Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute - Toro 38624 Operator's Manual

– Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always
place containers on the ground, away from your
vehicle, before filling.
– When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a trailer with a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
– Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of
the fuel tank or container opening at all times,
until refueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle
lock-open device.
– Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled
fuel.
– If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
• Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by
the manufacturer for all units with electric starting
motors.
• Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel
or crushed rock surface.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while
the engine is running (except when specifically
recommended by manufacturer).
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may
be thrown from the machine.
Operation
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the snow thrower for any damage, and repair
the damage before restarting and operating the snow
thrower.
• 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 the snow
thrower, stop the engine and make certain the
auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent someone from
accidentally starting the engine.
• Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting
the engine and for transporting the snow thrower
in or out of the building. Open the outside doors;
exhaust fumes are dangerous.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
• Never operate the snow thrower without proper
guards, and other safety protective devices in place
and working.
• Never direct the discharge toward people or areas
where property damage can occur. Keep children
and others away.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when
operating in reverse.
• Disengage power to the auger/impeller when snow
thrower is transported or not in use.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel
weights, counterweights, or cabs).
• Never operate the snow thrower without good
visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and
keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
• Never touch a hot engine or muffler.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge
Chute
Hand contact with the rotating rotor blades inside the
discharge chute is the most common cause of injury
associated with snow throwers. Never use your hand to
clean out the discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
• Shut the engine off !
• Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have
stopped rotating.
• Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
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