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8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
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Original Instructions (GB)
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CCR
3650 GTS
Snowthrower
Model No. 38538—Serial No. 240000001 and Up
Form No. 3329-471
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 #:
m5515
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 B71.3–1995 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.
•
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.
