Toro 38814, 38819 Operator's Manual

PowerMax

ModelNo.38814—SerialNo.400000000andUp

ModelNo.38819—SerialNo.400000000andUp

®

726OEand826OXESnowthrower

FormNo.3423-376RevA

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforremoving
snowfrompavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysand
sidewalks,andothersurfacesfortrafconresidential
orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor
removingmaterialsotherthansnow.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready .Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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©2018—TheT oro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedinMexico

AllRightsReserved

*3423-376*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove

1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensure
thattheHighAltitudeKithasbeeninstalled
sothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPAemission
regulations.TheHighAltitudeKitincreases
engineperformancewhilepreventingspark-plug
fouling,hardstarting,andincreasedemissions.
Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attachthe
high-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe
machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService
DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand
high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.T olocate
adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite
atwww.Toro.comorcontactourToroCustomer
CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour
EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.Remove
thekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengineto
itsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe
engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperatean
enginethathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitude
useatloweraltitudes;otherwise,youcould
overheatanddamagetheengine.

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas
beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe
followinglabel(Figure3).

decal127-9363

Figure3

Contents

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

Safety.......................................................................3

GeneralSafety...................................................3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4

Setup........................................................................6

1InstallingtheUpperHandle..............................6

2InstallingtheChute..........................................6

3InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage.............6

4InstallingtheChute-ControlRod......................7

5ConnectingtheHeadlightWire.........................7

6InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutT ool....................8

7CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.........................8

8CheckingtheTirePressure..............................9

9CheckingtheSkidsandScraper......................9

10CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction

Drive...............................................................9

ProductOverview....................................................11

Specications...................................................11

Attachments/Accessories..................................11

Operation................................................................12

BeforeOperation.................................................12

BeforeOperationSafety...................................12

FillingtheFuelT ank..........................................12

DuringOperation.................................................12

DuringOperationSafety...................................12

StartingtheEngine...........................................13

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................15

OperatingtheTractionDrive.............................15

OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................15

OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................15

OperatingtheQuickStick®...............................16

ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................17

OperatingTips.................................................17

AfterOperation....................................................18

AfterOperationSafety......................................18

PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................18

Maintenance...........................................................19

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........19

MaintenanceSafety..........................................19

PreparingforMaintenance...............................19

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................20

CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper.........................................................20

CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction

Cable............................................................21

CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller

Cable............................................................21

CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............22

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................22

LubricatingtheHexShaft..................................23

ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................23

AdjustingtheDischarge-ChuteLatch................24

ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................24

ReplacingtheHeadlight....................................25

Storage...................................................................25

StoringtheMachine..........................................25

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................25

Troubleshooting......................................................26

2

Safety

Thissnowthroweriscapableofinjuringhandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethe
followingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinserious
injury.

GeneralSafety

ThismachinecomplieswithISO8437specications.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.
Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows
howtouseit,knowshowtoshutofftheengine
quickly,andunderstandsthewarnings.

•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe

operatingpositionforanyreason.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingparts

onthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
working.

•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep

bystanders,especiallysmallchildren,outofthe
operatingarea.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

x 3

1

2

3

4

5

120-9805

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

120-9805

1.Insertthekey.

2.Primetheengine3times.

3.Engagethechoke.

4.Pullthestartercord.

5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.

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121-6823

1.Fast

2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds

decal121-6817

121-6817

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardsofhandorfoot,impeller
andauger—keepbystandersasafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.

1.Engine—shutoff

2.Slow

3.Slow

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131-6487

3.Fast

4

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137-6198

1.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofthengersor
hand,impeller—donot

2.Warning—shutoffthe
enginebeforeusingthe
tooltoclearthechute.

placeyourhandinthe
chute.

121-1240

OrderPartNo.120-7194

1.Tractiondrive—squeezethelevertoengage;releasethe
levertodisengage.

2.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplaceyour
handinthechute;shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthe
operator’spositionanduseatooltoclearthechute.

4.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace;remove
theignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.

awayfromthemachine.

6.Auger/impellerdrive—squeezethelevertoengage;release
thelevertodisengage.

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5

Setup

1

InstallingtheUpperHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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2

InstallingtheChute

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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6

3

InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

4

InstallingtheChute-ControlRod

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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7

5

ConnectingtheHeadlightWire

Model38819only

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

6

InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutTool

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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8

7

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheenginecrankcase.Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoillevel

andaddoilifnecessary.

RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page20).

8

CheckingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

9

CheckingtheSkidsand Scraper

NoPartsRequired

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Procedure

RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper(page20).

9

5.MovethespeedselectortoPosition1;referto

OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page15).

10

CheckingtheOperationof
theTractionDrive

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,
themachinemaymoveinthedirection
oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury
and/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary.

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine

(page13).

6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip
(Figure1 1).

Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthe
machinedoesnotmoveormovesrearward,
completethefollowing:

A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe

engine.

B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe

speed-selectorlever.

C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)

onthespeed-controlrod.

D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector

lever.

7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthis
procedureuntilnoadjustmentsarerequired.

Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe

tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe
tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting

theTractionCable(page21)ortakethemachine

toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto

OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page15).

3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip
(Figure1 1).

Figure11

Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthe
machinedoesnotmoveormovesforward,
completethefollowing:

A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe

engine.

B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe

speed-selectorlever.

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C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)on

thespeed-controlrod.

D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector

lever.

4.Releasethetractionlever.

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ProductOverview

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Figure13

1.Primer5.Throttle

2.Ignitionswitch

3.Choke

4.Fuel-shutoffvalve

6.Oil-drainplug

7.Recoil-starthandle

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Figure14

Figure12

1.Handgrip(2)

2.Auger/impellerlever10.Scraper

3.Speed-selectorlever

4.QuickStick®

discharge-chutecontrol

5.Tractionlever13.Electric-startbutton

6.Fuel-tankcap14.Electric-startplug-in

7.Oil-lltube/dipstick15.Snow-cleanouttool

8.Chutedeector16.Headlight(Model38819

9.Dischargechute

11.Auger

12.Skid(2)

only)

1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)

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Specications

ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight

38814

38819

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.

79.4kg

(175lb)142cm71cm117cm

81.6kg

(180lb)

(56

inches)

(28

inches)

(46

inches)

11

Operation

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Forelectric-startmodelsonly:Useextension

cordsandreceptaclesasspeciedinthemanual.
Inspecttheelectricalcordbeforepluggingitinto
apowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,replace
it.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwearloose
jewelry.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe

machine,andremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,
wires,andotherforeignobjects.

•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,

illegible,ormissing,repairorreplaceitbefore
beginningoperation.Also,tightenanyloose
fasteners.

•Two-stagemodelsonly:Adjustthecollector

housingheighttoclearagravelorcrushed-rock
surface.

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%

MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such

asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolby
volume.Performanceproblemsand/orengine
damagemayresultwhichmaynotbecovered
underwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

Donotllabovethebottomofthefueltankneck
(Figure9).

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Figure15

Important:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythe

quantityoffuelthatyouexpecttousein30days.
Otherwise,youmayusefuelstabilizer/conditioner
inthemachineatalltimestokeepthefuelfresh
longerwhenusedasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizer
manufacturer.

FuelSafety

Fuelisextremelyammableandexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers.

•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachineontheground
beforelling,notinavehicleoronanobject.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.

Replacethefuelcapsecurelyandwipeupspills.

•Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan

openameorsparks.

•Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer,outofthe

reachofchildren.

•Whenfuelisinthetank,tipthemachineonlyas

directedintheinstructions.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.

FillingtheFuelTank

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe

machineandalwaysuseastickorthe
snow-cleanouttool(ifprovided).

•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe

dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.

Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart
ofyourbodyorclothingawayfrommovingor
rotatingparts.

•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas

wherepropertydamagecanoccur.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.

•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,

especiallywhenoperatingthemachineinreverse.

•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm

holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.

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•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe

machineonaslope.

only),inspectthemachinefordamage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility

orlight.

•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupthe

machine.

•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepower

totheauger.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe

machineonorcrossinggraveldrives(2-stage
modelsonly),walks,orroads.Stayalertforhidden
hazardsortrafc.

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile

theengineisrunning,exceptasdirectedinthe
instructions.

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,

removetheignitionkey(electric-startmodels

StartingtheEngine

Electric-StartModel

•Ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally,shutoff

theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.

•Donotruntheengineindoors;exhaustfumesare

dangerous.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby

attemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.

•Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore

startingtheengine.

•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe

operatingposition,beforeclearingorunclogging
thecollector,impeller,ordischargechute,and
whenmakinganyrepairs,adjustments,or
inspections.

•Neveroperatethemachineathightransport

speedsonslipperysurfaces.

