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Power Clear™ Snowthrower
Model No. 38581—Serial No. 280000001 and Up
Model No. 38582—Serial No. 280000001 and Up
Introduction
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 and 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 product ready. Figure 1
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol
(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
© 2008—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is supplied
for information regarding the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California
Emission Control Regulation of emission systems,
maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
Safety
This snowthrower meets or exceeds the B71.3
specifications of the American National Standards
Institute in effect at the time of production.
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before you start the engine.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this snowthrower
could result in injury or death. To reduce this
Register at www.Toro.com.
Form No. 3358-361 Rev B
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
or other reproductive harm.
Original Instructions (EN)
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- Page 1 Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or Warning additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model CALIFORNIA and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 Proposition 65 Warning...
- Page 2 potential, comply with the following safety – If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing instructions. immediately. • Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by This snowthrower is capable of amputating hands the manufacturer for all units with electric starting and feet and of throwing objects.
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Page 3: Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute
The following list contains safety information specific • Disengage power to the rotor blades when snow to Toro products or other safety information that you thrower is transported or not in use. must know. • Never operate the snow thrower without good •... -
Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals
94-2577 1. To engage the rotor blades, hold the control bar against the handle. 2. To disengage the rotor blades, release the control bar. 114-3752 (Model 38581 only) 1. Warning—read the 5. Engine switch Off Operator’s Manual. 2. Cutting/dismemberment 6. -
Page 5: Loose Parts
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Unfold the handle. Screws Chute assembly Install the discharge chute. Discharge chute handle 1. Unfolding the Handle Procedure 1. -
Page 6: Product Overview
2. Installing the Discharge Product Overview Chute Screws Chute assembly Discharge chute handle Procedure Install the discharge chute as shown (Figure 6). Figure 7 6. Primer 1. Chute deflector trigger 2. Discharge chute handle 7. Ignition key 3. Control bar 8. -
Page 7: Starting The Engine
Filling the Fuel Tank This snowthrower uses a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture. Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded gasoline (Figure 9). Use Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel Stabilizer Added) or an equivalent high-grade, NMMA TCW 3-certified 2-cycle oil. Important: To prevent engine damage, do not use automotive oil (such as SAE 30 or 10W30) or fuel mixed at the wrong gasoline-to-oil ratio. - Page 8 Figure 11 Figure 13 1. Choke lever 3. Firmly push in the primer 2 times with your thumb, holding the primer in a for a second before releasing it each time (Figure 12). Figure 14 Important: Run the electric starter no more Figure 12 than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on, then 5 seconds off.
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Page 9: Stopping The Engine
Stopping the Engine To stop the engine, turn the ignition key If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a counterclockwise to the Off position (Figure 17). power outlet, someone can inadvertently start the snowthrower and injure people or damage property (model 38582 only). Unplug the power cord whenever you are not starting the snowthrower. -
Page 10: Preventing Freeze-Up After Use
Preventing Freeze-up after 2. Inspect the rotor blades for excessive wear (refer to Checking the Rotor Blades), and have an Authorized Dealer replace them if necessary. • Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent 3. Replace the drive belt; refer to Replacing the moving parts from freezing. -
Page 11: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary. After the first hour • Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary. •... -
Page 12: Servicing The Spark Plug
Note: Moving the Z-fitting higher decreases the gap between the control bar and the handle; moving it lower increases the gap. 3. Hook the spring to the adjuster link and slide the spring cover over the adjuster link. 4. Check the adjustment; refer to Checking the Control Cable. - Page 13 6. Remove the shroud (Figure 25). 12. Install the spark plug and tighten it securely. 13. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 14. Remove the fuel tank cap. 15. Install the shroud with the screws you removed in step 4. Note: Ensure that the upper and lower shrouds fit together in the side grooves.
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Page 14: Replacing The Drive Belt
Replacing the Drive Belt Note: Route the new drive belt first around the engine pulley, then the idler pulley, and finally around If drive belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, excessively the loose rotor pulley positioned just above the rotor cracked, frayed, or otherwise damaged, replace the belt. shaft (Figure 27). -
Page 15: Storing The Snowthrower
Storage Storing the Snowthrower • Gasoline fumes are highly flammable, explosive, and dangerous if inhaled. If you store the product in an area with an open flame, the gasoline fumes may ignite and cause an explosion. • Do not store the snowthrower in a house (living area), basement, or any other area where ignition sources may be present, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes... - Page 16 Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guaran- tee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfi ed with your Distributor’s service or have diffi culty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.