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- Page 1 Form No. 3326-376 Rev A 924, 1028, and 1332 Power Shift Snowthrower Model No. 38547—220000001 and Up Model No. 38560—220000001 and Up Model No. 38592—220000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Installing the Discharge Chute ....Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates Installing the Chute Control Gear . -
Page 3: Safety
Always wear safety The following instructions have been adapted from the glasses or eye shields while operating, adjusting, or ANSI/OPEI B71.3–1995 standard and the ISO 8437:1989 repairing the snowthrower. standard. Information or terminology specific to Toro snowthrowers is enclosed in parenthesis. -
Page 4: Toro Snowthrower Safety
Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting it The following list contains safety information specific to and for moving the snowthrower in or out of the Toro products or other safety information that you must building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are know. - Page 5 Remove the key from the ignition switch before storing and disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Keeping the snowthrower. the wire away from the spark plug to prevent someone To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
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Page 6: Safety And Instruction Decals
Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 53-7670 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard in auger 68-9390 1. Move wheels to the rear 3. -
Page 7: Assembly
Tecumseh Part No. 36501 1. Primer Tecumseh Part No. 37226 Tecumseh Part No. 37119 1. Key ignition 4. Fast 1. Warning—hot surface; do not touch 2. Engage to start the 5. Increasing scale engine 6. Slow 3. Disengage to stop the 7. -
Page 8: Installing The Auger/Impeller Housing
DESCRIPTION QTY. Skids Flange-head bolts—3/4 in. (1.9 cm) Installing the skids t lli Flat washers Locknuts Ignition key Starting and stopping the engine Installing the Auger/Impeller Housing 1. Remove the two flange-head bolts that secure the idler pulley assembly to the engine frame, and remove the idler pulley assembly (Fig. -
Page 9: Installing The Shift Rod
14. Mount the upper belt cover to the engine frame with 3. Shift the snowthrower into second gear and check the three 1/2-inch (1.3 centimeters) flange-head bolts shift rod alignment with the Power Shift slot (see inset (Fig. 4). in Fig. 6). Note: If the gear shift lever does not align with the Power Shift slot in the control panel, adjust the shift rod length as follows:... -
Page 10: Installing The Chute Control Gear
Installing the Chute Control Gear 1. Insert the one-inch (2.5 centimeters) carriage bolt into the mounting hole of the gear bracket (Fig. 8). Figure 9 1. Scraper 3. Remove the two flange bolts and flat washers that secure the ends of the scraper to the side plates Figure 8 (Fig. -
Page 11: Before Starting
Before starting the engine, add oil. clockwise until it is tight. The crankcase in models 38547 and 38560 holds 26 ounces (0.77 liters) of oil, and the crankcase in model 38592 holds 28 ounces (0.83 liters) of oil. However, because there is... -
Page 12: Checking The Tire Pressure
Important Important Do not use gasoline that is more than 30 Do not use fuel additives other than a fuel days old. stabilizer/conditioner. Do not use fuel stabilizers with an alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol, or isopropanol. Danger 1. Clean around the fuel tank cap (Fig. 12). 2. - Page 13 Choke (Fig. 14)—Rotate the choke to the On position to start a cold engine. As engine warms up, gradually rotate the choke counterclockwise to the Off position. Throttle (Fig. 14)—Move the throttle upward to increase the engine speed; move it downward to decrease the engine speed.
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Page 14: Removing The Carburetor Heater Box
Electric Starter (Fig. 18)—Push the starter button to start the engine. Figure 20 1. Green ground wire clip m–4516 Figure 18 7. Install the choke knob. 1. Electric starter 3. Receptacle 2. Starter button 4. Power cord 8. Insert the ignition key. 9. -
Page 15: Stopping The Engine
A. Grasp the recoil starter handle (Fig. 17) and pull it Auger/Impeller Drive Belt on page 20. If the problem out slowly until positive engagement results; then persists, take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service pull the handle vigorously to start the engine. Dealer for service. -
Page 16: Freewheeling Or Self-Propel Drive
Figure 24 m-4060 Figure 22 1. Inner axle hole 3. Axle pin 2. Outer axle hole and wheel 3. Fully engage the traction drive lever to move the wheels into the alternate position (Figs. 22 and 23). Note: When shifting, you may need to slightly raise the Operating the Differential handle assembly to assist the wheel movement. -
Page 17: Snowthrowing Tips
Unlocked position—Slide the coupling lock spring Always use the Fast throttle position when throwing into the right-hand shaft groove (Fig. 25). snow. Note: When sliding the coupling from the unlocked to the Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow removal. locked position, you may need to swivel the snowthrower Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible. -
Page 18: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 19. Check the auger gearbox oil level and add oil if necessary. Refer to Checking the Initially Auger Gearbox Oil Level on page 19. -
Page 19: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Caution If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. -
Page 20: Adjusting The Traction Drive Belt
5. Loosen the four flange bolts that secure both skids to 1. Loosen the upper jam nut that secures the traction cable the auger side plates (Fig. 10) until the skids slide up to the mounting bracket (Fig. 28). and down easily. 6. -
Page 21: Replacing The Drive Belts
5. Hold the lever and insert a 0.010 in. (0.25 mm) feeler Danger gauge between a coil in the center of the spring (Fig. 29). Improperly adjusting the auger/impeller drive belt may cause injury if the auger/impeller continues to turn after you release the control lever. A rotating impeller or auger can cut off or injure fingers or hands. -
Page 22: Changing The Engine Oil
3. Remove the three flange-head bolts that secure the belt 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. cover to the engine frame and slide the belt cover and 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that the cable cover up the cables (Fig. -
Page 23: Lubricating The Drive Chain
Lubricating the Drive Chain 8. If the deflection is not between 1/8 and 3/8 in. (3 and 10 mm), go to step 9; otherwise, return the snowthrower to its upright position. Lightly lubricate the drive chain after every 15 operating hours and at the end of the snowthrowing season. -
Page 24: Replacing The Spark Plug
Replacing the Spark Plug 5. Loosen the hose clamp that secures the fuel line to the valve and slide the fuel line off the fuel shutoff valve (Fig. 15). Use a Champion RN4C or equivalent spark plug. Install a new plug after every 100 operating hours. 6. -
Page 25: Preparing The Snowthrower
Light Kit damaged parts. Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your snowthrower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 18 for more information. If a problem continues, see an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem... - Page 26 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action 7. The spark plug is pitted, fouled, 7. Check the spark plug and or the gap is incorrect. adjust the gap if necessary. Replace the spark plug if it is pitted, fouled, or cracked. 8. The fuel cap vent is restricted. 8.
- Page 27 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action 6. The auger/impeller drive belt is 6. Install and/or adjust the loose or is off the pulley. auger/impeller drive belt. 7. The auger/impeller drive belt is 7. Replace the auger/impeller worn or broken. drive belt. Snowthrower does not properly 1.
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Page 28: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.