Table Of Contents; Introduction; Safety - Toro CCR Powerlite 38173 Operator's Manual

Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Snowthrower Safety
Toro Snowthrower Safety
Sound Pressure Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbol Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Discharge Chute
Installing the Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Control Cable
Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mixing Gasoline and Oil
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Rotor Blades
Stopping the Rotor Blades
Adjusting the Discharge Chute
Throwing Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding the Snowthrower
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Adjusting the Control Cable
Emptying the Fuel Tank
Replacing the Scraper
Replacing the Drive Belt
Replacing the Spark Plug
Replacing the Rotor Blades
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tightening the Fasteners and Cleaning
the Snowthrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Covering and Storing the Snowthrower

Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Toro product. We want you to
be completely satisfied with your new purchase.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Ave. South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
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damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
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Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
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the factory for help with service, genuine Toro parts, or
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additional information, have the model number and the
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serial number of your product handy. You will find the
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1. Model number and serial number decal
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Write the product model number and serial number in the
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space below:
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Model No.
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Serial No.
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This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
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safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
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injury and even death. DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION are words used to identify the level of hazard.
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DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
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recommended precautions.
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WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury
or death if you do not follow the recommended
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precautions.
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CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
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moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
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This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.

Safety

To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to
gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you
and any other operator of the snowthrower read and
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