Toro 38585, 38586 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3358-435RevB

PowerClear™Snowthrower

ModelNo.38585—SerialNo.280000001andUp

ModelNo.38586—SerialNo.280000001andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002.

Theenclosed forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems, maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.

Engine Owner’ s Man ual

issupplied

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

Safety

ThissnowthrowermeetsorexceedstheB71.3 specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards Instituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.

Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanual beforeyoustarttheengine.

Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Itisusedtoalert youtopotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyall safetymessagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoid possibleinjuryordeath.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthissnowthrower couldresultininjuryordeath.Toreducethis

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedintheUSA

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potential,complywiththefollowingsafety instructions.

–Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing

immediately.

Thissnowthroweriscapableofamputatinghands andfeetandofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobserve thefollowingsafetyinstructionscouldresultin seriousinjury.

Training

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthe machineandinthemanual(s)beforeoperatingthis unit.Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsand theproperuseoftheequipment.Knowhowtostop theunitanddisengagethecontrolsquickly .

•Neverallowchildrentooperatetheequipment. Neverallowadultstooperatetheequipmentwithout properinstruction.

•Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons, particularlysmallchildren.

•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.

Preparation

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis tobeusedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards, wires,andotherforeignobjects.

•Donotoperatetheequipmentwithoutwearing adequatewintergarments.Avoidloosetting clothingthatcangetcaughtinmovingparts.Wear footwearthatwillimprovefootingonslippery surfaces.

•Handlefuelwithcare;itishighlyammable.

–Useanapprovedfuelcontainer. –Neveraddfueltoarunningengineorhotengine. –Fillfueltankoutdoorswithextremecare.Never

llfueltankindoors.

–Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleorona

truckortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Always placecontainersontheground,awayfromyour vehicle,beforelling.

–Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment

fromthetruckortrailerandrefuelitonthe ground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatrailerwithaportablecontainer, ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.

–Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof

thefueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimes, untilrefuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzle lock-opendevice.

–Replacegasolinecapsecurelyandwipeupspilled

fuel.

•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby themanufacturerforallunitswithelectricstarting motors.

•Donotattempttoclearsnowfromagravelor crushedrocksurface.Thisproductisintendedfor useonlyonpavedsurfaces.

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile theengineisrunning(exceptwhenspecically recommendedbymanufacturer).

•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduring operationorwhileperforminganadjustmentor repairtoprotecteyesfromforeignobjectsthatmay bethrownfromthemachine.

Operation

•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts. Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossinggraveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertfor hiddenhazardsortrafc.

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine, removetheignitionkey,thoroughlyinspectthesnow throwerforanydamage,andrepairthedamage beforerestartingandoperatingthesnowthrower.

•Iftheunitshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stop theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause. Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.

•Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperating position,beforeuncloggingtherotorbladehousing ordischargechute,andwhenmakinganyrepairs, adjustmentsorinspections.

•Whencleaning,repairing,orinspectingthesnow thrower,stoptheengineandmakecertainthatthe rotorbladesandallmovingpartshavestopped.

•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting theengineandfortransportingthesnowthrower inoroutofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors; exhaustfumesaredangerous.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.

•Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutproper guardsandothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplace andworking.

•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas wherepropertydamagecanoccur.Keepchildren andothersaway.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattempting toclearsnowattoofastarate.

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•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupwiththe snowthrower.

•Disengagepowertotherotorbladeswhensnow throweristransportedornotinuse.

•Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgood visibilityorlight.Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,and keeparmholdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.

•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.

ClearingaCloggedDischarge Chute

Handcontactwiththerotatingrotorbladesinsidethe dischargechuteisthemostcommoncauseofinjury associatedwithsnowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto cleanoutthedischargechute.

Toclearthechute:

•Shuttheengineoff!

•Wait10secondstobesuretherotorbladeshave stoppedrotating.

•Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands.

ToroSnowthrowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toToroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou mustknow.

•Rotatingrotorbladescaninjurengersor hands.Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthesnowthrower.

Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart ofyourbodyorclothingawayfrommovingor rotatingparts.

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairing,andinspecting thesnowthrower,andbeforeuncloggingthe dischargechute,stoptheengine,removethekey,

andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,stopthe engine,removetheignitionkey,andwaitforall movingpartstostop.

•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged, illegible,orlost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginning operation.Also,tightenanyloosefasteners.

•Donotsmokewhilehandlinggasoline.

