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Operator’s Manual

International English (GB)

Form No. 3327-980

824 Power Shift

Snowthrower

Model No. 38543—230000001 and Up

Summary of Contents for 824 Power Shift

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual International English GB Form No 3327 980 824 Power Shift Snowthrower Model No 38543 230000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...tor Heater Box 14 Installing the Carburetor Heater Box 15 Starting the Engine 15 Stopping the Engine 16 Operating the Power Shift Feature 16 Freewheeling or Self propel Drive 16 Snowthrowing Tips 17 Maintenance 18 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 18 Page Checking the Engine Oil Level 19 Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level 19 Adjusting the Skids and the Scraper 20 Adjusting the Traction Drive Belt...

Page 3: ...rate the snowthrower Never allow adults to operate the snowthrower without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating the snowthrower in reverse Preparation Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use the snowthrower Remove all doormats sleds boards wires and othe...

Page 4: ...ny enclosure Always refer to this operator s manual for important details if the snowthrower is to be stored for an extended period Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels when necessary Run the engine run for a few minutes after clearing the snow to prevent the auger impeller from freezing Toro Snowthrower Safety The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products o...

Page 5: ...98 37 EC Sound Power This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 110 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 2000 14 EC Vibration This unit does not exceed a hand arm vibration level of 13 8 m s2 based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98 37 EC Read and understand the contents of this manual before operating the snowthrower Become familiar with all contr...

Page 6: ... the operator s manual before performing maintenance 99 3229 1 Traction drive 2 Squeeze the control handle to engage 3 Release the control handle to disengage 4 Warning read the Operator s Manual 5 Warning Use lower gear and rear wheel position on slopes do not use on steep slopes 6 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders away 7 Cutting dismemberment in impeller and auger hazard stay away from moving...

Page 7: ...35077 1 Key ignition 2 Engage to start the engine 3 Disengage to stop the engine 4 Fast 5 Increasing scale 6 Slow 7 Stop the engine Tecumseh Part No 36501 1 Primer Tecumseh Part No 37119 1 Warning hot surface do not touch ...

Page 8: ...scharge chute Worm gear 1 Gear bracket 1 Carriage bolt 1 Installing the chute control gear Flat washer 1 Locknut 1 Skids 2 Flange head bolts 3 4 in 1 9 cm 2 I t lli th kid Flat washers 2 Installing the skids Locknuts 3 Ignition key 1 Starting and stopping the engine Installing the Auger Impeller Housing 1 Remove the 2 flange head bolts that secure the idler pulley assembly to the engine frame and ...

Page 9: ...e underside of the auger impeller housing and the engine frame with 2 1 2 inch 1 millimeter flange head bolts Fig 4 164 3 2 1 Figure 4 1 Flange head bolt 2 2 Mounting tabs 3 Lower belt cover shown from bottom Note Position the belt cover mounting tabs to the rear of the engine frame member 12 Lower the snowthrower onto its wheels 13 Check the adjustment of the impeller cable refer to steps 4 throu...

Page 10: ...Note Ensure that the chute retainer guide pins are in the holes in the chute gear 3 Tighten the screw and the locknut on the left side to position the chute retainer against the chute retainer plate and to secure the discharge chute to the chute ring Fig 7 4 Push the other chute retainers toward the discharge chute slotted and tighten the screws Fig 7 5 Ensure that the chute rotates freely on the ...

Page 11: ... position by lifting up on the handgrips and moving the shift control fully forward Fig 11 m 4058 Figure 11 9 Support the scraper 1 8 inch 3 millimeters above a level surface if you use the snowthrower on smooth pavement Note The scraper should be higher than 1 8 inch 3 millimeters above the pavement if it is cracked rough or uneven Setting the scraper too low may result in damage to the snowthrow...

Page 12: ...system Important Do not use gasoline that is more than 30 days old Danger In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property Fill the fuel tank outdoors in an open area and when the engine is cold Wipe up any gasoline that spills Do not fill the fuel tank completely full Add gasoline to the fu...

Page 13: ...sides of the machine from the normal operating position Operating Controls Auger Impeller Drive Control Lever Fig 13 To engage both the auger and impeller press the lever against the right handgrip To disengage release the lever 4 2 1 3 m 4059 Figure 13 1 Auger impeller drive control lever 2 Traction control lever 3 Speed shift control 4 Discharge chute control Traction Control Lever Fig 13 To eng...

Page 14: ...e 15 1 Fuel line 2 Hose clamp 3 Fuel shutoff valve Chute Deflector Handle Fig 16 Move the deflector handle forward to move the snow stream down and rearward to move the snow stream up 2 1 176 Figure 16 1 Deflector handle 2 Discharge chute Recoil Starter Fig 17 The recoil starter is on the back side of the engine Pull the recoil starter to start the engine 934 1 Figure 17 1 Recoil starter Removing ...

