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PowerMax
ModelNo.38836—SerialNo.400000000andUp
®
HeavyDuty1028OHXESnowthrower
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforremoving
snowfrompavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysand
sidewalks,andothersurfacesfortrafconresidential
orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor
removingmaterialsotherthansnow,norisitdesigned
forclearingoffgravelsurfaces.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.T oro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.
FormNo.3415-877RevA
Operator'sManual
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready .Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyoursmartphoneortablet,scan
theQRcodeontheserialnumberdecaltoaccess
warranty,parts,andotherproductinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
©2017—TheT oro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
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Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(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
itsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe
engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperatean
enginethathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitude
useatloweraltitudes;otherwise,youcould
overheatanddamagetheengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas
beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe
followinglabel(Figure3).
Figure3
Contents
5ConnectingtheHeadlightandHandwarmer
WiretotheEngine.........................................10
6CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.......................10
7CheckingtheTirePressure.............................11
8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper.....................11
9CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction
Drive..............................................................11
ProductOverview...................................................12
Operation................................................................13
BeforeOperation.................................................13
BeforeOperationSafety...................................13
FillingtheFuelT ank..........................................13
DuringOperation.................................................14
DuringOperationSafety...................................14
StartingtheEngine...........................................14
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................16
OperatingtheHandwarmers.............................17
OperatingtheTractionDrive.............................17
UsingtheWheel-ClutchLevers.........................17
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................18
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................18
OperatingtheQuickStick®...............................18
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................19
OperatingTips.................................................20
AfterOperation....................................................20
AfterOperationSafety......................................20
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................20
Maintenance...........................................................21
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........21
MaintenanceSafety..........................................21
PreparingforMaintenance...............................21
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................22
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper.........................................................22
CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction
Cable............................................................23
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable............................................................23
CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............24
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................25
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ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................25
AdjustingtheDischarge-ChuteLatch................26
ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................27
ReplacingtheHeadlightBulb............................27
Storage...................................................................28
PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................28
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................28
Troubleshooting......................................................29
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................6
1InstallingtheUpperHandle..............................7
2InstallingtheWheel-Clutch-Cable
Ends................................................................7
3InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage.............8
4InstallingtheChute-ControlRod......................9
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Safety
GeneralSafety
ThismachinecomplieswithANSIB71.3specications.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.
Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows
howtousetheproductandunderstandsthe
warnings.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsonthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystanderssafedistanceawayfromthemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Shutofftheenginebeforeunclogging,servicing,
orfuelingthemachine.
Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationin
theirrespectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
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2
3
4
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120-9805
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
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OrderPartNo.112-6629
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplace
yourhandinthechute;shutofftheenginebeforeleaving
theoperator'spositionanduseatooltoclearthechute.
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106-4525
OrderPartNo.112-6633
1.Fast
2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds
3.Slow
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decal107-3040
107-3040
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardsofhandorfoot,impeller
andauger—keepbystandersasafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
1.Insertthekey.
2.Primetheengine3times.
3.Engagethechoke.
4.Pullthestartercord.
5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.
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1.Engine—shutoff
2.Slow
3.Variablespeedcontrol
4.Fast
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1.Leftturncontrol4.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,
2.Tractiondrive—squeezetheleverto
engage;releasethelevertodisengage.
3.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
impeller—donotplaceyourhandin
thechute;shutofftheenginebefore
leavingtheoperator'spositionanduse
atooltoclearthechute.
5.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,
impeller—stayawayfrommoving
parts;keepallguardsandshieldsin
place;removetheignitionkeyand
readtheinstructionsbeforeservicing
orperformingmaintenance.
6.Thrownobjecthazard—keep
bystandersasafedistancefromthe
machine.
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7.Auger/impellerdrive—squeezethe
levertoengage;releasetheleverto
disengage.
8.Rightturncontrol
9.Handwarmercontrols
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Handlebolt4
Curvedwasher
Locknut4
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Carriagebolt
Locknut2
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Qty.
Use
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Installtheupperhandle.
Installthewheel-clutch-cableends.
Installthetraction-controllinkage.
Installthechute-controlrod.
Connecttheheadlightandhandwarmer
wiretotheengine.
Checktheengine-oillevel.
Checkthetirepressure.
Checktheskidsandscraper.
Checktheoperationofthetractiondrive.
