Toro 38567, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...e the numbers in the space provided Figure 1 1 Model and serial number location Model No Serial No This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol Figure 2 which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions Figure 2 1 Safety alert symbol This manual uses 2 words to highlight informati...

Page 2: ...y manufacturer Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine Let the engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear the snow Operation Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Exer...

Page 3: ...ing cleaning repairing and inspecting the machine and before unclogging the discharge chute stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop Before leaving the operating position stop the engine remove the ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop If a shield safety device or decal is damaged illegible or lost repair or replace it before beginning operation Also tighte...

Page 4: ...tor blades release the control bar 115 5698 Order part no 117 9121 1 Cutting dismemberment hazards impeller and auger do not place your hand in the chute remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 117 9102 Order part no 117 6036 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual 6 Engine switch Off 2 Cutting dismemberment hazard impeller stop the engine before l...

Page 5: ...ne before leaving the machine 7 Primer 3 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 8 Push the primer three times to prime the engine 4 Fuel spill hazard do not tip machine backward 9 Read the Operator s Manual before checking engine oil level 5 Engine switch On 10 Plug the machine in to power the electric starter 5 ...

Page 6: ... knobs pull out the U shaped handle locks until you can move the handle freely and rotate the handle to the operating position Figure 4 Figure 4 1 U shaped handle lock 2 2 Handle knobs 2 Insert the end of the U shaped handle lock into the open hole in the handle and tighten the handle knobs until they are snug Figure 5 Figure 5 Important Ensure that you do not pinch or kink the control cable or th...

Page 7: ...the engine with oil Note The bottle of oil may contain more than is required Do not overfill the engine Max fill 20 oz 0 6 l type automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SJ SL or higher Use Figure 8 below to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected Figure 8 1 Using SAE 30 at outdoor temperatures below 40 F 4 C will result in hard starting 2 Us...

Page 8: ...2 Oil fill cap 6 Recoil start handle 13 Chute deflector 7 Primer Operation Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline place the container and or machine on the ground before filling not in...

Page 9: ...sh for up to 6 months Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval Before each use or daily Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary 1 Move the machine to a level surface 2 Clean around the oil fill cap Figure 12 Figure 12 1 Oil fill cap 3 Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove it 4 If the oil level is low keep the machine in the operating position and carefully pour oil into the crankca...

Page 10: ...t Excessive priming may flood the engine and prevent it from starting 4 Connect an extension cord to a power source and the machine and push the electric start button model 38569 only Figure 17 or pull the recoil start handle Figure 18 Figure 17 Note Use only a UL listed 16 gauge extension cord recommended for outdoor use that is not longer than 50 feet 15 m WARNING The electrical cord can become ...

Page 11: ... the starter before attempting to start the machine 5 While the engine is running push in the choke lever slowly 6 Unplug the extension cord from the power source and the machine model 38569 only CAUTION If you leave the machine plugged into a power source someone can inadvertently start the machine and injure people or damage property model 38569 only Unplug the power cord whenever you are not st...

Page 12: ...blades inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers Never use your hand to clean out the 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 not your hands Figure 24 Figure 24 Preventing Freeze up after Use Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent m...

Page 13: ...ine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position Recommended Maintenance Schedule s Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first hour Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary After the first 2 hours Change the engine oil Before each use or daily Check the engine oil level and add o...

Page 14: ...andle Figure 25 Note Moving the Z fitting higher decreases the gap between the control 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 Note After extended use the drive belt may wear and lose its proper belt tension If the drive belt slips continu...

Page 15: ...n under the oil drain plug remove the oil drain plug and tip the machine backward and drain the used oil in the oil drain pan Figure 29 Figure 29 4 After draining the used oil return the machine to the operating position 5 Install the oil drain plug and tighten it securely 6 Clean around the oil fill cap Figure 30 Figure 30 1 Oil fill cap 7 Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove it Figure 30 8 With t...

Page 16: ...nd wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Rotate the discharge chute so that it faces forward 3 Remove the discharge chute the discharge chute handle and the chute seal by removing the 3 large screws and one small screw Figure 33 Figure 33 1 Fuel tank cap 4 Small screw 2 Large screws 3 5 Chute seal 3 Discharge chute 4 Remove the 4 screws that secure the shroud Figure 34 Figure 34 1 Screw 4 3 Spark pl...

Page 17: ...3 Connect the wire to the spark plug Note Ensure that the breather tube is routed above the spark plug wire as shown in Figure 36 Figure 36 1 Breather tube 2 Carburetor drain bolt 14 Remove the fuel tank cap 15 Install the shroud with the screws you removed in step 4 Note Ensure that the upper and lower shrouds fit together in the side grooves 16 Install the fuel tank cap 17 Install the chute seal...

Page 18: ...ure 38 1 Cable clamps 2 Position the Quick Shoot control between the two arrows located on the right hand side of the upper handle Figure 39 Figure 39 1 Arrows 3 Rotate the discharge chute so that it faces straight ahead and the arrow on the back of the discharge chute aligns with the arrow on the shroud Figure 40 Figure 40 4 Hold the discharge chute in the straight ahead position pull the lower c...

Page 19: ...ng forward until you remove the slack in the cable and tighten the screw on the upper cable clamp securely Figure 42 Figure 42 1 Upper cable casing Note Do not over tension the cables If the cables are over tensioned the Quick Shoot will be hard to operate 19 ...

Page 20: ...ngine start it a third time and run the engine until it will not start 6 Drain the fuel in the carburetor through the carburetor drain bolt Figure 36 into an approved gasoline container 7 Dispose of unused fuel properly Recycle it according to local codes or use it in your automobile 8 While the engine is still warm change the engine oil Refer to Changing the Engine Oil 9 Remove the spark plug 10 ...

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Page 22: ...The Toro Company and its affiliate Toro Warranty Company jointly warrant to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations for a period of two years Failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered The use of add on or modified parts can b...

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Page 24: ...e of the product If for any reason it is impossible for you to contact your seller you may contact any Toro Authorized Distributor to arrange service 2 Bring the product and your proof of purchase sales receipt to the Service Dealer If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact us at Customer Care Department Consumer Division The ...