Toro 38711, 38712 Operator's Manual

SnowMax724/824QXESnowthrower

ModelNo.38711—SerialNo.316000001andUp

ModelNo.38712—SerialNo.316000001andUp

FormNo.3396-391RevA

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeowners.Itisdesignedforremovingsnowfrom
pavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks,and
othersurfacesfortrafconresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforremovingmaterials
otherthansnow,norisitdesignedforclearingoffgravel
surfaces.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
machinedamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
machineproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comformachine
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourmachine.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourmachineready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersonthemachine.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.

whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

Formodelswithstatedpower,thenetpoweroftheenginewas
laboratoryratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordance
withSAEJ1940.Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,and
operatingrequirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthis
classofsnowthrowerwillbesignicantlylower.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),

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Contents

Safety

Introduction..................................................................1

Safety...........................................................................2

SoundPressure.......................................................2

SoundPower..........................................................2

Vibration................................................................2

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................3

Setup............................................................................4

1UnfoldingtheHandle............................................4

2InstallingtheDischargeChute................................5

3FillingtheEnginewithOil......................................5

ProductOverview..........................................................7

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

BeforeOperation.......................................................7

Safety.....................................................................7

FillingtheFuelTank................................................7

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..................................8

DuringOperation......................................................8

Safety.....................................................................8

StartingtheEngine..................................................8

EngagingtheAuger................................................10

DisengagingtheAuger............................................10

Self-propellingtheMachine.....................................10

StoppingtheEngine...............................................10

OperatingtheQuickStick®......................................10

ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute.........................11

OperatingTips......................................................11

AfterOperation........................................................11

Safety....................................................................11

PreventingFreeze-upafterUse.................................11

Maintenance.................................................................12

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................12

MaintenanceSafety.................................................12

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................12

CheckingandAdjustingtheSkids.............................13

InspectingtheThrowingEdges................................13

ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................13

ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................15

AdjustingtheAugerCable.......................................15

AdjustingtheTransmissionCable.............................15

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................16

Storage........................................................................16

StoringtheSnowthrower.........................................16

ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheISO8437
specicationsineffectatthetimeofproduction.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthemanualbefore

youstarttheengine.Makesurethateveryoneusingthis
productknowshowtousetheproductandunderstands
thewarnings.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents

onthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguardsandother

safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe
machine.

•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa

safedistancefromthemachine.

•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunderthe

watchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthanthe
operator.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Shutthemachineoffbeforeservicing,fueling,or

unclogging.

SoundPressure

Thismachinehasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’sear
of89dBAformodel38711and93dBAformodel38712,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.Thesound
pressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO11201.

SoundPower

Thismachinehasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof102
dBAformodel38711and107dBAformodel38712,which
includesanUncertaintyValue(K)of3.75dBA.Thesound
powerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO3744.

Vibration

Model38711:

Measuredvibrationlevelforthelefthand=4.3m/s2.

Measuredvibrationlevelfortherighthand=5.1m/s2.

UncertaintyValue(K)=2.1m/s2.

Model38712:

Measuredvibrationlevelforthelefthand=3.5m/s2.

Measuredvibrationlevelfortherighthand=4.1m/s2.

UncertaintyValue(K)=2.1m/s2.

Themeasuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO20643.

2

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

x 3

1

2

3

4

5

120-9805

Note:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamageddecals.

131–1785

Orderpartno.131–5921

1.Augerdrive—squeezethelevertoengage;releasethelever
todisengage.

2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Self-propeldrive—pushdownonthehandletoengagethe

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,auger—keep
awayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace;
stoptheengineandwaitfortheaugertostopbeforeleaving
themachine;removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructions
beforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.

4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
thesnowthrower.

self-propeldrive.

120-9805

131–5914

Orderpartno.131–5915

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,auger—do
notplaceyourhandinthechute;removetheignitionkey
andreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.

1.Insertthekey.

2.Primetheengine3times.

3.Engagethechoke.

4.Pullthestartercord.

5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.

3

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1

2

Nopartsrequired

Bolt(1/4–20X1–1/2inch)
Locknut(1/4–20inch)
Carriagebolt(1/4–20x1inch)
Locknut(1/4–20inch)
Screw(1/4–20X5/8inch)

1

UnfoldingtheHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Important:Ensurethatthecablesarenotpinched

whenunfoldingthehandle.

Qty.

Use

–

1
1
3
3
1

Unfoldthehandle.

Installthedischargechute.

Figure3

4

2

InstallingtheDischargeChute

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Bolt(1/4–20X1–1/2inch)

1

Locknut(1/4–20inch)

3

Carriagebolt(1/4–20x1inch)

3

Locknut(1/4–20inch)

1

Screw(1/4–20X5/8inch)

Procedure

1.Insertthechutepostthroughthebracketintothebase
ofthemachineandsecureitusingaboltandalock
nut(Figure4).

Figure4

1.Chutepost3.Locknut(1/4–20inch)

2.Bolt(1/4–20X1–1/2inch)

2.Assemblethechuterodandsecurethecables(Figure

5).

4.Bracket

Figure5

1.Chuterod4.Cableclip

2.Carriagebolt(1/4–20x1
inch)

3.Locknut(1/4–20inch)

5

5.Screw(1/4–20X5/8inch)

3

FillingtheEnginewithOil

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheengine.

Model

38711

38712

Oiltype:automotivedetergentoilwithanAPIservice
classicationofSJ,SL,orhigher.

UseFigure6belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityforthe
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected:

Maxll

0.5L(16.9oz)

0.7L(23.7oz)

Figure6

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Cleanaroundtheoil-llcap.

3.Checktheoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

Note:Donottightenthedipstickwhencheckingthe
oillevel.

1.Lowoillevel—addoil

6

Figure7

2.Correctoillevel