Form No. 3354-151 Rev B
Snow Commander® Snowthrower
Model No. 38602 —Serial No. 260000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Introduction
R ead this infor mation carefully to lear n ho w to operate and
maintain y our product properly and to a v oid injur y and
product damag e . Y ou are responsible for operating the
product properly and safely .
Y ou ma y contact T oro directly at www .T oro .com for
product and accessor y infor mation, help finding a dealer ,
or to register y our product.
W henev er y ou need ser vice , g en uine T oro par ts , or
additional infor mation, contact an A uthorized Ser vice
Dealer or T oro Customer Ser vice and ha v e the model and
serial n umbers of y our product ready . Figure 1 identifies the
location of the model and serial n umbers on the product.
W rite the n umbers in the space pro vided.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
T his man ual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messag es identified b y the safety aler t symbol ( Figure 2 ),
whic h signals a hazard that ma y cause serious injur y or
death if y ou do not follo w the recommended precautions .
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
T his man ual uses 2 w ords to highlight infor mation.
Impor tant calls attention to special mec hanical infor mation
and Note emphasizes g eneral infor mation w or th y of special
attention.
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Pr oposition 65 W ar ning
T he engine exhaust fr om this pr oduct contains
chemicals kno wn to the State of Calif or nia to cause
cancer , bir th defects, or other r epr oducti v e har m.
Important: T he 2-str ok e engine pr o vided on this
pr oduct meets the EP A Phase I Non-r oad Emissions
r egulations f or engines under 19 kW . T his pr oduct
does not meet CARB TIER 1 r egulations and cannot
be sold in Calif or nia.
T his spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002
Safety
T his sno wthr o w er meets or ex ceeds the B71.3
specifications of the American National Standards
Institute in ef fect at the time of pr oduction.
R ead and under stand the contents of this man ual
bef or e the engine is ev er star ted.
T his is the safety aler t symbol. It is used to aler t y ou
to potential per sonal injur y hazards. Obey all safety
messa ges that f ollo w this symbol to a v oid possible
injur y or death.
Impr oper l y using or maintaining this sno wthr o w er
could r esult in injur y or death. T o r educe this potential,
compl y with the f ollo wing safety instr uctions.
T he follo wing instr uctions ha v e been adapted from the
ANSI/OPEI standard B71.3-2005 and the ISO 8437:1989
standard.
T his sno wthro w er is capable of amputating hands and feet
and thro wing objects . F ailure to obser v e the follo wing
safety instr uctions could result in serious injur y .
Training
• R ead, understand and follo w all instr uctions on the
mac hine and in the man ual(s) before operating this unit.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the equipment. Kno w ho w to stop the unit and
diseng ag e the controls quic kly .
© 2005—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved
• Nev er allo w c hildren to operate the equipment. Nev er
allo w adults to operate the equipment without proper
instr uction.
• K ee p the area of operation clear of all persons ,
par ticularly small c hildren.
• Ex ercise caution to a v oid slipping or falling .
Preparation
• T horoughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remo v e all door mats , sleds , boards , wires ,
and other foreign objects .
• R elease the control bar to diseng ag e the rotor blades
before star ting the engine .
• Do not operate the equipment without w earing
adequate winter g ar ments . A v oid loose fitting clothing
that can g et caught in mo ving par ts . W ear footw ear that
will impro v e footing on slipper y surfaces .
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable .
– Use an appro v ed fuel container .
– Nev er add fuel to a r unning engine or hot engine .
– Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care . Nev er fill
fuel tank indoors .
– Nev er fill containers inside a v ehicle or on a tr uc k
or trailer bed with a plastic liner . Alw a ys place
containers on the g round, a w a y from y our v ehicle ,
before filling .
– W hen practical, remo v e g as-po w ered equipment
from the tr uc k or trailer and refuel it on the g round.
If this is not possible , then refuel suc h equipment
on a trailer with a por table container , rather than
from a g asoline dispenser nozzle .
– K ee p the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times , until refueling
is complete . Do not use a nozzle loc k-open device .
– R e place g asoline cap securely and wipe up spilled
fuel.
