Product Overview; Operation; Before Operation; Before Operation Safety - Toro Power Clear 518 Operator's Manual

Product Overview

1. Control bar
2. Recoil-start handle
3. Spring cover
4. Fuel-tank cap
5. Chute handle
1. Spark plug
2. Oil-fill cap
3. Oil-drain plug
4. Choke lever
Figure 8
6. Chute-deflector trigger
7. Chute deflector
8. Discharge chute
9. Rotor blades
Figure 9
5. Primer
6. Ignition key
7. Electric-start button
(electric-start model only)
8. Plug-in for electric start
(electric-start model only)

Operation

Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.

Before Operation

Before Operation Safety

•
For electric-start models only: Use extension
cords and receptacles as specified in the manual.
Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before
plugging it into a power source. If the cord is
damaged, do not use it. Replace the damaged
cord. Unplug the power cord whenever you are
not starting the machine.
•
Wear adequate winter garments whenever
you operate the machine. Wear substantial,
slip-resistant footwear that improves footing on
slippery surfaces. Avoid loose-fitting clothing that
can get caught in moving parts.
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•
Always wear eye protection during operation or
while performing an adjustment or repair to protect
your eyes from foreign objects that the machine
may throw.
•
Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use the
machine, and remove all doormats, sleds, boards,
wires, and other foreign objects.
•
If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged,
illegible, or missing, repair or replace it before
beginning operation. Also tighten any loose
fasteners.
DANGER
Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and
others.
• To prevent a static charge from igniting the
fuel, place the container and/or machine on
the ground before filling, not in a vehicle
or on an object.
g013823 • Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is
cold. Wipe up spills.
• Do not handle fuel when smoking or
around an open flame or sparks.
• Store fuel in an approved fuel container,
out of the reach of children.
• Do not tip the machine either forward
or backward with fuel in the fuel tank;
otherwise, fuel may leak out of the
machine.
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