Operation; Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute; Maintenance And Storage; Toro Snowthrower Safety - Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 1128 OHXE 38803 Operator's Manual

eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the
machine.

Operation

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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
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Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
the ignition key, thoroughly inspect the machine for any
damage, and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the machine.
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If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
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Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the auger/impeller housing
or discharge chute, and when making any repairs,
adjustments or inspections.
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When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the machine, stop
the engine and make certain the auger/impeller and all
moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent
someone from accidentally starting the engine.
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Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting
the engine and for transporting the machine in or out
of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes
are dangerous.
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Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
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Never operate the machine without proper guards, and
other safety protective devices in place and working.
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Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where
property damage can occur. Keep children and others
away.
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Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
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Never operate the machine at high transport speeds
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when
operating in reverse.
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Disengage power to the auger/impeller when machine is
transported or not in use.
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Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer of the machine (such as wheel weights,
counterweights, or cabs).
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Never operate the machine without good visibility or
light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm
hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
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Never touch a hot engine or muffler.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge
Chute
WARNING
Hand contact with the rotating rotor blades inside
the discharge chute is the most common cause of
injury associated with machines. Never use your
hand to clean out the discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
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Shut the engine off !
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Wait 10 seconds to be sure the rotor blades have stopped
rotating.
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Always use the cleanout tool mounted on the
snowthrower, not your hands.

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 heaters, space heaters, or clothes dryers. Allow the
engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
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Always refer to the Operator's Manual for important details
if the machine is to be stored for an extended period.
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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
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Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent freeze-up of the rotor blades.

Toro Snowthrower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific to Toro
machines or other safety information that you must know.
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Rotating auger/impeller can cut off or 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, inspecting, troubleshooting, or
repairing the machine, stop the engine, remove the key,
and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect
the wire from the spark plug and keep it away from
the spark plug to prevent someone from accidentally
starting the engine.
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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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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
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