Toro 38272 Operator's Manual

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Power Clear 180™ Snowthrower

Model No. 38272—Serial No. 310000001 and Up

Model No. 38282—Serial No. 310000001 and Up

Introduction

This snowthrower is intended to be used by

residential homeowners or professional, hired

operators. It is designed primarily for removing

snow from paved surfaces, such as driveways

and sidewalks, and other surfaces for traffic on

residential or commercial properties. It is not

designed for removing materials other than snow,

nor is it designed for clearing off gravel surfaces.

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate

and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury

and product damage. You are responsible for operating

the product properly and safely.

You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for

product and accessory information, help finding a

dealer, or to register your product.

Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or

additional information, contact an Authorized Service

Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model

and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1

identifies the location of the model and serial numbers

on the product. Write the numbers in the space

provided.

Figure 1

1. Model and serial number location

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420

Model No.

Serial No.

This manual identifies potential hazards and has

safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol

(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious

injury or death if you do not follow the recommended

precautions.

1. Safety alert symbol

This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.

Important calls attention to special mechanical

information and Note emphasizes general information

worthy of special attention.

Safety

This snowthrower meets or exceeds the B71.3

specifications of the American National Standards

Institute in effect at the time of production.

Read and understand the contents of this manual

before you start the engine.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert

you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all

safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid

possible injury or death.

Improperly using or maintaining this snowthrower

could result in injury or death. To reduce this

potential, comply with the following safety

instructions.

This snowthrower is capable of injuring hands and

feet and of throwing objects. Failure to observe the

following safety instructions could result in serious

injury.

Form No. 3362-530 Rev A

Operator's Manual

Figure 2

Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA

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Page 1 Note emphasizes general information additional information, contact an Authorized Service worthy of special attention. Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 Safety identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
Page 2 Training • Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed rock surface. This product is intended for • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the use only on paved surfaces. machine and in the manual(s) before operating this •...
Page 3: Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute
Toro Snowthrower Safety The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know. • Rotating rotor blades can injure fingers or hands. Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge opening while operating the snowthrower.
Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals
Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 117-6047 1. Cutting dismemberment, impeller and cutting dismemberment, auger hazards—do not place your hand in the chute; remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance.
Page 5: Loose Parts
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Oval-head bolts Install the handle. Curved washers Handle knobs – No parts required Install the recoil starter handle. Discharge chute assembly Screws Washers Install the discharge chute assembly.
Page 6: Installing The Recoil Starter Handle
2. Installing the Recoil Starter Important: Do not overtighten the locknuts. Handle 4. Filling the Engine with Oil Procedure Bottle of engine oil Install the recoil starter handle in the rope guide as shown in Figure 4. Procedure Your snowthrower does not come with oil in the engine, but it does come with a bottle of oil.
Page 7: Adjusting The Control Cable
Figure 8 1. Lanyard 2. Ignition key Note: The lanyard has a connector which allows you to remove the ignition key when you are not using the Figure 7 snowthrower. 1. The oil level is at its 3. The oil level is too maximum.
Page 8 Move the control bar back toward the handle to remove 2. Move the Z-fitting to a higher or lower hole on the the slack in the control cable (Figure 10). adjuster link as needed to obtain the 1/16-inch to 1/8-inch (2 mm to 3 mm) gap between the control bar and the handle (Figure 11).
Page 9: Product Overview
Product Overview Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. • To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or snowthrower on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.
Page 10: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Note: You may tip the snowthrower forward starting, poor engine performance, and may cause internal engine damage. (handle up) a little to make adding oil easier. Remember to return the snowthrower to the Note: For best results, purchase only the quantity of operating position before checking the oil level.
Page 11: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine 1. Push the ignition key fully inward to the On position (Figure 17). Figure 19 Note: Remove your glove when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer Figure 17 hole. Important: Do not use the primer or the choke 2.
Page 12: Disengaging The Rotor Blades
The electrical cord can become damaged, If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a causing a shock or fire. power source, someone can inadvertently start the snowthrower and injure people or damage Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before property (model 38282 only). plugging it into a power source.
Page 13: Stopping The Engine
Stopping the Engine To stop the engine, pull the ignition key outward until it clicks into the Off position (Figure 24). Figure 26 1. Trigger 2. Chute deflector Clearing a Clogged Discharge Figure 24 Chute Important: Hand contact with the rotating rotor blades inside the discharge chute is the most Adjusting the Discharge Chute common cause of injury associated with snow...
Page 14: Operating Tips
Note: By slightly varying lifting force on the handle, when trying to operate frozen controls. If you have you can control the forward speed of the snowthrower. difficulty operating any control or part, start the In heavy snow, push forward on the handle, if necessary, engine and let it run for a few minutes.
Page 15: Inspecting The Rotor Blades
Adjusting the Control Cable Important: Do not tip the snowthrower all the way back to the ground, or fuel may leak out of Refer to Adjusting the Control Cable in Setup. the snowthrower. 4. After draining the used oil, return the snowthrower Inspecting the Rotor Blades to the operating position.
Page 16: Replacing The Drive Belt
Service Interval: Yearly—Service the spark plug and replace it if necessary. Use a Toro spark plug (Part No. 119-1961). 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 13).
Page 17: Storing The Snowthrower
Important: Ensure that you install the drive belt so that it sits above the two tabs on the idler arm and below the idler arm brake (Figure 33). 7. Install the drive belt cover with the fasteners that you removed in step 1. Storage Storing the Snowthrower Figure 33...
Page 18 Figure 35 1. Carburetur bowl bolt—do 2. Small screw on carburetor not remove C. Wait for a few minutes until the fuel has drained, then install the fuel cap and tighten the small screw on the carburetor. 5. Dispose of unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to local codes, or use it in your automobile.
Page 19: Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement
Air Induction System Where a warrantable condition exists, The Toro Company and its affiliate, — Air cleaner Toro Warranty Company, promise to repair your engine at no cost to you, including diagnosis, parts, and labor. — Intake manifold — Controlled hot air intake system Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage...
Page 20: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee
Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.

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