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Form No. 3369-487 Rev B

Power Clear 418 ZR/ZE Snowthrower

Model No. 38272—Serial No. 312000001 and Up

Model No. 38282—Serial No. 312000001 and Up

Operator's Manual

Introduction

This machine is intended to be used by residential
homeowners. It is designed primarily for removing
snow from paved surfaces, such as driveways
and sidewalks, and other surfaces for traffic on
residential or commercial properties. It is not
designed for removing materials other than snow,
nor is it designed for clearing off gravel surfaces.

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury
and product damage. You are responsible for operating
the product properly and safely.

You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a dealer,
or to register 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 product ready.
Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial
numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the
space provided.

Figure 1

1.

Model and serial number location

Model No.

Serial No.

This manual identifies potential hazards 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.

Safety

This machine meets or exceeds the B71.3
specifications of the American National Standards
Institute in effect at the time of production.

Read and understand the contents of this manual
before you start the engine.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert

you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.

Improperly using or maintaining this machine
could result in injury or death. To reduce this
potential, comply with the following safety
instructions.

This machine is capable of injuring hands and feet
and of throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious
injury.

© 2011—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420

Register at www.Toro.com.

Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA

All Rights Reserved

Summary of Contents for 38272

Page 1: ...Figure 1 1 Model and serial number location Model No Serial No This manual identifies potential hazards 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 spec...

Page 2: ...the manufacturer for all machines with electric starting motors Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed rock surface This product is intended for use only on paved surfaces Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running except when specifically recommended by manufacturer Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment o...

Page 3: ...ormation specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know Rotating rotor blades can injure fingers or hands Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge opening while operating the machine Keep your face hands feet and any other part of your body or clothing away from moving or rotating parts Before adjusting cleaning repairing and inspecting the machine and before u...

Page 4: ...4 Pull key to switch engine switch Off 2 Push the primer two times to prime the engine 5 Remove key to lock machine 3 Push key in to switch engine On 6 Read the Operator s Manual before checking engine oil level 117 7713 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual 4 Fuel spill hazard do not tip machine forward or backward 2 Cutting dismemberment hazard impeller stop the engine before leaving the machine ...

Page 5: ...t the control cable 1 Installing the Handle Parts needed for this procedure 2 Oval head bolts 2 Curved washers 2 Handle knobs Procedure 1 Position the ends of the upper handle on the inside of the lower handle and align the holes 2 Insert the oval head bolts into the aligned holes with the bolt heads on the outside of the handle Figure 3 Figure 3 1 Oval head bolt 2 2 Curved washers and handle knob...

Page 6: ... Note Install the bolts from the inside of discharge chute assembly so that the washers and locknuts are on the outside of the chute Important Do not overtighten the locknuts 4 Filling the Engine with Oil Parts needed for this procedure 1 Bottle of engine oil Procedure Your machine does not come with oil in the engine but it does come with a bottle of oil Important Before starting the engine fill ...

Page 7: ...e with oil remove the excess oil as directed in Changing the Engine Oil Note You may tip the machine forward handle up a little to make adding oil easier Remember to return the machine to the operating position before checking the oil level Important Do not tip the machine all the way forward onto its nose or fuel may leak out of the machine 5 Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole and hand...

Page 8: ...3 mm gap between the control bar and the handle Figure 9 Note Moving the Z fitting higher decreases the gap between the control bar and the handle moving it lower increases the gap 3 Hook the spring to the adjuster link and slide the spring cover over the adjuster link 4 Check the adjustment refer to Checking the Control Cable Note The belt may slip squeal in wet conditions to dry out the drive sy...

Page 9: ... only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to use in 30 days Otherwise you may add fuel stabilizer to newly purchased gasoline to keep it fresh for up to 6 months Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval Before each use or daily Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary 1 Ensure that the fuel tank is not overfilled refer to Figure 12 and that the fuel cap is securely in place 2...

Page 10: ...tick indicates that the engine oil level is correct as shown in Figure 13 If you overfill the engine with oil remove the excess oil as directed in Changing the Engine Oil 10 Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole and hand tighten it securely Starting the Engine 1 Push the ignition key fully inward to the On position Figure 15 Figure 15 1 Ignition key 2 Move the choke lever fully to the righ...

Page 11: ...ntact an Authorized Service Dealer for assistance Figure 19 Important Run the electric starter no more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on then 5 seconds off Running the electric starter extensively can overheat and damage it If the engine does not start after this series of attempts wait at least 40 minutes to allow the starter to cool before attempting to start it again If the engine does...

Page 12: ...key outward until it clicks into the Off position Figure 22 or move the choke lever fully to the right Figure 16 Figure 22 1 Ignition key Adjusting the Discharge Chute and Chute Deflector To adjust the discharge chute move the chute handle as shown in Figure 23 Figure 23 1 Chute handle To raise or lower the angle of the chute deflector press the trigger on the chute deflector and move the chute de...

Page 13: ...ine run for a few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing Stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove ice and snow from the machine Clean off any snow and ice from the base of the chute Rotate the discharge chute left and right to free it from any ice buildup With the ignition key in the Off position pull the recoil starter handle several times or connect the electrical cord...

Page 14: ...cessary Yearly or before storage Prepare the machine for storage Adjusting the Control Cable Refer to Adjusting the Control Cable in Setup Inspecting the Rotor Blades Service Interval Yearly Inspect the rotor blades and have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor blades and scraper if necessary Before each session inspect the rotor blades for wear When a rotor blade edge has worn down to t...

Page 15: ...tion before checking the oil level Important Do not tip the machine all the way forward onto its nose or fuel may leak out of the machine Max fill 12 oz 0 35 l type automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SJ SL or higher Use Figure 28 to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected Figure 28 Note Fill the engine crankcase with oil until the dipsti...

Page 16: ...1 1 Rotor pulley 5 Idler pulley 2 Idler arm brake 6 Engine pulley 3 Drive belt 7 Tabs on the idler arm 4 Idler arm 3 Press down on the idler arm and remove the belt from between the tab on the idler arm brake and the rotor pulley Note The engine pulley belt guide is very close to the pulley and the belt may not fit through the gap 4 Twist the belt out in front of the belt guide so that the belt is...

Page 17: ...ank and carburetor by performing the following steps A Loosen the fuel tank cap B Unscrew but do not remove the small screw on the side of the carburetor fuel bowl Figure 33 until the fuel begins to drain from the carburetor Drain the fuel into an approved fuel container Important Do not remove the carburetor bowl bolt on the bottom of the carburetor Figure 33 1 Carburetor bowl bolt do not remove ...

Page 18: ...Notes 18 ...

Page 19: ...The Toro Company and its affiliate Toro Warranty Company jointly warrant to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations for a period of two years Failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered The use of add on or modified parts can b...

Page 20: ...es scraper blades belts fuel lubricants oil changes spark plugs cable linkage or brake adjustments Any product or part which has been altered or misused and requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance Repairs necessary due to failure to use fresh fuel less than one month old or failure to properly prepare the unit prior to any period of non use over one month Pick...

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