Toro 38177, 38178 Operator's Manual
FORM NO. 3321–772
CCR
Snowthrower
Model No. 38177 – 9900001 & Up
Model No. 38178 – 9900001 & Up
POWERLITE
Operator’s Manual
Figures
1
3
1. Model
2
1
3
and serial number decal
2121
4
2
3
5
2
4
5
1.
Lower handle
2.
Upper handle
3.
Oval head bolt
4. Knob
5.
1
Curved washers
m–4022
4
1.
Discharge chute
2.
Chute handle
3.
Hex bolt
i
4
4. Washer
5. Locknut
5
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1. Spring
2.
Cable adjuster
43 21
3. Cable
4.
Z fitting
Printed in USA
897
1 235
5
5
6
1. Loop
2.
Control cable
3.
Spring cover
6
1
1/16–1/8”
4
1
4.
Control bar bracket
5. T
op hole
6.
Bottom hole
2
7
3
2
m-3993
3
4
1.
Key switch
2. Primer
3.
Recoil start
4.
Choke lever
8
5.
Elec. start button*
6.
Cord connection*
*
ELEC. START MODEL
2
3
6
m–3992
1
1.
Add oil to small amount of
gasoline
2.
Install cap and shake can
to mix
3.
Add remaining amount of
gasoline
111
1.
Chute handle
2.
Chute deflector handle
3.
Deflector mounting nuts
m-3370
ii
3
2
9 10
1
1
1.
Discharge chute
2.
Discharge chute handle
11
921
3. Handle
m–3994
1. W
ear indicator hole
4
8
2
5
1
4
1
3
1
7
1
1. Torx screw
2. Capscrew
iii
3. Locknut
4.
Blade support
6
5.
Drive belt cover
6.
Thick layer
7.
Thin layer
8. W
ear indicator hole
929
12
14
2
1
1
1. Scraper 2. W
ear indicator groove
13
1
2
1. Scraper 2. Screws
923
924
1.
Self-tapping screws
15
5
4
1
2
925
2. Capscrew
, nut, washer
3
2
6
1.
Rotor pulley
2.
Drive pulley
3.
Idler pulley
1
4.
Drive belt
5.
Brake arm
6.
Idler pivot nut
m–4014
iv
16
1
4
3
2
18
1
5
6
1.
Idler pulley
2.
Engine mounting nuts (3
of 4 shown)
3.
Idler spring
17
1.
Control panel
4. Hole
5.
Brake arm
6.
Belt guide
m–4015
1.
Spark plug wire
19
0.030”
918
(.76 mm)
110
2
2. Screws
1
917
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Contents
Page
Introduction 1.
Safety 2
Assembly 8
Before Starting 9
Operation 10
Maintenance 12
Storage 15
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Before Operating 2
While Operating 2
Maintaining Snowthrower 3
Sound Pressure Level 4
Vibration Level 4
Symbol Glossary4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Discharge Chute (Fig. 2) 8
Install Handle (Fig. 3) 8
Install Control Cable 8
Mix Gasoline and Oil (Fig. 6) 9
Starting/Stopping Engine (Fig. 7) 10
Operating Tips (Fig. 8) 11
Folding Snowthrower (Fig. 9) 12
Adjusting Control Bar 12
Draining Gasoline 13
Replacing Rotor Blades (Fig. 10-11) 13
Replacing Scraper (Fig. 12-13) 14
Replacing Drive Belt (Fig. 14-16) 14
Replacing Spark Plug (Fig. 17-19) 14
Adjusting Carburetor 15
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Whenever you contact your Authorized Service
Dealer or the factory, always know the model and
serial numbers of your product. These numbers will
help the Service Dealer or Service Representative
provide exact information about your specific
product. You will find the model and serial number
decal located in a unique place on the product as
shown in Figure 1.
For your convenience, write the product model and
serial numbers in the space below.
Model No:
Serial No.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product correctly. Reading this
manual will help you and others avoid personal injury
and damage to the product. Although Toro designs,
produces and markets safe, state-of-the-art products,
you are responsible for using the product properly
and safely. You are also responsible for training
persons who you allow to use the product about safe
operation.
The Toro warning system in this manual identifies
potential hazards and has special safety messages that
help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal
words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied
with your new product, so feel free to contact your
local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service,
genuine Toro parts, or other information you may
require.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if the recommended
precautions are not followed.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
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Two other words are also used to highlight
information. “Important” calls attention to special
mechanical information and “Note” emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
4. Inspect area thoroughly where snowthrower will
be used. Remove doormats, sleds, boards, sticks,
wire, and any other foreign objects which might
be picked up and thrown by the snowthrower.
The left and right side of the machine is determined
by standing behind the handle in the normal
operator’s position.
Safety
T
o ensur
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential
that you or any other operator of the snowthrower
read and understand the contents of this manual
before the motor is ever started. Pay particular
attention to the safety alert symbol
means CAUTION, W
“personal safety instruction.” Read and
understand the instruction because it has to do
with safety. Failure to comply with instruction
may result in personal injury.
This snowthrower is designed and tested to offer safe
and effective service, provided it is operated in strict
accordance with the following Safety Instructions.
Failure to comply with the following instructions
MA
e maximum safety, best performance, and
which
ARNING OR DANGER —
Y RESUL
T IN PERSONAL INJUR
Y.
5. Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a
shield, safety device, or decal is illegible or
damaged, repair or replace it before beginning
operation. Also, tighten any loose nuts, bolts,
knobs or screws.
6. Wear adequate winter clothing and rubber boots
that will ensure proper footing on slippery
surfaces. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that
could possibly get caught in moving parts.
7. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that
may be thrown from the machine.
8. Because fuel is highly flammable, handle it
carefully.
HANDLING GASOLINE.
A. Use an approved fuel container.
B. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care,
C.
DO NOT SMOKE WHILE
not indoors.
NEVER ADD FUEL T
THAT IS RUNNING OR HOT.
O AN ENGINE
Before
1. Read and understand the contents of this manual
2. Never allow children to operate the
3. Keep everyone, especially children and pets,
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Operating
carefully before operating the snowthrower. Be
thoroughly familiar with all controls and proper
use of the equipment. Know how to stop the
snowthrower and disengage the controls quickly.
snowthrower. Adults should operate the
snowthrower only after reading this manual.
away from the snowthrower and area of
operation.
D. Replace gas cap securely on fuel container
and gas tank, and wipe up any spilled
gasoline before starting engine.
9. Allow engine to warm up outdoors before
operating.
10. Engines produce carbon monoxide gas, which is
an odorless, deadly poison; therefore, do not run
engine indoors or in an enclosed area.
While
11. Use only a CE compliant extension cord for use
Operating
with the electric start model. Do not plug the
extension cord into outlet while standing in
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