Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsSnow ThrowerToro 38283

FormNo.3373-671RevB

Powerlite

Snowthrower

ModelNo.38273—SerialNo.313000001andUp

ModelNo.38283—SerialNo.313000001andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential

homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis

designedprimarilyforremovingsnowfrompaved

surfaces,suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks,andother

surfacesfortrafconresidentialorcommercial

properties.Itisnotdesignedforremovingmaterials

otherthansnow,norisitdesignedforclearingoffgravel

surfaces.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand

maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand

machinedamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe

machineproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comformachine

andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister

yourmachine.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional

information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro

CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof

yourmachineready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe

modelandserialnumbersonthemachine.Writethenumbers

inthespaceprovided.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety

messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),

whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath

ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation

andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial

attention.

Contents

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

Training.................................................................2

Preparation.............................................................2

Operation...............................................................2

ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute..........................3

MaintenanceandStorage..........................................3

ToroSnowthrowerSafety.........................................3

SoundPressure.......................................................3

SoundPower..........................................................3

Hand-ArmVibration...............................................4

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

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

1InstallingtheHandle.............................................5

2InstallingtheRecoilStarterHandle..........................5

3InstallingtheDischargeChuteAssembly..................6

4FillingtheEnginewithOil......................................6

5AdjustingtheControlCable...................................7

ProductOverview..........................................................8

Operation.....................................................................9

FillingtheFuelTank................................................9

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel..................................9

StartingtheEngine.................................................11

EngagingtheRotorBlades.......................................12

DisengagingtheRotorBlades..................................12

StoppingtheEngine...............................................12

AdjustingtheDischargeChuteandChute

Deector...........................................................13

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

Self-propellingtheMachine.....................................13

PreventingFreeze-upafterUse.................................13

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

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*3373-671*B

Summary of content (20 pages)

