Replacing The Headlight Bulb; Preparing The Snowthrower For Storage - Toro 38645 Operator's Manual

Replacing the Headlight
Bulb
Use a GE 892 16W halogen light bulb. Do not
touch the bulb with your hands or allow dirt or
moisture to come into contact with the bulb.
1. Remove the
wire connector
from the back of
the headlight.
2. Turn the base
of the bulb
counterclockwise
until it stops.
3. Remove the
bulb straight out
from the back of
the headlight.
4. Insert a new
bulb into the back
of the headlight.
5. Turn the base
of the bulb
clockwise until it is
snug.
6. Insert the wire
connector straight
into the back of the
headlight until it is
securely in place.
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Storage
Gasoline vapors can explode.
Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
Do not store the snowthrower in an enclosure
near an open flame.
Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
Preparing the Snowthrower
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for Storage
1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel
stabilizer to fresh fuel as directed by the engine
manufacturer.
2. Run the engine for 10 minutes to distribute the
conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
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3. Loosen the hose clamp that secures the fuel line
to the valve and slide the fuel line off the fuel shutoff
valve.
4. Open the fuel shutoff valve and allow the fuel to
drain out of the fuel tank into an approved fuel
container.
5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel shutoff valve and
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secure it with a hose clamp.
6. Run the snowthrower until the engine stops from
running out of fuel.
7. Prime the engine and start it again.
8. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you
can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
9. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
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10. Remove the ignition key.
11. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
12. Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil
through the spark plug hole, and pull the starter rope
slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the
cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the
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off-season.
13. Loosely install the spark plug.
14. Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it
according to local codes, or use it in your automobile.
Note: Do not store stabilized fuel for more than
90 days.
15. Clean the snowthrower thoroughly.
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16. Tighten all loose screws, bolts, and locknuts.
Repair or replace any damaged parts.
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