Toro Powerlite Snowthrower User manual

Powerlite Snowthrower
Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
Powerlite Snowthrower
Category
Snow throwers
Type
User manual

Toro Powerlite Snowthrower is a powerful tool designed to make snow removal a breeze. With its rugged construction and ease of use, it's perfect for clearing driveways, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces. It features a reliable engine, a self-propelling system for effortless maneuvering, and an adjustable discharge chute that lets you direct the snow exactly where you want it. From light snowfalls to heavy blizzards, this snowthrower is up to the task, making it an invaluable asset for any homeowner during the winter months.

Toro Powerlite Snowthrower is a powerful tool designed to make snow removal a breeze. With its rugged construction and ease of use, it's perfect for clearing driveways, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces. It features a reliable engine, a self-propelling system for effortless maneuvering, and an adjustable discharge chute that lets you direct the snow exactly where you want it. From light snowfalls to heavy blizzards, this snowthrower is up to the task, making it an invaluable asset for any homeowner during the winter months.

FormNo.3373-671RevB
Powerlite
®
Snowthrower
ModelNo.38273—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.38283—SerialNo.313000001andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis
designedprimarilyforremovingsnowfrompaved
surfaces,suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks,andother
surfacesfortrafconresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforremovingmaterials
otherthansnow,norisitdesignedforclearingoffgravel
surfaces.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
machinedamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
machineproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comformachine
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourmachine.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourmachineready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersonthemachine.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
Training.................................................................2
Preparation.............................................................2
Operation...............................................................2
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute..........................3
MaintenanceandStorage..........................................3
ToroSnowthrowerSafety.........................................3
SoundPressure.......................................................3
SoundPower..........................................................3
Hand-ArmVibration...............................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................4
Setup............................................................................5
1InstallingtheHandle.............................................5
2InstallingtheRecoilStarterHandle..........................5
3InstallingtheDischargeChuteAssembly..................6
4FillingtheEnginewithOil......................................6
5AdjustingtheControlCable...................................7
ProductOverview..........................................................8
Operation.....................................................................9
FillingtheFuelTank................................................9
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel..................................9
StartingtheEngine.................................................11
EngagingtheRotorBlades.......................................12
DisengagingtheRotorBlades..................................12
StoppingtheEngine...............................................12
AdjustingtheDischargeChuteandChute
Deector...........................................................13
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute.........................13
Self-propellingtheMachine.....................................13
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse.................................13
©2012—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
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Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
*3373-671*B
OperatingTips......................................................14
Maintenance.................................................................15
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................15
AdjustingtheControlCable.....................................15
InspectingtheRotorBlades.....................................15
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................15
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................16
Storage........................................................................17
StoringtheMachine................................................17
Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheISOstandard8437
ineffectatthetimeofproduction.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore
youstarttheengine.
Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalertyou
topotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyallsafety
messagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoidpossibleinjury
ordeath.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecould
resultininjuryordeath.Toreducethispotential,
complywiththefollowingsafetyinstructions.
Training
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthe
machineandinthemanual(s)beforeoperatingthis
machine.Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsand
theproperuseofthemachine.Knowhowtostopthe
machineanddisengagethecontrolsquickly.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.Neverallow
adultstooperatethemachinewithoutproperinstruction.
•Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,particularly
smallchildren.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.
Preparation
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethemachineistobe
usedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires,and
otherforeignobjects.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutwearingadequate
wintergarments.Avoidloosettingclothingthatcanget
caughtinmovingparts.Wearfootwearthatwillimprove
footingonslipperysurfaces.
•Handlefuelwithcare;itishighlyammable.
–Useanapprovedfuelcontainer.
–Neveraddfueltoarunningengineorhotengine.
–Fillfueltankoutdoorswithextremecare.Neverll
thefueltankindoors.
–Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainers
ontheground,awayfromyourvehicle,beforelling.
–Whenpractical,removegas-poweredmachineryfrom
thetruckortrailerandrefuelitontheground.If
thisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchmachineryona
trailerwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
gasolinedispensernozzle.
–Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimes,untilrefueling
iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
–Replacegasolinecapsecurelyandwipeupspilledfuel.
–Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing
immediately.
–Donotsmokewhilehandlinggasoline.
•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby
themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectricstarting
motors.
