Operator's Manual

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3327-895

 2003 by The Toro Company

Printed in USA

Original Instructions (EN)

CCR 2450 GTS



Snowthrower

Model No. 38515—Serial No. 230000001 and Up

Form No. 3327-895 Rev A

Operator’s Manual

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.

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 #:

m5515

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.

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.

Safety

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 B71.3–1995 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

(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.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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CCR 2450 Form No. 3327-895 Rev A GTS Snowthrower Model No. 38515—Serial No. 230000001 and Up Operator’s Manual 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.
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– 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.
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• 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.
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Product Overview Setup Unfolding the Handle 2 5 3 1 6 1. Cut the plastic tie that secures the control cable to the handle. 2. Loosen the knobs, pull out the handle bolts, and rotate the upper handle to the operating position. 4 7 9 8 m-6199 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Discharge chute Chute handle Control bar Handle Control panel 6. 7. 8. 9. Knobs Handle bolt (2) Rotor blade Fuel tank cap m-6103 2 3 1 3. Hook the end of the control cable into the bottom hole of the control bar. m-6105 4.
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Installing the Discharge Chute Mixing 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. Install the discharge chute as shown. 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. 1. Pour a half gallon (1.9 liters) of fresh, unleaded gasoline into an approved fuel container. 2.
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Starting the Rotor Blades Operation To start the rotor blades, hold the control bar against the handle. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Starting the Engine 1. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the On position. m-6193 m-6189 2. Move the choke lever to the right. Stopping the Rotor Blades 3. Firmly push in the primer 2 times with your thumb, holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time.
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• If the snowthrower does not propel itself forward on slippery surfaces or in heavy snow, push forward on the handle, but allow the snowthrower to work at its own pace. • The rotor blades can throw stones, toys and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to the operator or to bystanders. Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow removal. • Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
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Adjusting the Control Cable Adjusting the Cable Check the control cable for proper adjustment initially, after the first operating hour, and then annually thereafter. 1. Unhook the end of the control cable from the control bar. Checking the Cable 1. Move the control bar back toward the handle to remove the slack in the cable. 2. Ensure that a 1/16 to 1/8 in. (2 to 3 mm) gap (A) exists between the control bar and the handle. To adjust the cable, refer to Adjusting the Cable below.
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Important: Do not use the chute handle to lift the snowthrower. This can damage the chute handle. Inspecting the Rotor Blades Before each season, inspect the rotor blades for wear. When a rotor blade edge has worn down to the wear indicator hole (A), have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor blades and the scraper. 1. Add a fuel stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel in the fuel tank as directed.
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Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement A Two-Year Limited Warranty Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Toro, and Toro Warranty Company are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1997 and later utility/lawn/garden equipment engine. 1997 and later model year utility/lawn/garden equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small non-road engines.
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The Toro Starting Guarantee on GTS-5 (Guaranteed to Start) Engines and R Tek Powered The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee Single-stage Snow Products A Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered under The Toro Starting Guarantee The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, guarantee that your Toro GTS-5 Engine, when used for residential purposes*, will start on the first or second pull for five years from the date of purchase, if you provide the routine maint