Toro 38517 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3353-576 Rev CCCR™ 3650 GTS® SnowthrowerModel No. 38517—Serial No. 260000001 and UpOperator's ManualIntroductionRead this information carefully to learn how to operate andmaintain your product properly and to avoid injury andproduct damage. You are responsible for operating theproduct properly and safely.You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com forproduct and accessory information, help finding a dealer,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 model andserial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies thelocation of the model and serial numbers on the product.Write the numbers in the space provided.Figure 11. Model and serial number locationModel No.Serial No.This manual identifies potential hazards and has safetymessages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury ordeath if you do not follow the recommended precautions.Figure 21. Safety alert symbolThis manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.Important calls attention to special mechanical informationand Note emphasizes general information worthy of specialattention.WarningCALIFORNIAProposition 65 WarningThe engine exhaust from this product containschemicals known to the State of California to causecancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.Important: This engine is not equipped with aspark arrester muffler. It is a violation of CaliforniaPublic Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operatethe engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, orgrass-covered land. Other states or federal areas mayhave similar laws.Important: The 2-stroke engine provided on thisproduct meets the EPA Phase I Non-road Emissionsregulations for engines under 19kW. This product doesnot meet CARB TIER 1 regulations and cannot besold in California.This spark ignition system complies with CanadianICES-002SafetyThis snowthrower meets or exceeds the B71.3specifications of the American National StandardsInstitute in effect at the time of production.Read and understand the contents of this manualbefore the engine is ever started.This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert youto potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safetymessages that follow this symbol to avoid possibleinjury or death.Improperly using or maintaining this snowthrowercould result in injury or death. To reduce this potential,comply with the following safety instructions.The following instructions have been adapted from theANSI/OPEI standard B71.3-2005 and the ISO 8437:1989standard.This snowthrower is capable of amputating hands and feetand throwing objects. Failure to observe the followingsafety instructions could result in serious injury.© 2005—The Toro® Company8111 Lyndale Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55420Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)Printed in the USAAll Rights Reserved