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InstallingtheUpperHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
4Handlebolt
4
Curvedwasher
4Locknut
Procedure
Note:Donotremovetherubberbandonthecables
untilyouhaveinstalledtheupperhandle.
1.Liftandrotatetheupperhandleandpositionit
overthelowerhandle(Figure4).
Important:Routethecablesattachedtothe
QuickStick
andensurethatthecablesandthewirefor
theheadlightarenotpinchedbetweenthe
handlesections.
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insidetheupperhandlelegs
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Figure5
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Installingthe Wheel-Clutch-CableEnds
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Unwrapthebubblewrapfromthecablesonthe
lowerhandle(Figure6).
Figure4
1.Cables
2.Securetheupperhandlewith4handlebolts,
4curvedwashers,and4locknutsfromthe
loose-partsbag(Figure5).
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Figure6
2.Routeeithertheleftorrightcableendoverthe
lowerhandleandinsertthecableendintothe
holeinthecorrespondingwheel-clutchlever
(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Wheel-clutchlever
3.Removethenutandwasherfromthehandle,
attachthecableclamponthecabletothe
handle,installthewasherandthenut,and
tightenthenutbyhand(Figure8).
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Note:Thegapshouldbeapproximatelythe
thicknessofapencil(1/4inchor6mm).Ifitis
greater,loosenthecable-clampnut,slidethe
cablejacketupslightly,tightenthecable-clamp
nut,andcheckthegapagain.
6.Repeatsteps2through5fortheothercable.
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Installingthe Traction-ControlLinkage
Figure8
1.Cableclamp(2)
Important:Ensurethatthecurvedsideof
thecableclampisagainstthehandleand
thatthecableisroutedbelowtheclampbolt.
Thecablemustbeinastraightlinefromthe
cableclamptothepointwhereitattachesto
thewheel-clutchlever.
4.Pullthecablejacketdowngentlyuntilthe
wheel-clutchleverisdownandtheslackisout
ofthecable,thentightenthecable-clampnut
securely(Figure9).
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NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Removethehairpincotterandwasherfromthe
lowerendofthespeed-controlrodandinsertthe
lowerendoftherodintothelowerlinkarmso
thatthebentendofthespeed-controlrodfaces
rearward(Figure11).
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Figure11
Figure9
5.Squeezetheleverfully ,thencheckthegap
betweenthebottomofthehandleandtheend
ofthewheel-clutchlever(Figure10).
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2.Securethelowerendofthespeed-controlrod
withthewasherandhairpincotterthatyou
previouslyremoved.
3.Removethehairpincotterandouterwasher
fromthetrunnionontheupperendofthe
speed-controlrod(Figure12).
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Note:Foreasierinstallation,lookdownthrough
theopeninginthespeedselector(Figure14).
Figure12
1.Speed-selectorlever
2.Trunnion
3.Innerwasher
4.Outerwasher
Note:Foreasierinstallation,leavetheat
washeronthetrunnion(Figure12).
4.Shiftthespeed-selectorleverintoR2position.
5.Rotatethelowerlinkarmfullyupward
(counterclockwise)(Figure13).
Figure13
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Figure14
1.Speedselector
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InstallingtheChute-Control Rod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Carriagebolt
2Locknut
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Procedure
1.UnwraptheQuickStick®androtateitsothatit
isuprightandinthecenter.
6.Liftuponthespeed-controlrodandinsertthe
trunnionintotheholeinthespeed-selectorlever
(Figure12).
Note:Ifthetrunniondoesnottintothehole
whenyouliftuponthespeed-controlrod,
rotatethetrunnionupwardordownwardonthe
speed-controlroduntilitts.
7.Securethetrunnionandupperendofthe
speed-controlrodwiththeouterwasherand
hairpincotterthatyoupreviouslyremoved.
2.Holdthebluetriggercapdownandpullthelever
fullyrearward.
Note:Thedischargechuteanddeectorshould
faceforward.Iftheydonot,holdthebluetrigger
capdown(butdonotmovetheQuickStick)and
rotatethedischargechuteuntiltheydo.
3.Aligntheattenedbackendofthelong
chute-controlrodwiththeattenedfrontendof
theshortrodthatextendsfromthecontrolpanel
sothattheynesttogether(Figure15).