•Donotusethesnowthroweronaroof.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper tightnesstobesuretheequipmentisinsafeworking condition.

•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltank insideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent, suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothes dryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringin anyenclosure.

•AlwaysrefertotheOperator’sManualforimportant detailsifthesnowthroweristobestoredforan extendedperiod.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as necessary.

•Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowingsnow topreventfreeze-upoftherotorblades.

•Donottouchtheenginewhileitisrunningorsoon afterithasstoppedbecausetheenginemaybehot enoughtocauseaburn.

•Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructions describedinthismanual.Beforeperformingany maintenance,service,oradjustment,stoptheengine andremovethekey.Ifmajorrepairsareeverneeded, contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.

•Whenstoringthesnowthrowerformorethan30 days,drainthefuelfromthefueltanktoprevent apotentialhazard.Storefuelinanapprovedfuel container.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch beforestoringthesnowthrower.

•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand accessories.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamaged

decals.

94-2577

1.Toengagetherotorblades,holdthecontrolbaragainst thehandle.

2.Todisengagetherotorblades,releasethecontrolbar.

114-3753(Model38586only)

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,rotorblades—stopthe enginebeforeleavingthemachine.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

4.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforecheckingengineoil level.

5.EngineswitchOn

6.EngineswitchOff

7.Primer

8.Pushtheprimerthreetimestoprimetheengine.

9.Plugthemachineintopowertheelectricstarter.

108-4939

1.Cuttingdismemberment,rotorbladeshazard;donotplace yourhandinthechute;removetheignitionkeyandreadthe instructionsbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.

108-4930(Model38585only)

1.Warning—readthe

Operator’sManual.

2.Cutting/dismemberment hazard,rotorblades—stop theenginebeforeleaving themachine.

3.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders asafedistancefromthe machine.

4.EngineswitchOn8.ReadtheOperator’s

5.EngineswitchOff

6.Primer

7.Pushtheprimerthree timestoprimetheengine.

Manualbeforechecking engineoillevel.

110-9363

1.Choke

114-3794

1.Hotsurface(onexhaustbafe)

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Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

Nopartsrequired

Screws Chuteassembly

1.UnfoldingtheHandle

Procedure

1.Loosenthehandleknobs,pulloutthe“U”-shaped handlelocksuntilyoucanmovethehandlefreely , androtatethehandletotheoperatingposition (Figure3).

Qty.

–

3 1

Unfoldthehandle.

Installthedischargechute.

Figure4

Use

Important:Ensurethatyoudonotpinchor

kinkthecontrolcableortheQuickShoot™ cables(Figure5).

Figure3

1.“U”-shapedhandlelock(2)

2.Handleknobs

2.Inserttheendofthe“U”-shapedhandlelockinto theopenholeinthehandleandtightenthehandle knobsuntiltheyaresnug(Figure4).

Figure5

1.Controlcable2.QuickShoot™cables

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2.InstallingtheDischarge

Chute

Screws

Chuteassembly

Procedure

Installthedischargechuteasshown(Figure6).

Figure6

1.Dischargechute

2.Screw(3)

1.Movethesnowthrowertoalevelsurface.

2.Cleanaroundtheoilllcap(Figure7).

Figure7

1.Oilllcap

3.Unscrewtheoilllcapandremoveit.

4.Withthesnowthrowerintheoperatingposition, carefullypouroilintothecrankcaseuntilthepoint ofoverow.

5.Screwtheoilllcapintotheoilllholeandtighten itsecurely.

4.AdjustingtheControlCable

Note:Foreasierinstallation,useasmallratchetwrench

totightenthescrews.

Important:Donotovertightenthescrews; otherwiseyoumaydamagethedischargechuteand preventitfromturningfreely.

3.FillingtheEnginewithOil

Procedure

Yoursnowthrowerdoesnotcomewithoilintheengine, butitdoescomewithabottleofoil.

Important:Beforestartingtheengine,llthe enginewithoil.

Note:Thebottleofoilmaycontainmorethanis required.Donotoverlltheengine.

Maxll:21oz.(0.62l),type:automotivedetergentoil withanAPIserviceclassicationofSJ,SL,orhigher.

•Fortemperaturesabove32°F(0°C),useSAE30.

•Fortemperaturesbetween0°Fand32°F(–18°Cand 0°C),useSAE5W30orSAE10.

Procedure

RefertoAdjustingtheControlCableinMaintenance.

•Fortemperaturesbelow0°F(–18°C),useSAE 0W30.

