Toro 38064, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Domestic English EN Form No 3326 370 Rev A 622 Power Throw Snowthrower Model No 38064 220000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...or 11 Before Starting 12 Filling the Engine Crankcase with Oil 12 Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline 12 Checking the Tire Pressure 13 Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule 13 Operation 13 Operating Controls 13 Removing the Carburetor Heater Box 14 Page Installing the Carburetor Heater Box 15 Starting the Engine 15 Stopping the Engine 16 Freewheeling or Self propel Drive 16 Snowthrowing Tips 16 Maint...

Page 3: ...from the ANSI OPEI B71 3 1995 standard and the ISO 8437 1989 standard Information or terminology specific to Toro snowthrowers is enclosed in parenthesis Training Read the operator s manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to operate the snowthrower Never allow ad...

Page 4: ... wheel weights counterweights and cabs Contact your Authorized Service Dealer for accessories available for your snowthrower Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handle Walk never run Maintenance and Storage Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure that the equipment is in safe wor...

Page 5: ...horized Service Dealer Do not change the governor settings on the engine When storing the snowthrower for more than 30 days drain the fuel from the fuel tank to prevent a potential hazard Store fuel in an approved fuel container Remove the key from the ignition switch before storing the snowthrower To ensure the best performance and safety purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessori...

Page 6: ...ny area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost 53 7670 1 Cutting dismemberment hazard in auger 63 3510 2 Chute direction control 94 8079 99 3214 1 Stop the engine before leaving the machine 2 Contact with the moving parts within the chute will cause serious injury never put your hand into the chute ...

Page 7: ... Tecumseh Part No 34418 1 Choke 2 Increasing scale Tecumseh Part No 35063 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: ...ger impeller drive control linkage Chute control rod assembly Rod and bracket worm gear and bracket 1 Bolt pyramidal washer and locknut 1 Installing the chute control rod Bolt 1 Locknut 1 Carriage bolt Rubber washer Friction plate Large flat washer Curved washer Locknut 1 1 1 1 1 1 Securing the chute deflector Ignition key 1 Starting and stopping the engine Power cord 1 Starting the engine Install...

Page 9: ...re that the handles are at the same height then tighten the handle fasteners securely 8 Slide the wheels inward and insert each axle pin through the hole in each wheel hub and through the inner hole of the axle Fig 4 1 3 2 473 Figure 4 1 Inner axle hole and wheel hub 2 Outer axle hole 3 Axle pin Note To use tire chains optional install the axle pins through the outer axle holes Installing the Spee...

Page 10: ...evis on the upper control rod Fig 7 649 1 2 5 3 4 6 Figure 7 1 Upper control rod 2 Jam nut 3 Clevis 4 Cotter pin 5 Clevis pin 6 Lower control rod 2 Align the holes in the clevis and the lower control rod and insert the clevis pin Fig 7 3 Check the distance between the top of the handgrip and the bottom of the auger impeller drive control lever Fig 8 The distance should be approximately four inches...

Page 11: ...ge 3 Loosely mount the worm gear and the bracket to the mounting flange with a bolt a pyramidal washer and a locknut as shown in Figure 10 4 Slide the worm gear into the teeth of the chute retaining ring and tighten the locknut Fig 10 5 Tighten the locknut that secures the chute control bracket Fig 9 6 Check the operation of the chute control rod and move the worm gear slightly outward if it binds...

Page 12: ...n the engine engine damage will result Drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads Full 9 Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline For best results use clean fresh lead free gasoline including oxygenated or reformulated gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher To ensure freshness purchase on...

Page 13: ...k more than 1 4 inch 6 millimeters from the top of the tank because the gasoline must have room to expand 4 Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline Checking the Tire Pressure Check the pressure of the tires because they are overinflated at the factory for shipping Reduce the pressure equally in both tires to between 12 and 15 psi 82 and 103 kPa Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule...

Page 14: ...ss the primer to pump a small amount of gasoline into the engine for improved cold weather starting Recoil Starter Fig 14 The recoil starter is on the back side of the engine Pull the recoil starter to start the engine Electric Starter Fig 15 Push the starter button to start the engine m 4516 1 2 4 3 Figure 15 1 Electric starter 2 Starter button 3 Receptacle 4 Power cord Power Cord Fig 15 Connect ...

