During Operation; Safety; Starting The Engine - Toro 37781 Operator's Manual

1. Do not fill above the bottom of the fuel-tank neck.

During Operation

Safety

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Rotating auger blades can injure fingers or hands.
Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge
opening while operating the machine. Keep your face,
hands, feet, and any other part of your body or
clothing away from moving or rotating parts.
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Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where
property damage can occur.
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Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. Always be
sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on the handles.
Walk; never run.
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Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
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Never operate the machine without good visibility or
light.
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Look behind and use care when backing up with the
machine.
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When not actively clearing snow, disengage power to the
rotor blades.
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Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed
rock surface. This product is intended for use only on
paved surfaces.
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Do not use the machine on a roof.
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Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running (except when specifically recommended by
manufacturer).
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Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
Figure 17
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After striking a foreign object, shut off the engine,
remove the ignition key, thoroughly inspect the machine
for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting
and operating the machine.
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If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, shut off
the engine and check immediately for the cause.
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Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting
the engine and for transporting the machine in or out
of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes
are dangerous.
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Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
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Never touch a hot engine or muffler.
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Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before plugging
it into a power source. If the cord is damaged, do not
use it to start the machine. Replace the damaged cord
immediately. Unplug the power cord whenever you are
not starting the machine.

Starting the Engine

1. Check the engine-oil level; refer to
Engine-Oil Level (page
2. Turn the fuel-shutoff valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise
to open it (Figure
3. Insert the ignition key all the way in
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