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CCR
Power Clear
Single-Stage Snowthrowers

The Toro 2-Year GTS Starting Guarantee and

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

A Two-Year Full Warranty (45 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial Use)

The Toro Starting Guarantee

The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant
to an agreement between them, jointly guarantee that your Toro GTS
(Guaranteed to Start) engine, when used for residential purposes*, will
start on the first or second pull for two (2) years from the date of purchase,
if you provide the routine maintenance it requires, or we will fix it free of
charge.

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

Conditions and Products Covered

The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to
an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the Toro Product
listed below if used for residential purposes*, if defective in materials or
workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component
for the period listed below.

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:

Products

Warranty Period

Power Clear Snowthrowers and Attachments

2 years

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use

Gas-powered Toro Products used for commercial, institutional, or
rental use, are warranted for 45 days against defects in materials or
workmanship. Components failing due to normal wear are not covered
by this warranty.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or
workmanship, follow this procedure:

1.

Contact any Authorized Toro 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 the numbers
listed in item #3 to use the 24-hour Toro Dealer locator system.

2.

Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the
Service Dealer. The dealer will diagnose the problem and determine
if it is covered under warranty.

3.

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s
analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at:

Customer Care Department, Consumer Division
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Toll free at 866-336-5205 (U.S. customers)
Toll free at 866-854–9033 (Canadian customers)

Owner Responsibilities

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.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

There is no other express warranty except for special emission system
coverage and engine warranty coverage on some products. This express
warranty does not cover the following:

Cost of regular maintenance or wear parts, such as rotor blades
(paddles), scraper blades, belts, fuel, lubricants, oil changes, spark
plugs, cable/linkage or brake adjustments

Any product or part which has been altered or misused and requires
replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance

Repairs necessary due to failure to use fresh fuel (less than one
month old), or failure to properly prepare the unit prior to any period
of non-use over one month

Pickup and delivery charges

Operational misuse, neglect, or accidents

Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than an Authorized
Toro Service Dealer

Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties 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 one month

Special operational conditions where starting may require more than
two pulls:

first time starts after extended period of non-use over three
months or seasonal storage

improper starting procedures

starting in -10° F (-23° C) or below temperatures

If you are having difficulty 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.

General Conditions

All repairs covered by these warranties must be performed by an
Authorized Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement parts.
Repair by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer is your sole remedy under
this warranty.

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, so the above exclusions 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.

Countries Other than the United States or Canada

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 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.

*Residential purposes means use of the product on the same lot as your home. Use at more than one location, or institutional or rental use, is considered
commercial use, and the commercial use warranty would apply.

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Summary of Contents for 38451

Page 1: ...16241 Figure 1 1 Model and serial number location Model No Serial No This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol Figure 2 which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions Figure 2 1 Safety alert symbol This manual uses 2 words to highlight information Important calls attention t...

Page 2: ... adjustments while the engine is running except when specifically recommended by manufacturer Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine Operation Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Exercise extreme ...

Page 3: ...otor blades can injure fingers or hands Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge opening while operating the machine Keep your face hands feet and any other part of your body or clothing away from moving or rotating parts Before adjusting cleaning repairing and inspecting the machine and before unclogging the discharge chute stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts t...

Page 4: ...rd impeller stop the engine before leaving the machine 7 Primer 3 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 8 Push the primer three times to prime the engine 4 Fuel spill hazard do not tip machine backward 9 Read the Operator s Manual before checking engine oil level 5 Engine switch On 117 9103 Model 38452 only Order part no 117 6046 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual...

Page 5: ...rts Required Procedure 1 Loosen the handle knobs pull out the U shaped handle locks until you can move the handle freely and rotate the handle to the operating position Figure 4 G016242 Figure 4 1 U shaped handle lock 2 2 Handle knobs 2 Insert the end of the U shaped handle lock into the open hole in the handle and tighten the handle knobs until they are snug Figure 5 Figure 5 Important Ensure tha...

Page 6: ...engine but it does come with a bottle of oil Important Before starting the engine fill the engine with oil Note The bottle of oil may contain an ounce or two more than the engine requires Do not overfill the engine Max fill 20 oz 0 6 l type automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SJ SL or higher Use Figure 8 below to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature ...

