Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 1028 OXE Snowthrower User manual

Power Max Heavy Duty 1028 OXE Snowthrower
Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
Power Max Heavy Duty 1028 OXE Snowthrower
Category
Snow throwers
Type
User manual

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FormNo.3407-423RevA
PowerMax
®
HeavyDuty926and1028OXE
Snowthrower
ModelNo.38820—SerialNo.400010798andUp
ModelNo.38824—SerialNo.400010798andUp
Operator'sManual
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives.
Fordetails,seetheseparateproductspecicDeclarationof
Conformity(DOC)sheet.
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis
designedforremovingsnowfrompavedsurfaces,such
asdrivewaysandsidewalks,andothersurfacesfor
trafconresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot
designedforremovingmaterialsotherthansnow,noris
amodelwithapivotingscraperdesignedforclearingoff
gravelsurfaces.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
machinedamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
machineproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comformachine
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourmachine.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourmachineready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersonthemachine.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove1500m
(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensurethattheHigh
AltitudeKithasbeeninstalledsothattheenginemeets
CARB/EPAemissionregulations.TheHighAltitude
Kitincreasesengineperformancewhilepreventing
spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased
emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach
thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe
machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroServiceDealer
©2016—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
*3407-423*A
toobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitandhigh-altitude
labelforyourmachine.Tolocateadealerconvenient
toyou,accessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.comorcontact
ourToroCustomerCareDepartmentatthenumber(s)
listedinyourEmissionControlWarrantyStatement.
Removethekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengine
toitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe
engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperateanengine
thathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuseatlower
altitudes;otherwise,youcouldoverheatanddamagethe
engine.Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachine
hasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe
followinglabel(Figure3).
Figure3
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
Safety...........................................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................3
Setup............................................................................5
1InstallingtheUpperHandle....................................6
2InstallingtheWheel-Clutch-CableEnds...................6
3InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage....................7
4InstallingtheChute-ControlRod............................8
5ConnectingtheWiretotheHeadlight......................9
6CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel...............................9
7CheckingtheTirePressure....................................10
8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper..............................10
9CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction
Drive................................................................10
ProductOverview.........................................................11
Operation....................................................................12
BeforeOperation......................................................12
Safety....................................................................12
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................12
DuringOperation.....................................................12
Safety....................................................................12
StartingtheEngine.................................................13
ShuttingOfftheEngine..........................................15
OperatingtheTractionDrive...................................15
UsingtheWheel-ClutchLevers................................16
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...................................16
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive.........................16
OperatingtheQuickStick®.....................................17
UncloggingtheDischargeChute..............................17
OperatingTips......................................................18
AfterOperation........................................................18
Safety....................................................................18
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse.................................18
Maintenance.................................................................19
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................19
MaintenanceSafety.................................................19
PreparingforMaintenance.......................................19
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................19
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper..............................................................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable................................................................21
CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.....................22
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................22
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................23
AdjustingtheDischarge-ChuteLatch........................23
ReplacingtheDriveBelts.........................................24
ReplacingtheHeadlightBulb...................................24
Storage........................................................................25
PreparingtheMachineforStorage............................25
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................25
Troubleshooting...........................................................26
2
Safety
ThismachinecomplieswithISO8437specicationsin
effectatthetimeofproduction.
•ReadandunderstandthecontentsofthisOperator’s
Manualbeforeyoustarttheengine.Ensurethateveryone
usingthisproductknowshowtousetheproductand
understandsthewarnings.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents
onthemachine.
•Donotoperatemachinewithoutallguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe
machine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa
safedistanceawayfromthemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Neverallow
childrentooperatethemachine.
•Shutofftheenginebeforeunclogging,servicing,or
fuelingthemachine.
Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationintheir
respectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
106-4525
OrderPartNo.112-6633
1.Fast
3.Slow
2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds
107-3040
1.Cuttingdismemberment,impellerandcutting
dismemberment,augerhazards—keepbystandersasafe
distanceawayfromthesnowthrower.
