Stopping The Engine; Unclogging The Discharge Chute; Preventing Freeze-Up; Operating Tips - Toro 722 Power Throw Operator's Manual

WARNING
If you leave the machine plugged into a power
outlet, someone can inadvertently start the machine
and injure people or damage property.
Unplug the power cord whenever you are not
starting the machine.

Stopping the Engine

1. Move the throttle to the Slow position, and then to
the Stop position (Figure 25).
Figure 25
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the ignition key.
4. Close the fuel shutoff valve by rotating it clockwise
(Figure 26).
Figure 26
5. Pull the recoil starter 3 or 4 times. This helps prevent
the recoil starter from freezing up.
6. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
Unclogging the Discharge
Chute
If the auger/impeller is running but there is no snow
coming out of the discharge chute, the discharge chute
may be clogged.
If the discharge chute becomes clogged, stop the
engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and use
the clean-out tool— never use your hand.

Preventing Freeze-up

• 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.
• After using the machine, let the engine run for a
few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing.
Engage the auger/impeller to clear any remaining
snow from inside the housing. Rotate the discharge
chute control to prevent it from freezing. Stop the
engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove
all ice and snow from the machine.
• With the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle
several times to prevent the recoil starter from
freezing up.

Operating Tips

DANGER
When the machine is in operation, the impeller and
auger can rotate and cut off or injure hands and feet.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, inspecting,
troubleshooting, or repairing the machine, stop
the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and
keep it away from the plug to prevent someone
from accidentally starting the engine.
• Remove an obstruction from the discharge
chute; refer to Unclogging the Discharge Chute.
If necessary, use the clean-out tool, not your
hands, to remove an obstruction from the
discharge chute.
• Stay behind the handles and away from the
discharge opening while operating the machine.
• Keep face, hands, feet, and any other part of
your body or clothing away from concealed,
moving, or rotating parts.
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