Toro Snow Commander 38603 Snow Blower Owners and Service Manual 2005

Snow Commander Form No. 3327-957 Snowthrower Model No. 38603–Serial No. 250000001 and Up 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. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product. 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 #: m-5045 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. Let the engine and the snowthrower adjust to the outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow. Operating any powered machine can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating, adjusting, or repairing the snowthrower. · · This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Important: calls attention to special mechanical information and Note: emphasizes general information worthy of special attention. · Safety This snowthrower meets or exceeds the ISO standard 8437 in effect at the time of production. 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 B71.3­1995 and the ISO 8437:1989 standard.