•Donotattempttoclearsnowfromagravelorcrushed
rocksurface.Thismachineisintendedforuseonlyon
pavedsurfaces.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine
isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby
manufacturer).
•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperation
orwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotect
eyesfromforeignobjectsthatmaybethrownfromthe
machine.
•Lettheengineandmachineadjusttooutdoor
temperaturesbeforestartingtoclearthesnow .
Operation
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing
graveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertforhidden
hazardsortrafc.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,remove
theignitionkey,thoroughlyinspectthemachineforany
damage,andrepairthedamagebeforerestartingand
operatingthemachine.
•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe
engineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.Vibrationis
generallyawarningoftrouble.
•Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperating
position,beforeuncloggingtherotorbladehousing
ordischargechute,andwhenmakinganyrepairs,
adjustmentsorinspections.
•Whencleaning,repairing,orinspectingthemachine,stop
theengineandmakecertainthattherotorbladesandall
movingpartshavestopped.
•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting
theengineandfortransportingthemachineinorout
ofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaustfumes
aredangerous.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.
2
•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutproperguardsand
othersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworking.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareaswhere
propertydamagecanoccur.Keepchildrenandothers
away.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto
clearsnowattoofastarate.
•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupwiththe
machine.
•Disengagepowertotherotorbladeswhenthemachineis
beingtransportedornotinuse.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor
light.Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm
holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
•Nevertouchahotengineormufer(
Figure3).
Figure3
ClearingaCloggedDischarge
Chute
Handcontactwiththerotatingrotorbladesinsidethe
dischargechuteisthemostcommoncauseofinjury
associatedwithsnowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandtoclean
outthedischargechute.
Toclearthechute:
•Shuttheengineoff!
•Wait10secondstobesuretherotorbladeshavestopped
rotating.
•Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstobesurethemachineisinsafeworking
condition.
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea
buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,suchashot
waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe
enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•AlwaysrefertotheOperator’sManualforimportantdetails
ifthemachineistobestoredforanextendedperiodof
time.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
•Runthemachinebrieyafterthrowingsnowtoprevent
freeze-upoftherotorblades.
ToroSnowthrowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknow.
•Rotatingrotorbladescaninjurengersorhands.
Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthedischarge
openingwhileoperatingthemachine.Keepyourface,
hands,feet,andanyotherpartofyourbodyor
clothingawayfrommovingorrotatingparts.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairing,andinspectingthe
machine,andbeforeuncloggingthedischargechute,stop
theengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostop.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,stoptheengine,
removetheignitionkey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,illegible,or
lost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginningoperation.Also,
tightenanyloosefasteners.
•Donotsmokewhilehandlinggasoline.
•Donotusethemachineonaroof.
•Donottouchtheenginewhileitisrunningorsoonafter
ithasstoppedbecausetheenginemaybehotenoughto
causeaburn.
•Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructionsdescribedin
thismanual.Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service,
oradjustment,stoptheengineandremovethekey.If
majorrepairsareeverneeded,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,drain
thefuelfromthefueltanktopreventapotentialhazard.
Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer.Removethekey
fromtheignitionswitchbeforestoringthemachine.
•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.
SoundPressure
Thismachinehasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’sear
of88dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1
dBA.Thesoundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingto
theproceduresoutlinedinENISO11201.
SoundPower
Thismachinehasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof104
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of3.75dBA.
Thesoundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO3744.
3
Hand-ArmVibration
Measuredvibrationlevelforthelefthand=8.4m/s
2
Measuredvibrationlevelfortherighthand=10.7m/s
2
UncertaintyValue(K)=4.3m/s
2
Themeasuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO20643.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamageddecals.
117-6047
Orderpartno.117-7742
1.Cuttingdismemberment,impellerandcutting
dismemberment,augerhazards—donotplaceyourhandin
thechute;removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructions
beforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
120-0149
1.Primer4.Pullkeytoswitchengine
switchOff.
2.Pushtheprimertwotimes
toprimetheengine.
5.Removekeytolock
machine.
3.Pushkeyintoswitch
engineOn.
6.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualbeforechecking
engineoillevel.
117-7713
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.4.Fuelspillhazard—donottipmachineforwardorbackward.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—stoptheengine
beforeleavingthemachine.
5.Toengagetheauger,squeezethecontrolbar.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
6.Releasethecontrolbartodisengagetheauger.
