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Installing the Discharge Chute

Parts needed for this procedure:

Discharge chute

Chute handle

Phillips head screws

Washers

Locknuts

Procedure

Install the discharge chute as shown (Figure 7).

Figure 7

Adjusting the Control Cable

No Parts Required

Procedure

Refer to Adjusting the Control Cable in Maintenance.

Product Overview

Figure 8

Rotor blades

Control bar

Chute Deflector

Recoil start handle

Discharge chute handle

Handle

Ignition key

Fuel tank cap

Handle knobs

Summary of Contents for 38587

Page 1: ...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 emphasizes general information worthy of special attention WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Th...

Page 2: ... and 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 machines with electric starting motors Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed rock surface This machine is intended for use only on paved surfaces Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running except whe...

Page 3: ... parts 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 clothing away from moving or rotating parts Before...

Page 4: ... 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 1707 Order part no 114 3752 1 Warning read the 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 dist...

Page 5: ...e No Parts Required 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 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...

Page 6: ...edure Install the discharge chute as shown Figure 7 Figure 7 3 Adjusting the Control Cable No Parts Required Procedure Refer to Adjusting the Control Cable in Maintenance Product Overview Figure 8 1 Rotor blades 6 Control bar 2 Chute Deflector 7 Recoil start handle 3 Discharge chute handle 8 Handle 4 Ignition key 9 Fuel tank cap 5 Handle knobs 6 ...

Page 7: ...ohol content can cause hard starting poor engine performance and may cause internal engine damage Important To prevent engine damage do not use automotive oil such as SAE 30 or 10W30 or fuel mixed at the wrong gasoline to oil ratio 1 Pour a half US gallon 1 9 liters of fresh unleaded gasoline into an approved fuel container 2 Add 2 cycle oil to the gasoline Figure 9 according to the following char...

Page 8: ...time Figure 14 Figure 14 Note Remove your glove when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole Important Do not use the primer or the choke if the engine has been running as is hot Excessive priming may flood the engine and prevent it from starting 4 Connect a grounded extension cord to a power source and the machine and push the electric start button model 38593 only F...

Page 9: ...mpting to start it again If the engine does not start after the second series of attempts take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer for service model 38593 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 machine 5 While the engine is running move the choke lever to the left slowly 6 Unplug the exten...

Page 10: ...rts may freeze Do not use excessive force when trying to operate frozen controls If you have difficulty operating any control or part start the engine and let it run for a few minutes Operating Tips WARNING The rotor blades can throw stones toys and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to the operator or to bystanders Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects that the roto...

Page 11: ...epare the machine 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 21 Figure 21 1 Control bar 2 1 16 inch to 1 8 inch 2 mm to 3 mm gap Note Ens...

Page 12: ... Pivot point 2 Insert the upper end of spring into this hole 4 Remove the upper end of spring from this hole Note The belt may slip squeal in wet conditions to dry out the drive system start the rotor and run it without a load for 30 seconds Inspecting the Rotor Blades Service Interval Yearly Inspect the rotor blades and have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor blades and scraper if nec...

Page 13: ...e Ensure that the upper and lower shrouds fit together in the side grooves 16 Install the fuel tank cap 17 Install the chute seal the discharge chute and the discharge chute handle onto the machine 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 wor...

Page 14: ...y other area where ignition sources may be present such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers furnaces and other like appliances Important Do not use the chute handle to lift the machine This can damage the chute handle 1 Add a fuel stabilizer conditioner to the fuel in the fuel tank as directed by the engine manufacturer 2 Run the engine for 5 minutes to distribute the conditioned fuel th...

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Page 16: ... on some products This express warranty does not cover the following Cost of regular maintenance or 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 fai...

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