Toro 38583, 38584 owner manual Introduction, Safety, Power Clear Snowthrower

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Form No. 3358-430 Rev B

Power Clear™ Snowthrower

Model No. 38583—Serial No. 280000001 and Up

Model No. 38584—Serial No. 280000001 and Up

Operator's Manual

Introduction

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

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.

Figure 2

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.

Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.

The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for information regarding the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer.

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

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Original Instructions (EN)

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Contents Power Clear Snowthrower SafetyIntroduction Preparation TrainingOperation Toro Snowthrower Safety Maintenance and StorageClearing a Clogged Discharge Chute 94-2577 Safety and Instructional DecalsUnfolding the Handle SetupAdjusting the Control Cable Installing the Discharge ChuteProduct Overview OperationFilling the Fuel Tank Mixing Gasoline and OilStarting the Engine Choke lever Disengaging the Rotor Blades Engaging the Rotor BladesStopping the Engine Preventing Freeze-up after Use Adjusting the Discharge Chute Chute DeflectorRecommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceOperating Tips Checking the Control Cable Inspecting the Rotor Blades Servicing the Spark PlugReplacing the Drive Belt Adjusting the Quick Shoot Control Lower cable casing Storing the Snowthrower StoragePage Page Toro 5-Year GTS Starting Guarantee