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Gas Powered
Snow Products

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

A Two-Year Full Warranty

(Limited Warranty for Commercial Use)

Conditions and Products Covered

The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company,
pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair
any Toro Product used for normal residential purposes* if defective
in materials or workmanship.

The following time periods apply from the date of purchase:

Snow Products

Warranty Period

All Products and Attachments

2 year full warranty

Power Max

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 Snow Products:

Chute

5 year full warranty

Chute Deflector

5 year full warranty

Impeller Housing Cover

5 year full warranty

This warranty includes the cost of parts and labor, but you must
pay transportation costs. Transportation within a fifteen mile radius
of the servicing dealer is covered under this warranty for two-stage
snowthrowers only.

This warranty applies to all gasoline powered snow products.

* Normal residential purposes means use of the product on the

same lot as your home. Use at more than one location is
considered commercial use, and the commercial use warranty
would apply.

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use

Toro Consumer Products used for commercial, institutional, or
rental use are warranted against defects in materials or workman-
ship for 45 days from the date of purchase.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or
workmanship, follow this procedure:

1Contact any Toro Authorized or Master Service Dealer to

arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer
convenient to you, refer to the Yellow Pages of your telephone
directory (look under “Lawn Mowers”) or access our website at
www.Toro.com. U.S. Customers may also call 800-248-8676
to use our 24-hour Toro dealer locator system.

2Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to

the Service Dealer.

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s
analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at:

Customer Care Department, Consumer Division
Toro Warranty Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN  55420-1196
866-336-5205 Toll free (U.S. customers)
866-854-9033 Toll free (Canada customers)

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance
procedures described in the operator’s manual. Such routine
maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your
expense.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

There is no other express warranty except for special emission
system coverage on some products and the Toro Starting
Guarantee on GTS engines. This express warranty does not
cover:

Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters,
fuel, lubricants, tune-up parts, brake and clutch adjustments

Any product or part which has been altered, misused, or
required replacement or repair due to normal wear, accidents,
or lack of proper maintenance

Repairs necessary due to improper fuel, contaminants in the
fuel system, or failure to properly prepare the fuel system prior
to any period of non-use over three months

All repairs covered by this warranty must be performed by an
Authorized Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement
parts.

General Conditions

Repair by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer is your sole remedy
under this warranty.

Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable
for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection
with the use of the Toro Products covered by this warranty,
including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or
service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use
pending completion of repairs under this warranty.

Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

Countries Other than the United States or Canada

Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer)
to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or
have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty
Company.

Part No. 374-0011 Rev. B

Summary of Contents for 38642

Page 1: ...injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions This manual uses 2 other 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...

Page 2: ...ar or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Exercise extreme caution when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic 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 If the unit should start t...

Page 3: ...stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine To unclog the discharge chute stay in the operating position and release the left hand traction lever While running the auger impeller push down on the handles to raise the front of the snowthrower...

Page 4: ...rator s Position 472 Caution Improper use may result in loss of fingers hands or feet impeller close to the of the opening The low speed auger has a moving pinch point close to the opening There is a high speed m 6936 Safety Instruction Decals Important Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger Replace damaged decals 53 7670 1 Cutting dismembermentof foot auger ...

Page 5: ...ast 2 Forward speeds 3 Slow 4 Reverse speeds Tecumseh Part No 36501 1 Primer Tecumseh Part No 35077 1 Key ignition 2 Engage to start the engine 3 Disengage to stop the engine 4 Fast 5 Increasing scale 6 Slow 7 Stop the engine Tecumseh Part No 37119 ...

Page 6: ...2 1 Ignition switch 2 Choke 3 Throttle 4 Primer 5 Electric starter 6 Recoil starter Setup Installing the Upper Handle Assembly 1 Lift and rotate the upper handle assembly and position it over the lower handle Note Ensure that the 2 cables attached to the Quick Stick are routed inside the upper handle legs and that the 2 lever cables and the wire for the headlight are not pinched between the handle...

Page 7: ...on easier leave the wave washer B and the flat washer C on the trunnion 4 Shift the speed selector lever into Position R2 5 Rotate the lower link arm fully upward counterclockwise m 6971 6 Lift up on the speed control rod and insert the trunnion into the hole in the underside of the speed selector lever D located under the control panel Note If the trunnion does not fit into the hole when you lift...

Page 8: ...ack of the chute gear cover until it slides into the chute gear 6 Align the holes in the nested ends of the rods and insert 2 carriage bolts through the short rod from the left side of the snowthrower as viewed from the operating position 7 The 2 carriage bolts in the loose parts bag will go through the holes in the short rod and then through the holes in the long chute control rod 8 Insert the ca...

