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Form No. 3354-342 Rev B

Power Max® 828LE Snowthrower

Model No. 38635 —Serial No. 260000001 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 .

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death if y ou do not follo w the recommended precautions .

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Summary of content (24 pages)

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Form No. 3354-342 Rev B Power Max® 828LE Snowthrower Model No. 38635—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. This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.
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Safety Bef or e Ope r a t ing Re a d a nd unders t a n d t he cont e n t s o f t hi s manual b e fo r e oper atin g t h e sn o w t hr o w e r . Becom e fa m iliar wi t h a ll co n t r o ls a n d kno w ho w t o st o p t h e e ng ine q ui ck ly. Ca u ti o n : Im p r o p er u se ma y r e su lt in lo ss o f fin g e r , h a n d s, o r fe e t. Th e r e is a h ig h -sp e e d im p e lle r clo se t o t h e o p e n in g .
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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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Sound Pressure • Do not wear loose-ﬁtting clothing that could get caught • • • • • in moving parts. 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. Do not touch the engine while it is running or soon after it has stopped because the engine may be hot enough to cause a burn. When storing the snowthrower for more than 30 days, drain the fuel from the fuel tank to prevent a potential hazard.
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107-3040 1. Cutting dismemberment, impeller and cutting dismemberment, auger hazards—keep bystanders a safe distance from the snowthrower. 106-4525 Reorder part no. 107-3825 1. 2. Fast Forward speeds 3. 4. 1. Warning—hot surface, do not touch Slow Reverse speeds Tecumseh Part No. 36501 1. Primer 5 1 4 2 5 106-7309 1. 3 Cutting/dismemberment hazard, impeller—stop the engine before leaving the operating position and do not place your hand in the chute. 6 7 Tecumseh Part No. 35077 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Step 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Qty. Description Handle bolts Curved washers Locknuts 4 4 4 Install the upper handle. No parts required – Install the traction control linkage. Carriage bolts Locknuts 2 2 Install the chute control rod. Cable ties 2 Connect the wire to the headlight. No parts required – Fill the engine with oil. No parts required – Check the tire pressure.
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2. Installing the Traction Control Linkage 1. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the lower end of the speed control rod and insert the lower end of the rod into the lower link arm so that the bent end of the speed control rod faces rearward (Figure 5). Figure 7 6. Lift up on the speed control rod and insert the trunnion into the hole in the speed selector lever (Figure 6).
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4. 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 12). Figure 9 1. Short rod 2. Long chute control rod 4. Insert the front end of the rod into the opening in the back of the chute gear cover until it slides into the chute gear (Figure 10). Figure 12 1. 2. Plastic clip on wire connector U-bolt 3.
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Product Overview Figure 13 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. 6. Checking the Tire Pressure Figure 14 The tires are overinﬂated at the factory for shipping. Reduce the pressure equally in both tires to between 17 and 20 psi (116 and 137 kPa). 1. Auger/impeller lever 2. Speed selector lever 3. Quick Stick™ discharge chute control 4. Traction lever 5. Headlight 6. Fuel tank 7.
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Operation Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name-brand service station (Figure 18). 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. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
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Figure 24 Note: Take your glove off when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole. Figure 20 3. Rotate the fuel shutoff valve counterclockwise to open it (Figure 21). Note: Priming excessively may ﬂood the engine and prevent it from starting. 7. Start the snowthrower using the recoil starter or the electric starter (Figure 25). Figure 21 4. Rotate the choke to the On position (Figure 22).
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If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a power outlet, someone can inadvertently start the snowthrower and injure people or damage property. Unplug the power cord whenever you are not starting the snowthrower. Figure 28 Stopping the Engine 2. To stop the traction drive, release the traction lever. 3.
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the Quick Stick to the right to move the discharge chute to the right (Figure 32). Figure 30 2. To stop the auger and impeller, release the right hand lever. 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.
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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 rst 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 41). Figure 38 1. Jam nut 2. Turnbuckle Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Cable Check and adjust the auger/impeller cable after the ﬁrst 2 operating hours, then yearly thereafter. Figure 41 1. 1. Remove the 2 screws from the right side of the belt cover as shown. Jam nut 2. Turnbuckle 6. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the tension on the cable (Figure 41). 2.
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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. 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. Note: Do not use synthetic oil. 6. Install the pipe plug in the gearbox. Changing the Engine Oil 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 46). 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 48 and Figure 49). Figure 46 1. 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) 5. Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to 15 ft-lb (20.4 N·m). Figure 49 1.
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Figure 51 3. Remove the bulb straight out from the back of the headlight (Figure 52). Figure 55 Storage Figure 52 4. Insert a new bulb into the back of the headlight (Figure 53). • 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. Preparing the Snowthrower for Storage Figure 53 5. Turn the base of the bulb clockwise until it is snug (Figure 54). 1.
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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. 1. The key is not in the ignition or is in the Stop position. 1.
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Problem Engine runs rough Possible Cause 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. 4. The spark plug wire is loose. 5. The spark plug is pitted, fouled, or the gap is incorrect. 6. The engine oil level in the engine crankcase is too low or too high.
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