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Important:

When you engage both the

auger/impeller lever and the traction lever, the
traction lever locks the auger/impeller lever down,
freeing your right hand. To release both levers,
simply release the left hand (traction) lever.

3. If the auger and impeller continue to rotate when you

release the auger/impeller lever, do not operate the
snowthrower. Check the auger/impeller cable (refer to
Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Cable) and
adjust it if necessary. Otherwise, take the snowthrower
to an Authorized Dealer for service.

If the auger and impeller continue to rotate when
you release the auger/impeller lever, you could
seriously injure yourself or others.

Do not operate the snowthrower. Take it to an
Authorized Service Dealer for service.

Operating the Quick Stick™

Hold the blue trigger cap down to use the Quick Stick to
move the discharge chute and the chute deflector. Release
the trigger cap to lock the discharge chute and chute
deflector into position (Figure 38).

Figure 38

Moving the Discharge Chute

Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick
to the left to move the discharge chute to the left; move
the Quick Stick to the right to move the discharge chute to
the right (Figure 39).

Figure 39

If the chute does not move, refer to Adjusting the
Discharge Chute Latch.

If the chute does not turn as far to the left as it does to
the right, ensure that the cable is routed to the inside of
the handles. Refer to Installing the Upper Handle.

If the chute does not lock into place when you release
the trigger cap, refer to Adjusting the Discharge Chute
Latch.

Moving the Chute Deector

Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick
forward to lower the chute deflector; move it rearward to
raise the chute deflector (Figure 40).

Figure 40

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Summary of Contents for 38650

Page 1: ...s and has safety messages identified 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 other words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention Wa...

Page 2: ...995 and the ISO 8437 1989 standard Training 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 Never allow children to operate the snowthrower Never allow adults to operate the snowthrower without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly...

Page 3: ...up with the snowthrower Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit Disengage the power to the auger impeller when the snowthrower is being transported or when not in use 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 Never opera...

Page 4: ...e than 30 days drain the fuel from the fuel tank to prevent a potential hazard Store fuel in an approved fuel container Remove the key from the ignition switch before storing the snowthrower Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories Safety and Instructional Decals Important Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger Replace damaged decals 53 7670 1 ...

Page 5: ...have been shipped Step Description Qty Use Handle bolts 4 Curved washers 4 1 Locknuts 4 Install the upper handle 2 No parts required Install the wheel clutch cable ends 3 No parts required Install the traction control linkage Carriage bolts 2 4 Locknuts 2 Install the chute control rod 5 Cable ties 2 Connect the wire to the headlight 6 No parts required Fill the engine with oil 7 No parts required ...

Page 6: ...gure 4 Figure 4 2 Installing the Wheel Clutch Cable Ends 1 Unwrap the cable ends from the lower handle Figure 5 Figure 5 2 Route either the left or right cable end over the lower handle and insert the cable end into the hole in the corresponding wheel clutch lever Figure 6 Figure 6 1 Wheel clutch lever 3 Remove the nut and washer from the handle attach the cable clamp on the cable to the handle an...

Page 7: ...ol rod faces rearward Figure 10 Figure 10 2 Secure the lower end of the speed control rod with the washer and hairpin cotter that you previously removed 3 Remove the hairpin cotter and the outer washer from the trunnion on the upper end of the speed control rod Figure 11 Figure 11 1 Speed selector lever 3 Trunnion 2 Wave washer 4 Flat washer Note To make installation easier leave the wave washer a...

Page 8: ...that extends from the control panel so that they nest together Figure 14 Figure 14 1 Short rod 2 Long chute control rod 4 Insert the front end of the rod into the opening in the back of the chute gear cover until it slides into the chute gear Figure 15 Figure 15 5 Align the holes in the nested ends of the rods and insert 2 carriage bolts in the loose parts bag through the short rod from the left s...

Page 9: ...l 26 oz 0 77 l type automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher For temperatures above 32 F 0 C use SAE 30W For temperatures between 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 Remove the dipstick and slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick Do not...

Page 10: ...or disengaged freewheeling To freewheel slide the wheels inward and insert the axle pins through the outer axle holes but not through the wheel hubs Figure 21 Figure 21 To self propel slide the wheels outward and insert the axle pins through the holes in the wheel hubs and the inner axle holes Figure 22 Figure 22 Filling the Fuel Tank Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive A fire or explosion...

