Toro 38642, Operator'S Manual, Page: 2 / 24

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3329-776 Rev A
Training
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Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop
the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
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Never allow children to operate the snowthrower.
Never allow adults to operate the snowthrower
without proper instruction.
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Keep the area of operation clear of all persons
(particularly small children) and pets.
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Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating the snowthrower in
reverse.
Preparation
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Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use
the snowthrower. Remove all doormats, sleds,
boards, wires, and other foreign objects.
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Before starting the engine, disengage all clutches.
Shift the snowthrower into neutral as well, if
applicable.
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Do not operate the snowthrower without wearing
adequate winter garments. Wear footwear that
will improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
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Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
– Use an approved fuel container.
– Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
– Replace the fuel tank cap securely and wipe up
any spilled fuel.
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Use only the power cord supplied with the
snowthrower and a receptacle appropriate for use
with the power cord for electric-start motors.
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Adjust the auger housing height to clear a gravel
or crushed-rock surface.
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Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine is running, except where specifically
recommended by Toro.
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Let the engine and the snowthrower adjust to the
outdoor temperature before starting to clear
snow.
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Operating any powered machine can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while
operating, adjusting, or repairing the
snowthrower.
Operation
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Do not put your hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
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Exercise extreme caution when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the snowthrower for any damage, and
repair the damage before operating the
snowthrower.
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If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
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Stop the engine whenever you leave the
operating position, before unclogging the
auger/impeller housing or discharge chute, and
when making any repairs, adjustments, or
inspections.
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When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain that the auger/impeller and all moving
parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug
to prevent someone from accidentally starting the
engine.
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Do not run the engine indoors, except when
starting it and for moving the snowthrower in or
out of the building. Open the outside doors;
exhaust fumes are dangerous.
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Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.
Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep
slopes.
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Never operate the snowthrower without proper
guards or other safety devices in place.
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Never operate the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles, window wells, and
drop-offs without properly adjusting the snow
discharge angle. Keep children and pets away.
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Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
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Look behind and use care when backing up with
the snowthrower.
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Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone in front of the unit.
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Disengage the power to the auger/impeller when
the snowthrower is being transported or when not
in use.
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Use only attachments and accessories approved
by Toro, such as wheel weights, counterweights,
and cabs. (Contact an Authorized Service Dealer
for accessories available for your snowthrower.)