Operating Tips; Preventing Freeze-Up After Use; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S) - Toro 38272 Operator's Manual

Note: By slightly varying lifting force on the handle,
you can control the forward speed of the snowthrower.
In heavy snow, push forward on the handle, if necessary,
but let the snowthrower work at its own pace. Do not
lift the handle any more than necessary, because the
scraper will lift off the ground and snow will escape
behind the snowthrower.
Preventing Freeze-up after
Use
• Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent
moving parts from freezing. Stop the engine, wait
for all moving parts to stop, and remove ice and
snow from the snowthrower.
• Clean off any snow and ice from the base of the
chute.
• Rotate the discharge chute left and right to free it
from any ice buildup.
• With the ignition key in the Off position, pull
the recoil starter handle several times or connect
the electrical cord to a power source and the
snowthrower and push the electric start button once
(model 38282 only) to prevent the recoil starter
and/or the electric starter from freezing up.
• In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and
moving parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first hour
After the first 2 hours
Before each use or daily
Yearly
Yearly or before storage
Maintenance Procedure
• Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary.
• Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Inspect the rotor blades and have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor
blades and scraper if necessary.
• Change the engine oil.
• Service the spark plug and replace it if necessary.
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
• Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the drive belt and replace it if necessary.
• Prepare the snowthrower for storage.
when trying to operate frozen controls. If you have
difficulty operating any control or part, start the
engine and let it run for a few minutes.

Operating Tips

The rotor blades can throw stones, toys, and
other foreign objects and cause serious personal
injury to the operator or to bystanders.
• Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects
that the rotor blades could pick up and
throw.
• Keep all children and pets away from the
area of operation.
• Remove the snow as soon as possible after it falls.
• Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow
removal.
• Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
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