Toro Snowthrower Safety; Maintenance And Storage - Toro 38611 Operator's Manual

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– Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.

– Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.

Never fill the fuel tank indoors.

– Replace the fuel tank cap securely and wipe up

any spilled fuel.

Adjust the auger housing height to clear a gravel

or crushed-rock surface.

Never attempt to make any adjustments while the

engine is running, except where specifically

recommended by Toro.

Let the engine and the snowthrower adjust to the

outdoor temperature before starting to clear

snow.

Operating any powered machine can result in

foreign objects being thrown into the eyes.

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while

operating, adjusting, or repairing the

snowthrower.

Operation

Do not put your hands or feet near or under

rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge

opening at all times.

Exercise extreme caution when crossing gravel

drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden

hazards or traffic.

After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,

remove the ignition key, thoroughly inspect the

snowthrower for any damage, and repair the

damage before operating the snowthrower.

If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop

the engine and check immediately for the cause.

Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

Stop the engine whenever you leave the

operating position, before unclogging the

auger/impeller housing or discharge chute, and

when making any repairs, adjustments, or

inspections.

When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make

certain that the auger/impeller and all moving

parts have stopped. Remove the ignition key to

prevent someone from accidentally starting the

engine.

Do not run the engine indoors, except when

starting it and for moving the snowthrower in or

out of the building. Open the outside doors;

exhaust fumes are dangerous.

Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.

Exercise extreme caution when changing

direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep

slopes.

Never operate the snowthrower without proper

guards or other safety devices in place.

Never operate the snowthrower near glass

enclosures, automobiles, window wells, and

drop-offs without properly adjusting the snow

discharge angle. Keep children and pets away.

Do not overload the machine capacity by

attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

Look behind and use care when backing up with

the snowthrower.

Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow

anyone in front of the unit.

Disengage the power to the auger/impeller when

the snowthrower is being transported or when not

in use.

Use only attachments and accessories approved

by Toro, such as wheel weights, counterweights,

and cabs. (Contact an Authorized Service Dealer

for accessories available for your snowthrower.)

Never operate the snowthrower without good

visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing,

and keep a firm hold on the handle. Walk; never

run.

Maintenance and Storage

Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for

proper tightness to be sure that the equipment is

in safe working condition.

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

and clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

Always refer to this operator's manual for

important details if the snowthrower is to be

stored for an extended period.

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels

when necessary.