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Training
Read the operator's manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop
the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
Never allow children to operate the snowthrower.
Never allow adults to operate the snowthrower
without proper instruction.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons
(particularly small children) and pets.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating the snowthrower in
reverse.
Preparation
Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use
the snowthrower. Remove all doormats, sleds,
boards, wires, and other foreign objects.
Before starting the engine, disengage all clutches.
Shift the snowthrower into neutral as well, if
applicable.
Do not operate the snowthrower without wearing
adequate winter garments. Wear footwear that
will improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
– Use an approved fuel container.
– Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
– Replace the fuel tank cap securely and wipe up
any spilled fuel.
Use only the power cord supplied with the
snowthrower and a receptacle appropriate for use
with the power cord for electric-start motors.
Adjust the auger housing height to clear a gravel
or crushed-rock surface.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine is running, except where specifically
recommended by Toro.
Let the engine and the snowthrower adjust to the
outdoor temperature before starting to clear
snow.
Operating any powered machine can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while
operating, adjusting, or repairing the
snowthrower.
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Operation
Do not put your hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
Exercise extreme caution when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the snowthrower for any damage, and
repair the damage before operating the
snowthrower.
If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Stop the engine whenever you leave the
operating position, before unclogging the
auger/impeller housing or discharge chute, and
when making any repairs, adjustments, or
inspections.
When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain that the auger/impeller and all moving
parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug
to prevent someone from accidentally starting the
engine.
Do not run the engine indoors, except when
starting it and for moving the snowthrower in or
out of the building. Open the outside doors;
exhaust fumes are dangerous.
Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.
Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep
slopes.
Never operate the snowthrower without proper
guards or other safety devices in place.
Never operate the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles, window wells, and
drop-offs without properly adjusting the snow
discharge angle. Keep children and pets away.
Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
Look behind and use care when backing up with
the snowthrower.
Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone in front of the unit.
Disengage the power to the auger/impeller when
the snowthrower is being transported or when not
in use.
Use only attachments and accessories approved
by Toro, such as wheel weights, counterweights,
and cabs. (Contact an Authorized Service Dealer
for accessories available for your snowthrower.)
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