– If fuel is spilled on clothing, c hang e clothing
immediately .
• Use extension cords and rece ptacles as specified b y
T oro for all units with electric star ting motors .
• Do not attempt to clear sno w from a g ra v el or cr ushed
roc k surface . T his product is intended for use only on
pa v ed surfaces .
• Nev er attempt to mak e any adjustments while the engine
is r unning (ex ce pt when specifically recommended b y
T oro).
• Alw a ys w ear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while perfor ming an adjustment or re pair
to protect eyes from foreign objects that ma y be thro wn
from the mac hine .
Operation
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating par ts .
K ee p clear of the disc harg e opening at all times .
• Ex ercise extreme caution when crossing g ra v el dri v es ,
w alks , or roads . Sta y aler t for hidden hazards or traffic .
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine ,
disconnect the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the sno wthro w er for any damag e , and re pair
the damag e before restar ting and operating the
sno wthro w er .
• If the unit should star t to vibrate abnor mally , stop the
engine and c hec k immediately for the cause . Vibration
is g enerally a w ar ning of trouble .
• Stop the engine whenev er y ou lea v e the operating
position, before unclog ging the collector/impeller
housing or disc harg e c hute , and when making any
re pairs , adjustments , or inspections .
• W hen cleaning, re pairing or inspecting the sno wthro w er ,
stop the engine and mak e cer tain the rotor blades and
all mo ving par ts ha v e stopped.
• Do not r un the engine indoors , ex ce pt when star ting
the engine and for transpor ting the sno wthro w er in or
out of the building . Open the outside doors; exhaust
fumes are dang erous .
• Ex ercise extreme caution when operating on slopes .
• Nev er operate the sno wthro w er without proper guards ,
and other safety protecti v e devices in place and w orking .
• Nev er direct the disc harg e to w ard people or areas where
proper ty damag e can occur . K ee p c hildren and others
a w a y .
• Do not o v erload the mac hine capacity b y attempting to
clear sno w at too fast a rate .
• Look behind and use care when bac king up with the
sno wthro w er .
• Nev er operate the sno wthro w er without g ood visibility
or light. Alw a ys be sure of y our footing, and k ee p a fir m
hold on the handles . W alk; nev er r un.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge
Chute
Hand contact with the rotor blades is a common cause of
injur y associated with sno wthro w ers . Nev er use y our hand
to clean out the disc harg e c hute .
T o clear the c hute:
• Shut the engine of f !
• W ait 10 seconds to be sure the rotor blades ha v e
stopped rotating .
• Alw a ys use a clean-out tool, not y our hands .
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Maintenance and Storage
• Chec k all fasteners at frequent inter v als for proper
tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe w orking
condition.
• Nev er store the mac hine with fuel in the fuel tank inside
a building where ignition sources are present suc h as hot
w ater heaters , space heaters , or clothes dr yers . Allo w
the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure .
• Alw a ys refer to this operator’ s man ual for impor tant
details if the sno wthro w er is to be stored for an
extended period.
• Maintain or re place safety and instr uction labels , as
necessar y .
• R un the mac hine a few min utes after thro wing sno w to
prev ent freeze-up of the rotor blades .
Toro Snowthrower Safety
T he follo wing list contains safety infor mation specific to
T oro products or other safety infor mation that y ou m ust
kno w .
• R otating r otor blades can injur e finger s or hands.
Sta y behind the handles and a w a y from the disc harg e
opening while operating the sno wthro w er . K eep y our
f ace, hands, feet, and an y other par t of y our body or
clothing a w ay fr om mo ving or r otating par ts.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, re pairing, and inspecting
the sno wthro w er , and before unclog ging the disc harg e
c hute , stop the engine, r emo v e the k ey , and w ait f or
all mo ving par ts to stop .
• Use a stic k, not y our hands , to remo v e obstr uctions
from the disc harg e c hute .
• Bef or e lea ving the operating position, stop the engine ,
remo v e the k ey , and w ait for all mo ving par ts to stop .
• Do not w ear loose-fitting clothing that could g et caught
in mo ving par ts .