4
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
Oval-headbolts
2
Curvedwashers
2
1
Handleknobs2
Installthehandle.
2
Nopartsrequired
–
Installtherecoilstarterhandle.
Dischargechuteassembly1
Screws
2
Washers2
Locknuts2
3
Knob1
Installthedischargechuteassembly.
4
Bottleofengineoil
1Filltheenginewithoil.
5
Nopartsrequired
–
Adjustthecontrolcable.
1
InstallingtheHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Oval-headbolts
2
Curvedwashers
2Handleknobs
Procedure
1.Positiontheendsoftheupperhandleontheinsideof
thelowerhandleandaligntheholes.
2.Inserttheoval-headboltsintothealignedholes,with
theboltheadsontheoutsideofthehandle(Figure4).
Figure4
1.Oval-headbolt(2)2.Curvedwashersand
handleknobs
3.Installthecurvedwashersandthehandleknobsonthe
oval-headboltsontheinsideofthehandle(Figure4)
andtightentheknobssecurely.
Important:Ensurethatthecableisroutedtothe
outsideofthehandle.
5
2
InstallingtheRecoilStarter
Handle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Installtherecoilstarterhandleintheropeguideasshownin
Figure5.
Figure5
1.Ropeguide
3
InstallingtheDischargeChute
Assembly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Dischargechuteassembly
2
Screws
2Washers
2Locknuts
1Knob
Procedure
InstallthedischargechuteassemblyasshowninFigure6.
Figure6
1.Knob
2.Bolt(2),washer(2),and
locknut(2)
Note:Installtheboltsfromtheinsideofdischargechute
assemblysothatthewashersandlocknutsareontheoutside
ofthechute.
Important:Donotovertightenthelocknuts.
4
FillingtheEnginewithOil
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Bottleofengineoil
Procedure
Yourmachinedoesnotcomewithoilintheengine,butit
doescomewithabottleofoil.
Important:Beforestartingtheengine,lltheengine
withoil.
Maxll:12oz.(0.35l),type:automotivedetergentoilwith
anAPIserviceclassicationofSJ,SL,orhigher.
Use
Figure7toselectthebestoilviscosityfortheoutdoor
temperaturerangeexpected:
6
Figure7
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Cleanaroundtheoilllcap(Figure8).
3.Unscrewtheoilllcapandremoveit.
4.Slowlypouroilintotheoilllhole.Wait3minutes,
thenchecktheoillevelonthedipstickbywipingthe
dipstickcleanandtheninserting,butnotscrewingin,
theoilllcapintothehole.
Note:Todeterminetheproperoillevelonthe
dipstick,refertoFigure8.
Figure8
1.Theoillevelisatits
maximum.
3.Theoillevelistoo
low—addoiltothe
crankcase.
2.Theoillevelistoo
high—removeoilfrom
thecrankcase.
Note:Filltheenginecrankcasewithoiluntilthe
dipstickindicatesthattheengineoilleveliscorrect
asshowninFigure8.Ifyouoverlltheenginewith
oil,removetheexcessoilasdirectedinChangingthe
EngineOil.
Note:Youmaytipthemachineforward(handleup)
alittletomakeaddingoileasier.Remembertoreturn
themachinetotheoperatingpositionbeforechecking
theoillevel.
Important:Donottipthemachinealltheway
forwardontoitsnose,orfuelmayleakoutofthe
machine.
5.Screwtheoilllcapintotheoilllholeandhand
tightenitsecurely.
5
AdjustingtheControlCable
NoPartsRequired
CheckingtheControlCable
ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour—Checkthecontrol
cableandadjustitifnecessary.
Yearly—Checkthecontrolcableandadjustitif
necessary.
Important:Youmustcheckandmayneedtoadjust
thecontrolcablebeforeyouoperatethemachineforthe
rsttime.
Movethecontrolbarbacktowardthehandletoremovethe
slackinthecontrolcable(Figure9).
Figure9
1.Controlbar2.1/16to1/8inch(2to3
mm)
Note:Ensurethatagapof1/16to1/8inch(2to3mm)
existsbetweenthecontrolbarandthehandle(Figure9).
Important:Thecontrolcablemustcontainsomeslack
whenyoudisengagethecontrolbarfortherotorblades
tostopproperly.
