Toro 38086 Operator's Manual
Form No. 3322-814
824
XL Power Throw
Snowthrower
Model No. 38086—200000001 and Up
Operator’s Manual
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The T
oro Company
, Attn: Parts Dept., 8111 L
yndale A
ve S, Bloomington, MN 55420–1
196
Domestic English (EN)
Contents
Page
Introduction 2.
Safety 3
General Snowthrower Safety3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T
oro Snowthrower Safety4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Decals and Instructions6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 7
Loose Parts7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Handles7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Speed Selector Rod8. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the T
Installing the Auger/Impeller Drive Control
Linkage 9
Installing the Dischar
Installing the Chute Control Gear10. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the T
Installing the Skids11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Auger Gear Box Oil12. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Engine with Oil12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel T
Operation 14
Operating Controls14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Stopping the Engine15. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freewheeling or Self–propelled Drive17. . . . . . . . . .
Snowthrowing T
Maintenance 18
Recommended Maintenance Schedule18. . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil Level19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Engine Oil19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Auger Gear Box Oil19. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the T
Replacing the T
Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Drive Belt21. . . . . . . .
Replacing the Auger/Impeller Drive Belt21. . . . . . .
Adjusting the Scraper and Skids23. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Speed Selector23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating the Snowthrower24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Spark Plug24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Fuel T
Storage 25
Preparing the Fuel System25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Engine25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Snowthrower25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 25
Warranty
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raction Rod9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ge Chute10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ire Pressure11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ank with Gasoline12. . . . . . . . . . . .
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ips 17
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raction Drive20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
raction Drive Belt20. . . . . . . . . . . . .
ank 25
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a T
be completely satisfied with your new purchase.
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 T
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
the factory for help with service, genuine T
additional information, have the model number and the
serial number of your product handy
model number and serial number decal on the product as
illustrated in Figure 1.
1. Model
Write
space below:
This
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. DANGER, W
CAUTION are words used to identify the level of hazard.
number and serial number decal
the product model number and serial number in the
Model
No.
Serial No.
manual identifies potential hazards and has special
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oro product. W
oro designs and produces safe
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oro Company
All Rights Reserved
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Printed in USA
DANGER
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
WARNING
or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
CAUTION
moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information.
mechanical information and
information worthy of special attention.
signals an extreme hazard that will cause
signals a hazard that may cause serious injury
signals a hazard that may cause minor or
Important
calls attention to special
Note
emphasizes general
Safety
T
o ensur
gain knowledge of the pr
and any other operator of the snowthr
understand the contents of this manual befor
motor is ever started. Pay particular attention to the
safety alert symbol
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instruction.” Read and understand the instruction
because it has to do with safety
instruction may r
The snowthrower is designed and tested to of
reasonably safe service; however, failur
the following instructions may r
injury.
e maximum safety
ARNING, OR DANGER — “personal safety
esult in personal injury
, best performance, and to
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which means CAUTION,
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esult in personal
Preparation
•
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires,
and other foreign objects.
•
Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting the engine.
•
Do not operate the equipment without wearing
adequate winter garments. W
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
•
Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
•
Use an approved fuel container
Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
•
•
Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never
fill fuel tank indoors.
•
Replace gasoline caps securely and wipe up spilled
fuel.
Use only the power cord supplied with the
•
snowthrower and a receptacle appropriate for use with
the cord for electric starting motors.
•
Adjust the collector (auger) housing height to clear
gravel or crushed rock surface. (This is not necessary
on single-stage snowthrowers).
•
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine is running, except where specifically
recommended by manufacturer (T
Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures
•
before starting to clear snow
ear footwear which will
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oro).
.
General
The
following instructions have been adapted from the
ANSI/OPEI standard B71.3—1995 and ISO standard
8437:1989. Information or terminology specific to T
snowthrowers is enclosed in parenthesis.
Snowthrower Safety
Training
•
Read the operator’s manual carefully
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly
Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never
•
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
•
particularly small children and pets.
•
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially
when operating in reverse.
.
. Be thoroughly
oro
The operation of any powered machine can result in
•
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes. Always
wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or
while performing an adjustment or repair
.
Operation
•
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the dischar
•
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traf
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
•
the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the
snowthrower for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the snowthrower
If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally
•
engine and check immediately for the cause. V
is generally a warning of trouble.
ge opening at all times.
fic.
, stop the
.
ibration
3
•
Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the collector
(auger)/impeller housing or dischar
and when making any repairs, adjustments, or
inspections.
ge guide (chute),
•
Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where ignition sources are present
such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers,
etc. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain
•
the collector/impeller (auger/impeller or rotor blades)
and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark-plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug
to prevent accidental starting. Disconnect the cable on
electric motors.