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Figure17
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Figure15
1.Shortrod
4.Insertthefrontendoftherodintotheopening
inthebackofthechute-gearcoveruntilitslides
intothechutegear(Figure16).
2.Longchute-controlrod
Figure16
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1.Cableclip2.Deectorcable
7.Holdthebluetriggercapdownandrotatethe
QuickStickinacircletoensurethatthechute
anddeectoroperatesmoothly .
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ConnectingtheHeadlight andHandwarmerWireto theEngine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Plugaconnectorintothestarterwireandanotherinto
theground(Figure18).
5.Aligntheholesinthenestedendsoftherods
andinsert2carriagebolts(fromtheloose-parts
bag)throughtheshortrodfromtheleftsideof
themachine(fromtheoperatingposition).
6.Insertthecableclipthatsupportsthedeector
cableontotheforwardcarriagebolt,andsecure
thecarriageboltswiththelocknutsfromthe
loose-partsbag(Figure17).
Note:Thepigtailsarecolor-coded.
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Figure18
1.Starter-wireconnector2.Groundconnector
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9
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheengine
crankcase.Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoil
levelandaddoilifnecessary.
RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page22).
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CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping.
Reducethepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween
116and137kPa(17and20psi).
CheckingtheOperationof theTractionDrive
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,
themachinemaymoveinthedirection
oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury
and/orpropertydamage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary.
Note:Tochecktheoperationofthetractiondrive,you
mustengagetheself-propelfeaturebypinningthe
wheelsintheaxle;referto9CheckingtheOperation
oftheTractionDrive(page11).
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine
(page14).
2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page18).
3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip
(Figure19).
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CheckingtheSkidsand Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper(page22).
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Figure19
Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthe
machinedoesnotmoveormovesforward,
completethefollowing:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe
engine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe
speed-selectorlever(Figure12).
C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)on
thespeed-controlrod(Figure12).
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D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector
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2
3
4
5
6
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lever(Figure12).
4.Releasethetractionlever.
5.MovethespeedselectortoPosition1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page18).
6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip
(Figure19).
Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthe
machinedoesnotmoveormovesrearward,
completethefollowing:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe
engine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe
speed-selectorlever(Figure12).
C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)
onthespeed-controlrod(Figure12).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector
lever(Figure12).
7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthis
procedureuntilnoadjustmentsarerequired.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe
tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe
tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting
theTractionCable(page23)ortakethemachine
toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
ProductOverview
Figure20
1.Hand-grip(2)10.Scraper
2.Auger/impellerlever
3.Speed-selectorlever12.Skid(2)
4.QuickStick®discharge
chutecontrol
5.Tractionlever14.Electric-starterplug-in
6.Fuel-tankcap
7.Oil-lltube/dipstick
8.Chutedeector17.Wheel-clutchlever(2)
9.Dischargechute
11.Auger
13.Electric-startbutton
15.Snow-cleanouttool
16.Headlight
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Figure21
1.Primer5.Throttle
2.Ignitionswitch
3.Choke
4.Fuel-shutoffvalve
6.Oil-drainplug
7.Recoil-starthandle
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Figure22
1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)
DANGER
Fuelisextremelyammableandexplosive.A
reorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand
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others.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe
fuel,placethecontainerand/ormachineon
thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicle
oronanobject.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
•Forelectric-startmodelsonly:Useextension
cordsandreceptaclesasspeciedinthemanual.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbefore
pluggingitintoapowersource.Ifthecordis
damaged,donotuseit.Replacethedamaged
cord.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouare
notstartingthemachine.
•Wearadequatewintergarmentswhenever
youoperatethemachine.Wearsubstantial,
slip-resistantfootwearthatimprovesfootingon
slipperysurfaces.Avoidloose-ttingclothingthat
cangetcaughtinmovingparts.
•Alwaysweareyeprotectionduringoperationor
whileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotect
youreyesfromforeignobjectsthatthemachine
maythrow.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe
machine,andremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,
wires,andotherforeignobjects.
•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,
illegible,ormissing,repairorreplaceitbefore
beginningoperation.Also,tightenanyloose
fasteners.
•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineis
cold.Wipeupspills.
•Donothandlefuelwhensmokingor
aroundanopenameorsparks.
•Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer,
outofthereachofchildren.
