Form No. 3369-555 Rev C Power Max 926/928/1028 OXE Snowthrower Model No. 38661—Serial No. 312000001 and Up Model No. 38662—Serial No. 312000001 and Up Model No. 38663—Serial No. 312000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction This machine is intended to be used by residential homeowners or professional, hired operators. It is designed for removing snow from paved surfaces, such as driveways and sidewalks, and other surfaces for traffic on residential or commercial properties.
Safety Caution: Improper use may result in loss of fingers, hands, or feet. 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 . . 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 machine meets or exceeds the B71.
• • • • – When practical, remove gas-powered machinery from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such machinery on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. – Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times, until refueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. – Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. • Always refer to the Operator’s Manual for important details if the machine is to be stored for an extended period. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. Figure 3 1. Symbol stamped on the muffler heat shield Toro Snowthrower Safety • Perform only those maintenance instructions described in this manual.
107-3040 1. Cutting dismemberment, impeller and cutting dismemberment, auger hazards—keep bystanders a safe distance from the snowthrower. 106-4525 Reorder part no. 112-6633 1. Fast 2. Forward speeds 3. Slow 4. Reverse speeds 112-6625 Reorder part no. 112-6629 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, 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. 112-6627 1. Left turn control 3. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 5.
120-3065 1. Engine—stop 3. Continuous variable setting 2. Slow 4. Fast 1 2 x3 3 4 5 120-9805 120-9805 1. Insert the key. 2. Prime the engine 3 times. 3. Engage the choke. 4. Pull the starter cord. 5. Once the engine is running, disengage the choke.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Description Qty. Use Handle bolts Curved washers Locknuts 4 4 4 Install the upper handle. No parts required – Install the wheel clutch cable ends No parts required – Install the traction control linkage. Carriage bolts Locknuts 2 2 Install the chute control rod. Cable tie 1 Connect the wire to the headlight. No parts required – Fill the engine with oil.
1 Installing the Upper Handle Parts needed for this procedure: 4 Handle bolts 4 Curved washers 4 Locknuts Procedure Figure 5 Note: Do not remove the rubber band on the cables until you have installed the upper handle. 1. Lift and rotate the upper handle and position it over the lower handle (Figure 4). 2 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.
Figure 10 Figure 7 Note: The gap should be approximately the thickness of a pencil (1/4 inch or 6 mm). If it is greater, loosen the cable clamp nut, slide the cable jacket up slightly, tighten the cable clamp nut, and check the gap again. 1. Wheel clutch lever 3. Remove the nut and washer from the handle, attach the cable clamp on the cable to the handle, install the washer and the nut, and hand tighten the nut (Figure 8). 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for the other cable.
Note: For easier installation, look down through the opening in the speed selector (Figure 14). Figure 14 Figure 12 1. Speed selector lever 3. Inner washer 2. Trunnion 4. Outer washer 1. Speed selector 4 Note: To make installation easier, leave the flat washer on the trunnion (Figure 12). 4. Shift the speed selector lever into Position R2. Installing the Chute Control Rod 5. Rotate the lower link arm fully upward (counterclockwise) (Figure 13).
Figure 17 1. Cable clip 2. Deflector cable Figure 15 1. Short rod 2. Long chute control rod 7. Hold the blue trigger cap down and rotate the Quick Stick in a circle to ensure that the chute and deflector operate smoothly. 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 16). 5 Connecting the Wire to the Headlight Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Cable tie Procedure 1.
Note: Ensure that the plastic clip on the wire connector is on the bottom (Figure 18). 2. Secure a cable tie (from the loose parts bag) around the wire and the handle about an inch (2.5 cm) below the U-bolt (Figure 18). 1 2 6 Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Your machine comes with oil in the engine crankcase. G016497 Figure 20 Note: Before starting the engine, check the oil level and add oil if necessary. 1. Full 2.
The machine should move rearward. If the machine does not move or moves forward, complete the following: 8 A. Release the traction lever and stop the engine. Checking the Skids and Scraper B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector lever (Figure 12). No Parts Required C. Turn the trunnion downward (clockwise) on the speed control rod (Figure 12). Procedure D. Connect the trunnion to the speed selector lever (Figure 12). Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper in Maintenance.
Product Overview Figure 24 1. Snow cleanout tool (attached to the handle) Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Filling the Fuel Tank DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. G016495 • To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or machine on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. Figure 22 1. Hand-grip (2) 10.
Starting the Engine Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name-brand service station (Figure 25). 1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level in Maintenance. 2. Turn the fuel shutoff valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise to open it (Figure 26). 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.
4. Firmly push in the primer with your thumb as indicated by the chart below, holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time (Figure 28). Number of pushes Temperature 2 15°F (-9°C) or above 3 -10°F to 15°F (-23°C to -9°C) 4 -10°F (-23°C) and below 5. Move the choke to the Choke position (Figure 29). G016501 Figure 29 6. Move the throttle to the Fast position (Figure 30). G016494 STOP Figure 28 G016504 Figure 30 7.
Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle to the Slow position, and then to the Stop position (Figure 32) to kill the engine. The engine can also be stopped by pulling the ignition key outward to the middle position. 1 3 2 G016508 STOP Figure 31 1. Electric-starter button 2. Electric starter plug-in 3. Recoil starter Note: To use the electric starter, connect a power cord to the electric starter plug-in first and then to a power outlet.
Operating the Traction Drive CAUTION If the traction drive is not properly adjusted, the machine may move in the direction opposite of what you intended, causing injury and/or property damage. Figure 35 Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it properly, if necessary; refer to Checking the Traction Drive Operation in Setup for more information. Note: This disengages the drive to the right wheel while the left wheel continues driving, and the machine turns to the right.
Operating the Quick Stick® 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 (Figure 39). Figure 37 Operating the Auger/Impeller Drive 1. To engage the auger/ impeller drive, squeeze the right hand (auger/ impeller) lever to the handgrip (Figure 38).
Moving the Chute Deflector force when trying to operate frozen controls. If you have difficulty operating any control or part, start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. 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 (Figure 41). • After using the machine, let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing.
• If the engine slows down under a load or the wheels slip, shift the machine into a lower gear. • If the front of the machine rides up, shift the machine into a lower gear. If the front continues to ride up, lift up on the handles. Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 2 hours • Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary.
4. Ensure that the scraper is 1/8 inch (3 mm) above and parallel to a level surface. Note: If the pavement is cracked, rough, or uneven, adjust the skids to raise the scraper. For gravel surfaces, adjust the skids further down to prevent the machine from picking up rocks. 5. Move the skids down until they are even with the ground. 6. Firmly tighten the nuts that secure both skids to the auger sides.
If the left hand (traction) cable is not properly adjusted, do the following steps: 1. Loosen the jam nut. 2. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle to adjust the pin until it is the proper gap from the front edge of the slot. 3. Tighten the jam nut (Figure 45). Figure 47 1. Tab 2. 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) 4. If the auger/impeller cable is not properly adjusted, do the following steps: 5. Loosen the jam nut (Figure 48). Figure 45 1. Jam nut 2.
Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the engine oil. Service Interval: Yearly—Check the auger gearbox oil and add oil if necessary. Every 50 hours—Change the engine oil. Change the engine oil every 25 operating hours when operating the engine under a heavy load. 1. Move the machine to a level surface. 2. Clean the area around the pipe plug (Figure 49).
2. Tip the machine forward onto its auger housing and block it so that it cannot fall. 3. Remove the back cover (Figure 53). 1 Figure 53 G016496 Figure 51 1. Back cover 1. Oil drain plug 4. Move the speed selector lever to Position R2. 5. Dip your finger in automotive engine oil and lightly lubricate hex shaft. 6. Move the speed selector lever to Position 6. 7. Lubricate the other end of the hex shaft. 8. Move the speed selector lever forward and rearward a few times. 9.
2. Clean around the base of the spark plug. Figure 57 2. Loosen the bolt on the cable clamp (Figure 58). G016646 Figure 55 3. Remove and discard the old spark plug. Note: You will need a ratchet wrench extension to remove the spark plug. 4. Set the gap between the electrodes on a new spark plug at 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) (Figure 56). Figure 58 1. Cable conduit 2. Cable clamp 3.
Replacing the Drive Belts If the auger/impeller drive belt or the traction drive belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, or otherwise damaged, have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the belt. Replacing the Headlight Bulb Figure 63 Use a GE 899 37W halogen light bulb. Do not touch the bulb with your hands or allow dirt or moisture to come into contact with the bulb. 5. Turn the base of the bulb clockwise until it is snug (Figure 64). 1. Remove the wire connector from the back of the headlight (Figure 60).
Storage WARNING • Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the machine in an enclosure near an open flame. • Allow the engine to cool before storing it. Preparing the Machine for Storage 1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to fresh fuel. Note: Fuel should not be stored longer than suggested by the fuel stabilizer manufacturer. 2. Run the engine for 10 minutes to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system. 3.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Electric starter does not turn (electric-start models only) 1. The power cord is disconnected at the outlet or the machine. 1. Connect the power cord to the outlet and/or the machine. 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. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the On position. 2.
Problem Engine runs, but the machine discharges snow poorly or not at all Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. The throttle is not in the Fast position when throwing snow. 1. Move the throttle to the Fast position. 2. The machine is moving too fast to clear the snow. 3. You are trying to remove too much snow per swath. 4. You are trying to remove extremely heavy or wet snow. 5. The discharge chute is plugged. 6. The auger/impeller drive belt is loose or is off the pulley. 2.
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The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee A Three-Year Limited Warranty (45 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered Power Max and Power Throw Two-Stage Snowthrowers Owner Responsibilities The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the Toro Product listed below if used for residential purposes*, if defective in materials or workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component for
