Introduction - Toro 1232 Power Shift Operator's Manual

Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
While Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintaining Snowthrower
Sound Pressure Level
Sound Power Level
Vibration Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbol Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount Auger/impeller Housing
Install Shift Rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Discharge Chute
Install Chute Control Gear
Check Tire Pressure
Install Skids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Auger Gear Box Oil
Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fill Crankcase With Oil
Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting/Stopping Engine
Power Shift Operation
Free Wheeling Or Self-propelled Drive
Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Scraper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Skids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Headlight
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining Gasoline
Lubricating Snowthrower
Changing Crankcase Oil
Auger Gear Box Oil
Adjusting Auger/Impeller Drive Belt
Adjusting Traction Drive Belt
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Replacing Drive Belts
Adjusting Drive Chain
Adjusting Carburetor
Replacing Spark Plug
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Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction

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Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
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All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied
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with your new product, so feel free to contact your
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local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service,
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genuine Toro parts, or other information you may
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require.
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Whenever you contact your Authorized Service
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Dealer or the factory, always know the model and
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serial numbers of your product. These numbers will
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help the Service Dealer or Service Representative
provide exact information about your specific
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product. You will find the model and serial number
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decal located in a unique place on the product
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(Fig. 1).
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For your convenience, write the product model and
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serial numbers in the space below.
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Serial No.
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Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate
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and maintain your product correctly. Reading this
manual will help you and others avoid personal injury
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and damage to the product. Although Toro designs,
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produces and markets safe, state-of-the-art products,
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you are responsible for using the product properly
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and safely. You are also responsible for training
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persons who you allow to use the product about safe
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The Toro warning system in this manual identifies
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potential hazards and has special safety messages that
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