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User Manual Toro 38890

Summary

Page 2 - WARNING; Contents; Safety; General Safety

use at lower altitudes; otherwise, you couldoverheat and damage the engine.If you are unsure whether or not your machine hasbeen converted for high-altitude use, look for thefollowing label ( Figure 3 ). decal127-9363 Figure 3 WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this pr...

Page 3 - Safety and Instructional Decals

• Do not operate the machine without all guardsand other safety protective devices in place andworking. • Keep clear of any discharge opening. Keepbystanders, especially small children, out of theoperating area. • Never allow children to operate the machine. Safety and Instructional Decals Safety de...

Page 5 - Setup; Procedure; Procedure; Procedure; CAUTION

Setup 1 Checking the Engine-OilLevel No Parts Required Procedure Note: Your machine comes with oil in the engine crankcase. Before starting the engine, check the oillevel and add oil if necessary. Refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 16) . 2 Checking the Skids andScraper No Parts Required Pr...

Page 6 - Extending the Drift Breakers

g326129 Figure 5 1. Nuts on the speed cable C. Pull the cable downward. D. Tighten the 2 nuts. 4. Release the traction lever. 5. Push the speed selector slightly out of theneutral position; refer to Operating the Speed Selector (page 12) . 6. Squeeze the left (traction) lever to the handgrip( Figure...

Page 7 - Product Overview; Specifications; Attachments/Accessories

Product Overview g323249 Figure 7 1. Handgrip (2) 11. Discharge chute 2. Auger/impeller lever 12. Drift breaker (2) 3. Auger-height lever 13. Scraper 4. Speed-selector lever 14. Auger 5. Handwarmer switch 15. Skid (2) 6. Traction lever 16. Headlight 7. Quick Stick®discharge-chute control 17. Electri...

Page 8 - Operation; Before Operation; Before Operation Safety; Fuel Safety; Filling the Fuel Tank; During Operation; During Operation Safety

Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Before Operation Before Operation Safety General Safety • For electric-start models only: Use extension cords and receptacles as specified in the manual.Inspect the electrical cord before plugging i...

Page 9 - Starting the Engine; Using Electric Start

• Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firmhold on the handles. Walk; never run. • Exercise extreme caution when operating themachine on a slope. • Do not operate the machine without good visibilityor light. • Look behind and use care when backing up themachine. • When not actively clearing sn...

Page 10 - Using Recoil Start

g323193 Figure 11 Using Recoil Start g260415 Figure 12 10

Page 11 - Shutting Off the Engine

Shutting Off the Engine g252411 Figure 13 Operating theHandwarmers Operate the handwarmers as follows: • Press the switch to the O N position to turn on the handwarmers. • Press the switch to the O FF position to turn off the handwarmers. g026460 Figure 14 1. On/Off switch 3. O FF position 2. O N po...

Page 13 - Operating the Quick Stick®

g326462 Figure 19 Operating theAuger/Impeller Drive 1. To engage the auger/impeller drive, squeezethe right (auger/impeller) lever to the handgrip( Figure 20 ). g322975 Figure 20 2. To stop the auger and impeller, release the rightlever. Important: When you engage both the auger/impeller lever and t...

Page 14 - Operating Tips; DANGER; After Operation; After Operation Safety

engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, anduse the snow-cleanout tool ( Figure 9 ). Important: Unclogging the discharge chute by bumping the front of the machine on thepavement may cause the skids to move. Adjustthe skids and tighten the skid bolts securely;refer to Checking and Adjusting the Aug...

Page 15 - Maintenance; Maintenance Safety; Preparing for Maintenance

Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 2 hours • Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary.• Inspect the auger/impeller cable and adjust it if necessary. After the first 5 hours • Change the engine oil. Before ea...

Page 16 - Checking the Engine-Oil Level

Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine-oil level and add oil if necessary. g257528 Checking and Adjusting theAuger Skids and Scraper Service Interval: Yearly—Check the skids and the scraper and adjust them ifnecessary. Check the skids and the scrape...

Page 20 - Changing the Engine Oil

g323263 Figure 33 3. Check the oil level using a suitable measuringdevice, such as a clean cable tie. The oil shouldbe approximately 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) below thefiller opening ( Figure 34 ). g257737 Figure 34 4. If the oil level is low, add GL-5 or GL-6, SAE85-95 EP gear oil lubricant to the gearbo...

Page 21 - Replacing the Spark Plug; Replacing the Drive Belts

9. Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine. 10. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth. 11. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube and screwit in, then remove the dipstick. 12. Read the oil level on the dipstick. • If the oil level on the dipstick is too low,carefully pour a small...

Page 22 - Replacing the Headlight; Storage; Storage Safety

Replacing the Headlight Replace the headlight assembly (Toro part number 138-0670) when needed. 1. Remove the headlight wire from the back of the headlight (A of Figure 40 ). 2. Remove the bolt and nut holding the headlight assembly onto the headlight bracket and then remove theold headlight assembl...

Page 24 - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. The power cord is disconnected at the outlet or the machine. 1. Connect the power cord to the outlet and/or the machine. 2. The power cord is worn, corroded, or damaged. 2. Replace the power cord. The electric starter does not turn(electric...

Page 27 - California Proposition 65 Warning Information

California Proposition 65 Warning Information What is this warning? You may see a product for sale that has a warning label like the following: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov. What is Prop 65? Prop 65 applies to any company operating in California, selling products in C...