Toro 38682 Operator'S Manual Download Page 40

Conditions and Products Covered

The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an 
agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the listed Toro Products 
if defective in materials or workmanship.

The following warranty time periods apply from the date of purchase by the 
original owner:

Product

Warranty Period

Mid-Size Walk-Behind Mowers

2 years**

GrandStand

TM

 Mowers

Engine
Frame


5 years or 1,200 hours*
2 years**
Lifetime (original owner only)***

Z Master

®

 Z300, Z400, Z500 Mowers

Engine
Frames


4 years or 1,200 hours*
2 years**
Lifetime (original owner only)***

Z Master

®

 G3 Mowers

Engine
Frame


5 years or 1,200 hours*
2 years**
Lifetime (original owner only)***

Batteries

 (for above units)

1 year

Attachments (for above units)

1 year

*Whichever occurs fi rst.
**Some engines used on Toro LCE Products are warranted by the engine manufacturer.
***Lifetime Frame Warranty - If the main frame, consisting of the parts welded together to form 
the tractor structure that other components such as the engine are secured to, cracks or breaks in 
normal use, it will be repaired or replaced under warranty at no cost for parts and labor. Frame failure 
due to misuse or abuse and failure or repair required due to rust or corrosion are not covered.

This warranty includes the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay 
transportation costs.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

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

1. Contact any Authorized Toro 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 web site at www.Toro.com. You may also call the numbers listed in 
item #3 to use the 24-hour Toro Dealer locator system.

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

Service Dealer. The dealer will diagnose the problem and determine if it 
is covered under warranty.

3. If for any reason you are dissatisfi ed with the Service Dealer’s analysis 

or with the assistance provided, contact us at:

LCB Customer Service Department
Toro Warranty Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
888-865-5676 (U.S. Customers)
888-865-5691 (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 and 
engine warranty coverage on some products.
This express warranty does not cover:

Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as fi lters, fuel, 
lubricants, tune-up parts, blade sharpening, brake and clutch 
adjustments.
Any product or part which has been altered or 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.
Pickup and delivery charges.

General Conditions

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

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.

All implied warranties of merchantability (that the product is fit for 
ordinary use) and fitness for use (that the product is fit for a particular 
purpose) are limited to the duration of the express 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 specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other 
rights which vary from state to state.

Part Number 374-0037 Rev. H

Landscape 

Contractor 

Equipment (LCE)

A Limited Warranty (see warranty periods below)

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

Countries Other than the United States or Canada

Customers who have purchased Toro products outside 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 dissatisfi ed with your Distributor’s service or have diffi culty obtaining guarantee 
information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

Summary of Contents for 38682

Page 1: ...Drive with 32in Cutting Unit or 36in TURBO FORCE Cutting Unit Model No 38682 Serial No 290000001 and Up Model No 38684 Serial No 290000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator s Ma...

Page 2: ...egister your product Whenever you need service genuine Toro parts or additional information contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your...

Page 3: ...of this machine Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury To reduce the potential for injury comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safe...

Page 4: ...to be sure of a clear path Keep pets and bystanders away Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks Stop blades if not mowing Be aware of the mower discharge directi...

Page 5: ...such as rocks tree limbs etc from the mowing area Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles Use caution near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine could suddenly turn over if...

Page 6: ...Slope Chart 6...

Page 7: ...o the operator and are located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost 43 8480 66 1340 95 2814 95 5537 1 Read the Operator s Manual for instructions on operating th...

Page 8: ...rator s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt nut to 75 80 ft lb 102 106 N m 98 5954 104 8569 105 4104 1 Reverse 3 Transmission speeds 2 Neutral 105 4111 106 0699 106 2733 1 Fast 3 Slow 2...

Page 9: ...Neutral parking brake lock 8 Choke 4 Operator Presence Control OPC lever 9 Power take off lever PTO 5 Handle Throttle Control The throttle control has two positions Fast and Slow Operator Presence Co...

Page 10: ...t engine not shown in Fuel Shut off Valve Close the fuel shut off valve when transporting or storing mower Ignition Switch This switch is used in conjunction with recoil starter and has two positions...

Page 11: ...be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property Always place gasoline containers on the ground away...

Page 12: ...of 85 dBA at the operator s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure Wear hearing protection when operating this machine Figure 5 1 Warning wear hearing protection Operating...

Page 13: ...position Stopping the Engine Important In an emergency you can stop the engine immediately by turning the ignition key to the off position 1 Move the throttle lever to the slow position Figure 7 Note...

Page 14: ...e the shift lever into the Neutral position disengage the blade control PTO lever and place the throttle forward 2 Start the engine refer to Starting the Engine 3 Without holding the Operator Presence...

Page 15: ...ose the fuel valve 2 Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with straps chains cable or ropes 3 Secure a trailer to towing vehicle with safety chains 4 If applicable connect the trailer b...

