Operator's Manual

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Original Instructions (EN)

CCRt 2450 GTS

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Snowthrower

Model No. 38515—Serial No. 250000001 and Up

Form No. 3351-827 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.

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 #:

mĆ5515

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 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.

Important: The 2-stroke engine provided on this

product meets the EPA Phase I Non-road Emissions

regulations for engines under 19 kW. This product

does not meet CARB TIER 1 regulations and cannot

be sold in California.

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.

Summary of content (16 pages)

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CCRt 2450 Snowthrower Form No. 3351-827 Rev A GTS) Model No. 38515—Serial No. 250000001 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. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
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Preparation • • Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the discharge chute, and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. • 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.
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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/Instruction Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals.
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105-3521 Note: Your engine has one of the following decals: Phase 1 decal Phase 2 decal French translation of U.S. EPA decal text: Ce moteur est conforme à la réglementation antipollution Phase II EPA relative aux moteurs ULGE. Pendant une durée de vie moyenne (C). 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 Famille : XXXXX.
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Product Overview Setup Unfolding the Handle 2 5 3 1 6 4 1. Cut the plastic tie that secures the control cable to the handle. Note: Hold the cable taut to ensure that it stays disconnected at the bottom. 2. Loosen the knobs, pull out the handle bolts, and rotate the upper handle to the operating position. 7 9 8 m-6199a 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 2 m-6103a 3 1 3.
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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 US gallon (1.9 liters) of fresh, unleaded gasoline into an approved fuel container. 2.
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Operation Starting the Rotor Blades 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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Throwing Snow Warning The rotor blades can throw stones, toys, and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to the operator or to bystanders. S Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects that the rotor blades could pick up and throw. S Keep all children and pets away from the area of operation. Operating Tips • Remove the snow as soon as possible after it falls. • To self-propel, raise the handle and tilt the snowthrower slightly forward, lifting the wheels off the ground.
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Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Initially • Check the control cable both initially and after the first hour of operation; adjust it if necessary. • Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary. Annually • Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary.
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Inspecting the Rotor Blades Adjusting the Cable 1. Unhook the end of the control cable from the control bar. 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. m-6201 2. Move the Z-fitting (A) to a higher or lower hole as needed to obtain the 1/16 to 1/8 in. (2 to 3 mm) gap between the control bar and the handle.
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Storage Folding the Handle Important: Store the snowthrower in its operating position and on its wheels. Storing the snowthrower on its front housing may cause hard starting. 2. Fold the upper handle forward as shown. 1. Loosen the knobs and pull out the handle bolts. Storing the Snowthrower Warning Gasoline fumes are highly flammable, explosive, and dangerous if inhaled. If you store the product in an area with an open flame, the gasoline fumes may ignite and cause an explosion.
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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 main