flange nuts securing both skids to the auger side
plates (Fig. 18). Skids will now support the
auger blades and scraper above the ground.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Gasoline is highly flammable.
For Gravel Surfaces
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Gasoline can be ignited and cause serious
personal injury.
For gravel or crushed rock surfaces, adjust the skids
to prevent picking up rocks.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
1.
Pull wire off spark plug and make sure wire does
not contact plug accidentally.
•
•
•
Drain gasoline outdoors.
Drain gasoline from a cold engine only.
Wipe up any gasoline that may have
spilled.
2.
Loosen the (4) flange nuts securing both skids to
auger side plates (Fig. 18). Next, slide skids
down as far as possible so auger will be
supported as far from the level surface as skid
adjustment allows; then tighten flange nuts.
•
Do not drain gasoline near any open flame
or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by
a spark.
•
DO NOT SMOKE a cigar, cigarette or pipe
when handling gasoline.
Maintenance
1.
2.
Place a clean drain pan under shut–off valve.
Loosen hose clamp securing fuel line to valve
and slide line off valve (Fig. 20).
3.
4.
Open valve by rotating valve to the right. This
allows fuel to flow into drain pan.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
If you leave the wire on the spark plug,
someone could start the engine.
Reinstall fuel line and secure with hose clamp.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Accidental starting of engine could
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Lubricating Snowthrower
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Lubricate moving parts of the snowthrower after
every 15 hours of operation.
•
Pull wire off spark plug and remove key
from switch before you do any
maintenance. Also push wire aside so it
does not accidentally contact spark plug.
1.
2.
3.
Pull wire off spark plug and make sure wire does
not contact plug accidentally.
Drain gasoline from fuel tank; refer to Draining
Gasoline, page 14.
Draining Gasoline
Tip snowthrower forward onto auger housing
and block it so it cannot fall. Now, remove four
screws holding bottom cover in place and
remove cover (Fig. 21).
1.
Close fuel shut–off valve located under fuel tank
(Fig. 20).
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| Categories | Snow Blower Manuals, Toro Snow Blower |
|---|---|
| Tags | Toro 38052, Toro 521 |
| Model Number | 38052 |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| Download File |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Serial Number | 69000001 - 69999999 |
| Product Name | 521 Snowthrower |
| Product Brand | Toro. Customer Service Representatives are available by phone:
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (CDT) - Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CDT) - Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CDT)
Canada 1-888-225-4886 USA 1-888-384-9939, Snow Blower |
| Product Type | Snowthrower |
| Product Series | Snowthrower, Two Stage Small Frame |
| Swath | 21 inch |
| Discharge | Two Stage |
| Engine Manufacturer | Tecumseh |
| Engine Motor Model # | HSSK50-67259N |
| Engine Motor Size | 5 hp |
| Engine Motor Type | 4 Cycle |
| Transmission Speed | 3 Forward/1 Reverse |
| Transmission Type | Friction Disc |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | toro.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Toro Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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