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Toro 38624 Operator's Manual

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Power Max
Model No. 38624—Serial No. 290000001 and Up
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.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model
and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
© 2008—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
®
826 OE Snowthrower
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol
(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is supplied
for information regarding the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California
Emission Control Regulation of emission systems,
maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
Register at www.Toro.com.
Form No. 3360-742 Rev A
Figure 2
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
The engine exhaust from this product
or other reproductive harm.
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1...

  • Page 2: Before Operating

    Safety Before Operating Caution: Improper use may result in loss of fingers, hands, or feet. Read and understand the contents of this manual before operating the snowthrower There is a high-speed Become familiar with all controls and know impeller close to the how to stop the engine quickly opening.

  • Page 3: Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute

    – Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a • When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always thrower, stop the engine and make certain the place containers on the ground, away from your auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped.

  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    Remove the key from the ignition switch The following list contains safety information specific before storing the snow thrower. to Toro products or other safety information that you • Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and must know. accessories.

  • Page 5: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 53-7670 1. Cutting/dismemberment of foot, auger 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.
  • Page 6 112-6623 1. Disengage 5. Do not place your hand in the chute; 9. Auger drive stop the engine before leaving the operator’s position, use the tool to clear the chute. 2. Wheel drive 6. Thrown objects, keep bystanders a 10. Engage safe distance from the snowthrower.

  • Page 7: Installing The Upper Handle

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Handle bolts Curved washers Install the upper handle. Locknuts – No parts required Install the traction control linkage. Carriage bolts Install the chute control rod. Locknuts Cable ties Connect the wire to the headlight.

  • Page 8: Installing The Traction Control Linkage

    Figure 6 1. Speed selector lever 3. Inner washer 2. Trunnion 4. Outer washer Figure 4 Note: To make installation easier, leave the inner washer on the trunnion (Figure 6). 2. Installing the Traction 4. Shift the speed selector lever into Position R2. Control Linkage 5.

  • Page 9: Installing Chute Control Rod

    Note: For easier installation, look down through 4. Insert the front end of the rod into the opening in the opening in the speed selector (Figure 8). the back of the chute gear cover until it slides into the chute gear (Figure 10). Figure 8 1.

  • Page 10: Checking The Tire Pressure

    4. Connecting the Wire to the Headlight Cable ties Procedure 1. Insert the wire connector on the loose end of the wire straight into the back of the headlight until it is securely in place (Figure 12). Figure 13 2. Install the dipstick securely. Note: Do not spill oil around the oil fill tube;...

  • Page 11: Checking The Traction Drive Operation

    8. Checking the Traction Drive The snowthrower should move forward. If the snowthrower does not move or moves rearward, Operation complete the following: A. Release the traction lever and stop the engine. Procedure B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector lever (Figure 6).

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Freewheeling or Using the Self-propel Drive You can operate the snowthrower with the self-propel feature engaged or disengaged (freewheeling). To freewheel, slide the wheels inward and insert the axle pins through the outer axle holes, but not through the wheel hubs (Figure 18).

  • Page 13: Starting The Engine

    Filling the Fuel Tank Starting the Engine 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 Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. to open it (Figure 21). A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others.
  • Page 14 Figure 26 1. Electric-starter button 3. Recoil starter 2. Electric starter plug Note: To use the electric starter, connect a power cord to the electric starter plug first and then to a Figure 23 power outlet. Important: To prevent damaging the electric 5.

  • Page 15: Stopping The Engine

    Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle to the Slow position, and then to the Stop position (Figure 27). Figure 29 Operating the Traction Drive Figure 27 If the traction drive is not properly adjusted, the snowthrower may move in the direction 2.

  • Page 16: Operating The Quick Stick

    Operating the Auger/Impeller Drive 1. To engage the auger/impeller drive, squeeze the right hand (auger/impeller) lever to the handgrip (Figure 31). Figure 32 Moving the Discharge Chute Figure 31 Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick to the left to move the discharge chute to the left; 2.

  • Page 17: Operating Tips

    wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove all ice and snow from the snowthrower. • With the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle several times to prevent the recoil starter from freezing up. Operating Tips Figure 34 When the snowthrower is in operation, the impeller and auger can rotate and cut off or injure hands and feet.

  • Page 18: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

    Important: You can find more information about maintaining and servicing your snowthrower at www.Toro.com. Important: Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. For engine adjustments, repairs, or warranty service not covered in this manual, contact an Authorized Briggs &...

  • Page 19: Checking And Adjusting The Traction Cable

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary. 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, then fully install the dipstick. 2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (Figure 35).

  • Page 20: Checking And Adjusting The Auger/Impeller Cable

    Figure 37 Figure 39 1. Pin 3. With the auger/impeller lever disengaged, ensure If the left hand (traction) cable is not properly adjusted, that the gap between the auger clutch assembly and do the following steps: the tab is 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) (Figure 40). 1.

  • Page 21: Changing The Engine Oil

    7. Adjust the turnbuckle until you obtain the proper Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.55 l), type: automotive detergent oil gap. with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. Use SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W30 oil. Refer to 8.

  • Page 22: Replacing The Spark Plug

    3. Remove the back cover (Figure 45). 3. Slowly remove the upper snow hood, ensuring that the primer bulb hose and the ignition wire remain connected. 4. Remove the bracket thumb screw and the bracket (Figure 47).. Figure 45 1. Back cover 4.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Discharge Chute Latch

    If the auger/impeller drive belt or the traction drive belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, or otherwise damaged, go 2. Loosen the bolt on the cable clamp (Figure 50). to www.Toro.com for additional service information or have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the belt. Figure 50 1.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Headlight Bulb

    Replacing the Headlight Bulb 5. Turn the base of the bulb clockwise until it is snug (Figure 56). Use a GE 892 16W halogen light bulb. Do not touch the bulb with your hands or allow dirt or moisture to come into contact with the bulb.

  • Page 25: Preparing The Snowthrower For Storage

    Removing the Snowthrower Storage from Storage 1. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow the excess oil from the • Gasoline vapors can explode. cylinder. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. 2.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    5. Unclog the discharge chute. 6. The auger/impeller drive belt is loose 6. Install and/or adjust the auger/impeller or is off the pulley. drive belt; refer to www.Toro.com for servicing information or take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer.
  • Page 27 Corrective Action 7. The auger/impeller drive belt is worn 7. Replace the auger/impeller drive belt; or broken. refer to www.Toro.com for servicing information or take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer. Discharge chute either does not lock into 1. The discharge chute latch is not 1.
  • Page 28 (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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