Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 1428 OHXE Snowthrower User manual

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FormNo.3439-141RevA

PowerMax

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HeavyDuty1428OHXEand1432

OHXESnowthrower

ModelNo.38860—SerialNo.406320000andUp

ModelNo.38865—SerialNo.406320000andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential

homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforremoving

snowfrompavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysand

sidewalks,andothersurfacesfortrafconresidential

orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor

removingmaterialsotherthansnow.Usingthis

productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould

provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid

injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor

operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

Visitwww.T oro.comforproductsafetyandoperation

trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding

adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,or

additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService

DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel

andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1

identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace

provided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if

equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother

productinformation.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas

safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol

(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause

seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe

recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation

worthyofspecialattention.

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean

directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct

specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove

1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensure

thattheHighAltitudeKithasbeeninstalled

sothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPAemission

regulations.TheHighAltitudeKitincreases

engineperformancewhilepreventingspark-plug

fouling,hardstarting,andincreasedemissions.

Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attachthe

high-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe

machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService

DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand

high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocate

adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite

atwww.Toro.comorcontactourToroCustomer

CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour

EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.Remove

thekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengineto

itsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe

engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperatean

enginethathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitude

8111LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420

Registeratwww.T oro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedintheUSA

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useatloweraltitudes;otherwise,youcould

overheatanddamagetheengine.

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas

beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe

followinglabel(Figure3).

decal127-9363

Figure3

Contents

Introduction...............................................................1

Safety.......................................................................3

GeneralSafety...................................................3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3

Setup........................................................................5

1CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.........................5

2CheckingtheTirePressure..............................5

3CheckingtheSkidsandScraper......................5

4CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction

Drive...............................................................5

5ExtendingtheDriftBreakers............................7

ProductOverview.....................................................8

Specications....................................................8

Attachments/Accessories...................................8

Operation..................................................................9

BeforeOperation...................................................9

BeforeOperationSafety.....................................9

FillingtheFuelTank............................................9

DuringOperation...................................................9

DuringOperationSafety.....................................9

StartingtheEngine...........................................10

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................12

OperatingtheHandwarmers.............................12

OperatingtheTractionDrive.............................12

UsingtheWheel-ClutchLevers.........................13

OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................13

OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................14

OperatingtheQuickStick®...............................14

ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................14

OperatingTips.................................................15

AfterOperation....................................................15

AfterOperationSafety......................................15

PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................15

Maintenance...........................................................16

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........16

MaintenanceSafety..........................................16

PreparingforMaintenance...............................16

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................17

CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper.........................................................17

CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction

Cable............................................................17

CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller

Cable............................................................18

CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............19

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................19

ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................20

ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................21

ReplacingtheHeadlight....................................22

Storage...................................................................22

StorageSafety..................................................22

StoringtheMachine..........................................22

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................23

Troubleshooting......................................................24

2

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith

ENISO8437specications.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand

feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety

instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.

Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows

howtouseit,knowshowtoshutofftheengine

quickly,andunderstandsthewarnings.

•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe

operatingpositionforanyreason.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingparts

onthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand

working.

•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep

bystanders,especiallysmallchildren,outofthe

operatingarea.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea

ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

x 3

1

2

3

4

5

120-9805

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1.Insertthekey.

2.Primetheengine3times.

3.Engagethechoke.

4.Pullthestartercord.

5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.

decal121-6817

121-6817

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,impeller

andauger—keepbystandersaway.

3

decal121-6847

121-6847

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofthengersorhand,

impeller—donotplaceyourhandinthechute;shutoffthe

enginebeforeusingthetooltoclearthechute.

decal131-6487

131-6487

1.Engine—shutoff

3.Fast

2.Slow

decal136-7825

136-7825

1.Fuel

2.Fuelshutoff

decal138-0650

138-0650

1.Squeezethelowerlevertoturnleft.5.Cutting/dismembermentofngersorhand,impeller

blade—keepawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand

shieldsinplace;removethekeyfromtheignitionbefore

servicingthemachine.

2.Squeezetheupperlevertoengagethetractiondrive.

6.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

3.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.7.Squeezetheupperlevertoengagetheimpeller.

4.Cutting/dismembermentofngersorhand,impellerblade—do

notplaceyourhandinthechute;shutofftheenginebefore

usingthetooltoclearthechute.

8.Squeezethelowerlevertoturnright.

4

Setup

1

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheenginecrankcase.Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoillevel

andaddoilifnecessary.

RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page17).

2

CheckingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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3

CheckingtheSkidsand

Scraper

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper(page17).

