Toro Power Max 1028LXE Operator's Manual
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1028LXE Power Max
Model No. 38640—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
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 #:
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.
2004—The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
m-4038
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved
Snowthrower
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.
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Form No. 3351-174
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or harm. additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model This spark ignition system complies with Canadian and serial numbers of your product ready. The ICES-002.
  • Page 2 Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while in use. operating, adjusting, or repairing the Use only attachments and accessories approved snowthrower. by Toro, such as wheel weights, counterweights, and cabs. (Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for accessories available for your snowthrower.) 3351-174...
  • Page 3: Maintenance And Storage

    Do not touch the engine while it is running or The following list contains safety information specific soon after it has stopped because the engine to Toro products or other safety information that you may be hot enough to cause a burn. must know.
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  • Page 5: Safety/Instruction Decals

    Safety/Instruction Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 53-7670 1. Cutting/dismemberment of foot, auger 107-3825 1. Fast 3. Slow 2. Forward speeds 4. Reverse speeds 106-4587 108-2967 3351-174...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview Tecumseh Part No. 36501 1. Primer Tecumseh Part No. 35077 1. Key ignition 4. Fast 2. Engage to start the engine 5. Increasing scale 3. Disengage to stop the 6. Slow engine 7. Stop the engine m-7018 1. Auger/impeller lever 8.
  • Page 7: Installing The Wheel Clutch Cable Ends

    Installing the Wheel Clutch Setup Cable Ends Installing the Upper Handle 1. Unwrap the Assembly 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) 2.
  • Page 8: Installing The Traction Control Linkage

    Installing the Traction 5. Rotate the lower link arm fully Control Linkage upward (counterclockwise). 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 m-6971 rearward.
  • Page 9: Installing The Chute Control Rod

    Installing the Chute Control 8. Insert the cable clip (A) that supports the deflector cable (B) 1. Remove the packaging materials from the Quick onto the forward Stick. carriage bolt, and secure the carriage 2. From the operating position, rotate the Quick bolts with locknuts Stick so that it is upright and in the center.
  • Page 10: Before Operating

    Filling the Engine with Oil Before Operating Your snowthrower comes with only a few ounces of Filling the Fuel Tank oil in the engine. Before starting the engine, add oil. Note: The bottle that comes with the snowthrower Danger contains 25 oz. of oil. Max.
  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation 6. Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb, Note: Determine the left and right sides of the holding the primer machine from the normal operating position. in for a second before releasing it each time. Starting the Engine 1.
  • Page 12: Stopping The Engine

    Stopping the Engine Operating the Traction Drive 1. Move the throttle to the Stop Note: To operate the traction drive, you must operate position. the snowthrower with both wheel clutch levers in the released position. Refer to Using the Wheel Clutch Levers on page 13.
  • Page 13: Using The Wheel Clutch Levers

    Using the Wheel Clutch Operating the Speed Levers Selector The wheel clutch levers allow you to momentarily The speed selector has disengage the drive to one or both wheels with the 6 forward and 2 reverse traction drive lever still engaged. This enables you to gears.
  • Page 14: Operating The Quick Stick

    Operating the Quick Stick Moving the Chute Deflector Push and hold the blue trigger cap down and move Push and hold the blue trigger cap down to use the the Quick Stick forward to lower the chute deflector; Quick Stick to move the discharge chute and the move it rearward to raise the chute deflector.
  • Page 15: Operating Tips

    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.
  • Page 16: Recommended Maintenance Schedule

    Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect and replace the traction drive belt and/or the auger/impeller drive belt if necessary. Important: You can find more information about maintaining and servicing your snowthrower at www.Toro.com. Important: Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. For engine adjustments, repairs, or warranty service not covered in this manual, contact an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
  • Page 17: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the Engine Oil 6. Firmly tighten the nuts that secure both skids to the auger side plates. Level Note: To quickly adjust the skids if they loosen, support the scraper 1/8 inch (3 mm) off the pavement, Each time before using the snowthrower, check the then adjust the skids down to the pavement.
  • Page 18: Checking And Adjusting The Auger/Impeller Cable

    Checking and Adjusting the Checking the Auger Auger/Impeller Cable Gearbox Oil Level Check and adjust the auger/impeller cable after the Check the auger gearbox oil annually, and add oil if first 2 operating hours, then annually thereafter. necessary. 1. Move the snowthrower to a level surface. 1.
  • Page 19: Changing The Engine Oil

    Changing the Engine Oil Lubricating the Hex Shaft Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours, Lightly lubricate the hex shaft (A) annually with then annually thereafter. If possible, run the engine automotive engine oil. just before changing the oil because warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
  • Page 20: Inspecting And Replacing The Spark Plug

    Replacing the Drive Belts the headlight. 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 m-7013 information or have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the belt. 4. Insert a new bulb into the back of the headlight.
  • Page 21: Preparing The Snowthrower For Storage

    Removing the Snowthrower Storage from Storage 1. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine Warning rapidly using the starter to blow the excess oil from the cylinder. Gasoline vapors can explode. 2. Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    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 Possible Causes Corrective Action Electric starter does not turn 1.
  • Page 23 6. The auger/impeller drive belt is 6. Install and/or adjust the loose or is off the pulley. auger/impeller drive belt; refer to www.Toro.com for servicing information or take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer. 7. The auger/impeller drive belt is 7.
  • Page 24 If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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