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Form No. 3354-342 Rev B

Power Max® 828LE Snowthrower

Model No. 38635—Serial No. 260000001 and Up

Operator's Manual

Introduction

Read this information 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. Figure 1 identifies the
location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
Write the numbers in the space provided.

Figure 1

1. Model and serial number location

Model No.

Serial No.

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.

Figure 2

1. Safety alert symbol

This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.

Important

calls attention to special mechanical information

and

Note

emphasizes general information worthy of special

attention.

Replacement Engine Owner’s Manuals may be ordered
through the engine manufacturer.

© 2005—The Toro® Company

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420

Register at www.Toro.com.

Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA

All Rights Reserved

Summary of Contents for 38635

Page 1: ...e 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product Write the numbers in the space provided Figure 1 1 Model and serial number location Model No Serial No 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 Fi...

Page 2: ...89 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 pet...

Page 3: ...up with the snowthrower Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit Disengage the power to the auger impeller when the snowthrower is being transported or when not in use Use only attachments and accessories approved by Toro such as wheel weights counterweights and cabs Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for accessories available for your snowthrower Never opera...

Page 4: ...at the operator s ear of 92 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per EN 11201 Sound Power This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 108 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per EN 3744 Vibration This unit does not exceed a hand arm vibration level of 7 0 m s2 based on measurements of identical machines per EN 1033 Safety and Instructional Decals Important Safety and ins...

Page 5: ...place your hand in the chute 107 3040 1 Cutting dismemberment impeller and cutting dismemberment auger hazards keep bystanders a safe distance from the snowthrower 1 Warning hot surface do not touch Tecumseh Part No 36501 1 Primer 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 7 Tecumseh Part No 35077 1 Key ignition 5 Increasing scale 2 Engage to start the engine 6 Slow 3 Disengage to stop the engine 7 Stop the engine 4 Fast 5 ...

Page 6: ...s required Check the tire pressure 7 No parts required Check the skids and scraper 1 Installing the Upper Handle Note Do not remove the rubber band until you have installed the upper handle 1 Lift and rotate the upper handle and position it over the lower handle Figure 3 Important Route the cables attached to the Quick Stick inside the upper handle legs and ensure that the cables and the wire for ...

Page 7: ... and insert the trunnion into the hole in the speed selector lever Figure 6 Note If the trunnion does not fit into the hole when you lift up on the speed control rod rotate the trunnion upward or downward on the speed control rod until it fits 7 Secure the trunnion and upper end of the speed control rod with the outer washer and a hairpin cotter you previously removed Note For easier installation lo...

Page 8: ...ctor on the loose end of the wire straight into the back of the headlight until it is securely in place Figure 12 Figure 12 1 Plastic clip on wire connector 3 Cable tie 2 U bolt Note Ensure that the plastic clip on the wire connector is on the bottom Figure 12 2 Secure a cable tie from the loose parts bag around the wire and the handle about an inch 2 5 cm below the U bolt Figure 12 5 Filling the ...

Page 9: ...7 and 20 psi 116 and 137 kPa 7 Checking the Skids and Scraper Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper in Maintenance Product Overview Figure 14 1 Auger impeller lever 8 Chute de ector 2 Speed selector lever 9 Discharge chute 3 Quick Stick discharge chute control 10 Fuel shutoff valve 4 Traction lever 11 Skid 2 5 Headlight 12 Auger 6 Fuel tank 13 Scraper 7 Engine oil ll tube dipstick ...

Page 10: ...n 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 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 F...

Page 11: ...ng 7 Start the snowthrower using the recoil starter or the electric starter Figure 25 Figure 25 Important To prevent damaging the electric starter run it no more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on then 5 seconds off If the engine does not start after this series of attempts allow the starter to cool for at least 40 minutes before trying to start it again If the engine still does not start ...