• If a shield, safety device , or decal is damag ed, illegible ,
or lost, re pair or re place it before beginning operation.
Also , tighten any loose fasteners .
• Do not smok e while handling g asoline .
• Do not use the sno wthro w er on a roof .
• Do not touc h the engine while it is r unning or soon
after it has stopped because the engine ma y be hot
enough to cause a bur n.
• P erfor m only those maintenance instr uctions described
in this man ual. Before perfor ming any maintenance ,
ser vice , or adjustment, stop the engine , remo v e the k ey ,
and disconnect the wire from the spark plug . If major
re pairs are ev er needed, contact an A uthorized Ser vice
Dealer .
• Do not c hang e the g o v er nor settings on the engine .
• W hen storing the sno wthro w er for more than 30 da ys ,
drain the fuel from the fuel tank to prev ent a potential
hazard. Store fuel in an appro v ed fuel container .
R emo v e the k ey from the ignition switc h before storing
the sno wthro w er .
• Purc hase only g en uine T oro re placement par ts and
accessories .
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Safety and Instructional Decals
Important: Safety and instr uction decals ar e located near ar eas of potential danger . R eplace dama ged decals.
Note: Y our engine has one of the follo wing decals:
Phase 1 decal Phase 2 decal
F r ench translation of
U .S . EP A decal text:
F r ench translation of
U .S . EP A decal text:
Ce moteur est confor me à la
réglementation antipollution Phase
EP A relati v e aux moteurs ULGE.
Ce moteur est confor me à la
réglementation antipollution Phase
II EP A relati v e aux moteurs ULGE.
P endant une durée de vie mo yenne
(C).
F amille : XXXXX.XXXXXX F amille : XXXXX.XXXXXX
Nº de modèle : XXX-XXXX Nº de modèle : XXX-XXXX
CYLINDREE (CC) : 141 CYLINDREE (CC) : 141
P our plus de détails sur la
sécurité, l’entretien et les réglag es ,
re por tez-v ous au man uel de
l’utilisateur . Nº de téléphone des
ser vices de v ente et d’après-v ente
aux Etats-Unis : 1-800-526-6937
P our plus de détails sur la
sécurité, l’entretien et les réglag es ,
re por tez-v ous au man uel de
l’utilisateur . Nº de téléphone des
ser vices de v ente et d’après-v ente
aux Etats-Unis : 1-800-526-6937
Canada: 1-866-854-9033
T he T oro® Company
Bloomington, MN
T he T oro® Company
Bloomington, MN
INFORMA TION IMPOR T ANTE CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR INFORMA TION IMPOR T ANTE CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR
Note: T he Phase 2 engine identification decal includes
the engine life specification for the emission-related
useful life period of the engine . T his period relates to
the emission compliance life as cer tified b y EP A and/or
CARB . T he life period specification for y our engine is
designated as C (125 hours).
61-4790
4
104-0897
Reorder Part No. 104-0863
104-2767
104-2775
104-4125
104-4135
5
105-1978
Reorder Part No. 104-0874
Setup
Loose Parts
Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped.
Step
Description
Qty.
Use
1.
No parts required
–
Unfold the handle.
Discharge chute
1
Phillips head screws
3
Washers
3
2.
Locknuts
3
Install the discharge chute.
1. Unfolding the Handle
1. Cut the plastic tie that secures the control cable to the
handle .
2. Loosen the knobs and pull out the handle bolts ( Figure
3 ).
Figure 3
3. R otate the upper handle to the operating position
( Figure 4 ).
Figure 4
4. Install the handle bolts , set the cable guide in position,
and tighten the knobs until they are sn ug ( Figure 5 ).
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Figure 5
5. Adjust the rotor control cable and the traction dri v e
cable . R efer to Adjusting the R otor Control Cable and
to Adjusting the T raction Dri v e Cable .
2. Installing the Discharge
Chute
Install the disc harg e c hute as sho wn ( Figure 6 ).