•Donottipthemachineeitherforward
orbackwardwithfuelinthefueltank;
otherwise,fuelmayleakoutofthe
machine.
FillingtheFuelTank
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%
MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.
•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such
asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolby
volume.Performanceproblemsand/orengine
damagemayresultwhichmaynotbecovered
underwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Donotllabovethebottomofthefueltank(Figure
23).
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Figure23
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•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor
crossinggraveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalert
forhiddenhazardsortrafc.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhilethe
engineisrunning.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,
removetheignitionkey(electric-startmodels
only),thoroughlyinspectthemachineforany
damage,andrepairthedamagebeforestarting
andoperatingthemachine.
•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,
shutofftheengineandcheckforthecause.
•Donotruntheengineindoorsunlessthereis
adequateventilation(e.g.,leavingtheoutsidedoor
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open);exhaustfumesaredangerous.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby
attemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.
Note:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythequantity
offuelthatyouexpecttousein30days.Otherwise,
youmayaddfuelstabilizertonewlypurchasedfuelto
keepitfreshforupto6months.
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
•Shutofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe
machineandalwaysuseastickorthe
snow-cleanouttool(ifprovided).
•Arotatingaugercaninjurehandsorfeet.Stay
behindthehandlesandawayfromthedischarge
openingwhileoperatingthemachine.Keepyour
face,hands,feet,andanyotherpartofyour
bodyorclothingawayfrommovingorrotating
parts.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas
wherepropertydamagecanoccur.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.
Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm
holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.
StartingtheEngine
1.Checktheengine-oillevel.RefertoChecking
theEngine-OilLevel(page22).
2.Turnthefuel-shutoffvalve1/4turn
counterclockwisetoopenit(Figure24).
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon
slopes.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility
orlight.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupwith
themachine.
•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepower
totheauger.
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Figure24
3.Fullyinserttheignitionkey(Figure25).
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1.Ignitionkey
4.Firmlypushintheprimerwithyourthumbas
indicatedbythefollowingtable,holdingthe
primerinforasecondbeforereleasingiteach
time(Figure26).
5.MovethechoketotheCHOKEposition(Figure
27).
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Figure27
Temperature
Above-18°C(0°F)
-23°Cto-18°C(-10°Fto0°F)
Below-23°C(-10°F)
Figure26
SuggestedNumberof
Primes
3
4
6
6.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition(Figure
28).
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Figure28
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7.Startthemachinebypullingtherecoilstarteror
pressingtheelectric-starterbutton(Figure29).
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Figure29
STOP
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1.Electric-starterbutton3.Recoil-starthandle
2.Electricstarterplug-in
Note:T ousetheelectricstarter(electric-start
modelsonly),connectapowercordtothe
plug-inrstandthentoapoweroutlet.Use
onlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextensioncord
recommendedforoutdoorusethatisnotlonger
than50feet(15m).
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,
causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcord
beforeusingthemachine.Ifthecord
isdamaged,donotuseit.Replaceor
repairthedamagedcordimmediately.
ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor
assistance.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.MovethethrottletotheSLOWposition,andthen
totheSTOPposition(Figure30).Y oucanalso
shutofftheenginebypullingtheignitionkey
outwardtothemiddleposition.
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Figure30
2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving
theoperatingposition.
3.Removetheignitionkeytopreventaccidental
starting.
4.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebyrotatingit
clockwise(Figure31).
Important:T opreventdamagingtheelectric
starter,runitinshortcycles(5secondson,
5secondsoff),nomorethan10times.Ifthe
enginestilldoesnotstart,takethemachine
toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
8.Disconnectthepowercordfromthepoweroutlet
rstandthenfromthemachine(electric-start
modelsonly).
9.Allowtheenginetowarmup;graduallymove
thechoketowardtheRunposition.Waitfor
theenginetorunsmoothlybeforeeachchoke
adjustment.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoa
poweroutlet,someonecaninadvertently
startthemachineandinjurepeopleor
damageproperty.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouare
notstartingthemachine.
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Figure31
5.Pulltherecoilstarter3or4times.
Note:Thishelpspreventtherecoilstarterfrom
freezingup.
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Operatingthe Handwarmers
Operatethehandwarmersasfollows:
•PresstheswitchtotheONpositiontoturnonthe
handwarmers.
•PresstheswitchtotheOFFpositiontoturnoffthe
handwarmers.
