Toro 38173 Operator's Manual

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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– 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

94-2560

1. Cutting/dismemberment in
auger hazard—stay away
from moving parts, stop
the engine, and remove
the key before performing
maintenance

94-2562

94-2561

1. Hot surface/burn hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from
the machine.

94-2577

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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