Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsSnow ThrowerToro 38459

FormNo.3373-706RevA

PowerClear

621QZR/QZESnowthrower

ModelNo.38458—SerialNo.313000001andUp

ModelNo.38459—SerialNo.313000001andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential

homeowners.Itisdesignedforremovingsnowfrom

pavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks,and

othersurfacesfortraf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.

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1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety

messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),

whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath

ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

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1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation

andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial

attention.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1UnfoldingtheHandle............................................5

2InstallingtheDischargeChute................................5

3FillingtheEnginewithOil......................................6

4AdjustingtheControlCable...................................6

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

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

FillingtheFuelTank................................................8

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel..................................8

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

EngagingtheRotorBlades.......................................11

DisengagingtheRotorBlades..................................11

StoppingtheEngine...............................................11

AdjustingtheDischargeChuteandChute

Deector...........................................................11

ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute.........................12

PreventingFreeze-upafterUse.................................12

OperatingTips......................................................13

Maintenance.................................................................14

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................14

AdjustingtheControlCable.....................................14

InspectingtheRotorBlades.....................................15

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Summary of content (24 pages)

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Form No. 3373-706 Rev A Power Clear® 621 QZR/QZE Snowthrower Model No. 38458—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Model No. 38459—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. This machine is intended to be used by residential homeowners.
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Changing the Engine Oil .........................................15 Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................16 Replacing the Drive Belt ..........................................17 Adjusting the Quick Shoot™ Control........................18 Storage ........................................................................20 Storing the Snowthrower .........................................20 Safety Read and understand the contents of this manual before you start the engine.
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Toro Snowthrower Safety • Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know. • Look behind and use care when backing up with the machine. • Rotating rotor blades can injure fingers or hands. • Disengage power to the rotor blades when machine is Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge opening while operating the machine.
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Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 94-2577 1. To engage the rotor blades, hold the control bar against the handle. 2. To disengage the rotor blades, release the control bar. 117-9102 (Model 38458 only) Order part no. 117-6036 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 6. Engine switch Off 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, impeller—stop the engine before leaving the machine. 3.
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Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1 2 Description Use Qty. No parts required – Unfold the handle. Screws Chute assembly 3 1 Install the discharge chute. 1 Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Figure 5 Procedure 1. Loosen the handle knobs, pull out the “U”-shaped handle locks until you can move the handle freely, and rotate the handle to the operating position (Figure 4).
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Max fill: 20 oz. (0.6 l), type: automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SJ, SL, or higher. 2 Use Figure 8 below to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected: Installing the Discharge Chute Parts needed for this procedure: 3 Screws 1 Chute assembly Procedure Install the discharge chute as shown (Figure 7). Figure 8 1. Move the machine to a level surface. 2. Clean around the oil fill cap (Figure 9). Figure 7 1. Discharge chute 2.
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Product Overview 4 Adjusting the Control Cable No Parts Required Procedure Refer to Adjusting the Control Cable in Maintenance. Figure 10 1. Chute deflector trigger 2. Discharge chute 7 8. Electric-start button (model 38459 only) 9. Ignition key 3. Fuel tank cap 10. Choke lever 4. Control bar 11. Oil drain plug 5. Quick Shoot™ control 12. Oil fill cap 6. Recoil start handle 7. Primer 13.
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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. • Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up spills. Figure 11 1.
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Starting the Engine machine to the operating position before checking the oil level. 1. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the On position (Figure 13). Important: Do not tip the machine all the way forward onto its nose, or fuel may leak out of the machine. 5. Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle and add enough oil to bring it to the point of overflow. 6. Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole and hand tighten it securely. Figure 13 2. Pull out the choke lever (Figure 14 and Figure 15).
