Table Of Contents - Toro Power Clear 518 Operator's Manual

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains a chemical
or chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or reproductive harm.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Important:
If you are using this machine above
1500 m (5,000 ft) for a continuous period, ensure
that the High Altitude Kit has been installed
so that the engine meets CARB/EPA emission
regulations. The High Altitude Kit increases
engine performance while preventing spark-plug
fouling, hard starting, and increased emissions.
Once you have installed the kit, attach the
high-altitude label next to the serial decal on the
machine. Contact any Authorized Toro Service
Dealer to obtain the proper High Altitude Kit and
high-altitude label for your machine. To locate
a dealer convenient to you, access our website
at www.Toro.com or contact our Toro Customer
Care Department at the number(s) listed in your
Emission Control Warranty Statement. Remove
the kit from the engine and restore the engine to
its original factory configuration when running the
engine under 1500 m (5,000 ft). Do not operate an
engine that has been converted for high-altitude
use at lower altitudes; otherwise, you could
overheat and damage the engine.
If you are unsure whether or not your machine has
been converted for high-altitude use, look for the
following label (Figure
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code
Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on
any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in
effective working order or the engine is constructed,
equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire.
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................... 1
Safety ....................................................................... 3
General Safety ................................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 3
Setup ........................................................................ 4
Installing the Handle ........................................... 4
Installing the Discharge Chute ............................ 4
Installing the Recoil-Start Handle........................ 4
Filling the Engine with Oil.................................... 4
Adjusting the Control Cable ................................ 4
Product Overview ..................................................... 5
Operation .................................................................. 5
Before Operation ................................................... 5
Before Operation Safety ..................................... 5
Filling the Fuel Tank ............................................ 6
Checking the Engine-Oil Level............................ 6
During Operation ................................................... 7
During Operation Safety ..................................... 7
Starting the Engine ............................................. 7
Engaging the Rotor Blades ................................. 9
Disengaging the Rotor Blades ............................ 9
Shutting Off the Engine....................................... 9
Adjusting the Discharge Chute and Chute
Deflector ....................................................... 10
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute ................ 10
Self-Propelling the Snowthrower ...................... 10
Operating Tips ................................................. 10
After Operation .....................................................11
After Operation Safety .......................................11
Preventing Freeze-up after Use .........................11
Maintenance ........................................................... 12
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 12
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 12
Checking and Adjusting the Control
Cable ............................................................ 12
Inspecting the Rotor Blades.............................. 13
Changing the Engine Oil ................................... 13
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 14
Replacing the Drive Belt ................................... 15
Storage ................................................................... 16
Storing the Machine.......................................... 16
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