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Form No. 3326-372 Rev B
824 Power Throw
Snowthrower
Model No. 38078—220000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Domestic English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3326-372 Rev B 824 Power Throw Snowthrower Model No. 38078—220000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Traction Rod ....Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates...

  • Page 3: Safety

    Always wear safety The following instructions have been adapted from the glasses or eye shields while operating, adjusting, or ANSI/OPEI B71.3–1995 standard and the ISO 8437:1989 repairing the snowthrower. standard. Information or terminology specific to Toro snowthrowers is enclosed in parenthesis.

  • Page 4: Toro Snowthrower Safety

    Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting it The following list contains safety information specific to and for moving the snowthrower in or out of the Toro products or other safety information that you must building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are know.
  • Page 5 Remove the key from the ignition switch before storing and disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Keeping the snowthrower. the wire away from the spark plug to prevent someone To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.

  • Page 6: 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 63-3510 2. Chute direction control GRAPHIC # 100-3341 1.
  • Page 7 Tecumseh Part No. 35077 1. Key ignition 4. Fast 2. Engage to start the 5. Increasing scale engine 6. Slow 3. Disengage to stop the 7. Stop the engine engine Tecumseh Part No. 36501 1. Primer Tecumseh Part No. 37119 1.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    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 Installing the speed selector rod Flat washer Spring Installing the traction rod Installing the traction rod...

  • Page 9: Installing The Handle Assembly

    Installing the Handle Assembly 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 1. Remove the tie straps that secure the control rods to the the right side of the handle assembly with 2 bolts and handle assembly.

  • Page 10: Installing The Traction Rod

    m-2670 m-2628 Figure 6 Figure 8 1. Trunnion 2. Speed selector rod 1. Traction control lever 3. Three to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2 centimeters) 2. Approximately 5 inches (12.7 centimeters) 4. Handgrip 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.

  • Page 11: Installing The Chute Control Rod

    2. Install the lower link through the outer hole in the lower Installing the Chute Control control rod as shown in Figure 9. 3. Insert the upper control rod through the loop in the lower link (Fig. 9). 1. Assemble the chute control bracket and rod to the left side of the handle assembly with the bolt and the 4.

  • Page 12: Before Starting

    Before Starting 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. Filling the Engine Crankcase 9. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap with Oil clockwise until it is tight.

  • Page 13: 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 18. 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 14: Removing The Carburetor Heater Box

    Discharge Chute Control (Fig. 14)—Rotate the discharge chute control clockwise to move the discharge chute to the left; counterclockwise to move the chute to the right. Chute Deflector Handle (Fig. 14)—Move the deflector handle forward to move the snow stream down; move it rearward to move the snow stream up.

  • Page 15: Installing The Carburetor Heater Box

    6. Insert the ignition key (Fig. 15). Important Do not use the primer or the choke if the engine has been running and is hot. Excessive priming may flood the engine and prevent it from starting. 7. Cover the hole in the center of the primer (Fig. 15) with your thumb and push in the primer 3 times, pausing a moment between pushes.

  • Page 16: Stopping The Engine

    10. Move the speed selector (Fig. 14) to first gear, squeeze Snowthrowing Tips the traction control lever to the handgrip, and then release the traction control lever. If the snowthrower moves forward before engaging the traction drive Danger control lever or after releasing the lever, see Adjusting the Traction Drive Belt on page 20.
  • Page 17 In wet or slushy conditions, maintain maximum engine speed, and do not overload the engine to prevent clogging the discharge chute. If the front of the snowthrower tends to ride up, reduce the forward speed by shifting the snowthrower into a lower gear.

  • Page 18: 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 19. Check the auger gearbox grease and add grease if necessary. Refer to Checking the Auger Gearbox Grease on page 19.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Adjusting The Speed Selector

    Adjusting the Speed Selector Adjust the speed selector linkage initially and when the snowthrower is slow, first gear has no speed, or the speed selector does not move into fifth gear. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2.
  • Page 21 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that the wire does not contact the plug (Fig. 18). 3. Remove the 3 bolts that hold the belt cover in place and set the cover aside (Fig. 24). m-3331 Figure 26 1.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Auger/Impeller Drive Belt

    15. Install the engine pulley sheave, ensuring that the Important Do not operate the snowthrower if the auger indexing rib in the engine pulley sheave aligns with the and the impeller rotate when you disengage the indexing notch in the engine pulley (Fig. 27). auger/impeller drive control lever.

  • Page 23: Lubricating The Snowthrower

    2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that Lubricating the Snowthrower the wire does not contact the plug (Fig. 18). Lightly lubricate all moving parts of the snowthrower after 3. Remove the 3 bolts that hold the belt cover in place and every 15 operating hours and at the end of the set the cover aside (Fig.

  • Page 24: Changing The Engine Oil

    Replacing the Spark Plug Use a Champion RJ-19LM or equivalent spark plug. Install a new plug after every 100 operating hours. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Clean any debris from around the base of the spark plug.

  • Page 25: Storage

    5. Loosen the hose clamp that secures the fuel line to the 3. Use an oil can to squirt 2 teaspoons of oil into the spark valve and slide the fuel line off the fuel shutoff valve plug hole. (Fig. 20). 4.

  • Page 26: 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 18 for more information. If a problem continues, see an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Electric starter does not turn 1.
  • Page 27 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.

  • Page 28: 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.

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