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Form No. 3353-576 Rev C
CCR™ 3650 GTS® Snowthrower
Model No. 38517 —Serial No. 260000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Introduction
R ead this infor mation carefully to lear n ho w to operate and
maintain y our product properly and to a v oid injur y and
product damag e . Y ou are responsible for operating the
product properly and safely .
Y ou ma y contact T oro directly at www .T oro .com for
product and accessor y infor mation, help finding a dealer ,
or to register y our product.
W henev er y ou need ser vice , g en uine T oro par ts , or
additional infor mation, contact an A uthorized Ser vice
Dealer or T oro Customer Ser vice and ha v e the model and
serial n umbers of y our product ready . Figure 1 identifies the
location of the model and serial n umbers on the product.
W rite the n umbers in the space pro vided.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
T his man ual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messag es identified b y the safety aler t symbol ( Figure 2 ),
whic h signals a hazard that ma y cause serious injur y or
death if y ou do not follo w the recommended precautions .
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
T his man ual uses 2 other w ords to highlight infor mation.
Impor tant calls attention to special mec hanical infor mation
and Note emphasizes g eneral infor mation w or th y of special
attention.
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Pr oposition 65 W ar ning
T he engine exhaust fr om this pr oduct contains
chemicals kno wn to the State of Calif or nia to cause
cancer , bir th defects, or other r epr oducti v e har m.
Important: T his engine is not equipped with a
spar k ar r ester muf fler . It is a violation of Calif or nia
Public R esource Code Section 4442 to use or operate
the engine on an y f or est-co v er ed, br ush-co v er ed, or
g rass-co v er ed land. Other states or federal ar eas may
ha v e similar la ws.
Important: T he 2-str ok e engine pr o vided on this
pr oduct meets the EP A Phase I Non-r oad Emissions
r egulations f or engines under 19kW . T his pr oduct does
not meet CARB TIER 1 r egulations and cannot be
sold in Calif or nia.
T his spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002
Safety
T his sno wthr o w er meets or ex ceeds the B71.3
specifications of the American National Standards
Institute in ef fect at the time of pr oduction.
R ead and under stand the contents of this man ual
bef or e the engine is ev er star ted.
T his is the safety aler t symbol. It is used to aler t y ou
to potential per sonal injur y hazards. Obey all safety
messa ges that f ollo w this symbol to a v oid possible
injur y or death.
Impr oper l y using or maintaining this sno wthr o w er
could r esult in injur y or death. T o r educe this potential,
compl y with the f ollo wing safety instr uctions.
T he follo wing instr uctions ha v e been adapted from the
ANSI/OPEI standard B71.3-2005 and the ISO 8437:1989
standard.
T his sno wthro w er is capable of amputating hands and feet
and thro wing objects . F ailure to obser v e the follo wing
safety instr uctions could result in serious injur y .
© 2005—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved

Questions and Answers

  • J
    Julia HowardAug 10, 2025
    Why won't my Toro Snowthrower engine start?
    • H
      Harold YatesAug 10, 2025
      If your Toro Snowthrower engine isn't starting or is hard to start, make sure the key is in the ignition and in the On position. Check that the choke is in the On position and that you have pressed the primer 2 times. Also, ensure that the fuel tank has fresh gasoline-and-oil mixture (not more than 30 days old). If the engine is flooded, move the choke to the Off position and pull the rope several times. Check that the spark-plug wire is connected, and inspect the spark plug itself, adjusting or replacing it if needed. Finally, check the fuel cap vent for any restrictions.
  • B
    Bryan KempAug 14, 2025
    How to fix a Toro Snowthrower that runs rough?
    • S
      Susan CampbellAug 14, 2025
      If your Toro Snowthrower is running rough, ensure the choke is in the Off position. Stale fuel can also cause this issue, so drain and refill the tank with a fresh gasoline-and-oil mixture (not more than 30 days old). Check that the spark-plug wire is securely connected to the spark plug. Inspect the spark plug itself, adjusting the gap if necessary or replacing it if it's pitted, fouled, or cracked.
  • L
    Logan HughesAug 20, 2025
    What to do if my Toro Snowthrower doesn't throw snow far enough?
    • J
      Joseph DavisAug 20, 2025
      If your Toro Snowthrower isn't discharging snow properly, try adjusting your walking speed. Reducing the amount of snow you're trying to remove per swath can also help. Avoid trying to clear extremely heavy or wet snow, as this can overload the machine. If the discharge chute is plugged, stop the engine, wait for all parts to stop moving, and use a stick to clear the blockage. Check the control cable, adjusting or replacing it if necessary. Inspect the drive belt and replace it if it is worn or broken. Finally, inspect the rotor blades; replace them and the scraper if they are worn.
  • Y
    Yesenia HaynesAug 26, 2025
    How to troubleshoot an electric starter that won't turn on my Toro Snowthrower?
    • J
      jenniferroweAug 26, 2025
      If the electric starter on your Toro Snowthrower isn't turning, first, make sure the power cord is properly connected to both the outlet and the snowthrower. If the cord is worn, corroded, or damaged, replace it. Finally, ensure that the power outlet is energized; if not, have a qualified electrician check it.
  • R
    Ryan CoxAug 29, 2025
    Why is my Toro Snowthrower not clearing snow completely?
    • J
      jeffreycardenasAug 29, 2025
      If your Toro Snowthrower isn't properly clearing snow off the surface, ensure that you throw the snow off the surface before it becomes compacted. Lift up on the handle to hold down the front of the snowthrower. Replace the scraper if it's excessively worn. Replace the rotor blades and the scraper if the rotor blades are excessively worn.
  • J
    Jason CalderonSep 3, 2025
    Why is my Toro Snowthrower not moving by itself?
    • C
      Christopher RothSep 3, 2025
      If your Toro Snowthrower isn't self-propelling, lift up on the handle to hold down the front of the snowthrower. Replace the rotor blades and the scraper if the rotor blades are excessively worn. If the snow is too deep or the surface is too slippery, push forward on the handle, but allow the snowthrower to work at its own pace.

Toro 38517 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandToro
Model38517
CategorySnow Blower
LanguageEnglish

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