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FORM NO. 3319–799 2400 GTS 2500 GTS Snowthrower Model No. 38409–8900001 & Up Model No. 38414–8900001 & Up Model No. 38422–8900001 & Up Model No. 38424–8900001 & 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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Figures 1. Model and serial number decal m-3277 Models 38409 & 38414 1. Chute ring 4. Carriage bolt 2. Discharge chute 5. Lock nut 3. Chute handle (Unit shown on right side) 1. Short spacer 3. Pushnut 2. Long spacer The Toro Company –...
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3. Add remaining amount of gasoline gasoline 2. Install cap and shake can to mix 1/16–1/8” m-2708 Models 38409 & 38414 1. Eyebolt 4. Control bar bracket 2. Control cable 5. Top hole 3. Spring cover 6. Bottom hole 1. Key switch 5.
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...
Exercise extreme caution when accidental starting. If major repairs are ever changing direction on slopes. needed, contact your local Authorized TORO Service Dealer for assistance. 18. Do not overload the snowthrower by clearing snow at too fast a rate.
29. To ensure best performance and safety, purchase genuine TORO replacement parts and accessories to keep your TORO all TORO. NEVER USE “WILL FIT” REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger.
Install Discharge Chute And Secure chute to remaining holes in chute ring and tighten all nuts SECURELY. Chute Handle (Fig. 3) Models 38409 & 38414 Install Handle (Fig. 6) Place chute handle over chute ring. Remove tie securing control cable to lower handle.
Before Starting and prolong engine life. If Toro Two–Cycle Oil is not available, mix two gallons of gasoline and 5.2 ounces of another high grade two–cycle oil that has the NMMA or BIA–TCW certification printed on the label.
ON, and make sure there is fresh fuel in fuel tank. If engine still will not start after a second attempt, bring the snowthrower to an Authorized Toro Service Dealer for servicing. When engine starts, push in choke slowly.
ADJUSTING DISCHARGE CHUTE WHAT CAN HAPPEN (Models 38409 & 38414) (Fig. 12)–Move the Thrown objects can cause serious personal chute handle left and right to adjust the direction injury to operator or bystanders.
ADJUST CABLE bottom adjusting hole in control bar bracket reduces drive belt life. Occasional belt slippage A. Models 38409 & 38414 – Unhook spring end from the top hole in control bar bracket (squealing) may occur in extremely wet conditions due to moisture in drive system. To (Fig.
Remove cap from fuel tank and use a pump type Reinstall belt cover. Tighten fasteners securely, syphon to drain fuel into a clean gas can. but DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Note: This is the only procedure Replacing Spark Plug recommended for draining fuel. Before each snow season, check the spark plug.
Removing Old Blade Add Toro Stabilizer/Conditioner to the fuel tank (one ounce per gallon of fuel). Remove (4) torx screws and (4) lock nuts securing outer edges of rotor blade to rotor shaft Run engine for five minutes to distribute assembly (Fig.
U.S. EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser. Toro must warrant the emission control system on your utility/lawn/garden equipment engine for the period of time listed above provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your utility/lawn/garden equipment engine.
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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.
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The Toro Company is not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of the TORO Products covered by this warranty, except for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.