Operating Tips; After Operation; After Operation Safety; Preventing Freeze-Up After Use - Toro SnowMaster 724 ZXR Operator's Manual

4. Disengage the auger.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4, if necessary, until
a stream of snow comes out of the discharge
chute.
Important:
If you cannot unclog the discharge
chute by bumping the front of the machine, shut
off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and use a snow-cleanout tool (not included).
Important:
Unclogging the discharge chute
by bumping the front of the machine on the
pavement may cause the skids to move. Adjust
the skids and tighten the skid bolts securely; refer
to Checking and Adjusting the Skids (page

Operating Tips

WARNING
The auger can throw stones, toys, and other
foreign objects and cause serious personal
injury to you or bystanders.
• Keep the area to be cleared free of all
objects that the rotor blades could pick up
and throw.
• Keep all children and pets away from the
area of operation.
•
Remove the snow as soon as possible after it falls.
•
Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow
removal.
•
Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
•
If the machine does not propel itself forward on
slippery surfaces or in heavy snow, push forward
on the handle, but allow the machine to work at
its own pace.

After Operation

After Operation Safety

General Safety
•
Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel
tank inside a building where ignition sources are
present, such as hot water heaters, space heaters,
or clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool before
storing the machine in any enclosure.
•
When storing the machine for more than 30
12).
days, refer to
information.
•
Run the machine a few minutes after throwing
snow to prevent freeze-up of the collector and
rotor.
Preventing Freeze-up after
Use
•
Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent
moving parts from freezing. Shut off the engine,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove ice
and snow from the machine.
•
Clean off any snow and ice from the base of the
chute.
•
Rotate the discharge chute left and right to free
it from any ice buildup.
•
With the ignition key removed, pull the recoil-start
handle several times or connect the electrical cord
to a power source and the machine and push
the electric-start button once to prevent the recoil
starter and/or the electric starter from freezing up
(electric-start models only).
•
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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