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Figure 31

1.

Oil fill cap

7.

Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove it (Figure 31).

8.

With the machine in the operating position,

carefully

pour oil into the oil fill hole. Wait 3 minutes for the
oil to settle and add enough to bring it to the point of
overflow. There should be very little, if any, oil left in
the bottle (Figure 33).

Note:

You may tip the machine forward (handle up)

to make adding oil easier. Remember to return the
machine to the operating position before checking the
oil level.

Important:

Do not tip the machine all the way

forward onto its nose, or fuel may leak out of the
machine.

Max fill: 20 oz. (0.6 l), type: automotive detergent oil
with an API service classification of SJ, SL, or higher.

Use Figure 32 below to select the best oil viscosity for
the outdoor temperature range expected:

Figure 32

Figure 33

9.

Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole, and hand
tighten it securely.

10.

Wipe up any spilled oil.

11.

Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling
center.

Servicing the Spark Plug

Service Interval:

Yearly—Check the spark plug and replace

it if necessary.

Use a

NGK BPR6ES or Champion RN9YC

spark plug

or equivalent.

1.

Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.

Rotate the discharge chute so that it faces forward.

3.

Remove the discharge chute, the discharge chute
handle, and the chute seal by removing the 3 large
screws and one small screw (Figure 34).

Figure 34

1.

Fuel tank cap

4.

Small screw

2.

Large screws (3)

5.

Chute seal

3.

Discharge chute

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Summary of Contents for 38458

Page 1: ...n 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 Figure 2 1 Safety alert symbol This manual uses 2 words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphas...

Page 2: ...ble then refuel such machinery on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until refueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Use extension c...

Page 3: ...ing snow to prevent freeze up of the rotor blades 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 machine Keep your face hands feet and any other part of your body or clothin...

Page 4: ...rd impeller stop the engine before leaving the machine 7 Primer 3 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 8 Push the primer three times to prime the engine 4 Fuel spill hazard do not tip machine backward 9 Read the Operator s Manual before checking engine oil level 5 Engine switch On 117 9103 Model 38459 only Order part no 117 6046 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual...

Page 5: ... knobs pull out the U shaped handle locks until you can move the handle freely and rotate the handle to the operating position Figure 4 Figure 4 1 U shaped handle lock 2 2 Handle knobs 2 Insert the end of the U shaped handle lock into the open hole in the handle and tighten the handle knobs until they are snug Figure 5 Figure 5 Important Ensure that you do not pinch or kink the control cable or th...

Page 6: ... fill 20 oz 0 6 l type automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SJ SL or higher Use Figure 8 below to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected Figure 8 1 Move the machine to a level surface 2 Clean around the oil fill cap Figure 9 Figure 9 1 Oil fill cap 3 Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove it 4 With the machine in the operating position caref...

Page 7: ... in Maintenance Product Overview Figure 10 1 Chute deflector trigger 8 Electric start button model 38459 only 2 Discharge chute 9 Ignition key 3 Fuel tank cap 10 Choke lever 4 Control bar 11 Oil drain plug 5 Quick Shoot control 12 Oil fill cap 6 Recoil start handle 13 Chute deflector 7 Primer 7 ...

Page 8: ...ith more than 10 ethanol by volume Performance problems and or engine damage may result which may not be covered under warranty Do Not use gasoline containing methanol Do Not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel containers over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer is used Do Not add oil to gasoline Figure 11 1 1 4 inch 6 mm Note For best results purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you...

Page 9: ...e oil fill cap into the oil fill hole and hand tighten it securely Starting the Engine 1 Turn the ignition key clockwise to the On position Figure 13 Figure 13 2 Pull out the choke lever Figure 14 and Figure 15 Figure 14 1 Choke lever Figure 15 1 Symbols on the choke lever indicating to move the choke lever to the right to activate the choke 3 Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb hold...

