Toro 38472, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...duct 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 m...

Page 2: ...Adjusting the Control Cable 14 Inspecting the Rotor Blades 14 Changing the Engine Oil 14 Servicing the Spark Plug 15 Replacing the Drive Belt 17 Storage 18 Storing the Machine 18 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 the manual before you start the engine Mak...

Page 3: ...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 4: ...trol 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 knobs 3 Insta...

Page 5: ... 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 the engine wi...

Page 6: ...e 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 tighten it securely 5 Adjusting the Control Cable No Parts Required Checking the Control Cable Service Interval After the fir...

Page 7: ...rol 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 page 6 Note The belt may slip squeal in wet conditions to dry out the drive system start the rotor and run it without a load for 30 seconds Product Overview Figure 10 1 Control bar 6 Chute deflec...

Page 8: ...r around an open flame or sparks Store gasoline in an approved fuel container out of the reach of children For best results use only clean fresh unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher R M 2 rating method Oxygenated fuel with up to 10 ethanol or 15 MTBE by volume is acceptable Do not use ethanol blends of gasoline such as E15 or E85 with more than 10 ethanol by volume Performance p...

Page 9: ... shown in Figure 13 If you overfill the engine with oil remove the excess oil as directed in page 10 Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole and hand tighten it securely During Operation Safety 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 c...

Page 10: ...e electrical cord before plugging it into a power source If the cord is damaged do not use it to start the machine Replace the damaged cord immediately Unplug the power cord whenever you are not starting the machine 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 right Figure 16 Figure 16 1 Choke lev...

Page 11: ... the starter to cool before attempting to start it again If the engine does not start after the second series of attempts take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer for service Model 38473 only Note If the recoil starter does not operate properly it may be frozen Thaw out the starter before attempting to start the machine 5 While the engine is running move the choke lever gradually to the le...

Page 12: ...the chute deflector press the trigger on the chute deflector and move the chute deflector up or down Figure 24 Release the trigger to lock the chute deflector in place Figure 24 1 Trigger 2 Chute deflector Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute To clear the chute Shut the engine off Wait 10 seconds to be sure the rotor blades have stopped rotating Always use a clean out tool never use your hands Self ...

Page 13: ...n the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water heaters space heaters or clothes dryers Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure When storing the machine for more than 30 days refer to the Storage section for important details Preventing Freeze up after Use Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing Stop the eng...

Page 14: ... Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the machine is in safe working condition Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary Do not change the governor settings on the engine Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories Adjusting the Control Cable Refer to 5 Adjusting the Control Cable page 6 Inspecting the Rotor Blades Service ...

Page 15: ...ip the machine all the way forward onto its nose or fuel may leak out of the machine Max fill 0 35 L 12 oz 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 dipstick indicates that the engine oil level is correct as ...

Page 16: ...Figure 29 1 Center electrode insulator 3 Air gap not to scale 2 Side electrode 6 Install the spark plug and torque it to 27 30 N m 20 22 ft lb 7 Connect the wire to the spark plug 16 ...

Page 17: ... 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 wedged between the belt guide and the engine pulley 5 Insert a screwdriver into the hole in the belt guide as shown in Figure 32 and flex the belt guide toward the rotor pulley enough to pull the b...

Page 18: ...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 2 Small screw on carburetor C Wait for a few minutes until the fuel has drained then install the fuel cap and tighten the small screw on the carburetor Note Use a handheld...

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Page 22: ...pplication for certification The warranty period begins on the date the small off road engine equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser The warranted period is two years Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below the warranty on evaporative emissions related parts is as follows 1 Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written...

Page 23: ...ction System Air cleaner Intake manifold Crankcase vent and line s Purge line and fittings 3 Ignition System Spark plug s and wire s Magneto ignition system 4 Catalytic Exhaust System Catalytic converter Exhaust manifold Air injector system and valve s 5 Miscellaneous Items Used in Emission Control System Valves switches and linkages Connectors fittings and brackets 374 0299 Rev A ...

Page 24: ...s oil changes spark plugs light bulbs cable linkage or brake adjustments Any product or part which has been altered or misused or requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance Pickup and delivery charges Operational misuse neglect or accidents Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than an Authorized Toro Service Dealer Repairs necessary due to failure to foll...