112-6625
OrderPartNo.112-6629
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplace
yourhandinthechute;shutofftheenginebeforeleaving
theoperator'sposition;usethetooltoclearthechute.
3
112-6627
1.Leftturncontrol
3.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
5.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,impeller—keep
awayfrommovingparts;
removetheignitionkeyand
readtheinstructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
7.Auger/impeller
drive—squeezetheleverto
engage;releasethelever
todisengage.
2.Tractiondrive—squeeze
thelevertoengage;release
thelevertodisengage.
4.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,impeller—do
notplaceyourhandin
thechute;shutoffthe
enginebeforeleavingthe
operator'sposition;usethe
tooltoclearthechute.
6.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistanceawayfrom
thesnowthrower.
8.Rightturncontrol
x 3
1
2
3
4
5
120-9805
120-9805
1.Insertthekey.
2.Primetheengine3times.
3.Engagethechoke.
4.Pullthestartercord.
5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.
125-1102
1.Engineshutoff
3.Variablespeedcontrol
2.Slow
4.Fast
4
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
Handlebolt4
Curvedwasher
4
1
Locknut4
Installtheupperhandle.
2
Nopartsrequired
–
Installthewheel-clutch-cableends.
3
Nopartsrequired
–
Installthetraction-controllinkage.
Carriagebolt
2
4
Locknut2
Installthechute-controlrod.
5
Cabletie
1
Connectthewiretotheheadlight.
6
Nopartsrequired
–
Checktheengine-oillevel.
7
Nopartsrequired
–
Checkthetirepressure.
8
Nopartsrequired
–
Checktheskidsandscraper.
9
Nopartsrequired
–
Checktheoperationofthetractiondrive.
5
1
InstallingtheUpperHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
4Handlebolt
4
Curvedwasher
4Locknut
Procedure
Note:Donotremovetherubberbandonthecablesuntil
youhaveinstalledtheupperhandle.
1.Liftandrotatetheupperhandleandpositionitover
thelowerhandle(Figure4).
Important:Routethecablesattachedtothe
QuickStickinsidetheupperhandlelegsand
ensurethatthecablesandthewireforthe
headlightarenotpinchedbetweenthehandle
sections.
Figure4
1.Cables
2.Securetheupperhandlewith4handlebolts,4curved
washers,and4locknutsfromtheloose-partsbag
(Figure5).
Figure5
2
Installingthe
Wheel-Clutch-CableEnds
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Unwrapthecableendsfromthelowerhandle(Figure
6).
Figure6
2.Routeeithertheleftorrightcableendoverthelower
handleandinsertthecableendintotheholeinthe
correspondingwheel-clutchlever(Figure7).
6
Figure7
1.Wheel-clutchlever
3.Removethenutandwasherfromthehandle,attach
thecableclamponthecabletothehandle,installthe
washerandthenut,andhandtightenthenut(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Cableclamp(2)
Important:Ensurethatthecurvedsideofthe
cableclampisagainstthehandleandthatthe
cableisroutedbelowtheclampbolt.Thecable
mustbeinastraightlinefromthecableclamp
tothepointwhereitattachestothewheel-clutch
lever.
4.Pullthecablejacketdowngentlyuntilthewheel-clutch
leverisdownandtheslackisoutofthecable,then
tightenthecableclampnutsecurely(Figure9).
Figure9
5.Squeezetheleverfully,thencheckthegapbetweenthe
bottomofthehandleandthewheel-clutch-leverend
(Figure10).
Figure10
Note:Thegapshouldbeapproximatelythethickness
ofapencil(6mmor1/4inch).Ifitisgreater,loosen
thecableclampnut,slidethecablejacketupslightly,
tightenthecableclampnut,andcheckthegapagain.
6.Repeatsteps2through5fortheothercable.