Note:T ousetheelectricstarter(electric-startmodelsonly),connectapowercordtotheplug-inrstandthen

toapoweroutlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextensioncordrecommendedforoutdoorusethatisnot
longerthan50ft(15m).

WARNING

Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,causingashockorre.

Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeusingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,do
notuseit.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcordimmediately .ContactanAuthorizedService
Dealerforassistance.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapoweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe
machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty.

Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenotstartingthemachine.

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StandardModel

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Figure16

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Figure17

14

ShuttingOfftheEngine

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Figure18

OperatingtheTraction Drive

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,
themachinemaymoveinthedirection
oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury
and/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjust
itproperly,ifnecessary;refertoChecking

andAdjustingtheTractionCable(page21)for

moreinformation.

Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe

tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe
tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting

theTractionCable(page21)ortakethemachine

toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft
(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure19).

OperatingtheSpeed Selector

Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reverse
gears.T ochangespeeds,releasethetractionlever
andshiftthespeed-selectorlevertothedesired
position(Figure20).Theleverlocksinanotchat
eachspeedselection.

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Figure20

Operatingthe

Figure19

2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetraction
lever.

Auger/ImpellerDrive

1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeeze
theright(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip
(Figure21).

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Figure21

2.Tostoptheaugerandimpeller,releasetheright
lever.

15

Important:Whenyouengageboththe

auger/impellerleverandthetractionlever,
thetractionleverlockstheauger/impeller
leverdown,freeingyourrighthand.To
releasebothlevers,simplyreleasetheleft
(traction)lever.

3.Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotatewhen
youreleasetheauger/impellerlever,donot
operatethemachine.Checktheauger/impeller
cable;refertoCheckingandAdjustingthe

Auger/ImpellerCable(page21)andadjustitif

necessary.Otherwise,takethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

WARNING

OperatingtheQuickStick®

HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStick
tomovethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.
Releasethetriggercaptolockthedischargechute
andchutedeectorintoposition(Figure22).

Iftheaugerandimpellercontinue
torotatewhenyoureleasethe
auger/impellerlever,youcouldseriously
injureyourselforothers.

Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

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Figure22

MovingtheDischargeChute

HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick
Sticktothelefttomovethedischargechutetothe
left;movetheQuickSticktotherighttomovethe
dischargechutetotheright(Figure23).

Figure23

•Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe

Discharge-ChuteLatch(page24).

•Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasit

doestotheright,ensurethatthecableisroutedto
theinsideofthehandles.Referto1Installingthe

UpperHandle(page6).

•Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyou

releasethetriggercap,refertoAdjustingthe

Discharge-ChuteLatch(page24).

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MovingtheChuteDeector

HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick
Stickforwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveit
rearwardtoraisethechutedeector(Figure24).

OperatingTips

DANGER

Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpeller
andaugerrotateandcaninjureoramputate
handsorfeet.

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,
shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving
partstostop.Disconnectthewirefrom
thesparkplugandkeepitawayfromthe
plugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally
startingtheengine.

Figure24

ClearingaClogged DischargeChute

WARNING

Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno
snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the
dischargechutemaybeclogged.

Neveruseyourhandstoclearaclogged
dischargechute.Thiscouldresultinpersonal
injury.

•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayinthe

operatingpositionandreleasetheleft(traction)
lever.Whilerunningtheauger/impeller,pushdown
onthehandlestoraisethefrontofthemachinea
fewcentimeters(inches)offthepavement.Then
liftthehandlesquicklytobumpthefrontofthe
machineonthepavement.Repeatifnecessary
untilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge
chute.

•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechuteby

bumpingthefrontofthemachine,shutoffthe

engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
usethesnow-cleanouttool(Figure14).

Important:Uncloggingthedischargechute

bybumpingthefrontofthemachineonthe
pavementmaycausetheskidstomove.Adjust
theskidsandtightentheskidboltssecurely;
refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper(page20).

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chute;refertoClearingaClogged

DischargeChute(page17).Usethe

snow-cleanouttool(Figure9),notyour
hands,toremoveanobstructionfromthe
dischargechute.

•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfrom
thedischargeopeningwhileoperatingthe
machine.

•Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyother
partofyourbodyorclothingawayfrom
concealed,moving,orrotatingparts.

WARNING

Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother
foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonal
injurytoyouorbystanders.

•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofall
objectsthattheaugercouldpickupand
throw.

•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthe
areaofoperation.

•AlwayssetthethrottletotheFASTpositionwhen

throwingsnow.

