Maintenance And Storage; Toro Snowthrower Safety - Toro 38624 Operator's Manual

Maintenance and Storage

• Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure 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 heaters, space heaters, or clothes
dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure.
• Always refer to the Operator's Manual for important
details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an
extended period.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
• Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow
to prevent freeze-up of the auger/impeller blades.

Toro Snowthrower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific
to Toro products or other safety information that you
must know.
• Rotating auger/impeller can cut off or injure
fingers or hands. Stay behind the handles and
away from the discharge opening while operating
the snow thrower. Keep your face, hands, feet,
and any other part of your body or clothing away
from moving or rotating parts.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, inspecting,
troubleshooting, or repairing the snow thrower, stop
the engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the wire
from the spark plug and keep it away from the
spark plug to prevent someone from accidentally
starting the engine.
• Before leaving the operating position, stop the
engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
• To unclog the discharge chute, stay in the operating
position and release the left hand (traction) lever.
While running the auger/impeller, push down on
the handles to raise the front of the snow thrower a
few inches (centimeters) off the pavement. Then lift
the handles quickly to bump the front of the snow
thrower on the pavement. Repeat if necessary until a
stream of snow comes out the discharge chute.
• If you cannot unclog the discharge chute by bumping
the front of the snow thrower, stop the engine,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and use the
clean-out tool; never use your hand.
• If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged,
illegible, or lost, repair or replace it before beginning
operation.
• Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
• Do not use the snow thrower 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.
• Perform only those maintenance instructions
described in this manual. Before performing any
maintenance, service, or adjustment, stop the engine,
remove the ignition key, and disconnect the wire
from the spark plug. If major repairs are ever needed,
contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
• Do not change the governor settings on the engine.
• When storing the snow thrower for more than
30 days, drain the fuel from the fuel tank to prevent
a potential hazard. Store fuel in an approved fuel
container. Remove the key from the ignition switch
before storing the snow thrower.
• Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories.
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