Clearing A Clogged Broom; Preventing Freeze-Up; Transporting The Machine - Toro 23740 Operator's Manual

3. Push the lever down with the thumb of your right hand
(Figure 6).
4. Squeeze the left wheel-clutch lever to the handle and
push the broom housing to the desired angle.
Note: The broom can rotate 19° to the right or left,
or straight ahead.
5. Once the broom is positioned, release the broom angle
lever.
6. Release the left wheel-clutch lever and make sure that
the broom is locked into place.

Clearing a Clogged Broom

WARNING
The rotating broom could cause serious injury.
Shut off the machine and allow all rotating parts to
stop before cleaning the broom.
•
If the broom becomes clogged, stay in the operating
position and release the left traction-drive lever. While
engaging the broom, push down on the handles to raise
the front of the machine a few centimeters (inches) off the
pavement. Then lift the handles quickly to bump the front
of the machine on the pavement. Repeat if necessary.
•
If you cannot unclog the broom by bumping the front
of the machine:
– Park the machine on level ground. Stop the engine,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect the
spark plug wire.
– Sharp objects can become entangled in bristles. Use
gloves and caution when removing foreign objects
from the broom; do not use your hands.

Preventing Freeze-up

•
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. Engage
the broom to clear any remaining snow from inside the
housing. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop, and disconnect the spark-plug wire. Remove all ice,
snow, or other debris from the machine.
•
Connect the spark-plug wire. With the engine switch in
the Off position, pull the recoil-starter handle several
times to prevent the recoil starter from freezing up.

Transporting the Machine

WARNING
Using ramps that are not strong enough or properly
supported to load the machine onto the transport
vehicle could be dangerous. The ramps could
collapse, causing the machine to fall, which could
cause injury.
• Use proper ramps that are secured to the truck
or trailer.
• Keep feet and legs out from under the machine
when loading and unloading.
Preparing to Transport the Machine
Perform the following before transporting the machine:
•
Be sure that the fuel-shutoff valve is closed.
•
Use a heavy-duty trailer to transport the machine. Place
the machine in either a forward or reverse gear, then
block the wheels.
•
Securely fasten the machine to the trailer with straps,
chains, cables, or ropes.
•
Be sure that the trailer has all the necessary lighting and
marking as required by law.
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