Figure 6
Product Overview
Figure 7
1. Discharge chute
6. Knob (2)
2. Chute handle
7. Handle bolt (2)
3. Control bar 8. Rotor blades
4. Handle
9. Fuel tank cap (not shown)
5. Control panel
Figure 8
1. Key switch 4. Recoil start
2. Primer
5. Cord connection
3. Electric-start button 6. Choke lever
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Operation
Note: Deter mine the left and right sides of the mac hine
from the nor mal operating position.
Gasoline is extr emel y flamma ble and explosi v e. A
fir e or explosion fr om gasoline can bur n y ou and
other s.
• T o pr ev ent a static charge fr om igniting the
gasoline, place the container and/or sno wthr o w er
on the g r ound bef or e filling , not in a v ehicle or
on an object.
• Fill the tank outdoor s when the engine is cold.
W ipe up spills.
• Do not handle gasoline when smoking or ar ound
an open flame or spar ks.
• Stor e gasoline in an appr o v ed fuel container , out
of the r each of childr en.
Mixing the Gasoline and Oil
T his sno wthro w er uses a 50:1 g asoline-to-oil mixture . Use
T or o 50:1 2-Cy cle Oil (Fuel Sta biliz er Added) or an
equi v alent high-g rade , NMMA TCW -cer tified tw o-cycle oil.
Important: T o pr ev ent engine dama ge, do not use
automoti v e oil (such as SAE 30 or 10W30) or fuel mix ed
at the wr ong gasoline-to-oil ratio.
1. P our a half US g allon (1.9 liters) of fresh, unleaded
g asoline into an appro v ed fuel container .
2. Add tw o-cycle oil to the g asoline according to the c har t
belo w ( Figure 9 ):
Figure 9
50:1 Gasoline-to-Oil Ratio Mixing Chart
Gasoline Oil
1 US gallon (3.8 liters) 2.6 ounces (80 ml)
2 US gallons (7.6 liters) 5.2 ounces (160 ml)
3. Install the cap on the fuel container .
4. Shak e the container to mix the g asoline and oil
thoroughly .
5. Slo wly remo v e the cap and add the remaining amount
of g asoline .
Note: Do not mix g asoline and oil in the fuel tank. Oil
at room temperature mix es easier and more thoroughly
than cold oil. Oil belo w 32°F (0°C) requires additional
mixing .
Filling the Fuel Tank
Fill the fuel tank with a fresh mixture of g asoline and oil
mix ed at the proper ratio ( Figure 10 ).
Figure 10
1. 1/2 inch (1.3 cm)
Starting the Engine
1. T ur n the ignition k ey cloc kwise to the On position
( Figure 11 ).
Figure 11
2. Mo v e the c hok e lev er to the right ( Figure 12 ).
Figure 12
3. Fir mly push in the primer 2 times with y our thumb ,
holding the primer in for a second before releasing it
eac h time ( Figure 13 ).
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Figure 13
4. Push the electric-star t button ( Figure 14 ) or pull the
recoil star ter ( Figure 15 ).
Figure 14
Figure 15
Important: R un the electric star ter no mor e than
10 times at inter v als of 5 seconds on, then 5 seconds
of f. R unning the electric star ter extensi v el y can
o v erheat and dama ge it. If the engine does not star t
after this series of attempts, w ait at least 40 min utes
to allo w the star ter to cool bef or e attempting to
star t it a gain. If the engine does not star t after the
second series of attempts, tak e the sno wthr o w er to
an Authoriz ed Ser vice Dealer f or ser vice.
5. With the engine r unning, mo v e the c hok e lev er to the
left slo wly .
If y ou lea v e the sno wthr o w er plug ged into a
po w er outlet, someone can inadv er tentl y star t
the sno wthr o w er and injur e people or dama ge
pr oper ty .
Unplug the po w er cord whenev er y ou ar e not
star ting the sno wthr o w er .
Stopping the Engine
T o stop the engine , tur n the ignition k ey countercloc kwise
to the Off position ( Figure 16 ).
Figure 16
Starting the Rotor Blades
T o star t the rotor blades , squeeze the control bar to w ard the
handle until the sno wthro w er begins to pi v ot ( Figure 17 ).
