Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Can anyone tell me about this model.  One is for sale locally for $150.  Claims it's in great condition and runs like new.  Is it worth it.  How does it compare to the new models.

Thanks,
Paul

trouts2 wrote:
trouts2,

No worries at all.  I wanted a capable single stage mainly to have a back-up if my 2-stage fails in the middle of a snow storm.   I acquired a single stage last season but it was of a poor design so I got rid of it.  The most important thing is that the Toro CCR 3000 is a proven design.  The engine manufacturer isn't that a big deal to me. 

Picked up the Toro CCR 3000 today.  It has a 5hp engine...I guess either the Suzuki or the R-tec.  Whatever it is it sounds great.  I took a photo of the model/serial numbers.  From the list that Borat posted would the model number indicate a 50:1 mix.  Just want to make sure that I'm interpreting things correctly.

Paul7,

That CCR3000 may very likely have a Suzuki engine in it.  I remember seeing some later models  with the R-Tek sticker near the console. 

38430
CCR3000
20"
1997-1999
Toro
47P**
50:1

The above which was taken from the Toro site applies to your machine.  It appears to have the Suzuki engine.  Good for you. 

As far as mixing oil and fuel, it says the recommended ratio is 50:1.  I keep one container of fuel mixed at approx. 35:1.  I use that mix for all of my equipment which requires anything from 25:1 to 50:1.  With today's oil, I'm confident that the equipment with a richer oil/fuel mix will not suffer with 35:1 and once the equipment is a running temperatures, very little smoke is evident.  It's better to go slightly rich rather than thin. 

Let us know how it works out for you.