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The Toro Company

– 1997

Printed in USA

Figures

m–2592

Model and serial number decal

653

Handle

Capscrews and curved
washers

Axle pin

473

Axle pin

Outer axle hole

Inner axle hole and wheel
hub

728

Small wire connector and
Phillips head screw

Flange head capscrew
and large wire connector

Summary of Contents for 38072

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual FORM NO 3319 435 724 Snowthrower Model No 38072 8900001 Up ...

Page 2: ...The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING ...

Page 3: ...m 2592 1 1 Model and serial number decal 653 1 Handle 2 Capscrews and curved washers 3 Axle pin 473 1 Axle pin 2 Outer axle hole 3 Inner axle hole and wheel hub 728 1 1 Small wire connector and Phillips head screw 2 Flange head capscrew and large wire connector 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 4: ...nd cotter pin 654 3 1 4 2 4 1 Traction rod 2 Loop 3 Lower traction rod 4 Flange nuts 879 1 2 3 4 1 Auger control lever 2 Traction control lever 3 Speed selector 4 Speed selector rod 665 INCHES 1 TO 2 APPROXIMATELY 4 8 INCHES 1 2 1 Traction control lever 2 Handgrip 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 5: ...rod 5 Clevis pin 6 Cotter pin 665 INCHES ONE TO TWO APPROXIMATELY FOUR INCHES 1 2 1 Auger control lever 2 Hand grip 886 1 2 1 Chute control bracket and rod 2 Capscrew and locknut 658 1 2 3 1 Worm gear and bracket 2 Bolt pyramidal washer and locknut 3 Mounting flange 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 6: ... 7 Curved washer 8 Locknut 684 1 3 2 1 Filler hole 2 Dipstick 3 Fuel tank cap 879 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Auger drive control 2 Traction control 3 Speed selector 4 Ignition switch 5 Discharge chute control 6 Fuel shut off valve 7 Chute deflector handle 725 2 1 3 4 1 Choke 2 Primer 3 Throttle 4 Recoil starter 13 14 15 16 ...

Page 7: ... heater box 2 Phillips screws 3 Hex head screw 651 1 Skid 2 Auger side plate 3 Flange nuts 652 1 Scraper 2 Mounting screws 3 Auger blades 726 1 Fuel shut off valve 2 Hose clamp 3 Fuel line m 2592 1 Screws 17 18 19 20 21 ...

Page 8: ...1 Drain plug 652 1 1 Pipe plug 661 2 1 1 Belt cover 2 Screw 2 664 1 6 3 5 2 4 1 Traction drive belt 2 Auger impeller drive belt 3 Belt guide 4 Idler pulley 5 Large auger impeller pulley 6 Engine pulley 22 23 24 25 26 ...

Page 9: ...vii 650 1 Spring 2 Notch in side plate 3 Large traction pulley 659 1 Flange nuts 2 Speed selector plate 650 913 8 1 Roll pin 2 Drive assembly 724 1 Spark plug wire 110 0 30 0 76 mm 27 28 29 30 31 ...

Page 10: ...genuine Toro parts or other information you may require Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or the factory always know the model and serial numbers of your product These numbers will help the Service Dealer or Service Representative provide exact information about your specific product You will find the model and serial number decal located in a unique place on the product Fig 1 Fo...

Page 11: ...URY Before Operating 1 Read and understand the contents of this manual before operating the snowthrower Become familiar with all controls and know how to stop the engine quickly 2 Keep everyone especially children and pets away from snowthrower and area of operation Never allow children to operate the snowthrower Adults should operate the snowthrower only after reading this manual 3 Thoroughly ins...

Page 12: ...visibility or light Always maintain secure footing and balance and keep a firm grip on the handles especially when operating in reverse Walk never run 16 Be attentive when using the snowthrower and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards Be careful when clearing snow from a gravel drive because stones could be picked up and thrown if skids are not adjusted so auger housing cle...

Page 13: ...sparks hot water and space heaters and clothes dryers are present Allow engine to cool before storing in an enclosure such as a garage or storage shed NEVER STORE SNOWTHROWER IN HOUSE LIVING AREA OR BASEMENT BECAUSE GASOLINE AND FUMES ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE EXPLOSIVE AND DANGEROUS IF INHALED 29 When storing the snowthrower for an extended time off season storage or 30 days drain gasoline from fuel t...

Page 14: ...er Become familiar with all controls and know how to stop the engine quickly BEFORE OPERATING OPERATOR S POSITION CAUTION IMPROPER USE MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF FINGERS HANDS OR FEET HIGH SPEED IMPELLER WITHIN 2 INCHES OF LOW SPEED AUGER HAS MOVING PINCH POINT CLOSE TO OPENING OPENING ...

Page 15: ...danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost ON CONTROL PANEL Part No 66 6830 ALONGSIDE THROTTLE Part No 63 2450 ON AUGER HOUSING Part No 53 7670 ON CONTROL PANEL Part No 94 9876 NEXT TO PRIMER Part No 94 2572 ON ENGINE Part No 66 6840 ON CHUTE CONTROL BRACKET Part No 63 3510 ON DISCHARGE CHUTE Part No 94 8079 ABOVE CHOKE Part No 63 2430 ...

