Toro 38025D220020001 User Manual

Form No. 3327-516

1800 Power Curve

Snowthrower

Model No. 38025—220020001 and Up

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Operator ’s Manual

Domestic English (EN)

Contents

Page

Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Important Safety Instructions 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety and Instruction Decals 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assembly 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Upper Handle and Chute Crank 4. .

Installing the Discharge Chute 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before Starting 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Unlocking the Snowthrower 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Securing the Power Supply Cord 6. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting and Stopping 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Tips 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lubricating the Snowthrower 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing the Scraper 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing the Rotor 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing the Large Belt 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing the Small Belt 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Storage 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Toro Service Support 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warranty Back Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.

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 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.

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Figure 1

1. Location o f the model and serial numbers

Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:

Model No.

Serial No.

This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard.
However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.

Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.

Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.

This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.

Important calls attention to special mechanical

information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.

2002 by The Toro Company

All Rights Reserved

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Printed in USA

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:

Don’t abuse cord—Never carry snowthrower by cord or
yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges. (Does not apply to
battery-operated snowthrowers.)

Keep hands away from moving parts.
Keep guards in place and in working order.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS APPLIANCE

WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury, follow these safety
instructions.

It is essential that you or any other operator of the
appliance read and understand the contents of this manual

before operating the appliance. Pay particular attention to
the safety alert symbol which means CAUTION,

WARNING or DANGER—personal safety instruction.
Read and understand the instruction because it has to do
with safety. Failure to comply with these instructions

may result in personal injury, risk of fire, or electrical
shock.

Replacement parts—When servicing use only identical

replacement parts. Replace or repair damaged cords.
Do not use on graveled surface unless the snowthrower is

adjusted for such a surface in accordance with the
operator ’s manual.

Keep children and bystanders away—All visitors should
be kept at a distance from the work area.

Dress properly—Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts.

Don’t force snowthrower—It will perform better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.

Don’t overreach—Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.

If the snowthrower strikes a foreign object, follow these
steps:

• Stop the snowthrower.

• Inspect for damage.

• Repair any damage before restarting and operating

the snowthrower.

Disconnect snowthrower—Disconnect the snowthrower
from the power supply when not in use, before servicing,
when changing accessories, and the like.

Store idle snowthrowers indoors—When not in use,
snowthrowers should be stored indoors in dry, locked
place—out of reach of children.

Maintain snowthrowers with care—Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

Wear rubber boots when operating the snowthrower.
Operation of the snowthrower in the hand-held position is

unsafe, except in accordance with the special instructions
for such use provided in the operator’s manual.

Warning—To prevent electric shock, use only with an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. (Does not apply to
battery-operated snowthrowers.)

Extension cords—To prevent disconnection of the
extension cord during operation, tie it to the loop in the
upper handle before connecting it to the snowthrower
(Fig. 7).

Avoid accidental starting—Don’t carry the snowthrower
with your finger on the switch. Be sure switch is off when
plugging in.

If cord is damaged in any manner while plugged in, pull
extension cord from wall receptacle.

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Safety and Instruction 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 lost.

On Handle

1. Read the Operator’s
Manual.

2. Electrocution

73-0460

3. Cutting/dismemberment of
foot, auger

4. Cutting/dismemberment of
fingers/hand, impeller

Assembly

Note: Determine the left and right hand sides of the
snowthrower by standing in the normal operating position.

Installing the Upper Handle
and Chute Crank

1. Stand the snowthrower on its wheels and position the

upper handle. Inspect the open internal wiring. If it is
damaged, do not assemble. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.

104-9382

Caution

Internal wiring could be damaged during
assembly. Damaged wiring can cause serious
personal injury when operating the snowthrower.

• Carefully assemble the snowthrower so that you

will not damage the electrical wiring.

• If wiring is damaged, do not assemble the

snowthrower. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.

2. Carefully insert the right side of the upper tubing over

the end of the lower right side tubing (Fig. 2).

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