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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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4

5

3

1

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

4

5

3

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.

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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.

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

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

2

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).

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.

Summary of Contents for Snow Commander 38600

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Domestic English EN Form No 3326 304 Rev B Snow Commander Snowthrower Model No 38600 220000001 and Up Model No 38602 220000001 and Up...

Page 2: ...g 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 Page Checking the Tire...

Page 3: ...eparation 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 s...

Page 4: ...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 h...

Page 5: ...asily 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 0863 Electric start model only 104 0874...

Page 6: ...e l utilisateur N de t l phone des services de vente et d apr s vente aux Etats Unis 1 800 526 6937 The Toro Company Bloomington MN INFORMATION IMPORTANTE CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR Assembly Note Determine...

Page 7: ...Cable on page 12 and to Adjusting the Traction Drive Cable on page 13 Installing the Discharge Chute 1 Place the discharge chute over the chute ring and align the hole in the back of the discharge chu...

Page 8: ...op 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 f...

Page 9: ...ic start model only The choke lever and the cord connection for the electric start model are located below the control panel as shown in Figure 6 m 5061 6 2 1 4 3 5 Figure 6 1 Key switch 2 Primer 3 El...

Page 10: ...thrower pivots downward When the rotor blades touch the ground the snowthrower begins to move forward Squeezing the control bar completely to the handle provides maximum traction Note The traction is...

Page 11: ...ble on page 12 and to Adjusting the Traction Drive Cable on page 13 Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary Annually Check the rotor control cable and the traction drive cable Adjust t...

Page 12: ...ter to obtain a gap of 1 8 to 1 4 inch 3 to 6 mm between the control bar bracket and the handle Fig 9 Note Moving the Z fitting to a hole closer to the spring decreases the gap between the control bar...

Page 13: ...he pivot cable adjuster to obtain the proper gap between the pivot plate and the wheel frame Note Moving the Z fitting to a hole closer to the ground decreases the gap between the pivot plate and the...

Page 14: ...r side 4 Inside of curved surface Install the rotor blades with the thick rubber layer on the inside of the curved surface Fig 15 If you do not install the rotor blades properly they will wear out mor...

Page 15: ...ark plug Fig 18 m 5062 2 1 Figure 18 1 Shroud 2 Spark plug wire 6 Clean any debris from around the base of the spark plug 7 Remove the spark plug 8 Examine the spark plug and replace it if it is crack...

Page 16: ...the two belt guides around the engine pulley and between the idler pulley and the roller Fig 21 Important The drive belt must be on top of the roller and the two belt guides as shown in Figure 21 10...

Page 17: ...un it until it stops 6 Choke or prime the engine start it a third time and run the engine until it will not start 7 Dispose of unused fuel properly Recycle it according to local codes or use it in you...

Page 18: ...contains stale fuel 3 Drain and fill the fuel tank with a fresh gasoline and oil mixture not more than 30 days old If the problem persists contact an Authorized Service Dealer 4 The engine is flooded...

Page 19: ...belt is worn or broken 7 Replace the drive belt 8 The rotor blades are worn 8 Replace the rotor blades and the scraper Snowthrower does not properly clear snow off the surface 1 The snow on the surfac...

Page 20: ...enance including replacement of spark plugs air filter fuel filter and carburetor adjustments Oil change and lubrication Repairs or adjustments due to the following failure to follow proper maintenanc...

Page 21: ...Date Storage Preparation Check Spark Plug Lubricate Wheels mowers only Change Oil does not apply to two cycle Air Cleaner Service mowers only Hours Used Part No 374 0018 Rev C...

Page 22: ...uld be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed thirty 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities or if you need a referral to a Toro Service D...

Page 23: ...warranty station General Conditions 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 cover...

Page 24: ...ct 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...

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