Toro Snow Commander 38600 38602 Snow Blower Owners and Service Manual 2002

Form No. 3326-304 Rev B Snow Commandert Snowthrower Model No. 38600–220000001 and Up Model No. 38602–220000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN) 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. This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada. Checking the Tire Pressure Emptying the Fuel Tank . Storage . Preparing the Fuel System . Preparing the Engine . Preparing the Snowthrower Folding the Handle . Troubleshooting The Toro Starting Guarantee Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee Page 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 18 20 22 24 Introduction Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly. The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe products, 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. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. Contents Page Introduction . 2 Safety 3 Safe Operating Practices 3 Toro Snowthrower Safety . 4 Safety and Instruction Decals . 5 Assembly . 6 Loose Parts . 6 Unfolding the Handle . 7 Installing the Discharge Chute 7 Before Starting . 8 Mixing Gasoline and Oil 8 Filling the Fuel Tank . 9 Operation . 9 Operating Controls . 9 Starting the Engine . 9 Stopping the Engine 10 Starting the Rotor Blades 10 Stopping the Rotor Blades . 10 Starting the Traction Drive . 10 Stopping the Traction Drive 10 Adjusting the Discharge Chute . 10 Snowthrowing Tips 10 Maintenance . 11 Recommended Maintenance Schedule . 11 Adjusting 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 W 2003 by The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420-1196 1 m-5045 Figure 1 1. Location of the model and serial numbers Write the product model and serial numbers in the space below: Model No. Serial No.