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Form No. 3358-361 Rev B

Power Clear™ Snowthrower

Model No. 38581—Serial No. 280000001 and Up

Model No. 38582—Serial No. 280000001 and Up

Operator's Manual

Introduction

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.

Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.

The enclosed

Engine Owner’s Manual

is supplied

for information regarding the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California
Emission Control Regulation of emission systems,
maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.

Safety

This snowthrower 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 snowthrower
could result in injury or death. To reduce this

© 2008—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 38581

Page 1: ... uses 2 words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm This spark ignition system complies with Cana...

Page 2: ...wipe up spilled fuel If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all units 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 specif...

Page 3: ...owing list contains safety information 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 snowthrower 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 i...

Page 4: ...he Operator s Manual 5 Engine switch Off 2 Cutting dismemberment hazard rotor blades stop the engine before leaving the machine 6 Primer 3 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 7 Push the primer twice to prime the engine 4 Engine switch On 8 Plug the machine in to power the electric starter 114 3752 Model 38581 only 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual 5 Engine swit...

Page 5: ...ocedure 1 Loosen the handle knobs pull out the U shaped handle locks until you can move the handle freely and rotate the handle to the operating position Figure 3 Figure 3 1 U shaped handle lock 2 2 Handle knobs 2 Insert the end of the U shaped handle lock into the open hole in the handle and tighten the handle knobs until they are snug Figure 4 Figure 4 Important Ensure that you do not pinch or k...

Page 6: ...r 6 Primer 2 Discharge chute handle 7 Ignition key 3 Control bar 8 Electric start button model 38582 only 4 Fuel tank cap 9 Choke lever 5 Recoil start handle 10 Chute Deflector Operation Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others To prevent a static...

Page 7: ...liters 5 2 ounces 160 ml 3 US gallons 11 4 liters 8 0 ounces 240 ml 3 Install the cap on the fuel container 4 Shake the container to mix the gasoline and oil thoroughly 5 Slowly remove the cap and add the remaining amount of gasoline Note Do not mix gasoline and oil in the fuel tank Oil at room temperature mixes easier and more thoroughly than cold oil Oil below 32 F 0 C requires additional mixing...

Page 8: ... model 38582 only Figure 13 or pull the recoil start handle Figure 14 Figure 13 Figure 14 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 sta...

Page 9: ...ar Disengaging the Rotor Blades To disengage the rotor blades release the control bar Figure 16 Figure 16 Stopping the Engine To stop the engine turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the Off position Figure 17 Figure 17 Adjusting the Discharge Chute and Chute Deflector To adjust the discharge chute move the chute handle as shown Figure 18 Figure 18 To raise or lower the angle of the chute defl...

Page 10: ...personal injury to the operator or to bystanders Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects that the rotor blades could pick up and throw Keep all children and pets away from the area of operation Remove the snow as soon as possible after it falls If the snowthrower does not propel itself forward on slippery surfaces or in heavy snow push forward on the handle but allow the snowthrower to wor...

Page 11: ...vice Interval After the first hour Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary Yearly Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary Move the control bar back toward the handle to remove the slack in the control cable Figure 20 Figure 20 1 Control bar 2 1 16 inch to 1 8 inch 2 mm to 3 mm gap Note Ensure that a 1 16 inch to 1 8 inch 2 mm to 3 mm gap exists between the control bar and the...

Page 12: ... out the drive system start the rotor and run it without a load for 30 seconds 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 the wear indicator hole have an Authorized Service Dealer rep...

Page 13: ...re 26 Figure 26 1 Center electrode insulator 3 Air gap not to scale 2 Side electrode 12 Install the spark plug and tighten it securely 13 Connect the wire to the spark plug 14 Remove the fuel tank cap 15 Install the shroud with the screws you removed in step 4 Note Ensure that the upper and lower shrouds fit together in the side grooves 16 Install the fuel tank cap 17 Install the chute seal the di...

Page 14: ...stall the new drive belt routing it as shown in Figure 28 Figure 28 1 Brake spring install on idler arm here 3 Engine pulley 2 Idler pulley 4 Rotor pulley Note Route the new drive belt first around the engine pulley then the idler pulley and finally around the loose rotor pulley positioned just above the rotor shaft Figure 27 6 Install the rotor pulley onto the rotor shaft Figure 27 7 Install the ...

Page 15: ...and allow it to cool 4 Use a hand pump to pump the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved fuel container or run the engine until it stops 5 Start the engine and run it until it stops 6 Choke or prime the engine start it a third time and run the engine until it will not start 7 Slowly pull the recoil starter until you feel resistance due to compression pressure then stop 8 Release the starter ten...

Page 16: ...s such as filters fuel lubri cants oil changes spark plugs cable linkage adjustments or brake and clutch adjustments Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance Repairs necessary due to electrical supply irregularities Pickup and delivery charges Operational misuse neglect or accidents Repairs or attempted r...

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