Figure 17
Stopping the Rotor Blades
T o stop the rotor blades , release the control bar ( Figure 18 ).
Figure 18
Note: W hen y ou release the control bar , the rotor blades
stop , but the engine contin ues to r un.
Starting the Traction Drive
T o star t the traction dri v e , slo wly squeeze the control bar
to w ard the handle . T he front of the sno wthro w er pi v ots
do wnw ard. W hen the rotor blades touc h the g round,
the sno wthro w er begins to mo v e forw ard. Squeezing the
control bar completely to the handle pro vides maxim um
traction.
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Stopping the Traction Drive
T o stop the traction dri v e , par tially release the control bar
until the rotor blades lift off the g round, diseng aging the
traction dri v e . R eleasing the control bar completely stops
both the traction dri v e and the rotor blades .
Adjusting the Discharge Chute
T o adjust the disc harg e c hute , mo v e the c hute handle and
the c hute deflector handle as sho wn ( Figure 19 ).
Figure 19
1. Chute handle 2. Chute deector handle
Preventing Freeze-up after Use
• Let the engine r un for a few min utes to prev ent mo ving
par ts from freezing . Stop the engine , w ait for all
mo ving par ts to stop , and remo v e ice and sno w from
the sno wthro w er .
• With the engine off , pull the recoil star ter handle
sev eral times and push the electric star t button once
(if applicable) to prev ent the recoil and electric star ters
from freezing up .
Operating Tips
T he r otor blades can thr o w stones, toys, and other
f or eign objects and cause serious per sonal injur y to
the operator or to bystander s.
• K eep the ar ea to be clear ed fr ee of all objects that
the r otor blades could pick up and thr o w .
• K eep all childr en and pets a w ay fr om the ar ea
of operation.
• R emo v e the sno w as soon as possible after it falls .
• T he sno wthro w er clears do wn to the g round and
propels itself forw ard when y ou eng ag e the traction
dri v e .
• If the sno wthro w er does not propel itself forw ard on
slipper y surfaces or in hea vy sno w , push forw ard on
the handle , but allo w the sno wthro w er to w ork at its
o wn pace .
• Ov erlap eac h sw ath to ensure complete sno w remo v al.
• Disc harg e the sno w do wnwind whenev er possible .
• In sno wy and cold conditions , some controls and
mo ving par ts ma y freeze . Do not use ex cessi v e f orce
when tr ying to operate fr oz en contr ols. If y ou ha v e
difficulty operating any control or par t, star t the engine
and let it r un for a few min utes .
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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 operating
hour
• Check the rotor control cable and the traction drive cable both initially and after
the rst hour of operation; adjust them if necessary.
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
Yearly
• Check the rotor control cable and the traction drive cable and adjust them if
necessary.
• Inspect the rotor blades and have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor
blades and the scraper if necessary.
• Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the spark plug and replace it if
necessary.
• Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the drive belt and replace it if necessary.
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
Yearly or before storage
• Prepare the snowthrower for storage.
Adjusting the Rotor Control
Cable
Checking the Rotor Control Cable
Chec k the rotor control cable for proper adjustment initially ,
after the first operating hour , and then ann ually thereafter .
1. Mo v e the control bar bac k to w ard the handle until y ou
remo v e the slac k in the cable ( Figure 20 ).
Figure 20
2. Ensure that a 1/8 to 1/4 inc h (3 to 6 mm) g ap exists
betw een the control bar brac k et and the handle ( Figure
21 ).
Figure 21
1. 1/8 to 1/4 inch (3 to 6 mm)
2. Control bar bracket
Important: T he r otor contr ol ca ble must ha v e
slack in it when y ou disenga ge the contr ol bar in
order f or the r otor blades to stop pr oper l y .
Adjusting the Rotor Control Cable
1. Unhook the spring end from the control bar brac k et.
( Figure 22 ).
Figure 22
1. Control bar bracket 3. Cable adjuster
2. Spring cover
4. Z-tting
2. Slide the spring co v er up the cable adjuster . ( Figure 22 ).
3. Unhook the Z-fitting from the cable adjuster , and
position it in a different hole on the adjuster to obtain a
g ap of 1/8 to 1/4 inc h (3 to 6 mm) betw een the control
bar brac k et and the handle ( Figure 22 ).