•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthe

wheelsslip,shiftthemachineintoalowergear.

•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthe

machineintoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuesto
rideup,liftuponthehandles.

•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge

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AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel

tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare
present,suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters,
orclothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
storingthemachineinanyenclosure.

•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30

days,refertoStorage(page25)forimportant
information.

•Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowing

snowtopreventfreeze-upofthecollectorand
impeller.

PreventingFreeze-upafter Use

•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand

movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessive

forcewhentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.

Ifyouhavedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart,
starttheengineandletitrunforafewminutes.

•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunfor

afewminutestopreventmovingpartsfrom
freezing.Engagetheauger/impellertoclearany
remainingsnowfrominsidethehousing.Rotate
theQuickSticktopreventitfromfreezing.Shutoff
theengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removealliceandsnowfromthemachine.

•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoil-starthandle

severaltimesandpushtheelectric-startbutton
oncetopreventtherecoilstarterandelectric
starterfromfreezingup.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst2hours

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every100hours

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary .

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary.

•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

•Checktheauger-gearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Lubricatethehexshaft.

•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto1 16to137kPa(17to20psi).

•Drainthegasolineandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorat
theendoftheseason.

•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetraction-drivebeltand/or
theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.

Important:Y oucanndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyourmachineat

www.Toro.com.

MaintenanceSafety

Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbefore
performinganymaintenanceonthemachine:

•Beforeservicing,adjusting,orcleaningthe

machine,shutofftheengineandremovethe
key.Ifmajorrepairsareeverneeded,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhileperformingan

adjustmentorrepairtoprotectyoureyesfrom
foreignobjectsthatthemachinemaythrow.

•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper

tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafe
workingcondition.

•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.

PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts
andaccessories.

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.

3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.Referto

ReplacingtheSparkPlug(page23).

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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

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CheckingandAdjustingthe SkidsandScraper

ServiceInterval:Y early—Checktheskidsand

thescraperandadjustthemif
necessary.

Checktheskidsandthescrapertoensurethatthe
augerdoesnotcontactthepavedorgravelsurface.
Adjusttheskidsandthescraperasneededto
compensateforwear.

1.Checkthetirepressure;referto8Checkingthe

TirePressure(page9).

2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe
augersidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddown
easily.

Important:Theaugerbladesmustbe

supportedabovethegroundbytheskids.

3.Ensurethatthescraperis3mm(1/8inch)above
andparalleltoalevelsurface.

Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,or

uneven,adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.For
gravelsurfaces,adjusttheskidsfurtherdownto
preventthemachinefrompickinguprocks.

4.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwith
theground.

5.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskids
totheaugersides.

Note:T oquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen,

supportthescraper3mm(1/8inch)offthe
pavement,thenadjusttheskidsdowntothe
pavement.

Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,

youcanturnthemoverandsettheunusedside
towardthepavement.

1.3mm(1/8inch)

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Figure26

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CheckingandAdjustingthe TractionCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspect

thetractioncableandadjustitif
necessary.

Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor
replaceitifnecessary.

Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreverse
speedsoritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever,
adjustthetractioncable.

Iftheleft(traction)cableisnotproperlyadjusted,do
thefollowingsteps:

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Engagethetractionleverandholditinplace
(Figure27).

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Figure28

Figure27

3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthe
springlengthto5.5cm(2–3/16inches)as
showninFigure28.

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1.Jamnut

2.Turnbuckle

4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure28),ensuringthat
thereisslighttensiononthecable.

5.Ifthetractioncableisproperlyadjustedbuta
problemremains,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.

3.Spring

4.5.5cm(2–3/16inches)

CheckingandAdjustingthe Auger/ImpellerCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe

auger/impellercableandadjustitif
necessary.

Yearly—Inspecttheauger/impellercableand
adjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Engagetheauger/impellerleverandholditin
place(Figure29).

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Figure29

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3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthe
springlengthto7cm(2-3/4inches)asshown
inFigure30.

Figure30

1.Jamnut

2.Turnbuckle

3.Spring

4.7cm(2-3/4inches)

3.Removethepipeplugfromthegearbox.

4.Checktheoillevelinthegearbox.Theoilshould
be9.5mm(3/8inch)belowthelleropening.

5.Iftheoillevelislow,addGL-5orGL-6,SAE
80-90EPgearoillubricanttothegearboxuntil
theoillevelis9.5mm(3/8inch)belowtheller
opening.

