Toro 38744, Operator'S Manual

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you, access our website at www.Toro.com or contact our
Toro Customer Care Department at the number(s) listed
in your Emission Control Warranty Statement.
Remove the kit from the engine and restore the engine
to its original factory configuration when running the
engine under 1500 m (5,000 ft). Do not operate an engine
that has been converted for high-altitude use at lower
altitudes; otherwise, you could overheat and damage
the engine.
If you are unsure whether or not your machine has been
converted for high-altitude use, look for the following
label (
Figure 3 ).
Figure 3
Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 1
Safety ........................................................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 3
Setup ............................................................................ 4
1 Unfolding the Handle ............................................ 4
2 Installing the Discharge Chute ................................ 4
3 Filling the Engine with Oil...................................... 5
4 Adjusting the Control Cable ................................... 5
Product Overview .......................................................... 6
Operation ..................................................................... 7
Before Operation ....................................................... 7
Safety..................................................................... 7
Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 7
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................. 7
During Operation ...................................................... 8
Safety..................................................................... 8
Starting the Engine .................................................. 8
Engaging the Rotor Blades.......................................10
Disengaging the Rotor Blades ..................................10
Shutting Off the Engine ..........................................10
Adjusting the Discharge Chute and Chute
Deflector ...........................................................10
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute .........................11
Operating Tips ......................................................11
After Operation ........................................................11
Safety....................................................................11
Preventing Freeze-up after Use.................................11
Maintenance .................................................................12
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................12
Maintenance Safety.................................................12
Adjusting the Control Cable.....................................12
Inspecting the Rotor Blades .....................................13
Changing the Engine Oil .........................................14
Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................15
Replacing the Drive Belt ..........................................16
Adjusting the Quick Shoot™ Control........................17
Storage ........................................................................19
Storing the Snowthrower .........................................19
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