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- Page 1 Form No. 3326-374 Rev A 824 XL Power Throw Snowthrower Model No. 38086—220000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
....... Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Filling the Engine Crankcase with Oil . -
Page 3: Safety
Figure 1 ANSI/OPEI B71.3–1995 standard and the ISO 8437:1989 1. Location of the model and serial numbers standard. Information or terminology specific to Toro snowthrowers is enclosed in parenthesis. Write the product model and serial numbers in the space Training below: Read the operator’s manual carefully. -
Page 4: Toro Snowthrower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting it Toro products or other safety information that you must and for moving the snowthrower in or out of the know. - Page 5 Do not add oil or check the oil level in the To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase crankcase while the engine is running. only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
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Page 7: Safety And Instruction Decals
Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 53-7670 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard in auger 94-8079 99-5953 100–3340 1. -
Page 8: Assembly
Tecumseh Part No. 36501 1. Primer Tecumseh Part No. 37119 1. Warning—hot surface; do not touch Assembly Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts DESCRIPTION QTY. Handle assembly Bolts Installing the handle assembly Curved washers Speed selector rod Cotter pin... -
Page 9: Installing The Handle Assembly
DESCRIPTION QTY. Skids Flange-head bolts—3/4 in. (1.9 cm) Installing the skids Flat washers and locknuts Ignition key Starting and stopping the engine Installing the Handle Assembly 1. Remove the tie straps that secure the control rods to the handle assembly. 2. -
Page 10: Installing The Speed Selector Rod
Note: The concave side of the curved washer goes against the outside of the handle. 5. Position the right side of the handle assembly against the right side of the snowthrower, align the handle mount holes with the holes in the side plate, and secure the right side of the handle assembly with two bolts and curved washers until they are finger tight. -
Page 11: Installing The Traction Rod
4. Install the speed selector rod into the selector arm, add one flat washer on the rod, and secure it with a cotter pin (Fig. 6). Note: If the speed selector does not move into fifth gear or does not meet your speed requirements, adjust the speed selector. -
Page 12: Installing The Discharge Chute
distance between the top of the handgrip and the bottom of the auger/impeller drive control lever is two inches (five centimeters) as shown in Figure 12. Note: If the force does not noticeably increase, remove the belt cover (refer to steps 1 and 2 of Replacing the Auger/Impeller Drive Belt on page 25) and measure two inches (five centimeters) above the handgrip at the point where you remove the slack from the... -
Page 13: Installing The Skids
Installing the Skids 1. Check the air pressure in the tires; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure on page 15. 2. Move the snowthrower to a flat surface and ensure that the scraper (Fig. 16) is parallel to the ground. If it is not, adjust the scraper;... -
Page 14: Before Starting
Note: The scraper should be higher than 1/8 inch 7. Read the oil level on the dipstick. (3 millimeters) above the pavement if it is cracked, 8. If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick, rough, or uneven. slowly pour only enough oil into the filler hole to raise 9. -
Page 15: Checking The Tire Pressure
Reviewing the Maintenance Danger Schedule When fueling, under certain circumstances, a Review the Recommended Maintenance Schedule on static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A page 20. You may need to perform one or more additional fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and procedures before or soon after you begin operating the others and damage property. -
Page 16: Removing The Carburetor Heater Box
Ignition Switch (Fig. 20)—Insert the key before starting the engine. To stop the engine, remove the key. Figure 22 1. Recoil starter Electric Starter (Fig. 23)—Push the starter button to start the engine. m–4034 Figure 20 1. Ignition switch 3. Throttle 2. -
Page 17: Installing The Carburetor Heater Box
Installing the Carburetor Heater Box To install the carburetor heater box, reverse steps 1 through 9 of Removing the Carburetor Heater Box on page 16. Remove the fasteners from their holes before installing the carburetor heater box. Starting the Engine Important Ensure that there are no obstructions in the auger/impeller and the discharge chute before you operate... -
Page 18: Stopping The Engine
Note: Run the electric starter no more than ten times at intervals of five seconds on, then five seconds off. Important Running the electric starter extensively can overheat and damage the starter. Note: If the engine does not start after this series of attempts, wait at least 40 minutes to allow the starter to cool before attempting to start it again. -
Page 19: Snowthrowing Tips
through the wheel hubs (Fig. 5), the snowthrower Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow removal. freewheels. When you insert the axle pins through the holes Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible. in the wheel hubs and the inner axle holes (Fig. 5) and engage the traction control lever, the snowthrower propels Do not overload the snowthrower by clearing snow at itself. -
Page 20: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 21. Check the auger gearbox oil level and add oil if necessary. Refer to Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level on page 21. -
Page 21: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Caution If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. -
Page 22: Adjusting The Speed Selector
5. Loosen the four flange nuts that secure both skids to the 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that auger side plates (Fig. 17) until the skids slide up and the wire does not contact the plug (Fig. 24). down easily. - Page 23 m-4040 Figure 29 1. Upper belt cover 2. Bolt (3) 4. Loosen the auger brake arm assembly by loosening the rearmost screw and removing the front screw (Fig. 30). m-3331 Figure 31 1. Traction idler pulley 7. Belt guide 2. Idler pulley 8.
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Page 24: Adjusting The Auger/Impeller Drive Belt
m-2677 m-2678 Figure 32 Figure 34 1. Traction drive belt 4. Engine pulley sheave 2. Engine pulley 5. Auger/impeller drive belt 1. Tabs in holes 3. Indexing rib in indexing notch 19. Have someone squeeze the auger/impeller drive control lever (Fig. 19) against the handgrip, and install the belt 14. -
Page 25: Replacing The Auger/Impeller Drive Belt
5. Remove the idler pulley spring (Fig. 30). Let the brake arm assembly to hang free but out of the way. Danger 6. Remove the two bolts, two washers, and two lock Improperly adjusting the auger/impeller may washers that secure the belt guide (Fig. 31). cause it to turn when disengaged. -
Page 26: Lubricating The Snowthrower
Auger/Impeller Drive Belt on page 24. If the problem persists, take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer for service. Lubricating the Snowthrower Lightly lubricate all moving parts of the snowthrower after every 15 operating hours and at the end of the snowthrowing season. -
Page 27: Replacing The Spark Plug
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that the wire does not contact the spark plug (Fig. 24). 3. Clean the area around the oil drain plug (Fig. 38). Figure 39 1. 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) 7. Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to 15 ft-lb (20.4 N m). -
Page 28: Storage
9. Start the snowthrower and run the engine until it stops. Preparing the Snowthrower Repeat this step two more times to ensure that the fuel tank and the carburetor are empty. 1. Lubricate the snowthrower. Refer to Lubricating the Snowthrower on page 26. Storage 2. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your snowthrower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 20 for more information. If a problem continues, see an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Electric starter does not turn 1. - Page 30 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action 3. The fuel tank is nearly empty or 3. Drain and fill the fuel tank with contains stale fuel. fresh gasoline (not more than 30 days old). If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 4.
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Page 32: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.