Toro 38086, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Domestic English EN Form No 3326 374 Rev A 824 XL Power Throw Snowthrower Model No 38086 220000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...the Chute Control Gear 12 Installing the Skids 13 Before Starting 14 Filling the Engine Crankcase with Oil 14 Page Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline 14 Checking the Tire Pressure 15 Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule 15 Operation 15 Operating Controls 15 Removing the Carburetor Heater Box 16 Installing the Carburetor Heater Box 17 Starting the Engine 17 Stopping the Engine 18 Freewheeling or Sel...

Page 3: ...id possible injury or death Improperly using or maintaining this snowthrower could result in injury or death To reduce this potential comply with the following safety instructions Safe Operating Practices The following instructions have been adapted from the ANSI OPEI B71 3 1995 standard and the ISO 8437 1989 standard Information or terminology specific to Toro snowthrowers is enclosed in parenthe...

Page 4: ...e capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when moving in reverse Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit Disengage the power to the auger impeller when the snowthrower is being transported or when not in use Use only attachments and accessories appr...

Page 5: ...ankcase while the engine is running Perform only those maintenance instructions described in this manual Before performing any maintenance service or adjustment stop the engine remove the key and disconnect the wire from the spark plug Keeping the wire away from the spark plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine If major repairs are ever needed contact your Authorized Service ...

Page 6: ... with all controls and know how to stop the engine quickly Before Operating Operator s Position 472 Caution Improper use may result in loss of fingers hands or feet impeller within two inches of the opening The low speed auger has a moving pinch point close to the opening 1508 There is a high speed ...

Page 7: ...ger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost 53 7670 1 Cutting dismemberment hazard in auger 94 8079 99 5953 100 3340 1 Forward drive speed settings 2 Speed selector 3 Reverse drive speed settings Tecumseh Part No 35077 1 Key ignition 2 Engage to start the engine 3 Disengage to stop the engine 4 Fast 5 Increasing scale 6 Slow 7 Stop the engine ...

Page 8: ...s 4 g y Speed selector rod 1 Cotter pin 1 Installing the speed selector rod Flat washer 1 g Spring 1 Installing the traction rod Flange locknut 1 Installing the traction rod Lower link 1 Flange nut 1 Installing the auger impeller drive control linkage Flange locknut 1 Discharge chute 1 Chute retainers 3 I t lli th di h h t Chute retainer plates 3 Installing the discharge chute Screws 3 Locknuts 3 ...

Page 9: ...bly 3 Hold the left side of the handle assembly in the installation position and insert the upper traction rod through the loop in the lower traction rod Fig 3 1 m 2669 2 Figure 3 1 Lower traction rod 2 Upper traction rod Important Ensure that the chute control rod assembly is between the engine and the traction rod Fig 4 3 m 2665 2 1 4 Figure 4 1 Engine 2 Chute control rod 3 Traction rod 4 Side p...

Page 10: ...e hole in each wheel hub and through the inner hole of the axle Fig 5 1 3 2 473 Figure 5 1 Inner axle hole and wheel hub 2 Outer axle hole 3 Axle pin Note To use tire chains optional install the axle pins through the outer axle holes Installing the Speed Selector Rod 1 Pull the speed selector arm Fig 6 to the most outward position 3 2 1 m 2672 4 Figure 6 1 Speed selector arm 2 Cotter pin 3 Flat wa...

Page 11: ...ntrol lever is approximately five inches 12 7 centimeters as shown in Figure 10 1 4 m 2628 2 3 Figure 10 1 Traction control lever 2 Approximately five inches 12 7 centimeters 3 Three to four inches 7 6 to 10 2 centimeters 4 Handgrip 4 Move the speed selector Fig 19 into fifth gear 5 Slowly pull the snowthrower backward while slowly pressing the traction control lever toward the handgrip Note The a...

Page 12: ...eters as shown in Figure 12 Note If the force does not noticeably increase remove the belt cover refer to steps 1 and 2 of Replacing the Auger Impeller Drive Belt on page 25 and measure two inches five centimeters above the handgrip at the point where you remove the slack from the auger impeller drive belt 7 Adjust the flange nut and the flange locknut Fig 11 if necessary to obtain the proper dime...

Page 13: ...r and move it slightly outward Installing the Skids 1 Check the air pressure in the tires refer to Checking the Tire Pressure on page 15 2 Move the snowthrower to a flat surface and ensure that the scraper Fig 16 is parallel to the ground If it is not adjust the scraper refer to Adjusting the Skids and the Scraper on page 21 1 171 Figure 16 1 Scraper 3 Remove the two flange bolts and flat washers ...

Page 14: ...e to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and run the engine engine damage will result Drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads Full 9 Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline For best results use clean fresh lead free gasoline in...

Page 15: ...ch 6 millimeters from the top of the tank because the gasoline must have room to expand 4 Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline Checking the Tire Pressure Check the pressure of the tires because they are overinflated at the factory for shipping Reduce the pressure equally in both tires to between 12 and 15 psi 82 and 103 kPa Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule Review the Recomm...

Page 16: ...ather starting Fuel Shutoff Valve Fig 21 Close the valve by rotating it clockwise Open the valve by rotating it counterclockwise Close the valve when you do not use the snowthrower 726 3 2 1 Figure 21 1 Fuel line 2 Hose clamp 3 Fuel shutoff valve Recoil Starter Fig 22 The recoil starter is on the back side of the engine Pull the recoil starter to start the engine 934 1 Figure 22 1 Recoil starter E...

