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Power Max 1028LXE Snowthrower

Model No. 38640—Serial No. 250010001 and Up

Form No. 3352-470

Operator’s Manual

Introduction

Read this manual 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. The

illustration below identifies the location of the model

and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers

in the space provided below:

Model #:

Serial #:

m-4038

This manual identifies potential hazards and has

safety messages identified by the following words:

• Danger signals an extreme hazard that will

cause serious injury or death if you do not follow

the recommended precautions.

• Warning signals a hazard that may cause

serious injury or death if you do not follow the

recommended precautions.

• Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor

or moderate injury if you do not follow the

recommended precautions.

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 contains

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 U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) and the California

Emission Control Regulation of emission

systems, maintenance and warranty.

Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit.

Should this engine Owner’s Manual become

damaged or illegible, replace immediately.

Replacements may be ordered through the

engine manufacturer.

Safety

This snowthrower meets or exceeds the B71.3

specifications of the American National

Standards Institute in effect at the time of

production.

Read and understand the contents of this manual

before the engine is ever started.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to

alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol

to avoid possible injury or death.

Improperly using or maintaining this

snowthrower could result in injury or death. To

reduce this potential, comply with the following

safety instructions.

The following instructions have been adapted from

the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.3–1995 and the ISO

8437:1989 standard.

Summary of content (24 pages)

