Toro 38540, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual FORM NO 3319 428 824 Power Shift Snowthrower Model No 38540 8900001 Up ...

Page 2: ...The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING ...

Page 3: ...serial number decal 163 1 2 3 5 5 4 1 Auger housing 2 Engine frame 3 Impeller pulley 4 Idler pulley assembly 5 Mounting screws 2 164 1 2 3 1 Lower belt cover shown from bottom 2 Mounting tabs 3 Flange head capscrew 166 3 2 1 1 Upper belt cover 2 Cable cover 3 Flange head capscrew 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 4: ...ission lever 5 Locknut 6 Jam nut 7 Gear shift lever 8 Power Shift slot 168 1 2 3 4 1 Discharge chute 2 Plastic chute retainer 3 Chute retainer plate 4 Chute ring 1 2 5 4 3 170 1 Gear bracket 2 Carriage bolt flat washer locknut 3 Worm gear 4 Chute gear rod 5 Mounting flange 5 6 7 ...

Page 5: ...71 2 3 1 Scraper 2 Carriage bolt 3 Auger blades 5 474 2 1 3 3 4 1 Flange bolts 2 Skid 3 Flat washers 4 Locknut 5 Sideplate 178 1 171 1 Pipe plug 3 2 1 933 1 Dipstick 2 Filler hole 3 Fuel tank cap 8 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 6: ...rive control 3 Speed shift control 4 Ignition switch 5 Discharge chute control 3 1 2 935 1 Throttle 2 Choke 3 Primer 1 931 2 3 1 Fuel shut off valve 2 Hose clamp 3 Fuel line 2 1 176 1 Deflector handle 2 Discharge chute 934 1 1 Recoil starter 13 14 15 16 17 ...

Page 7: ...v 937 1 2 1 Mounting screw 2 Heater box 178 179 1 Axle pin 2 Inner axle hole 3 Outer axle hole and wheel hub 1 181 1 Drive chain 1 182 1 Drain cap 18 19 20 21 22 23 ...

Page 8: ...n cable inner cable 3 Mounting bracket 4 Jam nut 1 184 2 1 8 min 3 mm 1 Impeller idler arm 2 Brake arm 1 3 4 5 7 6 2 8 185 1 Idler pulley assembly 2 Flange head capscrews 2 3 Capscrew lockwasher 4 Half sheave 5 Auger impeller belt 6 Traction belt 7 Middle pulley section 8 Idler pulley 2 24 25 26 27 ...

Page 9: ...vii 1 8 3 8 DEFLECTION 186 1 2 187 1 Transmission 2 Transmission frame 189 1 1 Flange head capscrews 932 1 Spark plug wire 0 30 0 76 mm 110 28 29 30 31 32 ...

Page 10: ...ed with your new product so feel free to contact your local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service genuine Toro parts or other information you may require Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or the factory always know the model and serial numbers of your product These numbers will help the Service Dealer or Service Representative provide exact information about your specif...

Page 11: ...signed and tested to offer reasonably safe service however failure to comply with the following instructions MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY Before Operating 1 Read and understand the contents of this manual before operating the snowthrower Become familiar with all controls and know how to stop engine and snowthrower quickly 2 Never allow children to operate the snowthrower Adults should operate the...

Page 12: ...r all moving parts to stop Remove key from switch if snowthrower will be left unattended 15 Allow engine to warm up outdoors before clearing snow 16 Operate the snowthrower only when there is good visibility or light Always maintain secure footing and balance and keep a firm grip on the handles especially when operating in reverse Walk never run 17 Be attentive when using the snowthrower and stay ...

Page 13: ... prevent freeze up of the collector impeller 31 Allow engine to cool before storing in an enclosure such as a garage or storage shed NEVER STORE SNOWTHROWER IN HOUSE LIVING AREA OR BASEMENT BECAUSE GASOLINE AND FUMES ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE EXPLOSIVE AND DANGEROUS IF INHALED Do not store snowthrower near any open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark 32 When storing the snowthrower ...

Page 14: ...ecome familiar with all controls and know how to stop the engine quickly BEFORE OPERATING OPERATOR S POSITION CAUTION IMPROPER USE MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF FINGERS HANDS OR FEET HIGH SPEED IMPELLER WITHIN 2 INCHES OF LOW SPEED AUGER HAS MOVING PINCH POINT CLOSE TO OPENING 1508 OPENING 472 ...

Page 15: ...o 53Ć7670 NEXT TO PRIMER Part No 94 2572 ON CHUTE Part No 94 8079 ALONGSIDE THROTTLE Part No 63Ć3190 ON ENGINE BASE AND RIGHT HANDLE Part No 66Ć6860 ON ENGINE Part No 66Ć6840 ON ENGINE Part No 63Ć2410 ON CONTROL PANEL Part No 66Ć6850 ON LEVER Part No 63Ć3050 ...

