Toro 524 snowblower manual

Tie back long hair, secure loose clothing, and do not wear loose jewelry. Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use the machine, and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, illegible, or missing, repair or replace it before beginning operation. Also, tighten any loose fasteners. Two-stage models only: Adjust the collector housing height to clear a gravel or crushed-rock surface.

Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and others. Fill the fuel tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Replace the fuel cap securely and wipe up spills. Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel containers over the winter unless you use a fuel stabilizer. Do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck Figure Important: For best results, purchase only the quantity of fuel that you expect to use in 30 days.

Shut off the engine before unclogging the machine and always use a stick or the snow-cleanout tool if provided. 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. Use your full attention while operating the machine. Do not engage in any activity that causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property damage may occur.

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating the machine in reverse. Exercise extreme caution when operating the machine on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except as directed in the instructions.

After striking a foreign object, shut off the engine, remove the key, and inspect the machine for damage. Repair any damage before starting the machine. If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, shut off the engine and check immediately for the cause. Shut off the engine whenever you leave the operating position, before clearing or unclogging the collector, impeller, or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.

Note: To use the electric starter electric-start models only , connect a power cord to the plug-in first and then to a power outlet. Use only a UL-listed, gauge extension cord recommended for outdoor use that is not longer than 15 m 50 ft. Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before using the machine. If the cord is damaged, do not use it.

Replace or repair the damaged cord immediately. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for assistance. If you leave the machine plugged into a power outlet, someone can inadvertently start the machine and injure people or damage property.

Important: Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it properly, if necessary; refer to Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable for more information. To engage the traction drive, squeeze the left traction lever to the handgrip Figure The wheel-clutch levers allow you to momentarily disengage the drive to 1 or both wheels with the traction-drive lever still engaged.

This enables you to turn and maneuver the machine easily. Note: Holding down the traction lever against the handle engages the traction drive to both wheels.

To turn the machine to the right, lift up the right wheel-clutch lever and squeeze it toward the handle Figure Note: This disengages the drive to the right wheel while the left wheel continues driving, and the machine turns to the right. Note: Similarly, squeezing the left wheel-clutch lever turns the machine to the left.

When you complete the turn, release the wheel-clutch lever, and the drive re-engages both wheels Figure Momentarily squeezing and releasing the left or right wheel-clutch lever also allows for steering adjustments to keep the machine going in a straight line, especially in deep snow.

Squeezing both wheel-clutch levers simultaneously disengages the drive to both wheels. This enables you to manually move the machine backward without stopping to shift it into a reverse gear.

It also allows you to maneuver and transport the machine more easily when the engine is not running. The speed selector has 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. To change speeds, release the traction lever and shift the speed-selector lever to the desired position Figure The lever locks in a notch at each speed selection. To release both levers, simply release the left traction lever. Otherwise, take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer for service.

Hold the blue trigger cap down to use the Quick Stick to move the discharge chute and the chute deflector. Release the trigger cap to lock the discharge chute and chute deflector into position Figure Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick to the left to move the discharge chute to the left; move the Quick Stick to the right to move the discharge chute to the right Figure If the chute does not turn as far to the left as it does to the right, ensure that the cable is routed to the inside of the handles.

Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick forward to lower the chute deflector; move it rearward to raise the chute deflector Figure To unclog the discharge chute, stay in the operating position and release the left traction lever.

Then lift the handles quickly to bump the front of the machine on the pavement. Repeat if necessary until a stream of snow comes out the discharge chute. If you cannot unclog the discharge chute by bumping the front of the machine, shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and use the snow-cleanout tool Figure Important: Unclogging the discharge chute by bumping the front of the machine on the pavement may cause the skids to move.

Adjust the skids and tighten the skid bolts securely; refer to Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper. When the machine is in operation, the impeller and auger rotate and can injure or amputate hands or feet. Before adjusting, cleaning, inspecting, troubleshooting, or repairing the machine, shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and keep it away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine.

Remove an obstruction from the discharge chute; refer to Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute. Use the snow-cleanout tool Figure 17 , not your hands, to remove an obstruction from the discharge chute. Keep your face, hands, feet, and any other part of your body or clothing away from concealed, moving, or rotating parts. The impeller can throw stones, toys, and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to you or bystanders. If the front of the machine rides up, shift the machine into a lower gear.

