MODEL: 38040 — & UP MODEL: 38050 — & UP MODEL: 38080 — & UP FORM NO. 3312-837 ~ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 524, 724, and 824 SNOW THROWERS result in personal injury. The following instructions are comparable 1o the Instructions For Safe Snow throwing adopted by ANSI American National Standards Institute. The snow thrower is designed and tested to offer reasonably safe service; however, failure to operate it in accordance with the following Safety instructions MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. BEFORE OPERATING 1.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS footing and keep a firm grip on the handles, especially when operating in reverse. 14. Be attentive when using the snow thrower, and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards. Be careful when clearing snow from a gravel drive because stones could be picked up and thrown if the skids are not adjusted so auger housing clears all rocks. 16. STAY BEHIND THE HANDLES AND AWAY FROM DISCHARGE OPENING WHILE OPERATING THE SNOW THROWER.
SAFETY DECALS Safety and instruction decals are located NEAR HANDLE GRIP ON DISCHARGE on the snow thrower chassis and engine, CHUTE Replace any decal that is damaged. SAFETY INTERLOCK ON BACK OF ENGINE ON CHUTE CACTI CONTROL BRACKET D RiT] PR Part o Simon DEE 70 ENGINE REFINE SERVICING OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS 28-6370} MARCH EN HAT READ YOUR DESPERATION MANUAL FON OPERATING AND SAFETY s, INSTRUCTIONS. [F YOU D0 4O RAVE AR OPERATORS MANUAL ‘WAITE US, CLOTHING MODEL ANG SERIAL NURSERS. {Part No.
SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS Note: Determine left and right sides of snow thrower by standing in the normal operating position, INSTALL HANDLES 1. Remove carton from around snow thrower, 2. Remove plastic ties from handles, controls, and any other area of the unit, 3. Slide hardiness to the inside of the side plates and line up all holes (Fig, 1). Figure 1 1. Han die 4. Secure handles to side plates with cap screws and washers {Fig. 2). Figure 2 7. Handle 2. Cap screw and washer INSTALL THROTTLE CONTROL 1.
SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS 3. Tighten the jam nut firmly against top of clevis {Fig. 41, Note: Move auger drive control forward to ENGAGE. If excessive force is required to move the control, adjust the auger drive control: refer 1o Adjusting Montpelier Drive Belt, page 15. INSTALL WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL RODS 1. Move wheel drive control into No, 1, 1st gear. Position control lever so its front surface inch (6 mm)} from bottom of soot {Fig. 5}; then hold ever in this position, N2t 14 a2 R1 Figure 5 2.
SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS 2. The two curved plastic retainers are slotted and are used to secure the discharge chute, Therefore, keep retainers in place {Fig. 8. 3. Move opposite end of retainer under the retaining ring so mounting holes line up and slot in retainer fits over the collar at top of discharge opening {Fig. 8}. 4. Set discharge chute — open side forward — onto retaining ring and line up mounting holes.
SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS 2. Push plastic retaining clip holding the wires into hole on top left of main frame {Fig. 12). Figure 12 1. Engine plug 2. Retaining lip CHECK TIRE PRESSURE IMPORTANT: Check pressure of tires because they are over inflated at the factory for shipping. Therefore, before the snow thrower is operated, reduce pressure in both tires to 20-25 psi. PREPARATION BEFORE STARTING FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL The engine is shipped from the factory without cil in the crankcase.
PREPARATION BEFORE STARTING o Figure 14 1. Dipstick 2. Hitler hoe 4. Slowly, pour SAE 8-30 or SAE 10 oil into the filler hole (Fig. 14), using oil fill chart below. The engine uses any high-duality detergent oil having the American Petroleum Institute — APl — “service classification” Oil Silt Chart 524 Snow thrower 724 Snow thrower 21 ounces of oil 19 ounces of oil 824 Snow thrower 24 ounces of oil Note: Dipstick must be fully installed to assure accurate gauging of oil level.
CONTROLS Auger Drive Control {Fig. 15} — Control has two positions: ENGAGE and DISENGAGE. To engage auger and impeller, push control! forward until it stops in an over center position. To disengage auger and impeller, pull control backward. interlock Lever (Fig. 15) — Interlock lever must be compressed against right handle grip when auger drive or wheel drive control is engaged. The engine will shut off if lever is released when auger drive or wheel drive control is engaged.