5

4

CheckingtheOperationof

theTractionDrive

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,

themachinemaymoveinthedirection

oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury

and/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit

properly,ifnecessary.

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine

(page10).

2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto

OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page13).

3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip

(Figure5).

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Figure5

Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthe

machinedoesnotmoveormovesforward,

completethefollowing:

A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe

engine.

B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe

speed-selectorlever.

C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)on

thespeed-controlrod.

D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector

lever.

4.Releasethetractionlever.

5.MovethespeedselectortoPosition1;referto

OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page13).

6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip

(Figure5).

Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthe

machinedoesnotmoveormovesrearward,

completethefollowing:

A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe

engine.

B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe

speed-selectorlever.

C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)

onthespeed-controlrod.

D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector

lever.

7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthis

procedureuntilnoadjustmentsarerequired.

Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe

tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe

tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting

theTractionCable(page17)ortakethemachine

toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

6

5

ExtendingtheDriftBreakers

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Extendthedriftbreakersasneeded.

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7

ProductOverview

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Figure7

1.Handgrip(2)

10.Dischargechute

2.Auger/impellerlever11.Driftbreaker(2)

3.Speed-selectorlever12.Scraper

4.Handwarmerswitch13.Auger

5.Tractionlever

14.Skid(2)

6.QuickStick®

discharge-chutecontrol

15.Headlight

7.Fuel-tankcap16.Electric-startbutton

8.Oil-lltube/dipstick

17.Electric-startplug-in

9.Chutedeector18.Wheel-clutchlever(2)

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Figure8

1.Primer5.Throttle

2.Key

6.Oil-drainplug

3.Choke

7.Recoil-starthandle

4.Fuel-shutoffvalve

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Figure9

1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)

Specications

ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight

170.6kg74cm

38860

(376lb)

160cm

(29

inches)

114cm

173.3kg84cm

38865

(382lb)

(63

inches)

(33

inches)

(45

inches)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand

accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine

toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact

yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro

distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall

approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety

certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro

replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement

partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers

couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe

productwarranty.

8

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Forelectric-startmodelsonly:Useextension

cordsandreceptaclesasspeciedinthemanual.

Inspecttheelectricalcordbeforepluggingitinto

apowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,replace

it.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot

startingthemachine.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant

footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong

hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwearloose

jewelry.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe

machine,andremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,

wires,andotherforeignobjects.

•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,

illegible,ormissing,repairorreplaceitbefore

beginningoperation.Also,tightenanyloose

fasteners.

•Adjustthecollectorhousingheighttocleara

gravelorcrushed-rocksurface.

FuelSafety

Fuelisextremelyammableandexplosive.Areor

explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers.

•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachineontheground

beforelling,notinavehicleoronanobject.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.

Replacethefuelcapsecurelyandwipeupspills.

•Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan

openameorsparks.

•Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer,outofthe

reachofchildren.

•Whenfuelisinthetank,tipthemachineonlyas

directedintheinstructions.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.

FillingtheFuelTank

TypeUnleadedgasoline

Minimumoctanerating

87(US)or91(research

octane;outsidetheUS)

Ethanol

Nomorethan10%byvolume

MethanolNone

MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl

ether)

Lessthan15%byvolume

OilDonotaddtothefuel

Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel

fromareputablesource.

FillthefueltankasshowninFigure10;donotll

abovethebottomofthefueltankneck.

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Figure10

Important:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythe

quantityoffuelthatyouexpecttousein30days.

Otherwise,addfuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh

fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizer/conditioner

manufacturer.

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe

machineandalwaysuseastickorthe

snow-cleanouttool(ifprovided).

•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe

dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.

Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart

ofyourbodyorclothingawayfrommovingor

rotatingparts.

•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas

wherepropertydamagecanoccur.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat

causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty

damagemayoccur.

•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,

especiallywhenoperatingthemachineinreverse.

9

•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm

holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe

machineonaslope.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility

orlight.

•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupthe

machine.

•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepower

totheauger.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe

machineonorcrossinggraveldrives,walks,or

roads.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile

theengineisrunning,exceptasdirectedinthe

instructions.

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,

removethekey,andinspectthemachinefor

damage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingthe

machine.

•Ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally,shutoff

theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.

•Donotruntheengineindoors;exhaustfumesare

dangerous.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby

attemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.

•Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore

startingtheengine.

•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe

operatingposition,beforeclearingorunclogging

thecollector,impeller,ordischargechute,and

whenmakinganyrepairs,adjustments,or

inspections.

•Neveroperatethemachineathightransport

speedsonslipperysurfaces.

