Stopping The Engine; Operating The Power Shift Feature - Toro 38547 Operator's Manual

A. Grasp the recoil starter handle (Fig. 17) and pull it
out slowly until positive engagement results; then
pull the handle vigorously to start the engine.
B. Keep a firm grip on the starter handle and return the
rope slowly.
For the electric starter:
A. Connect the power cord to the snowthrower
(Fig. 18) and to a standard household power outlet.
Caution
If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a power
outlet, someone can inadvertently start the
snowthrower and injure people or damage
property.
Unplug the power cord whenever you do are not
starting the snowthrower.
B. Push the starter button.
Note: Run the electric starter no more than ten times at
intervals of five seconds on, then five seconds off.
Important Running the electric starter extensively can
overheat and damage the starter.
Note: If the engine does not start after this series of
attempts, wait at least 40 minutes to allow the starter to
cool before attempting to start it again.
Note: If the engine does not start after the second series
of attempts, take the snowthrower to an Authorized
Service Dealer for service.
C. When the engine starts, disconnect the power cord
from the snowthrower and the outlet.
Note: If engine does not start or if the air temperature is
–10 F (–23 C) or colder, the engine may need additional
priming. After pushing in the primer, try to start the engine
before priming again.
9. After the engine starts, immediately rotate the choke
(Fig. 14) to the 3/4 position. As the engine warms up,
rotate the choke to the 1/2 position. When the engine
warms up sufficiently, rotate the choke to the Off
position.
Important
Ensure that the auger and impeller do not
rotate while the auger/impeller drive control lever is in the
Disengaged position. Stand in the operating position and
look around to the side of the auger housing (Fig. 21). A
large screw head on the side of the auger housing rotates
when the auger and impeller rotate (Fig. 21). If the auger
and impeller rotate while the engine runs and the
auger/impeller drive control lever is disengaged, stop the
snowthrower immediately. Refer to Adjusting the
Auger/Impeller Drive Belt on page 20. If the problem
persists, take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service
Dealer for service.
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1. Large screw head

Stopping the Engine

1. Engage the auger to clear any remaining snow from
inside the housing.
2. Run the engine for a few minutes to dry off any
accumulated moisture.
3. Release the auger/impeller drive control lever and the
traction control lever (Fig. 13).
4. Shift the traction drive into the N (Neutral) position.
5. Stop the engine by doing one of the following:
A. Move the throttle to the Slow position and remove
the ignition key.
B. Move the throttle to the Stop position.
6. Close the fuel shutoff valve (Fig. 15).
7. Pull the recoil starter with a rapid, continuous, full-arm
stroke three or four times. This prevents the recoil
starter from freezing up.
8. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
Operating the Power Shift
Feature
Move the wheels to the rear Power Shift position in heavy
or drifted snow. Leave the wheels in the front position for
light snow or for transporting the snowthrower.
With the engine running at full speed:
1. Release the traction control lever (Fig. 13).
2. Move the speed shift control fully forward to the Power
Shift position and hold it there (Fig. 22).
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Figure 21