CCR Powerlite 325
Snowthrower
Model No. 38173—Serial No. 230000001 and Up
Form No. 3327-915
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.
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 #:
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.
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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.
• Release the control bar to disengage the rotor
blades before starting the engine.
• 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.
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Original Instructions (GB)
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– Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
– Replace the fuel tank cap securely and wipe up
any spilled fuel.
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• Use only the power cord supplied with the
snowthrower and a receptacle appropriate for use
with the power cord for electric-start motors.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine is running, except where specifically
recommended by Toro.
• Let the engine and the snowthrower adjust to the
outdoor temperature before starting to clear
snow.
• Operating any powered machine can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while
operating, adjusting, or repairing the
snowthrower.
Operation
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
• Exercise extreme caution when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
• Do not attempt to clear snow from a crushed-rock
or gravel surface. This product is intended for use
only on paved surfaces.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the ignition key, thoroughly inspect the
snowthrower for any damage, and repair the
damage before operating the snowthrower.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the engine whenever you leave the
operating position, before unclogging the
discharge chute, and when making any repairs,
adjustments, or inspections.
• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain that the rotor blades and all moving parts
have stopped.
• Do not run the engine indoors, except when
starting it and for moving the snowthrower in or
out of the building. Open the outside doors;
exhaust 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
discharge angle. Keep children and pets away.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Look behind and use care when backing up with
the snowthrower.
• Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone in front of the unit.
• Never operate the snowthrower without good
visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing,
and keep a firm hold on the handle. Walk; never
run.
Maintenance and Storage
• Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to be sure that the equipment is
in safe working condition.
• Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where ignition sources are
present, such as hot water and space heaters
and clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
• Always refer to this operator’s manual for
important details if the snowthrower is to be
stored for an extended period.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels
when necessary.
Toro Snowthrower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific
to Toro products or other safety information that you
must know.
• Rotating rotor blades can injure fingers or
hands. Stay behind the handles and away from
the discharge opening while operating the
snowthrower. Keep your face, hands, feet, and
any other part of your body or clothing away
from moving or rotating parts.
• Do not clear snow from a gravel surface. This
product is intended for use only on paved
surfaces.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and
inspecting the snowthrower, and before
unclogging the discharge chute, stop the
engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
• Use a stick, not your hands, to remove
obstructions from the discharge chute.
• Before leaving the operating position, stop the
engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that could get
caught in moving parts.
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• If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged,
illegible, or lost, repair or replace it before
beginning operation. Also, tighten any loose
fasteners.
• Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
• Do not use the snowthrower on a roof.
• Do not touch the engine while it is running or
soon after it has stopped because the engine
may be hot enough to cause a burn.
• Perform only those maintenance 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
potential hazard. Store fuel in an approved fuel
container. Remove the key from the ignition
switch before storing the snowthrower.
• Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts
and accessories.
Sound Pressure
This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the
operator’s ear of 90 dBA, based on measurements of
identical machines per Directive 98/37/EC.
Sound Power
This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of
107 dBA, based on measurements of identical
machines per Directive 2000/14/EC.
Vibration
This unit does not exceed a hand/arm vibration level
of 11.4 m/s2, based on measurements of identical
machines per Directive 98/37/EC.
Safety/Instruction Decals
Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals.
1. Cutting/dismemberment in
impeller hazard—stay
away from moving parts,
stop the engine, and
remove the key before
performing maintenance
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1. Cutting/dismemberment in
auger hazard—stay away
from moving parts, stop
the engine, and remove
the key before performing
maintenance
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94-2561
1. Hot surface/burn hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from
the machine.
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1. To engage the auger, hold the control bar against the handle.
2. To disengage the auger, release the control bar.
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1. Thrown object hazard—keep
bystanders away
2. Cutting/dismemberment in
impeller and auger
hazard—stay away from
moving parts, stop the
engine, and remove the key
before performing
maintenance
3. Choke
4. Ignition off
5. Ignition on
6. Primer
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7. Starter
8. Warning—read the
Operator’s Manual
9. Warning—stop the engine
before leaving the machine
Product Overview
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1. Discharge chute
2. Chute handle
3. Control bar
4. Handle
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5. Control panel
6. Rotor blade
7. Fuel tank cap
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1. Choke lever
2. Key switch
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3. Primer
4. Recoil starter
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Setup
Installing the Handle
1. Position the ends of
the upper handle on the
inside of the lower
handle and align the
holes.