•
Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting it
and for moving the snowthrower in or out of the
building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise
•
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
•
Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards.
plates or other safety protective devices in place.
•
Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures,
automobiles, window wells, drop-of
proper adjustment of the snow dischar
children and pets away
Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
•
clear snow at too fast a rate.
•
Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when
moving in reverse.
•
Never direct dischar
in front of the unit.
•
Disengage power to the collector/impeller
(auger/impeller or rotor blades) when snowthrower is
transported or not in use.
•
Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer of snowthrower (T
weights, counterweights, cabs, etc. (Refer to your
Authorized Service Dealer for accessories available for
your snowthrower
Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility
•
or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a
firm hold on the handles. W
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ge at bystanders or allow anyone
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alk; never run.
fs, etc. without
ge angle. Keep
oro), such as wheel
Always refer to this operator’s manual for important
•
details if the snowthrower is to be stored for an
extended period.
•
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
•
prevent freeze-up of the collector (auger)/impeller
ith the engine running, pull the recoil starter handle
(W
several times.)
Toro
The
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know that is not included in the ANSI or ISO standards.
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Snowthrower Safety
following list contains safety information specific to
oro products or other safety information that you must
The r
otating impeller/auger or r
off or injur
handles and away from the dischar
operating the snowthrower
feet, and any other part of your body or clothing
away fr
Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and inspecting
the snowthrower, and before unclogging the dischar
chute,
all moving parts to stop
the spark plug and keep it away from the plug to
prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine.
Use a stick,
from the dischar
handles, stop the engine, remove the key
all moving parts to stop.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could possibly
get caught in moving parts.
If a shield, safely device, or decal is damaged,
illegible, or lost, repair or replace it before beginning
operation. Also, tighten any loose fasteners.
Do not
e fingers or hands.
. Keep your face hands,
om concealed, moving, or r
stop the engine, r
not your hands
ge chute.
leaving the operator’s position behind the
smoke while handling gasoline.
emove the key
. Also, pull the wire of
otor blades can cut
Stay behind the
ge opening while
otating parts.
, and wait for
to remove obstructions
, and wait for
.
f of
ge
Maintenance and storage
• Check
all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
•
For two-stage snowthrowers, use the lower gear and, if
applicable, shift into the rear wheel position when
operating on slopes.
•
Do not
use the snowthrower on a roof.
•
Do not touch the engine while it is running or soon
after it is stopped because the engine will be hot
enough to cause a burn. Do not add oil or check the
oil level in the crankcase when the engine is running.
4
•
s
Perform only those maintenance instructions described
in this manual. Before performing any maintenance,
service, or adjustment, stop the engine, remove the key
and pull the wire from the spark plug, keeping it away
from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally
starting the engine. If major repairs are ever needed,
contact your Authorized Toro Service Dealer
Do not over speed the engine by changing the
•
governor settings.
.
•
When storing the snowthrower for more than 30 days,
drain the gasoline from the fuel tank to prevent a
potential hazard. Store gasoline in a safety approved,
red metal container
switch before storing the snowthrower
o ensure the best performance and safety
• T
only genuine T
to keep the T
r
eplacement parts and accessories as they could
cause a safety hazard.
. Remove the key from the ignition
.
, purchase
oro replacement parts and accessories
oro all T
oro.
Do not use “W
ill Fit”
Before Operating
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before operating the snowthrower. Become familiar
with all controls and know how to stop the engine
quickly.
Operator's
Position
Caution: Improper use may result
in loss of fingers, hands, or feet.
There is a highĆspeed
impeller within two inche
of the opening.
The lowĆspeed auger
has a moving pinch
point close to the
opening.
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Safety
Safety
any decal that is damaged or lost. Decals with T
Company
Decals and Instructions
decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger
. Decals with T
On Auger Housing
(T
oro Part No. 53-7670)
oro part numbers must be obtained from the T
ecumseh part numbers must be obtained from T
On
Control Panel
(T
oro Part No. 99-3214)
Next to Primer
(T
ecumseh Part No. 36501)
oro Company
.
ecumseh Products
. Replace
On Discharge Chute
(T
oro Part No. 94-8079)
On Engine
(T
ecumseh Part No. 371
(T
19)
On Control Panel
(T
oro Part No. 93-8034)
ecumseh Part No. 35077)
On Engine
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Assembly
Note:
Determine left and right sides of snowthrower by standing in the normal operating position.
