Toro 38841, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ion 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 g000502 Figure 2 Safety alert symbol This manual uses 2 words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Not...

Page 2: ...w 11 Specifications 11 Attachments Accessories 11 Operation 12 Before Operation 12 Before Operation Safety 12 Filling the Fuel Tank 12 During Operation 12 During Operation Safety 12 Starting the Engine 13 Shutting Off the Engine 15 Operating the Handwarmers 15 Operating the Traction Drive 15 Using the Wheel Clutch Levers 16 Operating the Speed Selector 16 Operating the Auger Impeller Drive 16 Oper...

Page 3: ...et near moving parts on the machine Do not operate the machine without all guards and other safety protective devices in place and working Keep clear of any discharge opening Keep bystanders especially small children out of the operating area Never allow children to operate the machine Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located...

Page 4: ...he tool to clear the chute Model 38841 only decal125 1102 125 1102 1 Engine shut off 3 Variable speed control 2 Slow 4 Fast Model 38842 only decal131 6487 131 6487 1 Engine shut off 3 Fast 2 Slow decal133 8061 133 8061 decal136 7825 136 7825 1 Fuel 2 Fuel shutoff Order Part No 144 0333 decal144 0326 144 0326 1 Fast 3 Slow 2 Forward speed 4 Reverse speed 4 ...

Page 5: ...tion before servicing the machine 2 Squeeze the upper lever to engage the traction drive 6 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders away 3 Warning read the Operator s Manual 7 Squeeze the upper lever to engage the impeller 4 Cutting dismemberment of fingers or hand impeller blade do not place your hand in the chute shut off the engine before using the tool to clear the chute 8 Squeeze the lower lever ...

Page 6: ... the handle attach the cable clamp on the cable to the handle install the washer and the nut and tighten the nut by hand Figure 6 g001304 Figure 6 1 Cable clamp 2 Important Ensure that the curved side of the cable clamp is against the handle and that the cable is routed below the clamp bolt The cable must be in a straight line from the cable clamp to the point where it attaches to the wheel clutch...

Page 7: ...06 Figure 8 Note The gap should be approximately the thickness of a pencil 1 4 inch or 6 mm If it is greater loosen the cable clamp nut slide the cable jacket up slightly tighten the cable clamp nut and check the gap again 5 Repeat steps 2 through 5 for the other cable 3 Installing the Traction Control Linkage No Parts Required Procedure g263628 7 ...

Page 8: ...4 Installing the Chute Control Rod No Parts Required Procedure g252615 5 Installing the Snow Cleanout Tool No Parts Required Procedure g258663 8 ...

Page 9: ...case Before starting the engine check the oil level and add oil if necessary Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level page 20 7 Checking the Tire Pressure No Parts Required Procedure g252396 8 Checking the Skids and Scraper No Parts Required Procedure Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper page 20 9 ...

Page 10: ...C Turn the trunnion downward clockwise on the speed control rod D Connect the trunnion to the speed selector lever 4 Release the traction lever 5 Move the speed selector to Position 1 refer to Operating the Speed Selector page 16 6 Squeeze the left traction lever to the handgrip Figure 13 The machine should move forward If the machine does not move or moves rearward complete the following A Releas...

Page 11: ...hed to the handle Specifications Model Weight Length Width Height 124 7 kg 74 cm 38841 275 lb 160 cm 29 inches 114 cm 136 1 kg 84 cm 38842 300 lb 63 inches 33 inches 45 inches Attachments Accessories A selection of Toro approved attachments and accessories is available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro distribu...

Page 12: ...en flame or sparks Store fuel in an approved fuel container out of the reach of children When fuel is in the tank tip the machine only as directed in the instructions If you spill fuel on your clothing change your clothing immediately Filling the Fuel Tank Type Unleaded gasoline Minimum octane rating 87 US or 91 research octane outside the US Ethanol No more than 10 by volume Methanol None MTBE me...

Page 13: ... to clear snow at too fast a rate Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine Shut off the engine whenever you leave the operating position before clearing or unclogging the collector impeller or discharge chute and when making any repairs adjustments or inspections Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Starting the Engine Electric Sta...

Page 14: ...g322740 Figure 18 Recoil Start g257505 Figure 19 14 ...

Page 15: ...d the machine may move in the direction opposite of what you intended causing injury and or property damage Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it properly if necessary refer to 9 Checking the Operation of the Traction Drive page 9 for more information Important If the machine moves when the traction lever is in the released position check the traction cable refer to Checking and Adjusti...

