Table Of Contents; Introduction - Toro 38428 Operator's Manual

Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Snowthrower Safety
Toro Snowthrower Safety
Sound Pressure Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbol Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Discharge Chute
Installing the Chute Crank
Installing the Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Control Cable
Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mixing Gasoline and Oil
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Rotor Blades
Stopping the Rotor Blades
Adjusting the Discharge Chute
Throwing Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Adjusting the Control Cable
Emptying the Fuel Tank
Replacing the Scraper
Replacing the Drive Belt
Replacing the Spark Plug
Replacing the Rotor Blades
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Fuel System
Preparing the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tightening the Fasteners and Cleaning the
Snowthrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Covering and Storing the Snowthrower

Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Toro product. We want you to
be completely satisfied with your new purchase.
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Ave. South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
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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
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damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
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properly and safely.
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Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
the factory for help with service, genuine Toro parts, or
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additional information, have the model number and the
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serial number of your product handy. You will find the
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model number and serial number decal on the product as
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illustrated in Figure 1.
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1. Model number and serial number decal
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Write the product model number and serial number in the
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space below:
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Model No.
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Serial No.
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Note: At the time of manufacture, the snowthrower
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conformed with or exceeded all applicable safety
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standards in effect for snowthrowers.
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This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
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safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
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injury and even death. DANGER, WARNING, and
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CAUTION are words used to identify the level of hazard.
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DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
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recommended precautions.
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WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury
or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
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