Loose
Handles
Capscrews
Curved
Speed selector rod
Cotter pin
Flat W
Flange locknut
Compression spring
Lower link
Flange locknut
Flange nuts
Discharge chute
Plastic chute retainers
Chute retainer plates
Screws
Locknuts
Parts
washers
asher
Part Qty Use
2
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
Installing the handles
Installing the speed selector rod
Installing the traction rod
Installing the auger/impellor drive control
linkage
Installing the discharge chute
Worm gear
Bracket
Carriage screw
Flat washer
Locknut
Skids
Flange head screw3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Flat washers and locknuts
Key 1
Specifications
Installing
1. Cut
handle.
Remove the axle pins from both wheels (Fig. 2) and
2.
slide the wheels outward on the axle approximately
one inch (2.5 cm).
and design are subject to change without notice.
the Handles
the tie straps that secure the control rods to the
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Installing the chute control gear
Installing the skids
Starting and stopping the engine
7
1. Handle
2. Capscrews
washers
3
and curved
Figure
2
2
3.
1
653
Axle pin
6.
Position the right handle against the right side of the
snowthrower
, align the handle mount holes with the
holes in the side plate.
7.
Secure the right handle with two capscrews and curved
washers until they are finger tight.
8.
Level the handles and torque the curved washers to
200 in–lb (2250 Ncm). If you do not have a torque
wrench, tighten until snug.
9.
Slide the wheels inward and install the axle pin
through the holes in the wheel hub and through the
inner
hole of the axle (Fig. 5).
1
3. Position
the left handle and insert the traction rod
through the loop in the lower traction rod (Fig. 3).
1
2
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1. Traction
rod
IMPORTANT: Ensure
Figure
3
2.
Lower traction rod
that the chute contr
ol r
assembly is between the engine and the traction r
(Fig. 4).
3
1
2
od
od
3
2
473
Figure
1. Axle
pin
2.
Outer axle hole
Note: If
the snowthrower comes with optional tire chains,
install the axle pin through the
Installing
the Speed Selector
5
3.
Inner axle hole and wheel
hub
outer
axle holes.
Rod
1. Pull
the speed selector arm (Fig. 6) to the most
outward position.
2.
Move the speed selector (Fig. 18) on the control panel
to the R2 (reverse) position.
4
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1. Chute
2. T
control rod
raction rod
4. Position
Figure
the left handle against the side of the
4
3. Engine
4.
Side plate
snowthrower and align the handle mount holes with
holes in the side plate (Fig. 4).
5.
Secure the left handle with two capscrews and curved
washers until they are finger tight (Fig. 2).
Note: The
concave side of the curved washer goes against
the outside of the handle.
2
3
6
3.
Flat washer and cotter pin
1. Speed
2.
3. Rotate
selector arm
Speed selector rod
the speed selector rod in the trunnion (Fig. 7)
1
Figure
until the bottom end of the rod can slip into the hole in
the speed selector arm (Fig. 6).
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1
3
2
1
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1. Speed
4. Install
Figure
selector rod
the speed selector rod into the selector arm, add
7
2. Trunnion
one flat washer on the rod and secure it with a cotter
pin (Fig. 6).
Note: If
speed selector will not move into fifth gear or
does not meet your speed requirements, adjust the speed
selector
Installing
1. Slide
. Refer to
Adjusting the Speed Selector
the T
raction Rod
on page 23.
the spring onto the bottom of the traction control
rod (Fig. 8).
4
2
Figure
1. Traction
2. Handgrip
3.
4. Move
5.
control lever
Approximately 5 inches
(12.7 cm)
the speed selector (Fig. 18) into fifth gear
Slowly pull the snowthrower backward while slowly
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4.
Three to four inches (7.6
to 10.2 cm)
depressing the traction control lever toward the handle.
The adjustment is correct when the wheels stop rolling
backward and the distance between the top of the
handgrip and the bottom of the traction control lever
(Fig. 9) is three to four inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm)
6.
Adjust the flange locknut, if necessary, to obtain this
dimension.
.
1
2
3
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8
Flange locknut
3.
1. Traction
2. Spring
2. Thread
4
Figure
control rod
a flange locknut (flange side up) onto the
bottom of the traction control rod below the spring
(Fig. 8).
3.
Adjust the flange locknut up or down on the traction
control rod until the distance between the top of the
handgrip and the bottom of the traction control lever
(Fig. 9) is approximately five inches (12.7 cm).
ighten the flange locknut securely
7. T
Installing
the Auger/Impeller
.
Drive Control Linkage
1. Thread
2.
3.
4.
a flange nut (flange side down) onto the upper
control rod located on the right handle (Fig. 10).
Install the lower link through the outer hole in the
lower control rod (Fig. 10).
Insert the upper control rod through the loop in the
lower link (Fig. 10).
Thread a flange locknut (flange side up) onto the
bottom of the upper control rod below the loop in the
lower link (Fig. 10).
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