Toro 38610 Operator's Manual page 21

Problem
Engine does not start or starts
hard
Engine runs rough
Engine runs, but the snowthrower
discharges snow poorly or not at
all
Discharge chute either does not
lock into place or does not move
Snowthrower does not properly
clear the snow off the surface
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Possible Causes
4. The spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
5. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
6. The fuel cap vent is restricted.
1. The choke is in the On position.
2. The fuel tank is nearly empty or
contains stale fuel.
3. The spark plug wire is loose.
4. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
1. The snowthrower is moving too
fast to clear the snow.
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 auger/impeller drive belt is
loose or is off the pulley.
6. The auger/impeller drive belt is
worn or broken.
1. The discharge chute latch is
not properly adjusted.
1. The skids and/or the scraper
are not properly adjusted.
2. The tire pressure is uneven.
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Corrective Action
4. Connect the wire to the spark
plug.
5. Check the spark plug and
adjust the gap if necessary.
Replace the spark plug if it is
pitted, fouled, or cracked.
6. Remove the vent restriction or
replace the fuel cap.
1. Move the choke to the Off
position.
2. Drain and fill the fuel tank with
fresh gasoline (not more than
30 days old). If the problem
persists, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
3. Connect the wire to the spark
plug.
4. Check the spark plug and
adjust the gap if necessary.
Replace the spark plug if it is
pitted, fouled, or cracked.
1. Shift the snowthrower into a
lower gear.
2. Reduce the amount of snow
removed for per swath.
3. Don't overload the snowthrower
with extremely heavy or wet
snow.
4. Refer to Unclogging the
Discharge Chute on page 14.
5. Install and/or adjust the
auger/impeller drive belt; refer
to www.Toro.com for servicing
information or take the
snowthrower to an Authorized
Service Dealer.
6. Replace the auger/impeller
drive belt; refer to
www.Toro.com for servicing
information or take the
snowthrower to an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Adjust the discharge chute
latch.
1. Adjust the skids and the
scraper.
2. Check the pressure in the tires
and adjust the pressure if
necessary.