Page 10: ...orized Service Dealer for assistance Figure 18 Important Run the electric starter no more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on then 5 seconds off Running the electric starter extensively can overheat and damage it If the engine does not start after this series of attempts wait at least 40 minutes to allow the starter to cool before attempting to start it again If the engine does not start af...

Page 11: ...ure 20 Figure 20 Stopping the Engine To stop the engine turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the Off position Figure 21 Figure 21 Adjusting the Discharge Chute and Chute Deflector To adjust the discharge chute press the trigger of the Quick Shoot control on the right hand side of the handle and move it up or down along the handle Moving the control down the handle rotates the discharge chute ...

Page 12: ...ds Figure 24 g019070 Figure 24 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 Rotate the discharge chute left and right to free it from any ice buildup With the ignition key in the Off position pu...

Page 13: ... objects that the rotor blades could pick up and throw Keep all children and pets away from the area of operation Remove the snow as soon as possible after it falls If the machine does not propel itself forward on slippery surfaces or in heavy snow push forward on the handle but allow the machine to work at its own pace Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow removal Discharge the snow downwind...

Page 14: ...for storage 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 26 Figure 26 1 Control bar 2 1 16 inch to 1 8 inch 2 mm to 3 mm gap Note Ensure that a 1 16 in...

Page 15: ...vice Interval Yearly Inspect the rotor blades and have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor blades and scraper if necessary Before each session inspect the rotor blades for wear When a rotor blade edge has worn down to the wear indicator hole have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor blades and the scraper Figure 29 Figure 29 1 The wear indicator hole is intact you do not need ...

Page 16: ...l with an API service classification of SJ SL or higher Use Figure 32 below to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected Figure 32 Figure 33 9 Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole and hand tighten it securely 10 Wipe up any spilled oil 11 Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval Yearly Check the s...

Page 17: ...2 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 37 Figure 37 1 Breather tube 2 Carburetor drain bolt 14 Remove the fuel tank cap 15 Install the shroud with the screws you removed in step 4 Note Ensure that the upper and lower shrouds fit together in the side grooves 16 Install the fuel tank cap 17 Ins...

Page 18: ...he rotor pulley onto the rotor shaft Figure 38 7 Install the curved washer and the rotor pulley bolt and tighten them securely Figure 38 Note The concave side of the curved washer goes against the outside of the pulley 8 Install the brake spring onto the idler arm Figure 39 9 Install the drive belt cover with the bolts you removed in step 1 Note Ensure that the drive belt is properly adjusted and ...

Page 19: ... lower cable casing downward until you remove the slack in the cable and tighten the screw on the lower cable clamp securely Figure 44 Figure 44 1 Lower cable casing 5 Pull the upper cable casing forward until you remove the slack in the cable and tighten the screw on the upper cable clamp securely Figure 45 Figure 45 1 Upper cable casing Note Do not over tension the cables If the cables are over ...

Page 20: ... engine start it a third time and run the engine until it will not start 6 Drain the fuel in the carburetor through the carburetor drain bolt Figure 37 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 9 Remove the spark plug 1...

Page 21: ...Notes 21 ...

Page 22: ...rt and Identical in all material respects to the parts as described in the application for certification The warranty period begins on the date the small off road engine equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser The warranted period is two years Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below the warranty on evaporative emissions related parts is as follows 1 Any warranted part ...

Page 23: ...ction System Air cleaner Intake manifold Crankcase vent and line s Purge line and fittings 3 Ignition System Spark plug s and wire s Magneto ignition system 4 Catalytic Exhaust System Catalytic converter Exhaust manifold Air injector system and valve s 5 Miscellaneous Items Used in Emission Control System Valves switches and linkages Connectors fittings and brackets 374 0287 Rev A ...

Page 24: ... regular maintenance or replacement of wear parts such as rotor blades paddles scraper blades belts fuel lubricants oil changes spark plugs cable linkage or brake adjustments Any product or part which has been altered or misused and requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance Repairs necessary due to failure to use fresh fuel less than one month old or failure to ...

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