Toro Power Clear 38578 Operator's Manual

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Power Clear™ Snowthrower

Model No. 38578—Serial No. 310000001 and Up

Introduction

This snowthrower 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 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

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420

Model No.

Serial No.

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.

Safety

This snowthrower meets or exceeds the B71.3

specifications of the American National Standards

Institute in effect at the time of production.

Read and understand the contents of this manual

before you start the engine.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert

you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all

safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid

possible injury or death.

Improperly using or maintaining this snowthrower

could result in injury or death. To reduce this

potential, comply with the following safety

instructions.

This snowthrower is capable of amputating hands

and feet and of throwing objects. Failure to observe

the following safety instructions could result in

serious injury.

Form No. 3362-571 Rev B

Operator's Manual

Figure 2

Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA

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Page 1 Note emphasizes general information additional information, contact an Authorized Service worthy of special attention. Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 Safety identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
Page 2 Training • Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed rock surface. This product is intended for • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the use only on paved surfaces. machine and in the manual(s) before operating this •...
Page 3: Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute
Toro Snowthrower Safety The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know. • Rotating rotor blades can injure fingers or hands. Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge opening while operating the snowthrower.
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. 114-3753 1.
Page 5: Loose Parts
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Unfold the handle. Screws Install the discharge chute. Chute assembly 1. Unfolding the Handle Procedure 1. Loosen the handle knobs, pull out the “U”-shaped handle locks until you can move the handle freely, and rotate the handle to the operating position (Figure 3).
Page 6: Installing The Discharge Chute
2. Installing the Discharge 1. Move the snowthrower to a level surface. Chute 2. Clean around the oil fill cap (Figure 7). Screws Chute assembly Procedure Install the discharge chute as shown (Figure 6). Figure 7 1. Oil fill cap 3.
Page 7: Product Overview
Filling the Fuel Tank Product Overview Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded gasoline having an octane rating at or near 87 from a major name-brand service station (Figure 9). Figure 8 1. Chute deflector trigger 7. Primer 2. Discharge chute 8.
Page 8: Starting The Engine
4. If the oil level is low, keep the snowthrower in the operating position and carefully pour oil into the crankcase until the point of overflow. (Max. fill: 21 oz. (0.62 l), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SJ, SL, or higher.) 5.
Page 9: Stopping The Engine
Engaging the Rotor Blades Stopping the Engine To stop the engine, turn the ignition key To engage the rotor blades, hold the control bar against counterclockwise to the Off position (Figure 17). the handle (Figure 15). Figure 17 Figure 15 1.
Page 10: Preventing Freeze-Up After Use
Preventing Freeze-up after To raise or lower the angle of the chute deflector, press the trigger on the chute deflector and move the chute deflector up or down (Figure 19). • Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing.
Page 11: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary. After the first hour • Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary. •...
Page 12: Inspecting The Rotor Blades
Inspecting the Rotor Blades Note: You can pull up the adjuster link and cable to make unhooking the spring easier. Service Interval: Yearly—Inspect the rotor blades and 2. Move the Z-fitting to a higher or lower hole on the have an Authorized Service Dealer adjuster link as needed to obtain the 1/16-inch to replace the rotor blades and scraper if 1/8-inch (2 mm to 3 mm) gap between the control...
Page 13: Servicing The Spark Plug
Servicing the Spark Plug 6. Clean around the oil fill cap (Figure 26). Service Interval: Yearly—Service the spark plug and replace it if necessary. Use a Champion RN4C spark plug or equivalent. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2.
Page 14 8. Set the gap on the plug to 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) (Figure 31). Figure 31 1. Center electrode insulator 3. Air gap (not to scale) 2. Side electrode 9. Install the spark plug and tighten the plug securely. 10. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 11.
Page 15 Figure 34 16. Secure the exhaust baffle using the small side screw that you previously removed (Figure 35). Figure 33 1. Tabs 13. Install the 2 screws into the exhaust baffle. 14. Return the snowthrower to the operating position. 15. Tuck the lower lip of the guard behind the belt cover (Figure 34).
Page 16: Replacing The Drive Belt
Replacing the Drive Belt Note: Route the new drive belt first around the engine pulley, then the idler pulley, and finally around If drive belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, excessively the loose rotor pulley positioned just above the rotor cracked, frayed, or otherwise damaged, replace the belt. shaft (Figure 36).
Page 17 Figure 39 1. Cable clamps 2. Position the Quick Shoot control between the two arrows located on the right hand side of the upper handle (Figure 40). Figure 41 4. Hold the discharge chute in the straight-ahead position, pull the lower cable casing downward until you remove the slack in the cable, and tighten the screw on the lower cable clamp securely (Figure 42).
Page 18: Storing The Snowthrower
7. While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil. 8. Remove the spark plug. 9. Squirt 2 teaspoons of oil into the spark plug hole. 10. Install the spark plug by hand and then tighten it securely.
Page 19 Notes:...
Page 20 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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