Before Starting; Unlocking The Snowthrower; Securing The Power Supply Cord - Toro 1800 Power Curve Operator's Manual

2. Insert a rubber washer between the deflector and the
discharge chute while maintaining the hole alignment
(Fig. 5).
3. Secure the deflector to the discharge chute with two
5/16–18 carriage bolts, metal washers, and locknuts.
Note: Make sure the square shoulders on the carriage
bolts align with the inside square on the discharge chute.
Position the metal washers to the outside of the deflector
as shown in Figure 4. Do not overtighten the bolts.

Before Starting

Unlocking the Snowthrower

1. To unlock the snowthrower, push the key into the hole
(Fig. 6). While holding the key down, turn the key
counterclockwise. The interlock tab rotates away from
the prongs, allowing the extension cord to be plugged
in (Fig. 6). Do not attempt to remove the key when it
is in the unlocked position.
Note: The interlock tab is a safety device that prevents
an unauthorized person from using the snowthrower.
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Figure 6
1. Key
Securing the Power Supply
Cord
For safe and efficient use of your appliance, use only a
UL-listed extension cord recommended for outdoor use.
Refer to the Extension Cord Chart that follows.
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2. Interlock tab
Extension Cord Chart
If length of extension cord is
less than or equal to:
Assure wire size gauge
(A.W.G.) in cord is:
Note: Do not use an extension cord longer than 150 feet.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Contact with water while operating the
snowthrower can cause electric shock.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Electric shock can cause injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Don't handle the plug or the appliance with wet
hands or while standing in water.
Use only a UL-listed extension cord
recommended for outdoor cold weather use.
Refer to the Extension Cord Chart on page 7.
1. Extension cord
7
100 ft. 150 ft.
16
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Figure 7
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