If the front continues to ride up, lift up on the handles. 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 the machine in any enclosure. When storing the machine for more than 30 days, refer to Before storage for important information. Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the collector and impeller.

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. After using the machine, let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing. Rotate the Quick Stick to prevent it from freezing. Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove all ice and snow from the machine.

With the engine off, pull the recoil-start handle several times and push the electric-start button once to prevent the recoil starter and electric starter from freezing up. Allow the machine to cool before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.

Always wear eye protection while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes from foreign objects that the machine may throw. Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness to ensure that the machine is in safe working condition.

Disconnect the spark-plug wire. Refer to Replacing the Spark Plug. Check the skids and the scraper to ensure that the auger does not contact the paved or gravel surface. Adjust the skids and the scraper as needed to compensate for wear.

Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure. Loosen the nuts that secure both skids to the auger sides until the skids slide up and down easily. Note: If the pavement is cracked, rough, or uneven, adjust the skids to raise the scraper.

For gravel surfaces, adjust the skids further down to prevent the machine from picking up rocks. Note: If the skids become excessively worn, you can turn them over and set the unused side toward the pavement. If the machine does not drive in the forward or reverse speeds or it drives when you release the traction lever, adjust the traction cable.

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We found 32 results matching your criteria. For tutoring please call Favorite this post Jan 9 Snow bucket for compact tractor. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. Engage the choke. Pull the starter cord. Once the engine is running, disengage the choke.

Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine. Installing the Upper Handle. Figure 4. Installing the Chute. Figure 5. Installing the Traction-Control Linkage. Figure 6. Installing the Chute-Control Rod. Figure 7. Installing the Snow-Cleanout Tool. Figure 8. Checking the Engine-Oil Level. Checking the Tire Pressure. Figure 9. Checking the Skids and Scraper. Checking the Operation of the Traction Drive.

Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it properly, if necessary. Figure Product Overview. Figure 13 Snow-cleanout tool attached to the handle.

Before Operation. Before Operation Safety. Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up spills. Do not handle fuel when smoking or around an open flame or sparks. Store fuel in an approved fuel container, out of the reach of children. Filling the Fuel Tank. Do not use gasoline containing methanol. Do not add oil to gasoline. During Operation. During Operation Safety. Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur. Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.

Never operate the machine without good visibility or light. Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Look behind and use care when backing up with the machine. When not actively clearing snow, disengage power to the auger. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running. If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, shut off the engine and check for the cause.

Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. Never touch a hot engine or muffler. Starting the Engine. Figure 16 Ignition key. Figure 20 Electric-starter button Electric starter plug-in Recoil-start handle. The electrical cord can become damaged, causing a shock or fire. Shutting Off the Engine. Operating the Traction Drive. Operating the Speed Selector.

Do not operate the machine. Take it to an Authorized Service Dealer for service. Moving the Discharge Chute.

Moving the Chute Deflector. Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute. Never use your hands to clear a clogged discharge chute. This could result in personal injury. Operating Tips. Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects that the auger could pick up and throw. Keep all children and pets away from the area of operation. After Operation. After Operation Safety. Preventing Freeze-up after Use. Recommended Maintenance Schedule s. Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 2 hours Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary.

After the first 5 hours Change the engine oil. Before each use or daily Check the engine-oil level and add oil if necessary. Every hours Replace the spark plug. Yearly Check the skids and the scraper and adjust them if necessary. Inspect the traction cable and adjust or replace it if necessary. Check the auger-gearbox oil and add oil if necessary. Change the engine oil. Lubricate the hex shaft. Yearly or before storage Check the air pressure in the tires and inflate them to to kPa 17 to 20 psi.

Drain the fuel and run the engine to dry out the fuel tank and the carburetor at the end of the season. Maintenance Safety. Read the following safety precautions before performing any maintenance on the machine: Before performing any maintenance, service, or adjustment, shut off the engine and remove the key. Do not change the governor settings on the engine.

Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Preparing for Maintenance. Move the machine to a level surface. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Before each use or daily Check the engine-oil level and add oil if necessary.

Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper. Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Yearly Check the skids and the scraper and adjust them if necessary. Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable.