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Power Max Heavy Duty 928 OE and 926/1028 OXE
Snowthrower
Model No. 38660—Serial No. 313000001 and Up
Model No. 38664—Serial No. 313000001 and Up
Model No. 38674—Serial No. 313000001 and Up
Introduction
This machine is intended to be used by residential
homeowners or professional, hired operators. It is
designed for removing snow from paved surfaces, such
as driveways and sidewalks, and other surfaces for
traffic on residential or commercial properties. It is not
designed for removing materials other than snow.
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your machine properly and to avoid injury and
machine damage. You are responsible for operating the
machine properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for machine
and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register
your machine.
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 machine ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the
model and serial numbers on the machine. Write the numbers
in the space provided.
© 2012—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death
if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
Register at www.Toro.com.
G016493
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3373-560* B
Printed in the USA
Form No. 3373-560 Rev B
Operator's Manual
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Page 1: Introduction
Form No. 3373-560 Rev B Power Max Heavy Duty 928 OE and 926/1028 OXE Snowthrower Model No. 38660—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Model No. 38664—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Model No. 38674—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction This machine is intended to be used by residential homeowners or professional, hired operators. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Preparation............. 3 Operation............... 3 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute ......4 Maintenance and Storage.......... 4 Toro Snowthrower Safety ......... 4 Safety and Instructional Decals ......... 5 Setup ................7 1 Installing the Upper Handle........8 2 Installing the Wheel Clutch Cable Ends ....8 3 Installing the Traction Control Linkage .... -
Page 3: Training
Safety – Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times, until refueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. This machine meets or exceeds the B71.3 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect –... -
Page 4: Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute
Store fuel in an approved fuel container. Remove the key The following list contains safety information specific to Toro from the ignition switch before storing the machine. machines or other safety information that you must know. -
Page 5: Safety And Instructional Decals
Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 107-3040 1. Cutting dismemberment, impeller and cutting dismemberment, auger hazards—keep bystanders a safe distance from the snowthrower. 106-4525 Reorder part no. 112-6633 112-6625 1. - Page 6 112-6627 (Models 38664 and 38674 only) 1. Left turn control 3. Warning—read the 5. Cutting/dismemberment 7. Auger/impeller Operator's Manual. hazard, impeller—keep drive—squeeze the lever to away from moving parts; engage; release the lever remove the ignition key and to disengage. read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance.
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Page 7: Setup
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Handle bolts Curved washers Install the upper handle. Locknuts – No parts required Install the wheel clutch cable ends – No parts required Install the traction control linkage. -
Page 8: Installing The Upper Handle
Installing the Upper Handle Parts needed for this procedure: Handle bolts Curved washers Locknuts Procedure Figure 5 Note: Do not remove the rubber band on the cables until you have installed the upper handle. 1. Lift and rotate the upper handle and position it over the lower handle (Figure 4). -
Page 9: Installing The Traction Control Linkage
Figure 10 Figure 7 Note: The gap should be approximately the thickness 1. Wheel clutch lever of a pencil (1/4 inch or 6 mm). If it is greater, loosen the cable clamp nut, slide the cable jacket up slightly, 3. Remove the nut and washer from the handle, attach tighten the cable clamp nut, and check the gap again. -
Page 10: Installing The Chute Control Rod
Note: For easier installation, look down through the opening in the speed selector (Figure 14). Figure 14 Figure 12 1. Speed selector 1. Speed selector lever 3. Inner washer 2. Trunnion 4. Outer washer Note: To make installation easier, leave the flat washer on the trunnion (Figure 12). -
Page 11: Connecting The Wire To The Headlight
7. Hold the blue trigger cap down and rotate the Quick Stick in a circle to ensure that the chute and deflector operate smoothly. Connecting the Wire to the Headlight g018656 Figure 15 Parts needed for this procedure: 1. Short rod 2. -
Page 12: Filling The Engine With Oil
Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Your machine comes with oil in the engine crankcase. Note: Before starting the engine, check the oil level and add oil if necessary. Use automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. -
Page 13: Checking The Traction Drive Operation
4. Release the traction lever. 5. Move the speed selector to the Position F1; refer to Operating the Speed Selector. 6. Squeeze the left hand (traction) lever to the hand-grip Checking the Traction Drive (Figure 21). Operation The machine should move forward. If the machine does not move or moves rearward, complete the following: No Parts Required... -
Page 14: Product Overview
Product Overview Figure 24 1. Snow cleanout tool (attached to the handle) Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Freewheeling or Using the Self-propel Drive Model 38660 only. You can operate the snowthrower with the self-propel feature engaged or disengaged (freewheeling). -
Page 15: Filling The Fuel Tank
Filling the Fuel Tank • For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method). DANGER • Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A by volume is acceptable. -
Page 16: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine 4. Firmly push in the primer with your thumb as indicated by the chart below, holding the primer in for a second 1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the before releasing it each time (Figure 30). Engine Oil Level in Maintenance. - Page 17 5. Move the choke to the Choke position (Figure 31). g019055 Figure 33 1. Electric-starter button 3. Recoil starter 2. Electric starter plug-in Note: To use the electric starter, connect a power cord to the electric starter plug-in first and then to a power outlet.
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Page 18: Stopping The Engine
Stopping the Engine Operating the Traction Drive 1. Move the throttle to the Slow position, and then to the CAUTION Stop position (Figure 34) to kill the engine. The engine can also be stopped by pulling the ignition key outward If the traction drive is not properly adjusted, the to the middle position. -
Page 19: Operating The Speed Selector
Operating the Auger/Impeller Drive 1. To engage the auger/ impeller drive, squeeze the right hand (auger/ impeller) lever to the handgrip (Figure 40). Figure 37 Note: This disengages the drive to the right wheel while the left wheel continues driving, and the machine turns to the right. -
Page 20: Unclogging The Discharge Chute
Figure 41 Figure 43 Moving the Discharge Chute Unclogging the Discharge Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick Chute to the left to move the discharge chute to the left; move the Quick Stick to the right to move the discharge chute to the right (Figure 42). -
Page 21: Operating Tips
from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts WARNING to stop, and remove all ice and snow from the machine. The impeller can throw stones, toys, and other • With the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle several foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to times and push the electric-starter button once to prevent the operator or to bystanders. -
Page 22: 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 machine at www.Toro.com. Preparing for Maintenance Checking and Adjusting the Skids 1. -
Page 23: Checking And Adjusting The Traction Cable
Note: To quickly adjust the skids if they loosen, support the scraper 1/8 inch (3 mm) off the pavement, then adjust the skids down to the pavement. Note: If the skids become excessively worn, you can turn them over and set the unused side toward the pavement. -
Page 24: Checking The Auger Gearbox Oil Level
1. Move the machine to a level surface. 2. Clean the area around the pipe plug (Figure 51). Figure 49 G016782 1. Tab Figure 51 2. 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) 1. Pipe plug 4. If the auger/impeller cable is not properly adjusted, do 3. -
Page 25: Changing The Engine Oil
Changing the Engine Oil 2. Slide an oil drain pan under the drain extension and remove the oil drain plug. Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the engine Note: When removing the plug, ensure the tube does oil. not loosen. Every 50 hours—Change the engine oil. -
Page 26: Replacing The Spark Plug
4. Set the gap between the electrodes on a new spark plug at 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) (Figure 58). Use a Toro spark plug or equivalent (Champion® RN9YC or NGK BPR6ES). 1. Remove the boot (Figure 56). Figure 58 1. -
Page 27: Replacing The Drive Belts
Replacing the Drive Belts If the auger/impeller drive belt or the traction drive belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, or otherwise damaged, have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the belt. Replacing the Headlight Bulb Use a GE 899 37W halogen light bulb. Do not touch the Figure 59 bulb with your hands or allow dirt or moisture to come into contact with the bulb. -
Page 28: Storage
Storage WARNING • Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. Figure 65 • Do not store the machine in an enclosure near an open flame. 5. Turn the base of the bulb clockwise until it is snug (Figure 66). -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Electric starter does not turn (electric-start 1. The power cord is disconnected at the 1. Connect the power cord to the outlet models only) outlet or the machine. and/or the machine. 2. The power cord is worn, corroded, or 2. - Page 30 5. Unclog the discharge chute. 6. The auger/impeller drive belt is loose 6. Install and/or adjust the auger/impeller or is off the pulley. drive belt; refer to www.Toro.com for servicing information or take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer.
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- Page 34 Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of The Toro Company. 10. Add-on or modified parts that are not approved by The Toro Company may not be used. The use of a non-approved add-on or modified parts by the purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
- Page 35 1. Fuel System Parts • Carburetor and internal parts • Cold starting enrichment (primer or choke) • Fuel pump • Fuel line, fittings, and clamps • Fuel tank, cap, and tether • Carbon canister 2. Air Induction System • Air cleaner •...
- Page 36 Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.