Toro Power Max 828LE Operator's Manual

Toro Power Max 828LE Operator's Manual

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828LE Power Max
Model No. 38635—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 uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note: emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.
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 ISO
standard 8437 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.
2004—The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
m-4038
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved
Form No. 3351-198 Rev A
Snowthrower
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.
Training
Read the operator's manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop
the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
Never allow children to operate the snowthrower.
Never allow adults to operate the snowthrower
without proper instruction.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons
(particularly small children) and pets.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating the snowthrower in
reverse.
Preparation
Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use
the snowthrower. Remove all doormats, sleds,
boards, wires, and other foreign objects.
Before starting the engine, disengage all clutches.
Shift the snowthrower into neutral as well, if
applicable.
Do not operate the snowthrower without wearing
adequate winter garments. Wear footwear that
will improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
– Use an approved fuel container.
– Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
– Replace the fuel tank cap securely and wipe up
any spilled fuel.
Use only the power cord supplied with the
snowthrower and a receptacle appropriate for use
with the power cord for electric-start motors.
Original Instructions (GB)
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be additional information, contact an Authorized Service thoroughly familiar with the controls and the Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop and serial numbers of your product ready. The the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
  • Page 2: Maintenance And Storage

    The following list contains safety information specific parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to Toro products or other safety information that you must know. to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine.
  • Page 3: Sound Pressure

    Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts snowthrower a few inches (centimeters) off the and accessories. pavement. Then lift the handles quickly to bump the front of the snowthrower on the pavement.
  • Page 4: Safety/Instruction Decals

    m-6936 Safety/Instruction Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 106-4523 1. Traction drive—squeeze the 3. Cutting/dismemberment 4. Thrown object hazard—keep 5. Auger/impeller lever to engage; release the hazard, impeller—stop the bystanders a safe distance drive—squeeze the lever to lever to disengage.
  • Page 5 Tecumseh Part No. 36501 1. Primer 106-7309 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, impeller—stop the engine before leaving the operator’s position and do not place your hand in the chute. Tecumseh Part No. 35077 1. Key ignition 4. Fast 2. Engage to start the engine 5.
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview Setup Installing the Upper Handle Assembly 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) are routed inside the upper handle legs and that the 2 lever cables and the wire m-7698...
  • Page 7: Installing The Traction Control Linkage

    Installing the Traction 7. Secure the trunnion and upper end of the speed control rod with the outer washer and a hairpin cotter Control Linkage you previously removed. Note: To make the installation easier, you can look 1. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the down through the opening in the speed the lower end of the speed control rod (A) and insert selector (A).
  • Page 8: Connecting The Wire To The Headlight

    4. Align the flattened back end of the long chute Connecting the Wire to the control rod (A) with the flattened front end of the short Headlight rod (B) that extends from the front of the control panel so that they nest together. 1.
  • Page 9: Before Operating

    Filling the Fuel Tank 1. Remove the dipstick. 2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark on Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A the dipstick. Do fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and not overfill.
  • Page 10: 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 11: Stopping The Engine

    Stopping the Engine 3. Check to ensure that the speed selector operates properly: 1. Move the If the snowthrower does not move or moves throttle to the Stop forward when it is in Position R1, remove the position. trunnion from the speed selector lever, turn the trunnion downward (clockwise) on the speed control rod, then install the trunnion.
  • Page 12: Operating The Auger/Impeller Drive

    Operating the Auger/ Moving the Discharge Chute Impeller Drive Push and 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 1.
  • Page 13: Throwing Snow

    Throwing Snow 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. When the snowthrower is in operation, the To unclog the discharge chute, stay in the impeller and auger can rotate and cut off or injure operating position and release the left hand hands and feet.
  • Page 14: Preparing For Maintenance

    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 15: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the Engine Oil 6. Firmly tighten the nuts that secure both skids to the auger sides. 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 16: 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 17: Lubricating The Hex Shaft

    Inspecting and Replacing 1. Clean the area around the oil drain the Spark Plug cap (A). Use a Champion RJ-19LM or equivalent spark plug. m-4036 Check and gap the spark annually, and replace the 2. Slide an oil drain pan under the drain extension plug if necessary.
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Discharge Chute Latch

    Adjusting the Discharge Replacing the Headlight Chute Latch Bulb If the discharge chute does not lock into the desired Use a GE 892 16W halogen light bulb. Do not position or does not unlock so that you can move it to touch the bulb with your hands or allow dirt or another position, adjust the discharge chute latch.
  • Page 19: Replacing The Drive Belts

    If the auger/impeller drive belt or the traction drive Note: Do not store stabilized fuel for more than belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, or otherwise 90 days. damaged, go to www.Toro.com for additional service 15. Clean the snowthrower thoroughly. information or have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the belt.
  • Page 20: 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 14 for more information. If a problem continues, see an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Electric starter does not turn 1.
  • Page 21 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.
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