3
InstallingtheTraction-Control
Linkage
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Removethehairpincotterandwasherfromthelower
endofthespeed-controlrodandinsertthelowerend
oftherodintothelowerlinkarmsothatthebentend
ofthespeed-controlrodfacesrearward(Figure11).
Figure11
2.Securethelowerendofthespeed-controlrodwiththe
washerandhairpincotterthatyoupreviouslyremoved.
3.Removethehairpincotterandtheouterwasherfrom
thetrunnionontheupperendofthespeed-control
rod(Figure12).
7
Figure12
1.Speed-selectorlever
3.Innerwasher
2.Trunnion
4.Outerwasher
Note:Tomakeinstallationeasier,leavetheatwasher
onthetrunnion(Figure12).
4.Shiftthespeed-selectorleverintoR2position.
5.Rotatethelowerlinkarmfullyupward
(counterclockwise)(Figure13).
Figure13
6.Liftuponthespeed-controlrodandinsertthetrunnion
intotheholeinthespeed-selectorlever(Figure12).
Note:Ifthetrunniondoesnottintothehole
whenyouliftuponthespeed-controlrod,rotatethe
trunnionupwardordownwardonthespeed-control
roduntilitts.
7.Securethetrunnionandupperendofthespeed-control
rodwiththeouterwasherandahairpincotterthatyou
previouslyremoved.
Note:Foreasierinstallation,lookdownthroughthe
openinginthespeedselector(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Speedselector
4
InstallingtheChute-Control
Rod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Carriagebolt
2Locknut
Procedure
1.UnwraptheQuickStick®androtateitsothatitis
uprightandinthecenter.
2.Holdthebluetriggercapdownandpulltheleverfully
rearward.
Note:Thedischargechuteanddeectorshouldface
forward.Iftheydonot,holdthebluetriggercap
down(butdonotmovetheQuickStick)androtatethe
dischargechuteuntiltheydo.
3.Aligntheattenedbackendofthelongchute-control
rodwiththeattenedfrontendoftheshortrod
thatextendsfromthecontrolpanelsothattheynest
together(Figure15).
8
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Figure15
1.Shortrod
2.Longchute-controlrod
4.Insertthefrontendoftherodintotheopeningin
thebackofthechute-gearcoveruntilitslidesintothe
chutegear(Figure16).
Figure16
5.Aligntheholesinthenestedendsoftherodsand
insert2carriagebolts(intheloose-partsbag)through
theshortrodfromtheleftsideofthemachine(from
theoperatingposition).
6.Insertthecableclipthatsupportsthedeectorcable
undertheheadoftheforwardcarriagebolt,andsecure
thecarriageboltswithlocknutsfromtheloose-parts
bag(Figure17).
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Figure17
1.Cableclip2.Deectorcable
7.HoldthebluetriggercapdownandrotatetheQuick
Stickinacircletoensurethatthechuteanddeector
operatesmoothly.
5
ConnectingtheWiretothe
Headlight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Cabletie
Procedure
1.Insertthewireconnectoronthelooseendofthewire
straightintothebackoftheheadlightuntilitissecurely
inplace(Figure18).
1
2
3
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Figure18
1.Plasticcliponwire
connector
3.Cabletie
2.U-bolt
Note:Ensurethattheplasticcliponthewire
connectorisonthebottom(Figure18).
2.Secureacabletie(fromtheloose-partsbag)aroundthe
wireandthehandleabout2.5cm(1inch)belowthe
U-bolt(Figure18).
9
6
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheenginecrankcase.
Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoillevelandaddoilif
necessary.
RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page19).
7
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping.Reduce
thepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween116and137
kPa(17and20psi).
8
CheckingtheSkidsand
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsandScraper(page
20).
9
CheckingtheOperationofthe
TractionDrive
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty
damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary.
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine(page13).
2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page16).
3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure
19).
