Toro 38518 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3353-583 Rev ACCR™ 3650 GTS® SnowthrowerModel No. 38518—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.This spark ignition system complies with CanadianICES-002The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is suppliedfor information regarding the US EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) and the California EmissionControl Regulation of emission systems, maintenance,and warranty. Replacements may be ordered throughthe engine manufacturer.SafetyThis 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.Training• Read, understand and follow all instructions on themachine and in the manual(s) before operating this unit.Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the properuse of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit anddisengage the controls quickly.© 2005—The Toro® Company8111 Lyndale Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55420Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)Printed in the USAAll Rights Reserved