Toro CCR POWERLITE 38182 User Manual

Form No. 3355-415 Rev A
CCR Powerlite® Snowthrower
Model No. 38182 —Serial No. 270000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Introduction
R ead this infor mation carefully to lear n ho w to operate and
maintain y our product properly and to a v oid injur y and
product damag e . Y ou are responsible for operating the
product properly and safely .
Y ou ma y contact T oro directly at www .T oro .com for
product and accessor y infor mation, help finding a dealer ,
or to register y our product.
W henev er y ou need ser vice , g en uine T oro par ts , or
additional infor mation, contact an A uthorized Ser vice
Dealer or T oro Customer Ser vice and ha v e the model and
serial n umbers of y our product ready . Figure 1 identifies the
location of the model and serial n umbers on the product.
W rite the n umbers in the space pro vided.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
T his man ual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messag es identified b y the safety aler t symbol ( Figure 2 ),
whic h signals a hazard that ma y cause serious injur y or
death if y ou do not follo w the recommended precautions .
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
T his man ual uses 2 w ords to highlight infor mation.
Impor tant calls attention to special mec hanical infor mation
and Note emphasizes g eneral infor mation w or th y of special
attention.
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Pr oposition 65 W ar ning
T he engine exhaust fr om this pr oduct contains
chemicals kno wn to the State of Calif or nia to cause
cancer , bir th defects, or other r epr oducti v e har m.
Important: T his engine is not equipped with a
spar k ar r ester muf fler . It is a violation of Calif or nia
Public R esource Code Section 4442 to use or operate
this engine on an y f or est-co v er ed, br ush-co v er ed, or
g rass-co v er ed land. Other states or federal ar eas may
ha v e similar la ws.
T his spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002
T he enclosed Engine Owner’ s Man ual is supplied
f or inf or mation r egarding the US En vir onmental
Pr otection Agency (EP A) and the Calif or nia Emission
Contr ol R egulation of emission systems, maintenance,
and w ar ranty . R eplacements may be order ed thr ough
the engine man uf actur er .
Safety
R ead and under stand the contents of this man ual
bef or e the engine is ev er star ted.
T his is the safety aler t symbol. It is used to aler t y ou
to potential per sonal injur y hazards. Obey all safety
messa ges that f ollo w this symbol to a v oid possible
injur y or death.
Impr oper l y using or maintaining this sno wthr o w er
could r esult in injur y or death. T o r educe this potential,
compl y with the f ollo wing safety instr uctions.
T his sno w thro w er is capable of amputating hands and
feet and thro wing objects . F ailure to obser v e the follo wing
safety instr uctions could result in serious injur y .
© 2006—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
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Toro CCR POWERLITE 38182 Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	CCR POWERLITE 38182
Category	Snow Blower
Language	English

Summary

Introduction to Snowthrower Operation

Product Information and Contact

Guide for obtaining product information, dealer location, and product registration via Toro.com.

Safety Warnings and Symbols

Explanation of safety alert symbols, important notes, and California Proposition 65 warnings.

Operator Training and Preparation

Safe Operation and Area Clearance

Instructions on understanding controls, keeping the area clear, and avoiding slips.

Pre-Operation Safety Checks

Includes inspecting the area, wearing proper attire, fuel handling, and electrical safety.

General Operation Safety

Key safety points for operation: clearance from parts, slopes, object impacts, and visibility.

Clearing Clogged Chutes and Safety

Safe Chute Clearing Procedure

Steps for safe chute clearing: shut off engine, wait, use a clean-out tool, never use hands.

Maintenance and Storage Safety

Covers fastener checks, safe storage, fuel removal, freeze-up prevention, and Toro safety rules.

Safety and Instructional Decals

Understanding Key Decals

Explanation of important safety and instructional decals for operation and hazard warnings.

Snowthrower Setup and Assembly

Handle and Discharge Chute Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing the handle and discharge chute components.

Product Overview and Fueling

Component and Control Panel Identification

Diagrams identifying key snowthrower components and control panel features.

Safe Fueling and Oil Mixing

Gasoline safety precautions and instructions for mixing the 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture.

Engine Operation and Maintenance

Filling Fuel Tank and Starting Engine

Procedure for filling the fuel tank and starting the engine using recoil or electric start.

Stopping Engine and Preventing Freeze-up

Instructions for stopping the engine and preventing parts from freezing after use.

Operating Tips and Maintenance Schedule

Safe Operating Techniques

Tips for safe operation, self-propel, snow removal, and handling frozen controls.

Recommended Maintenance Procedures

Schedule for maintenance tasks, including first hour, yearly checks, and pre-storage.

Inspecting Components and Storage

Wear Inspection and Storage Preparation

How to inspect rotor blades and scraper for wear, and preparing for storage.

Folding Handle for Storage

Folding Discharge Chute and Handle

Instructions for folding the discharge chute and the main handle for compact storage.

Toro Warranty Information

Warranty Coverage and Owner Responsibilities

Details on what is covered, not covered, and owner's maintenance duties for warranty.

Obtaining Service and General Conditions

Procedure for warranty service, general conditions, and legal rights.