Toro 38600, 38602 Operator's Manual
Snow Commander
Snowthrower
Model No. 38600—220000001 and Up
Model No. 38602—220000001 and Up
Form No. 3326-304 Rev B
Operator’s Manual
Domestic English (EN)
Warning
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Important This engine is not equipped with a spark
arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine
on any forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered
land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Page
Checking the Tire Pressure 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Fuel Tank 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Fuel System 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Engine 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Snowthrower 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding the Handle 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Starting Guarantee 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 22. . . . . .
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
Contents
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Snowthrower Safety 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unfolding the Handle 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Discharge Chute 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mixing Gasoline and Oil 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Controls 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Rotor Blades 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Rotor Blades 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Traction Drive 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Traction Drive 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Discharge Chute 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snowthrowing Tips 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 11. . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Rotor Control Cable 12. . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Traction Drive Cable 13. . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Rotor Blades 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Scraper 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Spark Plug 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Drive Belt 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
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 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
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Figure 1
1. Location of the model and serial numbers
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
2003 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
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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 two other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
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.
Safety
To ensure maximum safety and best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you
and any other operator of the snowthrower 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.
Safe Operating Practices
The following instructions have been adapted from the
ANSI/OPEI B71.3–1995 standard and the ISO 8437:1989
standard. Information or terminology specific to Toro
snowthrowers is enclosed in parenthesis.
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
(particularly small children) and pets.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
– 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.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine is running, except where specifically
recommended by Toro.
• Let the engine and the snowthrower adjust to the
outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow.
• Operating any powered machine can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating, adjusting, or
repairing the snowthrower.
Operation
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Exercise extreme caution when crossing gravel drives,
walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• Do not attempt to clear snow from a crushed-rock or
gravel surface. This product is intended for use only on
paved surfaces.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
the ignition key, thoroughly inspect the snowthrower for
any damage, and repair the damage before operating the
snowthrower.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the discharge chute, and
when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
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• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain
that the rotor blades and all moving parts have stopped.
• Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting it
and for moving the snowthrower in or out of the
building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and inspecting the
snowthrower, and before unclogging the dischar ge
chute, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
• Use a stick, not your hands, to remove obstructions
from the discharge chute.
• Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do
not attempt to clear steep slopes.
• Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards,
plates, or other safety protective devices in place.
• Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures,
automobiles, window wells, and drop-offs without
properly adjusting the snow discharge angle. Keep
children and pets away.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Look behind and use care when backing up with the
snowthrower.
• Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone in front of the unit.
• Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility
or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a
firm hold on the handle. Walk; never run.
Maintenance and Storage
• Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure that the equipment is in safe
working condition.
• Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside
a building where ignition sources are present, such as
hot water and space heaters and clothes dryers. Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
• Before leaving the operating position, stop the engine,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that could get caught
in moving parts.
• If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, illegible,
or lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation.
Also, tighten any loose fasteners.
• Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
• Do not use the snowthrower on a roof.
• Do not touch the engine while it is running or soon after
it has stopped because the engine may be hot enough to
cause a burn.
• Perform only those maintenance instructions described
in this manual. Before performing any maintenance,
service, or adjustment, stop the engine, remove the key.
If major repairs are ever needed, contact your
Authorized Service Dealer.
• Do not change the governor settings on the engine.
• When storing the snowthrower for more than 30 days,
drain the fuel from the fuel tank to prevent a potential
hazard. Store fuel in an approved fuel container.
Remove the key from the ignition switch before storing
the snowthrower.
• To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase
only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
• Always refer to this operator’s manual for important
details if the snowthrower is to be stored for an
extended period.
• 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. Keep your
face, hands, feet, and any other part of your body or
clothing away from moving or rotating parts.
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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)
104-0874
104-2767
104-4125
104-4135
104-2775
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French translation of
U.S. EPA decal text:
Ce moteur est conforme à la
réglementation antipollution
Phase EPA relative aux moteurs
ULGE.
Famille : XXXXX.XXXXXX
Nº de modèle :
XXX–XXXX
CYLINDREE (CC) : 141
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
Assembly
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Loose Parts
DESCRIPTION QTY. USE
Screws
Locknuts
Washers
Discharge chute
Chute handle
Ignition key 1 Starting and stopping the engine
Power cord 1 Starting the engine
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3
3
1
1
Installing the discharge chute
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Unfolding the Handle
1. Cut the plastic tie that secures the rotor control cable
(Fig. 2) to the handle.
