Toro 38651, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...gure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product Write 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 precauti...

Page 2: ...ontrols quickly Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in reverse Preparation Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats s...

Page 3: ...ect discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit Disengage power to the collector impeller when snow thrower is transported or not in use Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of snow thrower such as wheel weights counterweights cabs etc Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on...

Page 4: ...in 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 Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories Sound Pressure This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator s ear of 93 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per EN 11201 Sound Power This ...

Page 5: ...queeze the lever to engage release the lever to disengage 2 Traction drive squeeze the lever to engage release the lever to disengage 4 Cutting dismemberment hazard impeller do not place your hand in the chute stop the engine before leaving the operator s position use the tool to clear the chute 6 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the snowthrower 8 Right turn control Tecums...

Page 6: ...quired Install the wheel clutch cable ends 3 No parts required Install the traction control linkage Carriage bolts 2 4 Locknuts 2 Install the chute control rod 5 Cable tie 1 Connect the wire to the headlight 6 No parts required Fill the engine with oil 7 No parts required Check the tire pressure 8 No parts required Check the skids 9 No parts required Check the operation of the traction drive 6 ...

Page 7: ...e sections Figure 3 1 Cables 2 Secure the upper handle with 4 handle bolts 4 curved washers and 4 locknuts from the loose parts bag Figure 4 Figure 4 2 Installing the Wheel Clutch Cable Ends Procedure 1 Unwrap the cable ends from the lower handle Figure 5 Figure 5 2 Route either the left or right cable end over the lower handle and insert the cable end into the hole in the corresponding wheel clut...

Page 8: ...htly tighten the cable clamp nut and check the gap again 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 for the other cable 3 Installing the Traction Control Linkage Procedure 1 Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the lower end of the speed control rod and insert the lower end of the rod into the lower link arm so that the bent end of the speed control rod faces rearward Figure 10 Figure 10 2 Secure the lower e...

Page 9: ...er fully rearward Note The discharge chute and deflector should face forward If they do not hold the blue trigger cap down but do not move the Quick Stick and rotate the discharge chute until they do 3 Align the flattened back end of the long chute control rod with the flattened front end of the short rod that extends from the control panel so that they nest together Figure 14 Figure 14 1 Short ro...

Page 10: ...owthrower comes with 26 oz of oil in the engine Note Before starting the engine check the oil level and add oil if necessary Max fill 26 oz 0 77 l type automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher For temperatures above 32 F 0 C use SAE 30W For temperatures between 0 F and 32 F 18 C to 0 C use SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W For air temperatures below 0 F 18 C use SA...

Page 11: ...C Turn the trunnion downward clockwise on the speed control rod Figure 11 D Connect the trunnion to the speed selector lever Figure 11 4 Release the traction lever 5 Move the speed selector to the Position 1 refer to Operating the Speed Selector 6 Squeeze the left hand traction lever to the hand grip Figure 19 The snowthrower should move forward If the snowthrower does not move or moves rearward c...

Page 12: ...ng the Fuel Tank 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 snowthrower on the ground before filling not in a vehicle or on an object Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold Wipe up spills Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or...

Page 13: ...lockwise to open it Figure 26 Figure 26 4 Rotate the choke to the On position Figure 27 Figure 27 5 Insert the ignition key Figure 28 Figure 28 6 Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time Figure 29 Figure 29 Note Take your glove off when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole 13 ...

Page 14: ...the power cord whenever you are not starting the snowthrower Stopping the Engine 1 Move the throttle to the Stop position Figure 30 Figure 30 2 Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Close the fuel shutoff valve by rotating it clockwise Figure 31 Figure 31 4 Pull the recoil starter 3 or 4 times This helps prevent the recoil starter from freezing up Operating the ...

Page 15: ... drive to both wheels This enables you to manually move the snowthrower backward without stopping to shift it into a reverse gear It also allows you to maneuver and transport the snowthrower more easily when the engine is not running Operating the Speed Selector The speed selector has 6 forward and 2 reverse gears To change speeds release the traction lever and shift the speed selector lever to th...

