Form No. 3358-617 Rev A ® 6000 Snowthrower Power Max® Model No. 38610—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
Safety Caution: Improper use may result in loss of fingers, hands, or feet. Before Operating ? ? Read and understand the contents of this manual before operating the snowthrower Become familiar with all controls and know how to stop the engine quickly . . There is a high-speed impeller close to the opening. Operator 's Position The low-speed auger has a moving pinch point close to the opening. This snowthrower meets or exceeds the B71.
• • • • place containers on the ground, away from your vehicle, before filling. – When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. – Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times, until refueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. While running the auger/impeller, push down on the handles to raise the front of the snowthrower a few inches (centimeters) off the pavement. Then lift the handles quickly to bump the front of the snowthrower on the pavement. Repeat if necessary until a stream of snow comes out the discharge chute. • Always refer to the Operator’s Manual for important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period.
106-4525 Reorder part no. 112-6630 1. Fast 2. Forward speeds 3. Slow 4.
106-9159 112-6619 Reorder part no. 112-6606 1. Do not place your hand in the chute; stop the engine before leaving the operator’s position, use the tool clear the chute. 106-9160 107-4563 1. French translation of U.S. EPA decal text: Ce moteur est conforme à la réglementation antipollution Phase EPA relative aux moteurs ULGE. Famille : 4L4XS.1415BA Nº de modèle : 106-9133 CYLINDREE (CC) : 141 Pour plus de détails sur la sécurité, l’entretien et les réglages, reportez-vous au manuel de l’utilisateur.
112-6623 1. Disengage 4. Read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Wheel drive 5. Do not place your hand in the chute; stop the engine before leaving the operator’s position, use the tool to clear the chute. 6. Thrown objects, keep bystanders a safe distance from the snowthrower. 3. Engage 7. Keep away from moving parts, remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 8. Disengage 10. Engage 9.
Figure 5 Figure 3 1. Cables 2. Secure the lower end of the speed control rod with the washer and hairpin cotter that you previously removed. 2. Secure the upper handle with 4 handle bolts, 4 curved washers, and 4 locknuts from the loose parts bag (Figure 4). 3. Remove the hairpin cotter and the outer washer from the trunnion on the upper end of the speed control rod (Figure 6). Figure 6 1. Speed selector lever 2. Trunnion Figure 4 3. Inner washer 4.
6. Lift up on the speed control rod and insert the trunnion into the hole in the speed selector lever (Figure 6). Note: If the trunnion does not fit into the hole when you lift up on the speed control rod, rotate the trunnion upward or downward on the speed control rod until it fits. 7. Secure the trunnion and upper end of the speed control rod with the outer washer and hairpin cotter that you previously removed.
2. Move the speed selector to Position R1; refer to Operating the Speed Selector. 3. Squeeze the left hand (traction) lever to the hand-grip (Figure 12). Figure 11 1. Cable clip 2. Deflector cable 7. Hold the blue trigger cap down and rotate the Quick Stick in a circle to ensure that the chute and deflector operate smoothly. Figure 12 4. Checking the Tire Pressure The snowthrower should move rearward. If the snowthrower does not move or moves forward, complete the following: Procedure A.
Product Overview Figure 15 1. Snow cleanout tool (attached to the handle) Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 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 snowthrower on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. Figure 13 1. Auger/impeller lever 2. Speed selector lever 3.
Filling the Fuel Tank Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel with the proper gasoline-oil mixture as shown in (Figure 19). Figure 17 Mixing the Gasoline and Oil This snowthrower uses a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture. Use Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel Stabilizer Added) or an equivalent high-grade, NMMA TCW-certified two-cycle oil. Important: To prevent engine damage, do not use automotive oil (such as SAE 30 or 10W30) or fuel mixed at the wrong gasoline-to-oil ratio. Figure 19 1. Pour a half US gallon (1.
Figure 24 Figure 21 Important: To prevent damaging the electric starter, run it no more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on, then 5 seconds off. If the engine does not start after this series of attempts, allow the starter to cool for at least 40 minutes before trying to start it again. If the engine still does not start, take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer for service. 3.
