Installing The Discharge Chute; Before Starting; Mixing Gasoline And Oil - Toro 38518 Operator's Manual

Installing the Discharge
Chute
Install the discharge chute as shown.
Installing the Chute Crank
1. Insert the end of the chute crank (A) through the
hole in the shroud (B) and align the mounting bracket
(C) with the holes in the lower handle.
2. Slowly rotate the
crank until the end of
the chute crank fits
into the hidden gear
opening and the
discharge chute
turns with the crank.
Note: Ensure that
the plastic bushing
(D) is fully inserted
into the hole in the
mounting bracket.
3. Secure the
mounting bracket to
the handle with
2 bolts and
2 locknuts.
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Before Starting

Danger
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others.
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To prevent a static charge from igniting the
gasoline, place the container and/or
snowthrower on the ground before filling, not
in a vehicle or on an object.
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Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is
cold. Wipe up spills.
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Do not handle gasoline when smoking or
around an open flame or sparks.
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Store gasoline in an approved fuel container,
out of the reach of children.

Mixing Gasoline and Oil

This snowthrower uses a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture.
Use Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel Stabilizer Added)
or an equivalent high-grade, NMMA TCW-certified
two-cycle oil.
Important: To prevent engine damage, do not use
automotive oil (such as SAE 30 or 10W30) or fuel
mixed at the wrong gasoline-to-oil ratio.
1. Pour a half US gallon (1.9 liters) of fresh,
unleaded gasoline into an approved fuel container.
2. Add two-cycle oil to
the gasoline according
to the chart below:
50:1 Gasoline-to-Oil Ratio Mixing Chart
Gasoline
1 US gallon (3.8 liters)
2 US gallons (7.6 liters)
3. Install the cap on the fuel container.
4. Shake the container to mix the gasoline and oil
thoroughly.
5. Slowly remove the cap and add the remaining
amount of gasoline.
Note: Do not mix gasoline and oil in the fuel tank. Oil
at room temperature mixes easier and more
thoroughly than cold oil. Oil below 32°F (0°C) requires
additional mixing.
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Oil
2.6 ounces (80 ml)
5.2 ounces (160 ml)