Toro 38890 Operator's Manual

PowerTRX

™

Commercial1428OHXEand1432

OHXESnowthrower

ModelNo.38890—SerialNo.408700000andUp

ModelNo.38891—SerialNo.408700000andUp

FormNo.3441-581RevA

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownersandprofessional,hiredoperators.It
isdesignedprimarilyforremovingsnowfrompaved
surfaces,suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks,and
othersurfacesfortrafconresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforremovingmaterials
otherthansnow.Usingthisproductforpurposes
otherthanitsintendedusecouldprovedangerousto
youandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

Visitwww.T oro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

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

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

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

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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

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Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

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.Tolocate
adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite
atwww.Toro.comorcontactourToroCustomer

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CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour
EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.Remove
thekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengineto
itsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe
engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperatean
enginethathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitude

©2020—TheT oro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420

Registeratwww.T oro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedintheUSA

AllRightsReserved

*3441-581*

useatloweraltitudes;otherwise,youcould
overheatanddamagetheengine.

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas
beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe
followinglabel(Figure3).

Figure3

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Contents

OperatingtheAuger-HeightLever.....................11

OperatingtheTractionDrive.............................12

UsingtheWheel-ClutchLevers.........................12

OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................12

OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................13

OperatingtheQuickStick®...............................13

ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................13

OperatingTips.................................................14

AfterOperation....................................................14

AfterOperationSafety......................................14

PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................14

Maintenance...........................................................15

decal127-9363

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........15

MaintenanceSafety..........................................15

PreparingforMaintenance...............................15

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................16

CheckingandAdjustingtheAugerSkidsand

Scraper.........................................................16

CheckingandAdjustingtheTrack

Skids.............................................................17

CheckingandAdjustingtheTrack

Tension.........................................................17

CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction

Cable............................................................18

CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller

Cable............................................................19

CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............19

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................20

ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................21

ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................21

ReplacingtheHeadlight....................................22

Storage...................................................................22

StorageSafety..................................................22

StoringtheMachine..........................................22

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................23

Troubleshooting......................................................24

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

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

GeneralSafety...................................................2

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

Setup........................................................................5

1CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.........................5

2CheckingtheSkidsandScraper......................5

3CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction

Drive...............................................................5

4ExtendingtheDriftBreakers............................6

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

Specications....................................................7

Attachments/Accessories...................................7

Operation..................................................................8

BeforeOperation...................................................8

BeforeOperationSafety.....................................8

FillingtheFuelT ank............................................8

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

DuringOperationSafety.....................................8

StartingtheEngine.............................................9

ShuttingOfftheEngine......................................11

OperatingtheHandwarmers..............................11

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSI/OPEIB71.3specications.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury .

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

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

•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe

operatingpositionforanyreason.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingparts

onthemachine.

2

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

x 3

1

2

3

4

5

120-9805

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
working.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep

bystanders,especiallysmallchildren,outofthe
operatingarea.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

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120-9805

1.Insertthekey.

2.Primetheengine3times.

3.Engagethechoke.

4.Pullthestartercord.

5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.

121-6847

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofthengersorhand,
impeller—donotplaceyourhandinthechute;shutoffthe
enginebeforeusingthetooltoclearthechute.

decal121-6847

decal131-6487

131-6487

1.Engine—shutoff

2.Slow

121-6817

decal121-6817

3.Fast

decal133-8061

133-8061

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,impeller
andauger—keepbystandersaway.

3

decal136-7825

136-7825

1.Fuel

2.Fuelshutoff

144-0326

1.Fast

2.Forwardspeed4.Reversespeed

3.Slow

138-0650

1.Squeezethelowerlevertoturnleft.5.Cutting/dismembermentofngersorhand,impeller

2.Squeezetheupperlevertoengagethetractiondrive.

3.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.7.Squeezetheupperlevertoengagetheimpeller.

4.Cutting/dismembermentofngersorhand,impellerblade—do
notplaceyourhandinthechute;shutofftheenginebefore
usingthetooltoclearthechute.

blade—keepawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace;removethekeyfromtheignitionbefore
servicingthemachine.

6.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

8.Squeezethelowerlevertoturnright.

decal144-0326

decal138-0650

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Setup

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1

CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Note:Y ourmachinecomeswithoilintheengine

crankcase.Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoil
levelandaddoilifnecessary.

RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page16).

2

CheckingtheSkidsand
Scraper

NoPartsRequired

CheckingtheOperationof
theTractionDrive

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,
themachinemaymoveinthedirection
oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury
and/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary.

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine

(page9).

2.Pullthespeedselectorslightlyoutoftheneutral
position;refertoOperatingtheSpeedSelector

(page12).

3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip
(Figure4).

Procedure

RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheAugerSkidsand

Scraper(page16).

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Figure4

Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthe
machinedoesnotmoveormovesforward,
completethefollowing:

A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe

engine.

B.Loosenthe2nutsonthespeedcable

restingonthespeed-selector-leverbracket,
locatedunderthecontrolpanel(Figure5).

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5.Pushthespeedselectorslightlyoutofthe
neutralposition;refertoOperatingtheSpeed

Selector(page12).

6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip
(Figure4).

Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthe
machinedoesnotmoveormovesrearward,
completethefollowing:

A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe

engine.

B.Loosenthe2nutsonthespeedcable

restingonthespeed-selector-leverbracket,
locatedunderthecontrolpanel(Figure5).

C.Pushthecableupward.

Figure5

1.Nutsonthespeedcable

C.Pullthecabledownward.

D.Tightenthe2nuts.

4.Releasethetractionlever.

4

ExtendingtheDriftBreakers

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Extendthedriftbreakersasneeded.

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D.Tightenthe2nuts.

7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthis
procedureuntilnoadjustmentsarerequired.

Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe

tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe
tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting

theTractionCable(page18)ortakethemachine

toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

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ProductOverview

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Figure8

1.Primer5.Throttle

2.Key

3.Choke

4.Fuel-shutoffvalve

6.Oil-drainplug

7.Recoil-starthandle

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Figure9

Figure7

1.Handgrip(2)

2.Auger/impellerlever12.Driftbreaker(2)

3.Auger-heightlever

4.Speed-selectorlever

5.Handwarmerswitch

6.Tractionlever16.Headlight

7.QuickStick®
discharge-chutecontrol

8.Fuel-tankcap18.Electric-startplug-in

9.Oil-lltube/dipstick

10.Chutedeector20.Wheel-clutchlever(2)

11.Dischargechute

13.Scraper

14.Auger

15.Skid(2)

17.Electric-startbutton

19.Recoil-starthandle

1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)

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Specications

ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight

138kg74cm

38890

38891

Attachments/Accessories

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

(304lb)

141kg84cm

(311lb)

160cm

(63

inches)

(29

inches)

(33

inches)

114cm

(45

inches)

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

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Operation

FillingtheFuelTank

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

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.

TypeUnleadedgasoline

Minimumoctanerating

Ethanol

MethanolNone

MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)

OilDonotaddtothefuel

Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.

FillthefueltankasshowninFigure10;donotll
abovethebottomofthefueltankneck.

87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)

Nomorethan10%byvolume

Lessthan15%byvolume

Figure10

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•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe

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

•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,

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

•Adjustthecollectorhousingheighttocleara

gravelorcrushed-rocksurface.

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.

Important:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythe

quantityoffuelthatyouexpecttousein30days.
Otherwise,addfuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizer/conditioner
manufacturer.

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe

machineandalwaysuseastickorthe
snow-cleanouttool(ifprovided).

•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe

dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.

Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart
ofyourbodyorclothingawayfrommovingor
rotatingparts.

•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas

wherepropertydamagecanoccur.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.

•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,

especiallywhenoperatingthemachineinreverse.

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•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm

holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe

machineonaslope.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility

orlight.

•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupthe

machine.

•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepower

totheauger.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe

machineonorcrossinggraveldrives,walks,or
roads.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile

theengineisrunning,exceptasdirectedinthe
instructions.

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,

removethekey,andinspectthemachinefor

StartingtheEngine

damage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingthe
machine.

•Ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally,shutoff

theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.

•Donotruntheengineindoors;exhaustfumesare

dangerous.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby

attemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.

•Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore

startingtheengine.

•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe

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

•Neveroperatethemachineathightransport

speedsonslipperysurfaces.

UsingElectricStart

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

toapoweroutlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextensioncordrecommendedforoutdoorusethatisnot
longerthan15m(50ft).

WARNING

Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,causingashockorre.

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

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapoweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe
machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty.

Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenotstartingthemachine.

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