Toro 38720, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...not follow the recommended precautions g000502 Figure 2 Safety alert symbol This manual uses 2 words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention This product complies with all relevant European directives for details please see the separate product specific Declaration of Conformity DOC she...

Page 2: ...ting the Skids 12 Inspecting the Throwing Edges 13 Changing the Engine Oil 13 Replacing the Spark Plug 15 Adjusting the Auger Cable 15 Adjusting the Transmission Cable 15 Checking the Tire Pressure 16 Storage 16 Preparing the Machine for Storage 16 Safety General Safety This machine complies with ANSI B71 3 specifications Read and understand the contents of this Operator s Manual before you start ...

Page 3: ... 3 times 3 Engage the choke 4 Pull the starter cord 5 Once the engine is running disengage the choke decal131 1785 131 1785 Order Part No 131 5921 1 Auger drive squeeze the lever to engage release the lever to disengage 4 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance away from the snowthrower 2 Warning read the Operator s Manual 5 Self propel drive push down on the handle to engage the self...

Page 4: ...Setup Unfolding the Handle g212678 Figure 4 Installing the Discharge Chute 1x 1x g209258 Figure 5 4 ...

Page 5: ...Checking the Engine Oil Level g215484 g214777 Figure 6 Adjusting the Tire Pressure g210347 g211051 Figure 7 5 ...

Page 6: ... caught in moving parts Always wear eye protection during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes from foreign objects that the machine may throw Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use the machine and remove all doormats sleds boards wires and other foreign objects If a shield safety device or decal is damaged illegible or missing repair or replace it bef...

Page 7: ...face hands feet and any other part of your body or clothing away from moving or rotating parts Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk never run Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes Never operate the machine without good visibi...

Page 8: ... auger release the auger lever Self Propelling the Machine To operate the self propel drive simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides and the machine automatically keeps pace with you Figure 13 Note You can self propel the machine with the auger engaged or disengaged g214714 Figure 13 8 ...

Page 9: ...inches off the pavement then lift the handles quickly to bump the front of the machine onto the pavement 4 Disengage the auger 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 if necessary until a stream of snow comes out of the discharge chute Important If you cannot unclog the discharge chute by bumping the front of the machine shut off the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and use a snow cleanout tool not inc...

Page 10: ... and snow from the machine Clean off any snow and ice from the base of the chute Rotate the discharge chute left and right to free it from any ice buildup With the ignition key in the OFF position pull the recoil start handle several times or connect the electrical cord to a power source and the machine and push the electric start button once to prevent the recoil starter and or the electric start...

Page 11: ...and scraper if necessary Change the engine oil Inspect the auger cable and adjust it if necessary Inspect the transmission cable and adjust it if necessary Check the tire pressure Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the drive belt and replace it if necessary Yearly or before storage Prepare the machine for storage Maintenance Safety Rea...

Page 12: ...not contact the paved surface Adjust the skids as needed to compensate for wear Figure 17 1 Loosen the skid bolts 2 Slide a 5 mm 3 16 inch board underneath the scraper Note Using a thinner board will result in a more aggressive scraper A thicker board will result in a less aggressive scraper 3 Lower the skids to the ground Note Ensure that the skids are flat on the ground 4 Tighten the skid bolts ...

Page 13: ...do not need to replace the throwing edges 2 The wear indicator hole is exposed replace both throwing edges Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval After the first 2 hours Yearly If possible run the engine for a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants Engine Oil Specifications Engine oil capacity 0 60 L 20 fl oz Oil viscosity Refer to Figu...

Page 14: ...eturn the machine to the operating position 4 Install the oil drain plug and tighten it securely 5 Clean around the oil fill cap 6 Use Figure 20 to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected g013802 Figure 20 g030449 g214777 Figure 21 14 ...

Page 15: ...1 0 76 mm 0 030 inch Adjusting the Auger Cable Service Interval After the first 2 hours Yearly If the drive belt slips or squeals under heavy load adjust the auger cable 1 Loosen the nut on the lower cable clamp but do not remove it Figure 24 g030444 Figure 24 1 Nut 3 Connector 2 Cable 4 Spring 2 Pull the cable up to remove some slack Figure 24 Important Do not remove all the slack from the cable ...

Page 16: ...wise fuel may leak out of the machine Do not store the machine with its handle tipped down onto the ground otherwise oil leaks into the engine cylinder and onto the ground and the engine does not start or run 1 On the last refueling of the season add fuel stabilizer to fresh fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer Important Do not store fuel longer than that suggested by the fuel stabilizer ma...

Page 17: ...side of the cylinder 13 Clean the machine 14 Touch up chipped surfaces with paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer Sand affected areas before painting and use a rust preventative to prevent the metal parts from rusting 15 Tighten any loose fasteners Repair or replace any damaged parts 16 Cover the machine and store it in a clean dry place out of the reach of children Allow the engine to...

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