Page 15: ...iming may flood the engine and prevent it from starting 7 Cover the hole in the center of the primer Fig 14 with your thumb and slowly push in the primer 3 times pausing a moment between pushes 8 Grasp the recoil starter handle Fig 17 and pull it out slowly until positive engagement results then pull the handle vigorously to start the engine 9 Keep a firm grip on the starter handle and return the ...

Page 16: ...or light snow or for transporting the snowthrower With the engine running at full speed 1 Release the traction control lever Fig 13 2 Move the speed shift control fully forward to the Power Shift position and hold it there Fig 21 m 4060 Figure 21 3 Fully engage the traction drive lever to move the wheels into the alternate position Figs 21 and 22 Note When shifting you may need to slightly raise t...

Page 17: ...o 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 Remove snow as soon as possible after it falls This produces the best snow removal results Always use the Fast throttle position when throwing snow Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow removal Discharge the snow downwind whene...

Page 18: ...ive Belt on page 21 or to Replacing the Drive Belts on page 22 10 Hours Check the auger gearbox oil level and add oil if necessary Refer to Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level on page 19 15 Hours Lubricate the drive chain Refer to Lubricating the Drive Chain on page 23 25 Hours Change the engine oil Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 22 Inspect and adjust the drive chain if necessary Refer ...

Page 19: ...Petroleum Institute API service classification SF SG SH or SJ For extremely cold conditions below 0 F or 18 C use 0W 30 weight detergent oil that has the American Petroleum Institute API service classification SF SG SH or SJ Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and run the engine engine damage will result Drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads Full 9 Insert the ...

Page 20: ... skids to lower the scraper if the pavement surfaces are cracked rough or uneven adjust the skids to raise the scraper For Gravel Surfaces Support the auger blades a few inches centimeters above the ground and adjust the skids to prevent the snowthrower from picking up rocks 8 To adjust the scraper loosen the carriage bolts that secure the scraper to the auger housing Fig 26 level the scraper and ...

Page 21: ...bracket Fig 27 B Rotate the bottom jam nut upward to increase the belt tension C Tighten the upper jam nut against the bracket 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 8 Check the impeller brake arm clearance by releasing the auger impeller drive control lever Note With the lever released there should be at least 1 8 in 3 mm clearance between the tab on the impeller idler arm and the brake arm Fig 29 1 184 2 3 ...

Page 22: ...t when you change the belts 10 If you replace the traction drive belt install it around the traction drive and the middle pulley section and slide the middle pulley section onto the crankshaft Fig 30 11 Install the traction drive belt on the idler pulley Fig 30 12 Install the auger impeller drive belt around the half sheave and slide the half sheave onto the crankshaft Fig 30 Note Ensure that the ...

Page 23: ...connect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that the wire does not contact the plug Fig 24 3 Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank Refer to Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 24 4 Shift the wheels into the rear position 5 Move the speed shift control into second gear 6 Tip the snowthrower forward onto its auger housing and block it so that it cannot fall 7 Check the deflection of the chain by lift...

Page 24: ...h tighten the plug firmly 8 Connect the wire to the spark plug Emptying the Fuel Tank 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Fig 24 3 Close the fuel shutoff valve Fig 15 Danger Gasoline is highly flammable it can ignite and cause serious personal injury Drain gasoline outdoors Drain gasoline from a cold engine only Wipe up any gasoline tha...

Page 25: ...warm change the engine oil Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 22 2 Remove the spark plug 3 Use an oil can to squirt 2 teaspoons of oil into the spark plug hole 4 Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to 15 ft lb 20 4 N m If you do not have a torque wrench tighten the plug firmly Do not connect the wire to the plug 5 Pull the recoil starter slowly to distribute the oil on the insi...

Page 26: ... On position and press the primer 3 times 3 The fuel shutoff valve is not open 3 Open the fuel shutoff valve 4 The throttle is not in the Fast position 4 Move the throttle to the Fast position 5 The fuel tank is empty or the fuel system contains stale fuel 5 Drain and or fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline not more than 30 days old If the problem persists contact your Authorized Service Dealer ...

Page 27: ...t at all 1 The throttle is not in the Fast position when throwing snow 1 Move the throttle to the Fast position 2 The snowthrower is moving too fast to clear the snow 2 Shift the snowthrower into a lower gear 3 You are trying to remove too much snow per swath 3 Reduce the amount of snow removed for per swath 4 You are trying to remove extremely heavy or wet snow 4 Don t overload the snowthrower wi...

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