7
AdjustingtheControlCable
1.Slideupthespringcoverandunhookthespringfrom
theadjusterlink(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Adjusterlink
3.Springcover
2.Z-tting
4.Unhookthespringhere.
Note:Youcanpulluptheadjusterlinkandcableto
makeunhookingthespringeasier.
2.MovetheZ-ttingtoahigherorlowerholeonthe
adjusterlinkasneededtoobtainthe1/16-inchto
1/8-inch(2mmto3mm)gapbetweenthecontrolbar
andthehandle(Figure10).
Note:MovingtheZ-ttinghigherdecreasesthegap
betweenthecontrolbarandthehandle;movingit
lowerincreasesthegap.
3.Hookthespringtotheadjusterlinkandslidethespring
coverovertheadjusterlink.
4.Checktheadjustment;refertoCheckingtheControl
Cable.
Note:Thebeltmayslip(squeal)inwetconditions;
todryoutthedrivesystem,starttherotorandrunit
withoutaloadfor30seconds.
ProductOverview
Figure11
1.Controlbar6.Chutedeectortrigger
2.Recoilstarthandle
7.Chutedeector
3.Springcover
8.Dischargechute
4.Fueltankcap9.Rotorblades
5.Chutehandle
0
Figure12
1.Sparkplug
5.Primer
2.Oilllcap
6.Ignitionkey
3.Oildrainplug
7.Electric-startbutton
(model38283only)
4.Chokelever8.Plug-inforelectricstart
(model38283only)
8
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
DANGER
Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A
reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
others.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe
gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormachine
onthegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleor
onanobject.
•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.
Wipeupspills.
•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround
anopenameorsparks.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out
ofthereachofchildren.
•Donottipthemachineeitherforwardor
backwardwithfuelinthefueltank;otherwise,
fuelmayleakoutofthemachine.
FillingtheFuelTank
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline
withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating
method).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE
byvolumeisacceptable.
•DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15
orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume.
Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•DoNotaddoiltogasoline.
Figure13
1.1/2inch(13mm)
Note:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythequantityofgasoline
thatyouexpecttousein30days.Otherwise,youmayadd
fuelstabilizertonewlypurchasedgasolinetokeepitfreshfor
upto6months.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheengine
oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
1.Ensurethatthefueltankisnotoverlled(referto
Figure13)andthatthefuelcapissecurelyinplace.
2.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
3.Cleanaroundtheoilllcap(Figure14).
4.Unscrewtheoilllcapandremoveit.
5.Wipethedipstickontheoilllcapwithacleancloth.
6.Insert,butdonotscrewin,theoilllcapintothe
oilllhole.
7.Removetheoilllcapandcheckthedipstick.
8.Todeterminetheproperoillevelonthedipstick,refer
to
Figure14.
9
Figure14
1.Theoillevelisatits
maximum.
3.Theoillevelistoo
low—addoiltothe
crankcase.
2.Theoillevelistoo
high—removeoilfrom
thecrankcase.
9.Iftheoillevelislow,slowlypouroilintotheoilll
hole.Wait3minutes,thenchecktheoillevelonthe
dipstickbywipingthedipstickcleanandtheninserting,
butnotscrewingin,theoilllcapintothehole.
Note:Youmaytipthemachineforward(handleup)
alittletomakeaddingoileasier.Remembertoreturn
themachinetotheoperatingpositionbeforechecking
theoillevel.
Important:Donottipthemachinealltheway
forwardontoitsnose,orfuelmayleakoutofthe
machine.
Maxll:12oz.(0.35l),type:automotivedetergentoil
withanAPIserviceclassicationofSJ,SL,orhigher.
UseFigure15toselectthebestoilviscosityforthe
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
Figure15
Note:Filltheenginecrankcasewithoiluntilthe
dipstickindicatesthattheengineoilleveliscorrectas
showninFigure15.Ifyouoverlltheenginewith
oil,removetheexcessoilasdirectedinChangingthe
EngineOil.
10.Screwtheoilllcapintotheoilllholeandhand
tightenitsecurely.
10
StartingtheEngine
1.PushtheignitionkeyfullyinwardtotheOnposition
(Figure16).
Figure16
2.Movethechokeleverfullytotheright(Figure17).
