Toro 38600 Operator's Manual page 19

Problem
Engine runs, but the snowthrower
discharges snow poorly or not at
all
Snowthrower does not properly
clear snow off the surface
Snowthrower does not self-propel
Rotor blades do not stop properly
Possible Causes
1. You are walking too fast or too
slow.
2. You are trying to remove too
much snow per swath.
3. You are trying to remove
extremely heavy or wet snow.
4. The discharge chute is
plugged.
5. The rotor control cable is
improperly adjusted or broken.
6. The drive belt is loose or is off
the pulley.
7. The drive belt is worn or
broken.
8. The rotor blades are worn.
1. The snow on the surface to be
cleared is compacted down.
2. The front of the snowthrower is
not down.
3. The scraper is excessively
worn.
4. The rotor blades are
excessively worn.
1. The front of the snowthrower is
not down.
2. The rotor blades are
excessively worn.
3. The snow is too deep or the
surface is too slippery.
1. The rotor control cable is
improperly adjusted.
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Corrective Action
1. Change your walking speed.
2. Reduce the amount of snow
removed per swath.
3. Don't overload the snowthrower
with extremely heavy or wet
snow; reduce the amount of
snow removed per swath.
4. Stop the engine, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and use a
stick to remove the snow from
the discharge chute.
5. Adjust or replace the rotor
control cable.
6. Inspect the drive belt, and
install or replace it.
7. Replace the drive belt.
8. Replace the rotor blades and
the scraper.
1. Throw the snow off the surface
before it becomes compacted.
2. Check the traction drive cable,
and adjust or replace it.
3. Replace the scraper.
4. Replace the rotor blades and
the scraper.
1. Check the traction drive cable,
and adjust or replace it.
2. Replace the rotor blades and
the scraper.
3. Push forward on the handle,
but allow the snowthrower to
work at its own pace.
1. Adjust the rotor control cable.