Page 16: ... when you release the trigger cap refer to Adjusting the Discharge Chute Latch Moving the Chute Deflector Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick forward to lower the chute deflector move it rearward to raise the chute deflector Figure 39 Figure 39 Unclogging the Discharge Chute If the auger impeller is running but there is no snow coming out of the discharge chute the discharge ch...

Page 17: ...it away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine Remove an obstruction from the discharge chute refer to Unclogging the Discharge Chute If necessary use a stick not your hands to remove an obstruction from the discharge chute Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge opening while operating the snowthrower Keep face hands feet and any other part of your body...

Page 18: ...hex shaft Inspect the spark plug Replace and or gap it if necessary Yearly or before storage Check the air pressure in the tires and inflate them to 17 20 psi 116 137 kPa Drain the gasoline and run the engine to dry out the fuel tank and the carburetor at the end of the season Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect and replace the traction drive belt and or the auger impeller drive belt if nece...

Page 19: ...sides until the skids slide up and down easily Figure 42 Figure 42 1 Skid 4 Push down on the handles to allow the pivoting scraper to move fully forward then set the front of the snowthrower down so that the front edge of the pivoting scraper contacts the ground Figure 43 Figure 43 1 Pivoting scraper 5 Move the skids down until they are even with the ground Note For a smooth surface you can set th...

Page 20: ...y adjusted do the following steps 1 Loosen the jam nut 2 Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle to adjust the pin until it is the proper gap from the front edge of the slot 3 Tighten the jam nut Figure 45 Figure 45 1 Jam nut 2 Turnbuckle Checking and Adjusting the Auger Impeller Cable Service Interval After the first 2 hours Inspect the auger impeller cable and adjust it if necessary Yearly Inspect the ...

Page 21: ...int of overflow Note Do not use synthetic oil 6 Install the pipe plug in the gearbox Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval After the first 2 hours Yearly If possible run the engine just before changing the oil because warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants Max fill 26 oz 0 77 l type automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher For temperat...

Page 22: ...y Inspect the spark plug Replace and or gap it if necessary Use a Champion RN4C or equivalent spark plug 1 Clean around the base of the spark plug 2 Remove the spark plug 3 Examine the spark plug and replace it if it is cracked fouled dirty or if the electrodes are worn Important Do not clean the electrodes because grit could enter the cylinder and damage the engine 4 Set the gap between the elect...

Page 23: ...ve belt or the traction drive belt becomes worn oil soaked or otherwise damaged go to www Toro com for additional service information or have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the belt Replacing the Headlight Bulb Use a GE 892 16W halogen light bulb Do not touch the bulb with your hands or allow dirt or moisture to come into contact with the bulb 1 Remove the wire connector from the back of the...

Page 24: ...d allow it to cool 10 Remove the ignition key 11 Disconnect the spark plug wire 12 Remove the spark plug add 1 oz 30 ml of oil through the spark plug hole and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off season 13 Loosely install the spark plug 14 Dispose of any unused fuel properly Recycle it according to local c...

Page 25: ...ow or too high 9 Add or drain oil to adjust the oil level in the engine crankcase to the Full mark on the dipstick 1 The choke is in the On position 1 Move the choke to the Off position 2 The fuel shutoff valve is not completely open 2 Open the fuel shutoff valve 3 The fuel tank is nearly empty or contains stale fuel 3 Drain and fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline not more than 30 days old If t...

Page 26: ...ed Service Dealer Discharge chute either does not lock into place or does not move 1 The discharge chute latch is not properly adjusted 1 Adjust the discharge chute latch 1 The skids and or scraper are not properly adjusted 1 Adjust the skids and or the scraper Snowthrower does not properly clear the snow off the surface 2 The pressure in the tires is not equal 2 Check and adjust the pressure in o...

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Page 28: ...f 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 your seller or the Service Dealer If for any reason you are dissatis ed with the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact the Toro importer or contact us at Custome...