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Power Clear™ Snowthrower
Model No. 38588—Serial No. 310000001 and Up
Model No. 38589—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
© 2009—The Toro® Company
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.
Register at www.Toro.com.
Form No. 3362-550 Rev A
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 •...
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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. 110-9363 1. - Page 5 117-9103 Order part no. 117-6046 117-9102 1. Warning—read the 6. Engine switch Off Order part no. 117-6036 Operator’s Manual. 1. Warning—read the 6. Engine switch Off 7. Primer 2. Cutting/dismemberment Operator’s Manual. hazard, impeller—stop the 2. Cutting/dismemberment 7. Primer engine before leaving the machine.
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Page 6: Unfolding The Handle
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). Figure 5 1. Control cable 2. Quick Shoot™ cables 2. -
Page 7: Filling The Engine With Oil
3. Filling the Engine with Oil Procedure Your snowthrower does not come with oil in the engine, but it does come with a bottle of oil. Important: Before starting the engine, fill the engine with oil. Note: The bottle of oil may contain more than is Figure 8 required. -
Page 8: 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 10). Figure 9 1. Chute deflector trigger 8. Electric-start button (model 38589 only) 2. -
Page 9: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary. 1. Move the snowthrower to a level surface. 2. Clean around the oil fill cap (Figure 11). Figure 13 1. -
Page 10: Engaging The Rotor Blades
attempts, take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer for service (model 38589 only). Note: If you pull the recoil handle and feel no resistance, the starter may be frozen. Thaw out the starter before attempting to start the snowthrower. 5. -
Page 11: Disengaging The Rotor Blades
Disengaging the Rotor Blades To disengage the rotor blades, release the control bar (Figure 18). Figure 18 Stopping the Engine To stop the engine, turn the ignition key Figure 20 counterclockwise to the Off position (Figure 19). 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 21). -
Page 12: Operating Tips
Clearing a Clogged Discharge (model 38589 only) to prevent the recoil starter and/or the electric starter from freezing up. Chute • In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and Important: Hand contact with the rotating rotor moving parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force blades inside the discharge chute is the most when trying to operate frozen controls. -
Page 13: 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 14: Inspecting The Rotor Blades
Inspecting the Rotor Blades 1/8-inch (2 mm to 3 mm) gap between the control bar and the handle (Figure 23). Service Interval: Yearly—Inspect the rotor blades and Note: Moving the Z-fitting higher decreases the have an Authorized Service Dealer gap between the control bar and the handle; moving replace the rotor blades and scraper if it lower increases the gap. -
Page 15: Servicing The Spark Plug
4. After draining the used oil, return the snowthrower to the operating position. 5. Install the oil drain plug and tighten it securely. 6. Clean around the oil fill cap (Figure 28). Figure 30 9. Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole, and hand Figure 28 tighten it securely. - Page 16 4. Remove the 4 screws that secure the shroud (Figure 32). Figure 33 1. Center electrode insulator 3. Air gap (not to scale) 2. Side electrode 12. Install the spark plug and torque it to 20–22 ft-lb (27–30 N-m). 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 34.
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Page 17: Replacing The Drive Belt
Replacing the Drive Belt the loose rotor pulley positioned just above the rotor shaft (Figure 35). If drive belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, excessively 6. Install the rotor pulley onto the rotor shaft cracked, frayed, or otherwise damaged, replace the belt. (Figure 35). - Page 18 Figure 38 1. Cable clamps 2. Position the Quick Shoot control between the two arrows located on the right hand side of the upper handle (Figure 39). Figure 40 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 41).
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Page 19: Storing The Snowthrower
6. Drain the fuel in the carburetor through the carburetor drain bolt (Figure 34) into an approved gasoline container. 7. Dispose of unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to local codes, or use it in your automobile. 8. While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil. - 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.