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ProductOverview

Figure8

1.Chutedeectortrigger

2.Dischargechute9.Ignitionkey

3.Fueltankcap

4.Controlbar11.Oildrainplug

5.QuickShoot™control12.Oilllcap

6.Recoilstarthandle

7.Primer

8.Electric-startbutton

10.Chokelever

13.Chutedeector

(model38586only)

FillingtheFuelTank

Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedgasoline(Figure9).

Figure9

1.1/4inch(6mm)

Important:DonotuseE85orE20fuel.Alternative fuelswithhighalcoholcontentcancausehard starting,poorengineperformance,andmaycause internalenginedamage.

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive. Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyou andothers.

•Topreventastaticchargefromigniting thegasoline,placethecontainerand/or snowthroweronthegroundbeforelling, notinavehicleoronanobject.

•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineis cold.Wipeupspills.

•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingor aroundanopenameorsparks.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer, outofthereachofchildren.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check

theengineoillevelandaddoilif necessary.

1.Movethesnowthrowertoalevelsurface.

2.Cleanaroundtheoilllcap(Figure10).

Figure10

1.Oilllcap

3.Unscrewtheoilllcapandremoveit.

4.Iftheoillevelislow,keepthesnowthrowerinthe operatingpositionandcarefullypouroilintothe crankcaseuntilthepointofoverow .(Max.ll:21

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oz.(0.62l),type:SAE30detergentoilwithanAPI serviceclassicationofSJ,SL,orhigher.)

5.Screwtheoilllcapintotheoilllholeandtighten itsecurely.

StartingtheEngine

1.TurntheignitionkeyclockwisetotheOnposition (Figure11).

Figure13

Note:Removeyourglovewhenyoupushinthe

primersothataircannotescapefromtheprimer hole.

Figure11

2.Pulloutthechokelever(Figure12).

Figure12

1.Chokelever

Important:Donotusetheprimerorthechoke iftheenginehasbeenrunningandishot. Excessiveprimingmayoodtheengineand preventitfromstarting.

4.Connectanextensioncordtoapowersourceand thesnowthrower,andpushtheelectric-startbutton (model38586only)(Figure14),orpulltherecoil starthandle(Figure15).

Figure14

3.Firmlypushintheprimer3timeswithyourthumb, holdingtheprimerinaforasecondbeforereleasing iteachtime(Figure13).

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Figure15

Figure16

1.Controlbar

Important:Runtheelectricstarternomore than10timesatintervalsof5secondson,then 5secondsoff.Runningtheelectricstarter extensivelycanoverheatanddamageit.Ifthe enginedoesnotstartafterthisseriesofattempts, waitatleast40minutestoallowthestarterto coolbeforeattemptingtostartitagain.Ifthe enginedoesnotstartafterthesecondseriesof attempts,takethesnowthrowertoanAuthorized ServiceDealerforservice(model38586only).

5.Whiletheengineisrunning,pushinthechokelever slowly.

6.Unplugtheextensioncordfromthepowersource andthesnowthrower(model38586only).

Ifyouleavethesnowthrowerpluggedintoa poweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystart thesnowthrowerandinjurepeopleordamage property(model38586only).

DisengagingtheRotorBlades

Todisengagetherotorblades,releasethecontrolbar (Figure17).

Figure17

StoppingtheEngine

Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot startingthesnowthrower.

EngagingtheRotorBlades

Toengagetherotorblades,holdthecontrolbaragainst thehandle(Figure16).

Tostoptheengine,turntheignitionkey counterclockwisetotheOffposition(Figure18).

Figure18

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AdjustingtheDischargeChute

PreventingFreeze-upafter

andChuteDeector

Toadjustthedischargechute,pressthetriggerofthe QuickShoot™controlontherighthandsideofthe handleandmoveitupordownalongthehandle.Moving thecontroldownthehandlerotatesthedischargechute totheleft;movingthecontrolupthehandlerotatesthe dischargechutetotheright(Figure19).

Use

•Lettheenginerunforafewminutestoprevent movingpartsfromfreezing.Stoptheengine,wait forallmovingpartstostop,andremoveiceand snowfromthesnowthrower.

•Cleanoffanysnowandicefromthebaseofthe chute.

•Rotatethedischargechuteleftandrighttofreeit fromanyicebuildup.

•WiththeignitionkeyintheOffposition,pullthe recoilstarterhandleseveraltimesorpushtheelectric startbuttononce(model38586only)topreventthe recoilandelectricstartersfromfreezingup.