Page 16: ...1 Connect Wires Carriage Bolt Rubber Washer Friction Plate Large Flat Washer Curved Washer Locknut 1 1 1 1 1 1 Secure Chute Deflector Key 1 Use in Ignition Switch Registration Card 1 Used to Validate Product Warranty Accessories DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 110 Vac Electric Starter Kit 38037 Tire Chain Kit 56 2700 Drift Breaker Kit 37 7021 Assembly Note Determine left and right sides of snowthrower by ...

Page 17: ... on control panel to the R REVERSE position to ease assembly 2 Install speed selector rod into selector arm add one flat washer on the selector rod and secure with cotter pin Fig 5 Install Traction Rod 1 Thread a flange nut flange side down onto traction rod located on left handle Fig 6 2 Thread a flange nut flange side up onto bottom of traction control rod below loop in lower traction rod Fig 6 ...

Page 18: ...orm gear and bracket to mounting flange and secure with pyramidal washer and locknut Fig 12 3 Slide worm gear into teeth of chute retaining ring and tighten locknut Fig 12 4 Tighten the locknut securing chute control bracket against left handle Fig 11 5 Check operation of chute control rod Move worm gear slightly outward if binding is evident Secure Chute Deflector 1 Pivot deflector upward and bac...

Page 19: ...H CALIFORNIA AND U S EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES Are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline Include the following emission control system s EM TWC if so equipped Do not include any user adjustable features therefore no other adjustments are needed Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline Use clean fresh lead free gasoline including oxygenated or reformulated gasoline with an octane ra...

Page 20: ...primer to pump a small amount of gasoline into engine for improved cold weather starting Fuel Shut Off Valve Fig 15 Valve is located under fuel tank Close valve by rotating it to the right to stop fuel flow from fuel tank Open valve by rotating it to the left to allow fuel to flow to the carburetor Close valve when snowthrower is not in use Discharge Chute Control Fig 15 Rotate discharge chute con...

Page 21: ...s not harmful to the engine or the starter To Stop Engine 1 Release traction and auger drive controls Fig 15 2 Move throttle Fig 16 to slow and rotate ignition key Fig 15 to OFF 3 Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operator s position behind the handles Snowthrowing Tips 1 When snowthrower is not being used close fuel shut off valve by rotating valve to the right and remove key f...

Page 22: ...entally 2 Check the tire pressure in both tires Make sure that they are inflated equally between 7 and 15 psi 3 Move snowthrower to a level surface Next loosen 4 flange nuts securing both skids to the auger side plates Fig 18 until the skids can be slid up and down easily 4 Support the auger blades off the ground so that both the scraper and the auger blades Fig 19 clear the level surface by at le...

Page 23: ...e by rotating valve to the right This allows fuel to flow into drain pan 5 Reinstall fuel line and secure with hose clamp Lubricating Snowthrower Lubricate moving parts of the snowthrower after every 15 hours of operation 1 Pull wire off spark plug and make sure wire does not contact plug accidentally 2 Drain gasoline from fuel tank refer to Draining Gasoline page 14 3 Tip snowthrower forward onto...

Page 24: ...g in gear box Adjusting Auger Impeller Drive Belt If auger impeller belt slips resulting in decreased snowthrowing performance either an adjustment or a new belt is required 1 Pull wire off spark plug and make sure it does not contact the plug accidentally 2 Check adjustment per steps 4 6 of Install Auger Drive Control Linkage page 8 Make adjustments if required 3 Check tension of belt by operatin...

Page 25: ...pulley making sure that belt is on inside of idler pulley and belt guide Fig 26 Note If auger impeller drive belt is replaced with a new belt adjust auger drive linkage Refer to steps 4 6 of Install Auger Drive Control Linkage page 8 14 Reinstall belt cover with 2 screws Adjusting Traction Drive If speed selector shifts properly but snowthrower does not drive in reverse or forward speeds an adjust...

Page 26: ...EM PREPARATION Note A fuel stabilizer conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline Add Toro Stabilizer Conditioner to the fuel tank one ounce per gallon of fuel Run engine for ten minutes to distribute conditioned fuel through fuel system Stop engine allow it to cool and drain fuel tank or run engine until it stops Restart the engine again and run it until it stops Either choke or ...

Page 27: ...NE AND FUMES ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE EXPLOSIVE AND DANGEROUS IF INHALED Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure If you have a general understanding of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine yourself refer to the Warranty and Repair section in your engine owner s manual for information on how to obtain a MECHANICS HANDBOOK ...

Page 28: ...our State Law Relate To This Warranty There is no other express warranty except for special emis sion system coverage on some products and the TORO Starting Guarantee on GTS Engines This express warranty does not cover Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as fil ters fuel lubricants tune up parts blade sharpening brake and clutch adjustments Any product or part which has been altered ...

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