Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsGas Snow BlowersPower Max HD 1028 OHXE 28 in. 302cc Two-Stage Electric Start Gas Snow Blower

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Contents

Introduction...............................................................1

Safety.......................................................................3

GeneralSafety...................................................3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3

Setup........................................................................6

1InstallingtheUpperHandle..............................6

2InstallingtheWheel-Clutch-Cable

Ends................................................................6

3InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage.............7

4InstallingtheChute-ControlRod......................7

5InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutT ool....................8

6CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.........................9

7CheckingtheTirePressure..............................9

8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper......................9

9CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction

Drive...............................................................9

ProductOverview....................................................11

Specications...................................................11

Attachments/Accessories..................................11

Operation................................................................12

BeforeOperation.................................................12

BeforeOperationSafety...................................12

FillingtheFuelTank..........................................12

DuringOperation.................................................12

DuringOperationSafety...................................12

StartingtheEngine...........................................13

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................15

OperatingtheHandwarmers.............................15

OperatingtheTractionDrive.............................15

UsingtheWheel-ClutchLevers.........................16

OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................16

OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................16

OperatingtheQuickStick®...............................17

ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................17

OperatingTips.................................................18

AfterOperation....................................................18

AfterOperationSafety......................................18

PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................18

Maintenance...........................................................19

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........19

MaintenanceSafety..........................................19

PreparingforMaintenance...............................19

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................20

CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper.........................................................20

CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction

Cable............................................................21

CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller

Cable............................................................22

CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............23

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................23

LubricatingtheHexShaft..................................24

ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................25

ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................25

ReplacingtheHeadlight....................................26

Storage...................................................................26

StorageSafety..................................................26

StoringtheMachine..........................................26

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................27

Troubleshooting......................................................28