Toro 38540, Operator'S Manual

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Contents
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Introduction 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
While Operating 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintaining Snowthrower 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Decals and Instructions 6 . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount Auger Housing 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Shift Rod 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Discharge Chute 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Chute Control Gear 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Tire Pressure 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Skids 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Auger Gear Box Oil 9 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fill Crankcase With Oil 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline 10 . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting/Stopping Engine 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Shift Operation 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Free Wheeling Or Self–propelled Drive 13 . .
Snowthrowing Tips 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Scraper 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Skids 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining Gasoline 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating Snowthrower 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Crankcase Oil 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auger Gear Box Oil 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Auger/Impeller Drive Belt 16 . . . .
Adjusting Traction Drive Belt 17 . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Drive Belts 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Drive Chain 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Spark Plug 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied
with your new product, so feel free to contact your
local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service,
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).
For your convenience, write the product model and
serial numbers in the space below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product correctly. Reading this
manual will help you and others avoid personal injury
and damage to the product. Although Toro designs,
produces and markets safe, state-of-the-art products,
you are responsible for using the product properly
and safely. You are also responsible for training
persons who you allow to use the product about safe
operation.
The Toro warning system in this manual identifies
potential hazards and has special safety messages that
help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.