Operating the Traction Drive If the traction drive is not properly adjusted, the snowthrower may move in the direction opposite of what you intended, causing injury and/or property damage. Figure 27 Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it properly, if necessary; refer to Checking the Traction Drive Operation in Setup for more information.
® Operating the Quick Stick® Moving the Chute Deflector Hold the blue trigger cap down to use the Quick Stick to move the discharge chute and the chute deflector. Release the trigger cap to lock the discharge chute and chute deflector into position (Figure 29). Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick forward to lower the chute deflector; move it rearward to raise the chute deflector (Figure 31).
Engage the auger/impeller to clear any remaining snow from inside the housing. Rotate the Quick Stick to prevent it from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove all ice and snow from the snowthrower. • If the engine slows down under a load or the wheels slip, shift the snowthrower into a lower gear. • If the front of the snowthrower rides up, shift the snowthrower into a lower gear. If the front continues to ride up, lift up on the handles.
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 After the first 2 hours • Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary. • Check the auger/impeller cable and adjust it if necessary. Yearly Yearly or before storage • • • • • • Check the skids and the scraper and adjust them if necessary. Inspect the traction cable and adjust or replace it if necessary.
pavement, then adjust the skids down to the pavement. Note: If the skids become excessively worn, you can turn them over and set the unused side toward the pavement. Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable Service Interval: After the first 2 hours—Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary. Figure 34 1. Jam nut Yearly—Inspect the traction cable and adjust or replace it if necessary. 2.
3. Remove the fasteners on the right belt cover, then remove the cover in the sequence shown in Figure 37. Figure 39 1. Jam nut 2. Turnbuckle 7. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the tension on the cable (Figure 39). Note: Ensure that the cable does not twist. 8. Adjust the turnbuckle until you obtain the proper gap. Figure 37 9. Tighten the jam nut. 4. With the auger/impeller lever disengaged, ensure that the gap between the auger clutch assembly and the tab is 1/16 inch (1.
Figure 42 1. Back cover 4. Move the speed selector lever to Position R2. Figure 40 5. Dip your finger in automotive engine oil and lightly lubricate hex shaft. 3. Remove the pipe plug from the gearbox. 6. Move the speed selector lever to Position 6. 4. Check the oil level in the gearbox. The oil should be at the point of overflowing at the filler opening. 7. Lubricate the other end of the hex shaft. 5.
Important: Do not clean the electrodes because grit could enter the cylinder and damage the engine. 8. Set the gap between the electrodes on the spark plug at 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) (Figure 47). Figure 44 3. Remove the fasteners on the right belt cover, then remove the cover in the sequence shown in Figure 45. Figure 47 1. 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) 9. Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to 15 ft-lb (20.4 N·m). Note: If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten the plug firmly.
Storage • Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the snowthrower in an enclosure near an open flame. • Allow the engine to cool before storing it. Figure 49 1. Cable conduit 2. Cable clamp Preparing the Snowthrower for Storage 3. Grasp the cable conduit and move it toward the front of the machine until the discharge chute latch fully engages the gear teeth (Figure 49 and Figure 50). 1.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Electric starter does not turn (electric-start models only) 1. The power cord is disconnected at the outlet or the snowthrower. 1. Connect the power cord to the outlet and/or the snowthrower. 2. The power cord is worn, corroded, or damaged. 3. The power outlet is not energized. 2. Replace the power cord. 1. The key is not in the ignition or is in the Stop position. 1. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the On position. 2.
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action 7. The auger/impeller drive belt is worn or broken. 7. Replace the auger/impeller drive belt; refer to www.Toro.com for servicing information or take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer. Discharge chute either does not lock into place or does not move 1. The discharge chute latch is not properly adjusted. 1. Adjust the discharge chute latch. Snowthrower does not properly clear the snow off the surface 1.
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Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement A Two-Year Limited Warranty Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Toro, and Toro Warranty Company are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1997 and later utility/lawn/garden equipment engine. 1997 and later model year utility/lawn/garden equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small non-road engines.
Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service General Conditions If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, follow this procedure: Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of the Toro Products covered by this warranty, except for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.
Gas Powered Snow Products The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee A Two-Year Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered Owner Responsibilities The Toro Company and its afliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Toro Product used for normal residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship.
