Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute; Maintenance And Storage; Toro Snowthrower Safety - Toro Power Clear 518 ZR 38472 Operator's Manual

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Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
the ignition key, thoroughly inspect the machine for any
damage, and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the machine.
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If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
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Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the rotor blade housing
or discharge chute, and when making any repairs,
adjustments or inspections.
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When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting the machine, stop
the engine and make certain that the rotor blades and all
moving parts have stopped.
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Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting
the engine and for transporting the machine in or out
of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes
are dangerous.
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Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
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Never operate the machine without proper guards and
other safety protective devices in place and working.
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Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where
property damage can occur. Keep children and others
away.
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Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
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Look behind and use care when backing up with the
machine.
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Disengage power to the rotor blades when machine is
transported or not in use.
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Never operate the machine without good visibility or
light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm
hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
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Never touch a hot engine or muffler.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge
Chute
Hand contact with the rotating rotor blades inside the
discharge chute is the most common cause of injury
associated with snowthrowers. Never use your hand to clean
out the discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
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Shut the engine off !
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Wait 10 seconds to be sure the rotor blades have stopped
rotating.
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Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.

Maintenance and Storage

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Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure the machine is in safe working
condition.
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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 in any enclosure.
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Always refer to the Operator's Manual for important details
if the machine is to be stored for an extended period.
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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
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Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent freeze-up of the rotor blades.

Toro Snowthrower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific to Toro
products or other safety information that you must know.
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Rotating rotor blades can injure fingers or hands.
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.
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Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and inspecting the
machine, and before unclogging the discharge chute, stop
the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
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Before leaving the operating position, stop the engine,
remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
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If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, illegible, or
lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation. Also,
tighten any loose fasteners.
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Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
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Do not use the machine on a roof.
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Do not touch the engine while it is running or soon after
it has stopped because the engine may be hot enough to
cause a burn.
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Perform only those maintenance instructions described in
this manual. Before performing any maintenance, service,
or adjustment, stop the engine and remove the key. If
major repairs are ever needed, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
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Do not change the governor settings on the engine.
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When storing the machine for more than 30 days, drain
the fuel from the fuel tank to prevent a potential hazard.
Store fuel in an approved fuel container. Remove the key
from the ignition switch before storing the machine.
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Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories.
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