Figure19
Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthemachine
doesnotmoveormovesforward,completethe
following:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutofftheengine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeed-selector
lever(Figure12).
C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)onthe
speed-controlrod(Figure12).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selectorlever
(Figure12).
4.Releasethetractionlever.
5.MovethespeedselectortoPositionF1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page16).
6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure
19).
10
Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthemachine
doesnotmoveormovesrearward,completethe
following:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutofftheengine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthespeed-selector
lever(Figure12).
C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)on
thespeed-controlrod(Figure12).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selectorlever
(Figure12).
7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthisprocedure
untilnoadjustmentsarerequired.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction
leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable;
refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable
(page20)ortakethemachinetoanAuthorizedService
Dealerforservice.
ProductOverview
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Figure20
1.Handgrip(2)10.Scraper
2.Auger/impellerlever
11.Auger
3.Speed-selectorlever12.Skid(2)
4.QuickStick®discharge
chutecontrol
13.Electric-startbutton
5.Tractionlever14.Electric-startplug-in
6.Fuel-tankcap
15.Snow-cleanouttool
7.Oil-lltube/dipstick
16.Headlight
8.Chutedeector17.Wheel-clutchlever(2)
9.Dischargechute
ST
OP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
G016500
Figure21
1.Primer5.Throttle
2.Ignitionswitch
6.Oil-drainplug
3.Choke
7.Recoil-starthandle
4.Fuel-shutoffvalve
11
Figure22
1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)
Operation
BeforeOperation
Safety
•Useextensioncordsandreceptaclesasspeciedby
themanufacturerforallmachineswithelectric-starting
motors.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutwearingadequate
wintergarments.Avoidloosettingclothingthatcanget
caughtinmovingparts.Wearsubstantial,slip-resistant
footwearthatwillimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.
•Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeprotectionduring
operationorwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepairto
protectyoureyesfromforeignobjectsthatthemachine
maythrow.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe
machineandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires,
andotherforeignobjects.
•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,illegible,or
lost,repairorreplaceitbeforebeginningoperation.Also,
tightenanyloosefasteners.
FillingtheFuelTank
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline
withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating
method).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE
byvolumeisacceptable.
•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15
orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume.
Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessyouuseafuelstabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwithgasoline
lessthan30daysold.
Figure23
1.Donotllabovethebottomofthetankneck.
DuringOperation
Safety
•Rotatingaugerbladescaninjurengersorhands.
Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthedischarge
openingwhileoperatingthemachine.Keepyourface,
hands,feet,andanyotherpartofyourbodyor
clothingawayfrommovingorrotatingparts.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareaswhere
propertydamagecanoccur.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.Alwaysbe
sureofyourfooting,andkeeparmholdonthehandles.
Walk;neverrun.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor
light.
•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupwiththe
machine.
•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepowertothe
rotorblades.
•Donotattempttoclearsnowfromagravelorcrushed
rocksurface.Thisproductisintendedforuseonlyon
pavedsurfaces.
•Donotusethemachineonaroof.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengine
isrunning(exceptwhenspecicallyrecommendedby
manufacturer).
12
•Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,remove
theignitionkey(electricstartonly),thoroughlyinspect
themachineforanydamage,andrepairthedamage
beforestartingandoperatingthemachine.
•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,shutoff
theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.
•Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting
theengineandfortransportingthemachineinorout
ofthebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaustfumes
aredangerous.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto
clearsnowattoofastarate.
•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeplugging
itintoapowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,donot
usethatcord.Replacethedamagedcordimmediately.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenotstarting
themachine.
StartingtheEngine
1.Checktheengine-oillevel;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page19).
2.Turnthefuel-shutoffvalve1/4turncounterclockwise
toopenit(Figure24).
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Figure24
3.Inserttheignitionkeyallthewayin(Figure25).
