Before Stopping The Engine - Toro 38086 Operator's Manual

8. Keep a firm grip on the starter handle and return the
rope slowly.
Note:
If engine does not start or if the air temperature is
–10 F (–23 C) or below, the engine may need additional
priming. After pushing in the primer, try to start the
engine before priming again.
9. After the engine starts, immediately rotate the choke
(Fig. 19) to the 3/4 position. As the engine warms up,
rotate the choke to the 1/2 position. When the engine
warms sufficiently, rotate the choke to the Off
position.
10. Move the speed selector (Fig. 18) to first gear, squeeze
the traction control lever to the handgrip, and then
release the traction control lever. If the snowthrower
moves forward before engaging traction control lever
or after releasing lever, see Adjusting the Traction
Drive on page 20.
11. Ensure that the auger and the impeller do not rotate
while the auger/impeller control lever is in the
Disengaged position. Stand in the operator position
and look around to the side of the auger housing
(Fig. 24). A large screw head on the side of the auger
housing will rotate whenever the auger and impeller
rotate (Fig. 24). If the auger and impeller rotate
while the engine runs and the auger/impeller
control lever is disengaged, stop the snowthrower
immediately. Refer to Adjusting the Auger/Impeller
Drive Belt on page 21. If the problem persists, bring
the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer for
service.
1. Large screw head
IMPORTANT:
Do not operate the snowthrower if the
auger and impeller rotate when auger/impeller control
lever is disengaged.

Before Stopping the Engine

1. Engage the auger to clear any remaining snow from
inside the housing.
2. Run the engine for a few minutes to dry off any
accumulated moisture.
3. With the engine running, pull the recoil starter with a
rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times.
This helps prevent the recoil starter from freezing up.
Note:
Pulling the recoil starter rope produces a loud,
clattering sound. This does not harm the engine or the
starter.
Stopping the Engine
1. Release the traction and the auger/impeller control
levers (Fig. 18).
2. Move the throttle to the Slow position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
4. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
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