Page 16: ...the blade spindle bolts This allows for a 1 inch 25 mm adjustment range in 1 4 inch 6 mm increments of cutting height in any axle position Use the same number of blade spacers on all blades to achieve...

Page 17: ...ange the axle positions for proper traction and brake function Adjusting the Caster Position 1 Using the Height of Cut Chart adjust the caster spacers to match with the axle hole selected Figure 12 Fi...

Page 18: ...unting holes 2 Rear frame 7 Low position 3 Flange bolt 3 8 x 1 inch 8 Middle position 4 Lock nut 3 8 inch 9 High position 5 Upper mounting hole 5 Adjust the control rod length by rotating the control...

Page 19: ...1 7 8 inch 48 mm 2 1 8 inch 54 mm 2 3 8 inch 60 mm 2 5 8 inch 67 mm 2 7 8 inch 73 mm C 2 0 2 1 8 inch 55 mm 2 3 8 inch 60 mm 2 5 8 inch 67 mm 2 7 8 inch 73 mm 3 1 8 inch 79 mm C 2 1 2 1 4 inch 57 mm 2...

Page 20: ...hours Replace the paper air cleaner element Replace the oil filter Replace the fuel filter Every 250 hours Grease the transmission couplers more often in dirty or dusty conditions Every 400 hours Grea...

Page 21: ...aster and Wheel Bearings 1 Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front spindles Figure 15 2 Lubricate the drive wheel bearings Figure 15 Greasing the Transmission Couplers Lubricate the transmission...

Page 22: ...18 4 Unscrew the cover knob and remove the air cleaner cover Figure 18 5 Remove the 2 wing nuts and remove the air cleaner assembly Figure 18 6 Carefully pull the foam element off the paper element F...

Page 23: ...fall into the filler hole and damage the engine Figure 20 1 Oil dipstick 2 Filler tube 5 Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end clean Figure 20 6 Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube...

Page 24: ...n additional 3 4 turn Figure 22 5 Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil refer to Servicing the Engine Oil 6 Run the engine for about 3 minutes stop the engine and check for oil leaks arou...

Page 25: ...Fuel System Maintenance Draining the Fuel Tank In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage prop...

Page 26: ...sengage the PTO and set the parking brake 2 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Close fuel shut off valve at the fuel tank Figu...

Page 27: ...tor governor levers and linkage This will help insure adequate cooling and correct engine speed and will reduce the possibility of overheating and mechanical damage to the engine Cleaning the Cooling...

Page 28: ...not refer to Adjusting the Brakes Adjusting the Brakes If the parking brakes do not hold securely adjust them 1 Check the brakes before you adjust them refer to Checking the Brakes 2 Release the parki...

Page 29: ...ction belt 5 3 4 inch 19 mm 3 Mower belt 6 Mower belt 5 Loosen the pivot bolt enough to slide the idler pulley in the slot and remove the traction belt from the engine and the drive pulleys Figure 31...

Page 30: ...t the clevis to bring the bell crank closer to the transmission output shaft Figure 33 Figure 34 1 1 2 inch 13 mm deflection here 4 Locknut 2 Assist arm 5 Turnbuckle 3 Front stop 13 Check the belt gui...

Page 31: ...of 5 16 inch 8 mm Controls System Maintenance Adjusting the Control Rods 1 Remove the hairpin cotter pins and clevis pins from the drive levers and neutral locks Figure 35 Figure 35 1 Control rod 5 Ne...

Page 32: ...blades on hand A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator s or bystander s area resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the blade period...

Page 33: ...ch 3 mm If this dimension exceeds 1 8 inch 3 mm the blade is bent and must be replaced Refer to Removing the Blades and Installing the Blades A blade that is bent or damaged could break apart and coul...

Page 34: ...r the curved washer Select the proper number of spacer s for the height of cut and slide the bolt into the spindle Figure 40 Important The curved part of the blade must point upward toward the inside...

Page 35: ...ivot brackets Figure 44 Remove damaged or worn grass deflector Figure 44 1 Bolt 5 Spring installed 2 Spacer 6 Grass Deflector 3 Locknut 7 L end of spring place behind deck edge before installing bolt...

Page 36: ...gine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system 5 minutes C Stop engine allow to cool and drain the fuel tank refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank in Fuel System Maintenance or operate engine...

Page 37: ...ater or stale fuel is in the fuel system 8 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 Engine load is excessive 1 Reduce the ground speed 2 Oil level in the crankcase is low 2 Add oil to the crankcase Engi...

Page 38: ...k the belt tension 2 Mower deck belt is broken 2 Install a new deck belt 3 Mower deck belt is off pulley 3 Inspect the belt and replace if damaged Check the pulleys and idlers and adjust the belt tens...

Page 39: ...Schematics Electrical Schematic Rev A 39...

Page 40: ...t 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 Co...

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