Figure32
1.On/Offswitch3.OFFposition
2.ONposition
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Figure33
2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetraction
lever.
UsingtheWheel-Clutch Levers
Thewheel-clutchleversallowyoutomomentarily
disengagethedriveto1orbothwheelswiththe
traction-driveleverstillengaged.Thisenablesyouto
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turnandmaneuverthemachineeasily.
Note:Holdingdownthetractionleveragainstthe
handleengagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.
Toturnthemachinetotheright,liftuptheright
wheel-clutchleverandsqueezeittowardthehandle
(Figure34).
OperatingtheTraction Drive
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,
themachinemaymoveinthedirection
oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury
and/orpropertydamage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjust
itproperly,ifnecessary;refertoChecking
andAdjustingtheTractionCable(page23)for
moreinformation.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe
tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe
tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting
theTractionCable(page23)ortakethemachine
toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
Important:Tooperatethetractiondrive,you
mustoperatethemachinewiththeself-propel
featureengaged.Referto9Checkingthe
OperationoftheTractionDrive(page11).
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Figure34
Note:Thisdisengagesthedrivetotherightwheel
whiletheleftwheelcontinuesdriving,andthemachine
turnstotheright.
Note:Similarly,squeezingtheleftwheel-clutchlever
turnsthemachinetotheleft.
Whenyoucompletetheturn,releasethewheel-clutch
lever,andthedrivere-engagesbothwheels(Figure
35).
1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft
(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure33).
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Figure35
Momentarilysqueezingandreleasingtheleftorright
wheel-clutchleveralsoallowsforsteeringadjustments
tokeepthemachinegoinginastraightline,especially
indeepsnow.
Squeezingbothwheel-clutchleverssimultaneously
disengagesthedrivetobothwheels.Thisenables
youtomanuallymovethemachinebackwardwithout
stoppingtoshiftitintoareversegear.Italsoallows
youtomaneuverandtransportthemachinemore
easilywhentheengineisnotrunning.
OperatingtheSpeed Selector
Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reverse
gears.T ochangespeeds,releasethetractionlever
andshiftthespeed-selectorlevertothedesired
position(Figure36).Theleverlocksinanotchat
eachspeedselection.
Operatingthe Auger/ImpellerDrive
1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeeze
theright(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip
(Figure37).
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Figure37
2.Tostoptheaugerandimpeller,releasetheright
lever.
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(page23)andadjustitif
necessary.Otherwise,takethemachinetoan
AuthorizedDealerforservice.
Figure36
WARNING
Iftheaugerandimpellercontinue
torotatewhenyoureleasethe
auger/impellerlever,youcouldseriously
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injureyourselforothers.
Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
OperatingtheQuickStick®
HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStick
tomovethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.
Releasethetriggercaptolockthedischargechute
andchutedeectorintoposition(Figure38).
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Figure38
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MovingtheDischargeChute
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick
Sticktothelefttomovethedischargechutetothe
left;movetheQuickSticktotherighttomovethe
dischargechutetotheright(Figure39).
MovingtheChuteDeector
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick
Stickforwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveit
rearwardtoraisethechutedeector(Figure40).
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Figure40
ClearingaClogged
Figure39
•Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe
Discharge-ChuteLatch(page26).
•Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasit
doestotheright,ensurethatthecableisroutedto
theinsideofthehandles.Referto1Installingthe
UpperHandle(page7).
•Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyou
releasethetriggercap,refertoAdjustingthe
Discharge-ChuteLatch(page26).
DischargeChute
WARNING
Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno
snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the
dischargechutemaybeclogged.
Neveruseyourhandstoclearaclogged
dischargechute.Thiscouldresultinpersonal
injury.
•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayinthe
operatingpositionandreleasetheleft(traction)
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lever.Whilerunningtheauger/impeller,pushdown
onthehandlestoraisethefrontofthemachinea
fewcentimeters(inches)offthepavement.Then
liftthehandlesquicklytobumpthefrontofthe
machineonthepavement.Repeatifnecessary
untilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge
chute.
•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechuteby
bumpingthefrontofthemachine,shutoffthe
engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
usethesnow-cleanouttool(Figure22).
Important:Uncloggingthedischargechute
bybumpingthefrontofthemachineonthe
pavementmaycausetheskidstomove.Adjust
theskidsandtightentheskidboltssecurely;
refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper(page22).