Page 11: ... the throttle to the Fast position Figure 25 Figure 25 3 Rotate the fuel shutoff valve counterclockwise to open it Figure 26 Figure 26 4 Rotate the choke to the On position Figure 27 Figure 27 5 Insert the ignition key Figure 28 Figure 28 6 Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time Figure 29 Figure 29 Note Take your glove off...

Page 12: ...set the choke to the Off position If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a power outlet someone can inadvertently start the snowthrower and injure people or damage property Unplug the power cord whenever you are not starting the snowthrower Stopping the Engine 1 Move the throttle to the Stop position Figure 31 Figure 31 2 Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3...

Page 13: ...o the right lift up on the right wheel clutch lever and squeeze it toward the handle Figure 34 Figure 34 Note This disengages the drive to the right wheel while the left wheel continues driving and the snowthrower turns to the right Note Similarly squeezing the left wheel clutch lever turns the snowthrower to the left When you complete the turn release the wheel clutch lever and the drive re engag...

Page 14: ...the blue trigger cap down to use the Quick Stick to move the discharge chute and the chute deflector Release the trigger cap to lock the discharge chute and chute deflector into position Figure 38 Figure 38 Moving the Discharge Chute Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick to the left to move the discharge chute to the left move the Quick Stick to the right to move the discharge chut...

Page 15: ...ith the engine off pull the recoil starter handle several times to prevent the recoil starter from freezing up Operating Tips When the snowthrower is in operation the impeller and auger can rotate and cut off or injure hands and feet Before adjusting cleaning inspecting troubleshooting or repairing the snowthrower stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Disconnect the wire from the s...

Page 16: ... the hex shaft Inspect the spark plug Replace and or gap it if necessary Yearly or before storage Check the air pressure in the tires and in ate them to 17 20 psi 116 137 kPa Drain the gasoline and run the engine to dry out the fuel tank and the carburetor at the end of the season Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect and replace the traction drive belt and or the auger impeller drive belt if ...

Page 17: ...er 5 Move the skids down until they are even with the ground Note For a smooth surface you can set the skids slightly higher to increase the scraping action but set the skids far enough down to prevent the auger blades from contacting the ground Note The pivoting scraper on the snowthrower is not recommended for use on gravel surfaces But if you must use the snowthrower on a gravel surface adjust ...

Page 18: ...rating hours then yearly 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 Figure 47 Figure 47 3 With the auger impeller lever disengaged ensure that the gap between the auger clutch assembly and the tab is 1 16 inch 1 5 mm Figure 48 Figure 48 1 Tab 4 If the auger impeller cable is not properly adjusted do the following steps...

Page 19: ...re contaminants Max fill 26 oz 0 77 l type automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher For temperatures above 32 F 0 C use SAE 30W For temperatures between 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 Figure 51 Figure 51 1 Oil drain cap 2 Slide an oil drain pan u...

Page 20: ...rk plug by hand and then torque it to 15 ft lb 20 4 N m Note If you do not have a torque wrench tighten the plug firmly Adjusting the Discharge Chute Latch If the discharge chute does not lock into the desired position or does not unlock so that you can move it to another position adjust the discharge chute latch 1 Remove the fastener on the gear cover Figure 55 lift the front of the cover up and s...

Page 21: ...ckwise until it is snug Figure 62 Figure 62 6 Insert the wire connector straight into the back of the headlight until it is securely in place Figure 63 Figure 63 Storage Gasoline vapors can explode Do not store gasoline more than 30 days Do not store the snowthrower in an enclosure near an open flame Allow the engine to cool before storing it Preparing the Snowthrower for Storage 1 On the last refu...

Page 22: ...throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off season 13 Loosely install the spark plug 14 Dispose of any unused fuel properly Recycle it according to local codes or use it in your automobile Note Do not store stabilized fuel for more than 90 days 15 Clean the snowthrower thoroughly 16 Tighten all loose screws bolts and locknuts Repair or replace any damaged parts Removing th...

Page 23: ...lve 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 ll the fuel tank with fresh gasoline not more than 30 days old If the problem persists contact an Authorized Service Dealer 6 The spark plug wire is loose or disconnected 6 Connect the wire t...

Page 24: ...wer into a lower gear 3 You are trying to remove too much snow per swath 3 Reduce the amount of snow removed 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 Unclog the discharge chute 6 The auger impeller drive belt is loose or is off the pulley 6 Install and or adjust the auger im...

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Page 28: ... 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 c...

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