Toro 38547 Operator's Manual

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15A. Grasp the recoil starter handle (Fig. 17) and pull itout slowly until positive engagement results; thenpull the handle vigorously to start the engine.B. Keep a firm grip on the starter handle and return therope slowly.For the electric starter:A. Connect the power cord to the snowthrower(Fig. 18) and to a standard household power outlet.CautionIf you leave the snowthrower plugged into a poweroutlet, someone can inadvertently start thesnowthrower and injure people or damageproperty.Unplug the power cord whenever you do are notstarting the snowthrower.B. Push the starter button.Note: Run the electric starter no more than ten times atintervals of five seconds on, then five seconds off.Important Running the electric starter extensively canoverheat and damage the starter.Note: If the engine does not start after this series ofattempts, wait at least 40 minutes to allow the starter tocool before attempting to start it again.Note: If the engine does not start after the second seriesof attempts, take the snowthrower to an AuthorizedService Dealer for service.C. When the engine starts, disconnect the power cordfrom the snowthrower and the outlet.Note: If engine does not start or if the air temperature is–10F (–23C) or colder, the engine may need additionalpriming. After pushing in the primer, try to start the enginebefore 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 enginewarms up sufficiently, rotate the choke to the Offposition.Important Ensure that the auger and impeller do notrotate while the auger/impeller drive control lever is in theDisengaged position. Stand in the operating position andlook around to the side of the auger housing (Fig. 21). Alarge screw head on the side of the auger housing rotateswhen the auger and impeller rotate (Fig. 21). If the augerand impeller rotate while the engine runs and theauger/impeller drive control lever is disengaged, stop thesnowthrower immediately. Refer to Adjusting theAuger/Impeller Drive Belt on page 20. If the problempersists, take the snowthrower to an Authorized ServiceDealer for service.m-26801Figure 211. Large screw headStopping the Engine1. Engage the auger to clear any remaining snow frominside the housing.2. Run the engine for a few minutes to dry off anyaccumulated moisture.3. Release the auger/impeller drive control lever and thetraction 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 removethe 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-armstroke three or four times. This prevents the recoilstarter from freezing up.8. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving theoperating position.Operating the Power ShiftFeatureMove the wheels to the rear Power Shift position in heavyor drifted snow. Leave the wheels in the front position forlight 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 PowerShift position and hold it there (Fig. 22).