Toro CCR 2450 GTS Series, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...anual Domestic English EN Form No 3326 125 Rev A CCR 2450 GTS CCR 3650 GTS Snowthrower Model No 38515 220000001 and Up Model No 38516 220000001 and Up Model No 38517 220000001 and Up Model No 38518 220000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...topping the Engine 13 Starting the Rotor Blades 13 Stopping the Rotor Blades 13 Adjusting the Discharge Chute 13 Snowthrowing Tips 14 Maintenance 15 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 15 Adjusting the Control Cable 16 Replacing the Rotor Blades 17 Replacing the Scraper 19 Replacing the Spark Plug 19 Replacing the Drive Belt 20 Page Emptying the Fuel Tank 20 Storage 21 Preparing the Fuel System 21 Pr...

Page 3: ...hildren 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 b...

Page 4: ... Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels when necessary Toro Snowthrower Safety The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know Rotating rotor blades can injure fingers or hands Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge opening while operating the snowthrower Keep your face hands feet and any other part of ...

Page 5: ...visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost 60 9480 61 4790 Electric start models only 104 2767 104 2775 105 3521 Model 38515 or 105 1955 Model 38517 105 3523 Model 38516 or 105 1954 Model 38518 104 4135 ...

Page 6: ... ULGE Famille XXXXX XXXXXX Nº de modèle XXX XXXX CYLINDREE CC 141 Pour plus de détails sur la sécurité l entretien et les réglages reportez vous au manuel de l utilisateur Nº de téléphone des services de vente et d après vente aux Etats Unis 1 800 526 6937 The Toro Company Bloomington MN INFORMATION IMPORTANTE CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR ...

Page 7: ...ute crank Models 38517 and 38518 only Ignition key 1 Starting and stopping the engine Power cord electric start models only 1 Starting the engine Unfolding the Handle Models 38515 and 38516 1 Cut the plastic tie that secures the control cable to the handle Fig 2 1 2 3 m 5536 Figure 2 1 Handle 2 Plastic tie 3 Control cable Important If you do not cut the plastic tie the rotor brake will not functio...

Page 8: ...ust the control cable Refer to Adjusting the Control Cable on page 16 Installing the Handle Models 38517 and 38518 1 Cut the plastic tie that secures the control cable to the handle Fig 6 1 2 3 m 5536 Figure 6 1 Handle 2 Plastic tie 3 Control cable Important If you do not cut the plastic tie the rotor brake will not function properly 2 Loosen the knob and pull out the handle lock on the right side...

Page 9: ... Place the discharge chute over the chute ring and align the hole in the back of the discharge chute with the center hole in the chute ring Fig 10 1 2 3 m 5520 Figure 10 1 Chute ring 2 Discharge chute 3 Chute handle 2 Insert a screw through the center hole of the chute ring from the inside and through the hole in the discharge chute Fig 10 3 Insert the chute handle over the discharge chute and ful...

Page 10: ...f the chute ring 5 Install the washers and the locknuts on the screws and tighten the locknuts until they are finger tight 6 Tighten all locknuts securely Installing the Chute Crank Models 38517 and 38518 1 Insert the flattened end of the chute crank through the hole in the shroud while aligning the mounting bracket with the holes in the lower handle Fig 12 2 1 3 m 5545 Figure 12 1 Chute crank 2 P...

Page 11: ...lop igniting the gasoline A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and damage property Always place gasoline containers on the ground and away from your vehicle before filling Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow the loss of any static charge When pract...

Page 12: ...hrower control panel contains a key switch a primer a recoil starter and an electric start button electric start models only The choke lever and the cord connection for the electric start models are located below the control panel as shown in Figure 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 m 5544 Figure 13 1 Key switch 2 Primer 3 Electric start button electric start models only 4 Recoil start 5 Cord connection electric sta...

Page 13: ... to the Off position and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Starting the Rotor Blades To start the rotor blades squeeze the control bar and the handle together Stopping the Rotor Blades To stop the rotor blades release the control bar Note When you release the control bar the rotor blades stop but the engine continues to run Adjusting the Discharge Chute Models...

Page 14: ...wthrower self propels If the snowthrower does not propel itself forward on slippery surfaces or in heavy snow push forward on the handle but allow the snowthrower to work at its own pace Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow removal Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible Do not attempt to clear snow from a crushed rock or gravel surface This product is intended for use only on paved su...

