Operating Tips; Adjusting Scraper (Fig. 8) - Toro 38590 Operator's Manual

Unlock position — Coupling lock spring in right
hand shaft groove (Fig. 23).

Operating Tips

1. When snowthrower is not being used, close fuel
shut-off valve and remove key from the switch.
2. Remove snow as soon as possible after it falls.
This produces best snow removal results.
3. When in the rear Power Shift position, push
down on handles to increase traction if
necessary.
4. Discharge snow downwind whenever possible,
and overlap each swath to ensure complete snow
removal. If wheels slip, shift into a lower gear to
reduce forward speed.
5. In some snow and cold weather conditions, some
controls and moving parts may freeze. Therefore,
when any control becomes hard to operate, stop
the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop;
then check all parts for freeze up. DO NOT USE
EXCESSIVE FORCE AND TRY TO OPERATE
THE CONTROLS WHEN FROZEN. Free all
controls and moving parts before operating.
6. Adjust skids to match the type of surface being
cleaned. Refer to Adjusting Skids, page 15.
7. Run snowthrower for a few minutes after
clearing snow so moving parts do not freeze.
Engage auger/impeller to clear any remaining
snow from inside housing.
8. Do not overload snowthrower by clearing snow
at too fast a rate. If engine slows down, shift to a
lower gear to reduce forward speed.
9. Move wheels to the rear Power Shift position
and shift to a lower gear in heavy and/or drifted
snow to prevent the auger/impeller housing from
riding up over the snow.
10. Always use full throttle (maximum engine
speed) when throwing snow.
11. In wet or slushy conditions, clogging of the
discharge chute will be reduced by maintaining
maximum engine speed and by not overloading
the engine.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
When snowthrower is in operation,
impeller and auger can be rotating.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
ROTATING IMPELLER OR AUGER
CAN CUT OFF OR INJURE FINGERS
OR HANDS.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Stay behind the handles and away from
discharge opening while operating the
snowthrower.
Keep face, hands, feet and any other part of
your body or clothing away from
concealed, moving or rotating parts.
Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing and
inspecting the snowthrower, and before
unclogging the discharge chute, SHUT
ENGINE OFF AND WAIT FOR ALL
MOVING PARTS TO STOP.
Also, pull wire off spark plug and keep
wire away from the plug to prevent
accidental starting.
Use a stick, not your hands, to remove
obstructions from discharge chute.

Adjusting Scraper (Fig. 8)

Adjust the scraper to compensate for wear and to
ensure that the auger does not contact the pavement.
1. Pull wire off spark plug and make sure wire does
not contact plug accidentally.
2. Check the tire pressure in both tires. Make sure
that they are both inflated equally between 7 and
15 psi.
3. Move the snowthrower onto a flat surface and
shift the wheels to the FRONT position.
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