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Toro 38741 Operator's Manual

Toro 38741 Operator's Manual

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Power Clear® 721 Snowthrower
Model No. 38741—Serial No. 402082000 and Up
Model No. 38742—Serial No. 402082000 and Up

Introduction

This machine is intended to be used by residential
homeowners. It is designed primarily for removing
snow from paved surfaces, such as driveways and
sidewalks, and other surfaces for traffic on residential
or commercial properties. It is not designed for
removing materials other than snow, nor is it designed
for clearing gravel surfaces.
Note:
The machine may leave rubber marks on
new brushed or light-colored concrete. Test on an
inconspicuous location before use.
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid
injury and product damage. You are responsible for
operating the product properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com
for product safety and operation training materials,
accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to
register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model
and serial numbers of your machine ready.
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the machine. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
Important:
With your smartphone or tablet, scan
the QR code on the serial number decal to access
warranty, parts, and other product information.
© 2017—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety-alert symbol
(Figure
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
Figure 1
recommended precautions.
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Register at www.Toro.com.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
2), which signals a hazard that may cause
Figure 2
Safety-alert symbol
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3415-621* B
Printed in Mexico
Form No. 3415-621 Rev B
Operator's Manual
g216757
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  • Page 1: Introduction

    Authorized Service (Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model serious injury or death if you do not follow the and serial numbers of your machine ready.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To locate Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ....11 a dealer convenient to you, access our website Maintenance Safety...........11 at www.Toro.com or contact our Toro Customer Adjusting the Control Cable .......11 Care Department at the number(s) listed in your Inspecting the Rotor Blades......12 Emission Control Warranty Statement.

  • Page 3: Safety And Instructional Decals

    You can find additional items of safety information in their respective sections throughout this manual. Safety and Instructional decal117-9102 Decals 117-9102 (Model 38741 only) Order Part No. 117-6036 Safety decals and instructions are 1. Warning—read the 6. Engine switch off easily visible to the operator and are Operator's Manual.

  • Page 4: Setup

    Filling the Engine with Oil Setup Unfolding the Handle g217712 Installing the Discharge Chute g216207 Adjusting the Control Cable Refer to Adjusting the Control Cable (page 11). g217715...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Product Overview • Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use the machine, and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects. • If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, illegible, or missing, repair or replace it before beginning operation.

  • Page 6: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Filling the Fuel Tank Checking the Engine-Oil Level • For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method). Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine-oil level and add oil if •...

  • Page 7: During Operation

    Starting the Engine During Operation Turn the ignition key clockwise to the O position (Figure 10). During Operation Safety • Shut off the engine before unclogging the machine and always use a stick or the snow-cleanout tool (if provided). • A rotating auger can injure hands or feet.

  • Page 8: Engaging The Rotor Blades

    g006453 Figure 13 g006455 Figure 15 Note: Remove your glove when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole. Important: Run the electric starter no more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on, Important: Do not use the primer or the then 5 seconds off.

  • Page 9: Disengaging The Rotor Blades

    Adjusting the Discharge Chute and Chute Deflector To adjust the discharge chute, move the chute handle and the chute-deflector handle as shown (Figure 19). g219303 Figure 16 Disengaging the Rotor g001128 Figure 19 Blades 1. Chute handle 2. Chute-deflector handle To disengage the rotor blades, release the control bar (Figure 17).

  • Page 10: After Operation

    on the handle, but allow the machine to work at its own pace. After Operation After Operation Safety • Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes dryers.

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    • Do not change the governor settings on the engine. • Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. g011233 Figure 20 Adjusting the Control Cable 1. Control bar 2.

  • Page 12: Inspecting The Rotor Blades

    Adjusting the Control Cable Slide up the spring cover and unhook the spring from the adjuster link (Figure 21). g011232 Figure 22 g006402 1. Upper end of spring 3. Pivot point Figure 21 2. Insert the upper end of 4. Remove the upper end of spring into this hole spring from this hole 1.

  • Page 13: Changing The Engine Oil

    Changing the Engine Oil With the machine in the operating position, carefully pour oil into the oil-fill hole to the point of overflow (Figure 27). Service Interval: After the first 2 hours Yearly Note: You may tip the machine forward (handle up) to make adding oil easier.

  • Page 14: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Yearly—Service the spark plug and replace it if necessary. Use a NGK BPR6ES or Champion RN9YC spark plug or equivalent. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Rotate the discharge chute so that it faces forward.

  • Page 15: Replacing The Drive Belt

    Replacing the Drive Belt Install the spark plug and torque it to 20 to 22 ft-lb (27 to 30 N-m). If the drive belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, excessively Connect the wire to the spark plug. cracked, frayed, or otherwise damaged, replace the belt.

  • Page 16: Storage

    Storage Note: Route the new drive belt first around the engine pulley, then the idler pulley, and finally around the loose rotor pulley positioned just Storing the Machine above the rotor shaft (Figure 32). Install the rotor pulley onto the rotor shaft (Figure 32).
  • Page 17 With the ignition key in the O position, pull the recoil-start handle slowly to distribute the oil on the inside of the cylinder. Clean the machine. Touch up chipped surfaces with paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer. Sand affected areas before painting, and use a rust preventative to prevent the metal parts from rusting.
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