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OperatingTips
AfterOperation
DANGER
Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpeller
andaugerrotateandcaninjureoramputate
handsorfeet.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,
shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving
partstostop.Disconnectthewirefrom
thesparkplugandkeepitawayfromthe
plugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally
startingtheengine.
•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge
chute;refertoClearingaClogged
DischargeChute(page19).Usethe
snow-cleanouttool(Figure23),notyour
hands,toremoveanobstructionfromthe
dischargechute.
•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfrom
thedischargeopeningwhileoperatingthe
machine.
•Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyother
partofyourbodyorclothingawayfrom
concealed,moving,orrotatingparts.
AfterOperationSafety
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel
tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare
present,suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters,
orclothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
storinginanyenclosure.
•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,
refertoStorage(page28)forimportantdetails.
PreventingFreeze-upafter Use
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand
movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessive
forcewhentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.
Ifyouhavedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart,
starttheengineandletitrunforafewminutes.
•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunfor
afewminutestopreventmovingpartsfrom
freezing.Engagetheauger/impellertoclearany
remainingsnowfrominsidethehousing.Rotate
theQuickSticktopreventitfromfreezing.Shutoff
theengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removealliceandsnowfromthemachine.
WARNING
Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother
foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonal
injurytoyouorbystanders.
•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofall
objectsthattheaugercouldpickupand
throw.
•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthe
areaofoperation.
•AlwayssetthethrottletotheFASTpositionwhen
throwingsnow.
•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthe
wheelsslip,shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthe
machineintoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuesto
rideup,liftuponthehandles.
•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoil-starthandle
severaltimesandpushtheelectric-startbutton
oncetopreventtherecoilstarterandelectric
starterfromfreezingup.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst2hours
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every50hours
Every100hours
Yearly
Yearlyorbeforestorage
MaintenanceProcedure
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary .
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.Changetheengineoilevery25operatinghourswhen
operatingtheengineunderaheavyload.
•Replacethesparkplug.
•Checktheskidsandscraperandadjustthemifnecessary .
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Checktheauger-gearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto116–137kPa(17–20psi).
•Runtheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorattheendoftheseason.
•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/or
theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.
Important:Y oucanndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyourmachineat
www.Toro.com.
MaintenanceSafety
Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbefore
performinganymaintenanceonthemachine:
•Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service,or
adjustment,shutofftheengineandremovethe
key.Ifmajorrepairsareeverneeded,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafe
workingcondition.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts
andaccessories.
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.Referto
ReplacingtheSparkPlug(page25).
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CheckingtheEngine-Oil
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1
2
Level
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check
theengine-oillevelandaddoilif
necessary.
1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,thenfully
installthedipstick.
2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel
(Figure41).IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmark
onthedipstick,addoil.RefertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page22).
Figure41
1.Full2.Addoil
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Figure42
1.1.3cm(1/2inch)
3.Supportthesideplatessothattheyareatleast
1.3cm(1/2inch)abovealevelsurface.
Important:Theaugerbladesmustbe
supportedabovethegroundbytheskids.
4.Ensurethatthescraperis3mm(1/8inch)above
andparalleltoalevelsurface.
Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,or
uneven,adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.For
gravelsurfaces,adjusttheskidsfurtherdownto
preventthemachinefrompickinguprocks.
5.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwith
theground.
6.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskids
totheaugersides.
Note:T oquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen,
supportthescraper3mm(1/8inch)offthe
pavement,thenadjusttheskidsdowntothe
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pavement.
Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,
youcanturnthemoverandsettheunusedside
towardthepavement.
CheckingandAdjustingthe SkidsandScraper
ServiceInterval:Y early—Checktheskidsand
scraperandadjustthemif
necessary.
Checktheskidstoensurethattheaugerdoesnot
contactthepavedorgravelsurface.Adjusttheskids
asneededtocompensateforwear.
1.Checkthetirepressure;referto7Checkingthe
TirePressure(page1 1).
2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe
augersidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddown
easily(Figure42).
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CheckingandAdjustingthe TractionCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspect
thetractioncableandadjustitif
necessary.
Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor
replaceitifnecessary.
Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreverse
speedsoritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever,
adjustthetractioncable.