Page 16: ...e to both wheels This enables you to manually move the machine backward without stopping to shift it into a reverse gear It also allows you to maneuver and transport the machine 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 the desired pos...

Page 17: ...p down and move the Quick Stick forward to lower the chute deflector move it rearward to raise the chute deflector Figure 29 g001016 Figure 29 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute WARNING If the auger impeller is running but there is no snow coming out of the discharge chute the discharge chute may be clogged Never use your hands to clear a clogged discharge chute This could result in personal injur...

Page 18: ...down under a load or the wheels slip shift the machine into a lower gear If the front of the machine rides up shift the machine into a lower gear If the front continues to ride up lift up on the handles After Operation After Operation Safety General Safety Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water heaters space heaters...

Page 19: ... 17 to 20 psi Drain the fuel 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 necessary Maintenance Safety Read the following safety precautions before performing any maintenance on the machine Shut off the engine remove the key and wait for a...

Page 20: ...s slide up and down easily g001570 Figure 31 1 3 mm 1 8 inch Important The auger blades must be supported above the ground by the skids 3 Ensure that the scraper is 3 mm 1 8 inch above and parallel to a level surface Note If the pavement is cracked rough or uneven adjust the skids to raise the scraper For gravel surfaces adjust the skids further down to prevent the machine from picking up rocks 4 ...

Page 21: ... the traction lever disengaged ensure that the bottom of the traction cable bracket is touching the frame of the machine Figure 30 g259431 Figure 32 If the bottom of the traction cable bracket is not touching the frame of the machine the left traction cable is not properly adjusted To adjust the traction cable do the following 1 Loosen the jam nut 2 Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle to until the ca...

Page 22: ...utch arm and the frame of the machine is 1 5 mm 1 16 inch as shown in Figure 35 g260108 Figure 35 1 1 5 mm 1 16 inch 3 Auger clutch arm 2 Frame 4 If the auger impeller cable is not properly adjusted do the following steps 5 Loosen the jam nut Figure 36 g322960 Figure 36 1 Jam nut 2 Turnbuckle 6 Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the tension on the cable Figure 36 7 Adjust the turnbuckle...

Page 23: ...ne under a heavy load If possible run the engine for a few minutes before changing the oil because warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants Engine oil capacity 0 95 L 32 fl oz Oil viscosity Refer to Figure 40 API service classification SJ or higher There is residual oil in the crankcase after you drain the oil Do not pour the entire capacity of oil into the crankcase Fill the crankcase ...

Page 24: ... 14 Recycle the used oil properly Lubricating the Hex Shaft Service Interval Yearly Lubricate the hex shaft Lightly lubricate the hex shaft yearly with automotive engine oil Figure 41 g019018 Figure 41 1 Hex shaft 3 Rubber wheel 2 Aluminum friction plate Important Do not get oil on the rubber wheel or the aluminum friction drive plate because the traction drive will slip Figure 41 1 Drain the fuel...

Page 25: ...emove and discard the old spark plug Note You will need a ratchet wrench extension to remove the spark plug 4 Set the gap between the electrodes on a new spark plug at 0 76 mm 0 030 inch as shown in Figure 45 g001029 Figure 45 1 0 76 mm 0 030 inch 5 Install the new spark plug tighten it firmly and attach the ignition wire to the spark plug Note Ensure that the ignition wire snaps completely into p...

Page 26: ...be present such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers furnaces and other appliances Do not tip the machine either forward or backward with fuel in the fuel tank otherwise fuel may leak out of the machine Do not store the machine with its handle tipped down onto the ground otherwise oil may leak into the engine cylinder and onto the ground and the engine may not start Storing the Machine 1 ...

Page 27: ...e and store it in a clean dry place out of the reach of children Removing the Machine from Storage Perform the annual maintenance procedures as given in the Recommended Maintenance Schedule refer to Maintenance page 19 27 ...

Page 28: ... The spark plug is pitted fouled or the gap is incorrect 7 Check the spark plug and adjust the gap if necessary Replace the spark plug if it is pitted fouled or cracked 8 The fuel vent cap is restricted 8 Remove the vent restriction or replace the fuel cap The engine does not start or starts hard 9 The engine oil level in the engine crankcase is too low or too high 9 Add or drain oil to adjust the...

Page 29: ...st the auger impeller drive belt refer to www Toro com for servicing information or take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer The engine runs but the machine discharges snow poorly or not at all 7 The auger impeller drive belt is worn or broken 7 Replace the auger impeller drive belt refer to www Toro com for servicing information or take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer The disc...

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