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Form No. 3358-617 Rev A ® Power Max® 6000 Snowthrower Model No. 38610–Serial No. 270000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Introduction Read this information 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.
Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the space provided. This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention. Important: The 2-stroke engine provided on this product meets the EPA Phase I Non-road Emissions regulations for engines under 19 kW. This product does not meet CARB TIER 1 regulations and cannot be sold in California. Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. Figure 1 1. Model and serial 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 2007–The Toro® Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN) Printed in the USA Safety Before Operating ? ? Read and understand the contents of this manual before operating the snowthrower Become familiar with all controls and know how to stop the engine quickly Caution: Improper use may result in loss of fingers, hands, or feet. There is a high-speed impeller close to the opening. Operator ‘s Position The low-speed auger has a moving pinch point close to the opening. This snowthrower meets or exceeds the B71.3 specifications of the American National Standards Institute 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. · Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children. · Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating the snow thrower in reverse. Preparation · Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.