Operation
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Do not put 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 operating on or 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 wire from the spark-plug, thoroughly inspect the
machine for any damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the machine.
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If the machine 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 collector/impeller
housing or discharge guide, and when making any repairs,
adjustments, or inspections.
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When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the
collector/impeller and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
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Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting it
and for moving the machine 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 machine without proper guards, plates,
or other safety protective devices in place.
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Never operate the machine near glass enclosures,
automobiles, window wells, drop-offs, etc. without proper
adjustment of 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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Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Use care when reversing.
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Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in
front of the machine.
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Disengage power to the collector/impeller when machine
is transported or not in use.
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Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the manufacturer of machine (such as wheel weights,
counterweights, cabs, etc.).
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Never operate the machine without good visibility or
light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm
hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
•
Never operate the machine without good visibility or
light.
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Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine
unattended. Shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop
the engine and remove the key.
Maintenance and Storage
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Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure the machine 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, clothes dryers, etc. Allow the
engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
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Always refer to owner’s guide instructions for important
details if the machine is to be stored for an extended
period.
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Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, as
necessary.
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Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.
Toro Snowthrower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to Toro
products or other safety information that you must know.
•
Rotating rotor blades can injure fingers or hands.
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.
•
Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and inspecting the
machine, and before unclogging the discharge chute,
stop
the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
•
Use the snow cleanout tool,
not your hands
, to remove
obstructions from the discharge chute.
•
Before
leaving the operating position, stop the engine,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
•
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that could get caught
in moving parts.
•
If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, illegible, or
lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation. Also,
tighten any loose fasteners.
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Do not
smoke while handling gasoline.
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Do not
use the machine on a roof.
•
Do not touch the engine while it is running or soon after
it has stopped because the engine may be hot enough to
cause a burn.
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Perform only those maintenance instructions described in
this manual. Before performing any maintenance, service,
or adjustment, stop the engine, remove the key, and
disconnect the wire from the spark plug. If major repairs
are ever needed, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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Do not change the governor settings on the engine.
•
When storing the machine for more than 30 days, drain
the fuel from the fuel tank to prevent a potential hazard.
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