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Form No. 3326-304 Rev B
Snow Commander
Snowthrower
Model No. 38600—220000001 and Up
Model No. 38602—220000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Domestic English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3326-304 Rev B Snow Commander Snowthrower Model No. 38600—220000001 and Up Model No. 38602—220000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safe Operating Practices ....Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Toro Snowthrower Safety ....

  • Page 3: Safety

    The following instructions have been adapted from the repairing the snowthrower. ANSI/OPEI B71.3–1995 standard and the ISO 8437:1989 standard. Information or terminology specific to Toro Operation snowthrowers is enclosed in parenthesis. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

  • Page 4: Toro Snowthrower Safety

    Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels when necessary. 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. Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge opening while operating the snowthrower.

  • Page 5: Safety And Instruction Decals

    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. 61-4790 (Electric-start model only) 104-4106 (Recoil-start model only) 104-0863 (Electric-start model only) 104-4125 104-0874 104-4135...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    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 Assembly Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

  • Page 7: Unfolding The Handle

    Unfolding the Handle Important Ensure that the rotor control cable and the traction drive cable are properly adjusted (Fig. 2). Refer to 1. Cut the plastic tie that secures the rotor control cable Adjusting the Rotor Control Cable on page 12, and to (Fig.

  • Page 8: Before Starting

    Oil below 32 F (0 C) requires additional mixing. away from an open flame or where a spark may 2. Add the full amount of Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel ignite the gasoline fumes. Stabilizer Added) or an equivalent high grade, NMMA...

  • Page 9: Filling The Fuel Tank

    3. Install the cap on the fuel container. 4. Shake the container to mix the gasoline and oil thoroughly. 5. Slowly remove the cap and add the remaining amount of gasoline. Filling the Fuel Tank Important Do not overfill the fuel tank. The m-5061 gasoline-and-oil mixture must have room to expand.

  • Page 10: Stopping The Engine

    Note: The traction is most aggressive (the traction speed is fastest) when the rotor blades are new. If you want to Caution reduce the aggressiveness of the traction, refer to Adjusting the Traction Drive Cable on page 13. If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a power outlet, someone can inadvertently start the Stopping the Traction Drive snowthrower and injure people or damage...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    If the snowthrower does not propel itself forward on In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and slippery surfaces or in heavy snow, push forward on the moving parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force handle, but allow the snowthrower to work at its own when trying to operate frozen controls.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Rotor Control Cable

    Adjusting the Rotor Control Cable Check the rotor control cable for proper adjustment initially, after the first operating hour, and then annually thereafter. Checking the Rotor Control Cable 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Traction Drive Cable

    Adjusting the Traction Drive Important If the pivot plate touches the wheel frame before the control bar touches the handle, the cable is too Cable tight. Adjust the cable to increase the gap between the pivot plate and the wheel frame, but ensure that the gap is not Check the traction drive cable for proper adjustment more than 1/8 in.

  • Page 14: Replacing The Scraper

    Note: You need a No. T27 torx driver to complete this procedure. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 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 15.

  • Page 15: Replacing The Spark Plug

    5. Remove the six bolts and locknuts that hold the scraper 5. Lift up the shroud and disconnect the wire from the in place (Fig. 16). spark plug (Fig. 18). m-5062 Figure 18 m-5060 1. Shroud 2. Spark-plug wire Figure 16 6.

  • Page 16: Checking The Tire Pressure

    4. Remove the two self-tapping screws, three cap screws, 8. Push down on the idler pulley and route a new drive one washer, and three locknuts that secure the drive belt belt around the rotor pulley (Fig. 21). cover to the snowthrower frame (Fig. 20). Set the drive 9.

  • Page 17: Storage

    Preparing the Fuel System 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. m-5046 2. Run the engine for five minutes to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your snowthrower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 11 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Electric starter does not turn 1.
  • Page 19 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Engine runs, but the snowthrower 1. You are walking too fast or too 1. Change your walking speed. discharges snow poorly or not at slow. 2. You are trying to remove too 2. Reduce the amount of snow much snow per swath.

  • Page 20: The Toro Starting Guarantee

    – failure to follow proper maintenance procedures your Toro Engine will start on the first or second pull for five years – rotary mower blade or snowthrower auger/paddles striking from the date of purchase—if you provide the routine maintenance an object it requires—or we will fix it free of charge.
  • Page 21 Date Hours Air Cleaner Change Oil Lubricate Wheels Check Spark Storage Used Service (does not apply (mowers only) Plug Preparation (mowers only) to two-cycle) Part No. 374-0018 Rev. C...

  • Page 22: Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement

    If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and – EGR valve body and piping system connecting to the responsibilities, or if you need a referral to a Toro Service Dealer, intake side of the engine please feel free to contact us at: –...
  • Page 23 Service Dealer or Master Service Dealer. The Yellow Pages of your with the use of the Toro Products covered by this warranty, except telephone directory is a good reference source. The dealer will...

  • Page 24: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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