Figure17
1.Chokelever
3.Firmlypushintheprimer2timeswithyourthumb,
holdingtheprimerinforasecondbeforereleasingit
eachtime(Figure18).
Figure18
Note:Removeyourglovewhenyoupushinthe
primersothataircannotescapefromtheprimerhole.
Important:Donotusetheprimerorthechokeif
theenginehasbeenrunningandishot.Excessive
primingmayoodtheengineandpreventitfrom
starting.
4.Connectanextensioncordtoapowersourceandthe
machine,andpushtheelectric-startbutton(model
38283only)(Figure19),orpulltherecoilstarthandle
(Figure20).
0
Figure19
1.Electric-startbutton
Note:Useonlya16-gaugeextensioncord
recommendedforoutdoorusethatisnotlongerthan
50feet(15m).
11
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,
causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbefore
pluggingitintoapowersource.Ifthe
cordisdamaged,donotuseittostartthe
machine.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcord
immediately.ContactanAuthorizedService
Dealerforassistance(model38283only).
Figure20
Important:Runtheelectricstarternomore
than10timesatintervalsof5secondson,then
5secondsoff.Runningtheelectricstarter
extensivelycanoverheatanddamageit.Ifthe
enginedoesnotstartafterthisseriesofattempts,
waitatleast40minutestoallowthestartertocool
beforeattemptingtostartitagain.Iftheengine
doesnotstartafterthesecondseriesofattempts,
takethemachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealer
forservice(model38283only).
Note:Iftherecoilstarterdoesnotoperateproperly,it
maybefrozen.Thawoutthestarterbeforeattempting
tostartthemachine.
5.Whiletheengineisrunning,movethechokelever
graduallytotheleft.
6.Unplugtheextensioncordfromthepowersourceand
themachine(model38283only).
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapower
source,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe
machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine(model38283only).
EngagingtheRotorBlades
Toengagetherotorblades,holdthecontrolbaragainstthe
handle(Figure21).
Figure21
1.Controlbar
DisengagingtheRotorBlades
Todisengagetherotorblades,releasethecontrolbar
(Figure22).
Figure22
StoppingtheEngine
Tostoptheengine,pulltheignitionkeyoutwarduntilitclicks
intotheOffposition(Figure23)ormovethechokelever
fullytotheright(
Figure17).
12
Figure23
AdjustingtheDischargeChute
andChuteDeector
Toadjustthedischargechute,movethechutehandleas
showninFigure24.
Figure24
1.Chutehandle
Toraiseorlowertheangleofthechutedeector,pressthe
triggeronthechutedeectorandmovethechutedeector
upordown(Figure25).Releasethetriggertolockthechute
deectorinplace.
Figure25
1.Trigger
2.Chutedeector
ClearingaCloggedDischarge
Chute
Important:Handcontactwiththerotatingrotorblades
insidethedischargechuteisthemostcommoncauseof
injuryassociatedwithmachine.Neveruseyourhandto
cleanoutthedischargechute.
Toclearthechute:
•Shuttheengineoff!
•Wait10secondstobesuretherotorbladeshavestopped
rotating.
•Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands.
Self-propellingtheMachine
Liftthehandleuntilthewheelsarejustoffthegroundand
thescraperandrotorbladestouchtheground,Themachine
willpropelforward(Figure26).
Figure26
1.Wheelsofftheground2.Scraperandrotorblades
incontractwiththeground
Note:Byslightlyvaryingliftingforceonthehandle,youcan
controltheforwardspeedofthemachine.Inheavysnow,
pushforwardonthehandle,ifnecessary,butletthemachine
workatitsownpace.Donotliftthehandleanymorethan
necessary,becausethescraperwillliftoffthegroundand
snowwillescapebehindthemachine.
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse
•Lettheenginerunforafewminutestopreventmoving
partsfromfreezing.Stoptheengine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andremoveiceandsnowfromthemachine.
•Cleanoffanysnowandicefromthebaseofthechute.
•Rotatethedischargechuteleftandrighttofreeitfrom
anyicebuildup.
•WiththeignitionkeyintheOffposition,pulltherecoil
starterhandleseveraltimesorconnecttheelectricalcord
toapowersourceandthemachineandpushtheelectric
13
startbuttononcetopreventtherecoilstarterand/orthe
electricstarterfromfreezingup.
