Form No. 3322-814 824 XL Power Throw Snowthrower Model No. 38086—200000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en français de ce manuel, écrivez à l’adresse ci-dessous. N’oubliez pas d’indiquer les numéros de modèle et de série de votre produit. The Toro Company, Attn: Parts Dept.
Contents WARNING Page Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General Snowthrower Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Toro Snowthrower Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Decals and Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Loose Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects. WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. • Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine.
• Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the collector (auger)/impeller housing or discharge guide (chute), and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. • Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, etc. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
• Perform only those maintenance instructions described in this manual. Before performing any maintenance, service, or adjustment, stop the engine, remove the key and pull the wire from the spark plug, keeping it away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine. If major repairs are ever needed, contact your Authorized Toro Service Dealer. • When storing the snowthrower for more than 30 days, drain the gasoline from the fuel tank to prevent a potential hazard.
Safety Decals and Instructions Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. Decals with Tecumseh part numbers must be obtained from Tecumseh Products Company. Decals with Toro part numbers must be obtained from the Toro Company. On Control Panel (Toro Part No. 99-3214) Next to Primer (Tecumseh Part No. 36501) On Auger Housing (Toro Part No. 53-7670) On Engine (Tecumseh Part No.
Assembly Note: Determine left and right sides of snowthrower by standing in the normal operating position.
1 6. Position the right handle against the right side of the snowthrower, align the handle mount holes with the holes in the side plate. 2 7. Secure the right handle with two capscrews and curved washers until they are finger tight. 3 8. Level the handles and torque the curved washers to 200 in–lb (2250 N cm). If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten until snug. 653 Figure 2 9.
3 1 4 2 1 m-2670 2 Figure 7 1. Speed selector rod m-2628 Figure 9 2. Trunnion 1. Traction control lever 2. Handgrip 3. Approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm) 4. Install the speed selector rod into the selector arm, add one flat washer on the rod and secure it with a cotter pin (Fig. 6). Note: If speed selector will not move into fifth gear or 4. Three to four inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm) 4. Move the speed selector (Fig. 18) into fifth gear. does not meet your speed requirements, adjust the speed selector.
3 1 4 7. Adjust the two flange locknuts, if necessary, to obtain this dimension. 2 8. Tighten the two flange locknuts securely (Fig. 10). Installing the Discharge Chute 5 1. Apply a light coat of low-temperature grease to the chute ring. m-2676 2. Set the discharge chute (open side forward) onto the auger discharge opening so that the plastic chute retainers are on the chute ring (Fig. 12). Figure 10 1. Hex flange nut 2. Flange locknut 3. Upper control rod 4. Lower control rod 5. Lower link 3.
Installing the Skids 1 1. Check the air pressure in the tires; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure on page 11. 2. Move the snowthrower onto a flat surface and check that the scraper (Fig. 15) is parallel to the ground. If it is not, adjust the scraper; refer to Adjusting the Scraper and Skids on page 23. 2 3 m-2665 Figure 13 1. Chute control rod 2. Chute control rod bracket 3. Screws 5. Insert the carriage screw into the worm gear bracket mounting hole (Fig. 14). 6.
Note: The scraper should be higher than 1/8 in. (3 mm) 2 above the pavement if the pavement surfaces are cracked, rough or uneven. 7. Move the skids down to sit flat on the ground and tighten the four flange bolts that secure both skids to the side plates. 1 Checking the Auger Gear Box Oil m-2673 Figure 17 1. Dipstick 1. Move the snowthrower to a level surface. 2. Fuel tank cap 2. Clean the area around the pipe plug to remove the dirt. 3. Remove the dipstick from the crankcase (Fig. 17). 3.
Engines certified to comply with California and U.S. EPA emission regulations for ULGE engines are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, include EM and TWC (if so equipped) emission control systems, and do not include any user adjustable features. DANGER IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline POTENTIAL HAZARD • When fueling, under certain circumstances, a static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline.
Operation 3 Operating Controls • Auger/Impeller Control Lever (Fig. 18)—To engage both the auger and the impeller, press the lever against the right handgrip. To disengage, release the lever. 1 • Traction Control Lever (Fig. 18)—To engage the traction (wheel drive), press the lever against the left handgrip. To stop traction, release the lever. 4 2 Figure 19 1. Throttle 2. Choke • Speed Selector (Fig. 18)—This control has five positions: two reverse and three forward speeds.