Page 12: ...ates properly If the snowthrower does not move or moves forward when it is in Position R1 remove the trunnion from the speed selector lever turn the trunnion downward clockwise on the speed control rod then install the trunnion If the snowthrower does not move or moves rearward when it is in Position 1 forward remove the trunnion from the speed selector lever turn the trunnion upward counterclockw...

Page 13: ...vice Operating the Quick Stick Hold the blue trigger cap down to use the Quick Stick to move the discharge chute and the chute deflector Release the trigger cap to lock the discharge chute and chute deflector into position Figure 31 Figure 31 Moving the Discharge Chute 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 ...

Page 14: ...rom freezing Stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove all ice and snow from the snowthrower With the engine off pull the recoil starter handle several times to prevent the recoil starter from freezing up Operating Tips When the snowthrower is in operation the impeller and auger can rotate and cut off or injure hands and feet Before adjusting cleaning inspecting troubleshooting ...

Page 15: ...si 116 137 kPa Drain the gasoline and run the engine to dry out the fuel tank and the carburetor at the end of the season 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 manu...

Page 16: ...tighten the nuts that secure both skids to the auger sides 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 Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable Check and adjust the traction cable after the fir...

Page 17: ...cable is not properly adjusted do the following steps 5 Loosen the jam nut Figure 41 Figure 41 1 Jam nut 2 Turnbuckle 6 Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the tension on the cable Figure 41 7 Adjust the turnbuckle until you obtain the proper gap 8 Tighten the jam nut 9 Insert the 2 screws you previously removed on the belt cover 10 If the auger impeller cable is properly adjusted but a ...

Page 18: ... drain cap 5 Fill the crankcase with oil Refer to Filling the Engine Crankcase with Oil Lubricating the Hex Shaft Lightly lubricate the hex shaft yearly with automotive engine oil Figure 44 Figure 44 1 Hex shaft 3 Rubber wheel 2 Aluminum friction plate Important Do not get oil on the rubber wheel or the aluminum friction drive plate because the traction drive will slip Figure 44 1 Drain the gasoli...

Page 19: ...le conduit and move it toward the front of the machine until the discharge chute latch fully engages the gear teeth Figure 48 and Figure 49 Figure 49 1 Discharge chute latch 2 Gear teeth Note The latch is spring loaded and will naturally move into the teeth of the gear Figure 49 4 Remove any slack in the cable by pulling the cable conduit rearward 5 Tighten the bolt on the cable clamp 6 Install an...

Page 20: ...cted by the engine manufacturer 2 Run the engine for 10 minutes to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system 3 Loosen the hose clamp that secures the fuel line to the valve and slide the fuel line off the fuel shutoff valve 4 Open the fuel shutoff valve and allow the fuel to drain out of the fuel tank into an approved fuel container 5 Install the fuel line onto the fuel shutoff valve...

Page 21: ... more than 90 days 15 Clean the snowthrower thoroughly 16 Tighten all loose screws bolts and locknuts Repair or replace any damaged parts Removing the Snowthrower from Storage 1 Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow the excess oil from the cylinder 2 Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to 15 ft lb 20 4 N m 3 Connect the spark plug wire 4 Perform ...

Page 22: ...lve is not open 3 Open the fuel shutoff valve 4 The throttle is not in the Fast position 4 Move the throttle to the Fast position 5 The fuel tank is empty or the fuel system contains stale fuel 5 Drain and or ll the fuel tank with fresh gasoline not more than 30 days old If the problem persists contact an Authorized Service Dealer 6 The spark plug wire is loose or disconnected 6 Connect the wire t...

Page 23: ...wer into a lower gear 3 You are trying to remove too much snow per swath 3 Reduce the amount of snow removed per swath 4 You are trying to remove extremely heavy or wet snow 4 Don t overload the snowthrower with extremely heavy or wet snow 5 The discharge chute is plugged 5 Unclog the discharge chute 6 The auger impeller drive belt is loose or is off the pulley 6 Install and or adjust the auger im...

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