•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforce whentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhave difcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart,startthe engineandletitrunforafewminutes.

OperatingTips

Figure19

Toraiseorlowertheangleofthechutedeector,press thetriggeronthechutedeectorandmovethechute deectorupordown(Figure20).

Figure20

1.Chutedeectortrigger2.Chutedeector

Therotorbladescanthrowstones,toys,and otherforeignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonal injurytotheoperatorortobystanders.

•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects thattherotorbladescouldpickupand throw.

•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthe areaofoperation.

•Removethesnowassoonaspossibleafteritfalls.

•Ifthesnowthrowerdoesnotpropelitselfforward onslipperysurfacesorinheavysnow,pushforward onthehandle,butallowthesnowthrowertowork atitsownpace.

•Overlapeachswathtoensurecompletesnow removal.

•Dischargethesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Afterthersthour

Aftertherst2hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checkthecontrolcableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifnecessary .

•Checkthecontrolcableandadjustitifnecessary.

•InspecttherotorbladesandhaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacetherotor bladesandscraperifnecessary.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Servicethesparkplugandreplaceitifnecessary.

•Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemifnecessary.

•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectthedrivebeltandreplaceitifnecessary.

•Preparethesnowthrowerforstorage.

AdjustingtheControlCable

CheckingtheControlCable

ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour—Check

thecontrolcableandadjustitif necessary.

Note:Ensurethata1/16-inchto1/8-inch(2mmto3 mm)gapexistsbetweenthecontrolbarandthehandle (Figure21).

Important:Thecontrolcablemustcontainsome slackwhenyoudisengagethecontrolbarforthe rotorbladestostopproperly.

Yearly—Checkthecontrolcableand adjustitifnecessary.

Movethecontrolbarbacktowardthehandletoremove theslackinthecontrolcable(Figure21).

Figure21

1.Controlbar2.1/16-inchto1/8-inch(2 mmto3mm)gap

AdjustingtheControlCable

1.Slideupthespringcoverandunhookthespring fromtheadjusterlink(Figure22).

Figure22

1.Adjusterlink

2.Z-tting

3.Springcover

4.Unhookthespringhere.

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Note:Youcanpulluptheadjusterlinkandcableto makeunhookingthespringeasier.

2.MovetheZ-ttingtoahigherorlowerholeonthe adjusterlinkasneededtoobtainthe1/16-inchto 1/8-inch(2mmto3mm)gapbetweenthecontrol barandthehandle(Figure21).

Note:MovingtheZ-ttinghigherdecreasesthe gapbetweenthecontrolbarandthehandle;moving itlowerincreasesthegap.

3.Hookthespringtotheadjusterlinkandslidethe springcoverovertheadjusterlink.

4.Checktheadjustment;refertoCheckingtheControl Cable.

Note:Afterextendeduse,thedrivebeltmaywear andloseitsproperbelttension.Ifthedrivebelt slips(continuouslysqueals)underaheavyload, disconnectthespringfromtheadjustorlinkand movetheupperendofthespringtotheholethat isfurtherfromthepivotpointinthecontrolbar (Figure23).Thenconnectthespringtotheadjustor linkandadjustthecontrolcable.

InspectingtheRotorBlades

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Inspecttherotorbladesand

haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer replacetherotorbladesandscraperif necessary.

Beforeeachsession,inspecttherotorbladesforwear. Whenarotorbladeedgehasworndowntothewear indicatorhole,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer replacetherotorbladesandthescraper(Figure24).

Figure24

1.Wearindicatorhole

Figure23

1.Removetheupperendof springfromthishole

2.Inserttheupperendof springintothishole

3.Pivotpoint

4.Upperendofspring

Note:Thebeltmayslip(squeal)inwetconditions; todryoutthedrivesystem,starttherotorandrun itwithoutaloadfor30seconds.

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours

Yearly

Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechangingtheoil towarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore contaminants.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Movethesnowthrowertoalevelsurface.

3.Placeanoildrainpanundertheoildrainplug, removetheoildrainplug,andtipthesnowthrower backwardanddraintheusedoilintheoildrainpan Figure25).

Figure25

4.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthesnowthrower totheoperatingposition.

5.Installtheoildrainplugandtightenitsecurely.

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6.Cleanaroundtheoilllcap(Figure26).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Servicethesparkplugand

replaceitifnecessary.

UseaChampionRJ19LMsparkplugorequivalent.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Waituntiltheenginehasfullycooled.

