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1028LE Power Max
Model No. 38645—Serial No. 240000001 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.
2003—The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
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.
Adjust the auger housing height to clear a gravel
or crushed-rock surface.
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Form No. 3329-808 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (GB)
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- Page 1 Authorized Service proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model the unit and disengage the controls quickly. and serial numbers of your product ready. The illustration below identifies the location of the model Never allow children to operate the snowthrower.
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Page 2: Toro Snowthrower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug to Toro products or other safety information that you wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the must know. -
Page 3: Sound Pressure
Then lift the handles quickly to bump Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts the front of the snowthrower on the pavement. and accessories. Repeat if necessary until a stream of snow comes out the discharge chute. Sound Pressure If you cannot unclog the discharge chute by... -
Page 4: Safety/Instruction Decals
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: Product Overview
Product Overview Tecumseh Part No. 35077 1. Key ignition 4. Fast 2. Engage to start the engine 5. Increasing scale 3. Disengage to stop the 6. Slow engine 7. Stop the engine m-6936 Tecumseh Part No. 37119 1. Warning—hot surface; do not touch 1. -
Page 6: Installing The Traction Control Linkage
3. Remove the hairpin cotter and the outer washer Setup (of 3 washers) from the trunnion (A) on the upper end of the speed control rod. Installing the Upper Handle Assembly 1. Lift and rotate the upper handle assembly and position it over the lower handle. -
Page 7: Installing The Chute Control Rod
Installing the Chute Control 8. Insert the cable clip (A) that supports the deflector cable (B) 1. Remove the packaging materials from the Quick onto the forward Stick. carriage bolt, and secure the carriage 2. From the operating position, rotate the Quick bolts with locknuts Stick so that it is upright and in the center. -
Page 8: Before Operating
Filling the Engine with Oil Before Operating You snowthrower comes with only a few ounces of oil Freewheeling or Using the in the engine. Before starting the engine, add oil. Self-propel Drive Note: The bottle that comes with the snowthrower contains 25 oz. -
Page 9: Filling The Fuel Tank
Filling the Fuel Tank Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A Starting the Engine fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. 1. -
Page 10: Stopping The Engine
Stopping the Engine 6. Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb, 1. Move the holding the primer throttle to the Stop in for a second position. before releasing it each time. Note: Take your glove off when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole. -
Page 11: Operating The Speed Selector
If the snowthrower does not move or moves rearward when it is in Position 1 (forward), remove the trunnion from the speed selector If the auger and impeller continue to rotate when lever, turn the trunnion upward you release the auger/impeller lever, you could (counterclockwise) on the speed control rod, seriously injure yourself or others. -
Page 12: Throwing Snow
Moving the Chute Deflector Operating Tips Push and hold the blue trigger cap down and move Always set the throttle to the Fast position when the Quick Stick forward to lower the chute deflector; throwing snow. move it rearward to raise the chute deflector. If the engine slows down under a load or the wheels slip, shift the snowthrower into a lower gear. -
Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: Checking And Adjusting The Auger/Impeller Cable
Checking and Adjusting the 7. Adjust the turnbuckle until you obtain the proper gap. Auger/Impeller Cable 8. Tighten the jam nut. Check and adjust the auger/impeller cable after the 9. Insert the 2 screws you previously removed on first 2 operating hours, then annually thereafter. the belt cover. -
Page 16: Changing The Engine Oil
Important: Do not get oil on the rubber wheel (B) or belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, or otherwise the aluminum friction drive plate (C) because the damaged, go to www.Toro.com for additional service traction drive will slip. information or have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the belt. -
Page 17: Replacing The Headlight Bulb
Replacing the Headlight Storage Bulb Use a GE 892 16W halogen light bulb. Do not touch the bulb with your hands or allow dirt or moisture to come into contact with the bulb. Gasoline vapors can explode. 1. Remove the Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Recommended Maintenance Schedule on page 13. Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your snowthrower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 13 for more information. If a problem continues, see an Authorized Service Dealer. - Page 19 Discharge Chute on page 12. 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. 3329-808 Rev A...
- Page 20 Corrective Action 7. The auger/impeller drive belt is 7. Replace the auger/impeller worn or broken. drive belt; refer to www.Toro.com for servicing information or take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer. Snowthrower does not properly 1. The skids and/or the scraper is 1.