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Figure44
Withthetractionleverdisengaged,checkthepin
intheelongatedslotintheleftsideofthemachine
abovethetire.Thereshouldbeagapof1to1.5mm
(1/32to1/16inch)fromthefrontoftheslottothefront
edgeofthepin(Figure43).
Figure43
1.Pin
2.1to1.5mm(1/32to1/16inch)
Iftheleft(traction)cableisnotproperlyadjusted,do
thefollowingsteps:
1.Jamnut2.Turnbuckle
CheckingandAdjustingthe Auger/ImpellerCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe
auger/impellercableandadjustitif
necessary.
Yearly—Inspecttheauger/impellercableand
adjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
1.Removethe2screwsfromtherightsideofthe
beltcoverasshown.
2.Liftuptherightsideofthebeltcover(Figure45).
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1.Loosenthejamnut.
2.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthe
pinuntilitisthepropergapfromthefrontedge
oftheslot.
3.Tightenthejamnut(Figure44).
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Figure45
3.Withtheauger/impellerleverdisengaged,
ensurethatthegapbetweentheaugerclutch
assemblyandthetabis1.5mm(1/16inch)as
showninFigure46.
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Figure46
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1.Tab
2.1.5mm(1/16inch)
4.Iftheauger/impellercableisnotproperly
adjusted,dothefollowingsteps:
5.Loosenthejamnut(Figure47).
Checkingthe Auger-Gearbox-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheauger-gearbox
oilandaddoilifnecessary.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Cleantheareaaroundthepipeplug(Figure48).
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Figure48
1.Pipeplug
Figure47
1.Jamnut2.Turnbuckle
6.Loosenortightentheturnbucklethatadjuststhe
tensiononthecable(Figure47).
7.Adjusttheturnbuckleuntilyouobtaintheproper
gap.
8.Tightenthejamnut.
9.Insertthe2screwsthatyoupreviouslyremoved
onthebeltcover.
3.Removethepipeplugfromthegearbox.
4.Checktheoillevelinthegearbox.Theoilshould
beatthepointofoverowingatthelleropening.
5.Iftheoillevelislow,addGL-5orGL-6,SAE
85-95EPgearoillubricanttothegearboxuntil
thepointofoverow.
Note:Donotusesyntheticoil.
6.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.
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10.Iftheauger/impellercableisproperlyadjusted
butaproblemremains,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
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ChangingtheEngineOil
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ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours—Changethe
engineoil.
Every50hours—Changetheengineoil.
Changetheengineoilevery25operatinghours
whenoperatingtheengineunderaheavyload.
Ifpossible,runtheengineforafewminutesbefore
changingtheoilbecausewarmoilowsbetterand
carriesmorecontaminants.
EngineoilcapacityModels38836:0.89to0.95L
(30to32oz)
OilviscosityRefertoFigure49.
APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher
UseFigure49belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityfor
theoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
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Figure50
1.Oil-drainplug
2.Slideanoil-drainpanunderthedrainextension
andremovetheoil-drainplug.
Note:Whenremovingtheplug,ensurethatthe
tubedoesnotloosen.
3.Draintheoil.
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal
recyclingcenter.
Figure49
EngineOilCapacities
Model
38836
1.Cleantheareaaroundtheoil-draincap(Figure
50).
EngineOilCapacity
0.89to0.95L(30to32oz)
4.Installtheoil-drainplug.
5.Fillthecrankcasewithoil.
ReplacingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethe
sparkplug.
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WARNING
Replacingthesparkplugwhiletheengineis
hotcanresultinburns.
Waituntiltheengineiscooltoreplacethe
sparkplug.
UseaT orosparkplugorequivalent(Champion®
RN9YCorNGKBPR6ES).
1.Removetheboot(Figure51).
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Note:Ensurethattheignitionwiresnaps
completelyintoplaceonthesparkplug.
Adjustingthe Discharge-ChuteLatch
Ifthedischargechutedoesnotlockintothedesired
positionordoesnotunlocksothatyoucanmoveitto
anotherposition,adjustthedischarge-chutelatch.
Figure51
1.Spark-plugboot
2.Cleanaroundthebaseofthesparkplug.
Figure52
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1.Removethefasteneronthegearcover(Figure
54),liftthefrontofthecoverup,andslideitback
andoutoftheway.
