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Form No. 3353-932 Rev A

Power Max™ 828LXE Snowthrower

Model No. 38630—Serial No. 260000001 and Up

Operator's Manual

Introduction

Read this information 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.

You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for

product and accessory information, help ﬁnding a dealer,

or to register your product.

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. Figure 1 identiﬁes the

location of the model and serial numbers on the product.

Write the numbers in the space provided.

G000982

Figure 1

1. Model and serial number location

Model No.

Serial No.

This manual identiﬁes potential hazards and has safety

messages identiﬁed by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),

which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or

death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Figure 2

1. Safety alert s ymbol

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.

Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

The engine exhaust from this product c ontains

chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

This spark ignition system complies with Canadian

ICES-002

The enclosed

Engine Owner’s Manual

is supplied

for information regarding the US Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission

Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance,

and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through

the engine manufacturer.

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Summary of content (28 pages)

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Form No. 3353-932 Rev A Power Max™ 828LXE Snowthrower Model No. 38630—Serial No. 260000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction Read this information 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. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
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Safety Before Operating Read and understand the contents of this manual before operating the snowthrower. Become familiar with all controls and know how to stop the engine quickly. Caution: Improper use may result in loss of finger, hands, or feet. There is a high-speed impeller close to the opening. Operator’s Position The low-speed auger has a moving pinch point close to the opening. This snowthrower meets or exceeds the B71.
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• Adjust the auger housing height to clear a gravel or • Disengage the power to the auger/impeller when the • • • • crushed-rock surface. 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.
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• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that could get caught • When storing the snowthrower for more than 30 days, in moving parts. 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. • If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, illegible, or lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation. • Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
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1 4 2 5 3 6 Tecumseh Part No. 37119 7 Tecumseh Part No. 35077 1. 2. 3. 4. Key ignition 5. Engage to start the engine 6. Disengage to stop the engine 7. Fast Increasing scale Slow Stop the engine 108-2967 Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Step 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Qty. Description Use Handle bolts Curved washers Locknuts 4 4 4 Install the upper handle.
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1. Installing the Upper Handle 2. Installing the Wheel Clutch Cable Ends Note: Do not remove the rubber band until you have installed the upper handle. 1. Unwrap the cable ends from the lower handle (Figure 5). 1. Lift and rotate the upper handle and position it over the lower handle (Figure 3). Important: Route the cables attached to the Quick Stick inside the upper handle legs and ensure that the cables and the wire for the headlight are not pinched between the handle sections. G001302 Figure 5 2.
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3. Remove the hairpin cotter and the outer washer from the trunnion on the upper end of the speed control rod (Figure 11). 4. Pull the cable jacket down gently until the wheel clutch lever is down and the slack is out of the cable, then tighten the cable clamp nut securely (Figure 8). 1 2 3 G001305 Figure 8 5. Squeeze the lever fully, then check the gap between the bottom of the handle and the wheel clutch lever end (Figure 9). 4 G000986 Figure 11 1. 2. Speed selector lever Wave washer 3. 4.
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Note: For easier installation, look down through the opening in the speed selector (Figure 13). 1 G000988 Figure 13 1. G000990 Speed selector Figure 15 5. Align the holes in the nested ends of the rods and insert 2 carriage bolts (in the loose parts bag) through the short rod from the left side of the snowthrower (from the operating position). 4. Installing the Chute Control Rod 1. Unwrap the Quick Stick and rotate it so that it is upright and in the center. 6.
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5. Connecting the Wire to the Headlight 1. Insert the wire connector on the loose end of the wire straight into the back of the headlight until it is securely in place (Figure 17). G000993 Figure 18 1 2. Install the dipstick securely. Note: Do not spill oil around the oil fill tube; oil could leak onto traction parts and cause the traction to slip. 3 G000992 2 7. Checking the Tire Pressure Figure 17 1. 2. Plastic clip on wire connector U-bolt 3.
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Product Overview 3 2 1 Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 4 8 5 Freewheeling or Using the Self-propel Drive 9 6 You can operate the snowthrower with the self-propel feature engaged or disengaged (freewheeling). 10 7 To freewheel, slide the wheels inward and insert the axle pins through the outer axle holes, but not through the wheel hubs (Figure 21).
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Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name-brand service station (Figure 23). Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline less than 30 days old. Do not add oil to the gasoline. 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) G001005 Figure 26 4. Rotate the choke to the On position (Figure 27). G001002 G001006 Figure 23 Figure 27 Starting the Engine 5. Insert the ignition key (Figure 28). 1. Connect the spark plug wire (Figure 24).
