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Toro Snow Commander 38600 Operator's Manual

Toro Snow Commander 38600 Operator's Manual

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Snow Commander® Snowthrower
Model No. 38600—Serial No. 260010001 and Up
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.
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 symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
© 2005—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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
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
Institute in effect at the time of production.
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 B71.3-2005 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.
Register at www.Toro.com.
Form No. 3353-586 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or be sold in California. additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and This spark ignition system complies with Canadian serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the ICES-002 location of the model and serial numbers on the product.

  • Page 2: Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute

    • Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by Chute Toro for all units with electric starting motors. • Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed Hand contact with the rotor blades is a common cause of rock surface.

  • Page 3: Maintenance And Storage

    Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the rotor blades. Toro Snowthrower Safety The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know. • Rotating rotor blades can injure fingers or hands.

  • Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 104-0898 Reorder Part No. 104-4106 104-2767 104-2775 104-4135 104-4125...

  • Page 5: Loose Parts

    105-1978 Reorder Part No. 104-0874 Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Step Qty. Description – No parts required Unfold the handle. Discharge chute Phillips head screws Install the discharge chute. Washers Locknuts 1.

  • Page 6: Installing The Discharge Chute

    2. Installing the Discharge Chute Install the discharge chute as shown (Figure 6). Figure 5 5. Adjust the rotor control cable and the traction drive cable. Refer to Adjusting the Rotor Control Cable and to Adjusting the Traction Drive Cable. Figure 6...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    5. Control panel Mixing the Gasoline and Oil This snowthrower uses a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture. Use Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel Stabilizer Added) or an equivalent high-grade, NMMA TCW-certified two-cycle oil. Important: To prevent engine damage, do not use automotive oil (such as SAE 30 or 10W30) or fuel mixed at the wrong gasoline-to-oil ratio.

  • Page 8: Filling The Fuel Tank

    4. Shake the container to mix the gasoline and oil thoroughly. 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.

  • Page 9: Starting The Rotor Blades

    Starting the Rotor Blades To start the rotor blades, squeeze the control bar toward the handle until the snowthrower begins to pivot (Figure 16). Figure 18 1. Chute handle 2. Chute deector handle Preventing Freeze-up after Use Figure 16 • Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving Stopping the Rotor Blades parts from freezing.

  • Page 10: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the rotor control cable and the traction drive cable both initially and after After the rst operating the rst hour of operation;...

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Traction Drive Cable

    Note: Moving the Z-fitting to a hole closer to the Important: If the pivot plate touches the wheel spring decreases the gap between the control bar frame before the control bar touches the handle, bracket and the handle; moving it to a hole farther from the cable is too tight.

  • Page 12: Inspecting The Rotor Blades

    This can damage the chute handle. 1. Add a fuel stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel in the fuel tank as directed. Note: If you use Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel Stabilizer Added), you do not need to add a fuel stabilizer/conditioner.
  • Page 16 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: Contact any Toro Authorized or Master Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership.

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