Toro 38812 Manual

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove
1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensure
thattheHighAltitudeKithasbeeninstalled
sothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPAemission
regulations.TheHighAltitudeKitincreases
engineperformancewhilepreventingspark-plug
fouling,hardstarting,andincreasedemissions.
Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attachthe
high-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe
machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService
DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand
high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocate
adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite
atwww.Toro.comorcontactourToroCustomer
CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour
EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.Remove
thekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengineto
itsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe
engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperatean
enginethathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitude
useatloweraltitudes;otherwise,youcould
overheatanddamagetheengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas
beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe
followinglabel(Figure3).
decal127-9363
Figure3
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................6
1InstallingtheChute..........................................6
2InstallingtheUpperHandle..............................7
3InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage.............7
4InstallingtheChute-ControlRod......................7
5InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutTool....................8
6CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.........................9
7CheckingtheTirePressure..............................9
8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper....................10
9CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction
Drive.............................................................10
ProductOverview....................................................11
Specications..................................................12
Attachments/Accessories.................................12
Operation................................................................12
BeforeOperation.................................................12
BeforeOperationSafety...................................12
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................13
DuringOperation.................................................13
DuringOperationSafety...................................13
StartingtheEngine...........................................14
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................15
OperatingtheTractionDrive.............................15
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................16
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................16
OperatingtheQuickStick
®
...............................17
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................17
OperatingTips.................................................18
AfterOperation....................................................18
AfterOperationSafety......................................18
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................18
Maintenance...........................................................19
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........19
MaintenanceSafety..........................................19
PreparingforMaintenance...............................19
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper.........................................................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction
Cable............................................................21
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable............................................................21
CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............22
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................22
LubricatingtheHexShaft..................................23
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................24
ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................24
Storage...................................................................25
StorageSafety..................................................25
StoringtheMachine..........................................25
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................25
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Toro 38812 Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	38812
Category	Snow Blower
Language	English