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- Page 1 FORM NO. 3321–378 824 and 1028 Power Shift Snowthrowers Model No. 38542–9900001 & Up Model No. 38558–9900001 & Up Operator’s Manual...
- Page 2 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
- Page 3 3. Flange head capscrew 1. Auger housing 4. Idler pulley assembly 2. Engine frame 5. Mounting screws (2) 3. Impeller pulley 1. Upper belt cover 3. Flange head capscrew 2. Cable cover The Toro Company – 1998 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
1. Discharge chute 3. Chute retainer plate 2. Plastic chute retainer 4. Chute ring 1. Shift rod 5. Locknut 2. Ball joint 6. Jam nut 3. Shift bracket 7. Gear shift lever 4. Transmission lever 8. Power Shift slot 1. Gear bracket 3. - Page 5 1. Scraper 3. Auger blades 1. Pipe plug 2. Carriage bolt m–4063 1. Dipstick and filler hole 2. Fuel tank cap 1. Flange bolts 4. Locknut 2. Skid 5. Sideplate 3. Flat washers 1. Auger/impeller control 3. Speed shift control 2.
- Page 6 m-4067 1. Recoil starter 1. Throttle 4. Ignition switch 2. Choke 5. Heater box 3. Primer 6. Mounting screw m–4066 m–4065 1. Fuel shut-off valve 3. Fuel line 2. Hose clamp 1. Mounting screw 2. Heater box 1. Deflector handle 2.
- Page 7 1. Drive chain m-4036 1. Axle pin 3. Outer axle hole and wheel 1. Drain plug 2. Inner axle hole...
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Page 8: Jam Nut
1/8” min. (3 mm) 1. Impeller idler arm 2. Brake arm 1. Feeler gauge 2. Center of spring 1. Idler pulley assembly 5. Auger/impeller belt 1. Auger/impeller cable 3. Mounting bracket 2. Flange head capscrews 6. Traction belt (outer cable) 4. - Page 9 1/8” – 3/8” DEFLECTION 1. Spark plug wire 0.30” (0.76 mm) 1. Transmission 2. Transmission frame 1. Flange head capscrews...
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Page 10: Introduction
While Operating ..... All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied Maintaining Snowthrower ... . . -
Page 11: Safety
The Toro warning system in this manual identifies reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply potential hazards and has special safety messages that with the following instructions MAY RESULT IN help you and others avoid personal injury, even death. PERSONAL INJURY. -
Page 12: Fuel Tank Cap
10. Always use a grounded, three wire plug and cord AND KEEP WIRE AWAY FROM THE to start snowthrower equipped with an electric PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL starter. Extension cord must be connected to a STARTING. USE A STICK, NOT YOUR properly grounded outlet. -
Page 13: Maintaining Snowthrower
Authorized TORO genuine TORO replacement parts and Service Dealer for assistance. accessories to keep the TORO all TORO. NEVER USE “WILL FIT” REPLACEMENT 27. Keep snowthrower in safe operating condition PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. - Page 14 BEFORE OPERATING Read and understand the contents of this manual CAUTION: IMPROPER USE MAY RESULT before operating the snowthrower. Become IN LOSS OF FINGERS, HANDS OR FEET. familiar with all controls and know how to stop the engine quickly. HIGH SPEED IMPELLER WITHIN 2 INCHES OF OPENING OPERATOR’S...
