Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3353-570 Rev C

CCR™ 2450 GTS® Snowthrower

Model No. 38515—Serial No. 260000001 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.

G001113

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 s ymbol

This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.

Important

calls attention to special mechanical infor mation

and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special

attention.

Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

The engine exhaust from this product c ontains

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

Instituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.

Read and understand the c ontents of this

manual

beforetheengineiseverstarted.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you

to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety

messages that f ollow this symbol to avoid possible

injury or death.

Improperly using o r maintaining this sn owthrower

could r esult in injury or death. To reduce this potential,

comply with the following safety instructions.

The following instructions have been adapted from the

ANSI/OPEI standard B71.3-2005 and the ISO 8437:1989

standard.

This snowthrower is capable of amputating hands and feet

and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following

safety instructions could result in serious injury.

Training

• Read, understand and follow all instructions on the

machine and in the manual(s) before operating this u nit.

Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper

use of the equipment. Know how t o stop the unit and

disengage the controls quickly.

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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Form No. 3353-570 Rev C CCR™ 2450 GTS® Snowthrower Model No. 38515—Serial No. 260000001 and Up Operator's Manual Warning 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.
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Operation • Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never • • allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Exercise extreme caution when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
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Maintenance and Storage • Do not change the governor settings on the engine. • Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper • When storing the snowthrower for more than 30 days, drain the fuel from the fuel tank to prevent a potential hazard. Store fuel in an approved fuel container. Remove the key from the ignition switch before storing the snowthrower. tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
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Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 105-1980 Reorder part no.
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105-1978 Reorder part no. 108-7335 Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Step Qty. Description Use 1. No parts required – Unfold the handle. 2. Discharge chute Chute handle Phillips head screws Washers Locknuts 1 1 3 3 3 Install the discharge chute. 1. Unfolding the Handle 1. Cut the plastic tie that secures the control cable to the handle. Note: Hold the cable taut to ensure that it stays connected at the bottom. 2.
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2. Installing the Discharge Chute Install the discharge chute as shown (Figure 6). G001116 Figure 4 4. Fully insert the handle bolts (Figure 5). Important: Ensure that you do not pinch the control cable (Figure 5). G001117 Figure 5 5. Tighten the knobs until they are snug. 6. Adjust the control cable. Refer to Adjusting the Control Cable.
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Product Overview Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 3 6 5 2 Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. 1 4 • To prevent a static charge from igniting the 7 9 gasoline, place the container and/or snowthrower on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. 8 • Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. G001114 Wipe up spills. Figure 7 1. 2. 3. 4.
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4. Shake the container to mix the gasoline and oil thoroughly. 2X 5. Slowly remove the cap and add the remaining amount of gasoline. Note: Do not mix gasoline and oil in the fuel tank. Oil at room temperature mixes easier and more thoroughly than cold oil. Oil below 32°F (0°C) requires additional mixing G001135 Figure 13 4. Pull the recoil starter (Figure 14). Filling the Fuel Tank Fill the fuel tank with a fresh mixture of gasoline and oil mixed at the proper ratio (Figure 10). 1/2 inch (1.
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• To self-propel, raise the handle and tilt the snowthrower slightly forward, lifting the wheels off the ground. The more you tilt the handle forward, the faster the snowthrower self-propels. • If the snowthrower does not propel itself forward on slippery surfaces or in heavy snow, push forward on the handle, but allow the snowthrower to work at its own pace. G001127 Figure 17 • Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow removal.
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Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first operating hour • Check the control cable both initially and after the first hour of operation; adjust it if necessary. • Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary. Yearly • Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary. • Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
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Note: Moving the Z-fitting higher decreases the gap between the control bar and the handle; moving it lower increases the gap. Important: Do not use the chute handle to lift the snowthrower. This can damage the chute handle. 1. Add a fuel stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel in the fuel tank as directed. 3. Replace the spring cover and hook the end of the control cable into the bottom hole of the control bar.
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Snow Commander and Power Curve Single-stage Snow Products The Toro 5-Year GTS Starting Guarantee and The Toro 2-Year Total Coverage Guarantee A Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered under The Toro Starting Guarantee The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, guarantee that your Toro GTS (Guaranteed to Start) engine, when used for residential purposes*, will start on the first or second pull for five (5) years from the date of purchase, if you p