Page 15: ...se clamp 3 Fuel shutoff valve 5 Rotate the choke Fig 14 to the On position 6 Insert the ignition key Fig 14 Important Do not use the primer or the choke if the engine has been running and is hot Excessive priming 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 three times pausing a moment between pu...

Page 16: ... can operate the snowthrower with the self propelling feature engaged or disengaged freewheeling When you insert the axle pins through the outer axle holes and not through the wheel hubs Fig 4 the snowthrower freewheels When you insert the axle pins through the holes in the wheel hubs and the inner axle holes Fig 4 and engage the traction control lever the snowthrower propels itself Snowthrowing T...

Page 17: ...ting position Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Initially Check the engine oil level 1 Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 18 Check the auger gearbox grease and add grease if necessary Refer to Checking the Auger Gearbox Grease on page 18 Adjust the skids and the scraper 2 Refer to Adjusting the Skids and the Scraper on page 19 Adjust th...

Page 18: ...he dipstick 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Move the snowthrower to a level surface to ensure an accurate oil level reading 3 Clean around the dipstick Fig 12 4 Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out Fig 12 5 Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth 6 Install the dipstick into the filler neck then remove it Note To ensure an accurate...

Page 19: ...13 5 Loosen the four flange nuts that secure both skids to the auger side plates Fig 20 until the skids slide up and down easily 651 1 3 2 Figure 20 1 Skid 2 2 Flange nuts 4 3 Auger side plate 2 6 Support the auger blades so that they are 1 8 inch 3 millimeters off the ground Fig 21 652 1 3 2 2 Figure 21 1 Scraper 2 Mounting screws 3 Auger blades 7 Check the scraper adjustment The scraper should b...

Page 20: ... 2 1 Figure 23 1 Roll pin 2 Drive assembly 7 With the drive assembly 1 8 inch 3 millimeters from the roll pin tighten the flange nuts that secure the speed selector plate 8 Shift the speed selector to the R Reverse position and back to third gear to check the adjustment 9 If the space between the roll pin and the drive assembly is more than 3 16 inch 5 millimeters repeat steps 4 through 7 10 Insta...

Page 21: ... 25 7 Tip the snowthrower forward and block it so that it cannot fall 8 Remove the four flange head bolts that secure the bottom cover to the frame and remove the cover Fig 26 m 2592 1 Figure 26 1 Flange head bolts 9 Disconnect the spring from the notch in the bottom edge of the side plate Fig 27 650 3 2 1 Figure 27 1 Notch in side plate 2 Spring 3 Large traction pulley The spring is under heavy t...

Page 22: ...the wire to the spark plug 5 Check the belt tension by operating the auger 6 If the belt still slips replace it Refer to Replacing the Auger Impeller Drive Belt on page 22 Important Do not operate the snowthrower if the auger and the impeller rotate when you disengage the auger impeller drive control lever Replacing the Auger Impeller Drive Belt If the auger impeller drive belt becomes worn oil so...

Page 23: ...o Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 24 4 Tip the snowthrower forward onto the auger impeller housing and block it so that it cannot fall 5 Remove the four flange head bolts that secure the bottom cover and remove the cover Fig 26 6 Lightly lubricate the snowthrower with light oil as shown in Figure 29 887 Figure 29 Important Do not excessively oil the snowthrower extra oil may enter the traction driv...

Page 24: ...ve and dangerous if inhaled If the product is stored in an area with an open flame the gasoline fumes may ignite and cause an explosion Do not store the snowthrower in a house living area basement or any other area where ignition sources may be present such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers furnaces and other like appliances Preparing the Fuel System 1 Add stabilizer conditioner to the...

Page 25: ...is not energized 3 Have a qualified electrician energize the power outlet Engine does not start or starts 1 The key is not in the ignition or 1 Insert the key into the ignition Engine does not start or starts hard 1 The key is not in the ignition or is in the Off position 1 Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the On position 2 The choke is in the Off position and the primer has not bee...

Page 26: ... and the carburetor heater box is on the snowthrower 7 Remove the carburetor heater box Engine runs but the snowthrower discharges snow poorly or not 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 pe...

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Page 28: ...uct by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products and the Toro Starting Guarantee on GTS engines This express warranty does not cover Cost of regular maintena...