STARTING AND STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS TO START ENGINE Note: If engine is operated when temperature is +40° higher, remove carburetor heater box. However, the heater box must be reinstalled when temperature falls below +40° F {(4° C). To remove heater box: A, Remove mounting screws securing heater box in place. Grasp choke knob and pull it off mounting pin. B. Lift heater box up and away from the engine, and reinstall choke knob on mounting pin. L S 524, 724 Snow thrower 824 Snow thrower Figure 19 1.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FREE WHEELING OR SELF PROPELLED DRIVE The snow thrower can be free wheeled or engaged for self propelled operation. When axle pins are through outer axle holes {Fig. 18}, snow thrower will free wheel. By contrast, when both pins are installed through holes in whee! hub and inner hole of axle (Fig. 16), snow thrower will self propel itself. CHECKING SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM The safety interlock system grounds out and stops the engine through a series of switches {Fig.
MAINTENANCE A CAUTION To prevent accidental starting of the engine while performing maintenance, rotate ignition key to off and remove it from the switch. Next, pull high tension wire off spark plug {Fig. 24} and make sure wire does not accidentally touch Figure 24 1. High tension wise DRAINING GASOLINE 1. Close fuel shut off valve located under engine {Fig. 25). 2. Place a clean drain pan under shut off valve. 3. Loosen hose clamps securing fuel fine to valve and slide line off valve. {Fig.
MAINTENANCE Figure 27 2. Drain gasoline from fuel tank: refer to Draining Ga saline, page 12. 3. Tip snow thrower forward onto auger housing and block it so it cannot fall. 4. Remove four thread forming screws holding rear shield in place, and slide shield away from traction unit, 5. Lightly lubricate drive chains, sprocket bushing, nylon ring, hex shaft, and the other pivot points with SAE 10W40 {Fig. 28}, B.
MAINTENANCE Figure 30 1. Pipe plug ADJUSTING SKIDS When snow thrower will be used on concrete or asphalt surfaces, adjust skids using steps 1 3. However, use only step 4 when snow thrower will be used on gravel or crushed rock surfaces. 1. Move snow thrower to a level surface. Next, loosen four flange nuts {Fig. 31) securing both skids to auger side plates. Skids must slide up and down. Figure 31 1. Flange moots 2. Push snow thrower forward so pivoting scraper blade moves backward, 3.
MAINTENANCE 10. Repeat step 8. Figure 32 1. Traction drive bat 2. Imperfection drive bat 3. Augeriimpeiter pulley & tidier 4. Cap screws 5, Traction infer populism &. Traction populism 7. Best guide REPLACING AUGER/IMPELLER DRIVE BELT When auger/impeller drive belt {Fig. 32) becomes worn, stretched, oil-soaked, or otherwise defective, belt replacement is required. 1. Pull high tension wire (Fig. 24) off spark plug and make sure it does not contact the plug accidentally, 2.
MAINTENANCE Figure 34 1. Effrontery 2. Rear irrigation disc Figure 35 1. Long rod 4. Clevis pin & cotter pin 7. Short rod 2. Clevis 8. Shift srm 3. Link arm 6 Clevis 8. Clevis pin & cotter pin 8. Jam put 7. Connect clevis to link arm with clevis pin and cotter pin. Tighten jam nut against top of clevis. 8. Install rear shroud with four thread forming screws, and move snow thrower back to its normal position.
MAINTENANCE 2. Power Adjusting Screw (Fig. 38) — Close screw by gently rotating it clockwise until a slight seating resistance is fat. Next, rotate power adjusting screw 1 full turn — 360° — counterclockwise. IMPORTANT: Do not close idle mixture screw too tight because the screw and seat will likely be damaged. 3. ladle Mixture Screw {Fig. 38} — Close screw by gently rotating it clockwise until a slight seating resistance is fat.
IDENTIFICATION AND ORDERING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS The snow thrower has two identification numbers: a model number and a serial number. The two numbers are stamped on a decal {Fig. 39} which is located on back of engine mounting plate, in any correspondence concerning the snow thrower, supply model and serial numbers to assure that correct information and replacement parts are obtained. To order replacement parts from an Authorized TOR Service Dealer, supply the following information: 1.
MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Hours Used Oil Change Lubrication Summer Storage Fall Service Spark Plug Gap 31284 19
i @The Torn Promise A Two Year Li mired Warranty On All Gasoline Powered Consumer Products The Toto Company promises to repair these TOR Products if defective in materials or workmanship. The following time periods from the date of purchase apply: 2 Years 45 Days Residential Product Residential Products Used Commercially . . . The costs of parts and labor are included, but the customer pays the transportation costs. Just return any residential product to an Authorized TOR Service Dealer or TOR Distributor.