Toro 38543 Operator's Manual page 27

Problem
Engine runs, but the snowthrower
discharges snow poorly or not at
all
Snowthrower does not properly
clear the snow off the surface
Possible Causes
3. The fuel tank is nearly empty or
contains stale fuel.
4. The spark plug wire is loose.
5. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
6. The engine oil level in the
engine crankcase is too low or
too high.
7. The air temperature is above
40 F (4 C) and the carburetor
heater box is on the
snowthrower.
1. The throttle is not in the Fast
position when throwing snow.
2. The snowthrower is moving too
fast to clear the snow.
3. You are trying to remove too
much snow per swath.
4. You are trying to remove
extremely heavy or wet snow.
5. The discharge chute is
plugged.
6. The auger/impeller drive belt is
loose or is off the pulley.
7. The auger/impeller drive belt is
worn or broken.
1. The tire pressure is low.
2. The skids and/or the scraper is
not properly adjusted.
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Corrective Action
3. Drain and fill the fuel tank with
fresh gasoline (not more than
30 days old). If the problem
persists, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
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. Add or drain the oil level in the
engine crankcase to the Full
mark on the dipstick.
7. Remove the carburetor heater
box.
1. Move the throttle to the Fast
position.
2. Shift the snowthrower into a
lower gear.
3. Reduce the amount of snow
removed for per swath.
4. Don't overload the snowthrower
with extremely heavy or wet
snow.
5. Stop the engine, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and use a
stick to remove the snow from
the discharge chute.
6. Install and/or adjust the
auger/impeller drive belt.
7. Replace the auger/impeller
drive belt.
1. Check the pressure in the tires
and adjust it if necessary.
2. Adjust the skids and the
scraper.