Note:Donotusesyntheticoil.

6.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours—Changethe

engineoil.

Yearly—Changetheengineoil.

Ifpossible,runtheengineforafewminutesbefore
changingtheoilbecausewarmoilowsbetterand
carriesmorecontaminants.

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Engineoilcapacity

OilviscosityRefertoFigure32.

APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher

0.70L(24oz)

4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure30),ensuringthat
thereisslighttensiononthecable.

5.Iftheauger/impellercableisproperlyadjusted
butaproblemremains,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.

Checkingthe Auger-Gearbox-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Y early—Checktheauger-gearbox

oilandaddoilifnecessary.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Cleantheareaaroundthepipeplug(Figure31).

UseFigure32belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityfor
theoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected:

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Figure32

1.Cleantheareaaroundtheoil-draincap(Figure

33).

1.Pipeplug

Figure31

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Figure33

1.Oil-draincap

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2.Slideanoil-drainpanunderthedrainextension
andremovetheoil-draincap.

3.Draintheoil.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal

recyclingcenter.

4.Installtheoil-draincap.

5.Fillthecrankcasewithoil.

LubricatingtheHexShaft

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Lubricatethehexshaft.

Lightlylubricatethehexshaftyearlywithautomotive
engineoil(Figure34).

Figure34

1.Hexshaft

2.Steelfrictionpulley

3.Rubberwheel

Important:Donotgetoilontherubberwheelor

thesteelfrictionpulleybecausethetractiondrive
willslip(Figure34).

1.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank.

2.Tipthemachineforwardontoitsaugerhousing
andblockitsothatitcannotfall.

3.Removethebackcover(Figure35).

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Figure35

1.Screws

4.Movethespeed-selectorlevertoPositionR2.

5.Dipyourngerinautomotiveengineoiland

lightlylubricatethehexshaft.

6.Movethespeed-selectorlevertoPosition6.

7.Lubricatetheotherendofthehexshaft.

8.Movethespeed-selectorleverforwardand
rearwardafewtimes.

9.Installthebackcoverandreturnthemachineto

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theoperatingposition.

ReplacingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethe

sparkplug.

WARNING

Replacingthesparkplugwhiletheengineis
hotcanresultinburns.

Waituntiltheengineiscooltoreplacethe
sparkplug.

UseaT orosparkplugorequivalent(Champion®
RN9YCorNGKBPR6ES).

1.Removetheboot(Figure36).

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Note:Ensurethattheignitionwiresnaps

completelyintoplaceonthesparkplug.

Adjustingthe Discharge-ChuteLatch

Ifthedischargechutedoesnotlockintothedesired
positionordoesnotunlocksothatyoucanmoveitto
anotherposition,adjustthedischarge-chutelatch.

Figure36

1.Spark-plugboot

2.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug.

Figure37

3.Removeanddiscardtheoldsparkplug.

Note:Y ouwillneedaratchetwrenchextension

toremovethesparkplug.

4.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonanew
sparkplugat0.76mm(0.030inch)asshown
inFigure38.

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1.Loosentheclampfasteneronthechute-support
plateuntilthecableisfree.

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1.Cableconduit3.Clampfastener

2.Cableclamp

Figure39

2.Removeanyslackinthecablebypullingthe
cableconduitrearward.

3.Tightentheclampfastenerwhileholdingthe
cableinplace.

Figure38

1.0.76mm(0.030inch)

5.Installthenewsparkplug,tightenitrmly ,and
attachtheignitionwiretothesparkplug.

ReplacingtheDriveBelts

Iftheauger/impellerdrivebeltorthetraction-drivebelt
becomesworn,oil-soaked,orotherwisedamaged,
haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethebelt.

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ReplacingtheHeadlight

Model38819only

Replacetheheadlightassembly(T oropartnumber138-0670)whenneeded.

1.Removetheheadlightwirefromthebackoftheheadlight(AofFigure40).

2.Removetheboltandnutholdingtheheadlightassemblyontotheheadlightbracketandthenremovethe
oldheadlightassembly(BofFigure40).

3.Securethenewheadlightassemblyontotheheadlightbracketwiththepreviouslyremovednutand
bolt(CofFigure40).

4.Inserttheheadlightwirestraightintothebackoftheheadlightuntilitissecurelyinplace(DofFigure40).

Storage

StoringtheMachine

1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuel
stabilizertofreshfuelasdirectedbythefuel
stabilizermanufacturer.

