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  • Page 1

    Form No. 3369-487 Rev B Power Clear 418 ZR/ZE Snowthrower Model No. 38272—Serial No. 312000001 and Up Model No. 38282—Serial No. 312000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction This machine is intended to be used by residential homeowners. It is designed primarily for remo ving snow from paved surfaces, such as driv ew ays and sidew alks, [...]

  • Page 2

    T raining • R ead, understand, and follo w all instructions on the machine and in the man ual(s) before operating this machine . Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the mac hine. Know ho w to stop the mac hine and disengage the controls quic kly . • Never allo w children to operate the mac hine . Nev er allow adults t[...]

  • Page 3

    • Disengag e po wer to the rotor blades when mac hine is transported or not in use . • Never operate the mac hine without good visibility or light. Alwa ys be sure of y our footing, and keep a r m hold on the handles . W alk; nev er run. • Never touch a hot engine or m ufer . Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Hand contact with the rota[...]

  • Page 4

    Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger . Replace damaged decals. 1 17-6047 1. Cutting dismemberment, impeller and cutting dismemberment, auger hazards—do not place your hand in the chute; remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing ma[...]

  • Page 5

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty . Use Oval-head bolts 2 Curved washers 2 1 Handle knobs 2 Install the handle. 2 No parts required – Install the recoil starter handle. Discharge chute assembly 1 Screws 2 W ashers 2 Locknuts 2 3 Knob 1 Install the discharge chute assembly .[...]

  • Page 6

    2 Installing the Recoil Starter Handle No Parts Required Procedure Install the recoil starter handle in the rope guide as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4 1. Rope guide 3 Installing the Discharge Chute Assembly Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Discharge chute assembly 2 Screws 2 W ashers 2 Locknuts 1 Knob Procedure Install the disc harge chute assembl[...]

  • Page 7

    Figure 6 1. Mov e the mac hine to a lev el surface . 2. Clean around the oil ll cap (Figure 11). 3. Unscrew the oil ll cap and remo v e it. 4. Slowly pour oil into the oil ll hole . W ait 3 minutes , then chec k the oil lev el on the dipstic k by wiping the dipstick clean and then inserting, but not screwing in, the oil ll cap into the [...]

  • Page 8

    Note: Ensure that a gap of 1/16 to 1/8 inc h (2 to 3 mm) exists between the control bar and the handle (Figure 8). Important: The control ca ble must contain some slack when y ou disengage the control bar for the rotor blades to stop proper ly . Adjusting the Control Cable 1. Slide up the spring cov er and unhook the spring from the adjuster link ([...]

  • Page 9

    Operation Note: Deter mine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. DANGER Gasoline is extremely amma ble and explosi v e. A re or explosion from gasoline can bur n y ou and others. • T o prev ent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or machine on the gr ound before lling [...]

  • Page 10

    Important: Do not tip the machine all the w ay forward onto its nose, or fuel may leak out of the machine. Max ll: 12 oz. (0.35 l), type: automoti ve detergent oil with an API ser vice classication of SJ , SL, or higher . Use Figure 14 to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected: Figure 14 Note: Fill the engine[...]

  • Page 11

    Figure 17 Note: R emov e y our glov e when y ou push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole. Important: Do not use the primer or the chok e if the engine has been r unning and is hot. Excessi v e priming may ood the engine and prevent it from starting . 4. Connect an extension cord to a pow er source and the machine , and p[...]

  • Page 12

    Engaging the Rotor Blades T o engage the rotor blades , hold the control bar against the handle (Figure 20). Figure 20 1. Control bar Disengaging the Rotor Blades T o disengage the rotor blades , release the control bar (Figure 21). Figure 21 Stopping the Engine T o stop the engine , pull the ignition k ey outw ard until it clicks into the Off posi[...]

  • Page 13

    Figure 24 1. T rigger 2. Chute deector Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Important: Hand contact with the rotating rotor blades inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injur y associated with machine. Never use y our hand to clean out the discharge chute. T o clear the c hute: • Shut the engine off ! • W ait 10 seconds to be [...]

  • Page 14

    Maintenance Note: Deter mine the left and right sides of the mac hine from the nor mal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the rst hour • Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary . • Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary . After the rs[...]

  • Page 15

    3. Place an oil drain pan under the oil drain plug (Figure 11), remo v e the oil drain plug, and tip the machine backw ard (handle do wn) halfw ay to the g round to drain the used oil into the oil drain pan. Important: Do not tip the machine all the w ay back to the ground, or fuel may leak out of the machine. 4. After draining the used oil, retur [...]

  • Page 16

    Figure 29 1. Center electrode insulator 3. Air gap (not to scale) 2. Side electrode 6. Install the spark plug and tor que it to 20–22 ft-lb (27–30 N-m). 7. Connect the wire to the spark plug . Replacing the Drive Belt If driv e belt becomes w orn, oil-soaked, ex cessiv ely crack ed, frayed, or otherwise damaged, replace the belt. 1. R emov e th[...]

  • Page 17

    Important: Ensure that y ou install the drive belt so that it sits abov e the two ta bs on the idler ar m and below the idler ar m brak e (Figure 31). 7. Install the driv e belt co v er with the fasteners that you remov ed in step 1. Storage Storing the Machine W ARNING • Gasoline fumes are highly ammable, explosive, and dangerous if inhaled. [...]

  • Page 18

    Notes: 18[...]

  • Page 19

    Federal Emission Control W arranty Statement A T wo-Y ear Limited W arranty Y our Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EP A), The T oro Company , and its afliate, T oro W arranty Company , are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2009 and later utility/lawn/garden equipment engine. [...]

  • Page 20

    Power Clear 180 Single-Stage Snowthrowers The T oro T otal Coverage Guarantee A T wo-Y ear Full W arranty (45 Day Limited W arranty for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered The T oro Company and its af liate, T oro W arranty Company , pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the T oro Product listed below if us[...]