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8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA

Printed in the USA

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Original Instructions (EN)

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CCR Powerlite

 

325

Snowthrower

Model No. 38172—Serial No. 250000001 and Up

Form No. 3351-823

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.

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. 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.

Warning

The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.

Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark
arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this

engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or
grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas
may have similar laws.

This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.

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.

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.

Summary of Contents for 38172 CCR Powerlite 325

Page 1: ...g The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Important This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on any forest covered brush covered or grass covered land Other states or federal areas ...

Page 2: ...t fumes are dangerous Do not clear snow across the face of slopes Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not attempt to clear steep slopes Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in place Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures automobiles window wells and drop offs without properly adjusting the snow discharg...

Page 3: ...aintenance instructions described in this manual Before performing any maintenance service or adjustment stop the engine remove the key and disconnect the wire from the spark plug If major repairs are ever needed contact your Authorized Service Dealer Do not change the governor settings on the engine When storing the snowthrower for more than 30 days drain the fuel from the fuel tank to prevent a ...

Page 4: ...d 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 Installing the Discharge Chute 1 Position the holes in the sides of the discharge chute A over the bolts ends B on the sides of the chute handle 2 Secure the sides of the discharge chute with 2 washers and 2 locknuts...

Page 5: ...low m 6188 50 1 Gasoline to Oil Ratio Mixing Chart Gasoline Oil 1 US gallon 3 8 liters 2 6 ounces 80 ml 2 US gallons 7 6 liters 5 2 ounces 160 ml 3 Install the cap on the fuel container 4 Shake the container to mix the gasoline and oil thoroughly 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 a...

Page 6: ... use excessive force when trying to operate frozen controls If you have difficulty operating any control or part start the engine and let it run for a few minutes Preventing Freeze up after Use Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing Stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove ice and snow from the snowthrower With the engine off pull the recoil ...

Page 7: ...a fuel stabilizer conditioner 2 Run the engine for 5 minutes to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system 3 Stop the engine and allow it to cool 4 Use a hand pump to pump the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved fuel container or run the engine until it stops 5 Start the engine and run it until it stops 6 Choke or prime the engine start it a third time and run the engine until it...

Page 8: ...6 336 5205 Toll free U S customers 866 854 9033 Toll free Canada customers Owner Responsibilities You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system cove...

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