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Form No. 3369-495 Rev C
Power Clear 621 ZR/ZE Snowthrower
Model No. 38453—Serial No. 312000001 and Up
Model No. 38454—Serial No. 312000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Introduction
Model No.
This machine is intended to be used by residential
homeowners. It is designed for removing snow from
paved surfaces, such as driveways and sidewalks,
and other surfaces for traffic on residential or
commercial properties. It is not designed for
removing materials other than snow, nor is it
designed for clearing off gravel surfaces.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury
or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your machine properly and to avoid injury
and machine damage. You are responsible for operating
the machine properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
machine and accessory information, help finding a
dealer, or to register your machine.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts,
or additional information, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have
the model and serial numbers of your machine ready.
Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial
numbers on the machine. Write the numbers in the
space provided.
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Safety
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before you start the engine.
The safety alert symbol shown in Figure 2 is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey
all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine
could result in injury or death. To reduce this
potential, comply with the following safety
instructions.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
This machine is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious
injury.
Training
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before operating this
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machine. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the machine. Know how to
stop the machine and disengage the controls quickly.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while
the engine is running (except when specifically
recommended by manufacturer).
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may
be thrown from the machine.
• Never allow children to operate the machine. Never
allow adults to operate the machine without proper
instruction.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children.
Operation
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
• 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.
• If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• 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.
• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting the machine,
stop the engine and make certain that the rotor
blades and all moving parts have stopped.
• 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.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
• Never operate the machine without proper guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working.
• Never direct the discharge toward people or areas
where property damage can occur. Keep children
and others 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
machine.
• Disengage power to the rotor blades when machine
is transported or not in use.
• 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.
• Never touch a hot engine or muffler (Figure 3).
Preparation
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is
to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards,
wires, and other foreign objects.
• Do not operate the machine without wearing
adequate winter garments. Avoid loose fitting
clothing that can get caught in moving parts. Wear
footwear that will improve footing on slippery
surfaces.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
– Use an approved fuel container.
– Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
– Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never
fill fuel tank indoors.
– Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always
place containers on the ground, away from your
vehicle, before filling.
– When practical, remove gas-powered machinery
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such
machinery on a trailer with a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
– Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times, until
refueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle
lock-open device.
– Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled
fuel.
– If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
• Use extension cords and receptacles as specified
by the manufacturer for all machines with electric
starting motors.
• Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or
crushed rock surface. This machine is intended for
use only on paved surfaces.
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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.
• 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.
Figure 3
1. Symbol stamped on the exhaust baffle indicating a hot
surface.
• Before leaving the operating position, stop the
engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge
Chute
• If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged,
illegible, or lost, repair or replace it before beginning
operation. Also, tighten any loose fasteners.
WARNING
Hand contact with the rotating rotor blades inside
the discharge chute is the most common cause of
injury associated with machines. Never use your
hand to clean out the discharge chute.
• Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
• Do not use the machine 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.
To clear the chute:
• Shut the engine off !
• 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.
• Wait 10 seconds to be sure the rotor blades have
stopped rotating.
• Always use a cleanout tool, not your hands.
Maintenance and Storage
• Do not change the governor settings on the engine.
• Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure the machine is in safe working
condition.
• 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.
• 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.
• Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories.
• Always refer to the Operator’s Manual for important
details if the machine is to be stored for an extended
period.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
• 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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Safety and Instructional Decals
Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged
decals.
94-2577
1. To engage the rotor blades, hold the control bar against
the handle.
2. To disengage the rotor blades, release the control bar.
117-9102 (Model 38453 only)
Order part no. 117-6036
1. Warning—read the
Operator's Manual.
6. Engine switch Off
2. Cutting/dismemberment
hazard, impeller—stop the
engine before leaving the
machine.
3. Thrown object
hazard—keep bystanders
a safe distance from the
machine.
4. Fuel spill hazard—do not
tip machine backward.
7. Primer
8. Push the primer three
times to prime the engine.
9. Read the Operator's
Manual before checking
engine oil level.
