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Figure 28

1.

Brake spring (install on
idler arm here)

3.

Engine pulley

2.

Idler pulley

4.

Rotor pulley

Note:

Route the new drive belt first around the

engine pulley, then the idler pulley, and finally around
the loose rotor pulley positioned just above the rotor
shaft (Figure 27).

6. Install the rotor pulley onto the rotor shaft

(Figure 27).

7. Install the curved washer and the rotor pulley bolt

and tighten them securely (Figure 27).

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 28).

9. Install the drive belt cover with the bolts you

removed in step 1.

Note:

Ensure that the drive belt is properly adjusted

and operating; refer to Checking the Control Cable
and Adjusting the Control Cable.

Adjusting the Quick Shoot™
Control

If there is more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) of slack in the
Quick Shoot cable when you pull on the lower cable
casing (Figure 29) or the discharge chute does not rotate
left and right in equal angles, adjust the Quick Shoot
control cables.

Figure 29

1.

1/2 inch (13 mm) maximum

1. Loosen the two Quick Shoot control cable clamps

(Figure 30).

Figure 30

1.

Cable clamps

2. Position the Quick Shoot control between the two

arrows located on the right hand side of the upper
handle (Figure 31).

Figure 31

1.

Arrows

3. Rotate the discharge chute so that it faces straight

ahead and the arrow on the back of the discharge
chute aligns with the arrow on the shroud (Figure 32).

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Summary of Contents for 38584

Page 1: ... uses 2 words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm This spark ignition system complies with Cana...

Page 2: ...wipe up spilled fuel If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric starting motors Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed rock surface This product is intended for use only on paved surfaces Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running except when specif...

Page 3: ...owing 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 Keep your face hands feet and any other part of your body or clothing away from moving or rotating parts Before adjusting cleaning repairing and i...

Page 4: ...he Operator s Manual 5 Engine switch Off 2 Cutting dismemberment hazard rotor blades stop the engine before leaving the machine 6 Primer 3 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 7 Push the primer twice to prime the engine 4 Engine switch On 8 Plug the machine in to power the electric starter 114 3752 Model 38583 only 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual 5 Engine swit...

Page 5: ...nobs pull out the handle bolts until you can move the handle freely and rotate the handle to the operating position Figure 3 Figure 3 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 4 Figure 4 Important Ensure that you do not pinch or kink the control cable or the Quick Sho...

Page 6: ...r 7 Ignition key 3 Fuel tank cap 8 Electric start button model 38584 only 4 Quick Shoot control 9 Choke lever 5 Recoil start handle 10 Chute deflector Operation Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others To prevent a static charge from igniting the ...

Page 7: ... liters 5 2 ounces 160 ml 3 US gallons 11 4 liters 8 0 ounces 240 ml 3 Install the cap on the fuel container 4 Shake the container to mix the gasoline and oil thoroughly 5 Slowly remove the cap and add the remaining amount of gasoline Note Do not mix gasoline and oil in the fuel tank Oil at room temperature mixes easier and more thoroughly than cold oil Oil below 32 F 0 C requires additional mixin...

Page 8: ...on model 38584 only Figure 13 or pull the recoil starter Figure 14 Figure 13 Figure 14 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 ...

Page 9: ...er you are not starting the snowthrower Engaging the Rotor Blades To engage the rotor blades hold the control bar against the handle Figure 15 Figure 15 1 Control bar Disengaging the Rotor Blades To disengage the rotor blades release the control bar Figure 16 Figure 16 Stopping the Engine To stop the engine turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the Off position Figure 17 Figure 17 9 ...

Page 10: ...venting 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 snowthrower 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 pull the recoil starter handle s...

Page 11: ...ng the Control Cable 2 Inspect the rotor blades for excessive wear refer to Checking the Rotor Blades and have an Authorized Dealer replace them if necessary 3 Replace the drive belt refer to Replacing the Drive Belt 4 If none of the procedures listed above solves the problem contact an Authorized Service Dealer Maintenance Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal ope...

Page 12: ...2 Z fitting 4 Unhook the spring here Note You can pull up the adjuster link and cable to make unhooking the spring easier 2 Move the Z fitting to a higher or lower hole on the adjuster link as needed to obtain the 1 16 inch to 1 8 inch 2 mm to 3 mm gap between the control bar and the handle Figure 20 Note Moving the Z fitting higher decreases the gap between the control bar and the handle moving i...

Page 13: ...to the wear indicator hole have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor blades and the scraper Figure 23 Figure 23 1 Wear indicator hole Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval Yearly Service the spark plug and replace it if necessary Use a NGK BPMR4A 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 Re...

Page 14: ... fuel tank cap 17 Install the chute seal the discharge chute and the discharge chute handle onto the snowthrower using the hardware you removed in step 3 Note The small screw goes through the small hole in the chute seal at the front of the discharge chute opening Replacing the Drive Belt If drive belt becomes worn oil soaked excessively cracked frayed or otherwise damaged replace the belt 1 Remov...

Page 15: ...tep 1 Note Ensure that the drive belt is properly adjusted and operating refer to Checking the Control Cable and Adjusting the Control Cable Adjusting the Quick Shoot Control If there is more than 1 2 inch 13 mm of slack in the Quick Shoot cable when you pull on the lower cable casing Figure 29 or the discharge chute does not rotate left and right in equal angles adjust the Quick Shoot control cab...

Page 16: ...rew on the lower cable clamp securely Figure 33 Figure 33 1 Lower cable casing 5 Pull the upper cable casing forward until you remove all the slack from the cable and tighten the screw on the upper cable clamp securely Figure 34 Figure 34 1 Upper cable casing Note Do not over tension the cables If the cables are over tensioned the Quick Shoot will be hard to operate 16 ...

Page 17: ...and allow it to cool 4 Use a hand pump to pump the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved fuel container or run the engine until it stops 5 Start the engine and run it until it stops 6 Choke or prime the engine start it a third time and run the engine until it will not start 7 Slowly pull the recoil starter until you feel resistance due to compression pressure then stop 8 Release the starter ten...

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Page 20: ...s such as filters fuel lubri cants oil changes spark plugs cable linkage adjustments or brake and clutch adjustments Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance Repairs necessary due to electrical supply irregularities Pickup and delivery charges Operational misuse neglect or accidents Repairs or attempted r...

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