Page 16: ... Carriage bolt 5 16 18 x 1 lg 1 Install Chute Control Gear page 9 Flat washer 1 Locknut 5 16 1 Skid 2 I ll Skid Flange head capscrew 5 16 18 x 3 4 lg 2 Install Skids page 9 Flat washer 2 Install Skids page 9 Locknut 5 16 2 Key 1 Use in Ignition Switch Registration card 1 Use to register product with factory Specifications and design subject to change without notice Accessories Description Part Num...

Page 17: ...g 4 Install Shift Rod Fig 5 1 Insert upper shift rod ball joint stud through front of shift bracket and secure with 3 8 24 locknut Note Shift rod to be positioned with bend rearward 2 Insert bottom ball joint stud through right side of transmission lever and secure with 3 8 24 locknut 3 Shift into 2nd gear and check shift rod alignment with Power Shift slot Note If gear shift lever is not aligned ...

Page 18: ... Assemble both skids so that washers are between skids and sideplates Fig 9 Do not tighten bolts 4 Install 2 flange bolts thru front slots in skids and thru sideplates Install flat washers and locknuts on inside of sideplates Do not tighten bolts Note The following steps adjust the skids for paved surfaces For gravel or crushed rock surfaces refer to Adjusting Skids page 14 5 Manually move wheels ...

Page 19: ...POTENTIAL HAZARD In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive WHAT CAN HAPPEN A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you others and cause property damage HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors in an open area when the engine is cold Wipe up any gasoline that spills Do not fill the fuel tank completely full Add gasoline to the fuel tan...

Page 20: ... two reverse and also controls power shifting of wheels To select speeds move shift control to desired position Note Before shifting gears into or out of reverse or when using the Power Shift feature the traction drive control must be released On the go shifting may be accomplished between any of the FORWARD speeds without releasing the traction drive control Auger Lock Up Fig 13 When the auger im...

Page 21: ...t 7 Grasp recoil starter handle Fig 17 and pull it out slowly until positive engagement results then pull vigorously to start the engine Keep firm grip on starter handle and return the rope slowly Note If engine does not start or if temperature is 10_ F or below additional priming may be required After each additional prime try to start the engine before priming again 8 After engine starts immedia...

Page 22: ...ove key from the switch 2 Remove snow as soon as possible after it falls This produces best snow removal results 3 When in the rear Power Shift position push down on handles to increase traction if necessary 4 Discharge snow downwind whenever possible and overlap each swath to ensure complete snow removal If wheels slip shift into a lower gear to reduce forward speed 5 In some snow and cold weathe...

Page 23: ...ates 5 Next loosen the carriage bolts securing the scraper to the auger housing 6 Support the auger blades so that the auger is 1 8 1 4 inch off the ground 7 Move the scraper so that it contacts the flat surface all the way across then tighten the two rear flanged cap screws securing scraper and skids to the side plates This temporarily locks the scraper in the proper position so that the remainde...

Page 24: ...y flammable WHAT CAN HAPPEN Gasoline can be ignited and cause serious personal injury HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Drain gasoline outdoors Drain gasoline from a cold engine only Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled Do not drain gasoline near any open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark DO NOT SMOKE a cigar cigarette or pipe when handling gasoline 2 Place a clean drain pan unde...

Page 25: ...CKING IMPELLER CABLE ADJUSTMENT Depress the auger impeller control lever on the right hand grip Hold the lever and insert a 010 25 mm feeler gauge between a coil in the center of the spring Fig 24 Adjust the cable to achieve 010 25 mm gap between the coils 4 Loosen upper jam nut securing auger impeller cable to mounting bracket Fig 25 5 Rotate bottom jam nut upward to increase belt tension 6 Tight...

Page 26: ...ews securing idler pulley assembly to engine frame Remove idler pulley assembly 5 Remove capscrew and lockwasher securing half sheave to front of pulley assembly 6 Slide half sheave and auger impeller belt off crankshaft and remove belt from impeller pulley 7 If replacing traction belt slide middle pulley section and belt off crankshaft and remove belt from transmission pulley 8 On control cable w...

Page 27: ... is not aligned with Power Shift slot in control panel Fig 5 inset shift rod length must be adjusted as follows A Disconnect ball joint from transmission lever and loosen jam nut B Rotate ball joint up or down until gear shift lever is aligned with Power Shift slot C Reinstall ball joint to transmission lever and tighten jam nut Replacing Spark Plug Use a Champion RJ 19LM spark plug or equivalent ...

Page 28: ... the snowthrower Touch up chipped surfaces with paint Toro Re Kote paint is available from an Authorized TORO Service Dealer Sand affected areas before painting and use a rust preventative to prevent metal parts from rusting 5 Tighten all screws and nuts If any part is damaged repair or replace it 6 Cover snowthrower and store in a clean dry place out of the reach of children NEVER STORE SNOWTHROW...

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Page 32: ... Your State Law Relate To This Warranty 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 D Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as filters fuel lubricants tuneĆup parts blade sharpening brake and clutch adjustments D Any product or part which has been alte...