5. Engine switch On
115-5698
Order part no. 117-9121
1. Cutting dismemberment hazards, impeller and auger—do
not place your hand in the chute; remove the ignition key
and read the instructions before servicing or performing
maintenance.
117-9103 (Model 38454 only)
Order part no. 117-6046
1. Warning—read the
Operator's Manual.
6. Engine switch Off
2. Cutting/dismemberment
hazard, impeller—stop the
engine before leaving the
machine.
3. Thrown object
hazard—keep bystanders
a safe distance from the
machine.
4. Fuel spill hazard—do not
tip machine backward.
7. Primer
5. Engine switch On
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8. Push the primer three
times to prime the engine.
9. Read the Operator's
Manual before checking
engine oil level.
10. Plug the machine in to
power the electric starter.
Setup
Loose Parts
Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped.
Procedure
Description
Use
Qty.
1
No parts required
–
Unfold the handle.
2
Screws
Chute assembly
Discharge chute handle
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1
1
Install the discharge chute.
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Unfolding the Handle
No Parts Required
Figure 5
Procedure
1. Loosen the handle knobs, pull out the “U”-shaped
handle locks until you can move the handle freely,
and rotate the handle to the operating position
(Figure 4).
Important: Ensure that you do not pinch or
kink the control cable (Figure 6).
Figure 4
Figure 6
1. “U”-shaped handle lock (2) 2. Handle knobs
1. Control cable
2. Insert the end of the “U”-shaped handle lock into
the open hole in the handle and tighten the handle
knobs until they are snug (Figure 5).
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Note: The bottle of oil may contain more than is
required. Do not overfill or under fill the engine.
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Max fill: 20 oz. (0.6 l), type: automotive detergent oil
with an API service classification of SJ, SL, or higher.
Installing the Discharge Chute
Use Figure 8 below to select the best oil viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected:
Parts needed for this procedure:
3
Screws
1
Chute assembly
1
Discharge chute handle
Procedure
Install the discharge chute as shown (Figure 7).
Figure 8
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Clean around the oil fill cap (Figure 9).
Figure 7
1. Discharge chute handle
3. Discharge chute
2. Screw (3)
Note: For easier installation, use a small ratchet wrench
to tighten the screws.
Important: Do not overtighten the screws;
otherwise you may damage the discharge chute and
prevent it from turning freely.
Figure 9
1. Oil fill cap
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3. Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove it.
4. With the machine in the operating position,
carefully pour oil into the crankcase until the point
of overflow.
Filling the Engine with Oil
No Parts Required
5. Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle and add enough
to bring it to the point of overflow.
Procedure
6. Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole and tighten
it securely.
Your machine does not come with oil in the engine, but
it does come with a bottle of oil.
Important: Before starting the engine, fill the
engine with oil.
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Operation
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Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Adjusting the Control Cable
DANGER
No Parts Required
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others.
Procedure
• To prevent a static charge from igniting the
gasoline, place the container and/or machine
on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or
on an object.
Refer to Adjusting the Control Cable in Maintenance.
Product Overview
• Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold.
Wipe up spills.
• Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around
an open flame or sparks.
• Store gasoline in an approved fuel container, out
of the reach of children.
• Do not tip the machine backward with fuel in
the fuel tank; otherwise, fuel may leak out of
the machine.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded gasoline having an
octane rating at or near 87 from a major name-brand
service station (Figure 11).
Figure 10
1. Chute deflector trigger
8. Electric-start button
(model 38454 only)
2. Discharge chute
9. Ignition key
3. Discharge chute handle
10. Choke lever
4. Fuel tank cap
11. Oil drain plug
5. Control bar
12. Oil fill cap
6. Recoil start handle
7. Primer
13. Chute deflector
Figure 11
1. 1/4 inch (6 mm)
Important: Do not add oil to the gasoline.
Important: Do not use E85 or E20 fuel. Alternative
fuels with high alcohol content can cause hard
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starting, poor engine performance, and may cause
internal engine damage.
Note: For best results, purchase only the quantity of
gasoline that you expect to use in 30 days. Otherwise,
you may add fuel stabilizer to newly purchased gasoline
to keep it fresh for up to 6 months.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Figure 13
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
the engine oil level and add oil if
necessary.
