Models 38409 & 38414; Chute Handle; Deflector Mounting Nuts; Models 38422 & 38424 - Toro 38409 Operator's Manual

6. TO START/STOP ROTOR—To start rotor,
squeeze control bar to handle. When the control
bar handle is released, the rotor blades stop, but
the engine continues to run.
7. TO STOP ENGINE—Release control bar to stop
rotor, turn key to OFF, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving operator's position.

Operating Tips

1. ADJUSTING DISCHARGE CHUTE
(Models 38409 & 38414) (Fig. 12)–Move the
chute handle left and right to adjust the direction
of the snow stream. The chute deflector handle
on top of the discharge chute controls the height
of the snow stream. Do not overtighten the chute
deflector mounting nuts so excessive force is
required to adjust the deflector.
IMPORTANT: Do not use chute handle to lift
snowthrower; damage to chute handle could
result.
ADJUSTING DISCHARGE CHUTE
(Models 38422 & 38424) (Fig. 13)–Rotate chute
crank clockwise to move discharge chute to the
right and counterclockwise to move chute to the
left. The chute deflector handle on top of the
discharge chute controls the height of the snow
stream. Do not overtighten the chute deflector
mounting nuts so excessive force is required to
adjust the deflector.
2. SELF–PROPELLING ACTION–The
snowthrower clears down to the ground and
propels itself forward when the handle is raised
and the snowthrower is tilted slightly forward so
rotor blades strike the ground. The wheels do not
have to touch the ground in order to self-propel.
The further you tilt the handle forward, the faster
the snowthrower self-propels. However, depth
and height of snow affects forward speed.
Always overlap each swath and discharge
downwind whenever possible.
3. Keep the area to be cleared free of stones, toys or
other foreign objects which may be picked up
and thrown by the rotor blades. Such items could
be covered by snowfall and, therefore, unnoticed
until struck by the rotor blades. Always be sure
to keep children and pets away from area of
operation.
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.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Keep the area to be cleared free of all
objects that could be picked up and thrown
by rotor blades.
Keep all children and pets away from area
of operation.
4. Should you find it necessary to clear snow from
crushed rock or gravel, push down on handle to
raise rotor blades clear of loose material that
could be thrown by the blades and push unit
forward.
5. In some snow and cold weather conditions, some
controls and moving parts may freeze solid. DO
NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE WHEN
TRYING TO OPERATE FROZEN
CONTROLS. When any control or part
becomes hard to operate, start the engine and let
it run for a few minutes.
6. AFTER CLEARING SNOW–Let engine run
for a few minutes so ice does not freeze moving
parts solid. After engine is shut off, wipe ice and
snow off entire unit. On models 38422 & 38424,
operate chute crank several times to clear
mechanism of snow.
IMPORTANT: STORE SNOWTHROWER
IN OPERATING POSITION ON ITS
WHEELS. TIPPING OR STORING UNIT
FORWARD ONTO FRONT HOUSING
MAY CAUSE HARD STARTING.
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