Form No.

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CCR 3650 GTS

Snowthrower
Model No. 38518—Serial No. 240000001 and Up
Operator’s Manual

Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark

Introduction arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or
and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas
and product damage. You are responsible for may have similar laws.
operating the product properly and safely.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for ICES-002.
product and accessory information, help finding a
dealer, or to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service Safety
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model This snowthrower meets or exceeds the B71.3
and serial numbers of your product ready. The specifications of the American National
illustration below identifies the location of the model Standards Institute in effect at the time of
and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers production.
in the space provided below:
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before the engine is ever started.
Model #:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Serial #: Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this
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snowthrower could result in injury or death. To
reduce this potential, comply with the following
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety instructions.
safety messages identified by the following words:
The following instructions have been adapted from
• Danger signals an extreme hazard that will
the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.3–1995 and the ISO
cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
8437:1989 standard.
the recommended precautions.
• Warning signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the Training
recommended precautions. • Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be
• Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
or moderate injury if you do not follow the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop
recommended precautions. the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
This manual uses 2 other words to highlight • Never allow children to operate the snowthrower.
information. Important: calls attention to special Never allow adults to operate the snowthrower
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes without proper instruction.
general information worthy of special attention. • Keep the area of operation clear of all persons
(particularly small children) and pets.

Warning • Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

The engine exhaust from this product contains Preparation

chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive • Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use
harm. the snowthrower. Remove all doormats, sleds,
boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

 2003—The Toro Company Printed in the USA Original Instructions (EN)

8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA All Rights Reserved Register your product at www.Toro.com
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• Release the control bar to disengage the rotor • Do not run the engine indoors, except when
blades before starting the engine. starting it and for moving the snowthrower in or
out of the building. Open the outside doors;
• Do not operate the snowthrower without wearing
exhaust fumes are dangerous.
adequate winter garments. Wear footwear that
will improve your footing on slippery surfaces. • Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.
Exercise extreme caution when changing
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep
– Use an approved fuel container. slopes.
– Never add fuel to a running or hot engine. • Never operate the snowthrower without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective devices
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. in place.
Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
• Never operate the snowthrower near glass
– Replace the fuel tank cap securely and wipe up enclosures, automobiles, window wells, and
any spilled fuel. drop-offs without properly adjusting the snow
discharge angle. Keep children and pets away.
• Use only the power cord supplied with the
snowthrower and a receptacle appropriate for use • Do not overload the machine capacity by
with the power cord for electric-start motors. attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the • Look behind and use care when backing up with
engine is running, except where specifically the snowthrower.
recommended by Toro. • Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow
• Let the engine and the snowthrower adjust to the anyone in front of the unit.
outdoor temperature before starting to clear • Never operate the snowthrower without good
snow. visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing,
• Operating any powered machine can result in and keep a firm hold on the handle. Walk; never
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes. run.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while
operating, adjusting, or repairing the
snowthrower.
Maintenance and Storage
• Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to be sure that the equipment is
Operation in safe working condition.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating • Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all inside a building where ignition sources are
times. present, such as hot water and space heaters
• Exercise extreme caution when crossing gravel and clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool
drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden before storing in any enclosure.
hazards or traffic. • Always refer to this operator’s manual for
• Do not attempt to clear snow from a crushed-rock important details if the snowthrower is to be
or gravel surface. This product is intended for use stored for an extended period.
only on paved surfaces. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, when necessary.
remove the ignition key, thoroughly inspect the
snowthrower for any damage, and repair the
damage before operating the snowthrower. Toro Snowthrower Safety
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop The following list contains safety information specific
the engine and check immediately for the cause. to Toro products or other safety information that you
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. must know.
• Stop the engine whenever you leave the • Rotating rotor blades can injure fingers or
operating position, before unclogging the hands. Stay behind the handles and away from
discharge chute, and when making any repairs, the discharge opening while operating the
adjustments, or inspections. snowthrower. Keep your face, hands, feet, and
• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make any other part of your body or clothing away
certain that the rotor blades and all moving parts from moving or rotating parts.
have stopped.

