After Operation; Safety; Preventing Freeze-Up After Use - Toro SnowMaster 724 QXE Operator's Manual

After Operation

Safety

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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 in any enclosure.
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When storing the machine for more than 30 days, refer to
Storage (page 18) for important details.

Preventing Freeze-up after Use

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Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving
parts from freezing. Shut off the engine, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and remove ice and snow from the
machine.
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Clean off any snow and ice from the base of the chute.
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Rotate the discharge chute left and right to free it from
any ice buildup.
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With the ignition key in the O
recoil-start handle several times or connect the electrical
cord to a power source and the machine and push the
electric start button once to prevent the recoil starter
and/or the electric starter from freezing up.
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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.
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Do not use the chute control to attempt to move a frozen
discharge chute. Hold down the blue knob and use your
hands to rotate the chute.
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Transporting the machine in an open trailer or vehicle can
cause the controls or discharge chute to freeze.
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