Table Of Contents; Introduction; Safety - Toro 1800 Power Curve Operator's Manual

Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices
Safety and Instruction Decals
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Upper Handle and Chute Crank
Installing the Discharge Chute
Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking the Snowthrower
Securing the Power Supply Cord
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating the Snowthrower
Replacing the Scraper
Replacing the Rotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Large Belt
Replacing the Small Belt
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Service Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Toro product. We want you to
be completely satisfied with your new purchase.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
the factory for help with service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, have the model number and the
serial number of your product handy. You will find the
model number and serial number decal on the product as
illustrated in Figure 1.
The Toro Company
1999
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1. Model number and serial number decal
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This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION are words used to identify the level of hazard.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury
or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.

Safety

To assure maximum safety, best performance, and to
gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you or
any other operator of the snowthrower read and
understand the contents of this manual before the motor
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