Form No. 3326-308 Snow Commander Snowthrower Model No. 38601—220000001 and Up Model No.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. Introduction Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada. Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly. The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe products, you are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
– Replace the fuel tank cap securely and wipe up any spilled fuel. Safety This single-stage snowthrower meets or exceeds the ISO standard 8437 in effect at the time of production. • Use only the power cord supplied with the snowthrower and a receptacle appropriate for use with the power cord for electric-starting motors.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. • Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts. • Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when moving in reverse. • If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, illegible, or lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation. Also, tighten any loose fasteners.
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. 94-2561 1. Hot surface; do not touch 2. Stay a safe distance from the machine 104-4125 94-2577 1. Squeeze the control bar to engage the rotor blades 2. Release the control bar to release the rotor blades 104-9744 94-2901 1.
104-8662 (Model 38601 only) 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual 2. Stay away from moving parts, and stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the machine 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual 2. Stay away from moving parts, and stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the machine 3. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away 4. Push the button 5. Primer 6. Ignition off 7. Ignition on 8. Recoil starter 104-8661 (Model 38603 only) 3. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away 4.
Assembly Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts DESCRIPTION QTY. Screws 3 Locknuts 3 Washers 3 Discharge chute 1 Chute handle 1 Ignition key 1 USE Installing the discharge chute Starting and stopping the engine Unfolding the Handle 1 1. Cut the tie that secures the rotor control cable (Fig. 2) to the handle. 2 3 3 5 2 4 4 1 m-5072 Figure 3 1. Knob (2) 2. Cable guide 3. Traction drive cable m-5053 4.
Before Starting 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 14. Mixing Gasoline and Oil Your Toro snowthrower is powered by a 2-cycle engine that requires a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture. Installing the Discharge Chute Use only clean, unleaded gasoline no more than 30 days old and with an octane rating of 87 or higher.
3. Install the cap on the fuel container. Danger 4. Shake the container to mix the gasoline and oil thoroughly. 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. 5. Slowly remove the cap and add the remaining amount of gasoline. Filling the Fuel Tank • Always place gasoline containers on the ground and away from your vehicle before filling.
2 Note: Run the electric starter no more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on, then 5 seconds off. 3 4 1 Important Running the electric starter extensively can overheat and damage the starter. Note: If the engine does not start after this series of attempts, wait at least 40 minutes to allow the starter to cool before attempting to start it again. Note: If the engine does not start after the second series of attempts, take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer for service.
• 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. Adjusting the Discharge Chute Rotate the chute crank clockwise to move the discharge chute to the right or counterclockwise to move the chute to the left (Fig. 7). The chute deflector handle on top of the discharge chute controls the height of the snow stream.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Initial • Check the rotor control cable and the traction drive cable both initially and after the first hour of operation; adjust them if necessary. Refer to Adjusting the Rotor Control Cable on page 12 and to Adjusting the Traction Drive Cable on page 14. • Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
2 3 1 2 5 6 m-5065 Figure 8 1. Rotor control cable 2. Control bar 7 3. Handle 1 Figure 10 1. 2. 3. 4. Cable Z-fitting Cable adjuster Spring 5. Spring cover 6. Control bar bracket 7. Hole in the center of the control bar bracket 2. Slide the spring cover up the cable adjuster. 3 3. Unhook the Z-fitting from the cable adjuster (Fig. 10), and position it in a different hole on the adjuster to obtain a gap of 1/8 to 1/4 inch (3 to 6 mm) between the control bar bracket and the handle (Fig. 9).
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 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 16. m-5059 Figure 15 Removing the Old Rotor Blades 1. Thick rubber side 2.
5. Remove the 6 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 Figure 18 3 1 1. Shroud 2. Spark-plug wire m-5060/m-5547 Figure 16 1. Carriage bolt (6) 2. Locknut (6) 6. Clean any debris from around the base of the spark plug. 3. Scraper 7. Remove the spark plug. 6. Remove the old scraper. 8.
4. Remove the 2 self-tapping screws, 3 cap screws, one washer, and 3 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 2 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 12 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.