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Figure 16 Figure 18 Note: Remove your glove when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole. Important: Run the electric starter no more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on, then 5 seconds off. Running the electric starter extensively can overheat and damage it. If the engine does not start after this series of attempts, wait at least 40 minutes to allow the starter to cool before attempting to start it again.
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Engaging the Rotor Blades Disengaging the Rotor Blades To engage the rotor blades, hold the control bar against the handle (Figure 19). To disengage the rotor blades, release the control bar (Figure 20). Figure 19 1. Control bar Figure 20 Stopping the Engine To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the Off position (Figure 21).
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Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute moving the control up the handle rotates the discharge chute to the right (Figure 22). Important: Hand contact with the rotating rotor blades inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snowthrowers. 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.
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1 2 3 4 G016654 Figure 25 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. • Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects that the rotor blades could pick up and throw. • Keep all children and pets away from the area of operation. • Remove the snow as soon as possible after it falls.
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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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Note: Moving the Z-fitting higher decreases the gap between the control bar and the handle; moving it lower increases the gap. 3. Hook the spring to the adjuster link and slide the spring cover over the adjuster link. 4. Check the adjustment; refer to Checking the Control Cable. Note: After extended use, the drive belt may wear and lose its proper belt tension.
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Figure 31 1. Oil fill cap Figure 33 7. Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove it (Figure 31). 9. Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole, and hand tighten it securely. 8. With the machine in the operating position, carefully pour oil into the oil fill hole. Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle and add enough to bring it to the point of overflow. There should be very little, if any, oil left in the bottle (Figure 33). 10. Wipe up any spilled oil. 11.
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4. Remove the 4 screws that secure the shroud (Figure 35). 12. Install the spark plug and torque it to 20–22 ft-lb (27–30 N-m). 13. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Note: Ensure that the breather tube is routed above the spark plug wire as shown in Figure 37. Figure 37 1. Breather tube Figure 35 1. Screw (4) 3. Spark plug 2. Shroud 4. Spark-plug wire 2. Carburetor drain bolt 14. Remove the fuel tank cap. 15. Install the shroud with the screws you removed in step 4.
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8. Install the brake spring onto the idler arm (Figure 39). 9. Install the drive belt cover with the bolts you removed in step 1. Note: Ensure that the drive belt is properly adjusted and operating; refer to Checking the Control Cable and Adjusting the Control Cable. Adjusting the Quick Shoot™ Control If there is more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) of slack in the Quick Shoot cable (Figure 40) or the discharge chute does not rotate left and right in equal angles, adjust the Quick Shoot control cables. Figure 38 1.
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Figure 42 1. Arrows Figure 44 1. Lower cable casing 3. Rotate the discharge chute so that it faces straight ahead and the arrow on the back of the discharge chute aligns with the arrow on the shroud (Figure 43). 5. Pull the upper cable casing forward until you remove the slack in the cable, and tighten the screw on the upper cable clamp securely (Figure 45). Figure 45 1. Upper cable casing Note: Do not over-tension the cables. If the cables are over-tensioned, the Quick Shoot will be hard to operate.
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Storage 16. Cover the machine and store it in a clean, dry place out of the reach of children. Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any enclosure. Storing the Snowthrower 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.
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Notes: 21
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Emission Control Warranty Statement For the United States, California, and Canada A Two-Year Limited Warranty Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board (CARB), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and The Toro Company, are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2012 –2013 small off-road engine/equipment.
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1. Fuel System Parts • • • • • • 2. Fuel line, fittings, and clamps Fuel tank, cap, and tether Carbon canister Air cleaner Intake manifold Crankcase vent and line(s) Purge line and fittings Spark plug(s) and wire(s) Magneto ignition system Catalytic Exhaust System • • • 5. Fuel pump Ignition System • • 4. Cold starting enrichment (primer or choke) Air Induction System • • • • 3.
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The Toro 2-Year GTS Starting Guarantee and The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee Power Clear Single-Stage Snowthrowers A Two-Year Full Warranty (45 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) The Toro Starting Guarantee Items and Conditions Not Covered The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly guarantee that your Toro GTS (Guaranteed to Start) engine, when used for residential purposes*, will start on the first or second pull for two (2) years fr