Form No. 3323-560
CCR
Powerlite
Snowthrower
Model No. 38173—200000001 and Up
Model No. 38183—200000001 and Up
Operator’s Manual
International English (GB)
Contents
Page
Introduction 2.
Safety 2
General Snowthrower Safety3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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oro Snowthrower Safety4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Pressure Level5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power Level5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
V
ibration Level5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbol Glossary5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 9
Loose Parts9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Dischar
Installing the Handle10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Control Cable10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mixing Gasoline and Oil11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 12
Operating Controls12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Rotor Blades13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Rotor Blades13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Dischar
Throwing Snow13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding the Snowthrower14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 14
Recommended Maintenance Schedule14. . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Control Cable15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Fuel T
Replacing the Scraper15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Drive Belt16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Spark Plug16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Rotor Blades17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 18
Preparing the Engine18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ightening the Fasteners and Cleaning
the Snowthrower18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Covering and Storing the Snowthrower19. . . . . . . . .
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ge Chute9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ge Chute13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
the factory for help with service, genuine T
additional information, have the model number and the
serial number of your product handy
model number and serial number decal on the product as
illustrated in Figure 1.
1. Model
Write
space below:
This
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. DANGER, W
CAUTION are words used to identify the level of hazard.
DANGER
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
WARNING
or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
CAUTION
moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
number and serial number decal
the product model number and serial number in the
Model
No.
Serial No.
manual identifies potential hazards and has special
signals an extreme hazard that will cause
signals a hazard that may cause serious injury
signals a hazard that may cause minor or
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Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
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Bloomington, MN 55420–1196
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mechanical information and
information worthy of special attention.
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injury.
General
The
following instructions have been adapted from the
ANSI/OPEI standard B71.3—1995 and ISO standard
8437:1989. Information or terminology specific to T
snowthrowers is enclosed in parenthesis.
Snowthrower Safety
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Training
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Read the operator’s manual carefully
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 equipment. Never
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allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
•
particularly small children and pets.
•
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially
when operating in reverse.
.
. Be thoroughly
Preparation
•
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires,
and other foreign objects.
•
Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting the engine.
•
Do not operate the equipment without wearing
adequate winter garments. W
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
•
Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
•
Use an approved fuel container
Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
•
•
Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never
fill fuel tank indoors.
•
Replace gasoline caps securely and wipe up spilled
fuel.
ear footwear which will
.
•
Use only the power cord supplied with the
snowthrower and a receptacle appropriate for use with
the cord for electric starting motors.
•
Adjust the collector (auger) housing height to clear
gravel or crushed rock surface. (This is not necessary
on single-stage snowthrowers.)
•
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine is running, except where specifically
recommended by manufacturer (T
Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures
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before starting to clear snow
The operation of any powered machine can result in
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foreign objects being thrown into the eyes. Always
wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or
while performing an adjustment or repair
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Operation
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the dischar
•
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traf
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
•
the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the
snowthrower for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the snowthrower
If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally
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engine and check immediately for the cause. V
is generally a warning of trouble.
•
Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the collector/impeller
(auger/impeller) housing or dischar
and when making any repairs, adjustments, or
inspections.
When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain
•
the collector/impeller (auger/impeller or rotor blades)
and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark-plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug
to prevent someone from accidentally starting the
engine. Disconnect the cable on electric motors.
•
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.
ge opening at all times.
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, stop the
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Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures,
automobiles, window wells, drop-of
proper adjustment of the snow dischar
children and pets away
Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
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clear snow at too fast a rate.
•
Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when
moving in reverse.
•
Never direct dischar
in front of the unit.
•
Disengage power to the collector/impeller
(auger/impeller or rotor blades) when snowthrower is
transported or not in use.
•
Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer of snowthrower (T
weights, counterweights, cabs, etc. (Refer to your
Authorized Service Dealer for accessories available for
your snowthrower
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operating the snowthrower
feet, and any other part of your body or clothing
away fr
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Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and inspecting
the snowthrower, and before unclogging the dischar
chute,
all moving parts to stop
the spark plug and keep it away from the plug to
prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine.
•
Use a stick,
from the dischar
• Before
handles, stop the engine, remove the key
all moving parts to stop.
•
Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could possibly
get caught in moving parts.
•
If a shield, safely device, or decal is damaged,
illegible, or lost, repair or replace it before beginning
operation. Also, tighten any loose fasteners.
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Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility
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or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a
firm hold on the handles. W
alk; never run.
Maintenance and storage
• Check
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all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure 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, clothes dryers,
etc. 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, as
necessary.
Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent freeze-up of the collector (auger)/impeller
ith the engine running, pull the recoil starter handle
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several times.)
•
Do not
smoke while handling gasoline.
•
For two-stage snowthrowers, use the lower gear and,
for Power Shift snowthrowers, the rear wheel position
when operating on slopes.
•
Do not
use the snowthrower on a roof.
•
Do not touch the engine while it is running or soon
after it is stopped because the engine will be hot
enough to cause a burn. Do not add oil or check the
oil level in the crankcase when the engine is running.
•
Perform only those maintenance instructions described
in this manual. Before performing any maintenance,
service, or adjustment, stop the engine, remove the key
and pull the wire from the spark plug, keeping it away
from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally
starting the engine. If major repairs are ever needed,
contact your Authorized Toro Service Dealer
Do not over speed the engine by changing the
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governor settings.
•
When storing the snowthrower for more than 30 days,
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drain the gasoline from the fuel tank to prevent a
potential hazard. Store gasoline in a safety approved,
red container
switch before storing the snowthrower
. Remove the key from the ignition
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know that is not included in the ANSI or ISO standards.
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Snowthrower Safety
following list contains safety information specific to
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Do not use “W
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Sound
This
unit has a sound pressure at the operator’s ear of 90
dB(A), based on measurements of identical machines per
Directive 81/1051/EEC.
Pressure Level
Vibration
This
unit has a maximum hand-arm vibration level of 1
2
, based on measurements of identical machines per
m/s
EN 1033.
Level
1.4
Sound
This
unit has a sound power level of 103 LwA, based on
measurements of identical machines per Directive
79/113/EEC.
Symbol
Safety
symbol within triangle
indicates a hazard
Safety alert symbol
Read operator
manual
Power Level
Glossary
alert triangle –
’s
Do not open or
remove safety shields
while engine is
running
Stay a safe distance
from the machine
Stay a safe distance
from the machine –
single stage
snowthrower
Consult technical
manual for proper
service procedures
Shut off engine and
remove key before
performing
maintenance or repair
work
Shut off engine and
remove key before
leaving operator
position – single
stage snowthrower
Stay a safe distance
from the machine –
two stage
snowthrower
Thrown or flying
objects – Whole body
exposure
Electrical shock –
electrocution
5
Shut off engine and
remove key before
leaving operator
position – two stage
snowthrower
Cutting or
entanglement of foot –
rotating auger
Severing of fingers or
hand – impeller blade
Hot surfaces – burns
to fingers or hands
Caustic liquids –
chemical burns to
fingers or hands
Do not tip battery T
Electric start
Machine loss of
control – uphill slope
Machine loss of control downhill slope
raction drive
Keep dry
Machine travel
direction – forward
Machine travel
direction – rearward
Snowthrower collector
auger
Engage
Disengage
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