Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 1028 OXE Operator's Manual
Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 1028 OXE Operator's Manual

Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 1028 OXE Operator's Manual

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Power Max
Model No. 38834—Serial No. 400000000 and Up

Introduction

This machine is intended to be used by residential
homeowners. It is designed primarily for removing
snow from paved surfaces, such as driveways and
sidewalks, and other surfaces for traffic on residential
or commercial properties. It is not designed for
removing materials other than snow.
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.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com
for product safety and operation training materials,
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.
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
© 2017—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
®
Heavy Duty 1028 OXE Snowthrower
Figure 1
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety-alert symbol
(Figure
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
Register at www.Toro.com.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
2), which signals a hazard that may cause
Figure 2
1. Safety-alert symbol
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3415-864* A
Printed in the USA
Form No. 3415-864 Rev A
Operator's Manual
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Summary of Contents for Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 1028 OXE

  • Page 1: Introduction

    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. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute ....18 a dealer convenient to you, access our website Operating Tips ..........19 at www.Toro.com or contact our Toro Customer After Operation ............ 19 Care Department at the number(s) listed in your After Operation Safety ........19 Emission Control Warranty Statement.
  • Page 3: Figure

    Safety • Do not operate the machine without all guards and other safety protective devices in place and working on the machine. General Safety • Keep clear of any discharge opening. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the This machine complies with ISO 8437 specifications. machine.
  • Page 4 decal112-6627 112-6627 1. Left turn control 3. Warning—read the 5. Cutting/dismemberment 7. Auger/impeller Operator's Manual. hazard, impeller—stay drive—squeeze the lever to away from moving parts; engage; release the lever remove the ignition key and to disengage. read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance.
  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Handle bolt Curved washer Install the upper handle. Locknut – No parts required Install the wheel-clutch-cable ends. – No parts required Install the traction-control linkage. Carriage bolt Install the chute-control rod.
  • Page 6: Installing The Upper Handle

    Installing the Upper Handle Parts needed for this procedure: Handle bolt Curved washer Locknut Procedure g000984 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 Important:...
  • Page 7: Installing The Traction-Control Linkage

    g001306 Figure 10 g001303 Figure 7 Note: The gap should be approximately the 1. Wheel-clutch lever thickness of a pencil (1/4 inch or 6 mm). If it is greater, loosen the cable-clamp nut, slide the 3. Remove the nut and washer from the handle, cable jacket up slightly, tighten the cable-clamp attach the cable clamp on the cable to the nut, and check the gap again.
  • Page 8: Installing The Chute-Control Rod

    Note: For easier installation, look down through the opening in the speed selector (Figure 14). g006527 g006528 Figure 14 Figure 12 1. Speed selector 1. Speed-selector lever 3. Inner washer 2. Trunnion 4. Outer washer Note: For easier installation, leave the flat washer on the trunnion (Figure 12).
  • Page 9: Connecting The Wire To The Headlight

    g018657 g018657 Figure 17 g018656 1. Cable clip 2. Deflector cable g018656 Figure 15 2. Long chute-control rod 1. Short 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.
  • Page 10: Checking The Engine-Oil Level

    2. Secure a cable tie (from the loose-parts bag) around the wire and the handle about 2.5 cm (1 inch) below the U-bolt (Figure 18). Checking the Operation of the Traction Drive Checking the Engine-Oil No Parts Required Level Procedure No Parts Required CAUTION If the traction drive is not properly adjusted,...
  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Product Overview 6. Squeeze the left (traction) lever to the handgrip (Figure 19). The machine should move forward. If the machine does not move or moves rearward, complete the following: A. Release the traction lever and shut off the engine. B.
  • Page 12: Operation

    DANGER Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and others. g004217 Figure 22 • To prevent a static charge from igniting the 1. Snow-cleanout tool (attached to the handle) fuel, place the container and/or machine on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.
  • Page 13: During Operation

    • Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. • Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running. • After striking a foreign object, shut off the engine, remove the ignition key (electric-start models only), thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage, and repair the damage before starting...
  • Page 14 5. Move the choke to the C position (Figure HOKE 27). G016498 g016498 Figure 25 1. Ignition key G016501 4. Firmly push in the primer with your thumb as indicated by the following table, holding the g016501 Figure 27 primer in for a second before releasing it each time (Figure 26).
  • Page 15: Shutting Off The Engine

    Shutting Off the Engine 1. Move the throttle to the S position, and then to the S position (Figure 30). You can also shut off the engine by pulling the ignition key outward to the middle position. g215361 Figure 29 1.
  • Page 16: Operating The Traction Drive

    Operating the Traction Using the Wheel-Clutch Drive Levers The wheel-clutch levers allow you to momentarily CAUTION disengage the drive to 1 or both wheels with the traction-drive lever still engaged. This enables you to If the traction drive is not properly adjusted, turn and maneuver the machine easily.
  • Page 17: Operating The Speed Selector

    Operating the Speed WARNING Selector If the auger and impeller continue to rotate when you release the The speed selector has 6 forward and 2 reverse auger/impeller lever, you could seriously gears. To change speeds, release the traction lever injure yourself or others. and shift the speed-selector lever to the desired Do not operate the machine.
  • Page 18: Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute

    Moving the Chute Deflector • If the chute does not move, refer to Adjusting the Discharge-Chute Latch (page 25). Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick • If the chute does not turn as far to the left as it Stick forward to lower the chute deflector;...
  • Page 19: Operating Tips

    Operating Tips After Operation DANGER After Operation Safety When the machine is in operation, the impeller • Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel and auger rotate and can injure or amputate tank inside a building where ignition sources are hands or feet.
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Do not change the governor settings on the engine. Engine Oil (page 23). • Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Preparing for Maintenance 1. Move the machine to a level surface. 2. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
  • Page 21: Checking And Adjusting The Skids And Scraper

    4. Ensure that the scraper is 3 mm (1/8 inch) 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.
  • Page 22: Checking And Adjusting The Auger/Impeller Cable

    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 43). g001569 Figure 45 1. Tab 2.
  • Page 23: Checking The Auger-Gearbox-Oil Level

    Checking the Changing the Engine Oil Auger-Gearbox-Oil Level Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the engine oil. Service Interval: Yearly—Check the auger-gearbox Every 50 hours—Change the engine oil. oil and add oil if necessary. Change the engine oil every 25 operating hours 1.
  • Page 24: Replacing The Spark Plug

    4. Install the oil-drain plug. spark plug. 5. Fill the crankcase with oil. Use a Toro spark plug or equivalent (Champion® A. Remove the dipstick and slowly pour oil into RN9YC or NGK BPR6ES). the oil-fill tube to raise the oil level to the...
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Discharge-Chute Latch

    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 55 Figure 56). g001029 Figure 53 1. 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) 5. Install the new spark plug, tighten it firmly, and attach the ignition wire to the spark plug.
  • Page 26: Replacing The Headlight Bulb

    Replacing the Headlight Bulb 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. g001035 1. Remove the wire connector from the back of the Figure 60 headlight (Figure...
  • Page 27: Storage

    Storage Preparing the Machine for Storage 1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to fresh fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer. Important: Do not store fuel longer than that suggested by the fuel-stabilizer manufacturer. 2. Run the engine for 10 minutes to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The electric starter does not turn (electric 1. The power cord is disconnected at the 1. Connect the power cord to the outlet start only). outlet or the machine. and/or the machine. 2. The power cord is worn, corroded, or 2.
  • Page 29 5. Unclog the discharge chute. 6. The auger/impeller drive belt is loose 6. Install and/or adjust the auger/impeller or is off the pulley. drive belt; refer to www.Toro.com for servicing information or take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer.
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  • Page 32 The Way Toro Uses Information Toro may use your personal information to process warranty claims, to contact you in the event of a product recall and for any other purpose which we tell you about. Toro may share your information with Toro's affiliates, dealers or other business partners in connection with any of these activities. We will not sell your personal information to any other company.

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