2. Pull out the choke lever (Figure 14 and Figure 15).
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Clean around the oil fill cap (Figure 12).
Figure 14
Figure 12
1. Choke lever
1. Oil fill cap
3. Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove it.
4. If the oil level is low, keep the machine in the
operating position and carefully pour oil into the
crankcase until the point of overflow. Wait 3 minutes
for the oil to settle and add enough to bring it to
the point of overflow. (Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.6 l),
type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service
classification of SJ, SL, or higher.)
Figure 15
1. Symbols on the choke lever indicating to move the choke
lever to the right to activate the choke.
3. Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb,
holding the primer in a for a second before releasing
it each time (Figure 16).
5. Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole and hand
tighten it securely.
Starting the Engine
1. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the On position
(Figure 13).
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Figure 16
Figure 18
Note: Remove your glove when you push in the
primer so that air cannot escape from the primer
hole.
Important: Run the electric starter no more
than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on, then
5 seconds off. Running the electric starter
extensively can overheat and damage it. If the
engine does not start after this series of attempts,
wait at least 40 minutes to allow the starter to
cool before attempting to start it again. If the
engine does not start after the second series of
attempts, take the machine to an Authorized
Service Dealer for service (model 38454 only).
Important: Do not use the primer or the choke
if the engine has been running and is hot.
Excessive priming may flood the engine and
prevent it from starting.
4. Connect an extension cord to a power source and
the machine, and push the electric-start button
(model 38454 only) (Figure 17), or pull the recoil
start handle (Figure 18).
Note: If you pull the recoil handle and feel no
resistance, the starter may be frozen. Thaw out the
starter before attempting to start the machine.
5. While the engine is running, push in the choke lever
slowly.
6. Unplug the extension cord from the power source
and the machine (model 38454 only).
CAUTION
Figure 17
If you leave the machine plugged into a power
source, someone can inadvertently start the
machine and injure people or damage property
(model 38454 only).
Note: Use only a UL-listed, 16-gauge extension
cord recommended for outdoor use that is not
longer than 50 feet (15 m).
Unplug the power cord whenever you are not
starting the machine.
WARNING
The electrical cord can become damaged,
causing a shock or fire.
Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before
plugging it into a power source. If the
cord is damaged, do not use it to start the
machine. Replace or repair the damaged cord
immediately. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer for assistance.
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Engaging the Rotor Blades
Disengaging the Rotor Blades
To engage the rotor blades, hold the control bar against
the handle (Figure 19).
To disengage the rotor blades, release the control bar
(Figure 20).
Figure 19
1. Control bar
Figure 20
Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise
to the Off position (Figure 21).
Figure 21
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Adjusting the Discharge Chute Preventing Freeze-up after Use
• Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent
and Chute Deflector
moving parts from freezing. Stop the engine, wait
for all moving parts to stop, and remove ice and
snow from the machine.
To adjust the discharge chute, move the chute handle
as shown (Figure 22).
• 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.
Figure 22
• With the ignition key in the Off position, pull the
recoil starter handle several times or connect the
electrical cord to a power source and the machine
and push the electric start button once (model 38454
only) to prevent the recoil starter and/or the electric
starter from freezing up.
To raise or lower the angle of the chute deflector, press
the trigger on the chute deflector and move the chute
deflector up or down (Figure 23).
• 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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2
3
4
Figure 23
1. Chute deflector trigger
2. Chute deflector
Clearing a Clogged Discharge
Chute
WARNING
G016654
Hand contact with the rotating rotor blades inside
the discharge chute is the most common cause of
injury associated with machines. Never use your
hand to clean out the discharge chute.
Figure 24
To clear the chute:
• Shut the engine off !
• Wait 10 seconds to be sure the rotor blades have
stopped rotating.
• Always use a cleanout tool, not your hands.
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Operating Tips
WARNING
The rotor blades can throw stones, toys, and other
foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to
the operator or to 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.
• 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.
• Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow
removal.
• Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
• Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
After the first hour
After the first 2 hours
Before each use or daily
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary.
• Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Inspect the rotor blades and have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor
blades and scraper if necessary.
• Change the engine oil.
• Service the spark plug and replace it if necessary.
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
• Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the drive belt and replace it if necessary.
Yearly
Yearly or before storage
• Prepare the machine for storage.
Adjusting the Control Cable
Important: The control cable must contain some
slack when you disengage the control bar for the
rotor blades to stop properly.
Checking the Control Cable
Service Interval: After the first hour—Check
the control cable and adjust it if
necessary.
Yearly—Check the control cable and
adjust it if necessary.
Adjusting the Control Cable
1. Slide up the spring cover and unhook the spring
from the adjuster link (Figure 26).
Move the control bar back toward the handle to remove
the slack in the control cable (Figure 25).
Figure 26
Figure 25
1. Control bar
2. 1/16-inch to 1/8-inch (2
mm to 3 mm) gap
1. Adjuster link
3. Spring cover
2. Z-fitting
4. Unhook the spring here.
Note: You can pull up the adjuster link and cable to
make unhooking the spring easier.
2. Move the Z-fitting to a higher or lower hole on the
adjuster link as needed to obtain the 1/16-inch to
Note: Ensure that a 1/16-inch to 1/8-inch (2 mm to 3
mm) gap exists between the control bar and the handle
(Figure 25).
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1/8-inch (2 mm to 3 mm) gap between the control
bar and the handle (Figure 25).
Note: Moving the Z-fitting higher decreases the
gap between the control bar and the handle; moving
it lower increases the gap.
3. Hook the spring to the adjuster link and slide the
spring cover over the adjuster link.
4. Check the adjustment; refer to Checking the Control
Cable.
Note: After extended use, the drive belt may wear
and lose its proper belt tension. If the drive belt
slips (continuously squeals) under a heavy load,
disconnect the spring from the adjustor link and
move the upper end of the spring to the hole that
is further from the pivot point in the control bar
(Figure 27). Then connect the spring to the adjustor
link and adjust the control cable.
Figure 28
1. The wear indicator hole is
intact; you do not need to
replace the rotor blades.
2. The wear indicator hole is
exposed; replace the rotor
blades.
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 2 hours
Yearly
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil
to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants.
1. Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved
fuel container, or run the engine until it stops.
2. Move the machine to a level surface.
3. Place an oil drain pan under the oil drain plug,
remove the oil drain plug, and tip the machine
backward and drain the used oil in the oil drain pan
Figure 29).
Figure 27
1. Remove the upper end of
spring from this hole
3. Pivot point
2. Insert the upper end of
spring into this hole
4. Upper end of spring
Note: The belt may slip (squeal) in wet conditions;
to dry out the drive system, start the rotor and run
it without a load for 30 seconds.
Figure 29
4. After draining the used oil, return the machine to the
operating position.
Inspecting the Rotor Blades
Service Interval: Yearly—Inspect the rotor blades and
have an Authorized Service Dealer
replace the rotor blades and scraper if
necessary.
5. Install the oil drain plug and tighten it securely.
6. Clean around the oil fill cap (Figure 30).
Before each session, inspect the rotor blades for wear.
When a rotor blade edge has worn down to the wear
indicator hole, have an Authorized Service Dealer
replace the rotor blades and the scraper (Figure 28).
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9. Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle and add enough
to bring it to the point of overflow.
10. Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole, and hand
tighten it securely.
11. Wipe up any spilled oil.
12. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling
center.
Servicing the Spark Plug
Figure 30
1. Oil fill cap
Service Interval: Yearly—Service the spark plug and
replace it if necessary.
7. Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove it (Figure 30).
8. With the machine in the operating position, carefully
pour oil into the oil fill hole to the point of overflow
(Figure 32).
Use a NGK BPR6ES or Champion RN9YC spark
plug or equivalent.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Rotate the discharge chute so that it faces forward.
Max fill: 20 oz. (0.6 l), type: automotive detergent oil
with an API service classification of SJ, SL, or higher.
3. Remove the discharge chute, the discharge chute
handle, and the chute seal by removing the 3 large
screws and one small screw (Figure 33).
