Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsSnow Blower38584

FormNo.3362-538RevA

PowerClear™Snowthrower

ModelNo.38583—SerialNo.310000001andUp

ModelNo.38584—SerialNo.310000001andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thissnowthrowerisintendedtobeusedby

residentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired

operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforremoving

snowfrompavedsurfaces,suchasdriveways

andsidewalks,andothersurfacesfortrafcon

residentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot

designedforremovingmaterialsotherthansnow,

norisitdesignedforclearingoffirregularorgravel

surfaces.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury

andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating

theproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor

productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga

dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or

additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService

DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel

andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1

identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace

provided.

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1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas

safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol

(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious

injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended

precautions.

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Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation

worthyofspecialattention.

Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian

ICES-002.

Theenclosed

Engine Owner’ s Man ual

issupplied

forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental

ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia

EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems,

maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe

orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.

8111LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

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Summary of content (20 pages)

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Form No. 3362-538 Rev A Power Clear™ Snowthrower Model No. 38583—Serial No. 310000001 and Up Model No. 38584—Serial No. 310000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction Model No. This snowthrower 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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Safety – Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground, away from your vehicle, before filling. This snowthrower meets or exceeds the B71.3 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the time of production. – When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
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• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting the snow thrower, stop the engine and make certain that the rotor blades and all moving parts have stopped. • Always refer to the Operator’s Manual for important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period. • Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.
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Toro Snowthrower Safety The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know. • Rotating rotor blades can injure fingers or hands. Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge opening while operating the snowthrower. Keep your face, hands, feet, and any other part of your body or clothing away from moving or rotating parts.
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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. 114-1707 (Model 38583 only) Order part no. 114-3752 1. Warning—read the 5. Engine switch Off Operator’s Manual. 6. Primer 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, rotor blades—stop the engine before leaving the machine. 3.
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114-3793 1. Hot surface (on exhaust baffle) 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 Procedure 1. Loosen the lower handle knobs, pull out the handle bolts until you can move the handle freely, and rotate the handle to the operating position (Figure 3). Figure 3 1. “U”-shaped handle lock (2) 2.
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Figure 4 Figure 6 Important: Ensure that you do not pinch or kink the control cable or the Quick Shoot™ cables (Figure 5). 1. Discharge chute 2. Screw (3) Note: For easier installation, use a small ratchet wrench to tighten the screws. Important: Do not overtighten the screws; otherwise you may damage the discharge chute and prevent it from turning freely. 3. Adjusting the Control Cable Procedure Refer to Adjusting the Control Cable in Maintenance. Product Overview Figure 5 1. Control cable 2.
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Operation 50:1 Gasoline-to-Oil Ratio Mixing Chart Gasoline Oil Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 1.5 US gallons (5.7 liters) 4.0 ounces (120 ml) 2 US gallons (7.6 liters) 5.2 ounces (160 ml) 3 US gallons (11.4 liters) 8.0 ounces (240 ml) 3. Install the cap on the fuel container. Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. 4.
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Starting the Engine 1. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the On position (Figure 10). Figure 12 Figure 10 Note: Remove your glove when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole. 2. Move the choke lever to the right (Figure 11). Important: Do not use the primer or the choke if the engine has been running as is hot. Excessive priming may flood the engine and prevent it from starting. 4.
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Engaging the Rotor Blades To engage the rotor blades, hold the control bar against the handle (Figure 15). The electrical cord can become damaged, causing a shock or fire. Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before using the snowthrower. If the cord is damaged, do not operated the snowthrower. Replace or repair the damaged cord immediately. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for assistance. Figure 15 1.
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To raise or lower the angle of the chute deflector, press the trigger on the chute deflector and move the chute deflector up or down (Figure 19). Figure 17 Figure 19 1. Chute deflector trigger Adjusting the Discharge Chute and Chute Deflector 2. Chute deflector Preventing Freeze-up after Use To adjust the discharge chute, press the trigger of the Quick Shoot™ control on the right hand side of the handle and move it up or down along the handle.
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Operating Tips 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 After the first hour Maintenance Procedure • Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary. • Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary. • Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary. • Inspect the rotor blades and have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor blades and scraper 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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13. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 6. Remove the shroud (Figure 25). 14. Remove the fuel tank cap. 15. Install the shroud with the screws you removed in step 4. Note: Ensure that the upper and lower shrouds fit together in the side grooves. 16. Install the fuel tank cap. 17. Install the chute seal, the discharge chute, and the discharge chute handle onto the snowthrower using the hardware you removed in step 3.
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Adjusting the Quick Shoot™ Control 5. Install the new drive belt, routing it as shown in (Figure 28). If there is more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) of slack in the Quick Shoot cable when you pull on the lower cable casing (Figure 29) or the discharge chute does not rotate left and right in equal angles, adjust the Quick Shoot control cables. Figure 28 1. Brake spring (install on idler arm here) 2. Idler pulley 3. Engine pulley 4.
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Figure 31 1. Arrows Figure 33 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 32). 5. Pull the upper cable casing forward until you remove all the slack from the cable, and tighten the screw on the upper cable clamp securely (Figure 34). Figure 34 1. Upper cable casing Note: Do not over-tension the cables.
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Storage Storing the Snowthrower • Gasoline fumes are highly flammable, explosive, and dangerous if inhaled. If you store the product in an area with an open flame, the gasoline fumes may ignite and cause an explosion. • Do not store the snowthrower 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. Important: Do not use the chute handle to lift the snowthrower.
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Notes: 19
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The Toro 2-Year GTS Starting Guarantee and The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee A Two-Year Limited Warranty (45 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Powerlite Power Clear Single-Stage Snowthrowers 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