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Contents Introduction Page Thank you for choosing a Toro product. We want you to be completely satisfied with your new purchase. Introduction ....... . .
The operation of any powered machine can result in ANSI/OPEI standard B71.3—1995 and ISO standard foreign objects being thrown into the eyes. Always 8437:1989. Information or terminology specific to Toro wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or snowthrowers is enclosed in parenthesis.
The following list contains safety information specific to Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise Toro products or other safety information that you must extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. know that is not included in the ANSI or ISO standards.
Toro replacement parts and accessories potential hazard. Store gasoline in a safety approved, to keep the Toro all Toro. Do not use “Will Fit” red metal container. Remove the key from the ignition replacement parts and accessories as they could switch before storing the snowthrower.
Assembly Note: Determine the left and right sides of the snowthrower by standing in the normal operating position. Loose Parts DESCRIPTION QTY. Carriage bolts Locknuts Installing the discharge chute Discharge chute Plastic bushing Capscrews Installing the chute crank (Models 38439, 38440, and 38445 only) Locknuts Chute crank and mounting bracket...
Installing the Chute Crank Models 38439, 38440, and 38445 only 1. Insert the flattened end of the chute crank through the hole in the shroud while aligning the mounting bracket with the holes in the lower handle (Fig. 4). Figure 5 1.
IMPORTANT: Do not use automotive oil (i.e., SAE 30, 10W30, etc.), a two-cycle oil that is not NMMA- or TCW-certified, or a fuel mixed at the wrong gasoline/oil ratio. This can cause engine damage not covered under the Toro warranty. m–4017/4012 Figure 8 1. Cable 4.
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2. Add the proper amount of high grade, NMMA- or TCW-certified two-cycle oil as directed on the container label. For best results, use Toro 50:1 Two-Cycle Oil. 3. Install the cap on the gasoline container and shake the container to mix the gasoline and oil thoroughly.
40 minutes to allow the starter to cool before attempting to start it again. Note: If you use Toro Heavy Duty 50:1 All Season 2-Cycle Engine Oil with Fuel Stabilizer, you do not need to add a IMPORTANT: Running the electric starter extensively fuel stabilizer/conditioner.
Throwing Snow WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Stones, toys and other foreign objects may be picked up and thrown by the rotor blades. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury to operator or bystanders. m-3278 HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects Figure 11 that could be picked up and thrown by rotor...
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Service Item Service Operation Initial Annually Comments Check and adjust Control cable Check the control cable. Adjust if necessary. as needed. Drain the fuel and run the engine until the fuel tank Fuel tank and the carburetor are dry. Scraper Check the scraper.
A. Unhook the upper cable end from the hole in the 2. Remove the fuel tank cap and use a pump-type syphon control bar bracket (Fig. 7). to drain the fuel into a clean gasoline container. B. Slide the spring cover up the cable to expose the 3.
6. Install the new scraper to the housing using the 4. Loop the new drive belt around the engine pulley, carriage bolts and locknuts. under the idler pulley, over the roller, through the brake assembly, and around the rotor pulley (Fig. 18). Replacing the Drive Belt IMPORTANT: The drive belt must be on top of the roller as shown in Figure 18.
5. Set the spark plug gap (Fig. 21) between the electrodes Note: Replace the scraper whenever you replace the rotor to .032 in. (.81 mm). blades. This ensures proper snowthrower operation and performance. Note: The running time and the roughness of the driveway or the sidewalk determines the wear rate of the rotor .032 in.
2. Thick layer mix it with fresh gasoline. Note: If you use Toro Heavy Duty 50:1 All Season 2-Cycle Install the rotor blades with the thick layer on the Engine Oil with Fuel Stabilizer, you do not need to add a inside of the curve.
2. Run the engine for five minutes to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system. 3. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank. 4. Start the engine again and run it until it stops. 5.
U.S. EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser. Toro must warrant the emission control system on your utility/lawn/garden equipment engine for the period of time listed above provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your utility/lawn/garden equipment engine.
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How to Get Warranty Service: Should you feel your TORO Product requires warranty service, contact the dealer who sold you the product or any Authorized TORO Service Dealer or TORO Master Service Dealer. The Yellow Pages of your telephone directory is a good reference source.
Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro Products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Dis- tributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.