Maintenance And Storage; Toro Snowthrower Safety; Sound Pressure; Sound Power - Toro Power Max 1128 OXE 38828 Operator's Manual

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Never operate the machine without good visibility or
light.
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Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine
unattended. Shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop
the engine and remove the key.

Maintenance and Storage

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Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure the machine is in safe working
condition.
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Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a
building where ignition sources are present such as hot
water and space heaters, clothes dryers, etc. Allow the
engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
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Always refer to owner's guide instructions for important
details if the machine is to be stored for an extended
period.
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Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, as
necessary.
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Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.

Toro Snowthrower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific to Toro
products or other safety information that you must know.
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Rotating rotor blades can injure fingers or hands.
Stay behind the handles and away from the 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.
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Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and inspecting the
machine, and before unclogging the discharge chute, stop
the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
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Use the snow cleanout tool, not your hands, to remove
obstructions from the discharge chute.
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Before leaving the operating position, stop the engine,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that could get caught
in moving parts.
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If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, illegible, or
lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation. Also,
tighten any loose fasteners.
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Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
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Do not use the machine on a roof.
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Do not touch the engine while it is running or soon after
it has stopped because the engine may be hot enough to
cause a burn.
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Perform only those maintenance instructions described in
this manual. Before performing any maintenance, service,
or adjustment, stop the engine, remove the key, and
disconnect the wire from the spark plug. If major repairs
are ever needed, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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Do not change the governor settings on the engine.
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When storing the machine for more than 30 days, drain
the fuel from the fuel tank to prevent a potential hazard.
Store fuel in an approved fuel container. Remove the key
from the ignition switch before storing the machine.
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Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories.

Sound Pressure

This machine has a sound pressure level at the operator's ear
of 91 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1
dBA. The sound pressure level was determined according to
the procedures outlined in EN ISO 11201.

Sound Power

This machine has a guaranteed sound power level of 105
dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 2 dBA.
The sound power level was determined according to the
procedures outlined in EN ISO 3744.

Vibration

Measured vibration level for the left hand = 7.1 m/s
Measured vibration level for the right hand = 5.5 m/s
Uncertainty Value (K) = 2.8 m/s
The measured values were determined according to the
procedures outlined in EN ISO 20643.
Safety and Instructional
Decals
Important: Safety and instruction decals are located
near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals.
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