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving
partsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhen
tryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhavedifculty
operatinganycontrolorpart,starttheengineandletit
runforafewminutes.
OperatingTips
WARNING
Therotorbladescanthrowstones,toys,andother
foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto
theoperatorortobystanders.
•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects
thattherotorbladescouldpickupandthrow.
•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea
ofoperation.
•Removethesnowassoonaspossibleafteritfalls.
•Overlapeachswathtoensurecompletesnowremoval.
•Dischargethesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Afterthersthour
•Checkthecontrolcableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.
Aftertherst2hours
•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
Yearly
•Checkthecontrolcableandadjustitifnecessary.
•InspecttherotorbladesandhaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacetherotor
bladesandscraperifnecessary.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Servicethesparkplugandreplaceitifnecessary.
•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.
•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectthedrivebeltandreplaceitifnecessary.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Preparethemachineforstorage.
AdjustingtheControlCable
RefertoAdjustingtheControlCableinSetup.
InspectingtheRotorBlades
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Inspecttherotorbladesandhave
anAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacethe
rotorbladesandscraperifnecessary.
Beforeeachsession,inspecttherotorbladesforwear.When
arotorbladeedgehasworndowntothewearindicatorhole,
haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacetherotorblades
andthescraper(Figure27).
Figure27
1.Thewearindicatorholeis
intact;youdonotneedto
replacetherotorblades.
3.Scraper
2.Thewearindicatorholeis
exposed;replacetherotor
bladesandscraper.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours
Yearly
Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechangingtheoiltowarm
it.Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmorecontaminants.
1.Ensurethatthefueltankisnotoverlled(referto
Figure13)andthatthefuelcapissecurelyinplace.
2.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
3.Placeanoildrainpanundertheoildrainplug
(
Figure12),removetheoildrainplug,andtipthe
machinebackward(handledown)halfwaytothe
groundtodraintheusedoilintotheoildrainpan.
Important:Donottipthemachinealltheway
backtotheground,orfuelmayleakoutofthe
machine.
4.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemachinetothe
operatingposition.
5.Installtheoildrainplugandtightenitsecurely.
6.Cleanaroundtheoilllcap(Figure12).
7.Unscrewtheoilllcapandremoveit.
8.Slowlypouroilintotheoilllhole.Wait3minutes,
thenchecktheoillevelonthedipstickbywipingthe
dipstickcleanandtheninserting,butnotscrewingin,
theoilllcapintothehole.
Note:Todeterminetheproperoillevelonthe
dipstick,referto
Figure28.
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Figure28
1.Theoillevelisatits
maximum.
3.Theoillevelistoo
low—addoiltothe
crankcase.
2.Theoillevelistoo
high—removeoilfrom
thecrankcase.
Note:Youmaytipthemachineforward(handleup)
alittletomakeaddingoileasier.Remembertoreturn
themachinetotheoperatingpositionbeforechecking
theoillevel.
Important:Donottipthemachinealltheway
forwardontoitsnose,orfuelmayleakoutofthe
machine.
Maxll:12oz.(0.35l),type:automotivedetergentoil
withanAPIserviceclassicationofSJ,SL,orhigher.
UseFigure29toselectthebestoilviscosityforthe
outdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
Figure29
Note:Filltheenginecrankcasewithoiluntilthe
dipstickindicatesthattheengineoilleveliscorrectas
showninFigure29.Ifyouoverlltheenginewithoil,
removetheexcessoilfromthedrainplugintoanoil
drainpan.
9.Screwtheoilllcapintotheoilllhole,andhand
tightenitsecurely.
10.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
11.Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocalrecycling
center.
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Servicethesparkplugandreplace
itifnecessary.
UseaTorosparkplug(PartNo.119-1961).
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(Figure30).
3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.
Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,ordirty
sparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodesbecause
gritenteringthecylindercandamagetheengine.
5.Setthegapontheplugto0.030inch(0.76mm)
(Figure30).
Figure30
1.Centerelectrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)
2.Sideelectrode
6.Installthesparkplugandtorqueitto20–22ft-lb
(27–30N-m).
7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
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Storage
StoringtheMachine
WARNING
•Gasolinefumesarehighlyammable,explosive,
anddangerousifinhaled.Ifyoustorethe
machineinanareawithanopename,the
gasolinefumesmayigniteandcausean
explosion.