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Figure54
2.Loosentheboltonthecableclamp(Figure55).
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3.Removeanddiscardtheoldsparkplug.
Note:Y ouwillneedaratchetwrenchextension
toremovethesparkplug.
4.Setthegapbetweentheelectrodesonanew
sparkplugat0.76mm(0.030inch)asshown
inFigure53.
Figure53
1.0.76mm(0.030inch)
5.Installthenewsparkplug,tightenitrmly,and
attachtheignitionwiretothesparkplug.
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Figure55
1.Cableconduit2.Cableclamp
3.Graspthecableconduitandmoveittowardthe
frontofthemachineuntilthedischarge-chute
latchfullyengagesthegearteeth(Figure55
andFigure56).
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Figure56
ReplacingtheHeadlight Bulb
UseaGE89937Whalogenlightbulb.Donottouch
thebulbwithyourhandsorallowdirtormoistureto
comeintocontactwiththebulb.
1.Removethewireconnectorfromthebackofthe
headlight(Figure57).
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1.Discharge-chutelatch
2.Gearteeth
Note:Thelatchisspringloadedandnaturally
movesintotheteethofthegear(Figure56).
4.Removeanyslackinthecablebypullingthe
cableconduitrearward.
5.Tightentheboltonthecableclamp,being
carefulnottostriptheplasticpart.
6.Installandsecurethegearcover.
ReplacingtheDriveBelts
Iftheauger/impellerdrivebeltorthetraction-drivebelt
becomesworn,oil-soaked,orotherwisedamaged,
haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethebelt.
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Figure57
2.Turnthebaseofthebulbcounterclockwiseuntil
itstops(Figure58).
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Figure58
3.Removethebulbstraightoutfromthebackof
theheadlight(Figure59).
Figure59
4.Insertanewbulbintothebackoftheheadlight
(Figure60).
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Figure60
5.Turnthebaseofthebulbclockwiseuntilitis
snug(Figure61).
Figure61
6.Insertthewireconnectorstraightintothebackof
theheadlightuntilitissecurelyinplace(Figure
62).
Storage
WARNING
•Gasolinevaporscanexplode.
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•Donotstoregasolinemorethan30days.
•Donotstorethemachineinanenclosure
nearanopename.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringit.
PreparingtheMachinefor Storage
1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuel
stabilizertofreshfuelasdirectedbytheengine
manufacturer.
Important:Donotstorefuellonger
thanthatsuggestedbythefuel-stabilizer
manufacturer.
2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe
conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.
Figure62
3.Runthemachineuntiltheenginerunsoutoffuel.
4.Primetheengineandstartitagain.
5.Allowtheenginetorununtilitshutsoff.
Whenyoucannolongerstarttheengine,itis
sufcientlydry.
6.Shutofftheengineandallowittocool.
7.Removetheignitionkey.
8.Cleanthemachinethoroughly.
9.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailable
fromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.Sand
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affectedareasbeforepainting,andusearust
preventativetopreventthemetalpartsfrom
rusting.
10.Tightenallloosescrews,bolts,andlocknuts.
Repairorreplaceanydamagedparts.
11.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dry
placeoutofthereachofchildren.
RemovingtheMachine fromStorage
Performtheannualmaintenanceproceduresasgiven
intheRecommendedMaintenanceSchedule;referto
Maintenance(page21).
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Theelectricstarterdoesnotturn(electric
startonly).
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.Haveaqualiedelectricianenergize
theoutlet.
1.Insertthekeyintotheignitionandturn
ittotheONposition.
2.MovethechoketotheONpositionand
presstheprimer3times.
5.Drainand/orllthefueltankwith
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.Drainandllthefueltankwithfresh
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.Don'toverloadthemachinewith
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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(suchasregulatorycompliance),orasrequiredbyapplicablelaw.
Toro'sCommitmenttoSecurityofY ourPersonalInformation
Wetakereasonableprecautionsinordertoprotectthesecurityofyourpersonalinformation.Wealsotakestepstomaintaintheaccuracyandcurrent
statusofpersonalinformation.
AccessandCorrectionofyourPersonalInformation
Ifyouwouldliketorevieworcorrectyourpersonalinformation,pleasecontactusbyemailatlegal@toro.com.
AustralianConsumerLaw
AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalToroDealer .
374-0282RevC
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