Operator's Manual

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Figure 9
1. Add oil to small amount of
gasoline
2.
Install cap and shake can
to mix
3. Add remaining amount of
gasoline
We recommend using a stabilizer/conditioner for all T oro
gasoline-powered products during operation and storage.
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner cleans the engine during
operation and prevents gum-like varnish deposits from
forming in the engine during storage. A fuel
stabilizer/conditioner works best when you mix it with
fresh gasoline.
Note: If you use Tor o Heavy Duty 50:1 All Season 2-Cycle
Engine Oil with Fuel Stabilizer , you do not need to add a
fuel stabilizer/conditioner .
IMPORTANT
: Do not use fuel additives except a fuel
stabilizer during storage. Do not use fuel stabilizers
with an alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol, or
isopropanol.
Operation
Operating Controls
The snowthrower control panel contains a key switch, a
primer , a recoil starter , and an electric start button. The
choke is just below the control panel (Fig. 10).
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Figure 10
1. Key switch
2. Primer
3.
Recoil start
4. Choke
5.
Elec. start button (electric
start models only)
6. Cord connection (electric
start models only)
Starting the Engine
1. Turn the key to the On position and pull the choke out.
2. Cover the hole in the center of the primer with your
thumb and push the primer in twice. In extremely cold
temperatures, repeat this step as necessary .
Note:
Do not use the choke and the primer when starting a
warm engine.
3. For a r ecoil starter: Hold the snowthrower with one
hand and pull the recoil starter vigorously with the
other hand.
For an electric starter:
A. Connect the power cord to the snowthrower and to
a standard household power outlet.
B. Push the starter button.
Run the electric starter no more than ten times at
intervals of five seconds on, then five seconds of f.
If the engine does not start after this attempt, wait
at least 40 minutes to allow the starter to cool
before attempting to start it again.
IMPORTANT : Running the electric starter extensively
can overheat and damage the starter .
If the engine does not start after the second
attempt, bring the snowthrower to an Authorized
Service Dealer for service.
C. When the engine starts, disconnect the power cord
from the snowthrower and the outlet.
4. W ith the engine running, push in the choke slowly .
Stopping the Engine
Turn the key to the Of f position, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
Starting the Rotor Blades
To start the rotor blades, squeeze the control bar and
handle together .
Stopping the Rotor Blades
Release the control bar to stop the rotor blades.
Note: When you release the control bar , the rotor blades
stop, but the engine continues to run.
Adjusting the Discharge Chute
Models 38413 and 38419 only
Move the chute handle left and right to adjust the
direction of the snow stream (Fig. 1 1). The chute deflector
handle on top of the discharge chute controls the height of
the snow stream. Do not overtighten the chute deflector
mounting locknuts.