Page 7: ...le 8 Ignition key 3 Fuel tank cap 9 Choke lever 4 Control bar 10 Oil drain plug 5 Recoil start handle 11 Oil fill cap 6 Primer Operation Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline place th...

Page 8: ...ep it fresh for up to 6 months Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval Before each use or daily Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary 1 Move the machine to a level surface 2 Clean around the oil fill cap Figure 12 Figure 12 1 Oil fill cap 3 Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove it 4 If the oil level is low keep the machine in the operating position and carefully pour oil into th...

Page 9: ...17 Note Use only a UL listed 16 gauge extension cord recommended for outdoor use that is not longer than 50 feet 15 m WARNING The electrical cord can become damaged causing a shock or fire Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before plugging it into a power source If the cord is damaged do not use it to start the machine Replace or repair the damaged cord immediately Contact an Authorized Servic...

Page 10: ... injure people or damage property model 38452 only Unplug the power cord whenever you are not starting the machine Engaging the Rotor Blades To engage the rotor blades hold the control bar against the handle Figure 19 Figure 19 1 Control bar Disengaging the Rotor Blades To disengage the rotor blades release the control bar Figure 20 Figure 20 Stopping the Engine To stop the engine turn the ignitio...

Page 11: ...ndle several times or connect the electrical cord to a power source and the machine and push the electric start button once to prevent the recoil starter and or the electric starter from freezing up In snowy and cold conditions some controls and moving parts may freeze Do not use excessive force when trying to operate frozen controls If you have difficulty operating any control or part start the e...

Page 12: ...e spark plug and replace it if necessary Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the drive belt and replace it if necessary Yearly or before storage Prepare the machine for storage Adjusting the Control Cable Checking the Control Cable Service Interval After the first hour Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary Yearly Check the ...

Page 13: ... under a heavy load disconnect the spring from the adjustor link and move the upper end of the spring to the hole that is further from the pivot point in the control bar Figure 26 Then connect the spring to the adjustor link and adjust the control cable Figure 26 1 Upper end of spring 3 Pivot point 2 Insert the upper end of spring into this hole 4 Remove the upper end of spring from this hole Note...

Page 14: ...ion carefully pour oil into the oil fill hole Allow a minute for the oil to settle and add enough to bring it to the point of overflow There should be very little if any oil left in the bottle Figure 31 Max fill 20 oz 0 6 l type automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SJ SL or higher Use Figure 30 below to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expec...

Page 15: ... tank cap 8 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 9 Clean around the spark plug 10 Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head Important Replace a cracked fouled or dirty spark plug Do not clean the electrodes because grit entering the cylinder can damage the engine 11 Set the gap on the plug to 0 030 inch 0 76 mm Figure 34 Figure 34 1 Center electrode insulator 3 Air gap not to scale 2 Side el...

Page 16: ...se damaged replace the belt 1 Remove the drive belt cover by removing the 3 bolts as shown in Figure 36 Figure 36 1 Drive belt cover 6 Drive belt 2 Bolt 3 7 Rotor shaft 3 Rotor pulley bolt 8 Brake spring unhook from idler arm here 4 Curved washer 9 Idler pulley 5 Rotor pulley 10 Engine pulley 2 Unhook the brake spring from the idler arm to release the belt tension Figure 36 3 Remove the screw and ...

Page 17: ... fuel system 3 Stop the engine allow it to cool and siphon the fuel tank or run the engine until it stops 4 Start the engine and run it until it stops 5 Choke or prime the engine start it a third time and run the engine until it will not start 6 Drain the fuel in the carburetor through the carburetor drain bolt Figure 35 into an approved gasoline container 7 Dispose of unused fuel properly Recycle...

Page 18: ...Notes 18 ...

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Page 20: ... on some products This express warranty does not cover the following Cost of regular maintenance or wear parts such as rotor blades paddles scraper blades belts fuel lubricants oil changes spark plugs cable linkage or brake adjustments Any product or part which has been altered or misused and requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance Repairs necessary due to fai...

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