Before Operating - Toro Power Max 828LE Operator's Manual

1. Remove the
dipstick.
2. Slowly pour oil
into the oil fill tube
to raise the oil level
to the Full mark on
the dipstick. Do
not overfill.
3. Install the
dipstick securely.
Note: Do not spill
oil around the oil fill
tube; oil could leak
onto traction parts
and cause the
traction to slip.
Checking the Tire Pressure
The tires are overinflated at the factory for shipping.
Reduce the pressure equally in both tires to between
17 and 20 psi (116 and 137 kPa).
Checking the Skids and
Scraper
Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Skids and
Scraper on page 15.

Before Operating

Freewheeling or Using the
Self-propel Drive
You can operate the snowthrower with the self-propel
feature engaged or disengaged (freewheeling).
To freewheel, slide the
wheels inward and insert
the axle pins through the
outer axle holes, but not
through the wheel hubs.
To self-propel, slide the
wheels outward and
insert the axle pins
through the holes in the
wheel hubs and the
inner axle holes.
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Filling the Fuel Tank
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others.
To prevent a static charge from igniting the
gasoline, place the container and/or
snowthrower on the ground before filling, not
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in a vehicle or on an object.
Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is
cold. Wipe up spills.
Do not handle gasoline when smoking or
around an open flame or sparks.
Store gasoline in an approved fuel container,
out of the reach of children.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular
gasoline from a major name-brand service
station.
Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline
less than 30 days old. Do not add oil to the
gasoline.
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