Table Of Contents; Safety; Sound Pressure; Sound Power - Toro 38711 Operator's Manual

Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 1
Safety ........................................................................... 2
Sound Pressure ....................................................... 2
Sound Power .......................................................... 2
Vibration................................................................ 2
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 3
Setup ............................................................................ 4
1 Unfolding the Handle............................................ 4
2 Installing the Discharge Chute ................................ 5
3 Filling the Engine with Oil...................................... 5
Product Overview .......................................................... 7
Operation ..................................................................... 7
Before Operation ....................................................... 7
Safety..................................................................... 7
Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................ 7
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................. 8
During Operation ...................................................... 8
Safety..................................................................... 8
Starting the Engine .................................................. 8
Engaging the Auger ................................................10
Disengaging the Auger ............................................10
Self-propelling the Machine .....................................10
Stopping the Engine ...............................................10
Operating the Quick Stick
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute .........................11
Operating Tips ......................................................11
After Operation ........................................................11
Safety....................................................................11
Preventing Freeze-up after Use.................................11
Maintenance .................................................................12
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................12
Maintenance Safety.................................................12
Checking the Engine Oil Level .................................12
Checking and Adjusting the Skids .............................13
Inspecting the Throwing Edges ................................13
Changing the Engine Oil .........................................13
Replacing the Spark Plug .........................................15
Adjusting the Auger Cable .......................................15
Adjusting the Transmission Cable .............................15
Checking the Tire Pressure ......................................16
Storage ........................................................................16
Storing the Snowthrower .........................................16
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Safety

This machine meets or exceeds the ISO 8437
specifications in effect at the time of production.
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Read and understand the contents of the manual before
you start the engine. Make sure that everyone using this
product knows how to use the product and understands
the warnings.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near moving components
on the machine.
•
Do not operate the machine without all guards and other
safety protective devices in place and working on the
machine.
•
Keep clear of any discharge opening. Keep bystanders a
safe distance from the machine.
•
Keep children out of the operating area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator. Never allow children to operate the machine.
•
Shut the machine off before servicing, fueling, or
unclogging.

Sound Pressure

This machine has a sound pressure level at the operator's ear
of 89 dBA for model 38711 and 93 dBA for model 38712,
which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA. The sound
pressure level was determined according to the procedures
outlined in EN ISO 11201.

Sound Power

This machine has a guaranteed sound power level of 102
dBA for model 38711 and 107 dBA for model 38712, which
includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 3.75 dBA. The sound
power level was determined according to the procedures
outlined in EN ISO 3744.

Vibration

Model 38711:
Measured vibration level for the left hand = 4.3 m/s2.
Measured vibration level for the right hand = 5.1 m/s2.
Uncertainty Value (K) = 2.1 m/s2.
Model 38712:
Measured vibration level for the left hand = 3.5 m/s2.
Measured vibration level for the right hand = 4.1 m/s2.
Uncertainty Value (K) = 2.1 m/s2.
The measured values were determined according to the
procedures outlined in EN ISO 20643.
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