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• Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and • Do not touch the engine while it is running or
inspecting the snowthrower, and before soon after it has stopped because the engine
unclogging the discharge chute, stop the may be hot enough to cause a burn.
engine, remove the key, and wait for all
• Perform only those maintenance instructions
moving parts to stop.
described in this manual. Before performing any
• Use a stick, not your hands, to remove maintenance, service, or adjustment, stop the
obstructions from the discharge chute. engine, remove the key, and disconnect the wire
from the spark plug. If major repairs are ever
• Before leaving the operating position, stop the
needed, contact your Authorized Service Dealer.
engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop. • Do not change the governor settings on the
engine.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that could get
caught in moving parts. • When storing the snowthrower for more than 30
days, drain the fuel from the fuel tank to prevent a
• If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged,
potential hazard. Store fuel in an approved fuel
illegible, or lost, repair or replace it before
container. Remove the key from the ignition
beginning operation. Also, tighten any loose
switch before storing the snowthrower.
fasteners.
• Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts
• Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
and accessories.
• Do not use the snowthrower on a roof.

Safety/Instruction Decals
Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals.
French translation of
U.S. EPA decal text:
Ce moteur est conforme à la
réglementation antipollution Phase EPA
relative aux moteurs ULGE. 104-2767
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 104-2775
d’après-vente aux Etats-Unis :
1-800-526-6937
The Toro Company
Bloomington, MN
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR

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104-4135
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Product Overview Setup

Installing the Handle
2
1. Cut the plastic tie that secures the control cable
5 1 to the handle.
3 Note: Hold the cable taut to ensure that it stays
disconnected at the bottom.
4
6 2. Position the upper handle as shown.

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9
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1. Discharge chute 6. Knobs

2. Chute crank 7. Handle bolt (2)
3. Control bar 8. Rotor blades
4. Handle 9. Fuel tank cap m5516

5. Control panel
3. Loosely
install the handle
2 3
bolts, curved
1 4 washers, and
knobs as shown.

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4. Hook the end

5 of the control
cable into the
6 m5544
bottom hole of
the control bar.
1. Key switch 4. Recoil start
2. Primer 5. Cord connection
3. Electric-start button 6. Choke lever

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5. Fully insert the handle bolts.

Important:
Ensure that you
do not pinch the
control cable.
6. Tighten the
knobs until they
are snug.

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7. Adjust the control cable. Refer to Adjusting the

Control Cable on page 9.

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Installing the Discharge Before Starting

Chute
Install the discharge chute as shown.
Danger
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others.

To prevent a static charge from igniting the
gasoline, place the container and/or
snowthrower on the ground before filling, not
in a vehicle or on an object.

Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is
cold. Wipe up spills.

Do not handle gasoline when smoking or
around an open flame or sparks.

Store gasoline in an approved fuel container,
out of the reach of children.

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Mixing Gasoline and Oil
This snowthrower uses a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture.
Installing the Chute Crank Use Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel Stabilizer Added)
or an equivalent high-grade, NMMA TCW-certified
1. Insert the end of the chute crank (A) through the two-cycle oil.
hole in the shroud (B) and align the mounting bracket
Important: To prevent engine damage, do not use
(C) with the holes in the lower handle.
automotive oil (such as SAE 30 or 10W30) or fuel
2. Slowly rotate the C mixed at the wrong gasoline-to-oil ratio.
crank until the end of 1. Pour a half US gallon (1.9 liters) of fresh,
the chute crank fits unleaded gasoline into an approved fuel container.
into the hidden gear A
opening and the 2. Add two-cycle oil to
discharge chute the gasoline according
turns with the crank. D to the chart below:
Note: Ensure that
the plastic bushing B
(D) is fully inserted
into the hole in the
mounting bracket.
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3. Secure the
mounting bracket to m5545a
the handle with 50:1 Gasoline-to-Oil Ratio Mixing Chart
2 bolts and Gasoline Oil
2 locknuts.
1 US gallon (3.8 liters) 2.6 ounces (80 ml)
2 US gallons (7.6 liters) 5.2 ounces (160 ml)
3. Install the cap on the fuel container.
4. Shake the container to mix the gasoline and oil
thoroughly.
5. Slowly remove the cap and add the remaining
amount of gasoline.
Note: Do not mix gasoline and oil in the fuel tank. Oil
at room temperature mixes easier and more
thoroughly than cold oil. Oil below 32°F (0°C) requires
additional mixing.

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4. Start the engine using either the electric-start

Filling the Fuel Tank button or the recoil starter.
Fill the fuel tank with a fresh mixture of gasoline and
oil mixed at the proper ratio.

