Table Of Contents - Toro 1428 OHXE Manual

use at lower altitudes; otherwise, you could
overheat and damage the engine.
If you are unsure whether or not your machine has
been converted for high-altitude use, look for the
following label (Figure 3).
Figure 3
Contents
Introduction ............................................................... 1
Safety ....................................................................... 3
General Safety ................................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 3
Setup ........................................................................ 5
1 Checking the Engine-Oil Level ......................... 5
2 Checking the Tire Pressure.............................. 5
3 Checking the Skids and Scraper ...................... 5
4 Checking the Operation of the Traction
Drive ............................................................... 5
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5 Extending the Drift Breakers ............................ 7
Product Overview ..................................................... 8
Specifications .................................................... 8
Attachments/Accessories ................................... 8
Operation .................................................................. 9
Before Operation ................................................... 9
Before Operation Safety ..................................... 9
Filling the Fuel Tank ............................................ 9
During Operation ................................................... 9
During Operation Safety ..................................... 9
Starting the Engine ........................................... 10
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 12
Operating the Handwarmers............................. 12
Operating the Traction Drive ............................. 12
Using the Wheel-Clutch Levers......................... 13
Operating the Speed Selector........................... 13
Operating the Auger/Impeller Drive................... 14
Operating the Quick Stick®............................... 14
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute ................ 14
Operating Tips ................................................. 15
After Operation .................................................... 15
After Operation Safety ...................................... 15
Preventing Freeze-up after Use ........................ 15
Maintenance ........................................................... 16
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 16
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 16
Preparing for Maintenance ............................... 16
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 17
Checking and Adjusting the Skids and
Scraper ......................................................... 17
Checking and Adjusting the Traction
Cable ............................................................ 17
Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller
Cable ............................................................ 18
Checking the Auger-Gearbox-Oil Level............. 19
Changing the Engine Oil ................................... 19
Replacing the Spark Plug ................................. 20
Replacing the Drive Belts.................................. 21
Replacing the Headlight.................................... 22
Storage ................................................................... 22
Storage Safety.................................................. 22
Storing the Machine.......................................... 22
Removing the Machine from Storage ................ 23
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 24
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