Toro Power Max 6000 Operator's Manual

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Power Max® ® ® 6000 Snowthrower
Model No. 38610—Serial No. 270000001 and Up
Introduction
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury
and product damage. You are responsible for operating
the product properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a
dealer, or to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts,
or additional information, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have
the model and serial numbers of your product ready.
Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial
numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the
space provided.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol
(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
© 2007—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Important: The 2-stroke engine provided on
this product meets the EPA Phase I Non-road
Emissions regulations for engines under 19 kW.
This product does not meet CARB TIER 1
regulations and cannot be sold in California.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Register at www.Toro.com.
Form No. 3358-617 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Warning
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  • Page 1 Important: The 2-stroke engine provided on the product properly and safely. this product meets the EPA Phase I Non-road You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for Emissions regulations for engines under 19 kW. product and accessory information, help finding a This product does not meet CARB TIER 1 dealer, or to register your product.
  • Page 2: Before Operating

    Safety Before Operating Caution: Improper use may result in loss of fingers, hands, or feet. Read and understand the contents of this manual before operating the snowthrower There is a high-speed Become familiar with all controls and know impeller close to the how to stop the engine quickly opening.
  • Page 3: Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute

    place containers on the ground, away from your away from the plug to prevent someone from vehicle, before filling. accidentally starting the engine. – When practical, remove gas-powered equipment • Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the the engine and for transporting the snow thrower ground.
  • Page 4: Toro Snowthrower Safety

    The following list contains safety information specific • Do not smoke while handling gasoline. to Toro products or other safety information that you must know. • Do not use the snowthrower on a roof. • Rotating auger/impeller can cut off or injure •...
  • Page 5 106-4525 Reorder part no. 112-6630 1. Fast 3. Slow 2. Forward speeds 4. Reverse speeds 106-9158...
  • Page 6 CYLINDREE (CC) : 141 Pour plus de détails sur la sécurité, l’entretien et les réglages, reportez-vous au manuel de l’utilisateur. Nº de téléphone des services de vente et d’après-vente aux Etats-Unis : The Toro Company Bloomington, MN INFORMATION IMPORTANTE CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR...
  • Page 7: Installing The Upper Handle

    112-6623 1. Disengage 4. Read the Operator’s 7. Keep away from moving 10. Engage Manual. parts, remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 2. Wheel drive 5. Do not place your hand 8. Disengage in the chute;...
  • Page 8: Installing The Traction Control Linkage

    Figure 5 Figure 3 1. Cables 2. Secure the lower end of the speed control rod with the washer and hairpin cotter that you previously removed. 2. Secure the upper handle with 4 handle bolts, 4 curved washers, and 4 locknuts from the loose 3.
  • Page 9: Installing Chute Control Rod

    6. Lift up on the speed control rod and insert the trunnion into the hole in the speed selector lever (Figure 6). Note: If the trunnion does not fit into the hole when you lift up on the speed control rod, rotate the trunnion upward or downward on the speed control rod until it fits.
  • Page 10: Checking The Tire Pressure

    2. Move the speed selector to Position R1; refer to Operating the Speed Selector. 3. Squeeze the left hand (traction) lever to the hand-grip (Figure 12). Figure 11 1. Cable clip 2. Deflector cable 7. Hold the blue trigger cap down and rotate the Quick Stick in a circle to ensure that the chute and deflector Figure 12 operate smoothly.
  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 15 1. Snow cleanout tool (attached to the handle) Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others.
  • Page 12: Filling The Fuel Tank

    (Figure 19). Figure 17 Mixing the Gasoline and Oil This snowthrower uses a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture. Use Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel Stabilizer Added) or an equivalent high-grade, NMMA TCW-certified two-cycle oil. Important: To prevent engine damage, do not use automotive oil (such as SAE 30 or 10W30) or fuel mixed at the wrong gasoline-to-oil ratio.
  • Page 13: Stopping The Engine

    Figure 24 Figure 21 Important: To prevent damaging the electric starter, run it no more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on, then 5 seconds off. If the engine 3. Firmly push in the primer 2 times with your thumb, does not start after this series of attempts, allow holding the primer in for a second before releasing the starter to cool for at least 40 minutes before...
  • Page 14: Operating The Traction Drive

    Operating the Traction Drive If the traction drive is not properly adjusted, the snowthrower may move in the direction opposite of what you intended, causing injury and/or property damage. Figure 27 Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it properly, if necessary; refer to Checking the Traction Drive Operation in Setup for more Operating the Auger/Impeller information.
  • Page 15: Operating The Quick Stick

    Operating the Quick Stick® ® ® Moving the Chute Deflector Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Hold the blue trigger cap down to use the Quick Stick Stick forward to lower the chute deflector; move it to move the discharge chute and the chute deflector.
  • Page 16: Operating Tips

    Engage the auger/impeller to clear any remaining • If the engine slows down under a load or the wheels snow from inside the housing. Rotate the Quick slip, shift the snowthrower into a lower gear. Stick to prevent it from freezing. Stop the engine, •...
  • Page 17: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

    • Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect and replace the traction drive belt and/or the auger/impeller drive belt, if necessary. Important: You can find more information about maintaining and servicing your snowthrower at www.Toro.com. Preparing for Maintenance 1. Move the snowthrower to a level surface.
  • Page 18: Checking And Adjusting The Traction Cable

    pavement, then adjust the skids down to the pavement. Note: If the skids become excessively worn, you can turn them over and set the unused side toward the pavement. Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable Service Interval: After the first 2 hours—Inspect Figure 34 the traction cable and adjust it if 1.
  • Page 19: Checking The Auger Gearbox Oil Level

    3. Remove the fasteners on the right belt cover, then remove the cover in the sequence shown in Figure 37. Figure 39 1. Jam nut 2. Turnbuckle 7. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the tension on the cable (Figure 39). Note: Ensure that the cable does not twist.
  • Page 20: Lubricating The Hex Shaft

    Figure 42 1. Back cover 4. Move the speed selector lever to Position R2. Figure 40 5. Dip your finger in automotive engine oil and lightly lubricate hex shaft. 3. Remove the pipe plug from the gearbox. 6. Move the speed selector lever to Position 6. 4.
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Discharge Chute Latch

    Important: Do not clean the electrodes because grit could enter the cylinder and damage the engine. 8. Set the gap between the electrodes on the spark plug at 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) (Figure 47). Figure 44 3. Remove the fasteners on the right belt cover, Figure 47 then remove the cover in the sequence shown in 1.
  • Page 22: Preparing The Snowthrower For Storage

    1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to fresh fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer. Note: If you use Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel Stabilizer Added), you do not need to add a fuel stabilizer/conditioner.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    5. Unclog the discharge chute. 6. The auger/impeller drive belt is loose 6. Install and/or adjust the auger/impeller or is off the pulley. drive belt; refer to www.Toro.com for servicing information or take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer.
  • Page 24 Corrective Action 7. The auger/impeller drive belt is worn 7. Replace the auger/impeller drive belt; or broken. refer to www.Toro.com for servicing information or take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer. Discharge chute either does not lock into 1. The discharge chute latch is not 1.
  • Page 25 Notes:...
  • Page 26 U.S. EPA standards, for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser. Toro and Toro Warranty Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as Company warrant the emission control system on your utility/lawn/...
  • Page 27 Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service General Conditions If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable workmanship, follow this procedure: for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of the Toro Products covered by this warranty, except 1.
  • Page 28 (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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