Engaging The Auger; Disengaging The Auger; Self-Propelling The Machine; Stopping The Engine - Toro 38710 Operator's Manual

Engaging the Auger

Disengaging the Auger

To disengage the auger, release the auger lever.

Self-Propelling the Machine

To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands
on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the
machine will automatically keep pace with you
Note: You can self-propel the machine with the auger
engaged or disengaged.

Stopping the Engine

To stop the engine, remove the key from the ignition or move
the key to the middle position.
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Adjusting the Discharge Chute
and Chute Deflector
To raise or lower the angle of the chute deflector, press the
trigger on the chute deflector and move the chute deflector
up or down.
To adjust the discharge chute, move the chute handle
Note: Disengage the auger before adjusting the chute or
chute deflector.
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1. Trigger
Clearing a Clogged Discharge
Chute
Important: Hand contact with the rotating auger inside
the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury
associated with snowthrowers. Never use your hand to
clean out the discharge chute.
1. While remaining in the operating position, release the
self-propel handle.
2. Engage the auger.
3. Push down on the handle to raise the front of the
machine a few inches (centimeters) off the pavement.,
then lift the handles quickly to bump the front of the
machine onto the pavement.
4. Disengage the auger.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4, if necessary, until a stream of
snow comes out of the discharge chute.
Note: If you cannot unclog the discharge chute by bumping
the front of the machine, stop the engine, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and use a snow cleanout tool (not
included); never use your hand.
Important: Unclogging the discharge chute by
bumping the front of the machine on the pavement may
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2. Chute handle