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FORM NO. 3319–424 3000 GTS Snowthrower Model No. 38430–8900001 & Up Model No. 38435–8900001 & Up Operator’s Manual...
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WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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1. Chute crank 3. Gear 2. Mounting bracket 4. Plastic bushing (Unit shown on right side) 1. Short spacer 3. Pushnut 1. Chute ring 2. Discharge chute 2. Long spacer The Toro Company – 1997 Printed in USA All Rights Reserved...
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1. Add oil to small amount of 3. Add remaining amount of gasoline gasoline 2. Install cap and shake can to mix 1. Lower handle 3. Handle bolt 2. Upper handle 4. Eyebolt 1. Key switch 5. Elec. start button* 2.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious Keep everyone, especially children and pets, injury or death if the recommended precautions are away from snowthrower and area of operation. not followed. Inspect area thoroughly where snowthrower will be used. Remove doormats, sleds, boards, sticks, CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or wire and any other foreign objects which might moderate injury if the recommended precautions are...
TORO replacement parts and an obstruction or loose parts. Vibration is accessories to keep your TORO all TORO. generally a sign of trouble. Repair any damage NEVER USE “WILL FIT” REPLACEMENT before operating snowthrower again.
Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. ON INSIDE OF BELT COVER (Part No. 60–9480) ON HANDLE ON CHUTE (Part No.
1/16”–1/8”. See insert, Figure 6. If an APPROVED OIL—For simplicity and best adjustment is required, refer to Adjusting engine performance, mix the contents of one Control Bar, page 8. 5.2–ounce bottle of Toro 50:1 Two–Cycle Oil...
STORAGE SUCH AS TORO’S gasoline. You can also use Toro “Easy Mix” STABILIZER/CONDITIONER OR A Two–Cycle Oil (3.2 ounce bottle mixed one per SIMILAR PRODUCT. TORO’S gallon of gasoline; 40:1 ratio) in this Toro STABILIZER/CONDITIONER IS A two–cycle engine.
IMPORTANT: Excessive running of the and height of snow affects forward speed. electric starter could damage the starter due Always overlap each swath and discharge to overheating. To prevent possible damage, downwind whenever possible. do not run electric starter more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds ON, 5 seconds OFF.
After extended use the drive belt may wear and charge repairs under the terms and proper belt tension may not be maintained. provisions of the Toro warranty Improper belt tension causes belt slippage and statement, any service or emission decreases the snowthrower’s performance under control part repair or replacement a heavy load.
REMOVING BELT (Fig. 14)—Push down on or higher, carburetor jets may have to be changed. idler pulley allowing belt to be removed from Contact your local Authorized Toro Service Dealer rotor pulley, brake arm assembly, and engine for assistance. pulley.
FUEL SYSTEM PREPARATION– Removing Old Blade Add Toro Stabilizer/Conditioner to the fuel tank (one ounce per gallon of fuel). Remove (4) torx screws and (4) locknuts securing outer edges of rotor blade to rotor shaft Run engine for five minutes to distribute assembly (Fig.
Also included may be hoses, belts, and connectors and other emission related assemblies. Where a warrantable condition exists, Toro will repair your engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor. Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage: The 1997 and later utility/lawn/garden equipment engines are warranted for two years from the date of delivery.
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The manufacturer is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add–on or modified parts. Toro is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. The owner is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance, as defined by the manufacturer in the written instructions.
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How to Get Warranty Service: Should you feel your TORO Product requires warranty service, contact the dealer who sold you the product or any Authorized TORO Service Dealer or TORO Master Service Dealer. The Yellow Pages of your telephone directory is a good reference source. The dealer will either arrange service at his/her dealership or recommend another Authorized Service Dealer who may be more convenient.