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Toro 38850, Operator'S Manual

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Safety and Instructional Decals

Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area
of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing.

x 3

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120-9805

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120-9805

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Insert the key.

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Prime the engine 3 times.

3.

Engage the choke.

4.

Pull the starter cord.

5.

Once the engine is running, disengage the choke.

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121-6817

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Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, impeller
and auger—keep bystanders away.

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121-6847

1.

Cutting/dismemberment hazard of the fingers or hand,
impeller—do not place your hand in the chute; shut off the
engine before using the tool to clear the chute.

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125-1102

1.

Engine—shut off

3.

Variable speed control

2.

Slow

4.

Fast

3

 

Summary of Contents for 38850

Page 1: ...y cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions g000502 Figure 2 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 This product complies with all relevant European directives for details please see the separate product ...

Page 2: ...ing and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper 18 Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable 19 Checking and Adjusting the Auger Impeller Cable 19 Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level 20 Changing the Engine Oil 20 Lubricating the Hex Shaft 22 Replacing the Spark Plug 22 Replacing the Drive Belts 23 Replacing the Headlight 24 Storage 24 Storage Safety 24 Storing the Machine 24 Removing the Machine from Sto...

Page 3: ... 3 times 3 Engage the choke 4 Pull the starter cord 5 Once the engine is running disengage the choke decal121 6817 121 6817 1 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot impeller and auger keep bystanders away decal121 6847 121 6847 1 Cutting dismemberment hazard of the fingers or hand impeller do not place your hand in the chute shut off the engine before using the tool to clear the chute decal1...

Page 4: ...r blade keep away from moving parts keep all guards and shields in place remove the key from the ignition before servicing the machine 2 Warning read the Operator s Manual 5 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders away 3 Cutting dismemberment of fingers or hand impeller blade do not place your hand in the chute shut off the engine before using the tool to clear the chute 6 Squeeze the lever to engage...

Page 5: ...Setup 1 Installing the Upper Handle No Parts Required Procedure g295225 2 Installing the Traction Control Linkage No Parts Required Procedure g263628 5 ...

Page 6: ...3 Installing the Chute Control Rod No Parts Required Procedure g252615 4 Installing the Snow Cleanout Tool No Parts Required Procedure g256722 6 ...

Page 7: ...to Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper page 18 8 Checking the Operation of the Traction Drive No Parts Required Procedure CAUTION If the traction drive is not properly adjusted the machine 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 ...

Page 8: ... to the handgrip Figure 9 The machine should move forward If the machine does not move or moves rearward complete the following A Release the traction lever and shut off the engine B Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector lever C Turn the trunnion upward counterclockwise on the speed control rod D Connect the trunnion to the speed selector lever 7 If you made any adjustments repeat this p...

Page 9: ...tached to the handle Specifications Model Weight Length Width Height 124 7 kg 160 cm 74 cm 114 cm 38850 275 lb 63 inches 29 inches 45 inches Attachments Accessories A selection of Toro approved attachments and accessories is available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro distributor or go to www Toro com for a lis...

Page 10: ...he reach of children When fuel is in the tank tip the machine only as directed in the instructions If you spill fuel on your clothing change your clothing immediately Filling the Fuel Tank For best results use only clean fresh less than 30 days old unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher R M 2 rating method Oxygenated fuel with up to 10 ethanol or 15 MTBE by volume is acceptable Do...

Page 11: ...s exhaust fumes are dangerous Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine Shut off the engine whenever you leave the operating position before clearing or unclogging the collector impeller or discharge chute and when making any repairs adjustments or inspections Never operate the machin...

Page 12: ...g257504 Figure 14 Recoil Start g257505 Figure 15 12 ...

Page 13: ...or take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer for service Important To operate the traction drive you must operate the machine with the self propel feature engaged 1 To engage the traction drive squeeze the left traction lever to the handgrip Figure 17 g001011 Figure 17 2 To stop the traction drive release the traction lever Operating the Speed Selector The speed selector has 6 forward and 2...

