Unclogging The Discharge Chute; Preventing Freeze-Up - Toro Power Max 1128 OXE 38828 Operator's Manual

trigger cap to lock the discharge chute and chute deflector
into position (Figure 38).
Moving the Discharge Chute
Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick
to the left to move the discharge chute to the left; move the
Quick Stick to the right to move the discharge chute to the
right (Figure 39).
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If the chute does not move, refer to Adjusting the
Discharge Chute Latch.
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If the chute does not turn as far to the left as it does to
the right, ensure that the cable is routed to the inside of
the handles. Refer to Installing the Upper Handle.
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If the chute does not lock into place when you release the
trigger cap, refer to Adjusting the Discharge Chute Latch.
Moving the Chute Deflector
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 40).
Figure 38
Figure 39
Unclogging the Discharge
Chute
If the auger/impeller is running but there is no snow coming
out of the discharge chute, the discharge chute may be
clogged.
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To unclog the discharge chute, stay in the operating
position and release the left hand (traction) lever. While
running the auger/impeller, push down on the handles to
raise the front of the machine a few inches (centimeters)
off the pavement. Then lift the handles quickly to bump
the front of the machine on the pavement. Repeat if
necessary until a stream of snow comes out the discharge
chute.
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If you cannot unclog the discharge chute by bumping
the front of the machine, stop the engine, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and use the snow clean-out
tool or a stick; never use your hand.
Important: Unclogging the discharge chute by
bumping the front of the machine on the pavement
may cause the skids to move. Adjust the skids and
tighten the skid bolts securely.

Preventing Freeze-up

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In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and moving
parts may freeze. Do not use excessive 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.
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After using the machine, let the engine run for a few
minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing. Engage
the auger/impeller to clear any remaining snow from
inside the housing. Rotate the Quick Stick to prevent it
from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts
to stop, and remove all ice and snow from the machine.
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With the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle several
times and push the electric-starter button once to prevent
the recoil and electric starters from freezing up.
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Figure 40