Form No. 3355-507 Rev B Power Max® 828LE Snowthrower Model No. 38635—Serial No. 270000001 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 words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.
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 .
• Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair. or light. • Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine Operation unattended. Shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
Sound Pressure • Perform only those maintenance instructions described in this manual. Before performing any maintenance, service, or adjustment, stop the engine, remove the key, and disconnect the wire from the spark plug. If major repairs are ever needed, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 92 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per EN 11201. Sound Power • Do not change the governor settings on the engine.
112-6626 1. Traction drive—squeeze the lever to engage; 3. release the lever to disengage. 2. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 1. Warning—hot surface, do not touch 4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, 5. impeller—do not place your hand in the chute; stop the engine before leaving the operator’s position, use the tool to clear the chute. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, 6. impeller—keep away from moving parts; remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance.
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.
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).
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.
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 1. Auger/impeller lever 2. Speed selector lever 3. Quick Stick™ discharge chute control 4. Traction lever 5. Headlight 6. Fuel tank 7. Engine oil ll tube/dipstick The tires are overinflated at the factory for shipping.
Operation Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name-brand service station (Figure 19). 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.
Starting the Engine 1. Connect the spark plug wire (Figure 20). Figure 24 6. Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb, holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time (Figure 25). Figure 20 2. Move the throttle to the Fast position (Figure 21). Figure 25 Note: Take your glove off when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole. Note: Priming excessively may flood the engine and prevent it from starting. Figure 21 3.
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. Check to ensure that the speed selector operates properly: 1. Move the throttle to the Stop position (Figure 26).
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.
Operating Tips • To unclog the discharge chute, stay in the operating position and release the left hand (traction) lever. While running the auger/impeller, push down on the handles to raise the front of the snowthrower a few inches (centimeters) off the pavement. Then lift the handles quickly to bump the front of the snowthrower on the pavement. Repeat if necessary until a stream of snow comes out the discharge chute.
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.
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.
5. Loosen the jam nut (Figure 41). Figure 38 1. Jam nut 2. Turnbuckle Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Cable Figure 41 1. Check and adjust the auger/impeller cable after the first 2 operating hours, then yearly thereafter. 1. Remove the 2 screws from the right side of the belt cover as shown. 2. Lift up the right side of the belt cover (Figure 39). Jam nut 2. Turnbuckle 6. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the tension on the cable (Figure 41). 7.
Note: Do not use synthetic oil. 6. Install the pipe plug in the gearbox. Important: Do not get oil on the rubber wheel or the aluminum friction drive plate because the traction drive will slip (Figure 44). 1. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. 2. Tip the snowthrower forward onto its auger housing and block it so that it cannot fall. 3. Remove the back cover (Figure 45). Changing the Engine Oil Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours, then yearly thereafter.
Note: If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten the plug firmly. Note: The latch is spring loaded and will naturally move into the teeth of the gear (Figure 49). Adjusting the Discharge Chute Latch 4. Remove any slack in the cable by pulling the cable conduit rearward. If the discharge chute does not lock into the desired position or does not unlock so that you can move it to another position, adjust the discharge chute latch. 6. Install and secure the gear cover. 5.
Storage • Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. Figure 52 • Do not store the snowthrower in an enclosure near an open flame. 4. Insert a new bulb into the back of the headlight (Figure 53). • Allow the engine to cool before storing it. Preparing the Snowthrower for Storage 1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to fresh fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer. Figure 53 2.
Removing the Snowthrower from Storage 1. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow the excess oil from the cylinder. 2. Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to 15 ft-lb (20.4 N·m). 3. Connect the spark plug wire. 4. Perform the annual maintenance procedures as given in the Recommended Maintenance Schedule.
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.
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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