•Donotstorethemachineinahouse(living
area),basement,oranyotherareawhereignition
sourcesmaybepresent,suchashotwaterand
spaceheaters,clothesdryers,furnaces,and
otherlikeappliances.
•Donottipthemachineeitherforwardor
backwardwithfuelinthefueltank;otherwise,
fuelmayleakoutofthemachine.
•Donotstorethemachinewithitshandletipped
downontotheground,becauseoilwillleakinto
theenginecylinderandontotheground,and
themachinewillnotstartorrun.
1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheseason,addfuelstabilizer
tofreshfuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.
2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe
conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.
3.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheengineoil.
RefertoChangingtheEngineOil.
4.Drainthefuelfromthetankandcarburetorby
performingthefollowingsteps:
A.Unscrew,butdonotremove,thesmallscrewon
thesideofthecarburetorfuelbowl(
Figure31)
untilthefuelbeginstodrainfromthecarburetor.
Drainthefuelintoanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Important:Donotremovethecarburetor
bowlboltonthebottomofthecarburetor.
Figure31
1.Carbureturbowlbolt—do
notremove
2.Smallscrewoncarburetor
B.Waitforafewminutesuntilthefuelhasdrained,
theninstallthefuelcapandtightenthesmall
screwonthecarburetor.
Note:UseahandheldPhillipsscrewdriver.
Overtighteningcancausethesmallscrewtostrip.
5.Disposeofunusedfuelproperly.Recycleitaccording
tolocalcodes,oruseitinyourautomobile.
6.Removethesparkplug.
7.Squirt2teaspoonsofoilintothesparkplughole.
8.Installthesparkplugbyhandandthentorqueitto
20–22ft-lb(27–30N-m).
9.WiththeignitionkeyintheOffposition,pulltherecoil
starterslowlytodistributetheoilontheinsideofthe
cylinder.
10.Disconnecttheignitionkeyfromthelanyardandstore
theignitionkeyinasafeplace.
11.Cleanthemachine.
12.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailablefroman
AuthorizedServiceDealer.Sandaffectedareasbefore
painting,andusearustpreventativetopreventthe
metalpartsfromrusting.
13.Tightenanyloosefasteners.Repairorreplaceany
damagedparts.
14.Coverthemachineandstoreitinaclean,dryplace
outofthereachofchildren.Allowtheenginetocool
beforestoringitinanyenclosure.
17
Notes:
18
InternationalDistributorList
Distributor:
Country:
PhoneNumber:Distributor:
Country:
PhoneNumber:
AtlantisSuveSulamaSisstemleriLt
Turkey902163448674
MaquiverS.A.Colombia
5712364079
BalamaPrimaEngineeringEquip.HongKong85221552163
MaruyamaMfg.Co.Inc.
Japan81332522285
B-RayCorporation
Korea82325512076
AgrolancKft
Hungary3627539640
CascoSalesCompany
PuertoRico7877888383
Mountelda.s.CzechRepublic
420255704220
CeresS.A.CostaRica
5062391138
MunditolS.A.
Argentina541148219999
CSSCTurfEquipment(pvt)Ltd.SriLanka
94112746100
OslingerTurfEquipmentSA
Ecuador59342396970
CyrilJohnston&Co.
NorthernIreland442890813121
OyHakoGroundandGardenAb
Finland35898700733
EquiverMexico525553995444ParklandProductsLtd.NewZealand6433493760
FemcoS.A.Guatemala
5024423277
PratoVerdeS.p.A.
Italy390499128128
G.Y .K.CompanyLtd.
Japan81726325861
Prochaska&Cie
Austria4312785100
GeomechanikiofAthensGreece
30109350054
RTCohen2004Ltd.
Israel97298617979
GuandongGoldenStarChina
862087651338Riversa
Spain
34952837500
HakoGroundandGardenSweden
4635100000
ScSvendCarlsenA/S
Denmark4566109200
HakoGroundandGarden
Norway4722907760
SolvertS.A.S.
France33130817700
HayterLimited(U.K.)
