Operation; Filling The Fuel Tank; Starting The Engine - Toro CCR Powerlite 38172 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.
• Do not handle gasoline when smoking or
around an open flame or sparks.
• 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 III-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 7):
Figure 7
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.
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 8).

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. Start the engine by using either the electric start
button (model 38182 only) or the recoil starter.
Using the recoil starter:
Hold the snowthrower handle with one hand and
pull the recoil starter vigorously with the other hand.
7
Oil
2.6 ounces (80 ml)
5.2 ounces (160 ml)
Figure 8