Important:Donotstorefuellonger

thanthatsuggestedbythefuelstabilizer
manufacturer.

2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe
conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.

3.Runthemachineuntiltheenginerunsoutoffuel.

4.Primetheengineandstartitagain.

5.Allowtheenginetorununtilitshutsoff.
Whenyoucannolongerstarttheengine,itis
sufcientlydry.

6.Allowtheenginetocool.

7.Removetheignitionkey.

8.Cleanthemachinethoroughly.

9.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailable
fromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.Sand
affectedareasbeforepainting,andusearust

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Figure40

preventativetopreventthemetalpartsfrom
rusting.

10.Tightenallloosescrews,bolts,andlocknuts.
Repairorreplaceanydamagedparts.

11.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dry
placeoutofthereachofchildren.

RemovingtheMachine fromStorage

Performtheannualmaintenanceproceduresasgiven
intheRecommendedMaintenanceSchedule;referto

Maintenance(page19).

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Theelectricstarterdoesnotturn
(electric-startmodelsonly).

Theenginedoesnotstartorstartshard.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thepowercordisdisconnectedatthe
outletorthemachine.

2.Thepowercordisworn,corroded,or
damaged.

3.Thepoweroutletisnotenergized.

1.Thekeyisnotintheignitionorisinthe
STOPposition.

2.ThechokeisintheOFFpositionand
theprimerhasnotbeenpressed.

3.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisnotopen.3.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

4.ThethrottleisnotintheFASTposition.4.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition.

5.Thefueltankisemptyorthefuel
systemcontainsstalefuel.

6.Thespark-plugwireislooseor
disconnected.

7.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.

8.Thefuel-ventcapisrestricted.

9.Theengine-oillevelintheengine
crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.

1.Connectthepowercordtotheoutlet
and/orthemachine.

2.Replacethepowercord.

3.Haveaqualiedelectricianenergize
theoutlet.

1.Insertthekeyintotheignitionandturn
ittotheONposition.

2.MovethechoketotheONpositionand
presstheprimer3times.

5.Drainand/orllthefueltankwith
freshfuel(notmorethan30daysold).
Iftheproblempersists,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

7.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe
gapifnecessary .Replacethespark
plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.

8.Removetheventrestrictionorreplace
thefuelcap.

9.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin
theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark
onthedipstick.

Theenginerunsrough.

1.ThechokeisintheONposition.1.MovethechoketotheOFFposition.

2.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisnotcompletely
open.

3.Thefueltankisnearlyemptyor
containsstalefuel.

4.Thespark-plugwireisloose.

5.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.

6.Theengine-oillevelintheengine
crankcaseistoolowortoohigh.

2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

3.Drainandllthefueltankwithfresh
fuel(notmorethan30daysold).
Iftheproblempersists,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

5.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe
gapifnecessary .Replacethespark
plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.

6.Addordrainoiltoadjusttheoillevelin
theenginecrankcasetotheFullmark
onthedipstick.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Theengineruns,butthemachine
dischargessnowpoorlyornotatall.

Thedischargechuteeitherdoesnotlock
intoplaceordoesnotmove.

Themachinedoesnotproperlyclearthe
snowoffthesurface.

1.ThethrottleisnotintheFASTposition
whenthrowingsnow .

2.Themachineismovingtoofasttoclear
thesnow.

3.Y ouaretryingtoremovetoomuch
snowperswath.

4.Y ouaretryingtoremoveextremely
heavyorwetsnow.

5.Thedischargechuteisplugged.5.Unclogthedischargechute.

6.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisloose
orisoffthepulley.

7.Theauger/impellerdrivebeltisworn
orbroken.

1.Thedischarge-chutelatchisnot
properlyadjusted.

1.Theskidsand/orscraperarenot
properlyadjusted.

2.Thepressureinthetiresisnotequal.

1.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition.

2.Shiftthemachineintoalowergear.

3.Reducetheamountofsnowremoved
perswath.

4.Donotoverloadthemachinewith
extremelyheavyorwetsnow.

6.Installand/oradjusttheauger/impeller
drivebelt;refertowww.Toro.com
forservicinginformationortakethe
machinetoanAuthorizedService
Dealer.

7.Replacetheauger/impellerdrivebelt;
refertowww.Toro.comforservicing
informationortakethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Adjustthedischarge-chutelatch.

1.Adjusttheskidsand/orthescraper.

2.Checkandadjustthepressurein1or
bothtires.

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