1
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Figure25
1.Ignitionkey
4.Firmlypushintheprimerwithyourthumbasindicated
bythetablebelow,holdingtheprimerinforasecond
beforereleasingiteachtime(Figure26).
Temperature
SuggestedNumberof
Primes
Above-18°C(0°F)
3
-23°Cto-18°C(-10°Fto0°F)
4
Below-23°C(-10°F)
6
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Figure26
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5.MovethechoketotheCHOKEposition(Figure27).
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Figure27
6.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition(Figure28).
STOP
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Figure28
7.Startthemachinebypullingtherecoil-starthandleor
pressingtheelectric-startbutton(Figure29).
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Figure29
1.Electric-startbutton3.Recoil-starthandle
2.Electric-startplug-in
Tousetheelectricstarter(electricstartonly),connect
apowercordtotheelectric-startplug-inrstand
thentoapowersourcewitharesidual-currentdevice
(RCD).UseonlyaH05VV-ForH05RN-Fpowercord
recommendedforoutdoorusethatisnotlongerthan
15m(fora1.0mm²cord)or30m(fora1.5mm²cord).
Important:Donotuseawornordamagedpower
cord.
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,
causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbefore
usingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,
donotusethatcord.Replaceorrepairthe
damagedcordimmediately.Contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforassistance.
Important:Topreventdamagingtheelectric
starter,runitinshortcycles(5secondson,
5secondsoff),nomorethan10times.Ifthe
enginestilldoesnotstart,takethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
8.Disconnectthepowercordfromthepoweroutletrst
andthenfromthemachine(electricstartonly).
9.Allowtheenginetowarmup;graduallymovethe
choketowardtheRUNposition.Waitfortheengineto
runsmoothlybeforeeachchokeadjustment.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoa
poweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystart
themachineandinjurepeopleordamage
property.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine.
14
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.MovethethrottletotheSLOWposition,andthento
theSTOPposition(Figure30)toshutofftheengine.
Theenginecanalsobestoppedbypullingtheignition
keyoutwardtothemiddleposition.
STOP
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Figure30
2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Removetheignitionkeytopreventaccidentalstarting.
4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebyrotatingitclockwise
(Figure31).
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Figure31
5.Pulltherecoil-starthandle3or4times.
Note:Thishelpspreventtherecoilstarterfrom
freezingup.
OperatingtheTractionDrive
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,the
machinemaymoveinthedirectionoppositeof
whatyouintended,causinginjuryand/orproperty
damage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary;referto9Checkingthe
OperationoftheTractionDrive(page10)formore
information.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetraction
leverisinthereleasedposition,checkthetractioncable;
refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheTractionCable
(page20)ortakethemachinetoanAuthorizedService
Dealerforservice.
Important:Tooperatethetractiondrive,youmust
operatethemachinewiththeself-propelfeature
engaged.RefertoFreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-propel
Drive.
1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft(traction)
levertothehandgrip(Figure32).
Figure32
2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetractionlever.
15
UsingtheWheel-ClutchLevers
Thewheel-clutchleversallowyoutomomentarilydisengage
thedrivetooneorbothwheelswiththetraction-drivelever
stillengaged.Thisenablesyoutoturnandmaneuverthe
machineeasily.
Note:Holdingdownthetractionleveragainstthehandle
engagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.
Toturnthemachinetotheright,liftupontheright
wheel-clutchleverandsqueezeittowardthehandle(Figure
33).
Figure33
Note:Thisdisengagesthedrivetotherightwheelwhile
theleftwheelcontinuesdriving,andthemachineturnsto
theright.
Note:Similarly,squeezingtheleftwheel-clutchleverturns
themachinetotheleft.
Whenyoucompletetheturn,releasethewheel-clutchlever,
andthedrivere-engagesbothwheels(Figure34).
Figure34
Momentarilysqueezingandreleasingtheleftorright
wheel-clutchleveralsoallowsforsteeringadjustmentstokeep
themachinegoinginastraightline,especiallyindeepsnow.
Squeezingbothwheel-clutchleverssimultaneouslydisengages
thedrivetobothwheels.Thisenablesyoutomanuallymove
themachinebackwardwithoutstoppingtoshiftitintoa
reversegear.Italsoallowsyoutomaneuverandtransportthe
machinemoreeasilywhentheengineisnotrunning.
OperatingtheSpeedSelector
Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reversegears.
Tochangespeeds,releasethetractionleverandshiftthe
speed-selectorlevertothedesiredposition(Figure35).The
leverlocksinanotchateachspeedselection.
Figure35
OperatingtheAuger/Impeller
Drive
1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeezetheright
(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip(Figure36).
Figure36
2.Tostoptheaugerandimpeller,releasetherightlever.
Important:Whenyouengageboththe
auger/impellerleverandthetractionlever,the
tractionleverlockstheauger/impellerleverdown,
freeingyourrighthand.Toreleasebothlevers,
simplyreleasetheleft(traction)lever.
3.Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotatewhen
youreleasetheauger/impellerlever,donotoperate
themachine.Checktheauger/impellercablereferto
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive(page16)and
adjustitifnecessary.Otherwise,takethemachineto
anAuthorizedDealerforservice.
WARNING
Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotate
whenyoureleasetheauger/impellerlever,you
couldseriouslyinjureyourselforothers.
Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
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OperatingtheQuickStick®
HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStickto
movethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.Releasethe
triggercaptolockthedischargechuteandchutedeector
intoposition(Figure37).
Figure37
MovingtheDischargeChute
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick
tothelefttomovethedischargechutetotheleft;movethe
QuickSticktotherighttomovethedischargechutetothe
right(Figure38).
Figure38
•Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe
Discharge-ChuteLatch(page23).
•Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasitdoestothe
right,ensurethatthecableisroutedtotheinsideofthe
handles.Referto1InstallingtheUpperHandle(page6).
•Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyourelease
thetriggercap,refertoAdjustingtheDischarge-Chute
Latch(page23).
MovingtheChuteDeector
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuickStick
forwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveitrearwardtoraise
thechutedeector(Figure39).
Figure39
UncloggingtheDischarge
Chute
WARNING
Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno
snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the
dischargechutemaybeclogged.
Neveruseyourhandstoclearacloggeddischarge
chute.Thiscouldresultinpersonalinjury.
•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayintheoperating
positionandreleasetheleft(traction)lever.While
runningtheauger/impeller,pushdownonthehandlesto
raisethefrontofthemachineafewcentimeters(inches)
offthepavement.Thenliftthehandlesquicklytobump
thefrontofthemachineonthepavement.Repeatif
necessaryuntilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge
chute.
•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechutebybumping
thefrontofthemachine,shutofftheengine,waitfor
allmovingpartstostop,andusethesnow-cleanout
tool;neveruseyourhand.
Important:Uncloggingthedischargechuteby
bumpingthefrontofthemachineonthepavement
maycausetheskidstomove.Adjusttheskidsand
tightentheskidboltssecurely.
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OperatingTips
DANGER
Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpellerand
augercanrotateandcutofforinjurehandsandfeet.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,shut
offtheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.Disconnectthewirefromthespark
plugandkeepitawayfromtheplugtoprevent
someonefromaccidentallystartingtheengine.
•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge
chute;refertoUncloggingtheDischargeChute
(page17).Ifnecessary,usethesnow-cleanout
tool,notyourhands,toremoveanobstruction
fromthedischargechute.
•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.
•Keepface,hands,feet,andanyotherpartof
yourbodyorclothingawayfromconcealed,
moving,orrotatingparts.
WARNING
Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother
foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto
youorbystanders.
•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofallobjects
thattheaugerscouldpickupandthrow.
•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthearea
ofoperation.
•AlwayssetthethrottletotheFASTpositionwhen
throwingsnow .
