Toro CCR Powerlite 38173 Operator's Manual

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CCR Powerlite® Snowthrower
Model No. 38173—Serial No. 270000001 and Up
Introduction
Read this information 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.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
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
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the
location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
Write the numbers in the space provided.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
© 2006—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Safety
This snowthrower meets or exceeds the ISO standard
8437 in effect at the time of production.
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.
Training
Read the operating and service instruction 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 equipment. Never
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially
when operating in reverse.
Preparation
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires,
and other foreign objects.
Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting the engine.
Do not operate the equipment without wearing
adequate winter garments.
Wear footwear which will improve 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 fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors.
Register at www.Toro.com.
Form No. 3355-458 Rev B
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 Authorized Service Improperly using or maintaining this snowthrower Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and could result in injury or death. To reduce this potential, serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the comply with the following safety instructions.
  • Page 2: Maintenance And Storage

    Disconnect the spark-plug wire, and keep the The following list contains safety information specific to wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Toro products or other safety information that you must • know. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting it and for moving the snow thrower in or out of the •...
  • Page 3: Sound Pressure

    Remove the key from the ignition switch before storing or lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation. the snowthrower. Also, tighten any loose fasteners. • Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and • Do not smoke while handling gasoline. accessories. •...
  • Page 4: Loose Parts

    104-4947 4. On 1. Thrown object hazard—keep 7. Warning—read the Operator’s 10. Choke bystanders a safe distance from Manual. the snowthrower. 5. Primer 2. Cutting/dismemberment 8. Warning—stop the engine hazard, impeller and before leaving the machine. auger—stay away from moving parts; remove the key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance.
  • Page 5: Installing The Handle

    1. Installing the Handle 3. Installing the Control Cable Important: Ensure that the control cable is in the 1. Position the ends of the upper handle on the inside of the lower handle and align the holes. groove of the cable pulley located on the lower left side of the snowthrower (Figure 5).
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 7 1. Spring cover 3. 1/16 to 1/8 inch (2 to 3 2. Control bar bracket 5. Hook the spring into the top hole of the control bar Figure 8 bracket (Figure 7). 1. Discharge chute 5. Control panel 2.
  • Page 7: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Mixing the Gasoline and Oil This snowthrower uses a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture. Use Toro 50:1 2-Cycle Oil (Fuel Stabilizer Added) or an equivalent high-grade, NMMA TCW-certified two-cycle oil. Important: To prevent engine damage, do not use...
  • Page 8: Operating Tips

    Stopping the Rotor Blades Operating Tips To stop the rotor blades, release the control bar. Adjusting the Discharge Chute The rotor blades can throw stones, toys, and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to To adjust the discharge chute, move the chute handle and the operator or to bystanders.
  • Page 9: Adjusting The Control Cable

    Adjusting the Control Cable Inspecting the Rotor Blades 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Before each season, inspect the rotor blades for wear. When a rotor blade edge has worn down to the wear indicator 2.
  • Page 10: Storing The Snowthrower

    1. Add a fuel stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel in the fuel tank as directed. discharge chute handle. 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.
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  • Page 12 Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The Toro® Company and its afliate, Toro Warranty Company, If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promises to the or workmanship, follow this procedure: original purchaser* to repair any Toro Product used for normal 1.

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