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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.

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

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 replacement of 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 (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.

Australian Consumer Law:

Australian customers will find details relating to the Australian Consumer Law either inside the box or at your local Toro

Dealer.

*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.

374-0264 Rev E

Summary of Contents for 38564 CCR 6053

Page 1: ...ial 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 to special mechanical informati...

Page 2: ... such machinery on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until refueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Use extension cords and recept...

Page 3: ...ing snow to prevent freeze up of the rotor blades 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 machine Keep your face hands feet and any other part of your body or clothin...

Page 4: ...tion level for the left hand 8 4 m s2 Measured vibration level for the right hand 10 7 m s2 Uncertainty Value K 4 3 m s2 The measured values were determined according to the procedures outlined in EN ISO 20643 Safety and Instructional Decals Important Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger Replace damaged decals 94 2577 1 To engage the rotor blades hold the contro...

Page 5: ...Parts 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 t...

Page 6: ...es 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 2 more than the engine requires Do not overfill or under fill the engine Max fill 0 6 l 20 oz 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 rang...

Page 7: ...to page Product Overview Figure 10 1 Discharge chute 6 Primer 2 Discharge chute handle 7 Ignition key 3 Fuel tank cap 8 Choke lever 4 Control bar 9 Oil drain plug 5 Recoil start handle 10 Oil fill cap 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...

Page 8: ...rval 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 the crankcase until the point of overflow Wait 3 minutes for the oil to set...

Page 9: ...the primer hole Important Do not use the primer or the choke if the engine has been running and is hot Excessive priming may flood the engine and prevent it from starting 4 Pull the recoil start handle Figure 17 Figure 17 Note If you pull the recoil handle and feel no resistance the starter may be frozen Thaw out the starter before attempting to start the machine 5 While the engine is running push...

Page 10: ...e stopped rotating Always use a clean out tool not your hands Figure 22 G016297 Figure 22 Preventing Freeze up after Use Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing Stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove ice and snow from the machine Clean off any snow and ice from the base of the chute Rotate the discharge chute left and right to free it from a...

Page 11: ...ble Maintenance Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position Recommended Maintenance Schedule s Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first hour Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary After the first 2 hours Change the engine oil Before each use or daily Check the...

Page 12: ...2 Z fitting 4 Unhook the spring here Note You can pull up the adjuster link and cable to make unhooking the spring easier 2 Move the Z fitting to a higher or lower hole on the adjuster link as needed to obtain the 1 16 inch to 1 8 inch 2 mm to 3 mm gap between the control bar and the handle Figure 25 Note Moving the Z fitting higher decreases the gap between the control bar and the handle moving i...

Page 13: ... warm it Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants 1 Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved fuel container or run the engine until it stops 2 Move the machine to a level surface 3 Place an oil drain pan under the oil drain plug remove the oil drain plug and tip the machine backward and drain the used oil in the oil drain pan Figure 28 Figure 28 4 After draining the used oil ...

Page 14: ...or higher Use Figure 30 below to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected Figure 30 Figure 31 9 Screw the oil fill cap into the oil fill hole and hand tighten it securely 10 Wipe up any spilled oil 11 Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center 14 ...

Page 15: ...e 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 into an approved gasoline container 7 Dispose of unused fuel properly Recycle it according to local codes or use it in your automobile 8 While the engine is still warm change the engine oil Refer to Changing the Engine Oil page 13 9 Remove the spark plug 10...

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Page 19: ... 3766 3636 Jean Heybroek b v Netherlands 31 30 639 4611 Victus Emak Poland 48 61 823 8369 European Privacy Notice The Information Toro Collects Toro Warranty Company Toro respects your privacy In order to process your warranty claim and contact you in the event of a product recall we ask you to share certain personal information with us either directly or through your local Toro company or dealer ...

Page 20: ... regular maintenance or replacement of 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 ...

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