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9. Checking the Traction Drive
Operation

Procedure

If the traction drive is not properly adjusted,
the snowthrower may move in the direction
opposite of what you intended, causing injury
and/or property damage.

Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it
properly, if necessary.

1. Start the engine; refer to Starting the Engine.

2. Move the speed selector to Position R1; refer to

Operating the Speed Selector.

3. Squeeze the left hand (traction) lever to the hand-grip

Figure 19

The snowthrower should move rearward. If the
snowthrower does not move or moves forward,
complete the following:

A. Release the traction lever and stop the engine.

B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector

lever (Figure 11).

C. Turn the trunnion downward (clockwise) on the

speed control rod (Figure 11).

D. Connect the trunnion to the speed selector lever

4. Release the traction lever.

5. Move the speed selector to the Position 1; refer to

Operating the Speed Selector.

6. Squeeze the left hand (traction) lever to the hand-grip

The snowthrower should move forward. If the
snowthrower does not move or moves rearward,
complete the following:

A. Release the traction lever and stop the engine.

B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector

lever (Figure 11).

C. Turn the trunnion upward (counterclockwise) on

the speed control rod (Figure 11).

D. Connect the trunnion to the speed selector lever

7. If you made any adjustments, repeat this procedure

until no adjustments are required.

Important:

If the snowthrower moves when the

traction lever is in the released position, check the
traction cable (refer to Checking and Adjusting
the Traction Cable) or take the snowthrower to an
Authorized Service Dealer for service.

Product Overview

Figure 20

1.

Hand-grip (2)

9.

Discharge chute

2.

Auger/impeller lever

10.

Scraper

3.

Speed selector lever

11.

Auger

4.

Quick Stick™ discharge
chute control

12.

Skid (2)

5.

Traction lever

13.

Electric starter button

6.

Fuel tank cap

14.

Snow cleanout tool

7.

Engine oil fill tube/dipstick 15.

Headlight

8.

Chute deflector

16.

Wheel clutch lever (2)

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Summary of Contents for 38657C

Page 1: ...azards 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 words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention Wa...

Page 2: ...ontrols quickly Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in reverse Preparation Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats s...

Page 3: ...ect discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit Disengage power to the collector impeller when snow thrower is transported or not in use Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of snow thrower such as wheel weights counterweights cabs etc Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on...

Page 4: ...in 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 Sound Pressure This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator s ear of 90 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per EN 11201 Sound Power This ...

Page 5: ...Auger impeller drive squeeze the lever to engage release the lever to disengage 2 Traction drive squeeze the lever to engage release the lever to disengage 4 Cutting dismemberment hazard impeller do not place your hand in the chute stop the engine before leaving the operator s position use the tool to clear the chute 6 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the snowthrower 8 Rig...

Page 6: ...below to verify that all parts have been shipped Procedure 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 tie 1 Connect the wire to the headlight 6 No parts required Fill the e...

Page 7: ...e sections Figure 3 1 Cables 2 Secure the upper handle with 4 handle bolts 4 curved washers and 4 locknuts from the loose parts bag Figure 4 Figure 4 2 Installing the Wheel Clutch Cable Ends Procedure 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 clut...

Page 8: ...htly tighten the cable clamp nut and check the gap again 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 for the other cable 3 Installing the Traction Control Linkage Procedure 1 Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the lower end of the speed control rod and insert the lower end of the rod into the lower link arm so that the bent end of the speed control rod faces rearward Figure 10 Figure 10 2 Secure the lower e...

Page 9: ...er fully rearward Note The discharge chute and deflector should face forward If they do not hold the blue trigger cap down but do not move the Quick Stick and rotate the discharge chute until they do 3 Align the flattened back end of the long chute control rod with the flattened front end of the short rod that extends from the control panel so that they nest together Figure 14 Figure 14 1 Short ro...

Page 10: ... of oil in the engine crankcase Note Before starting the engine check the oil level and add oil if necessary Max fill 28 oz 0 83 l type automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher Use SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W30 oil Refer to your engine owner s manual 1 Remove the dipstick and slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark on th...

Page 11: ...o Operating the Speed Selector 6 Squeeze the left hand traction lever to the hand grip Figure 19 The snowthrower should move forward If the snowthrower does not move or moves rearward complete the following A Release the traction lever and stop the engine B Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector lever Figure 11 C Turn the trunnion upward counterclockwise on the speed control rod Figure 11...

Page 12: ...an object Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold Wipe up spills Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks Store 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 Figure 23 Important To reduce starting problems add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all seas...

