Freewheeling Or Using The Self-Propel Drive; Filling The Fuel Tank; During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro 37805 Operator's Manual

Freewheeling or Using the
Self-Propel Drive
You can operate the snowthrower with the self-propel
feature engaged or disengaged (freewheeling).
To freewheel, insert the axle pins through the axle
holes, but not through the wheel hubs
Figure 14
To self-propel, insert the axle pins through the holes in
the wheel hubs and the inner-axle holes
Figure 15

Filling the Fuel Tank

Type
Minimum octane rating
Ethanol
Methanol
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl
ether)
Oil
Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days old), fuel
from a reputable source.
Fill the fuel tank as shown in
above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
(Figure 14).
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(Figure 15).
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Unleaded gasoline
87 (US) or 91 (research
octane; outside the US)
No more than 10% by volume
None
Less than 15% by volume
Do not add to the fuel
Figure 16; do not fill
Important:
For best results, purchase only the
quantity of fuel that you expect to use in 30 days.
Otherwise, add fuel stabilizer/conditioner to fresh
fuel as directed by the fuel-stabilizer/conditioner
manufacturer.

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
•
Shut off the engine before unclogging the
machine and always use a stick or the
snow-cleanout tool (if provided).
•
Stay behind the handles and away from the
discharge opening while operating the machine.
Keep your face, hands, feet, and any other part
of your body or clothing away from moving or
rotating parts.
•
Never direct the discharge toward people or areas
where property damage can occur.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating the machine in reverse.
•
Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm
hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
•
Exercise extreme caution when operating the
machine on a slope.
•
Do not operate the machine without good visibility
or light.
•
Look behind and use care when backing up the
machine.
•
When not actively clearing snow, disengage power
to the auger.
•
Exercise extreme caution when operating the
machine on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
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