5 1 4 1 3 934 Figure 21 2 1. Recoil starter m-2675 Figure 23 • Chute Deflector Handle (Fig. 22)—The deflector handle, located on top of the discharge chute, controls the height of the snow stream. 1. Carburetor heater box 2. Phillips screws 3. Hex head screw and lock washer 4. Hex head screw 5. Spark plug wire 1 2 2. Remove two Phillips screws, two hex head screws, and one lock washer that secure the heater box in place (Fig. 23). 3. Pull the choke knob off the choke rod (Fig. 19). 176 4.
8. Keep a firm grip on the starter handle and return the rope slowly. Note: If engine does not start or if the air temperature is –10_F (–23_C) or below, the engine may need additional priming. After pushing in the primer, try to start the engine before priming again. 9. After the engine starts, immediately rotate the choke (Fig. 19) to the 3/4 position. As the engine warms up, rotate the choke to the 1/2 position. When the engine warms sufficiently, rotate the choke to the Off position. 1 10.
• When snowthrower is not being used, close the fuel shut–off valve and remove the key. Freewheeling or Self–propelled Drive • Remove snow as soon as possible after it falls. This produces the best snow removal results. You can operate the snowthrower with the self–propelling feature engaged or disengaged (freewheeling). There are two holes in each end of the axle. When you insert the axle pins through the outer axle holes and not through the wheel hubs (Fig. 5), the snowthrower freewheels.
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Service Item Check the engine oil level Change the engine oil Service Operation Check the oil level before each use and add oil if necessary. Initial 5 Hours X X 15 Hours 25 Hours X X X X X Change the engine oil. Check the auger gear box oil. Add gear lube if necessary. X Adjust the traction drive Adjust the traction drive. X Replace the traction drive belt Replace the traction drive belt as needed.
CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD • If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Accidental starting of engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD • Pull the wire off of the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Also, push it aside so it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. Checking the Engine Oil Level 3. Slide an oil drain pan under the drain extension and remove the oil drain plug (Fig. 25).
Adjusting the Traction Drive 13. Pull the idler pulley outward and loop the auger/impeller drive belt in front of the center engine pulley, making sure that the belt is on the inside of the idler pulley and the belt guide (Fig. 28). If the speed selector shifts properly but the snowthrower does not drive in the reverse or the forward speeds, adjust the traction drive. 14. Install the engine pulley sheave, washer, lock washer, and crankshaft screw.
Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Drive Belt Replacing the Auger/Impeller Drive Belt An auger/impeller drive belt that slips results in decreased snowthrowing performance and requires either an adjustment or a new belt. When the auger/impeller drive belt (Fig. 28) becomes worn, oil–soaked, or otherwise damaged, replace the belt. After five to ten hours of snowthrower operation with a new auger/impeller drive belt, check the belt to ensure the proper belt tension. DANGER 1.
3 5. Remove two screws, two washers, and two lock washers that secure the belt guide (Fig. 28). 86 11 3 7 2 1 m-2677 Figure 29 1 10 9 4 5 1. Indexing rib in indexing notch 2 m-3331 12. Make sure that the brake pad is properly installed on brake arm. The angled cut-off on brake pad must be positioned as shown in Figure 30. Figure 28 1. Engine crankshaft screw, lock washer, and washer 2. Engine pulley sheave 3. Auger/impeller drive belt 4. Large auger/impeller pulley 5. Idler pulley 6. 7. 8. 9.
18. Install the belt cover with the three screws. 7. Move the scraper so that it contacts the flat surface all the way across and then tighten the two rear flanged bolts that secure the scraper and skids to the side plates. 19. Ensure that the auger and the impeller do not rotate while auger/impeller control lever is in the Disengaged position. Stand in the operating position and look around to the side of the auger housing (Fig. 24).
5. Insert the speed selector rod into the speed selector arm and secure it with a washer and a cotter pin. Lubricating the Snowthrower Lightly lubricate all moving parts of the snowthrower according to the Recommended Maintenance Schedule on page 18. 1. Pull the wire off of the spark plug and ensure that it does not contact the spark plug (Fig. 23). m-3331 Figure 35 2. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank; refer to Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 25.
6. Push the wire onto the spark plug. Note: Do not store stabilized gasoline over 90 days. Emptying the Fuel Tank Preparing the Engine 1. Pull the wire off of the spark plug to ensure that the wire does not contact the spark plug (Fig. 23). 7. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head. 8. Pour two teaspoons of oil into the spark plug hole. 2. Close the fuel shut–off valve (Fig. 20). 9. Install the spark plug, but do not install the wire on the plug. DANGER 10.
Gas Powered Snow Products The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee A Full Two-Year Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) What Is Covered By This Express Warranty? What Does This Warranty Not Cover? and How Does Your State Law Relate To This Warranty? The Toro Company promises to repair any Toro Product used for normal residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase.