Toro 38641 Power Max 1028LXE, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...zards 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 words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention War...

Page 2: ... machine and in the manual s before operating this unit 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 equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children Exercise caut...

Page 3: ...ctions When cleaning repairing or inspecting the snow thrower 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 Do not run the engine indoors except when starting the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building O...

Page 4: ...front of the snowthrower a few inches centimeters off the pavement Then lift the handles quickly to bump the front of the snowthrower on the pavement Repeat if necessary until a stream of snow comes out the discharge chute If you cannot unclog the discharge chute by bumping the front of the snowthrower stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and use the cleanout tool never use your hand ...

Page 5: ...e your hand in the chute stop the engine before leaving the operator s position use the tool clear the chute 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 Tecumseh Part No 37119 5 ...

Page 6: ...ion key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped Procedure Description Qty Use Handle bolts 4 Curved washers 4 1 Locknuts 4 Install the upper handle 2 No parts required Install the wheel clutch cable ends 3 No parts required Install the traction control linkage Carriage bolts 2 4 Locknuts 2...

Page 7: ...e sections Figure 3 1 Cables 2 Secure the upper handle with 4 handle bolts 4 curved washers and 4 locknuts from the loose parts bag Figure 4 Figure 4 2 Installing the Wheel Clutch Cable Ends Procedure 1 Unwrap the cable ends from the lower handle Figure 5 Figure 5 2 Route either the left or right cable end over the lower handle and insert the cable end into the hole in the corresponding wheel clut...

Page 8: ...htly tighten the cable clamp nut and check the gap again 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 for the other cable 3 Installing the Traction Control Linkage Procedure 1 Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the lower end of the speed control rod and insert the lower end of the rod into the lower link arm so that the bent end of the speed control rod faces rearward Figure 10 Figure 10 2 Secure the lower e...

Page 9: ...er fully rearward Note The discharge chute and deflector should face forward If they do not hold the blue trigger cap down but do not move the Quick Stick and rotate the discharge chute until they do 3 Align the flattened back end of the long chute control rod with the flattened front end of the short rod that extends from the control panel so that they nest together Figure 14 Figure 14 1 Short ro...

Page 10: ...owthrower comes with 26 oz of oil in the engine Note Before starting the engine check the oil level and add oil if necessary Max fill 26 oz 0 77 l type automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher For temperatures above 32 F 0 C use SAE 30W For temperatures between 0 F and 32 F 18 C to 0 C use SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W For air temperatures below 0 F 18 C use SA...

Page 11: ... lever and stop the engine B Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector lever Figure 11 C Turn the trunnion downward clockwise on the speed control rod Figure 11 D Connect the trunnion to the speed selector lever Figure 11 4 Release the traction lever 5 Move the speed selector to the Position 1 refer to Operating the Speed Selector 6 Squeeze the left hand traction lever to the hand grip Figur...

Page 12: ...ng 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 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...

Page 13: ...lockwise to open it Figure 26 Figure 26 4 Rotate the choke to the On position Figure 27 Figure 27 5 Insert the ignition key Figure 28 Figure 28 6 Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time Figure 29 Figure 29 Note Take your glove off when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole 13 ...

Page 14: ...ord from the electric starter and the outlet 9 When the engine starts set the choke to the 3 4 position As the engine warms up set the choke to the 1 2 position When the engine is warm set the choke to the Off position If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a power outlet someone can inadvertently start the snowthrower and injure people or damage property Unplug the power cord whenever you are ...

Page 15: ...the drive to one or both wheels with the traction drive lever still engaged This enables you to turn and maneuver the snowthrower easily Note Holding down the traction lever against the handle engages the traction drive to both wheels To turn the snowthrower to the right lift up on the right wheel clutch lever and squeeze it toward the handle Figure 34 Figure 34 Note This disengages the drive to t...

Page 16: ... when you release the auger impeller lever do not operate the snowthrower Check the auger impeller cable refer to Checking and Adjusting the Auger Impeller Cable and adjust it if necessary Otherwise take the snowthrower to an Authorized Dealer for service If the auger and impeller continue to rotate when you release the auger impeller lever you could seriously injure yourself or others Do not oper...

Page 17: ...ump the front of the snowthrower on the pavement Repeat if necessary until a stream of snow comes out the discharge chute If you cannot unclog the discharge chute by bumping the front of the snowthrower stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and use a stick never use your hand Important Unclogging the discharge chute by bumping the front of the snowthrower on the pavement may cause the ...

Page 18: ... the handles and away from the discharge opening while operating the snowthrower Keep face hands feet and any other part of your body or clothing away from concealed moving or rotating parts The rotor blades can throw stones toys and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to the operator or to bystanders Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects that the rotor blades could p...

Page 19: ... 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 manual for ad...

Page 20: ...ds down until they are even with the ground 6 Firmly 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 C...

Page 21: ...he right side of the belt cover Figure 46 Figure 46 3 With the auger impeller lever disengaged ensure that the gap between the auger clutch assembly and the tab is 1 16 inch 1 5 mm Figure 47 Figure 47 1 Tab 4 If the auger impeller cable is not properly adjusted do the following steps 5 Loosen the jam nut Figure 48 Figure 48 1 Jam nut 2 Turnbuckle 6 Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the...

Page 22: ...f SF SG SH SJ SL or higher For temperatures above 32 F 0 C use SAE 30W For temperatures between 0 F and 32 F 18 C to 0 C use SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W For air temperatures below 0 F 18 C use SAE 0W30 1 Clean the area around the oil drain cap Figure 50 Figure 50 1 Oil drain cap 2 Slide an oil drain pan under the drain extension and remove the oil drain cap 3 Drain the oil Note Dispose of the used oil pro...

Page 23: ...ortant Do not clean the electrodes because grit could enter the cylinder and damage the engine 4 Set the gap between the electrodes on the spark plug at 0 030 inch 0 76 mm Figure 53 Figure 53 1 0 030 inch 0 76 mm 5 Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to 15 ft lb 20 4 N m Note If you do not have a torque wrench tighten the plug firmly Adjusting the Discharge Chute Latch If the dischar...

Page 24: ...Service Dealer replace the belt Replacing the Headlight 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 1 Remove the wire connector from the back of the headlight Figure 57 Figure 57 2 Turn the base of the bulb counterclockwise until it stops Figure 58 Figure 58 3 Remove the bulb straight out from the back ...

Page 25: ... the spark plug wire 12 Remove the spark plug add 1 oz 30 ml of oil through the spark plug hole and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off season 13 Loosely install the spark plug 14 Dispose of any unused fuel properly Recycle it according to local codes or use it in your automobile Note Do not store stabili...

Page 26: ...ow or too high 9 Add or drain oil to adjust the oil level in the engine crankcase to the Full mark on the dipstick 1 The choke is in the On position 1 Move the choke to the Off position 2 The fuel shutoff valve is not completely open 2 Open the fuel shutoff valve 3 The fuel tank is nearly empty or contains stale fuel 3 Drain and fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline not more than 30 days old If t...

Page 27: ...ed Service Dealer Discharge chute either does not lock into place or does not move 1 The discharge chute latch is not properly adjusted 1 Adjust the discharge chute latch 1 The skids and or scraper are not properly adjusted 1 Adjust the skids and or the scraper Snowthrower does not properly clear the snow off the surface 2 The pressure in the tires is not equal 2 Check and adjust the pressure in o...

Page 28: ... 866 336 5205 Toll free U S customers 866 854 9033 Toll free Canada customers Owner Responsibilities You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system c...