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FORM NO. 3319–427 824 XL Power Throw Snowthrower Model No. 38083 – 8900001 & Up Operator’s Manual...
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WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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1. Model and serial number decal m-2669 1. Traction rod 2. Lower traction rod m-2665 1. Handle 3. Axle pin 1. Chute control rod 3. Engine 2. Capscrews and curved washers 2. Traction rod The Toro Company – 1997 Printed in USA All Rights Reserved...
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m-2672 1. Speed selector arm 3. Flat washer and cotter pin 1. Axle pin 3. Inner axle hole and wheel 2. Speed selector rod 2. Outer axle hole m-2631 1. Small wire connector and Phillips head screw m-2670 2. Flange head capscrew and large wire connector 1.
m-2665 m-2676 1. Traction control rod 3. Flange lock nut 1. Hex flange nut 4. Lower control rod 2. Spring 2. Flange lock nut 5. Lower link 3. Upper control rod m-2628 m-2628 1. Auger/impeller control 3. Approximately four inches 1.
m-2682 1. Screw (8) 3. Bottom cover 2. Back cover m-2680 1. Large screw head m-2679 1. Scraper 3. Auger blades 1. Axle gear 2. Carriage screw...
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m-3331 m-2671 1. Upper belt cover 2. Screw (3) m-2631 1. Drain plug m-2678 1. Rear screw 3. Idler pulley spring 2. Front screw viii...
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m-3331 m-2681 View from left side of unit 1. Engine crankshaft screw, 6. Center engine pulley lock washer and washer 1. Brake pad 3. Auger/impeller drive belt 7. Belt guide 2. Engine pulley sheave 2. Angled cut-off 4. Traction drive belt 8.
The Toro warning system in this manual identifies Keep everyone, especially children and pets, potential hazards and has special safety messages that away from snowthrower and area of operation. help you and others avoid personal injury, even death. Never allow children to operate the DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal snowthrower.
B. Fill fuel tank outdoors, not indoors. 15. Allow engine to warm up outdoors before NEVER ADD FUEL TO AN ENGINE clearing snow. THAT IS RUNNING OR HOT. Engine 16. Operate the snowthrower only when there is must be cool to reduce potential fire hazard. good visibility or light.
TORO replacement parts and engine mounting bolts frequently to assure they are tight. accessories to keep the TORO all TORO. NEVER USE “WILL FIT” REPLACEMENT 29. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, PARTS AND ACCESSORIES.
Safety Decals and Instructions 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 lost. ON CONTROL PANEL (Part No. 93–8033) ALONGSIDE THROTTLE (Part No. 63–3190) ON AUGER HOUSING NEXT TO PRIMER (Part No.
Loose Parts Part Cotter Pin Install Speed Selector Rod Install Speed Selector Rod Flat Washer Capscrews & Curved Washers Install Handle Lower Link Hex Flange Nut Install Auger & Traction Drive Control Rod Install Auger & Traction Drive Control Rod ll A &...
Assembly Connect Ignition Wires Remove Phillips head screw from engine Note: Determine left and right sides of bracket, install wire with smaller connector and snowthrower by standing in the normal reassemble to engine bracket (Fig. 6). operating position. Insert flange head capscrew through large connector on remaining wire and install in lower Install Handle hole in engine bracket (Fig.
Adjust flange lock nut up or down on traction increase and the distance between the top of the control rod until the distance between the top of handgrip and the bottom of the auger/impeller the handgrip and the bottom of the traction control lever is two inches.
Install Chute Control Gear Assemble both skids so that washers are between skids and sideplates (Fig. 17). Do not tighten bolts. Remove (2) screws from chute control rod bracket on left side of frame, remove bracket, Install (2) flange bolts through front slots in insert chute control rod through hole in bracket skids and through sideplates.
GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL, GASOHOL CONTAINING MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL, PREMIUM GASOLINE OR WHITE GAS BECAUSE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM DAMAGE COULD RESULT. Toro also recommends that Toro Stabilizer/ Conditioner be used regularly in all Toro gasoline powered products during operation and storage...
Toro Stabilizer/Conditioner cleans the Speed Selector (Fig. 20)—The selector has five engine during operation and prevents gum–like speeds forward and two reverse speeds. To select varnish deposits from forming in the engine during speeds, move speed selector to desired position.
Authorized Rotate ignition key (Fig. 20) to ON position. Toro Service Dealer for repair. Cover hole in center of primer (Fig. 21) with IMPORTANT: Do not operate unit if auger thumb and push primer slowly three times. DO...
Before Stopping Operating Tips Engage auger to clear any remaining snow from When snowthrower is not being used, close fuel inside the housing. shut–off valve and remove key from the switch. Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any Remove snow as soon as possible after it falls.
Move snowthrower to a level surface. Loosen the (4) flange bolts securing both skids to the auger side plates (Fig. 17) until the skids POTENTIAL HAZARD can be slid up and down easily. Rotating impeller or auger can cause injury. Next, loosen the carriage screws securing the WHAT CAN HAPPEN scraper to the auger housing (Fig.
Draining Gasoline Note: The scraper should be higher than 3/16 inch above the pavement if the pavement surfaces are cracked, rough Pull wire off spark plug and make sure wire does or uneven. not contact plug accidentally (Fig. 25). Move the skids down to sit flat on the ground Close fuel shut–off valve located under fuel tank and tighten the (4) flange bolts securing both (Fig.
Lubricating Snowthrower Position snowthrower on a level surface. Next, fill crankcase with oil: refer to Fill Crankcase With Oil, page 11. Wipe up any oil that may Lubricate moving parts of the snowthrower after have spilled. every 15 hours of operation. Pull wire off spark plug and make sure wire does not contact plug accidentally (Fig.
(Fig. 34). problem persists, bring unit to an Authorized Next, loop belt in front of center engine pulley, Toro Service Dealer for repair. making sure that belt is on inside of idler pulley and belt guide (Fig. 34).
Adjusting Auger/Impeller Drive Belt, page 17. If the problem persists, bring unit to an Authorized 12. Pull idler pulley outward and loop Toro Service Dealer for repair. auger/impeller drive belt in front of center engine pulley, making sure that belt is on inside IMPORTANT: Do not operate unit if auger of idler pulley and belt guide (Fig.
If linkage is adjusted correctly and problem IMPORTANT: A cracked, fouled or dirty persists, contact your local Authorized Toro spark plug must be replaced. Do not sand Service Dealer. blast, scrape or clean electrodes because grit may eventually release from the plug and fall into the cylinder.
Storage PREPARE THE FUEL SYSTEM: Add Toro Stabilizer/Conditioner to the fuel tank (one ounce per gallon of fuel). Run engine for five minutes to distribute conditioned fuel through fuel system. Stop engine, allow it to cool, and drain fuel tank or run engine until it stops.