Stopping The Engine; Unclogging The Discharge Chute; Preventing Freeze-Up; Operating Tips - Toro 38818 Operator's Manual

Stopping the Engine

1. Move the throttle to the Slow position, and then to the
Stop position (Figure 25).
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the ignition key.
4. Close the fuel shutoff valve by rotating it clockwise
(Figure 26).
5. Pull the recoil starter 3 or 4 times. This helps prevent
the recoil starter from freezing up.
6. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
Unclogging the Discharge
Chute
WARNING
If the auger/impeller is running but there is no
snow coming out of the discharge chute, the
discharge chute may be clogged.
Never use your hands to clear a clogged discharge
chute. This could result in personal injury.
Figure 25
Figure 26
If the discharge chute becomes clogged, stop the engine,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and use the clean-out
tool.

Preventing Freeze-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.
•
After using the machine, let the engine run for a few
minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing. Engage
the auger/impeller to clear any remaining snow from
inside the housing. Rotate the discharge chute control
to prevent it from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and remove all ice and snow from
the machine.
•
With the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle several
times to prevent the recoil starter from freezing up.

Operating Tips

DANGER
When the machine is in operation, the impeller and
auger can rotate and cut off or injure hands and feet.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, inspecting,
troubleshooting, or repairing the machine, stop
the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and
keep it away from the plug to prevent someone
from accidentally starting the engine.
• Remove an obstruction from the discharge
chute; refer to Unclogging the Discharge Chute.
If necessary, use the clean-out tool, not your
hands, to remove an obstruction from the
discharge chute.
• Stay behind the handles and away from the
discharge opening while operating the machine.
• Keep face, hands, feet, and any other part of
your body or clothing away from concealed,
moving, or rotating parts.
WARNING
The rotor blades can throw stones, toys, and other
foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to
the operator or to bystanders.
• Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects
that the rotor blades could pick up and throw.
• Keep all children and pets away from the area
of operation.
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