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Stopping the Engine 7. Start the snowthrower using the recoil starter or the electric starter (Figure 30). 1. Move the throttle to the Stop position (Figure 31). G001009 Figure 31 2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Close the fuel shutoff valve by rotating it clockwise (Figure 32). Figure 30 Important: To prevent damaging the electric starter, run it no more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on, then 5 seconds off.
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2. To stop the traction drive, release the traction lever. 3. Check to ensure that the speed selector operates properly: • If the snowthrower does not move or moves forward when it is in Position R1, remove the trunnion from the speed selector lever, turn the trunnion downward (clockwise) on the speed control rod, then install the trunnion.
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Important: When you engage both the auger/impeller lever and the traction lever, the traction lever locks the auger/impeller lever down, freeing your right hand. To release both levers, simply release the left hand (traction) lever. 3. If the auger and impeller continue to rotate when you release the auger/impeller lever, do not operate the snowthrower. Check the auger/impeller cable (refer to Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Cable) and adjust it if necessary.
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Unclogging the Discharge Chute Operating Tips If the auger/impeller is running but there is no snow coming out of the discharge chute, the discharge chute may be clogged. When the snowthrower is in operation, the impeller and auger can rotate and cut off or injure hands and feet. • To unclog the discharge chute, stay in the operating position and release the left hand (traction) lever.
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Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval After the first 2 operating hours Before each use or daily Yearly Yearly or before storage Maintenance Procedure • Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary. • Inspect the auger/impeller cable and adjust it if necessary. • Change the engine oil. • Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary.
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Note: To quickly adjust the skids if they loosen, support the scraper 1/8 inch (3 mm) off the pavement, then adjust the skids down to the pavement. Note: If the skids become excessively worn, you can turn them over and set the unused side toward the pavement. Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable Check and adjust the traction cable after the first 2 operating hours, then yearly thereafter.
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4. If the auger/impeller cable is not properly adjusted, do the following steps: 5. Loosen the jam nut (Figure 48). 2 1 2 1 G001021 Figure 45 1. Jam nut 2. Turnbuckle Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Cable G001024 Check and adjust the auger/impeller cable after the first 2 operating hours, then yearly thereafter. Figure 48 1. 1. Remove the 2 screws from the right side of the belt cover as shown. Jam nut 2. Turnbuckle 6.
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4. Check the oil level in the gearbox. The oil should be at the point of overflowing at the filler opening. 1 5. If the oil level is low, add GL-5 or GL-6, SAE 85-95 EP transmission oil to the gearbox until the point of overflow. 3 Note: Do not use synthetic oil. 6. Install the pipe plug in the gearbox. Changing the Engine Oil 2 G001027 Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours, then yearly thereafter.
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Important: Do not clean the electrodes because grit could enter the cylinder and damage the engine. 4. Set the gap between the electrodes on the spark plug at 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) (Figure 53). 3. Grasp the cable conduit and move it toward the front of the machine until the discharge chute latch fully engages the gear teeth (Figure 55 and Figure 56). 1 1 G001029 Figure 53 1. 2 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) G001032 5. Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to 15 ft-lb (20.4 N·m). Figure 56 1.
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G001033 Figure 58 3. Remove the bulb straight out from the back of the headlight (Figure 59). 1 3 G000992 2 Figure 62 Storage G001034 Figure 59 4. Insert a new bulb into the back of the headlight (Figure 60). • Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the snowthrower in an enclosure near an open flame. • Allow the engine to cool before storing it. G001035 Preparing the Snowthrower for Storage Figure 60 5.
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several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off-season. 13. Loosely install the spark plug. 14. Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to local codes, or use it in your automobile. Note: Do not store stabilized fuel for more than 90 days. 15. Clean the snowthrower thoroughly. 16. Tighten all loose screws, bolts, and locknuts. Repair or replace any damaged parts. Removing the Snowthrower from Storage 1.
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Troubleshooting Problem Electric starter does not turn (electric-start models only) Engine does not start or starts hard Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. The power cord is disconnected at the outlet or the snowthrower. 1. Connect the power cord to the outlet and/or the snowthrower. 2. The power cord is worn, corroded, or damaged. 3. The power outlet is not energized. 2. Replace the power cord. 3. Have a qualified electrician energize the outlet. 1.
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Problem Engine runs rough Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. The choke is in the On position. 1. Move the choke to the Off position. 2. The fuel shutoff valve is not completely open. 3. The fuel tank is nearly empty or contains stale fuel. 2. Open the fuel shutoff valve. 1. The throttle is not in the Fast position when throwing snow. 1. Move the throttle to the Fast position. 2. The snowthrower is moving too fast to clear the snow. 3. You are trying to remove too much snow per swath. 4.
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Gas Powered Snow Products The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee A Two-Year Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Owner Responsibilities Conditions and Products Covered The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Toro Product used for normal residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship.