Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsSnow ThrowerToro 38818

FormNo.3373-842RevA

722EPowerThrow

Snowthrower

ModelNo.38818—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

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yourmachineready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe

modelandserialnumbersonthemachine.Writethenumbers

inthespaceprovided.

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messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),

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ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

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Contents

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

Training.................................................................3

Preparation.............................................................3

Operation...............................................................3

ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute..........................4

MaintenanceandStorage..........................................4

ToroSnowthrowerSafety.........................................4

SoundPressure.......................................................5

SoundPower..........................................................5

Vibration................................................................5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................6

Setup............................................................................8

1InstallingtheHandle.............................................9

2InstallingtheSpeedSelectorRod............................10

3InstallingtheTractionRod....................................10

4InstallingtheAuger/ImpellerDriveControl

Linkage.............................................................11

5InstallingtheChuteControlRod............................12

6FillingtheEnginewithOil.....................................13

7CheckingtheTirePressure....................................14

8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper..............................14

ProductOverview.........................................................14

Controls...............................................................15

Operation....................................................................15

FreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-propelDrive...............15

FillingtheFuelTank...............................................15

StartingtheEngine.................................................16

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Summary of content (28 pages)

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Form No. 3373-842 Rev A 722 E Power Throw® Snowthrower Model No. 38818—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. It is not designed for removing materials other than snow, nor is it designed for clearing off gravel surfaces.
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Stopping the Engine ...............................................18 Unclogging the Discharge Chute ..............................18 Preventing Freeze-up ..............................................18 Operating Tips ......................................................18 Maintenance .................................................................19 Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................19 Preparing for Maintenance.......................................
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Safety is not possible, then refuel such machine on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. This machine meets or exceeds the ISO 8437 specifications of the International Standards Organization in effect at the time of production. – 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.
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Maintenance and Storage • Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur. Keep children and others away. • Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper • Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. • • Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when operating in reverse. • • Disengage power to the auger/impeller when the machine is transported or not in use.
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or adjustment, stop the engine, remove the ignition key, and disconnect the wire from the spark plug. If major repairs are ever needed, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. • Do not change the governor settings on the engine. • When storing the machine for more than 30 days, drain the fuel from the fuel tank to prevent a potential hazard. Store fuel in an approved fuel container. Remove the key from the ignition switch before storing 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. 112-6624 1. Wheel drive 3. Disengage 5. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the snowthrower. 2. Engage 4. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 8. Auger 6.
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112-6620 Briggs & Stratton Part No. 277588 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, impeller—do not place your hand in the chute; stop the engine before leaving the operator's position, use the tool clear the chute. 1. Primer 3. Ignition key out (Engine—Stop) 2. Ignition key in (Engine—Run) Briggs Part No. 273676 3. Fast 1. Stop 2. Slow Briggs & Stratton Part No. 278866 1. Fuel—On Briggs & Stratton Part No. 275949 1. Choke on (Choke) 2. Choke off (Run) Briggs Part No. 276925 1.
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Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description Use Qty. Handle assembly Bolts Belleville washers Flange nut Speed selector rod Cotter pin Flat washer 1 4 4 1 1 1 1 Flange locknut 1 Install the traction rod. Clevis pin Cotter pin Chute control rod assembly (rod and bracket, worm gear, and bracket) Belleville washer Bolt Carriage bolt Locknut Curved washer 1 1 Install the auger/impeller drive control linkage.
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1 Installing the Handle Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Handle assembly 4 Bolts 4 Belleville washers 1 Flange nut Procedure Figure 4 1. Remove the tie straps that secure the control rods to the handle. 2. Remove the axle pins from both wheels and slide the wheels outward on the axle approximately 1 inch (3 cm) (Figure 3). 1. Traction rod 3. Lower traction rod loop 2. Flange nut 4. Flange locknut 4.
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Figure 5 1. Axle pin 2. Hole in wheel hub and outer axle hole aligned Figure 6 Note: If you install tire chains (optional), you must install the axle pins through the outer axle holes. 1. Speed selector arm 2. Flat washer and cotter pin 2 2. Move the speed selector lever (Figure 14) on the control panel to the R (Reverse) position. 3. Install the speed selector rod into the speed selector arm, add a flat washer on the selector rod, and secure it with a cotter pin (Figure 6).
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Figure 7 1. Handgrip 3. 1 to 2 inches (3 to 5 cm) 2. Traction control lever 4. 4-1/2 inches (11.4 cm) Figure 8 3. Tighten the 2 flange nuts until they are finger tight. 4. Move the speed selector lever (Figure 14) into third gear. 1. Upper control rod 4. Cotter pin 2. Jam nut 3. Clevis 5. Lower control rod 6. Clevis pin 2. Align the holes in the clevis and the lower control rod and insert the clevis pin (Figure 8).
