then connect the spring to the adjustor link and adjust the control cable g006587 Figure 18 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 Note T...

Page 16: ...lace an oil drain pan under the oil drain plug remove the plug and tip the machine backward and drain the used oil in the pan Figure 20 g286519 Figure 20 1 Oil drain plug 4 After draining the used oil return the machine to the operating position 5 Install the oil drain plug and tighten it securely 6 Clean around the oil fill dipstick 7 Unscrew the dipstick and remove it Figure 21 g006316 Figure 21...

Page 17: ...il level in the engine is too low or too high and you run the engine you may damage the engine 13 Install the dipstick into the oil fill tube securely 14 Recycle the used oil properly Replacing the Spark Plug Service Interval Every 100 hours Replace the spark plug WARNING Replacing the spark plug while the engine is hot can result in burns Wait until the engine is cool to replace the spark plug Us...

Page 18: ...w drive belt routing it as shown in Figure 27 g008317 Figure 27 1 Brake spring install on idler arm here 3 Engine pulley 2 Idler pulley 4 Rotor pulley Note Route the new drive belt first around the engine pulley then the idler pulley and finally around the loose rotor pulley positioned just above the rotor shaft Figure 26 6 Install the rotor pulley onto the rotor shaft Figure 26 7 Install the curv...

Page 19: ... engine for 10 minutes to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system 3 Shut off the engine allow it to cool and siphon the fuel tank or run the engine until it shuts off 4 Start the engine and run it until it shuts off 5 Choke or prime the engine 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 into a...

Page 20: ...to restaurants grocery stores hotels schools and hospitals and on a wide variety of products Additionally some online and mail order retailers provide Prop 65 warnings on their websites or in catalogs How do the California warnings compare to federal limits Prop 65 standards are often more stringent than federal and international standards There are various substances that require a Prop 65 warnin...

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