Maintenance And Storage; Toro Snowthrower Safety - Toro Snow Commander Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
• Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting
it and for moving the snowthrower in or out of the
building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes
are dangerous.
• Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
• Never operate the snowthrower without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in
place.
• Never operate the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles, window wells, and drop-
offs without properly adjusting the snow discharge
angle. Keep children and pets away.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Look behind and use care when backing up with the
snowthrower.
• Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone in front of the unit.
• Never operate the snowthrower without good
visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and
keep a firm hold on the handle. Walk; never run.

Maintenance and Storage

• Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure that the equipment is in safe
working condition.
• Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where ignition sources are present,
such as hot water and space heaters and clothes
dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure.
• Always refer to this operator's manual for important
details if the snowthrower is to be stored for an
extended period.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels
when necessary.
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Toro Snowthrower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific to
Toro products or other safety information that you must
know.
• Rotating rotor blades can injure fingers or hands.
Stay behind the handles and away from the
discharge opening while operating the snowthrower.
Keep your face, hands, feet, and any other part of
your body or clothing away from moving or rotating
parts.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and inspecting
the snowthrower, and before unclogging the
discharge chute, stop the engine, remove the key,
and wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Use a stick, not your hands, to remove obstructions
from the discharge chute.
• Before leaving the operating position, stop the
engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that could get
caught in moving parts.
• If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged,
illegible, or lost, repair or replace it before beginning
operation.
• Also, tighten any loose fasteners.
• Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
• Do not use the snowthrower on a roof.
• 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.
• Perform only those maintenance instructions
described in this manual. Before performing any
maintenance, service, or adjustment, stop the
engine, remove the key. If major repairs are ever
needed, contact your Authorized Service Dealer.
• Do not change the governor settings on the engine.
• When storing the snowthrower 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 snowthrower.
To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase
only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
Snow Commander Service Manual