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Power Clear
Model No. 38451-Serial No. 313000001 and Up
Model No. 38452-Serial No. 313000001 and Up

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.
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your machine properly and to avoid injury and
machine damage. You are responsible for operating the
machine properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for machine
and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register
your machine.
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 machine ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the
model and serial numbers on the machine. Write the numbers
in the space provided.
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
© 2012-The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
®
621 R/621 E Snowthrower
G016241
Figure 1
Register at www.Toro.com.
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.
Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 1
Training ................................................................. 2
Preparation............................................................. 2
Operation............................................................... 2
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute .......................... 3
Maintenance and Storage.......................................... 3
Toro Snowthrower Safety ......................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 4
Setup ............................................................................ 5
1 Unfolding the Handle............................................ 5
2 Installing the Discharge Chute ................................ 5
3 Filling the Engine with Oil...................................... 6
4 Adjusting the Control Cable ................................... 7
Product Overview .......................................................... 7
Operation ..................................................................... 7
Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 8
Checking the Engine Oil Level .................................. 8
Starting the Engine .................................................. 8
Engaging the Rotor Blades.......................................10
Disengaging the Rotor Blades ..................................10
Stopping the Engine ...............................................10
Adjusting the Discharge Chute .................................10
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute .........................11
Preventing Freeze-up after Use.................................11
Operating Tips ......................................................11
Maintenance .................................................................12
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................12
Adjusting the Control Cable.....................................13
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3373-698* C
Printed in the USA
Form No. 3373-698 Rev C
Operator's Manual
Figure 2

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Important calls attention to special mechanical information machine properly and safely. and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for machine attention. and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your machine.
  • Page 2: Training

    Inspecting the Rotor Blades ........14 this is not possible, then refuel such machinery on a Changing the Engine Oil .........14 trailer with a portable container, rather than from a Servicing the Spark Plug ..........15 gasoline dispenser nozzle. Replacing the Drive Belt ..........16 –...
  • Page 3: Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute

    • Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. The following list contains safety information specific to Toro • Look behind and use care when backing up with the products or other safety information that you must know.
  • Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 94-2577 1. To engage the rotor blades, hold the control bar against the handle. 2. To disengage the rotor blades, release the control bar. 117-9103 (Model 38452 only) Order part no.
  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Unfold the handle. Discharge chute Chute handle Phillips head bolts Install the discharge chute. Washers Locknuts Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Figure 5 Procedure...
  • Page 6: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Installing the Discharge Chute Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Parts needed for this procedure: Discharge chute Procedure Chute handle Your machine does not come with oil in the engine, but it Phillips head bolts does come with a bottle of oil. Washers Important: Before starting the engine, fill the engine with oil.
  • Page 7: Adjusting The Control Cable

    Product Overview 3. Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove it. 4. With the machine in the operating position, carefully pour oil into the crankcase. Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle and add enough to bring it to the point of overflow.
  • Page 8: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Filling the Fuel Tank • For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method). • Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE by volume is acceptable. •...
  • Page 9 Figure 17 Figure 14 Note: Use only a UL-listed, 16-gauge extension cord 1. Choke lever recommended for outdoor use that is not longer than 50 feet (15 m). WARNING The electrical cord can become damaged, causing a shock or fire. Figure 15 Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before 1.
  • Page 10: Engaging The Rotor Blades

    Disengaging the Rotor Blades Note: If you pull the recoil handle and feel no resistance, the starter may be frozen. Thaw out the To disengage the rotor blades, release the control bar starter before attempting to start the machine. (Figure 20). 5.
  • Page 11: Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute

    Preventing Freeze-up after Use • Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove ice and snow from the machine. • Clean off any snow and ice from the base of the chute. •...
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    • • If the machine does not propel itself forward on slippery Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow removal. surfaces or in heavy snow, push forward on the handle, • Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible. but allow the machine to work at its own pace. Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Control Cable

    Adjusting the Control Cable Checking the Control Cable Service Interval: After the first hour—Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary. Yearly—Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary. Move the control bar back toward the handle to remove the slack in the control cable (Figure 25).
  • Page 14: Inspecting The Rotor Blades

    Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 2 hours Yearly Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. 1. Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved fuel container, or run the engine until it stops.
  • Page 15: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Max fill: 20 oz. (0.6 l), type: automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SJ, SL, or higher. Use Figure 31 below to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected: Figure 31 G016327 Figure 33 4.
  • Page 16: Replacing The Drive Belt

    13. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Note: Ensure that the breather tube is routed above the spark plug wire as shown in Figure 36. Figure 36 1. Breather tube 2. Carburetor drain bolt 14. Remove the fuel tank cap. Figure 34 15.
  • Page 17 8. Install the brake spring onto the idler arm (Figure 38). 9. Install the drive belt cover with the bolts you removed in step 1. Note: Ensure that the drive belt is properly adjusted and operating; refer to Checking the Control Cable and Adjusting the Control Cable.
  • Page 18: Storage

    Storage 16. Cover the machine and store it in a clean, dry place out of the reach of children. Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any enclosure. Storing the Snowthrower WARNING • Gasoline fumes are highly flammable, explosive, and dangerous if inhaled.
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  • Page 22 Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of The Toro Company. 10. Add-on or modified parts that are not approved by The Toro Company may not be used. The use of a non-approved add-on or modified parts by the purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
  • Page 23 Warranted Parts The following emission warranty parts are covered, to the extent these parts were present on the Toro engine/equipment and/or Toro supplied fuel system: 1. Fuel System Parts • Carburetor and internal parts • Cold starting enrichment (primer or choke) •...
  • Page 24 Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.

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