Page 17: ...e before you operate the snowthrower Use a stick not your hand to remove an obstruction from the auger impeller or the discharge chute 1 Connect the wire to the spark plug 2 Move the throttle to the Fast position 3 Release the auger impeller drive control lever and the traction control lever Fig 19 4 Open the fuel shutoff valve below the fuel tank Fig 21 5 Rotate the choke Fig 20 to the On positio...

Page 18: ...nsure that the auger and impeller do not rotate while the auger impeller drive control lever is in the Disengaged position Stand in the operating position and look around to the side of the auger housing Fig 26 A large screw head on the side of the auger housing rotates when the auger and impeller rotate Fig 26 If the auger and impeller rotate while the engine runs and the auger impeller drive con...

Page 19: ...n snowy and cold conditions some controls and moving parts may freeze Do not use excessive force when trying to operate frozen controls If you have difficulty operating any control or part start the engine and let it run for a few minutes Remove snow as soon as possible after it falls This produces the best snow removal results Always use the Fast throttle position when throwing snow Overlap each ...

Page 20: ...djusting the Auger Impeller Drive Belt on page 24 or to Replacing the Auger Impeller Drive Belt on page 25 10 Hours Check the auger gearbox oil level and add oil if necessary Refer to Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level on page 21 15 Hours Oil and grease the internal moving parts Refer to Lubricating the Snowthrower on page 26 25 Hours Change the engine oil Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on pag...

Page 21: ... SF SG SH or SJ Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and run the engine engine damage will result Drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads Full 9 Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level Check the auger gearbox initially after every ten operating hours and when you remove the snowt...

Page 22: ... Fig 24 3 Move the speed selector Fig 19 on the control panel to the R2 Reverse position 4 Remove the cotter pin and the flat washer Fig 6 5 Pull the speed selector rod out of the hole in the speed selector arm Fig 6 6 Adjust the forward speed by rotating the speed selector rod in the trunnion Fig 8 Note Lengthening the rod makes the forward speed faster shortening the rod makes the forward speed ...

Page 23: ...r and lock washer 2 4 Traction drive belt 5 Engine pulley 6 Auger impeller drive belt 7 Belt guide 8 Engine pulley sheave 9 Engine crankshaft bolt lock washer and washer 10 Large auger impeller pulley 11 Traction pulley 7 Remove the engine crankshaft bolt lock washer and washer Fig 31 8 Separate and remove the engine pulley sheave Fig 31 9 Remove the auger impeller drive belt leaving it looped aro...

Page 24: ...belt guide using two screws two washers and two lock washers 20 Check and adjust the belt guide and ensure that it does not contact any part of the engine pulley 21 Check and adjust the auger impeller drive control linkage Refer to steps 5 through 7 of Installing the Auger Impeller Drive Control Linkage on page 11 22 Install the idler pulley spring 23 Install the belt cover with the three bolts 24...

Page 25: ... Remove the two bolts two washers and two lock washers that secure the belt guide Fig 31 7 Remove the engine crankshaft bolt lock washer and washer Fig 31 8 Separate and remove the engine pulley sheave Fig 31 9 Remove the auger impeller drive belt Fig 31 10 Pull the idler pulley outward and install a new belt around the large auger impeller pulley Fig 31 11 Loop the belt in front of the engine pul...

Page 26: ...ts auger housing and block it so that it cannot fall 5 Remove the eight bolts that hold the back and the bottom covers in place and remove the covers Fig 35 m 2682 1 1 1 1 2 3 Figure 35 1 Bolts 2 Back cover 3 Bottom cover 6 Lightly lubricate the snowthrower with light oil as shown in Figures 36 and 37 m 2679 1 Figure 36 1 Axle gear m 3331 Figure 37 7 Wipe up any excess oil 8 Lightly grease the axl...

Page 27: ...t the gap between the electrodes on the spark plug at 0 030 in 0 76 mm as shown in Figure 39 110 1 Figure 39 1 0 030 in 0 76 mm 7 Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to 15 ft lb 20 4 N m If you do not have a torque wrench tighten the plug firmly 8 Connect the wire to the spark plug Emptying the Fuel Tank 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the wire fr...

Page 28: ...al codes or use it in your automobile Note Do not store stabilized gasoline for more than 90 days Preparing the Engine 1 While the engine is still warm change the engine oil Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 26 2 Remove the spark plug 3 Use an oil can to squirt two teaspoons of oil into the spark plug hole 4 Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to 15 ft lb 20 4 N m If you do no...

Page 29: ...n position and press the primer three times 3 The fuel shutoff valve is not open 3 Open the fuel shutoff valve 4 The throttle is not in the Fast position 4 Move the throttle to the Fast position 5 The fuel tank is empty or the fuel system contains stale fuel 5 Drain and or fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline not more than 30 days old If the problem persists contact your Authorized Service Deale...

Page 30: ...t at all 1 The throttle is not in the Fast position when throwing snow 1 Move the throttle to the Fast position 2 The snowthrower is moving too fast to clear the snow 2 Shift the snowthrower into a lower gear 3 You are trying to remove too much snow per swath 3 Reduce the amount of snow removed for per swath 4 You are trying to remove extremely heavy or wet snow 4 Don t overload the snowthrower wi...

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Page 32: ...uct by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Items and Conditions Not Covered 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 Cost of regular maintena...