Use Figure 31 below to select the best oil viscosity
for the outdoor temperature range expected:
Figure 31
Figure 33
1. Large screws (3)
4. Small screw
2. Discharge chute handle
5. Chute seal
3. Discharge chute
4. Remove the 4 screws that secure the shroud
(Figure 34).
Figure 32
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12. Install the spark plug and torque it to 20–22 ft-lb
(27–30 N-m).
13. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Note: Ensure that the breather tube is routed above
the spark plug wire as shown in Figure 36.
Figure 36
Figure 34
1. Screw (4)
3. Spark plug
2. Shroud
4. Spark-plug wire
1. Breather tube
2. Carburetor drain bolt
14. Remove the fuel tank cap.
15. Install the shroud with the screws you removed in
step 4.
5. Remove the fuel tank cap.
6. Remove the shroud (Figure 34).
7. Install the fuel tank cap.
8. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
9. Clean around the spark plug.
10. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head.
Note: Ensure that the upper and lower shrouds fit
together in the side grooves.
16. Install the fuel tank cap.
17. Install the chute seal, the discharge chute, and the
discharge chute handle onto the machine using the
hardware you removed in step 3.
Important: Replace a cracked, fouled, or
dirty spark plug. Do not clean the electrodes
because grit entering the cylinder can damage
the engine.
11. Set the gap on the plug to 0.030 inch (0.76 mm)
(Figure 35).
Note: The small screw goes through the small hole
in the chute seal at the front of the discharge chute
opening.
Replacing the Drive Belt
If drive belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, excessively
cracked, frayed, or otherwise damaged, replace the belt.
1. Remove the drive belt cover by removing the 3 bolts
as shown in Figure 37.
Figure 35
1. Center electrode insulator
3. Air gap (not to scale)
2. Side electrode
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7. Install the curved washer and the rotor pulley bolt
and tighten them securely (Figure 37).
Note: The concave side of the curved washer goes
against the outside of the pulley.
8. Install the brake spring onto the idler arm (Figure 38).
9. Install the drive belt cover with the bolts you
removed in step 1.
Note: Ensure that the drive belt is properly adjusted
and operating; refer to Checking the Control Cable
and Adjusting the Control Cable.
Figure 37
1. Drive belt cover
2. Bolt (3)
6. Drive belt
7. Rotor shaft
3. Rotor pulley bolt
8. Brake spring (unhook from
idler arm here)
4. Curved washer
9. Idler pulley
5. Rotor pulley
10. Engine pulley
2. Unhook the brake spring from the idler arm to
release the belt tension (Figure 37).
3. Remove the screw and curved washer that holds the
rotor pulley (Figure 37).
4. Remove the rotor pulley and the drive belt
(Figure 37).
5. Install the new drive belt, routing it as shown in
(Figure 38).
Figure 38
1. Brake spring (install on
idler arm here)
3. Engine pulley
2. Idler pulley
4. Rotor pulley
Note: Route the new drive belt first around the
engine pulley, then the idler pulley, and finally around
the loose rotor pulley positioned just above the rotor
shaft (Figure 37).
6. Install the rotor pulley onto the rotor shaft
(Figure 37).
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Storage
areas before painting, and use a rust preventative to
prevent the metal parts from rusting.
15. Tighten any loose fasteners. Repair or replace any
damaged parts.
Storing the Snowthrower
16. Cover the machine and store it in a clean, dry place
out of the reach of children. Allow the engine to
cool before storing it in any enclosure.
WARNING
• Gasoline fumes are highly flammable, explosive,
and dangerous if inhaled. If you store the
machine in an area with an open flame, the
gasoline fumes may ignite and cause an
explosion.
• Do not store the machine in a house (living
area), basement, or any other area where ignition
sources may be present, such as hot water and
space heaters, clothes dryers, furnaces, and
other like appliances.
• Do not tip the machine backward with fuel in
the fuel tank; otherwise, fuel may leak out of
the machine.
1. On the last refueling of the season, 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.
3. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and siphon the fuel
tank or run the engine until it stops.
4. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
5. Choke or prime the engine, start it a third time, and
run the engine until it will not start.
6. Drain the fuel in the carburetor through the
carburetor drain bolt (Figure 36) into an approved
gasoline container.
7. Dispose of unused fuel properly. Recycle it according
to local codes, or use it in your automobile.
8. While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil.
Refer to Changing the Engine Oil.
9. Remove the spark plug.
10. Squirt 2 teaspoons of oil into the spark plug hole.
11. Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to
20–22 ft-lb (27–30 N-m).
12. With the ignition key in the Off position, pull the
recoil starter slowly to distribute the oil on the inside
of the cylinder.
13. Clean the machine.
14. Touch up chipped surfaces with paint available
from an Authorized Service Dealer. Sand affected
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Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement
A Two-Year Limited Warranty
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), The Toro Company, and
its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, are pleased to explain the emission
control system warranty on your 2009 and later utility/lawn/garden
equipment engine. 2009 and later model year utility/lawn/garden
equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped, at the time
of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small non-road engines.
The equipment engine must be free from defects in materials and
workmanship, which cause it to fail to conform with U.S. EPA standards,
for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate
purchaser. The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company,
warrant the emission control system on your utility/lawn/garden equipment
engine for the period of time listed above, provided there has been no
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your utility/lawn/garden
equipment engine.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor
or fuel injection system, the ignition system, and catalytic converter. Also
included may be fuel lines, fuel line fasteners, connectors, and other
emission-related assemblies.
a warranted part still under warranty. The owner is responsible for the
performance of the required maintenance, as defined in the Operator's
Manual.
Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance, or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect
of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be warranted for the warranty
period. Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first
scheduled replacement point for that part. Coverage under this warranty
extends only to the parts listed below (the emissions system parts) to the
extent that these parts were present on the engine when purchased.
•
— Cold start enrichment system including the choke mechanism or
priming system
— Fuel pump
— Carburetor and internal parts
•
Where a warrantable condition exists, The Toro Company and its affiliate,
Toro Warranty Company, promise to repair your engine at no cost to you,
including diagnosis, parts, and labor.
Owner Responsibilities
As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the
required maintenance listed in your Operator's Manual. We recommend
that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your equipment, but
we cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to
ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in performance and
durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall
not reduce our warranty obligation.
As the engine owner, you should be aware that we may deny you warranty
coverage if your engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect,
improper maintenance, or unapproved modifications or parts.
You are responsible for presenting your equipment engine to an Authorized
Service Dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should
be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed thirty (30)
days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, contact us at:
Customer Care Department, Consumer Division
Toro Warranty Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Toll free at 800–348–2424 (U.S. customers)
Toll free at 800–544–5364 (Canadian customers)
Warranted Parts
The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is
delivered to a retail purchaser. The Toro Company and its affiliate,
Toro Warranty Company, jointly warrant to the initial owner and each
subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and
workmanship, which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable
regulations, for a period of two years.
Failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are not
covered. The use of add-on or modified parts can be grounds for
disallowing a warranty claim. We are not liable to cover failures of
warranted parts caused by the use of add-on or modified parts. We are
liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of
Air Induction System
— Air cleaner
— Intake manifold
— Controlled hot air intake system
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage
The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant
to an agreement between them, jointly warrant the 2009 and later
utility/lawn/garden equipment engines for two years from the date of
delivery. If any emission-related part on your engine is defective in
materials or workmanship, we will repair or replace the part, free of charge.
Fuel Metering System
•
Ignition System
— Spark plug(s)
— Ignition coils and electronics
— Advance/retard mechanisms
•
•
Muffler
Miscellaneous Items Used in the Above Systems
— Vacuum, temperature, and time-sensitive valves and switches
— Hoses, connectors, and assemblies of same
Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service
If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or
workmanship, follow this procedure:
1.
Contact any Authorized Toro Service Dealer to arrange service at
their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, refer to the
Yellow Pages of your telephone directory (look under “Lawn Mowers”)
or access our website at www.Toro.com. You may also call the
numbers listed above to use the 24-hour Toro Dealer locator system.
