Preparing The Snowthrower; Accessories; Troubleshooting - Toro 38547 Operator's Manual

3. Use an oil can to squirt two teaspoons of oil into the
spark plug hole.
4. Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to
15 ft-lb (20.4 N m). If you do not have a torque wrench,
tighten the plug firmly. Do not connect the wire to the
plug.
5. Pull the recoil starter slowly to distribute the oil on the
inside of the cylinder.

Preparing the Snowthrower

1. Clean the snowthrower.
2. Touch up chipped surfaces with paint available from an
Authorized Service Dealer. Sand affected areas before
painting, and use a rust preventative to prevent the
metal parts from rusting.
3. Tighten all screws and nuts. Repair or replace any
damaged parts.

Troubleshooting

Toro designed and built your snowthrower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully,
and refer to Maintenance on page 18 for more information. If a problem continues, see an Authorized Service Dealer.
Problem
Electric starter does not turn
(electric-start models only)
Engine does not start or starts Engine does not start or starts
hard
4. Cover the snowthrower and store it in a clean, dry place
out of the reach of children. Allow the engine to cool
before storing it in any enclosure.

Accessories

You can obtain the following snowthrower accessories
from your Authorized Service Dealer:
Tire Chain Kit (for the standard axle; not for use with
the Differential Kit)
Drift Breaker Kit
Snow Cab Kit
Weight Kit
Heavy-Duty Skids Kit
Light Kit
Possible Causes
1. The power cord is
disconnected at the outlet or
the snowthrower.
2. The power cord is worn,
corroded, or damaged.
3. The power outlet is not
energized.
1. The key is not in the ignition or 1. The key is not in the ignition or
is in the Off position.
2. The choke is in the Off position
and the primer has not been
pressed.
3. The fuel shutoff valve is not
open.
4. The throttle is not in the Fast
position.
5. The fuel tank is empty or the
fuel system contains stale fuel.
6. The spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
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Corrective Action
1. Connect the power cord to the
outlet and/or the snowthrower.
2. Replace the power cord.
3. Have a qualified electrician
energize the power outlet.
1. Insert the key into the ignition 1. Insert the key into the ignition
and turn it to the On position.
2. Move the choke to the On
position and press the primer
three times.
3. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
4. Move the throttle to the Fast
position.
5. Drain and/or fill the fuel tank
with fresh gasoline (not more
than 30 days old). If the
problem persists, contact your
Authorized Service Dealer.
6. Connect the wire to the spark
plug.