Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsSnow ThrowerToro 38302

FormNo.3378-486RevC

1800PowerCurve

Snowthrower

ModelNo.38302—SerialNo.314000001andUp

Operator'sManual

If,aftercarefullyreadingthismanual,youstillhavequestions

orproblems,calltollfree1-800-808-2963(US)or1-800-808-3072

(Canada)beforereturningthisproduct.

IMPORTANTSAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Whenusinganelectricalappliance,basicprecautionsshould

alwaysbefollowed,includingthefollowing:

READALLINSTRUCTIONS

BEFOREUSINGTHISAPPLIANCE

WARNING—Toreducetheriskofre,electric

shock,orinjury,followthesesafetyinstructions.

Itisessentialthatyouoranyotheroperatoroftheappliance

readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbeforeoperating

theappliance.Payparticularattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol

whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,orDANGER—personal

safetyinstruction.Readandunderstandtheinstructionbecauseit

hastodowithsafety.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions

mayresultinpersonalinjury,riskofre,orelectricalshock.

Donotusetheapplianceongraveledsurface.

Keepchildren,pets,andbystandersaway—Allvisitorsshould

bekeptatadistancefromtheworkarea.

Dressproperly—Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelry.They

canbecaughtinmovingparts.

Wearrubberbootswhenoperatingtheappliance.

Operatingtheapplianceinthehand-heldpositionisunsafe.

Warning—Topreventelectricshock,usetheapplianceonlywith

anextensioncordsuitableforoutdooruse.

Extensioncords—Topreventtheappliancecordandthe

extensioncordfromdisconnectingduringoperation,connectthe

extensioncordtotheapplianceasshowninFigure9.

Avoidaccidentalstarting—Donotcarrytheappliancewithyour

ngerontheswitch.Ensurethattheswitchisoffwhenpluggingin

theappliance.

Donotabusethecord—Nevercarrytheappliancebyitscordor

yankontheextensioncordtodisconnecttheappliancefromthe

receptacle.Keepthecordfromheat,oil,andsharpedges.

Keephandsawayfrommovingparts.

Keepguardsinplaceandinworkingorder.

Donotforcetheappliance—Itwillperformbetterandsaferat

therateforwhichitwasdesigned.

Donotoverreach—Watchyourfootingandkeepyourbalance

atalltimes.

Iftheappliancestrikesaforeignobject,followthesesteps:

•Immediatelyreleasethecontrolbartostoptheappliance.

•Unplugthepowercord.

•Inspectfordamage.

•Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperatingthe

appliance.

Disconnecttheappliance—Disconnecttheappliancefromthe

powersupplywhennotinuse,beforeservicing,whenchanging

accessories,etc.

Storeanidleapplianceindoors.Whentheapplianceisnotin

use,itshouldbestoredindoorsinadry,securedplaceoutofthe

reachofchildren.

Maintaintheappliancewithcare—Followinstructionsfor

changingaccessories.

ThisappliancemeetsorexceedstheB71.3specications

oftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstituteineffectatthe

timeofproduction.

Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbeforeyou

startthemotor.

Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalertyouto

potentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyallsafetymessages

thatfollowthissymboltoavoidpossibleinjuryordeath.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthisappliancecouldresult

ininjuryordeath.Toreducethispotential,complywiththe

followingsafetyinstructions.

Thisapplianceiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand

ofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety

instructionscouldresultinseriousinjury.

Training

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsontheappliance

andinthemanual(s)beforeoperatingthisappliance.Be

thoroughlyfamiliarwithallthecontrolsandtheproperuseof

theappliance.Knowhowtostoptheapplianceanddisengage

thecontrolsquickly.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatetheappliance.Neverallow

adultstooperatetheappliancewithoutproperinstruction.

•Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,particularly

smallchildrenandpets.

•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfallingwhenoperating

onslipperysurfacesandathighspeeds.

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Form No. 3378-486 Rev C 1800 Power Curve® Snowthrower Model No. 38302—Serial No. 314000001 and Up Operator's Manual If, after carefully reading this manual, you still have questions or problems, call toll free 1-800-808-2963 (US) or 1-800-808-3072 (Canada) before returning this product.
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Preparation • Thoroughly inspect the area where the appliance is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects. • Do not operate the appliance without wearing adequate winter garments. Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. • Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed rock surface. This appliance is intended for use only on paved surfaces.
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Safety and Instructional Decals 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 missing. decal114-4542 114-4542 1. Read the Operator's Manual. decal125-0528 125-0528 2. Remove decal 3. Warning 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 3.
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Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Installing the Upper Handle 1. Remove the handle knobs, oval bolts, and curved washers from the lower handle. 2. Install the upper handle to the lower handle of the machine with the handle knobs, curved washers, and oval bolts as shown in Figure 1. g287698 Figure 2 1. Cord guide 3. Cord 2. Handle Installing the Chute Control Rod 1. Position the discharge chute so that it faces forward.
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g013477 Figure 4 1. Keyed hole 3. 2. Bracket Remove the decal that covers the keyed hole in the back of the housing (Figure 5). g021775 Figure 6 1. Handle on the chute control rod 5. Firmly push the rod into the keyed hole in the back of the housing until it snaps into place. 6. Move the handle on the chute control rod to ensure that it moves in the same direction as the chute (Figure 7). g013453 Figure 5 1. Decal 2. Keyed hole g013457 4.
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Operation DANGER Contact with water while operating the machine could cause electric shock, causing injury or death. Product Overview • Don't handle the plug or the machine with wet hands or while standing in water. • Use only an extension cord recommended for outdoor cold-weather use. Extension Cord Length Minimum Wire Gauge (A.W.G.) 25 ft 16 50 ft 16 100 ft 16 150 ft 14 Note: Do not use an extension cord over 150 ft.
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Adjusting the Discharge Chute and Chute Deflector Starting and Stopping the Motor 1. To start the motor, insert the interlock key, press and hold the interlock button, and squeeze the power control bar to the handle (Figure 10). To adjust the discharge chute, move the handle on the chute control rod in the direction that you wish to direct the snow stream (Figure 6 and Figure 7).
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Maintenance Operating Tips Important: All electrical repairs should be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer only. WARNING If the machine hits an object while in operation, the object could be thrown toward you or bystanders. Thrown objects could cause serious personal injury. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. WARNING Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects which may be picked up and thrown by the rotor blades.
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3. Remove the old rotor. 4. Install the new rotor by inserting the end of the rotor onto the fitted end in the housing and rotating the rotor until it snaps into place (Figure 17). g013469 Figure 14 1. Screws 2. Remove and discard the old scraper. 3. Install the new scraper, and fasten it securely with the 4 screws that you previously removed. Replacing the Rotor 1. g013465 Figure 17 Remove the screws that secure the right side plate to the machine frame (Figure 15). 1.
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Storage 1. Run the machine for a few minutes and wipe away any melted snow on the machine. 2. Remove the key and disconnect the extension cord from the machine. 3. Examine the extension cord thoroughly for signs of wear or damage. Replace it if it is worn or damaged. 4. Examine the machine thoroughly for worn, loose, or damaged parts. To repair or replace parts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer for assistance. 5. Store the extension cord with the machine. 6.
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