Form No. 3326-368 Rev A CCR Powerlite 325 Snowthrower Model No. 38172—220000001 and Up Model No.
Warning Replacing the Rotor Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emptying the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing the Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing the Snowthrower . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. • Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use the snowthrower. Remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects. Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. • Release the control bar to disengage the rotor blades before starting the engine.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and inspecting the snowthrower, and before unclogging the discharge chute, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. • When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain that the rotor blades and all moving parts have stopped. • Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting it and for moving the snowthrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.
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.
104-4938 (Recoil-start model only) 104-4940 (Electric-start model only) 6
Assembly Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts Description Qty.
Before Operation Danger Mixing Gasoline and Oil When fueling, under certain circumstances, a static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and damage property. Your Toro snowthrower is powered by a two-cycle engine that requires a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture. Use only clean, unleaded gasoline no more than 30 days old and with an octane rating of 87 or higher.
2. Add the full amount of Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel Stabilizer Added) or an equivalent high grade, NMMA TCW-certified two-cycle oil to the gasoline according to the chart below: Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 50:1 Gasoline-to-Oil Ratio Mixing Chart Gasoline Oil 1 gallon (4 liters) 2.6 ounces (80 ml) 2 gallons (8 liters) 5.
Snowthrowing Tips Caution Warning If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a power outlet, someone could inadvertently start the snowthrower and seriously injure people or damage property. The rotor blades can throw stones, toys and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to the operator or to bystanders. Unplug the power cord whenever you are not starting the snowthrower. • Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects that the rotor blades could pick up and throw.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval • Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary. Initially • Check the scraper and replace it if necessary. Refer to Replacing the Scraper on page 11. • Inspect the rotor blades and replace it if necessary. Refer to Replacing the Rotor Blades on page 12. • Inspect the drive belt and replace if necessary.
Replacing the Rotor Blades Important Replace the scraper whenever you replace the rotor blades. This ensures proper snowthrower operation and performance. Refer to Replacing the Scraper on page 11. Before each season, inspect the rotor blades for wear. When a rotor blade edge has worn to the wear indicator hole (Fig. 8), replace both rotor blades to ensure proper performance and to prevent damage to the underside of the snowthrower.
5. Slide the old rotor blade out from between the blade supports (Fig. 9). 6. Examine a new rotor blade edge for the difference in layer thickness (Fig. 9). Note: Install the rotor blades with the thick layer on the inside of the curve. (Fig. 9). If you do not install the blades properly, the blades will be out of balance and cause the snowthrower to “hop” or “bounce.” 1 2 7. Insert a new rotor blade between the blade supports. 925 3 8.
1 1 918 3 930 2 Figure 14 Figure 12 1. Idler pulley 2. Idler spring 1. Spark-plug wire 3. Notch 6. Remove the spark plug. 7. Examine the spark plug and replace it if it is cracked, fouled, dirty, or if the electrodes are worn. 9. Lift up the idler pulley arm assembly, squeeze the belt together, and route the belt under the idler pulley (Fig. 12). Important Do not clean the electrodes because grit could enter the cylinder and damage the engine. 10.
2. Clean the snowthrower thoroughly. Storage 3. Cover the snowthrower and store it in a clean, dry place out of the reach of children. Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any enclosure. Warning Important Store the snowthrower in its operating position and on its wheels or hang it on a wall by its handle. Storing the snowthrower on its front housing may cause hard starting. Gasoline fumes are highly flammable, explosive, and dangerous if inhaled.
Troubleshooting Problem Electric starter does not turn (electric-start models only) Engine does not start or starts hard Engine runs rough Engine runs, but the snowthrower discharges snow poorly or not at all Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. The power cord is disconnected at the outlet or the snowthrower. 1. Connect the power cord to the outlet and/or the snowthrower. 2. The power cord is worn, corroded, or damaged. 2. Replace the power cord. 3. The power outlet is not energized. 3.
Problem Snowthrower does not properly clear snow off the surface Snowthrower does not self-propel Rotor blades do not stop properly Possible Causes Corrective Action 2. You are trying to remove too much snow per swath. 2. Reduce the amount of snow removed per swath. 3. You are trying to remove extremely heavy or wet snow. 3. Don’t overload the snowthrower with extremely heavy or wet snow; reduce the amount of snow removed per swath. 4. The discharge chute is plugged. 4.
Gas Powered Snow Products The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee A Two-Year Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered Owner Responsibilites The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Toro Product used for normal residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase.
