Toro 1132 Snow Blower Instructions

Wear boots or close-toed shoes with rubber or non-slip soles. Make sure your clothing fits snugly to your body and isn't loose enough to get pulled into the thrower.

Remove any twigs, toys, doormats, decorations or foreign objects from the snowthrower's path.

Adjust both skids so the snowthrower clears gravel and crushed rock, if necessary.

Use a grounded, three-wire plug and extension cord if the snowthrower is electric. If it is gasoline-operated, take the thrower outside and fill the tank, ensuring you don't overfill or spill any gas. Do not fill the tank near a hot water heater or open flames.

Turn on the engine and allow the snowthrower to warm up outside.

Hold the snowthrower firmly by both handles while walking slowly behind it. If you walk too fast, the chute could clog. Remain behind the handles when the machine is on because the auger and impeller are dangerous.

Pay close attention to the terrain in front of the blower to ensure you avoid rocks, holes or anything you neglected to clear from your path. Don't use the snowthrower on icy surfaces.

Direct the snow away from people, dogs, windows, automobiles or window wells. If you have to adjust the snow chute and deflector angle, turn off the snowthrower, remove the key or disconnect the wire from the spark plug, and allow the thrower to completely stop before making the adjustment.