Toro 38516 Operator's Manual

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2003—The Toro Company8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USAPrinted in the USAAll Rights ReservedOriginal Instructions (EN)Register your product at www.Toro.comCCR 2450 GTSSnowthrowerModel No. 38516—Serial No. 240000001 and UpForm No. 3329-422Operator’s ManualIntroductionRead this manual carefully to learn how to operateand maintain your product properly and to avoid injuryand product damage. You are responsible foroperating the product properly and safely.You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com forproduct and accessory information, help finding adealer, or to register your product.Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, oradditional information, contact an Authorized ServiceDealer or Toro Customer Service and have the modeland serial numbers of your product ready. Theillustration below identifies the location of the modeland serial numbers on the product. Write the numbersin the space provided below:Model #:Serial #:m5515This manual identifies potential hazards and hassafety messages identified by the following words:• Danger signals an extreme hazard that willcause serious injury or death if you do not followthe recommended precautions.• Warning signals a hazard that may causeserious injury or death if you do not follow therecommended precautions.• Caution signals a hazard that may cause minoror moderate injury if you do not follow therecommended precautions.This manual uses 2 other words to highlightinformation. Important: calls attention to specialmechanical information and Note: emphasizesgeneral information worthy of special attention.WarningThe engine exhaust from this product containschemicals known to the State of California tocause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductiveharm.Important: This engine is not equipped with a sparkarrester muffler. It is a violation of California PublicResource Code Section 4442 to use or operate thisengine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, orgrass-covered land. Other states or federal areasmay have similar laws.This spark ignition system complies with CanadianICES-002.SafetyRead and understand the contents of this manualbefore the engine is ever started.This is the safety alert symbol. It is used toalert you to potential personal injury hazards.Obey all safety messages that follow this symbolto avoid possible injury or death.Improperly using or maintaining thissnowthrower could result in injury or death. Toreduce this potential, comply with the followingsafety instructions.The following instructions have been adapted fromthe ANSI/OPEI standard B71.3–1995 and the ISO8437:1989 standard.Training• Read the operator’s manual carefully. Bethoroughly familiar with the controls and theproper use of the equipment. Know how to stopthe unit and disengage the controls quickly.• Never allow children to operate the snowthrower.Never allow adults to operate the snowthrowerwithout 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 usethe snowthrower. Remove all doormats, sleds,boards, wires, and other foreign objects.• Release the control bar to disengage the rotorblades before starting the engine.• Do not operate the snowthrower without wearingadequate winter garments. Wear footwear thatwill improve your footing on slippery surfaces.