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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 16)
for important details.
Preventing Freeze-up after Use
•
Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving
parts from freezing. Shut off the engine, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and remove ice and snow from the
machine.
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first hour
After the first 2 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 100 hours
Yearly
Yearly or before storage
Maintenance Safety
Read the following safety 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.
Maintenance Procedure
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
• Change the engine oil.
• Inspect the auger cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Inspect the transmission cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Check the engine-oil level and add oil if necessary.
• Replace the spark plug.
• Check the skids and adjust them if necessary.
• Inspect the throwing edges and have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the
throwing edges and scraper if necessary.
• Change the engine oil.
• Inspect the auger cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Inspect the transmission cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Check the tire pressure.
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
• Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the drive belt and replace it if necessary.
• Prepare the machine for storage.
•
Clean off any snow and ice from the base of the chute.
•
Rotate the discharge chute left and right to free it from
any ice buildup.
•
With the ignition key in the O
recoil-start handle several times to prevent the recoil
starter from freezing up.
•
In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and moving
parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force when
trying to operate frozen controls. If you have difficulty
operating any control or part, start the engine and let it
run for a few minutes.
•
Do not use the chute control to attempt to move a frozen
discharge chute. Hold down the blue knob and use your
hands to rotate the chute.
•
Transporting the machine in an open trailer or vehicle can
cause the controls or discharge chute to freeze.
•
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
necessary.
•
Do not change the governor settings on the engine.
•
Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories.
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