Toro 38170, 38172, 38182 Operator's Manual

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oro Company

, Attn: Parts Dept., 8111 L

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ve S, Bloomington, MN 55420–1

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Domestic English (EN)

Contents

Introduction 2. Safety 2

General Snowthrower Safety3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

oro Snowthrower Safety4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety and Instruction Decals5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assembly 6

Loose Parts6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Dischar

Installing the Handle6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before Starting6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mixing Gasoline and Oil6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation 8

Operating Controls8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting the Engine8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stopping the Engine9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Dischar

Throwing Snow9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Folding the Snowthrower9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance 10

Recommended Maintenance Schedule10. . . . . . . . .

Emptying the Fuel T

Replacing the Scraper11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing the Drive Belt11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing the Spark Plug12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing the Rotor Blades12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Storage 13

Preparing the Fuel System13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preparing the Engine13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ightening the Fasteners and Cleaning the

Snowthrower 14

Warranty

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ge Chute6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ge Chute9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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.

DANGER

serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

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the product model number and serial number in the

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Toro product. W 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

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e want you to

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 a hazard that may cause serious injury

signals a hazard that may cause minor or

Important

calls attention to special

Note

emphasizes general

Safety

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the following instructions may r injury.

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

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Training

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Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly

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Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.

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Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.

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Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating in reverse.

Preparation

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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

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Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine.

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Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate winter garments. W improve footing on slippery surfaces.

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Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

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Use an approved fuel container

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Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.

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Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.

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Replace gasoline caps securely and wipe up spilled fuel.

ear footwear which will

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Use only the power cord supplied with the snowthrower and a receptacle appropriate for use with the cord for electric starting motors.

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Adjust the collector (auger) housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface (this is not necessary on single-stage snowthrowers).

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Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specifically recommended by manufacturer (T

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Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow

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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

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Operation

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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the dischar

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Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traf

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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

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If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally engine and check immediately for the cause. V is generally a warning of trouble.

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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.

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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 someone from accidentally starting the engine. Disconnect the cable on electric motors.

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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

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extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

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Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards. plates or other safety protective devices in place.

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Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop-of proper adjustment of the snow dischar children and pets away

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Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

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Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when moving in reverse.

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Never direct dischar in front of the unit.

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Disengage power to the collector/impeller (auger/impeller or rotor blades) when snowthrower is transported or not in use.

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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

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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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Maintenance and storage

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all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

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.

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 (W

ith the engine running, pull the recoil starter handle

several times.)

operating the snowthrower

feet, and any other part of your body or clothing away from concealed, moving, or r

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Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and inspecting the snowthrower, and before unclogging the dischar chute,

stop the engine, r

all moving parts to stop

the spark plug and keep it away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine.

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Use a stick, from the dischar

• Before

handles, stop the engine, remove the key all moving parts to stop.

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Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could possibly get caught in moving parts.

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If a shield, safely device, or decal is damaged, illegible, or lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation. Also, tighten any loose fasteners.

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Do not

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For two-stage snowthrowers, use the lower gear and, if applicable, the rear wheel position when operating on slopes.

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Do not

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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.

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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 Autorized Service Dealer

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Do not over speed the engine by changing the governor settings.

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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

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smoke while handling gasoline.

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Snowthrower Safety

following list contains safety information specific to

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handles and away from the discharge opening while

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Safety

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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 Control Panel (Models 38170 and 38172)

(Part No. 84-5420)

On Right Side of Near Muffler

(Part No. 95-1904)

Replace Discharge Chute

Part No. 75-8760

On Control Panel (Model 38182)

(Part No. 84-5430)

On Back of Chute (Model 38182)

(Part No. 61-4790)

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