Page 13: ...ure 27 Figure 27 6 Move the throttle to the Fast position Figure 28 Figure 28 7 Start the snowthrower pulling the recoil starter or pressing the electric starter button Figure 29 Figure 29 1 Electric starter button 3 Recoil starter 2 Electric starter plug Note To use the electric starter connect a power cord to the electric starter plug first and then to a power outlet Important To prevent damagin...

Page 14: ... to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Remove the ignition key 4 Close the fuel shutoff valve by rotating it clockwise Figure 31 Figure 31 5 Pull the recoil starter 3 or 4 times This helps prevent the recoil starter from freezing up Operating the Traction Drive If the traction drive is not properly adjusted the snowthrower may move in the direction opposite of what you intended causing i...

Page 15: ... drive to both wheels This enables you to manually move the snowthrower backward without stopping to shift it into a reverse gear It also allows you to maneuver and transport the snowthrower more easily when the engine is not running Operating the Speed Selector The speed selector has 6 forward and 2 reverse gears To change speeds release the traction lever and shift the speed selector lever to th...

Page 16: ... when you release the trigger cap refer to Adjusting the Discharge Chute Latch Moving the Chute Deflector 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 39 Figure 39 Unclogging the Discharge Chute If the auger impeller is running but there is no snow coming out of the discharge chute the discharge ch...

Page 17: ...it away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine Remove an obstruction from the discharge chute refer to Unclogging the Discharge Chute 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...

Page 18: ...nd adjust or replace it if necessary Check the auger gearbox oil and add oil if necessary Lubricate the hex shaft Yearly or before storage Check the air pressure in the tires and inflate 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 bel...

Page 19: ...sides until the skids slide up and down easily Figure 41 Figure 41 1 Skid 4 Push down on the handles to allow the pivoting scraper to move fully forward then set the front of the snowthrower down so that the front edge of the pivoting scraper contacts the ground Figure 42 Figure 42 1 Pivoting scraper 5 Move the skids down until they are even with the ground Note For a smooth surface you can set th...

Page 20: ...y adjusted do the following steps 1 Loosen the jam nut 2 Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle to adjust the pin until it is the proper gap from the front edge of the slot 3 Tighten the jam nut Figure 44 Figure 44 1 Jam nut 2 Turnbuckle Checking and Adjusting the Auger Impeller Cable Service Interval After the first 2 hours Inspect the auger impeller cable and adjust it if necessary Yearly Inspect the ...

Page 21: ...ansmission oil to the gearbox until the point of overflow Note Do not use synthetic oil 6 Install the pipe plug in the gearbox Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval After the first 5 hours Change the engine oil Every 50 hours Change the engine oil Change the engine oil every 25 operating hours when operating the engine under a heavy load If possible run the engine just before changing the oil b...

Page 22: ...haft 6 Move the speed selector lever to Position 6 7 Lubricate the other end of the hex shaft 8 Move the speed selector lever forward and rearward a few times 9 Install the back cover and return the snowthrower to the operating position Replacing the Spark Plug Service Interval Every 100 hours Replace the spark plug Use a Champion QC12YC or equivalent spark plug Note To access the spark plug you m...

Page 23: ... hood to the snowthrower with the 2 screws that you previously removed 12 Align the tab on the choke control knob with the slot on the upper snow hood 13 Connect the choke control knob to the choke shaft on the carburetor 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 disch...

Page 24: ...erwise 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 contact with the bulb 1 Remove the wire connector from the back of the headlight Figure 58 Figure 58 2 Turn the base of the bulb counte...

Page 25: ... of the fuel tank into an approved fuel container 5 Install the fuel line onto the fuel shutoff valve and secure it with a hose clamp 6 Run the snowthrower until the engine stops from running out of fuel 7 Prime the engine and start it again 8 Allow the 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 i...

Page 26: ...ut of the reach of children Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any enclosure Removing the Snowthrower from Storage 1 Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow the excess oil from the cylinder 2 Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to 15 ft lb 20 4 N m 3 Connect the spark plug wire 4 Perform the annual maintenance procedures as given in the ...

Page 27: ...ow or too high 9 Add or drain oil to adjust the oil level in the engine crankcase to the Full mark on the dipstick 1 The choke is in the On position 1 Move the choke to the Off position 2 The fuel shutoff valve is not completely open 2 Open the fuel shutoff valve 3 The fuel tank is nearly empty or contains stale fuel 3 Drain and fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline not more than 30 days old If t...

Page 28: ...ed Service Dealer Discharge chute either does not lock into place or does not move 1 The discharge chute latch is not properly adjusted 1 Adjust the discharge chute latch 1 The skids and or scraper are not properly adjusted 1 Adjust the skids and or the scraper Snowthrower does not properly clear the snow off the surface 2 The pressure in the tires is not equal 2 Check and adjust the pressure in o...

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Page 32: ... 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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