Stopping The Engine; Operating The Power Shift Feature - Toro 38079 Operator's Manual

7. Cover the hole in the center of the primer (Fig. 14) with
your thumb and slowly push in the primer 3 times,
pausing a moment between pushes.
8. Grasp the recoil starter handle (Fig. 17) and pull it out
slowly until positive engagement results; then pull the
handle vigorously to start the engine.
9. Keep a firm grip on the starter handle and return the
rope slowly.
Note: If engine does not start or if the air temperature is
–10 F (–23 C) or colder, the engine may need additional
priming. After pushing in the primer, try to start the engine
before priming again.
10. After the engine starts, immediately rotate the choke
(Fig. 14) to the 3/4 position. As the engine warms up,
rotate the choke to the 1/2 position. When the engine
warms up sufficiently, rotate the choke to the Off
position.
Important Ensure that the auger and impeller do not
rotate while the auger/impeller drive control lever is in the
Disengaged position. Stand in the operating position and
look around to the side of the auger housing (Fig. 20). A
large screw head on the side of the auger housing rotates
when the auger and impeller rotate (Fig. 20). If the auger
and impeller rotate while the engine runs and the
auger/impeller drive control lever is disengaged, stop
the snowthrower immediately. Refer to Adjusting the
Auger/Impeller Drive Belt on page 22. If the problem
persists, take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service
Dealer for service.
1
Figure 20
1. Large screw head

Stopping the Engine

1. Engage the auger to clear any remaining snow from
inside the housing.
2. Run the engine for a few minutes to dry off any
accumulated moisture.
3. Release the auger/impeller drive control lever and the
traction control lever (Fig. 13).
4. Shift the traction drive into the N (Neutral) position.
5. Stop the engine by doing one of the following:
A. Move the throttle to the Slow position and remove
the ignition key.
B. Move the throttle to the Stop position.
6. Close the fuel shutoff valve (Fig. 15).
7. Pull the recoil starter with a rapid, continuous, full-arm
stroke 3 or 4 times. This prevents the recoil starter from
freezing up.
8. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
Operating the Power Shift
Feature
Move the wheels to the rear Power Shift position in heavy
or drifted snow. Leave the wheels in the front position for
light snow or for transporting the snowthrower.
With the engine running at full speed:
1. Release the traction control lever (Fig. 13).
2. Move the speed shift control fully forward to the Power
Shift position and hold it there (Fig. 21).
3. Fully engage the traction drive lever to move the wheels
into the alternate position (Figs. 21 and 22).
Note: When shifting, you may need to slightly raise the
m-2680
handle assembly to assist the wheel movement.
4. Release the speed shift control.
16
m-4060
Figure 21
179
Figure 22