Page 9: ...l 3 Install the dipstick securely Note Do not spill oil around the oil fill tube oil could leak onto traction parts and cause the traction to slip m 6900 Checking the Tire Pressure The tires are overinflated at the factory for shipping Reduce the pressure equally in both tires to between 17 and 20 psi 116 and 137 kPa Checking the Scraper and Skids Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Scraper and Sk...

Page 10: ... gasoline in an approved fuel container out of the reach of children Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name brand service station Important To reduce starting problems add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season mixing it with gasoline less than 30 days old Do not add oil to the gasoline m 6106 Operation Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from ...

Page 11: ...n If the engine still does not start take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer for service 8 Disconnect the cord from the electric starter and the outlet electric start only 9 When the engine starts set the choke to the 3 4 position As the engine warms up set the choke to the 1 2 position When the engine is warm set the choke to the Off position Caution If you leave the snowthrower plug...

Page 12: ...tor The speed selector has 6 forward and 2 reverse gears To change speeds release the traction lever and shift the speed selector lever to the desired position The lever locks in a notch at each speed selection m 6905 Operating the Auger Impeller Drive 1 To engage the auger impeller drive squeeze the right hand auger impeller lever to the handgrip 2 To stop the auger and impeller release the right...

Page 13: ... the engine Remove an obstruction from the discharge chute refer to Unclogging the Discharge Chute on page 14 If necessary use a stick not your hands to remove an obstruction from the discharge chute Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge opening while operating the snowthrower Keep face hands feet and any other part of your body or clothing away from concealed moving or rotating part...

Page 14: ...a stick never use your hand Important Unclogging the discharge chute by bumping the front of the snowthrower on the pavement may cause the skids to move Adjust the skids and tighten the skid bolts securely Preventing Freeze up In snowy and cold conditions some controls and moving parts may freeze Do not use excessive force when trying to operate frozen controls If you have difficulty operating any...

Page 15: ...y Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Auger Impeller Cable on page 17 Inspect the spark plug Replace and or gap it if necessary Refer to Inspecting and Replacing the Spark Plug on page 19 Check the auger gearbox oil and add oil if necessary Refer to Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level on page 18 Check the tire pressure and inflate them to the proper pressure Refer to Checking the Tire Pressure on...

Page 16: ...ger side plates until the skids slide up and down easily m 6938 1 2 inch 13mm minimum 3 Support the side plates so that they are at least 1 2 inch 13 mm above a level surface Important The auger blades must be supported above the ground by the skids 4 Ensure that the scraper is 1 8 inch 3 mm above and parallel to a level surface Note If the pavement is cracked rough or uneven adjust the skids to r...

Page 17: ... is the proper gap from the front edge of the slot 3 Tighten the jam nut m 6966 A B Checking and Adjusting the Auger Impeller Cable Check and adjust the auger impeller cable after the first 2 operating hours then annually thereafter 1 Remove the 2 screws from the right side of the belt cover as shown 2 Lift up the right side of the belt cover m 6922 3 With the auger impeller lever disengaged ensur...

Page 18: ...ween 0 F and 32 F 18 C to 0 C use SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W For air temperatures below 0 F 18 C use SAE 0W30 1 Clean the area around the oil drain cap A m 4036 A 2 Slide an oil drain pan under the drain extension and remove the oil drain cap 3 Drain the oil Note Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center 4 Install the oil drain cap 5 Fill the crankcase with oil Refer to Filling the Eng...

Page 19: ...e plug firmly Replacing the Drive Belts If the auger impeller drive belt or the traction drive belt becomes worn oil soaked or otherwise damaged go to www Toro com for additional service information or have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the belt Replacing the Headlight Bulb Use a GE 892 16W halogen light bulb Do not touch the bulb with your hands or allow dirt or moisture to come into conta...

Page 20: ... engine to run until it stops When you can no longer start the engine it is sufficiently dry 9 Stop the engine and allow it to cool 10 Remove the ignition key 11 Disconnect the spark plug wire 12 Remove the spark plug add 1 oz 30 ml of oil through the spark plug hole and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the of...

Page 21: ...e to the On position and press the primer 3 times 3 The fuel shutoff valve is not open 3 Open the fuel shutoff valve 4 The throttle is not in the Fast position 4 Move the throttle to the Fast position 5 The fuel tank is empty or the fuel system contains stale fuel 5 Drain and or fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline not more than 30 days old If the problem persists contact your Authorized Service...

Page 22: ...ove the throttle to the Fast position 2 The snowthrower is moving too fast to clear the snow 2 Shift the snowthrower into a lower gear 3 You are trying to remove too much snow per swath 3 Reduce the amount of snow removed for per swath 4 You are trying to remove extremely heavy or wet snow 4 Don t overload the snowthrower with extremely heavy or wet snow 5 The discharge chute is plugged 5 Refer to...

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Page 24: ...6 336 5205 Toll free U S customers 866 854 9033 Toll free Canada customers Owner Responsibilities You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system cove...

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