Figure26

1.Oilllcap

7.Unscrewtheoilllcapandremoveit(Figure26).

8.Withthesnowthrowerintheoperatingposition, carefullypouroilintotheoilllholetothepoint ofoverow(Figure27).

Maxll:21oz.(0.62l),type:automotivedetergent oilwithanAPIserviceclassicationofSJ,SL,or higher.

•Fortemperaturesabove32°F(0°C),useSAE30.

•Fortemperaturesbetween0°Fand32°F(–18°C and0°C),useSAE5W30orSAE10.

•Fortemperaturesbelow0°F(–18°C),useSAE 0W30.

Aftertheenginehasbeenrunning,themufer andotherenginecomponentswillbeveryhot andwillseverelyburnyouifyoutouchthem.

Thisprocedurerequiresyoutoremovethe exhaustbafefromoverthemuferandto placeyourhandclosetothemuferandengine. Allowtheenginetofullycoolbeforestarting thisprocedure.

3.Removeandsavethefastenersthatsecurethe shroudasshown(Figure28).

Figure27

9.Screwtheoilllcapintotheoilllhole,andtighten itsecurely.

10.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

11.Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocalrecycling center.

Figure28

1.Removethese4fasteners

4.Liftupontheleftrearcorneroftheshroudand pulltheexhaustbafedownandoutoftheengine compartment(Figure29).

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8.Setthegapontheplugto0.030inch(0.76mm) (Figure31).

Figure31

1.Centerelectrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)

2.Sideelectrode

9.Installthesparkplugandtightentheplugsecurely .

10.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

11.Tipthesnowthrowerforwardontoitsfronttomake installingtheexhaustbafeeasier(Figure32).

Figure29

1.Exhaustbafe

5.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(Figure30).

Figure30

1.Spark-plugwire

6.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.

Figure32

12.Fromtherearleftposition,inserttheexhaustbafe upintotheshroud.

Note:Ensurethattheupperlipoftheexhaust bafetsintothetabsontheinsideoftheshroud (Figure33).

7.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.

Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,or dirtysparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodes becausegritenteringthecylindercandamage theengine.

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Figure33

1.Tabs

13.Installthe2screwsintotheexhaustbafe.

14.Returnthesnowthrowertotheoperatingposition.

15.Tuckthelowerlipoftheguardbehindthebeltcover (Figure34).

Figure34

16.Securetheexhaustbafeusingthesmallsidescrew thatyoupreviouslyremoved(Figure35).

Figure35

1.Smallsidescrewhere

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ReplacingtheDriveBelt

Ifdrivebeltbecomesworn,oil-soaked,excessively cracked,frayed,orotherwisedamaged,replacethebelt.

1.Removethedrivebeltcoverbyremovingthe3bolts asshowninFigureFigure36.

Note:Routethenewdrivebeltrstaroundthe enginepulley,thentheidlerpulley ,andnallyaround thelooserotorpulleypositionedjustabovetherotor shaft(Figure36).

6.Installtherotorpulleyontotherotorshaft (Figure36).

7.Installthecurvedwasherandtherotorpulleybolt andtightenthemsecurely(Figure36).

Note:Theconcavesideofthecurvedwashergoes againsttheoutsideofthepulley.

8.Installthebrakespringontotheidlerarm(Figure37).

9.Installthedrivebeltcoverwiththeboltsyou removedinstep1.

Note:Ensurethatthedrivebeltisproperlyadjusted andoperating;refertoCheckingtheControlCable andAdjustingtheControlCable.

AdjustingtheQuickShoot™

Figure36

1.Drivebeltcover6.Drivebelt

2.Bolt(3)7.Rotorshaft

3.Rotorpulleybolt

4.Curvedwasher

5.Rotorpulley10.Enginepulley

8.Brakespring(unhookfrom idlerarmhere)

9.Idlerpulley

2.Unhookthebrakespringfromtheidlerarmto releasethebelttension(Figure36).

3.Removethescrewandcurvedwasherthatholdsthe rotorpulley(Figure36).

4.Removetherotorpulleyandthedrivebelt (Figure36).

5.Installthenewdrivebelt,routingitasshownin (Figure37).

Control

Ifthereismorethan1/2inch(13mm)ofslackinthe QuickShootcable(Figure38)orthedischargechute doesnotrotateleftandrightinequalangles,adjustthe QuickShootcontrolcables.

Figure38

1.1/2inch(13mm)maximumslack

1.LoosenthetwoQuickShootcontrolcableclamps (Figure39).

Figure37

1.Brakespring(installon idlerarmhere)

2.Idlerpulley4.Rotorpulley

3.Enginepulley

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Figure39

1.Cableclamps

2.PositiontheQuickShootcontrolbetweenthetwo arrowslocatedontherighthandsideoftheupper handle(Figure40).

Figure40

1.Arrows

3.Rotatethedischargechutesothatitfacesstraight aheadandthearrowonthebackofthedischarge chutealignswiththearrowontheshroud(Figure41).

Figure41

4.Holdthedischargechuteinthestraight-ahead position,pullthelowercablecasingdownwarduntil youremovetheslackinthecable,andtightenthe screwonthelowercableclampsecurely(Figure42).

Figure42

1.Lowercablecasing

5.Pulltheuppercablecasingforwarduntilyouremove theslackinthecable,andtightenthescrewonthe uppercableclampsecurely(Figure43).

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Figure43

1.Uppercablecasing

Note:Donotover-tensionthecables.Ifthecables areover-tensioned,theQuickShootwillbehardto operate.

Storage

StoringtheSnowthrower

•Gasolinefumesarehighlyammable, explosive,anddangerousifinhaled.Ifyou storetheproductinanareawithanopen ame,thegasolinefumesmayigniteand causeanexplosion.

•Donotstorethesnowthrowerinahouse (livingarea),basement,oranyotherarea whereignitionsourcesmaybepresent, suchashotwaterandspaceheaters,clothes dryers,furnaces,andotherlikeappliances.

1.Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizer tofreshfuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.

2.Runtheenginefor10minutestodistributethe conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.

3.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,andsiphonthefuel tankorruntheengineuntilitstops.

4.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

5.Chokeorprimetheengine,startitathirdtime,and runtheengineuntilitwillnotstart.

6.Disposeofunusedfuelproperly .Recycleitaccording tolocalcodes,oruseitinyourautomobile.

Note:Donotstorestabilizedgasolineformore than90days.

7.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheengineoil. RefertoChangingtheEngineOil.

8.Removethesparkplug.

9.Squirt2teaspoonsofoilintothesparkplughole.

10.Installthesparkplugbyhandandthentightenit securely.Ifyoudonothaveatorquewrench,tighten theplugrmly.

11.WiththeignitionkeyintheOffposition,pullthe recoilstarterslowlytodistributetheoilontheinside ofthecylinder.

12.Cleanthesnowthrower.

13.Touchupchippedsurfaceswithpaintavailable fromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.Sandaffected areasbeforepainting,andusearustpreventativeto preventthemetalpartsfromrusting.

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14.Tightenanyloosefasteners.Repairorreplaceany damagedparts.

15.Coverthesnowthrowerandstoreitinaclean,dry placeoutofthereachofchildren.Allowtheengine tocoolbeforestoringitinanyenclosure.

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CCR 2450 Power Clear Snow Commander

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 afﬁ liate, Toro Warranty Company, guarantee that your Toro GTS (Guaranteed to Start) engine, when used for residential purposes*, will start on the ﬁ rst or second pull for ﬁ ve (5) years from the date of purchase, if you provide the routine maintenance it requires, or we will ﬁ x it free of charge.

This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay transportation costs.

Guaranteed to Start Warranty Period

CCR 2450 5-years Power Clear 5-years Snow Commander 5-years

Conditions and Products Covered under

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

The Toro Company and its afﬁ liate, 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.

The following time periods apply from the date of purchase:

Snow Product Warranty Period

CCR 2450 2-year Full warranty Power Clear 2-year Full warranty Snow Commander 2-year Full warranty

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.

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 web site 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.

If for any reason you are dissatisﬁ ed 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 866-336-5205 (U.S. customers) 866-854-9033 (Canadian customers)

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.

There is no other express warranty. This express warranty does not cover the following:

Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as ﬁ lters, fuel, lubri-

• cants, 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

• 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 difﬁ culties 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 start-

• ing may require more than two pulls:

ﬁ rst time starts after extended period of non-use over three months

or seasonal storage improper starting procedures

If you are having difﬁ culty 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.

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 speciﬁc legal

rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Owner Responsibilities

Items and Conditions Not Covered

General Conditions

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 dissatisﬁ ed with your Distributor’s service or have difﬁ culty 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.

Countries Other than the United States or Canada

Part Number 374-0059 Rev. B