Filling The Fuel Tank; Starting The Engine; Operation; Stopping The Engine - Toro CCR Powerlite 38173 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others.
•
To prevent a static charge from igniting the
gasoline, place the container and/or snowthrower
on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or
on an object.
•
Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold.
Wipe up spills.
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Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around
an open flame or sparks.
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Store gasoline in an approved fuel container, out
of the reach of children.
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
automotive oil (such as SAE 30 or 10W30) or fuel mixed
at the wrong gasoline-to-oil ratio.
1. Pour a half US gallon (1.9 liters) of fresh, unleaded
gasoline into an approved fuel container.
2. Add two-cycle oil to the gasoline according to the chart
below (Figure 10):
Figure 10
50:1 Gasoline-to-Oil Ratio Mixing Chart
Gasoline
1 US gallon (3.8 liters)
2 US gallons (7.6 liters)
3. Install the cap on the fuel container.
Oil
2.6 ounces (80 ml)
5.2 ounces (160 ml)
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 and more thoroughly
than cold oil. Oil below 32°F (0°C) requires additional
mixing.

Filling the Fuel Tank

Fill the fuel tank with a fresh mixture of gasoline and oil
mixed at the proper ratio (Figure 11).
Figure 11

Starting the Engine

1. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the On position.
2. Move the choke lever to the right.
3. Firmly push in the primer 2 times with your thumb,
holding the primer in for a second before releasing it
each time.
4. Hold the snowthrower handle with one hand and pull
the recoil starter vigorously with the other hand.
5. With the engine running, move the choke lever to the
left slowly.

Stopping the Engine

To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise
to the Off position.

Starting the Rotor Blades

To start the rotor blades, hold the control bar against the
handle.
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