2. Insert the oval-head
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.
3. Rotate the
discharge chute to the
upright position.
4. Install the washer
and locknut (C) tightly
onto the bolt end at the
rear of the discharge
chute.
A
B
C
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Before Starting
Danger
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 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 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:
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50:1 Gasoline-to-Oil Ratio Mixing Chart
Gasoline Oil
1 gallon (4 liters) 2.6 ounces (80 ml)
2 gallons (8 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 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 gasoline-and-oil mixture
mixed at the proper ratio.
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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Starting the Engine
1. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise 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
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To stop the engine, turn the key counterclockwise to
the Off position.
Starting the Rotor Blades
To start the rotor blades, hold the control bar against
the handle.
Stopping the Rotor Blades
To stop the rotor blades, release the control bar.
Adjusting the Discharge
Chute
To adjust the discharge chute, move the chute handle
(A) and the chute deflector handle (B) as shown.
B
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Throwing Snow
Warning
The rotor blades can throw stones, toys and
other foreign objects and cause serious personal
injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects
that the rotor blades could pick up and throw.
Keep all children and pets away from the area
of operation.
Operating Tips
• Remove the snow as soon as possible after it
falls.
• To self-propel, raise the handle and tilt the
snowthrower slightly forward, lifting the wheels
off the ground. The more you tilt the handle
forward, the faster the snowthrower self-propels.
• If the snowthrower does not propel itself forward
on slippery surfaces or in heavy snow, push
forward on the handle, but allow the snowthrower
to work at its own pace.
• Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow
removal.
• Discharge the snow downwind whenever
possible.
• In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and
moving parts may freeze. Do not 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 starter handle
several times to prevent the recoil starter from
freezing up.
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Initially • Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
Annually
100 Hours
Important: Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Inspecting the Rotor
Blades
Maintenance Procedure
• Have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor blades and the scraper if
necessary.
• Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the drive belt and replace it if
necessary.
• Store the snowthrower properly.
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
• Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the spark plug and replace it if
necessary.
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Before each season, inspect the rotor blades for
wear. When a rotor blade edge has worn down to the
wear indicator hole (A), have an Authorized Service
Dealer replace both rotor blades and the scraper.
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Inspecting the Scraper
Before each season, inspect the scraper for wear. If
the thickness from the top of the wear indicator
groove to the bottom of the scraper (A) is less than
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or there is no longer a wear
indicator groove, replace the scraper.
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Storage
Important: Store the snowthrower in its operating
position and on its wheels. Storing the snowthrower
on its front housing may cause hard starting.
Placing the Snowthrower
into Storage
Warning
Gasoline fumes are highly flammable, explosive,
and dangerous if inhaled. If you store the product
in an area with an open flame, the gasoline fumes
may ignite and cause an explosion.
Do not store the snowthrower in a house (living
area), basement, or any other area where ignition
sources may be present, such as hot water and
space heaters, clothes dryers, furnaces, and
other like appliances.
8. Release the starter tension gradually by allowing
the rope to go back slowly to prevent the engine from
reversing due to compression pressure.
9. Dispose of unused fuel properly. Recycle it
according to local codes, or use it in your automobile.
Note: Do not store stabilized fuel for more than 90
days.
10. Tighten all loose screws, bolts, and locknuts.
Repair or replace any damaged parts.
11. Clean the snowthrower thoroughly.
12. Cover the snowthrower and store it in a clean, dry
place out of the reach of children. Allow the engine to
cool before storing it in any enclosure.
Folding the Handle
1. Remove the locknut from the rear of the
discharge chute.
2. Fold the
discharge chute
down and install
the locknut tightly
onto the bolt at the
rear of the
discharge chute
handle.
3. Loosen the
knobs on the
handle and fold the
handle down over
the snowthrower.
Note: You can carry the folded snowthrower by its
discharge chute handle.
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1. Add a fuel stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel in the
fuel tank as directed.
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.
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 will not start.
7. Slowly pull the recoil starter until you feel
resistance due to compression pressure, then stop.
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