•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthewheelsslip,
shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthemachine
intoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuestorideup,liftup
onthehandles.
AfterOperation
Safety
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltankinsidea
buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,suchashot
waterheaters,spaceheaters,orclothesdryers.Allowthe
enginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,referto
Storage(page25)forimportantdetails.
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsandmoving
partsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessiveforcewhen
tryingtooperatefrozencontrols.Ifyouhavedifculty
operatinganycontrolorpart,starttheengineandletit
runforafewminutes.
•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunforafew
minutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing.Engage
theauger/impellertoclearanyremainingsnowfrom
insidethehousing.RotatetheQuickSticktopreventit
fromfreezing.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andremovealliceandsnowfromthe
machine.
•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoil-starthandleseveral
timesandpushtheelectric-startbuttononcetoprevent
therecoilstarterandelectricstarterfromfreezingup.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst2hours
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary.
Aftertherst5hours
•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
Every50hours
•Changetheengineoil.Changetheengineoilevery25operatinghourswhen
operatingtheengineunderaheavyload.
Every100hours
•Replacethesparkplug.
Yearly
•Checktheskidsandscraperandadjustthemifnecessary.
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Checktheauger-gearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto116to137kPa(17to20psi).
•Runtheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorattheendoftheseason.
•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/or
theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.
Important:Youcanndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyourmachineatwww.Toro.com.
MaintenanceSafety
Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbeforeperformingany
maintenanceonthemachine:
•Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service,or
adjustment,shutofftheengineandremovethekey.If
majorrepairsareeverneeded,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafeworking
condition.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
•PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.RefertoReplacing
theSparkPlug(page23).
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe
engine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,thenfullyinstall
thedipstick.
2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel(Figure40).
IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick,
addoil.RefertoChangingtheEngineOil(page22).
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1
2
Figure40
1.Full2.Addoil
CheckingandAdjustingthe
SkidsandScraper
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheskidsandscraperand
adjustthemifnecessary.
Checktheskidstoensurethattheaugerdoesnotcontact
thepavedorgravelsurface.Adjusttheskidsasneededto
compensateforwear.
1.Checkthetirepressure.Referto7CheckingtheTire
Pressure(page10).
2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstotheauger
sidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddowneasily(Figure
41).
Figure41
1.1.3cm(1/2inch)
3.Supportthesideplatessothattheyareatleast1/2
inch(1.3cm)abovealevelsurface.
Important:Theaugerbladesmustbesupported
abovethegroundbytheskids.
4.Ensurethatthescraperis3mm(1/8inch)aboveand
paralleltoalevelsurface.
Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,oruneven,
adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.Forgravelsurfaces,
adjusttheskidsfurtherdowntopreventthemachine
frompickinguprocks.
5.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwiththe
ground.
6.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe
augersides.
Note:Toquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen,
supportthescraper3mm(1/8inch)offthepavement,
thenadjusttheskidsdowntothepavement.
Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,youcan
turnthemoverandsettheunusedsidetowardthe
pavement.
CheckingandAdjustingthe
TractionCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe
tractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor
replaceitifnecessary.
Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreversespeeds
oritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever,adjustthe
tractioncable.
Withthetractionleverdisengaged,checkthepininthe
elongatedslotintheleftsideofthemachineabovethetire.
Thereshouldbeagapof1to1.5mm(1/32to1/16inch)
fromthefrontoftheslottothefrontedgeofthepin(Figure
42).
Figure42
1.Pin
2.1to1.5mm(1/32to1/16inch)
Iftheleft(traction)cableisnotproperlyadjusted,dothe
followingsteps:
1.Loosenthejamnut.
2.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthepinuntil
itisthepropergapfromthefrontedgeoftheslot.
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Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 1028 OXE Snowthrower User manual

Power Max Heavy Duty 1028 OXE Snowthrower
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Power Max Heavy Duty 1028 OXE Snowthrower
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