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Note: Mo ving the Z-fitting to a hole closer to the
spring decreases the g ap betw een the control bar
brac k et and the handle; mo ving it to a hole far ther from
the spring increases the g ap .
4. Install the spring co v er o v er the cable adjuster .
5. Hook the spring end into the hole in the center of the
control bar brac k et.
6. Chec k the adjustment.
Note: After extended use , the dri v e belt ma y w ear and lose
its proper belt tension. If the dri v e belt slips (contin uously
squeals) under a hea vy load, increase the belt tension b y
inser ting the spring end into the other hole in the control
bar brac k et. T he belt ma y slip in w et conditions; to dr y out
the dri v e system, star t the rotor and operate it without a
load for 30 seconds . Adjust the g ap betw een the control bar
brac k et and the handle to 1/8 to 1/4 inc h (3 to 6 mm).
Adjusting the Traction Drive
Cable
Chec k the traction dri v e cable for proper adjustment initially ,
after the first operating hour , and then ann ually thereafter .
Checking the Traction Drive Cable
1. Squeeze the control bar ag ainst the right side of the
handle ( Figure 23 ).
Figure 23
2. Ensure that the distance betw een the pi v ot plate and the
wheel frame is 0 to 1/8 inc h (0 to 3 mm) ( Figure 24 ).
Figure 24
1. 0 to 1/8 inch (0 to 3 mm)
3. Wheel frame
2. Pivot plate
Important: If the pi v ot plate touches the wheel
frame bef or e the contr ol bar touches the handle,
the ca ble is too tight.
Adjusting the Traction Drive Cable
Unhook the Z-fitting from the pi v ot cable adjuster , and
inser t it into a different hole to obtain the proper g ap
betw een the pi v ot plate and the wheel frame ( Figure 25 ).
Figure 25
1. Z-tting 4. Pivot plate
2. Pivot cable adjuster 5. Wheel frame
3. 0 to 1/8 inch (0 to 3 mm) gap
Note: Mo ving the Z-fitting to a hole closer to the g round
decreases the g ap betw een the pi v ot plate and the wheel
frame; mo ving it to a hole far ther from the g round increases
the g ap .
Note: T he traction speed is fastest when the rotor blades
are new . If y ou w ant to reduce the traction speed, mo v e
the Z-fitting one hole far ther from the g round. T he g ap
betw een the pi v ot plate and the wheel frame will be about
1/4 inc h (6 mm).
Inspecting the Rotor Blades
Before eac h season, inspect the rotor blades for w ear . W hen
a rotor blade edg e has w or n do wn to the w ear indicator
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hole , ha v e an A uthorized Ser vice Dealer re place all 3 rotor
blades and the scraper ( Figure 26 )
Figure 26
1. Wear indicator hole
Storage
Storing the Snowthrower
Important: Stor e the sno wthr o w er in its operating
position and on its wheels. Storing the sno wthr o w er on
its fr ont housing may cause hard star ting .
• Gasoline fumes ar e highl y flamma ble, explosi v e,
and danger ous if inhaled. If y ou stor e the pr oduct
in an ar ea with an open flame, the gasoline fumes
may ignite and cause an explosion.
• Do not stor e the sno wthr o w er in a house (li ving
ar ea), basement, or an y other ar ea wher e ignition
sources may be pr esent, such as hot w ater and
space heater s, clothes dr y er s, fur naces, and other
lik e appliances.
Important: Do not use the chute handle to lift the
sno wthr o w er . T his can dama ge the chute handle.
1. Add a fuel stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel in the fuel
tank as directed.
Note: If y ou use T oro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel
Stabilizer Added) , y ou do not need to add a fuel
stabilizer/conditioner .
2. R un the engine for 5 min utes to distribute the
conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
3. Stop the engine and allo w it to cool.
4. Use a hand pump to pump the fuel from the fuel tank
into an appro v ed fuel container , or r un the engine until
it stops .
