Summary of Contents for Toro Flex-Force Power System 31853
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Form No. 3437-688 Rev A Flex-Force Power System ™ MAX Snowthrower Model No. 31853—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Model No. 31853T—Serial No. 400000000 and Up *3437-688* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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Use only the battery pack specified by Toro. Using other accessories and attachments may g288478 increase the risk of injury and fire.
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Charge the battery pack with only the battery Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling charger specified by Toro. A charger suitable for the machine toward you. 1 type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
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Do not heat the battery pack above 68°C (154°F) or incinerate it. Replace the battery pack with a genuine Toro battery pack only; using another type of battery pack may cause a fire or explosion. Keep...
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. decal137-2257 137-2257 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 3. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away. 2.
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decal137-9461 137-9461 1. Battery charge status decal137-9489 137-9489 1. Read the Operator’s 4. Keep away from open Manual. flames. 2. Recycle 5. Do not expose to rain. 3. Contains lithium ions; do decal115-5660 not discard. 115-5660 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazards of hand or foot, impeller and auger—do not place your hand in the chute;...
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Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Mount the battery charger (optional). – No parts required Unfold the handle. Chute deflector Install the chute deflector. Chute-control rod Install the chute-control rod.
Move the lower handle into place and install the lower handle knobs as shown in Figure Note: You may use a wrench on the hex on the outside of the knob to tighten the knob. Unfolding the Handle Important: Tighten the knobs until the handlebar touches the side plate with no gap.
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Installing the Chute Deflector Parts needed for this procedure: Chute deflector Procedure g316999 Figure 6...
Product Overview Installing the Chute-Control Parts needed for this procedure: Chute-control rod Procedure Ensure that the chute is facing forward (Figure With the handle facing forward, install the chute-control rod into the guide and push it down until it snaps into place (Figure g318456 Figure 8...
Starting the Machine Operation Ensure that the battery pack is installed in the machine; refer to Installing the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack (page 11). Make sure that the vents on the battery are clear Insert the electric-start button into the electric of any dust and debris.
Activating ECO Mode Removing the Battery Pack from the Machine Using ECO mode may extend battery life by reducing rotor speed; use ECO mode whenever you are Lift up the battery-compartment lid. moving snow a short distance. Activate ECO mode using the ECO switch as shown in Figure Press the battery pack-latch to release the...
Charging the Battery Pack Green Battery pack is charged Battery pack and/or battery charger is over or under Important: The battery pack is not fully charged the appropriate temperature range when you purchase it. Before using the tool for Battery pack charging fault* the first time, place the battery pack in the charger blinking and charge it until the LED display indicates the...
Adjusting the Discharge Clearing a Clogged Chute and Chute Deflector Discharge Chute To adjust the discharge chute, move the handle on WARNING the chute-control rod in the direction that you wish to direct the snow stream. Contacting a rotating rotor with your hands inside the discharge chute could cause To adjust the chute deflector (and therefore the height of the snow stream), squeeze the trigger and raise or...
Operating Tips Preventing Freeze-up after WARNING • Let the motor run for a few minutes to prevent The rotor can throw stones, toys, and other moving parts from freezing. Shut off the machine, foreign objects and cause serious personal wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove ice injury to you or bystanders.
Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble the battery pack or remove any of its components. Contact your local municipality or your authorized Toro distributor for more information on how to responsibly recycle the battery.
Troubleshooting Perform only the steps described in these instructions. All further inspection, maintenance, and repair work must be performed by an authorized service center or a similarly qualified specialist if you cannot solve the problem yourself. Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The machine does not run or does not run 1.
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