Toro 38078 - Table of Contents; Introduction

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 2001 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Warning
Important This engine is not equipped with a spark
arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine
on any forest–covered, brush–covered or grass–covered
land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty.
Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit.
Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged
or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
Contents
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Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Snowthrower Safety 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Handle Assembly 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Speed Selector Rod 9. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Traction Rod 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Auger/Impeller Drive Control
Linkage 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Chute Control Rod 11. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Engine Crankcase with Oil 12. . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline 12. . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Tire Pressure 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule 13. . . . . . . . .
Operation 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Controls 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Carburetor Heater Box 14. . . . . . . . .
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Installing the Carburetor Heater Box 15. . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freewheeling or Self-propel Drive 16. . . . . . . . . . . .
Snowthrowing Tips 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 18. . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil Level 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Auger Gearbox Grease 19. . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Skids and the Scraper 19. . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Speed Selector 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Traction Drive Belt 20. . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Traction Drive Belt 20. . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Drive Belt 22. . . . . . .
Replacing the Auger/Impeller Drive Belt 22. . . . . . .
Lubricating the Snowthrower 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Engine Oil 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Spark Plug 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Fuel Tank 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Fuel System 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Engine 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Snowthrower 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 28. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
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 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
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Figure 1
1. Location of the model and serial numbers