Introduction

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely.

You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product.

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 product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the space provided.

This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.

Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.

The enclosed Engine Owner???s Manual is supplied for information regarding the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer.

Figure 1

1.Model and serial number location

Model No.

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.

Figure 2

1.Safety alert symbol

Safety

This snowthrower meets or exceeds the B71.3 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the time of production.

Read and understand the contents of this manual before you start the engine.

This is the safety alert symbol. It 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 snowthrower could result in injury or death. To reduce this potential, comply with the following safety instructions.

This snowthrower 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 unit. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.

???Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.

???Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children.

???Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

Preparation

???Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

???Do not operate the equipment 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 equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment 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 units with electric starting motors.

???Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed rock surface. This product is intended for use only on paved surfaces.

???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.

Operation

???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 snow thrower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower.

???If the unit 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 snow thrower, 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 snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.

???Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.

???Never operate the snow thrower 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 snow thrower.

???Disengage power to the rotor blades when snow thrower is transported or not in use.

???Never operate the snow thrower 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.

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 snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute.

To clear the chute:

???Shut the engine off!

???Wait 10 seconds to be sure the rotor blades have stopped rotating.

???Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.

Maintenance and Storage

???Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure 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 heaters, space heaters, or clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

???Always refer to the Operator???s Manual for important details if the snow thrower 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.

???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.

???Before leaving the operating position, stop the engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.

???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 and remove the key. If major repairs are ever needed, contact an 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.

???Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.

Figure 5

5.Tighten the knobs until they are snug.

6.Adjust the control cable. Refer to Adjusting the Control Cable.

2. Installing the Discharge

Chute

1 Discharge chute

1 Chute handle

3 Phillips head screws

3 Washers

3 Locknuts

Procedure

Install the discharge chute as shown (Figure 6).

Product Overview

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others.

???To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or snowthrower on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.

???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.

Mixing the Gasoline and Oil

This snowthrower uses a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture. Use Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel Stabilizer Added) or an equivalent high-grade, NMMA TCW-certified two-cycle oil.

Important: To prevent engine damage, do not use automotive oil (such as SAE 30 or 10W30) or fuel mixed at the wrong gasoline-to-oil ratio.

1.Pour a half US gallon (1.9 liters) of fresh, unleaded gasoline into an approved fuel container.

Figure 9

50:1 Gasoline-to-Oil Ratio Mixing Chart

3.Install the cap on the fuel container.

4.Shake the container to mix the gasoline and oil thoroughly.

5.Slowly remove the cap and add the remaining amount of gasoline.

Note: Do not mix gasoline and oil in the fuel tank. Oil at room temperature mixes easier and more thoroughly than cold oil. Oil below 32??F (0??C) requires additional mixing

Filling the Fuel Tank

Fill the fuel tank with a fresh mixture of gasoline and oil mixed at the proper ratio (Figure 10).

Figure 10

Starting the Engine

1.Turn the ignition key clockwise to the On position (Figure 11).

Stopping the Engine

To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the Off position (Figure 15).

2. Move the choke lever to the right (Figure 12).

Figure 12

3.Firmly push in the primer 2 times with your thumb, holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time (Figure 13).

Starting the Rotor Blades

To start the rotor blades, hold the control bar against the handle (Figure 16).

Figure 13

4. Pull the recoil starter (Figure 14).

Figure 14

5.With the engine running, move the choke lever to the left slowly.

Figure 16

1. Control bar

Stopping the Rotor Blades

To stop the rotor blades, release the control bar (Figure 17).

Figure 17

To adjust the discharge chute, move the chute handle and the chute deflector handle as shown (Figure 18).

Figure 18

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.

Preventing Freeze-up after Use

???Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove ice and snow from the snowthrower.

???With the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle several times and push the electric start button once (if applicable) to prevent the recoil and electric starters from freezing up.

???To self-propel, raise the handle and tilt the snowthrower slightly forward, lifting the wheels off the ground. The more you tilt the handle forward, the faster the snowthrower self-propels.

???If the snowthrower does not propel itself forward on slippery surfaces or in heavy snow, push forward on the handle, but allow the snowthrower to work at its own pace.

???Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow removal.

???Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.

???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.

Adjusting the Control Cable

Checking the Cable

Service Interval: After the first hour

Yearly???Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary.

Important: Check the control cable for proper adjustment initially, after the first operating hour, and then annually thereafter.

1.Move the control bar back toward the handle to remove the slack in the cable.

2.Ensure that a 1/16 to 1/8 inch (2 to 3 mm) gap exists between the control bar and the handle (Figure 19). To adjust the cable, refer to Adjusting the Cable below.