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Note: The amount of force needed to compress the lever increases noticeably when you remove the slack from the auger/impeller drive belt (approximately 1/2 of the lever movement). The adjustment is correct when the force begins to increase and the distance between the top of the handgrip and the bottom of the auger/impeller drive control lever is 1 to 2 inches (3 to 5 cm) as shown in Figure 9. 5. To adjust the distance: A. Remove the clevis pin. B. Loosen the jam nut. C.
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Figure 12 Figure 11 1. Worm gear 3. Mounting flange 2. Bracket 4. Bolt, Belleville washer, and locknut 1. Move the machine to a level surface to ensure an accurate oil level reading. 2. Clean around the dipstick (Figure 13). 4. Loosely mount the worm gear and the bracket to the mounting flange with a bolt, a Belleville washer, and a locknut as shown in Figure 11. 5. Slide the worm gear into the teeth of the chute retaining ring and tighten the locknut (Figure 11). 6.
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Product Overview Drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads Full. 9. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight. 7 Checking the Tire Pressure No Parts Required Procedure The tires are overinflated at the factory for shipping. Reduce the pressure equally in both tires to between 12 and 15 psi (82 and 103 kPa). 8 Checking the Skids and Scraper Figure 14 No Parts Required Procedure 1. Auger/impeller drive control lever 2.
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Freewheeling or Using the Self-propel Drive Controls • Auger/Impeller Drive Control Lever—To engage both the auger and impeller, press the lever against the right handgrip. To disengage, release the lever. You can operate the machine with the self-propel feature engaged or disengaged (freewheeling). • Traction Control Lever—To engage the traction (wheel To freewheel, slide the wheels inward and insert the axle pins through the axle holes, but not through the wheel hubs (Figure 16).
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Starting the Engine • Do Not use ethanol blends of gasoline (such as E15 or E85) with more than 10% ethanol by volume. Performance problems and/or engine damage may result which may not be covered under warranty. 1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level in Maintenance. 2. Turn the fuel shutoff valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise to open it (Figure 19). • Do Not use gasoline containing methanol.
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Note: To use the electric starter, connect a power cord to the electric starter plug-in first and then to a power outlet. Use only an extension cord recommended for outdoor use that is not longer than 50 feet (15 m). 8. Start the machine by pulling the recoil starter or pressing the electric-start button (Figure 24). G016339 Figure 21 Figure 24 1. Electric-start button 2. Electric starter plug-in 5. Rotate the choke to the Choke position (Figure 22). 3.
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Stopping the Engine If the discharge chute becomes clogged, stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and use the clean-out tool. 1. Move the throttle to the Slow position, and then to the Stop position (Figure 25). Preventing Freeze-up • In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and moving • Figure 25 • 2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Remove the ignition key. parts may freeze.
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• Always set the throttle lever to the Fast position when • If the engine slows down under a load or the wheels slip, throwing snow. • shift the machine into a lower gear. If the front of the machine rides up, shift the machine 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.
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extremely cold conditions (below 0°F or -18°C), use 0W-30 detergent oil that has the American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification SF, SG, SH, or SJ. Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and run the engine; engine damage will result. Drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads Full. 7. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight. Adjusting the Skids and Scraper Figure 28 Service Interval: Yearly 1. Auger blade 3.
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Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Yearly Every 50 hours If possible, run the engine just before changing the oil because warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.6 l), type: automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. Refer to Figure 31 to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected. Figure 29 1. Speed selector plate 2. Flange nuts 4.
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Note: Place a funnel under the drain extension so the oil drains directly into the oil drain pan and away from the machine. 5. Drain the oil. Note: Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center. 6. Install the oil drain plug. 7. Install the left wheel. 8. Fill the crankcase with oil. Refer to Filling the Engine with Oil in Setup. 9. Wipe up any spilled oil. Replacing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Replace the spark plug.
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Adjusting the Traction Drive Belt 2. Check the belt tension by operating the auger. 3. If the belt still slips, replace it. Refer to Replacing the Auger/Impeller Drive Belt. Service Interval: After the first hour Important: Do not operate the machine if the auger and the impeller rotate when you disengage the auger/impeller drive control lever.
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Storage WARNING • Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the machine in an enclosure near an open flame. • Allow the engine to cool before storing it. Preparing the Machine for Storage 1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to fresh fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer. Note: Fuel should not be stored longer than suggested by the fuel stabilizer manufacturer. 2.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Electric starter does not turn (electric-start models only) 1. The power cord is disconnected at the outlet or the machine. 1. Connect the power cord to the outlet and/or the machine. 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.
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Problem Engine runs, but the machine discharges snow poorly or not at all Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. The throttle is not in the Fast position when throwing snow. 1. Move the throttle to the Fast position. 2. The machine is moving too fast to clear the snow. 3. You are trying to remove too much snow per swath. 4. You are trying to remove extremely heavy or wet snow. 5. The discharge chute is plugged. 6. The auger/impeller drive belt is loose or is off the pulley. 2.
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The Toro Warranty Conditions and Products Covered Owner Responsibilities The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to the original purchaser* to repair the Toro Products listed below if defective in materials or workmanship. You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the Operator's Manual. Such routine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.