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Form No. 3373-671 Rev B Powerlite® Snowthrower Model No. 38273—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Model No. 38283—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction This machine is intended to be used by residential homeowners or professional, hired operators. It is designed primarily for removing snow from paved surfaces, such as driveways and sidewalks, and other surfaces for traffic on residential or commercial properties.
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Operating Tips ......................................................14 Maintenance .................................................................15 Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................15 Adjusting the Control Cable.....................................15 Inspecting the Rotor Blades .....................................15 Changing the Engine Oil .........................................15 Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................16 Storage ..................
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• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as • Never operate the machine without proper guards and other safety protective devices in place and working. • • Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur. Keep children and others away. necessary. Run the machine briefly after throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the rotor blades. Toro Snowthrower Safety • Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
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Hand-Arm Vibration Uncertainty Value (K) = 4.3 m/s2 Measured vibration level for the left hand = 8.4 m/s2 The measured values were determined according to the procedures outlined in EN ISO 20643. Measured vibration level for the right hand = 10.7 m/s2 Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 120-0149 1. Primer 2. Push the primer two times to prime the engine. 117-6047 Order part no. 117-7742 3.
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Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Use Qty. 1 Oval-head bolts Curved washers Handle knobs 2 2 2 Install the handle. 2 No parts required – Install the recoil starter handle. 3 Discharge chute assembly Screws Washers Locknuts Knob 1 2 2 2 1 Install the discharge chute assembly. Bottle of engine oil 1 Fill the engine with oil. No parts required – Adjust the control cable.
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2 Installing the Recoil Starter Handle No Parts Required Figure 6 Procedure 1. Knob Install the recoil starter handle in the rope guide as shown in Figure 5. 2. Bolt (2), washer (2), and locknut (2) Note: Install the bolts from the inside of discharge chute assembly so that the washers and locknuts are on the outside of the chute. Important: Do not overtighten the locknuts. 4 Figure 5 Filling the Engine with Oil 1.
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Note: You may tip the machine forward (handle up) a little to make adding oil easier. Remember to return the machine to the operating position before checking the oil level. Important: Do not tip the machine all the way forward onto its nose, or fuel may leak out of the machine. 5. Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole and hand tighten it securely. 5 Figure 7 Adjusting the Control Cable 1. Move the machine to a level surface. No Parts Required 2. Clean around the oil fill cap (Figure 8). 3.
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Adjusting the Control Cable Product Overview 1. Slide up the spring cover and unhook the spring from the adjuster link (Figure 10). Figure 10 1. Adjuster link 3. Spring cover 2. Z-fitting 4. Unhook the spring here. Figure 11 Note: You can pull up the adjuster link and cable to make unhooking the spring easier. 2. Move the Z-fitting to a higher or lower hole on the adjuster link as needed to obtain the 1/16-inch to 1/8-inch (2 mm to 3 mm) gap between the control bar and the handle (Figure 10). 1.
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Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. • To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or machine on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. Figure 13 1. 1/2 inch (13 mm) • Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up spills.
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Figure 15 Figure 14 1. The oil level is at its maximum. Note: Fill the engine crankcase with oil until the dipstick indicates that the engine oil level is correct as shown in Figure 15. If you overfill the engine with oil, remove the excess oil as directed in Changing the Engine Oil. 3. The oil level is too low—add oil to the crankcase. 2. The oil level is too high—remove oil from the crankcase. 10. Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole and hand tighten it securely. 9.
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Starting the Engine 1. Push the ignition key fully inward to the On position (Figure 16). Figure 18 Note: Remove your glove when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole. Figure 16 Important: Do not use the primer or the choke if the engine has been running and is hot. Excessive priming may flood the engine and prevent it from starting. 2. Move the choke lever fully to the right (Figure 17). 4.
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Engaging the Rotor Blades WARNING The electrical cord can become damaged, causing a shock or fire. To engage the rotor blades, hold the control bar against the handle (Figure 21). Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before plugging it into a power source. If the cord is damaged, do not use it to start the machine. Replace or repair the damaged cord immediately. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for assistance (model 38283 only). Figure 21 1.
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Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Important: Hand contact with the rotating rotor blades inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with machine. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute. To clear the chute: • Shut the engine off ! • Wait 10 seconds to be sure the rotor blades have stopped rotating. Figure 23 • Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
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start button once to prevent the recoil starter and/or the electric starter from freezing up. • In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and moving parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force when trying to operate frozen controls. If you have difficulty operating any control or part, start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. Operating Tips WARNING The rotor blades can throw stones, toys, and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to the operator or to bystanders.
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Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure • Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary. • Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary. After the first hour After the first 2 hours Before each use or daily • Change the engine oil. • Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary. • Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary.
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remove the excess oil from the drain plug into an oil drain pan. 9. Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole, and hand tighten it securely. 10. Wipe up any spilled oil. 11. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center. Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Yearly—Service the spark plug and replace it if necessary. Use a Toro spark plug (Part No. 119-1961). 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Figure 28 1. The oil level is at its maximum. 2.
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Storage Storing the Machine WARNING • Gasoline fumes are highly flammable, explosive, and dangerous if inhaled. If you store the machine in an area with an open flame, the gasoline fumes may ignite and cause an explosion. • Do not store the machine in a house (living area), basement, or any other area where ignition sources may be present, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, furnaces, and other like appliances. Figure 31 1.
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Notes: 18
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International Distributor List Distributor: Atlantis Su ve Sulama Sisstemleri Lt Balama Prima Engineering Equip. B-Ray Corporation Casco Sales Company Ceres S.A. CSSC Turf Equipment (pvt) Ltd. Cyril Johnston & Co. Equiver Femco S.A. G.Y.K. Company Ltd. Geomechaniki of Athens Guandong Golden Star Hako Ground and Garden Hako Ground and Garden Hayter Limited (U.K.) Hydroturf Int. Co Dubai Hydroturf Egypt LLC Irriamc Irrigation Products Int'l Pvt Ltd. Jean Heybroek b.v.
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The Toro Warranty and The Toro GTS Starting Guarantee Conditions and Products Covered The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair for the original purchaser1the Toro Product listed below if defective in materials or workmanship or if the Toro GTS (Guaranteed to Start) engine will not start on the first or second pull, provided the routine maintenance required in the Operator's Manual have been performed.