Figure 19

1.1/16 to 1/8 inch (2 to 3 mm) gap

Important: The control cable must contain some slack when you disengage the control bar for the rotor blades to stop properly.

Adjusting the Cable

1.Unhook the end of the control cable spring from the control bar (Figure 20).

Figure 20

2.Move the Z-fitting to a higher or lower hole on the adjuster link as needed to obtain the 1/16 to 1/8

inch (2 to 3 mm) gap between the control bar and the handle (Figure 21).

Figure 21

Note: Moving the Z-fitting higher decreases the gap between the control bar and the handle; moving it lower increases the gap.

3.Replace the spring cover and hook the end of the control cable into the bottom hole of the control bar.

4.Check the adjustment; refer to Checking the 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, increase the belt tension by inserting the spring end into the top hole of the control bar. 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.

Inspecting the Rotor Blades

Service Interval: Yearly

Before each season, 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 22)

Figure 22

1.Wear indicator hole

Storage

Storing the Snowthrower

???Gasoline fumes are highly flammable, explosive, and dangerous if inhaled. If you store the product in an area with an open flame, the gasoline fumes may ignite and cause an explosion.

???Do not store the snowthrower 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.

Important: Do not use the chute handle to lift the snowthrower. This can damage the chute handle.

1.Add a fuel stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel in the fuel tank as directed.

Note: If you use Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel Stabilizer Added), you do not need to add a fuel stabilizer/conditioner.

2.Run the engine for 5 minutes to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system.

3.Stop the engine and allow it to cool.

4.Use a hand pump to pump the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved fuel container, or run the engine until it stops.

5.Start the engine and run it until it stops.

6.Choke or prime the engine, start it a third time, and run the engine until it will not start.

7.Slowly pull the recoil starter until you feel resistance due to compression pressure, then stop.

8.Release the starter tension gradually by allowing the rope to go back slowly to prevent the engine from reversing due to compression pressure.

9.Dispose of unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to local codes, or use it in your automobile.

Note: Do not store stabilized fuel for more than 90 days.

10.Tighten all loose screws, bolts, and locknuts. Repair or replace any damaged parts.

11.Clean the snowthrower thoroughly.

12.Cover the snowthrower 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.

Folding the Handle

1.Loosen the knobs and pull out the handle bolts.

2.Fold the upper handle forward (Figure 23).

Figure 23

Conditions and Products Covered under

The Toro Starting Guarantee

The Toro Company and its af???liate, Toro Warranty Company, guarantee that your Toro GTS (Guaranteed to Start) engine, when used for residential purposes*, will start on the ???rst or second pull for ???ve (5) years from the date of purchase, if you provide the routine maintenance it requires, or we will ???x it free of charge.

This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay trans- portation costs.

Conditions and Products Covered under

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

The Toro Company and its af???liate, Toro Warranty Company, promise to repair any Toro Product used for residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase.

This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay trans- portation costs.

The following time periods apply from the date of purchase:

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use

Gas-powered Toro Snowthrowers used for commercial, institutional, or rental use are warranted for 45 days against defects in materials or work- manship.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, or if a normal, able-bodied adult can no longer start your product???s engine in one or two pulls, follow this procedure:

1.Contact any Toro Authorized or Master 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 our Toro Customer Care Department toll free at 866-336-5205 (U.S. customers) or 866-854-9033 (Canadian customers).

2.Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the

Service Dealer.

If for any reason you are dissatis???ed with the Service Dealer???s analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at:

Customer Care Department, Consumer Division

Toro Warranty Company

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

866-336-5205 (U.S. customers)

866-854-9033 (Canadian customers)

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance pro- cedures described in the Operator???s Manual. Such routine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

There is no other express warranty. This express warranty does not cover the following:

???Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as ???lters, fuel, lubri- cants, oil changes, spark plugs, cable/linkage adjustments, or brake and clutch adjustments

???Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance

???Repairs necessary due to electrical supply irregularities

???Pickup and delivery charges

???Operational misuse, neglect, or accidents

???Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than a Toro Service outlet

???Repairs or adjustments to correct starting dif???culties due to the following:

-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 three months

???Special operational conditions where start- ing may require more than two pulls:

-???rst time starts after extended period of non-use over three months or seasonal storage

-improper starting procedures

If you are having dif???culty 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 Autho- rized or Master Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement parts. Repair by a Toro Service Dealer is your sole remedy under these warranties. Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connec- tion 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 al- low exclusions of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you speci???c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.