Form No. 3326-304 Rev B Snow Commander Snowthrower Model No. 38600—220000001 and Up Model No.
Warning Checking the Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emptying the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing the Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing the Snowthrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Folding the Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . .
Preparation Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. • Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use the snowthrower. Remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects. Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. • Release the control bar to disengage the rotor blades before starting the engine.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and inspecting the snowthrower, and before unclogging the discharge chute, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. • When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain that the rotor blades and all moving parts have stopped. • Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting it and for moving the snowthrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.
Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
French translation of U.S. EPA decal text: Ce moteur est conforme à la réglementation antipollution Phase EPA relative aux moteurs ULGE. Famille : XXXXX.XXXXXX Nº de modèle : XXX–XXXX CYLINDREE (CC) : 141 Pour plus de détails sur la sécurité, l’entretien et les réglages, reportez-vous au manuel de l’utilisateur.
Unfolding the Handle Important Ensure that the rotor control cable and the traction drive cable are properly adjusted (Fig. 2). Refer to Adjusting the Rotor Control Cable on page 12, and to Adjusting the Traction Drive Cable on page 13. 1. Cut the plastic tie that secures the rotor control cable (Fig. 2) to the handle. 4 Installing the Discharge Chute 3 1 1. Place the discharge chute over the chute ring, and align the hole in the back of the discharge chute with the center hole in the chute ring (Fig.
Before Starting Danger Mixing Gasoline and Oil When fueling, under certain circumstances, a static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and damage property. Your Toro snowthrower is powered by a two-cycle engine that requires a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture. Use only clean, unleaded gasoline no more than 30 days old and with an octane rating of 87 or higher.
2 3. Install the cap on the fuel container. 3 4 1 4. Shake the container to mix the gasoline and oil thoroughly. 5. Slowly remove the cap and add the remaining amount of gasoline. Filling the Fuel Tank Important Do not overfill the fuel tank. The gasoline-and-oil mixture must have room to expand. m-5061 5 6 1. Clean around the fuel tank cap; do not allow snow or water to enter the fuel tank. Figure 6 2.
Note: The traction is most aggressive (the traction speed is fastest) when the rotor blades are new. If you want to reduce the aggressiveness of the traction, refer to Adjusting the Traction Drive Cable on page 13. Caution If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a power outlet, someone can inadvertently start the snowthrower and injure people or damage property.
• 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. • In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and moving parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force when trying to operate frozen controls. If you have difficulty operating any control or part, start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. • Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow removal.
Adjusting the Rotor Control Cable Check the rotor control cable for proper adjustment initially, after the first operating hour, and then annually thereafter. 2 5 6 Checking the Rotor Control Cable 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 7 2. Move the control bar back toward the handle until you remove the slack in the cable (Fig. 8). 2 1 3 4 3 m-5054 Figure 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 1 Cable Z-fitting Cable adjuster Spring 5. Spring cover 6. Control bar bracket 7.
Adjusting the Traction Drive Cable Important If the pivot plate touches the wheel frame before the control bar touches the handle, the cable is too tight. Adjust the cable to increase the gap between the pivot plate and the wheel frame, but ensure that the gap is not more than 1/8 in. (3 mm). Adjusting the cable correctly minimizes the effort needed to operate the control bar. Check the traction drive cable for proper adjustment initially, after the first operating hour, and then annually thereafter.
Note: You need a No. T27 torx driver to complete this procedure. 3 1 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2 4 2. Remove the key from the switch. 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Refer to steps 3 through 5 of Replacing the Spark Plug on page 15. m-5059 Figure 15 Removing the Old Rotor Blades 1. Thick rubber side 2.
5. Remove the six bolts and locknuts that hold the scraper in place (Fig. 16). 5. Lift up the shroud and disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 18). 2 1 2 m-5062 3 Figure 18 1 m-5060 1. Shroud Figure 16 1. Carriage bolt (6) 2. Locknut (6) 2. Spark-plug wire 6. Clean any debris from around the base of the spark plug. 3. Scraper 7. Remove the spark plug. 8. Examine the spark plug and replace it if it is cracked, fouled, dirty, or if the electrodes are worn. 6. Remove the old scraper. 7.
4. Remove the two self-tapping screws, three cap screws, one washer, and three locknuts that secure the drive belt cover to the snowthrower frame (Fig. 20). Set the drive belt cover aside. 8. Push down on the idler pulley and route a new drive belt around the rotor pulley (Fig. 21). 9. Release the idler pulley and route the new drive belt over the two belt guides, around the engine pulley, and between the idler pulley and the roller (Fig. 21).
Preparing the Snowthrower Storage 1. Tighten all loose screws, bolts, and locknuts. Repair or replace any damaged parts. Important Store the snowthrower in its operating position and on its wheels. Storing the snowthrower on its front housing may cause hard starting. 2. Clean the snowthrower thoroughly. 3. Cover the snowthrower and store it in a clean, dry place out of the reach of children. Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any enclosure.
Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your snowthrower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 11 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem Electric starter does not turn (electric-start models only) Engine does not start or starts hard Engine runs rough Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. The power cord is disconnected at the outlet or the snowthrower. 1.
Problem Engine runs, but the snowthrower discharges snow poorly or not at all Snowthrower does not properly clear snow off the surface Snowthrower does not self-propel Rotor blades do not stop properly Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. You are walking too fast or too slow. 1. Change your walking speed. 2. You are trying to remove too much snow per swath. 2. Reduce the amount of snow removed per swath. 3. You are trying to remove extremely heavy or wet snow. 3.
The Toro Starting Guarantee A Five-Year Full Warranty on All Toro GTS-5 Engines Conditions and Products Covered The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly guarantee that your Toro Engine will start on the first or second pull for five years from the date of purchase—if you provide the routine maintenance it requires—or we will fix it free of charge. This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay transportation costs.
Date Hours Used Air Cleaner Service (mowers only) Change Oil (does not apply to two-cycle) Lubricate Wheels (mowers only) Check Spark Plug Storage Preparation Part No. 374-0018 Rev.
Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement A Two-Year Limited Warranty Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Toro, and Toro Warranty Company are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1997 and later utility/lawn/garden equipment engine. 1997 and later model year utility/lawn/garden equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small non-road engines.
How to Get Warranty Service General Conditions Should you feel your Toro Product requires warranty service, contact the dealer who sold you the product or any Authorized Service Dealer or Master Service Dealer. The Yellow Pages of your telephone directory is a good reference source. The dealer will either arrange service at his/her dealership or recommend another Authorized Service Dealer who may be more convenient. You may need proof of purchase (copy of registration card, sales receipt, etc.
Gas Powered Snow Products The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee A Two-Year Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered Owner Responsibilities The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Toro Product used for normal residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase.