UnitedKingdom441279723444
SpyprosStavrinidesLimitedCyprus
35722434131
HydroturfInt.CoDubai
UnitedArabEmirates97143479479
SurgeSystemsIndiaLimited
India911292299901
HydroturfEgyptLLC
Egypt2025194308T-MarktLogisticsLtd.Hungary3626525500
IrriamcPortugal351212388260ToroAustraliaAustralia61395807355
IrrigationProductsInt'lPvtLtd.India862283960789ToroEuropeNVBelgium3214562960
JeanHeybroekb.v.Netherlands31306394611
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374-0269RevF
TheToroWarranty
and
TheToroGTSStartingGuarantee
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuant
toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairfortheoriginal
purchaser
1
theT oroProductlistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor
workmanshiporiftheT oroGTS(GuaranteedtoStart)enginewillnotstart
ontherstorsecondpull,providedtheroutinemaintenancerequiredin
theOperator'sManualhavebeenperformed.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
WalkPowerMowers
•CastDeck
5yearsResidentialUse
2
90DaysCommercialUse
•Engine
5yearsGTSGuarantee,
ResidentialUse
3
•Battery2years
•SteelDeck
2yearsResidentialUse
2
90DaysCommercialUse
•Engine
2yearsGTSGuarantee,
ResidentialUse
3
TimeMasterMowers3yearsResidentialUse
2
90DaysCommercialUse
•Engine
3yearsGTSGuarantee,
ResidentialUse
3
•Battery2years
ElectricHandHeldProducts2yearsResidentialUse
2
NoWarrantyforCommercialUse
Snowthrowers
•SingleStage
2yearsResidentialUse
2
45DaysCommercialUse
•Engine
2yearsGTSGuarantee,
ResidentialUse
3
•TwoStage
3yearsResidentialUse
2
45DaysCommercialUse
•Chute,chutedeectorand
impellerhousingcover
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
5
ElectricSnowthrowers
2yearsResidentialUse
2
NoWarrantyforCommercialUse
AllRide-OnUnitsBelow
•Engine
Seeenginemanufacturer'swarranty
4
•Battery2yearsResidentialUse
2
•Attachments2yearsResidentialUse
2
DHLawn&GardenTractors
2yearsResidentialUse
2
90DaysCommercialUse
XLSLawn&GardenTractors
3yearsResidentialUse
2
90DaysCommercialUse
TimeCutter
3yearsResidentialUse
2
90DaysCommercialUse
TITANMowers3yearsor240hours
5
•Frame
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
6
ZMasterMowers—2000Series
4yearsor500hours
5
•Frame
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
6
1
OriginalPurchasermeansthepersonwhooriginallypurchasedtheT oroProduct.
2
Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone
locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.
3
TheT oroGTSStartingGuaranteedoesnotapplywhentheproductisusedcommercially.
4
SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.
5
Whicheveroccursrst.
6
LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe
tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin
normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforparts
andlabor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustor
corrosionarenotcovered.
Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay
transportationcosts.
Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or
showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance
proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutine
maintenance,whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourToroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor
workmanship,followthisprocedure:
1.Contactyoursellertoarrangeserviceoftheproduct.Ifforany
reasonitisimpossibleforyoutocontactyourseller,youmaycontact
anyToroAuthorizedDistributortoarrangeservice.Seeattached
DistributorList.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)to
theservicingoutlet.Ifforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththe
servicingoutlet’sanalysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contact
usat:
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8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1196
001–952–948–4707
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Thisexpresswarrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:
•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorwearparts,suchasblades,
rotorblades(paddles),scraperblades,belts,fuel,lubricants,oil
changes,sparkplugs,pneumatictires,cable/linkageorbrake
adjustments
•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires
replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretousefreshfuel(lessthanone
monthold),orfailuretoproperlypreparetheunitpriortoanyperiod
ofnon-useoveronemonth
•Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan
authorizedToroservicingoutletusingapprovedreplacementparts.
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restrictedbythiswarranty.
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Toro Powerlite Snowthrower User manual

Powerlite Snowthrower
Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
Powerlite Snowthrower
Category
Snow throwers
Type
User manual

Toro Powerlite Snowthrower is a powerful tool designed to make snow removal a breeze. With its rugged construction and ease of use, it's perfect for clearing driveways, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces. It features a reliable engine, a self-propelling system for effortless maneuvering, and an adjustable discharge chute that lets you direct the snow exactly where you want it. From light snowfalls to heavy blizzards, this snowthrower is up to the task, making it an invaluable asset for any homeowner during the winter months.

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