Operation; Controls - Toro 38078 Operator's Manual

DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
When fueling, under certain circumstances, a
static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you
and others and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always place gasoline containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle
or on a truck or trailer bed because interior
carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate
the container and slow the loss of any static
charge.
When practical, remove gas–powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel
the equipment with its wheels on the ground.
If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete.
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner regularly during
operation and storage. A stabilizer/conditioner cleans the
engine during operation and prevents gum–like varnish
deposits from forming in the engine during periods of
storage.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use fuel additives other than a
fuel stabilizer/conditioner. Do not use fuel stabilizers
with an alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol, or
isopropanol.
1. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap (Fig. 14).
2. Remove the cap from fuel tank.
3. Using unleaded, regular gasoline, fill the tank to
within 1/4 to 1/2 in. (6 to 13 mm) from the top of the
tank.
IMPORTANT:
Do not fill the tank with gasoline into
the filler neck. This space is for expansion of fuel. Do
not fill the tank completely full.
4. Install the fuel tank cap.
5. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.

Operation

Controls

Auger/Impeller Drive Control Lever (Fig. 15)—To
engage both the auger and impeller, press the lever
against the right handgrip. To disengage, release the
lever.
Traction Control Lever (Fig. 15)—To engage the
traction (wheel drive), press the lever against left
handgrip. To stop traction, release the lever.
Speed Selector (Fig. 15)—This control has five
positions: two reverse and three forward gears. To
change speeds, move gear the shift to the desired
position. The lever locks in a notch at each speed
selection.
Note: Before shifting gears into or out of reverse,
release the traction control lever. You may shift
on-the-go between any of the forward speeds without
releasing the traction control lever. The speed selector
may shift with difficulty in heavy load conditions.
Discharge Chute Control (Fig. 15)—Rotate the
discharge chute control clockwise to move the
discharge chute to the left and counterclockwise to
move the chute to the right.
Chute Deflector Handle (Fig. 15)—Move the
deflector handle forward to move the snow stream
down and rearward to move the snow stream up.
1. Auger/impeller control
2. Traction control
3. Speed selector
Ignition Switch (Fig. 16)—Insert the key before
starting the engine. To stop the engine, remove the
key.
Throttle (Fig. 16)—Move the throttle upward to
increase engine speed and downward to decrease
engine speed.
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Figure 15
4. Discharge chute control
5. Chute deflector handle