Operator's Manual

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3327-915

 2002 by The Toro Company

Printed in USA

Original Instructions (GB)

CCR Powerlite

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325

Snowthrower

Model No. 38173—Serial No. 230000001 and Up

Form No. 3327-915

Operator’s Manual

Introduction

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate

and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury

and product damage. You are responsible for

operating the product properly and safely.

Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or

additional information, contact an Authorized Service

Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model

and serial numbers of your product ready. The

illustration below identifies the location of the model

and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers

in the space provided below:

Model #:

Serial #:

2121

This manual identifies potential hazards and has

safety messages identified by the following words:

• Danger signals an extreme hazard that will

cause serious injury or death if you do not follow

the recommended precautions.

• Warning signals a hazard that may cause

serious injury or death if you do not follow the

recommended precautions.

• Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor

or moderate injury if you do not follow the

recommended precautions.

This manual uses 2 other words to highlight

information. Important calls attention to special

mechanical information and Note: emphasizes

general information worthy of special attention.

Safety

Read and understand the contents of this manual

before the engine is ever started.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to

alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol

to avoid possible injury or death.

Improperly using or maintaining this

snowthrower could result in injury or death. To

reduce this potential, comply with the following

safety instructions.

The following instructions have been adapted from

the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.3–1995 and the ISO

8437:1989 standard.

Training

• Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be

thoroughly familiar with the controls and the

proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop

the unit and disengage the controls quickly.

• Never allow children to operate the snowthrower.

Never allow adults to operate the snowthrower

without proper instruction.

• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons

(particularly small children) and pets.

• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

Preparation

• Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use

the snowthrower. Remove all doormats, sleds,

boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

• Release the control bar to disengage the rotor

blades before starting the engine.

• Do not operate the snowthrower without wearing

adequate winter garments. Wear footwear that

will improve your footing on slippery surfaces.

• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

– Use an approved fuel container.

– Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.

– Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.

Never fill the fuel tank indoors.

– Replace the fuel tank cap securely and wipe up

any spilled fuel.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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CCR Powerlite Form No. 3327-915 325 Snowthrower Model No. 38173—Serial No. 230000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Introduction Safety Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. Read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started.
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• Use only the power cord supplied with the snowthrower and a receptacle appropriate for use with the power cord for electric-start motors. • Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specifically recommended by Toro. • Let the engine and the snowthrower adjust to the outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow. • Operating any powered machine can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes.
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• If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, illegible, or lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation. Also, tighten any loose fasteners. • Do not smoke while handling gasoline. • Do not use the snowthrower on a roof. • Do not touch the engine while it is running or soon after it has stopped because the engine may be hot enough to cause a burn. • Perform only those maintenance instructions described in this manual.
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104-4947 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away 2. Cutting/dismemberment in impeller and auger hazard—stay away from moving parts, stop the engine, and remove the key before performing maintenance 3. 4. 5. 6. Choke Ignition off Ignition on Primer 7. Starter 8. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual 9. Warning—stop the engine before leaving the machine Product Overview 2 3 4 3 2 1 5 4 1 m-6240 7 1. Choke lever 2. Key switch 6 m-6238a 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Setup Before Starting Installing the Handle Danger 1. Position the ends of the upper handle on the inside of the lower handle and align the holes. Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. 2. Insert the oval-head bolts into the aligned holes, with the bolt heads on the outside of the handle. 3. Install the curved washers and the handle knobs on the oval-head bolts and tighten the knobs securely.
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3. Install the cap on the fuel container. Operation 4. Shake the container to mix the gasoline and oil thoroughly. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 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. Starting the Engine 1.
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• 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. • The rotor blades can throw stones, toys and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to the operator or to bystanders. Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow removal. • Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
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8. Release the starter tension gradually by allowing the rope to go back slowly to prevent the engine from reversing due to compression pressure. Inspecting the Scraper Before each season, inspect the scraper for wear. If the thickness from the top of the wear indicator groove to the bottom of the scraper (A) is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or there is no longer a wear indicator groove, replace the scraper. 9. Dispose of unused fuel properly.