Page 14: ...not operate the machine 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 20 g001014 Figure 20 Moving the Discharge Chute Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick S...

Page 15: ...ion the impeller and auger rotate and can injure or amputate hands or feet Before adjusting cleaning inspecting troubleshooting or repairing the machine shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and keep it away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine Remove an obstruction from the discharge chute refer to Clear...

Page 16: ... 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 control or part start the engine and let it run for a few minutes After using the machine let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing Engage the auger impeller to clear any remaining snow from inside the hou...

Page 17: ...137 kPa 17 to 20 psi 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 necessary Maintenance Safety Read the following safety precautions before performing any maintenance on the machine Shut off the engine remove the key and wait for all movement ...

Page 18: ...m 1 2 inch 3 Support the side plates so that they are at least 1 3 cm 1 2 inch above a level surface Important The auger blades must be supported above the ground by the skids 4 Ensure that the scraper is 3 mm 1 8 inch above and parallel to a level surface Note If the pavement is cracked rough or uneven adjust the skids to raise the scraper For gravel surfaces adjust the skids further down to prev...

Page 19: ...m nut 2 Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle to until the cable is taught and the bottom of the bracket touches the frame of the machine 3 Tighten the jam nut Figure 26 g001021 Figure 26 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 auger impeller cable and a...

Page 20: ...ving the pipe plug g257725 Figure 30 3 Check the oil level using a suitable measuring device such as a clean cable tie The oil should be approximately 3 8 cm 1 5 inches below the filler opening Figure 31 g257737 Figure 31 4 If the oil level is low add GL 5 or GL 6 SAE 85 95 EP gear oil lubricant to the gearbox then check the oil level again Note Do not use synthetic oil 5 Install the pipe plug in ...

Page 21: ...e engine capacity of oil into the oil fill tube Use Figure 33 to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected g019049 Figure 33 9 Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine 10 Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth 11 Insert the dipstick into the oil fill tube and screw it in then remove the dipstick 12 Read the oil level on the dipstick If the oil level on ...

Page 22: ... shaft 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 machine to the operating position Replacing the Spark Plug Service Interval Every 100 hours Replace the spark plug WARNING Replacing the spark plug while the engine is hot can result in burns Wait un...

Page 23: ...he ignition wire to the spark plug Note Ensure that the ignition wire snaps completely into place on the spark plug Replacing the Drive Belts If the auger impeller drive belt or the traction drive belt becomes worn oil soaked or otherwise damaged have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the belt 23 ...

Page 24: ...be present such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers furnaces and other appliances Do not tip the machine either forward or backward with fuel in the fuel tank otherwise fuel may leak out of the machine Do not store the machine with its handle tipped down onto the ground otherwise oil may leak into the engine cylinder and onto the ground and the engine may not start Storing the Machine 1 ...

Page 25: ...e and store it in a clean dry place out of the reach of children Removing the Machine from Storage Perform the annual maintenance procedures as given in the Recommended Maintenance Schedule refer to Maintenance page 17 25 ...

Page 26: ... The spark plug is pitted fouled or the gap is incorrect 7 Check the spark plug and adjust the gap if necessary Replace the spark plug if it is pitted fouled or cracked 8 The fuel vent cap is restricted 8 Remove the vent restriction or replace the fuel cap The engine does not start or starts hard 9 The engine oil level in the engine crankcase is too low or too high 9 Add or drain oil to adjust the...

Page 27: ...st the auger impeller drive belt refer to www Toro com for servicing information or take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer The engine runs but the machine discharges snow poorly or not at all 7 The auger impeller drive belt is worn or broken 7 Replace the auger impeller drive belt refer to www Toro com for servicing information or take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer The disc...

Page 28: ...Notes ...

Page 29: ... for marketing purposes Retention of your Personal Information Toro will keep your personal information as long as it is relevant for the above purposes and in accordance with legal requirements For more information about applicable retention periods please contact legal toro com Toro s Commitment to Security Your personal information may be processed in the US or another country which may have le...

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