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Form No. 3352-470 Power Max 1028LXE Snowthrower Model No. 38640—Serial No. 250010001 and Up Operator’s Manual Warning Introduction Read this manual 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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Training Operation • Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. • Do not put your hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • • Never allow children to operate the snowthrower. Never allow adults to operate the snowthrower without proper instruction.
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• Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on the handle. Walk; never run. all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine. • To unclog the discharge chute, stay in the operating position and release the left hand (traction) lever.
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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 fingers, hands, or feet. There is a high speed impeller close to the opening. Operator's Position 472 m-6936 The low speed auger has a moving pinch point close to the opening.
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Safety/Instruction Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 53-7670 1. Cutting/dismembermentof foot, auger 107-3825 1. Fast 2. Forward speeds 106-4587 108-2967 3352-470 3. Slow 4.
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Product Overview Tecumseh Part No. 36501 1. Primer 3 2 1 4 8 5 9 6 10 7 11 Tecumseh Part No. 35077 1. Key ignition 2. Engage to start the engine 3. Disengage to stop the engine 4. 5. 6. 7. Fast Increasing scale Slow Stop the engine 14 12 13 1. Auger/impeller lever 2. Speed selector lever 3. Quick Stick discharge chute control 4. Traction lever 5. Wheel clutch lever (2) 6. Headlight 7. Fuel tank 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
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Installing the Wheel Clutch Cable Ends Setup Installing the Upper Handle Assembly 1. Unwrap the cable ends from the lower handle. 1. Lift and rotate the upper handle assembly and position it over the lower handle. Note: Ensure that the 2 cables attached to the Quick Stick (A) are routed inside the upper handle legs and that the 2 lever cables and the wire for the headlight are not pinched between the handle sections. A m-7698 2.
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6. Lift up on the speed control rod and insert the trunnion into the hole in the underside of the speed selector lever (D) located under the control panel. Installing the Traction Control Linkage 1. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the the lower end of the speed control rod (A) and insert the lower end of the rod into the lower link arm (B) so that the bent end of the speed control rod faces rearward.
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Installing the Chute Control Rod 1. Remove the packaging materials from the Quick Stick. 2. From the operating position, rotate the Quick Stick so that it is upright and in the center. 3. Press and hold the blue trigger cap down and pull the lever fully rearward. Note: The discharge chute and deflector should face forward. If they do not, press and hold the blue trigger cap down (but do not move the Quick Stick), and reach forward and rotate the discharge chute until it faces directly forward. 4.
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Filling the Engine with Oil Before Operating Your snowthrower comes with only a few ounces of oil in the engine. Before starting the engine, add oil. Filling the Fuel Tank Note: The bottle that comes with the snowthrower contains 25 oz. of oil. Danger Max. fill: 26 oz. (0.77 l), type: automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. • For temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use SAE 30W.
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Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Starting the Engine 1. Connect the spark plug wire. 6. Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb, holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time. 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. 7.
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Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle to the Stop position. 2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Close the fuel shutoff valve by rotating it clockwise. Operating the Traction Drive Note: To operate the traction drive, you must operate the snowthrower with both wheel clutch levers in the released position. Refer to Using the Wheel Clutch Levers on page 13. 1. To engage the traction drive, squeeze the left hand (traction) lever down to the handgrip. 2.
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Using the Wheel Clutch Levers Operating the Speed Selector The wheel clutch levers allow you to momentarily disengage the drive to one or both wheels with the traction drive lever still engaged. This enables you to turn and maneuver the snowthrower easily. The speed selector has 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. To change speeds, release the traction lever and shift the speed selector lever to the desired position. The lever locks in a notch at each speed selection.
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Operating the Quick Stick Moving the Chute Deflector Push and hold the blue trigger cap down to use the Quick Stick to move the discharge chute and the chute deflector. Release the trigger cap to lock the discharge chute and chute deflector into position. Push and hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick forward to lower the chute deflector; move it rearward to raise the chute deflector.
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Operating Tips • Always set the throttle to the Fast position when throwing snow. • If the engine slows down under a load or the wheels slip, shift the snowthrower into a lower gear. • If the front of the snowthrower rides up, shift the snowthrower into a lower gear. If the front continues to ride up, lift up on the handles. Unclogging the Discharge Chute If the auger/impeller is running but there is no snow coming out of the discharge chute, the discharge chute may be clogged.
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Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval Each Use After the First 2 Operating Hours Annually Maintenance Procedure • Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 17. • Change the engine oil. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 18. • Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary.
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6. Firmly tighten the nuts that secure both skids to the auger side plates. Checking the Engine Oil Level 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. Each time before using the snowthrower, check the oil level in the engine crankcase. Note: If the skids become excessively worn, you can turn them over and set the unused side toward the pavement. 1.
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Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Cable Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level Check and adjust the auger/impeller cable after the first 2 operating hours, then annually thereafter. Check the auger gearbox oil annually, and add oil if necessary. 1. Remove the 2 screws from the right side of the belt cover as shown. 1. Move the snowthrower to a level surface. 2. Clean the area around the pipe plug. 2. Lift up the right side of the belt cover. 652 m-6922 3.
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3. Examine the spark plug and replace it if it is cracked, fouled, dirty, or if the electrodes are worn. Note: Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center. Important: Do not clean the electrodes because grit could enter the cylinder and damage the engine. 4. Install the oil drain cap. 5. Fill the crankcase with oil. Refer to Filling the Engine Crankcase with Oil on page 10. 4. Set the gap between the electrodes on the spark plug at 0.030 inch (0.76 mm).
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Adjusting the Discharge Chute Latch Replacing the Headlight Bulb 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. Use a GE 892 16W halogen light bulb. Do not touch the bulb with your hands or allow dirt or moisture to come into contact with the bulb. 1. Remove the fastener on the gear cover, lift the front of the cover up, and slide it back and out of the way. 1.
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14. Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to local codes, or use it in your automobile. Replacing the Drive Belts If the auger/impeller drive belt or the traction drive belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, or otherwise damaged, go to www.Toro.com for additional service information or have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the belt. Note: Do not store stabilized fuel for more than 90 days. 15. Clean the snowthrower thoroughly. 16. Tighten all loose screws, bolts, and locknuts.
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Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your snowthrower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 16 for more information. If a problem continues, see an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem Electric starter does not turn (electric-start models only) Engine does not start or starts hard Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. The power cord is disconnected at the outlet or the snowthrower. 1.
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Problem Engine runs rough Possible Causes 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. 2. Open the fuel shutoff valve. 3. The fuel tank is nearly empty or contains stale fuel. 3. Drain and fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline (not more than 30 days old). If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 4. The spark plug wire is loose. 4. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 5.
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Gas Powered Snow Products The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee A Two-Year Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered Owner Responsibilities 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.