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Page 15: Safety Decals And Instructions
Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. Decals with Tecumseh part numbers must be obtained from Tecumseh Product Company. Decals with Toro part numbers must be obtained from The Toro Company. ON ENGINE (Tecumseh Part No. -
Page 16: Shift Rod
Loose Parts Part Flange head capscrew — 5/16–18 x 3/4” lg. Lower belt cover Mount Auger/impeller Housing page 8 Mount Auger/impeller Housing, page 8 Flange head capscrew — 1/4–20 x 1/2” lg. Cable cover Shift rod Install Shift Rod, page 8 Install Shift Rod page 8 Locknut—3/8-24 Discharge chute... -
Page 17: Transmission Lever
Assembly Install Shift Rod (Fig. 5) Insert upper shift rod ball joint stud through Note: Determine left and right sides of front of shift bracket and secure with 3/8–24 snowthrower by standing in the normal locknut. operating position. Note: Shift rod to be positioned with bend rearward. -
Page 18: Mounting Flange
Push chute retainers on right side toward Remove (2) flange bolts and washers securing discharge chute (slotted) and tighten machine ends of scraper to side plates (Fig. 9). Reinstall screw. bolts through rear slots in skids. Assemble both skids so that washers are between skids and Make sure chute rotates freely on ring. -
Page 19: Before Starting
10% ETHANOL, PREMIUM GASOLINE, DO NOT OVERFILL. OR WHITE GAS BECAUSE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM DAMAGE COULD RESULT. Toro also recommends that Toro Stabilizer/Conditioner be used regularly in all Toro gasoline powered products during operation and... -
Page 20: Auger/Impeller Control
Toro Stabilizer/Conditioner cleans Speed Shift Control (Fig. 13)—The control has a the engine during operation and prevents gum–like neutral position, four speeds forward and two reverse, varnish deposits from forming in the engine during and also controls power shifting of wheels. To select periods of storage. -
Page 21: Heater Box
Starting/Stopping Engine Grasp recoil starter handle (Fig. 17) and pull it out slowly until positive engagement results; then pull vigorously to start the engine. Keep Starting firm grip on starter handle and return the rope Note: If engine is operated when temperature slowly. -
Page 22: Power Shift Operation
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving free wheels. By contrast, when both pins are installed the operator’s position (behind the handles). thru holes in wheel hub and inner hole of axle (Fig. 21), snowthrower propels itself. Store key in a memorable place. Snowthrowing Tips Power Shift Operation When snowthrower is not being used, close fuel... -
Page 23: Adjusting Scraper (Fig. 8)
10. Always use full throttle (maximum engine Loosen the (4) flange bolts securing both skids speed) when throwing snow. to the auger side plates. 11. In wet or slushy conditions, clogging of the Next, loosen the carriage bolts securing the discharge chute will be reduced by maintaining scraper to the auger/impeller housing. -
Page 24: Maintenance
Note: The scraper should be higher than 3/16 Draining Gasoline inch above the pavement if the pavement surfaces are cracked, rough Close fuel shut–off valve located under fuel tank or uneven. (Fig. 15). Move the skids down to sit flat on the ground and tighten the (4) flange bolts securing both skids to the auger side plates. -
Page 25: Auger Gear Box Oil
WHENEVER A NEW BELT IS INSTALLED, AN ADJUSTMENT IS Clean area around oil drain cap. Next, slide oil REQUIRED. USE ONLY GENUINE TORO drain pan below drain extension; then remove oil REPLACEMENT PARTS. drain cap (Fig. 23). -
Page 26: Adjusting Traction Drive Belt (Fig. 25)
Check tension of belt by operating machine. Machine should begin to move forward when traction lever is depressed approximately POTENTIAL HAZARD halfway down toward handle grip. Turn engine Improper adjustment may cause injury if off and repeat steps until proper adjustment is auger/impeller turns when disengaged. -
Page 27: Adjusting Drive Chain (Fig. 28-30)
Reinstall belts by reversing procedure. Make Make sure wheels are positioned in rear position, sure tabs in half sheave are inserted into move shift control into 2nd gear, and tip mounting grooves in middle pulley section snowthrower up onto front edge of when reinstalling. -
Page 28: Replacing Spark Plug
Set air gap between electrodes of new spark plug Clean the snowthrower. Touch up chipped at 0.030” (0.76 mm) (Fig. 32). Next, install surfaces with paint. Toro Re–Kote paint is spark plug in cylinder head. Tighten plug to 15 available from an Authorized TORO Service ft–lb (20.4 N m). - Page 29 If you have a general understanding of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine yourself, refer to the Warranty and Repair section in your engine owner’s manual for information on how to obtain a “MECHANICS HANDBOOK” from Tecumseh Products Company.