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Form No. 3358-477 Rev

 D

CCR

®

6053 Quick Clear™ Snowthrower

Model No. 38576—Serial No. 280000001 and Up

Model No. 38577—Serial No. 280000001 and Up

Operator's Manual

Introduction

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury
and product damage. You are responsible for operating
the product properly and safely.

You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a
dealer, or to register your product.

Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model
and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 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
precautions.

Figure 2

1.

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.

Safety

This snowthrower meets or exceeds the ISO
standard 8437 in effect at the time of production.

Read and understand the contents of this manual
before the engine is ever started.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert

you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
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.

Training

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before operating this
unit. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop
the unit and disengage the controls 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.

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

© 2008—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420

Register at www.Toro.com.

Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA

All Rights Reserved

Summary of Contents for 38576

Page 1: ...is manual uses 2 words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention Safety This snowthrower meets or exceeds the ISO standard 8437 in effect at the time of production Read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started This is the safety alert symbol It is used ...

Page 2: ...Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow Operation Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic After striking a foreign object stop the engine remove the ignition key thorou...

Page 3: ...nowthrower 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 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 tighten any loose fasteners Do not use the snowthrower...

Page 4: ... switch On 6 Engine switch Off 7 Primer 8 Push the primer three times to prime the engine 9 Plug the machine in to power the electric starter 110 9363 1 Choke 114 1711 1 Cutting dismemberment hazard rotor blades do not place your hand in the chute remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 114 3753 Model 38576 only 1 Warning read the Operator s Man...

Page 5: ...ll out the U shaped handle locks until you can move the handle freely and rotate the handle to the operating position Figure 3 Figure 3 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 4 Figure 4 Important Ensure that you do not pinch or kink the control cable or the Quick S...

Page 6: ...f oil may contain more than is required Do not overfill the engine Max fill 21 oz 0 62 l type automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SJ SL or higher For temperatures above 32 F 0 C use SAE 30 For temperatures between 0 F and 32 F 18 C and 0 C use SAE 5W30 or SAE 10 For temperatures below 0 F 18 C use SAE 0W30 1 Move the snowthrower to a level surface 2 Clean around the oil ...

Page 7: ...gine is cold Wipe up spills Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks Store gasoline in an approved fuel container out of the reach of children Filling the Fuel Tank Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded gasoline Figure 9 Figure 9 1 1 4 inch 6 mm Important Do not use E85 or E20 fuel Alternative fuels with high alcohol content can cause hard starting poor engine perform...

Page 8: ...3 times with your thumb holding the primer in a for a second before releasing it each time Figure 13 Figure 13 Note Remove your glove when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole Important Do not use the primer or the choke if the engine has been running and is hot Excessive priming may flood the engine and prevent it from starting 4 Connect an extension cord to a pow...

Page 9: ...running push in the choke lever slowly 6 Unplug the extension cord from the power source and the snowthrower model 38577 only If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a power outlet someone can inadvertently start the snowthrower and injure people or damage property model 38577 only Unplug the power cord whenever you are not starting the snowthrower Engaging the Rotor Blades To engage the rotor b...

Page 10: ...om any ice buildup With the ignition key in the Off position pull the recoil starter handle several times or push the electric start button once model 38577 only to prevent the recoil and electric starters from freezing up In 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 con...

Page 11: ... Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the drive belt and replace it if necessary Yearly or before storage Prepare the snowthrower for storage Adjusting the Control Cable Checking the Control Cable Service Interval After the first hour Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary Yearly Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary Move the control bar back toward the handle to remo...

Page 12: ...sert the upper end of spring into this hole 4 Upper end of spring Note The belt may slip squeal in wet conditions to dry out the drive system start the rotor and run it without a load for 30 seconds Inspecting the Rotor Blades Service Interval Yearly Inspect the rotor blades and have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor blades and scraper if necessary Before each session inspect the roto...

Page 13: ...properly at a local recycling center Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval Yearly Service the spark plug and replace it if necessary Use a Champion RN4C spark plug or equivalent 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Wait until the engine has fully cooled After the engine has been running the muffler and other engine components will be very hot and will severely burn you if ...

Page 14: ...Set the gap on the plug to 0 030 inch 0 76 mm Figure 31 Figure 31 1 Center electrode insulator 3 Air gap not to scale 2 Side electrode 9 Install the spark plug and tighten the plug securely 10 Connect the wire to the spark plug 11 Tip the snowthrower forward onto its front to make installing the exhaust baffle easier Figure 32 Figure 32 12 From the rear left position insert the exhaust baffle up i...

Page 15: ... cover Figure 34 Figure 34 16 Secure the exhaust baffle using the small side screw that you previously removed Figure 35 Figure 35 1 Small side screw here Replacing the Drive Belt If drive belt becomes worn oil soaked excessively cracked frayed or otherwise damaged replace the belt 1 Remove the drive belt cover by removing the 3 bolts as shown in Figure Figure 36 15 ...

Page 16: ...positioned just above the rotor shaft Figure 36 6 Install the rotor pulley onto the rotor shaft Figure 36 7 Install the curved washer and the rotor pulley bolt and tighten them securely Figure 36 Note The concave side of the curved washer goes against the outside of the pulley 8 Install the brake spring onto the idler arm Figure 37 9 Install the drive belt cover with the bolts you removed in step ...

Page 17: ... the discharge chute in the straight ahead position pull the lower cable casing downward until you remove the slack in the cable and tighten the screw on the lower cable clamp securely Figure 42 Figure 42 1 Lower cable casing 5 Pull the upper cable casing forward until you remove the slack in the cable and tighten the screw on the upper cable clamp securely Figure 43 Figure 43 1 Upper cable casing...

Page 18: ...il it will not start 6 Dispose of unused fuel properly Recycle it according to local codes or use it in your automobile Note Do not store stabilized gasoline for more than 90 days 7 While the engine is still warm change the engine oil Refer to Changing the Engine Oil 8 Remove the spark plug 9 Squirt 2 teaspoons of oil into the spark plug hole 10 Install the spark plug by hand and then tighten it s...

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Page 20: ...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...

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