2.
Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the
Service Dealer.
The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the
determination that a warranted part is defective, if the diagnostic work
is performed at a warranty station.
General Conditions
Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for
indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the
use of the Toro Products covered by these warranties, including any
cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during
reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use pending completion of
repairs under these warranties.
All implied warranties of merchantability (that the product is fit for ordinary
use) and fitness for use (that the product is fit for a particular purpose) are
limited to the duration of the express warranty.
Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
374-0267 Rev A
The Toro 2-Year GTS Starting Guarantee and
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee
A Two-Year Full Warranty (45 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial Use)
CCR
Power Clear
Single-Stage Snowthrowers
The Toro Starting Guarantee
Items and Conditions Not Covered
The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant
to an agreement between them, jointly guarantee that your Toro GTS
(Guaranteed to Start) engine, when used for residential purposes*, will
start on the first or second pull for two (2) years from the date of purchase,
if you provide the routine maintenance it requires, or we will fix it free of
charge.
There is no other express warranty except for special emission system
coverage and engine warranty coverage on some products. This express
warranty does not cover the following:
•
Cost of regular maintenance or wear parts, such as rotor blades
(paddles), scraper blades, belts, fuel, lubricants, oil changes, spark
plugs, cable/linkage or brake adjustments
This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay
transportation costs.
•
Any product or part which has been altered or misused and requires
replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance
•
Repairs necessary due to failure to use fresh fuel (less than one
month old), or failure to properly prepare the unit prior to any period
of non-use over one month
•
•
•
Pickup and delivery charges
•
Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties due to the
following:
Conditions and Products Covered
The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to
an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the Toro Product
listed below if used for residential purposes*, if defective in materials or
workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component
for the period listed below.
This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay
transportation costs.
The following time periods apply from the date of purchase:
Products
Power Clear Snowthrowers and Attachments
Warranty Period
2 years
Limited Warranty for Commercial Use
Gas-powered Toro Products used for commercial, institutional, or
rental use, are warranted for 45 days against defects in materials or
workmanship. Components failing due to normal wear are not covered
by this warranty.
Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service
If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or
workmanship, follow this procedure:
1.
2.
3.
Contact any Authorized Toro Service Dealer to arrange service at their
dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, refer to the Yellow
Pages of your telephone directory (look under “Lawn Mowers”) or
access our web site at www.Toro.com. You may also call the numbers
listed in item #3 to use the 24-hour Toro Dealer locator system.
Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the
Service Dealer. The dealer will diagnose the problem and determine
if it is covered under warranty.
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s
analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at:
Customer Care Department, Consumer Division
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Toll free at 866-336-5205 (U.S. customers)
Toll free at 866-854–9033 (Canadian customers)
Owner Responsibilities
You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance
procedures described in the Operator's Manual. Such routine
maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.
•
Operational misuse, neglect, or accidents
Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than an Authorized
Toro Service Dealer
–
failure to follow proper maintenance procedures
–
snowthrower auger/paddles striking an object
–
contaminants in the fuel system
–
improper fuel or fuel/oil mixture (consult your Operator's Manual
if in doubt)
–
failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non-use
over one month
Special operational conditions where starting may require more than
two pulls:
–
first time starts after extended period of non-use over three
months or seasonal storage
–
improper starting procedures
–
starting in -10° F (-23° C) or below temperatures
If you are having difficulty starting your unit, please check the Operator's
Manual to ensure that you are using the correct starting procedures. This
can save an unnecessary visit to a Service Dealer.
General Conditions
All repairs covered by these warranties must be performed by an
Authorized Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement parts.
Repair by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer is your sole remedy under
this warranty.
Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for
indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the
use of the Toro Products covered by these warranties, including any
cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during
reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use pending completion of
repairs under these warranties.
Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Countries Other than the United States or Canada
Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain
guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining
guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.
*Residential purposes means use of the product on the same lot as your home. Use at more than one location, or institutional or rental use, is considered
commercial use, and the commercial use warranty would apply.
374-0264 Rev B

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