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Toro Power Clear 518 ZE (18") 99cc 4-Cycle Single-Stage Snow Blower w/ Electric Start
Model:
518 ZE
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Features
Grade
Entry Level
Style
Single Stage
Clearing
18" Wide
Intake
12" Height
Surface
Paved
Area
Large
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- New Upgraded 4-Cycle 99cc Toro OHV Engine
- Packs enough power to move more snow in less time
- Dependable cold weather starts
- Electric Start
- Plug it in, push a button and go
- Power Curve Technology
- Curved rotor and inverted funnel housing moves more snow
- Virtually eliminates clogging!
- Helps you clear down to the pavement
- Perfect For Light To Medium Snowfalls
- Throws snow up to 25 feet
- Clear up to 1,100 lbs. of snow per minute
- Rotor Propelled Drive System
- Auger rotors help pull the snow blower forward when engaged
- Ideal on smooth surfaces such as driveways and sidewalks
- Zip Deflector
- Deflector locks into any angle with just a touch of your hand
- Throw snow high, low or in-between
- Compact and Lightweight
- Handle collapses for easy storage
- *Cord Not Included*
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WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm..
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Specifications
518 ZE
Engine
Engine Brand
Toro
Electric Start
Yes
Engine Type
4-Cycle OHV
CC
99 CCs
Starting System
120-Volt Electric /w Recoil
Fuel Tank
0.35 Gallons
Auger Housing / Chute Control
Stage Type
Single-Stage
Auger Material
Rubber
Chute Material
Plastic
Chute Rotation
Manual
Turning Radius
210 degrees
Max Throwing Distance
25 Feet
Clearing Width
18 Inches
Intake Height
12 Inches
Drive System
Tire Type
Plastic Wheel
Tire Size
6" x 1.5"
Options
Drift Cutters
Not Applicable
Front Weights
Not Applicable
Hand Warmers
No
Headlights
No
Interlocking Controls
No
Remote Deflector Controls
No
Skid Shoes
Not Applicable
Overview
Weight
58 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Product Length
38.0 Inches
Product Width
19.0 Inches
Product Height
45.0 Inches
Power Type
Gas
UPC
021038384733
Additional Model Numbers
38473, 518 ZE
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Toro 518 ZE Reviews & Ratings
Product Q&A
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Product Questions
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How much oil does the toro 518ze take?
Daniel S.
from Michigan
October 25, 2018
Answer
Max oil level is 12oz. A bottle is included with the blower.
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does the blower have a starter rope if you don't use the electric starter
Ron Reed
from Kentucky
January 23, 2016
Answer
Ron - yes, the Toro 518ZE has both an electric start and a recoil start
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For clarity this is a push button start, BUT it is required to be plugged in to an outlet during the initial startup?
What size outlet?
It is ONLY during the starting correct? Following the start up it can be unplugged, correct?
Jeremy
from Ohio
December 05, 2015
Answer
Jeremy - you are correct. You plug the starter cord into any standard household outlet. Once the snow blower is started, you unplug the cord from the electric start module before using the snow blower.
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Is it regular gas or mix
Orlando Vela
from Illinois
November 20, 2015
Answer
Orlando - all of the gas-powered snow blowers we sell have 4-cycle engines. Gas goes in the fuel tank and oil goes in the crankcase - same as in your car. No mixing. You would use regular grade 87 octane gas with no more than a 10% ethanol content.
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Is this Snow Blower "Self-Propelled?
Carol
from New York
October 10, 2014
Answer
Carol - a Toro 38473 is not self-propelled. This model does have an auger assisted drive system. The front auger paddles will help pull the snow blower forward when they are engaged. There would no "assistance" for backing up or going in reverse however.
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Does this Toro 38473 have a rechargeable battery for starting the engine?
Sarah Shade
from Indiana
August 10, 2014
Answer
Sarah - there is no battery on the Toro 38473. The electric start would require you to use an extension cord plugged into the electric start module, which is then unplugged once the unit has been started.
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