Form No. 3385-239 Rev A Power Max Heavy Duty 928/1028 OHXE Snowthrower Model No. 38801—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 38802—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning This product contains a chemical or chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. Contents Introduction .................................................................. 1 Safety ........................................................................... 3 Training ................................................................. 3 Preparation............................................................. 3 Operation............................................................... 3 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute .............
Safety – 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. This machine meets or exceeds the B71.3 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the time of production. – Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel. – If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. Read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to discharge opening while operating the machine. Keep your face, hands, feet, and any other part of your body or clothing away from moving or rotating parts. clear snow at too fast a rate. • Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when operating in reverse.
Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 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.
125–1102 1. Engine stop 3. Variable speed control 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. No parts required – Connect the headlight and hand warmer wire to the engine.
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).
7. Hold the blue trigger cap down and rotate the Quick Stick in a circle to ensure that the chute and deflector operate smoothly. 5 Connecting the Headlight and Hand Warmer Wire to the Engine g018656 Figure 15 1. Short rod 2. Long chute control rod No Parts Required 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). Procedure Plug one connector into the starter wire and another into the ground (Figure 18).
Use automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. Refer to your engine owner's manual. 2. Install the dipstick securely by pushing the cap down flat and turning. Note: Do not spill oil around the oil fill tube; oil could leak onto traction parts and cause the traction to slip.
Product Overview 2. Move the speed selector to Position R1; refer to Operating the Speed Selector (page 18). 3. Squeeze the left hand (traction) lever to the hand-grip (Figure 21). Figure 21 The machine should move rearward. If the machine does not move or moves forward, complete the following: A. Release the traction lever and stop the engine. B. C. D. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector lever (Figure 12).
DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. Figure 24 1. Snow cleanout tool (attached to the handle) • To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or machine directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. Operation • Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Starting the Engine 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). 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). Number of primes Temperature 3 0°F (-18°C) or above 4 -10°F to 0°F (-23°C to -18°C) 6 -10°F (-23°C) and below G016512 Figure 26 G016494 Figure 28 3.
5. Move the choke to the Choke position (Figure 29). g019055 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. Use only a UL-listed, 16-gauge extension cord recommended for outdoor use that is not longer than 50 feet (15 m). G016501 Figure 29 WARNING The electrical cord can become damaged, causing a shock or fire. 6.
Stopping the Engine Operating the Hand Warmers 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. Flip the switch to the On position to turn on the hand warmers. Flip the switch to the Off position to turn off the hand warmers. STOP G016505 Figure 32 Figure 34 1. On/off switch 2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3.
Momentarily squeezing and releasing the left or right wheel clutch lever also allows for steering adjustments to keep the machine going in a straight line, especially in deep snow. Squeezing both wheel clutch levers simultaneously disengages the drive to both wheels. This enables you to manually move the machine backward without stopping to shift it into a reverse gear. It also allows you to maneuver and transport the machine more easily when the engine is not running.
• If the chute does not move, refer to Adjusting the (page 22)) and adjust it if necessary. Otherwise, take the machine to an Authorized Dealer for service. • WARNING If the auger and impeller continue to rotate when you release the auger/impeller lever, you could seriously injure yourself or others. • Do not operate the machine. Take it to an Authorized Service Dealer for service. Discharge Chute Latch (page 25).
may cause the skids to move. Adjust the skids and tighten the skid bolts securely. WARNING The impeller can throw stones, toys, and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to the operator or to bystanders. Preventing Freeze-up • In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and moving • • • Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects that the parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force when trying to operate frozen controls.
Maintenance Service Interval Before each use or daily Maintenance Procedure • Check the engine oil level 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. Every 100 hours • Replace the spark plug. Yearly Yearly or before storage • • • • • Check the skids and adjust them if necessary. Inspect the traction cable and adjust or replace it if necessary.
Figure 44 1. 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) Figure 45 3. Support the side plates so that they are at least 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) above a level surface. 1. Pin 2. 1/32 to 1/16 inch (1 to 1.5 mm) Important: The auger blades must be supported above the ground by the skids. If the left hand (traction) cable is not properly adjusted, do the following steps: 4. Ensure that the scraper is 1/8 inch (3 mm) above and parallel to a level surface. 1. Loosen the jam nut.
6. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the tension on the cable (Figure 49). 7. Adjust the turnbuckle until you obtain the proper gap. 8. Tighten the jam nut. 9. Insert the 2 screws you previously removed on the belt cover. 10. If the auger/impeller cable is properly adjusted but a problem remains, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Figure 47 Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level 3.
Changing the Engine Oil Note: When removing the plug, ensure the tube does not loosen. Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the engine oil. Every 50 hours—Change the engine oil. Change the engine oil every 25 operating hours when operating the engine under a heavy load. 3. Drain the oil. Note: Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center. 4. Install the oil drain plug.
6. Move the speed selector lever to Position 6. 3. Remove and discard the old spark plug. 7. Lubricate the other end of the hex shaft. Note: You will need a ratchet wrench extension to remove the spark plug. 8. Move the speed selector lever forward and rearward a few times. 4. Set the gap between the electrodes on a new spark plug at 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) (Figure 57). 9. Install the back cover and return the machine to the operating position.
Figure 61 2. Turn the base of the bulb counterclockwise until it stops (Figure 62). Figure 59 1. Cable conduit 2. Cable clamp 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 59 and Figure 60). Figure 62 3. Remove the bulb straight out from the back of the headlight (Figure 63). Figure 60 1. Discharge chute latch 2.
Storage WARNING • Gasoline vapors can explode. Figure 65 • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the machine in an enclosure near an open flame. 6. Insert the wire connector straight into the back of the headlight until it is securely in place (Figure 66). • 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.
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. Engine does not start or starts hard 3. Have a qualified electrician energize the outlet. 1. The key is not in the ignition or is in the Stop position. 1.
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.
Emission Control Warranty Statement For the United States, California, and Canada *374-0299* Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board (CARB), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and The Toro Company, are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2015–2016 small off-road engine/equipment. In California and the United States, new small off-road engines/equipment must be designed, built, and certified to meet stringent anti-smog standards.
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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 HD and Power Max 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