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3
Important Ensure that the rotor control cable and the
traction drive cable are properly adjusted (Fig. 2). Refer to
Adjusting the Rotor Control Cable on page 12, and to
Adjusting the Traction Drive Cable on page 13.
Installing the Discharge Chute
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2
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Figure 2
1. Plastic tie
2. Rotor control cable
3. Control bar
4. Traction drive cable
5. Handle
Important If you do not cut the plastic tie, the rotor
brake will not function properly.
2. Loosen the knobs and pull out the handle locks until the
upper handle rotates freely (Fig. 3).
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2
3
5
4
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Figure 3
1. Knob (2)
2. Cable guide
3. Traction drive cable
4. Handle lock (2)
5. Upper handle (right side)
3. Position the upper handle as shown in Figure 4.
1. Place the discharge chute over the chute ring, and align
the hole in the back of the discharge chute with the
center hole in the chute ring (Fig. 5).
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3
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Figure 5
1. Chute ring
2. Discharge chute
3. Chute handle
2. Insert a screw in the center hole of the chute ring from
the inside until the screw just passes through the hole in
the discharge chute (Fig. 5).
3. Insert the chute handle over the discharge chute, align
the center hole in the chute handle with the screw, and
fully insert the screw through the center hole in the
chute handle (Fig. 5).
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Figure 4
4. Fully insert the handle locks (Fig. 3).
5. Ensure that the cable guide is in position as shown in
Figure 3.
6. Tighten the knobs until they are snug.
4. Install a washer and a locknut on the screw, and tighten
the locknut until it is finger tight.
5. Align the remaining holes of the chute handle, the
discharge chute, and the chute ring, and insert the two
remaining screws through the holes from the inside of
the chute ring.
6. Install the washers and the locknuts on the screws, and
tighten the locknuts until they are finger tight.
7. Tighten all locknuts securely.
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Before Starting
Danger
Mixing Gasoline and Oil
Your Toro snowthrower is powered by a two-cycle engine
that requires a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture.
Use only clean, unleaded gasoline no more than 30 days old
and with an octane rating of 87 or higher. Using unleaded
gasoline reduces combustion chamber deposits and
promotes longer spark plug life.
Engines certified to comply with U.S. EPA emission
regulations for ULGE engines are certified to operate on a
mixture of regular unleaded gasoline and oil, include the
following emission control system(s): EM and TWC (if
equipped), and do not include any user-adjustable features.
Important Do not use methanol, gasoline containing
methanol, gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol,
premium gasoline, or white gas. Using these fuels can
damage the fuel system.
Important Do not use an automotive oil (such as SAE
30 or 10W30), a two-cycle oil that is not NMMA
TCW-certified, or a fuel mixed at the wrong gasoline-to-oil
ratio. This can cause engine damage not covered under the
Toro warranty.
Danger
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and others
and can damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, and
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline
that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to
1/2 in. (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the
filler neck. This empty space in the tank allows
the gasoline to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
• Store gasoline in an approved fuel container and
keep it out of the reach of children.
• Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
When fueling, under certain circumstances, a
static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A
fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others and damage property.
• Always place gasoline containers on the ground
and away from your vehicle before filling.
• Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed because interior
carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate
the container and slow the loss of any static
charge.
• When practical, remove gasoline-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel
the equipment with its wheels on the ground.
• If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable
container, not from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• If you must use a gasoline dispenser nozzle, keep
the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete.
Note: Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner for all Toro
gasoline-powered products during operation and storage. A
fuel stabilizer/conditioner cleans the engine during
operation and prevents gum-like varnish deposits from
forming in the engine during storage. A fuel
stabilizer/conditioner works best when you mix it with
fresh gasoline. If you use Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel
Stabilizer Added), you do not need to add a fuel
stabilizer/conditioner.
Important Do not use fuel additives except a fuel
stabilizer during storage. Do not use fuel stabilizers with an
alcohol base, such as ethanol, methanol, or isopropanol.
1. Pour a half gallon (1.9 liters) of fresh, unleaded
gasoline into an approved fuel container.
Note: Do not mix gasoline and oil in the fuel tank. Oil at
room temperature mixes easier and more thoroughly than
cold oil. Oil below 32°F (0°C) requires additional mixing.
2. Add the full amount of Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel
Stabilizer Added) or an equivalent high grade, NMMA
TCW-certified two-cycle oil to the gasoline according
to the chart below:
50:1 Gasoline-to-Oil Ratio Mixing Chart
Gasoline Oil
1 gallon (4 liters) 2.6 ounces (80 ml)
2 gallons (8 liters) 5.2 ounces (160 ml)
5 gallons (20 liters) 13 ounces (400 ml)
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