5. Star t the engine and r un it until it stops .
6. Chok e or prime the engine , star t it a third time , and r un
the engine until it will not star t.
7. Slo wly pull the recoil star ter until y ou feel resistance due
to compression pressure , then stop .
8. R elease the star ter tension g radually b y allo wing the
rope to g o bac k slo wly to prev ent the engine from
rev ersing due to compression pressure .
9. Dispose of un used fuel properly . R ecycle it according to
local codes , or use it in y our automobile .
Note: Do not store stabilized fuel for more than 90
da ys .
10. Tighten all loose screws , bolts , and loc kn uts . R e pair or
re place any damag ed par ts .
11. Clean the sno wthro w er thoroughly .
12. Co v er the sno wthro w er and store it in a clean, dr y place
out of the reac h of c hildren. Allo w the engine to cool
before storing it in any enclosure .
Folding the Handle
1. Loosen the knobs and pull out the handle bolts .
2. F old the upper handle forw ard as sho wn ( Figure 27 ).
Figure 27
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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. The equipment engine must be free from defects in materials
and workmanship, which cause it to fail to conform with U.S. EPA standards, for
the rst two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser.
Toro and Toro Warranty Company warrant the emission control system on
your utility/lawn/garden equipment engine for the period of time listed above,
provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your
utility/lawn/garden equipment engine.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel
injection system, the ignition system, and catalytic converter. Also included may
be hoses, belts, connectors, and other emission related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Toro and Toro Warranty Company
promise to repair your engine at no cost to you, including diagnosis, parts,
and labor.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage
Toro and its afliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement
between them, jointly warrant the 1997 and later utility/lawn/garden equipment
engines for two years from the date of delivery. If any emission-related part on
your engine is defective in materials or workmanship, we will repair or replace
the part, free of charge.
Owner Responsibilities
As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required
maintenance listed in your operator’s manual. We recommend that you
retain all receipts covering maintenance on your equipment, but we cannot
deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the
performance of all scheduled maintenance.
Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in performance and durability
may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce
our warranty obligation.
As the engine owner, you should be aware that we may deny you warranty
coverage if your engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance, or unapproved modications or parts.
You are responsible for presenting your equipment engine to an Authorized
Service Dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be
completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed thirty (30) days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities,
contact us at:
Customer Care Department, Consumer Division
Toro Warranty Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
800-348-2424 (U.S. customers)
877-484-9255 (Canada customers)
Warranted Parts
The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered
to a retail purchaser. Toro and Toro Warranty Company jointly warrant to the
initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects
in materials and workmanship, which cause the engine to fail to conform with
applicable regulations, for a period of two years.
Failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are not covered.
The use of add-on or modied parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty
claim. We are not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the
use of add-on or modied parts. We are liable for damages to other engine
components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.
The owner is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance,
as dened in the operator’s manual.
Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance, or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of
"repair or replace as necessary" shall be warranted for the warranty period. Any
warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance
shall be warranted for the period of time up to the rst scheduled replacement
point for that part. Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed
below (the emissions system parts) to the extent that these parts were present
on the engine when purchased.
• Fuel Metering System
– Cold start enrichment system including the choke mechanism or
priming system
– Fuel pump
– Air fuel ratio feedback system
– Carburetor and internal parts
– Fuel injection system
• Air Induction System
– Air cleaner
– Reed intake system
– Intake manifold
– Controlled hot air intake system
• Ignition System
– Spark plug(s)
– Ignition coils and electronics
– Advance/retard mechanisms
• Catalytic Converter/Thermal Reactor System
– Catalytic Converter
– Thermal reactor
– Exhaust manifold
• Air Injection System
– Air injection system or pulse valve
– Valves affecting distribution of air
• Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
– EGR valve body and piping system connecting to the intake side of
the engine
– EGR control system
• Particulate Controls (Traps, lters, precipitators, and any other device used
to capture particulate emissions)
• Miscellaneous Items Used in the Above Systems
– Vacuum, temperature, and time-sensitive valves and switches
– Electronic controls
– Hoses, connectors, and assemblies of same
Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service
If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or
workmanship, follow this procedure:
1. Contact any Toro Authorized or Master Service Dealer to arrange service at
their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, refer to the Yellow
Pages of your telephone directory (look under "Lawn Mowers") or access
our website at www.Toro.com. U.S. Customers may also call 800-421-9684
to use our 24-hour Toro dealer locator system.
2. Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the Service
Dealer.
The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the
determination that a warranted part is defective, if the diagnostic work
is performed at a warranty station.
General Conditions
Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for indirect,
incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of the Toro
Products covered by this warranty, except for damages to other engine
components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.
All implied warranties of merchantability (that the product is t for ordinary use)
and tness for use (that the product is t for a particular purpose) are limited to
the duration of the express warranty.
Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages,
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions
and limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
374-0023 Rev C
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 afliate, Toro Warranty Company, guarantee that your Toro GTS (Guaranteed to Start) engine, when used for residential purposes*,
will start on the rst or second pull for ve (5) years from the date of purchase, if you provide the routine maintenance it requires, or we will x it free of charge.
This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay transportation costs. This warranty applies to all Snow Commander® and Power Curve®
single-stage Toro Snowthrowers. (Not Powerlite® models.)
Conditions and Products Covered under The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee
The Toro Company and its afliate, Toro Warranty Company, promise to repair any Toro Product used for residential purposes* if defective in materials or
workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase.
This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay transportation costs. This warranty applies to all Snow Commander® and Power Curve®
single-stage Toro Snowthrowers. (Not Powerlite® models.)
Limited Warranty for Commercial Use
Gas-powered Toro Snowthrowers used for commercial, institutional, or rental use are warranted for 45 days against defects in materials or workmanship.
Components failing due to normal wear are not covered by this warranty. The Toro Starting Guarantee does not apply when the product is used commercially.
Items and Conditions Not Covered
There is no other express warranty. This express warranty does not cover the following:
• Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as lters, fuel, lubricants, oil changes, spark plugs, cable/linkage adjustments, or brake and clutch
adjustments
• Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance
• Repairs necessary due to electrical supply irregularities or failure to properly prepare the snowthrower prior to any period of non-use over three months
• Pickup and delivery charges
• Operational misuse, neglect, or accidents
• Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than a Toro Service outlet
• Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difculties due to the following:
– failure to follow proper maintenance procedures
– snowthrower auger/paddles striking an object
– contaminants in the fuel system
– improper fuel or fuel/oil mixture (consult your Operator’s Manual if in doubt)
– failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non-use over three months
• Special operational conditions where starting may require more than two pulls:
– rst time starts after extended period of non-use over three months or seasonal storage
– improper starting procedures
If you are having difculty starting your unit, please check the Operator’s Manual to ensure that you are using the correct starting procedures. This can
save an unnecessary visit to a Service Dealer.
Owner Responsibilities
You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the Operator’s Manual . Such routine maintenance, whether
performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.
Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service
If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, or if a normal, able-bodied adult can no longer start your product’s engine
in one or two pulls, follow this procedure:
1. Contact any Toro Authorized or Master Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, refer to the Yellow Pages of
your telephone directory (look under Lawn Mowers ) or access our website at www.Toro.com. You may also call our Toro Customer Care Department toll free
at 866-336-5205 (U.S. customers) or 866-854-9033 (Canadian customers).
2. Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the Service Dealer.
3. If for any reason you are dissatised with the Service Dealer’s analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at: Customer Care Department, Consumer
Division, Toro Warranty Company, 8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420-1196.
General Conditions
All repairs covered by these warranties must be performed by an Authorized or Master Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement parts. Repair by a
Toro Service Dealer is your sole remedy under these warranties.
Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the
use of the Toro Products covered by these warranties, including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during
reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use pending completion of repairs under these warranties.
Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Countries Other than the United States or Canada
Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee
policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information,
contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.
* Residential purposes means use of the product on the same lot as your home. Use at more than one location is considered commercial use, and the commercial
use warranty would apply.
374-0059 Rev A
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