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3327-933

 2002 by The Toro Company

All Rights Reserved

Printed in USA

Original Instructions (GB)

CCR

 2450 GTS

Snowthrower

Model No. 38536—Serial No. 230000001 and Up

Form No. 3327-933

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 #:

m5515

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.

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.

– 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.

Summary of Contents for 38536

Page 1: ...s 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 st...

Page 2: ...ind and use care when backing up with the snowthrower Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handle Walk never run Maintenance and Storage Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure that the equipment is in s...

Page 3: ...perator s ear of 91 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98 37 EC Sound Power This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 108 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 2000 14 EC Vibration This unit does not exceed a hand arm vibration level of 15 5 m s2 based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98 37 EC Safety Instruction Decals Imp...

Page 4: ...e left after it starts 4 Read the Operator s Manual 105 3524 1 Press the button 2 Primer 3 Ignition off 4 Ignition 5 Electric starter 6 Engine start 7 Read the Operator s Manual 8 Warning read the Operator s Manual 9 Cutting dismemberment hazard impeller auger stop the engine before leaving the machine 10 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine ...

Page 5: ... the Wheels 1 Turn the snowthrower onto its left side and place a block under the left axle end 2 Slide the short spacer A and a wheel onto the right axle end Note The side of the wheel with 6 spokes must face downward m 6217 A 3 Put a pushnut onto the end of the axle and use a hammer to seat it firmly in place m 6218 4 Turn the snowthrower onto its right side and place a block under the right axl...

Page 6: ...4 7 Adjust the control cable Refer to Adjusting the Control Cable on page 9 Installing the Discharge Chute Install the discharge chute as shown m 6187 Before Starting 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 the container and or snowthrower on the ground before filling ...

Page 7: ...ow 32 F 0 C requires additional mixing Filling the Fuel Tank Fill the fuel tank with a fresh mixture of gasoline and oil mixed at the proper ratio m 6106 Operation 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 6189 2 Move the choke lever to the right 3 Firmly push in the primer 2 ...

Page 8: ...s personal injury to the operator or to bystanders Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects that the rotor blades could pick up and throw 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 The more you tilt the ...

Page 9: ...adjust it if necessary Inspect the rotor blades and have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor blades and the scraper if necessary Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the spark plug and replace it if necessary Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the drive belt and replace it if necessary Store the snowthrower properly Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary Adj...

Page 10: ...ontrol bar 4 Check the adjustment refer to Checking the Cable on page 9 Note After extended use the drive belt may wear and lose its proper belt tension If the drive belt slips continuously squeals under a heavy load increase the belt tension by inserting the spring end into the top hole of the control bar The belt may slip squeal in wet conditions to dry out the drive system start the rotor and r...

Page 11: ...te the conditioned fuel through the fuel system 3 Stop the engine and allow it to cool 4 Use a hand pump to pump the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved fuel container or run the engine until it stops 5 Start the engine and run 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 Slowly pull the recoil starter until you feel resistan...

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