Operator's Manual

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Original Instructions (EN)

Snow Commander

)

Snowthrower

Model No. 38602—Serial No. 250000001 and Up

Form No. 3351-842 Rev A

Operator’s Manual

Introduction

Read this manual 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. The

illustration below identifies the location of the model

and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers

in the space provided below:

Model #:

Serial #:

m-5045

This manual identifies potential hazards and has

safety messages identified by the following words:

• Danger signals an extreme hazard that will

cause serious injury or death if you do not follow

the recommended precautions.

• Warning signals a hazard that may cause

serious injury or death if you do not follow the

recommended precautions.

• Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor

or moderate injury if you do not follow the

recommended precautions.

This manual uses 2 other words to highlight

information. Important calls attention to special

mechanical information and Note: emphasizes

general information worthy of special attention.

Important: The 2-stroke engine provided on this

product meets the EPA Phase I Non-road Emissions

regulations for engines under 19 kW. This product

does not meet CARB TIER 1 regulations and cannot

be sold in California.

This spark ignition system complies with Canadian

ICES-002.

Safety

Read and understand the contents of this manual

before the engine is ever started.

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 potential, comply with the following

safety instructions.

The following instructions have been adapted from

the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.3–1995 and the ISO

8437:1989 standard.

Training

• Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be

thoroughly familiar with the controls and the

proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop

the unit and disengage the controls quickly.

• Never allow children to operate the snowthrower.

Never allow adults to operate the snowthrower

without proper instruction.

• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons

(particularly small children) and pets.

• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

Preparation

• Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use

the snowthrower. Remove all doormats, sleds,

boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

• Release the control bar to disengage the rotor

blades before starting the engine.

• Do not operate the snowthrower without wearing

adequate winter garments. Wear footwear that

will improve your footing on slippery surfaces.

• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

– Use an approved fuel container.

– Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.

– Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.

Never fill the fuel tank indoors.

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Snow Form No. 3351-842 Rev A Commander) Snowthrower Model No. 38602—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Introduction Safety Read this manual 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. Read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.
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– Replace the fuel tank cap securely and wipe up any spilled fuel. • Use only the power cord supplied with the snowthrower and a receptacle appropriate for use with the power cord for electric-start motors. • Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specifically recommended by Toro. • Let the engine and the snowthrower adjust to the outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow.
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• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts. • If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, illegible, or lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation. Also, tighten any loose fasteners. • Do not smoke while handling gasoline. • Do not use the snowthrower on a roof. • Do not touch the engine while it is running or soon after it has stopped because the engine may be hot enough to cause a burn.
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104-0874 104-2767 104-2775 104-4135 104-4125 3351-842 Rev A
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Note: Your engine has one of the following decals: Phase 1 decal Product Overview French translation of U.S. EPA decal text: Ce moteur est conforme à la réglementation antipollution Phase EPA relative aux moteurs ULGE. 4 3 Famille : XXXXX.XXXXXX 2 1 Nº de modèle : XXX–XXXX 9 6 7 CYLINDREE (CC) : 141 Pour plus de détails sur la sécurité, l’entretien et les réglages, reportez-vous au manuel de l’utilisateur.
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Setup Installing the Discharge Chute Unfolding the Handle Install the discharge chute as shown. 1. Cut the plastic tie that secures the control cable to the handle. 2. Loosen the knobs and pull out the handle bolts. m-6103a 3. Rotate the upper handle to the operating position. m-5046 4. Install the handle bolts, set the cable guide in position, and tighten the knobs until they are snug. m-5547/m-6187 m-6257a 5. Adjust the rotor control cable and the traction drive cable.
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Before Starting Filling the Fuel Tank Fill the fuel tank with a fresh mixture of gasoline and oil mixed at the proper ratio. Danger Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. S To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or snowthrower on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. S Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up spills.
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Operation Caution If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a power outlet, someone can inadvertently start the snowthrower and injure people or damage property. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Starting the Engine Unplug the power cord whenever you are not starting the snowthrower. 1. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the On position. Stopping the Engine To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the Off position.
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Starting the Traction Drive Operating Tips To start the traction drive, slowly squeeze the control bar toward the handle. The front of the snowthrower pivots downward. When the rotor blades touch the ground, the snowthrower begins to move forward. Squeezing the control bar completely to the handle provides maximum traction. • Remove the snow as soon as possible after it falls. • The snowthrower clears down to the ground and propels itself forward when you engage the traction drive.
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Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure • Check the rotor control cable and the traction drive cable both initially and after the first hour of operation; adjust them if necessary. • Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary. Initially • Check the rotor control cable and the traction drive cable and adjust them if necessary.
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Adjusting the Rotor Control Cable Checking the Traction Drive Cable 1. Unhook the spring end from the control bar bracket (A). 1. Squeeze the control bar against the right side of the handle. D B C A m-5066 2. Ensure that the distance (A) between the pivot plate (B) and the wheel frame (C) is 0 to 1/8 in. (0 to 3 mm). B A C m-5054 2. Slide the spring cover (B) up the cable adjuster (C). 3.
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Inspecting the Rotor Blades 4. Use a hand pump to pump the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved fuel container, or run the engine until it stops. Before each season, inspect the rotor blades for wear. When a rotor blade edge has worn down to the wear indicator hole (A), have an Authorized Service Dealer replace all 3 rotor blades and the scraper. 6. Choke or prime the engine, start it a third time, and run the engine until it will not start. 5. Start the engine and run it until it stops. 7.
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3351-842 Rev A
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3351-842 Rev A
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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.
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The Toro Starting Guarantee on GTS-5 (Guaranteed to Start) Engines and R Tek® Powered The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee Single-stage Snow Products A 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-5 Engine, when used for residential purposes*, will start on the first or second pull for five years from the date of purchase, if you provide the routine main