This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
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Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially
when operating the snowthrower in reverse.
Preparation
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Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use the
snowthrower. Remove all doormats, sleds, boards,
wires, and other foreign objects.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Before starting the engine, disengage all clutches. For
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Power Shift models, shift the snowthrower into
neutral as well.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Do not operate the snowthrower without wearing
adequate winter garments. Wear footwear that will
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.
Important
calls attention to special mechanical
Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
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Use an approved fuel container.
Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
Safety
Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never
fill the fuel tank indoors.
This 2-stage snowthrower meets or exceeds the ISO
standard 8437 in effect at the time of production.
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Replace the fuel tank cap securely and wipe up any
spilled fuel.
To ensure maximum safety and best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you
and any other operator of the snowthrower read and
understand the contents of this manual before the
engine is ever started.
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Use only the power cord supplied with the snowthrower
and a receptacle appropriate for use with the power cord
for electric-starting motors.
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Adjust the auger housing height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surface.
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.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine is running, except where specifically
recommended by Toro.
Improperly using or maintaining this snowthrower
could result in injury or death. To reduce this potential,
comply with the following safety instructions.
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Let the engine and the snowthrower adjust to the
outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow.
Operating any powered machine can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating, adjusting, or
repairing the snowthrower.
Safe Operating Practices
The following instructions have been adapted from the
ANSI/OPEI B71.3–1995 standard and the ISO 8437:1989
standard. Information or terminology specific to Toro
snowthrowers is enclosed in parenthesis.
Operation
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
Training
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Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
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Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the
snowthrower for any damage, and repair the damage
before operating the snowthrower.
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Never allow children to operate the snowthrower. Never
allow adults to operate the snowthrower without proper
instruction.
If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons
(particularly small children) and pets.
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| Categories | Snow Blower Manuals, Toro Snow Blower |
|---|---|
| Tags | Toro 38053, Toro 521, Toro 824 Power Throw |
| Model Number | 38053 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| Download File |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Serial Number | 220000001 - 220999999 |
| Product Name | 824 Power Throw 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 Intermediate Frame |
| Swath | 24 inch |
| Discharge | Two Stage |
| Engine Manufacturer | Tecumseh |
| Engine Motor Model # | HMSK80-155645W |
| Engine Motor Size | 8 hp |
| Engine Motor Type | 4 Cycle CARB1, EPA1 |
| Transmission Speed | 5 Forward/2 Reverse |
| Transmission Type | Friction Disc |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | toro.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Toro Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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