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or

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Operation Important: Run the electric starter no more than

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on, then 5 seconds
machine from the normal operating position. off. Running the electric starter extensively can
overheat and damage it. If the engine does not start
after this series of attempts, wait at least 40 minutes
Starting the Engine to allow the starter to cool before attempting to start it
again. If the engine does not start after the second
1. Turn the ignition key series of attempts, take the snowthrower to an
clockwise to the On Authorized Service Dealer for service.
position. 5. With the engine running, move the choke lever to
the left slowly.

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2. Move the choke
lever to the right. If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a
power outlet, someone can inadvertently start the
3. Firmly push in the
snowthrower and injure people or damage
primer 2 times with your
property.
thumb, holding the
primer in for a second Unplug the power cord whenever you are not
before releasing it each starting the snowthrower.
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time.

Stopping the Engine

To stop the engine, turn the ignition key
counterclockwise to the Off position.

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Starting the Rotor Blades Throwing Snow

To start the rotor blades, hold the control bar against
the handle.
Warning
The rotor blades can throw stones, toys, and
other foreign objects and cause serious personal
injury to the operator or to bystanders.

Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects
that the rotor blades could pick up and throw.

Keep all children and pets away from the area
of operation.
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Operating Tips
• Remove the snow as soon as possible after it
Stopping the Rotor Blades falls.
To stop the rotor blades, release the control bar. • To self-propel, raise the handle and tilt the
snowthrower slightly forward, lifting the wheels
off the ground. The more you tilt the handle
forward, the faster the snowthrower 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
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• Discharge the snow downwind whenever
possible.
Adjusting the Discharge • In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and
moving parts may freeze. Do not use excessive
Chute force when trying to operate frozen controls.
To adjust the discharge chute, rotate the chute crank If you have difficulty operating any control or part,
(A) and move the chute deflector handle (B) as start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
shown.
Preventing Freeze-up after Use
A • Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent
moving parts from freezing. Stop the engine, wait
B for all moving parts to stop, and remove ice and
snow from the snowthrower.
• With the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle
several times and push the electric start button
once (if applicable) to prevent the recoil and
electric starters from freezing up.

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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Service
Maintenance Procedure
Interval
• Check the control cable both initially and after the first hour of operation; adjust it
Initially if necessary.
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
• Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Inspect the rotor blades and have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor
blades and the scraper if necessary.
• Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the spark plug and replace it if
Annually necessary.
• Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the drive belt and replace it if
necessary.
• Store the snowthrower properly.
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.

Adjusting the Control Cable

Important: Check the control cable for proper 2. Move the Z-fitting (A) to a higher or lower hole as
adjustment initially, after the first operating hour, and needed to obtain a 1/16 to 1/8 in. (2 to 3 mm) gap
then annually thereafter. between the control bar and the handle.

Checking the Cable

1. Move the control bar back toward the handle to
remove the slack in the cable.
2. Ensure that a
1/16 to 1/8 in. (2 to A
3 mm) gap (A)
exists between the
control bar and the A
handle. To adjust B
the cable, refer to
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Adjusting the
Cable below.
Important: The control cable must contain some Note: Moving the Z-fitting higher decreases the gap
slack when you disengage the control bar for the rotor between the control bar and the handle; moving it
blades to stop properly. lower increases the gap.
3. Replace the spring cover and hook the end of the
Adjusting the Cable control cable into the bottom hole of the control bar.
4. Check the adjustment (refer to Checking the
1. Unhook the end of Cable on page 9).
the control cable from
the control bar. Note: After extended use, the drive belt may wear
and lose its proper belt tension. If the drive belt slips
(continuously squeals) under a heavy load, increase
the belt tension by inserting the spring end into the
top hole of the control bar. The belt may slip (squeal)
in wet conditions; to dry out the drive system, start
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4. Use a hand pump to pump the fuel from the fuel

Inspecting the Rotor tank into an approved fuel container, or run the
Blades engine until it stops.

Before each season, inspect the rotor blades for 5. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
wear. When a rotor blade edge has worn down to the 6. Choke or prime the engine, start it a third time,
wear indicator hole (A), have an Authorized Service and run the engine until it will not start.
Dealer replace the rotor blades and the scraper.
7. Slowly pull the recoil starter until you feel
resistance due to compression pressure, then stop.
8. Release the starter tension gradually by allowing
the rope to go back slowly to prevent the engine from
reversing due to compression pressure.
9. Dispose of unused fuel properly. Recycle it
according to local codes, or use it in your automobile.
Note: Do not store stabilized fuel for more than 90
days.
10. Tighten all loose screws, bolts, and locknuts.
Repair or replace any damaged parts.
11. Clean the snowthrower thoroughly.
A
12. Cover the snowthrower and store it in a clean, dry
place out of the reach of children. Allow the engine to
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cool before storing it in any enclosure.

Storage Folding the Handle

Important: Store the snowthrower in its operating 1. Loosen the knobs and pull out the handle bolts.
position and on its wheels. Storing the snowthrower 2. Fold the upper handle forward as shown.
on its front housing may cause hard starting.

Storing the Snowthrower

Warning
Gasoline fumes are highly flammable, explosive,
and dangerous if inhaled. If you store the product
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in an area with an open flame, the gasoline fumes
may ignite and cause an explosion.
Do not store the snowthrower in a house (living
area), basement, or any other area where ignition
sources may be present, such as hot water and
space heaters, clothes dryers, furnaces, and
other like appliances.
Important: Do not use the chute handle to lift the
snowthrower. This can damage the chute handle.
1. Add a fuel stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel in the
fuel tank as directed.
Note: If you use Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel
Stabilizer Added), you do not need to add a fuel
stabilizer/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.

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 Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement
A Two-Year Limited Warranty

Your Warranty Rights and Obligations extends only to the parts listed below (the emissions system parts) to the
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Toro, and Toro Warranty extent that these parts were present on the engine when purchased.
Company are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on • Fuel Metering System
your 1997 and later utility/lawn/garden equipment engine. 1997 and later – Cold start enrichment system including the choke mechanism or
model year utility/lawn/garden equipment engines must be designed, built priming system
and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small – Fuel pump
non-road engines. The equipment engine must be free from defects in
– Air fuel ratio feedback system
materials and workmanship, which cause it to fail to conform with U.S. EPA
standards, for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the – Carburetor and internal parts
ultimate purchaser. Toro and Toro Warranty Company warrant the emission – Fuel injection system
control system on your utility/lawn/garden equipment engine for the period • Air Induction System
of time listed above, provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or – Air cleaner
improper maintenance of your utility/lawn/garden equipment engine. – Reed intake system
Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or – Intake manifold
fuel injection system, the ignition system, and catalytic converter. Also – Controlled hot air intake system
included may be hoses, belts, connectors, and other emission related
• Ignition System
assemblies.
– Spark plug(s)
Where a warrantable condition exists, Toro and Toro Warranty Company
– Ignition coils and electronics
promise to repair your engine at no cost to you, including diagnosis, parts,
and labor. – Advance/retard mechanisms
• Catalytic Converter/Thermal Reactor System
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage – Catalytic converter
Toro and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement – Thermal reactor
between them, jointly warrant the 1997 and later utility/lawn/garden – Exhaust manifold
equipment engines for two years from the date of delivery. If any
• Air Injection System
emission-related part on your engine is defective in materials or workman-
ship, we will repair or replace the part, free of charge. – Air injection system or pulse valve
– Valves affecting distribution of air
Owner Responsibilities • Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the – EGR valve body and piping system connecting to the intake side of
required maintenance listed in your operator’s manual. We recommend that the engine
you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your equipment, but we – EGR control system
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to
• Particulate Controls
ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
– Traps, filters, precipitators, and any other device used to capture
Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in performance and particulate emissions
durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall
• Miscellaneous Items Used in the Above Systems
not reduce our warranty obligation.
– Vacuum, temperature, and time-sensitive valves and switches
As the engine owner, you should be aware that we may deny you warranty
– Electronic controls
coverage if your engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance, or unapproved modifications or parts. – Hoses, connectors, and assemblies of same
You are responsible for presenting your equipment engine to an Authorized Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service
Service Dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or
completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed thirty (30) days. workmanship, follow this procedure:
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibili- 1. Contact any Toro Authorized or Master Service Dealer to arrange
ties, contact us at: service at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, refer to
Customer Care Department, Consumer Division the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory (look under “Lawn
Toro Warranty Company Mowers”) or access our website at www.Toro.com. U.S. Customers
8111 Lyndale Avenue South may also call 800-421-9684 to use our 24-hour Toro dealer locator
system.
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
800-348-2424 (U.S. customers) 2. Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the
877-484-9255 (Canada customers) Service Dealer.
The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the
Warranted Parts determination that a warranted part is defective, if the diagnostic work is
The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is performed at a warranty station.
delivered to a retail purchaser. Toro and Toro Warranty Company jointly
warrant to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine General Conditions
is free from defects in materials and workmanship, which cause the engine Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for
to fail to conform with applicable regulations, for a period of two years. indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of
Failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are not the Toro Products covered by this warranty, except for damages to other
covered. The use of add-on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under
a warranty claim. We are not liable to cover failures of warranted parts warranty.
caused by the use of add-on or modified parts. We are liable for damages to All implied warranties of merchantability (that the product is fit for ordinary
other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still use) and fitness for use (that the product is fit for a particular purpose) are
under warranty. The owner is responsible for the performance of the limited to the duration of the express warranty.
required maintenance, as defined in the operator’s manual.
Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential
Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
maintenance, or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.
of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be warranted for the warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
period. Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required
rights which vary from state to state.
maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first
scheduled replacement point for that part. Coverage under this warranty Part No. 374-0023 Rev. C
 The Toro Starting Guarantee on GTS-5 (Guaranteed to Start) Engines
and
R Tek Powered
Single-stage
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee
Snow Products A Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use)
Conditions and Products Covered under The Toro Starting Guarantee
The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, guarantee that your Toro GTS-5 Engine, when used for residential purposes*, will start on the
first or second pull for five years from the date of purchase, if you provide the routine maintenance it requires, or we will fix it free of charge.
This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay transportation costs. This warranty applies to all R Tek-powered, single-stage Toro
Snowthrowers.

