Preventing Freeze-Up - Toro 38622 Operator's Manual

Figure 32
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If the chute does not move, refer to Adjusting the
Discharge Chute Latch.
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If the chute does not turn as far to the left as it does to
the right, ensure that the cable is routed to the inside of
the handles. Refer to Installing the Upper Handle.
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If the chute does not lock into place when you release
the trigger cap, refer to Adjusting the Discharge Chute
Latch.
Moving the Chute Deector
Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick
forward to lower the chute deflector; move it rearward to
raise the chute deflector (Figure 33).
Figure 33
Unclogging the Discharge
Chute
If the auger/impeller is running but there is no snow
coming out of the discharge chute, the discharge chute may
be clogged.
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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 snowthrower a few inches
(centimeters) off the pavement. Then lift the handles
quickly to bump the front of the snowthrower on the
pavement. Repeat if necessary until a stream of snow
comes out the discharge chute.
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If you cannot unclog the discharge chute by bumping
the front of the snowthrower, stop the engine, wait
for all moving parts to stop, and use a stick; never
use your hand.
Important: Unclogging the discharge chute
by bumping the front of the snowthrower on the
pavement may cause the skids to move. Adjust the
skids and tighten the skid bolts securely.

Preventing Freeze-up

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In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and
moving parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force
when trying to operate frozen controls. If you have
difficulty operating any control or part, start the engine
and let it run for a few minutes.
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After using the snowthrower, let the engine run for
a few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing.
Engage the auger/impeller to clear any remaining snow
from inside the housing. Rotate the Quick Stick to
prevent it from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and remove all ice and snow from
the snowthrower.
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With the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle several
times to prevent the recoil starter from freezing up.
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