Page 15: ...ng the Scraper on page 19 Inspect the scraper and replace it if necessary If the rotor blades are partially or completely worn replace the rotor blades when you replace the scraper Refer to Replacing the Scraper on page 19 and to Replacing the Rotor Blades on page 17 Inspect the spark plug and check the gap replace the spark plug if necessary Refer to Replacing the Spark Plug on page 19 Inspect th...

Page 16: ...Figure 9 models 38517 and 38518 To adjust the cable go to Adjusting the Cable on page 16 Important The control cable must contain slack when you disengage the control bar for the rotor blades to stop properly Adjusting the Cable For Models 38515 and 38516 only 1 Unhook the spring end from the control bar Fig 16 2 Slide the spring cover off the spring and the cable adjuster Fig 18 897 1 2 3 4 Figur...

Page 17: ... squeals under a heavy load increase the belt tension by inserting the spring end into the top hole of the control bar Fig 16 or Fig 17 Note Using the incorrect adjusting hole can reduce the drive belt life Occasional belt slippage squealing may occur in extremely wet conditions due to moisture in the drive system To remove moisture start the rotor and operate it without a load for 30 seconds Once...

Page 18: ...ayers Fig 22 m 5538a m 5059 1 2 3 4 Figure 22 1 Thick rubber side 2 Wear indicator hole 3 Thin rubber side 4 Inside of curved surface Install the new rotor blade with the thick rubber layer on the inside of the curved surface Fig 22 If you do not install the rotor blade properly it will wear out more quickly 2 Ensure that the spacers are in the new rotor blade and insert the new rotor blade betwee...

Page 19: ...ct the wire to the spark plug 9 Install the control panel 10 Insert the key in the switch Replacing the Spark Plug Use a NGK BPMR4A or equivalent spark plug Install a new spark plug before each season 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Remove the key from the switch 3 Remove the 3 mounting screws that secure the control panel to the housing Fig 24 1 2 m 5061a Figure 24 1 Con...

Page 20: ... 3 4 2 m 5534 5 6 Figure 27 1 Drive belt cover 2 Nut 2 3 Washer 4 Short self tapping screw 2 5 Long self tapping screw 6 Bolt 2 5 Pull up on the idler pulley and remove the old drive belt from the rotor pulley the brake arm assembly and the engine pulley Fig 28 4 2 1 6 3 5 626 Figure 28 1 Engine pulley 2 Idler pulley 3 Roller 4 Brake arm assembly 5 Rotor pulley 6 Belt guide 6 Loop the new drive be...

Page 21: ...bilizer conditioner 2 Run the engine for 5 minutes to distribute 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 ...

Page 22: ...contains stale fuel 3 Drain and fill the fuel tank with a fresh gasoline and oil mixture not more than 30 days old If the problem persists contact an Authorized Service Dealer 4 The engine is flooded 4 Move the choke to the Off position and pull the rope several times to clear out the rich fuel and air mixture from the engine 5 The spark plug wire is loose or disconnected 5 Connect the wire to the...

Page 23: ... worn or broken 7 Replace the drive belt 8 The rotor blades are worn 8 Replace the rotor blades and the scraper Snowthrower does not properly clear snow off the surface 1 The snow on the surface to be cleared is compacted down 1 Throw the snow off the surface before it becomes compacted 2 The front of the snowthrower is not down 2 Lift up on the handle to hold down the front of the snowthrower 3 T...

Page 24: ...ould be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed thirty 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities or if you need a referral to a Toro Service Dealer please feel free to contact us at Customer Service Department Toro Warranty Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington MN 55420 1196 952 888 8801 or 800 421 9684 Warranted Parts The warranty...

Page 25: ...a warranty station General Conditions Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for indirect incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of the Toro Products covered by this warranty except for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential dam...

Page 26: ...tenance including replacement of spark plugs air filter fuel filter and carburetor adjustments Oil change and lubrication Repairs or adjustments due to the following failure to follow proper maintenance procedures rotary mower blade or snowthrower auger paddles striking an object contaminants in the fuel system improper fuel or fuel mixture consult your operator s manual if in doubt failure to dra...

Page 27: ...Date Storage Preparation Check Spark Plug Lubricate Wheels mowers only Change Oil does not apply to two cycle Air Cleaner Service mowers only Hours Used Part No 374 0018 Rev C ...

Page 28: ...uct by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products and the Toro Starting Guarantee on GTS engines This express warranty does not cover Cost of regular maintena...