Conditions and Products Covered under The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee
The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, promise to repair any Toro Product used for residential purposes* if defective in materials or
workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component for a period of two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay transportation costs. This warranty applies to all R Tek-powered, single-stage Toro
Snowthrowers.
Limited Warranty for Commercial Use
Gas-powered Toro Snowthrowers used for commercial, institutional, or rental use are warranted for 45 days against defects in materials or workmanship.
Components failing due to normal wear are not covered by this warranty. The Toro Starting Guarantee does not apply when the product is used commercially.
Items and Conditions Not Covered
There is no other express warranty. This express warranty does not cover the following:
• Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters, fuel, lubricants, oil changes, spark plugs, cable/linkage adjustments, or brake and clutch
adjustments
• Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance
• Repairs necessary due to electrical supply irregularities or failure to properly prepare the snowthrower prior to any period of non-use over three months
• Pickup and delivery charges
• Operational misuse, neglect, or accidents
• Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than a Toro Service outlet
• Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties due to the following:
– failure to follow proper maintenance procedures
– snowthrower auger/paddles striking an object
– contaminants in the fuel system
– improper fuel or fuel/oil mixture (consult your Operator’s Manual if in doubt)
– failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non-use over three months
• Special operational conditions where starting may require more than two pulls:
– first time starts after extended period of non-use over three months or seasonal storage
– improper starting procedures
If you are having difficulty starting your unit, please check the Operator’s Manual to ensure that you are using the correct starting procedures. This can save an
unnecessary visit to a Service Dealer.
Owner Responsibilities
You must maintain your Toro Product 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.
Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service
If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, or if a normal, able-bodied adult can no longer start your product’s engine in
one or two pulls, follow this procedure:
1. Contact any Toro Authorized or Master Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, refer to the Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory (look under “Lawn Mowers”) or access our website at www.Toro.com. U.S. Customers may also call 800-248-8676 to use our
24-hour Toro dealer locator system.
2. Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the Service Dealer.
3. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at: Customer Care Department,
Consumer Division, Toro Warranty Company, 8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420-1196; or call us toll free at
866-336-5205 (U.S. customers) or 800-544-5364 (Canada customers).
General Conditions
All repairs covered by these warranties must be performed by an Authorized or Master Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement parts. Repair by a
Toro Service Dealer is your sole remedy under these warranties.
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 these warranties, including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods of malfunction or
non-use pending completion of repairs under these warranties.
Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions and
limitations may not apply to you.
Countries Other than the United States or Canada
Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee
policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee
information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.
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* Residential purposes means use of the product on the same lot as your home. Use at more than one location is considered commercial use, and the
commercial use warranty would apply.