Toro Snow Commander 38600 Operator's Manual
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Snow Commander
Snowthrower
Model No. 38600—Serial No. 240000001 and Up
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 #:
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.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Safety
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before the engine is ever started.
2003—The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
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
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(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.
– 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.
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved
Form No. 3329-430
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Register your product at www.Toro.com
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Summary of Contents for Toro Snow Commander 38600
- Page 1 Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or 8437:1989 standard. additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Training and serial numbers of your product ready. The illustration below identifies the location of the model Read the operator’s manual carefully.
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Page 2: Maintenance And Storage
The following list contains safety information specific damage before operating the snowthrower. to Toro products or other safety information that you If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop must know. the engine and check immediately for the cause. - Page 3 Remove the key from the ignition from the spark plug. If major repairs are ever switch before storing the snowthrower. needed, contact your Authorized Service Dealer. Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts Do not change the governor settings on the and accessories. engine.
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Page 4: Product Overview
Pour plus de détails sur la sécurité, l’entretien et les réglages, reportez-vous au manuel de l’utilisateur. Nº de téléphone des services de vente et d’après-vente aux Etats-Unis : 1-800-526-6937 The Toro Company Bloomington, MN INFORMATION IMPORTANTE CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR 3329-430... -
Page 5: Before Starting
Installing the Discharge Setup 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. -
Page 6: Mixing Gasoline And Oil
Mixing Gasoline and Oil Operation This snowthrower uses a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the Use Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel Stabilizer Added) machine from the normal operating position. or an equivalent high-grade, NMMA TCW-certified two-cycle oil. -
Page 7: Starting The Rotor Blades
Starting the Rotor Blades Adjusting the Discharge Chute To start the rotor blades, squeeze the control bar toward the handle until the snowthrower begins to To adjust the discharge chute, move the chute handle pivot. (A) and the chute deflector handle (B) as shown. m-6258 m-5049a Stopping the Rotor Blades... -
Page 8: Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Preventing Freeze-up after Use With the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle several times and push the electric start button Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent once (if applicable) to prevent the recoil and moving parts from freezing. Stop the engine, wait electric starters from freezing up. - Page 9 Adjusting the Rotor Control Cable Adjusting the Traction Drive Cable 1. Unhook the spring end from the control bar bracket (A). Check the traction drive cable for proper adjustment initially, after the first operating hour, and then annually thereafter. Checking the Traction Drive Cable 1.
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Page 10: Inspecting The Rotor Blades
Z-fitting one hole farther from the Note: If you use Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel ground. The gap between the pivot plate and the Stabilizer Added), you do not need to add a fuel wheel frame will be about 1/4 in. - Page 11 You are responsible for presenting your equipment engine to an Authorized Service Dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed thirty (30) days.
- Page 12 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.