StartingtheEngine

UsingElectricStart

Note:T ousetheelectricstarter(electric-startmodelsonly),connectapowercordtotheplug-inrstand

thentoapoweroutlet.Useacertied1.3mm²extensioncordrecommendedforoutdoorusethatisnot

longerthan15m(50ft).

WARNING

Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,causingashockorre.

Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeusingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,do

notuseit.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcordimmediately.ContactanAuthorizedService

Dealerforassistance.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapoweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe

machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty.

Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenotstartingthemachine.

10

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Figure11

UsingRecoilStart

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Figure12

11

ShuttingOfftheEngine

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Figure13

Operatingthe

Handwarmers

Operatethehandwarmersasfollows:

•PresstheswitchtotheONpositiontoturnonthe

handwarmers.

•PresstheswitchtotheOFFpositiontoturnoffthe

handwarmers.

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Figure14

1.On/Offswitch3.OFFposition

2.ONposition

OperatingtheTraction

Drive

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,

themachinemaymoveinthedirection

oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury

and/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjust

itproperly,ifnecessary;referto4Checking

theOperationoftheTractionDrive(page5)

formoreinformation.

Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe

tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe

tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting

theTractionCable(page17)ortakethemachine

toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft

(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure15).

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Figure15

2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetraction

lever.

12

UsingtheWheel-Clutch

Levers

Thewheel-clutchleversallowyoutomomentarily

disengagethedriveto1orbothwheelswiththe

traction-driveleverstillengaged.Thisenablesyouto

turnandmaneuverthemachineeasily.

Note:Holdingdownthetractionleveragainstthe

handleengagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.

Toturnthemachinetotheright,liftuptheright

wheel-clutchleverandsqueezeittowardthehandle

(Figure16).

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Figure16

Note:Thisdisengagesthedrivetotherightwheel

whiletheleftwheelcontinuesdriving,andthemachine

turnstotheright.

Note:Similarly,squeezingtheleftwheel-clutchlever

turnsthemachinetotheleft.

Whenyoucompletetheturn,releasethewheel-clutch

lever,andthedrivere-engagesbothwheels(Figure

17).

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Figure17

Momentarilysqueezingandreleasingtheleftorright

wheel-clutchleveralsoallowsforsteeringadjustments

tokeepthemachinegoinginastraightline,especially

indeepsnow.

Squeezingbothwheel-clutchleverssimultaneously

disengagesthedrivetobothwheels.Thisenables

youtomanuallymovethemachinebackwardwithout

stoppingtoshiftitintoareversegear.Italsoallows

youtomaneuverandtransportthemachinemore

easilywhentheengineisnotrunning.

OperatingtheSpeed

Selector

Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reverse

gears.T ochangespeeds,releasethetractionlever

andshiftthespeed-selectorlevertothedesired

position(Figure18).Theleverlocksinanotchat

eachspeedselection.

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Figure18

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Operatingthe

Auger/ImpellerDrive

1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeeze

theright(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip

(Figure19).

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Figure19

2.Tostoptheaugerandimpeller,releasetheright

lever.

Important:Whenyouengageboththe

auger/impellerleverandthetractionlever,

thetractionleverlockstheauger/impeller

leverdown,freeingyourrighthand.To

releasebothlevers,simplyreleasetheleft

(traction)lever.

3.Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotatewhen

youreleasetheauger/impellerlever,donot

operatethemachine.Checktheauger/impeller

cable;refertoCheckingandAdjustingthe

Auger/ImpellerCable(page18)andadjustitif

necessary.Otherwise,takethemachinetoan

AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

WARNING

Iftheaugerandimpellercontinue

torotatewhenyoureleasethe

auger/impellerlever,youcouldseriously

injureyourselforothers.

Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan

AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

OperatingtheQuickStick®

Note:Fullypresstheblueknobtoreleasethelatch

andoperatetheQuickStick®.

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Figure20

ClearingaClogged

DischargeChute

WARNING

Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno

snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the

dischargechutemaybeclogged.

Neveruseyourhandstoclearaclogged

dischargechute.Thiscouldresultinpersonal

injury.

•Tounclogthedischargechute,stayinthe

operatingpositionandreleasetheleft(traction)

lever.Whilerunningtheauger/impeller,pushdown

onthehandlestoraisethefrontofthemachinea

fewcentimeters(inches)offthepavement.Then

liftthehandlesquicklytobumpthefrontofthe

machineonthepavement.Repeatifnecessary

untilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge

chute.

•Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechuteby

bumpingthefrontofthemachine,shutoffthe

14

engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and

usethesnow-cleanouttool(Figure9).

Important:Uncloggingthedischargechute

bybumpingthefrontofthemachineonthe

pavementmaycausetheskidstomove.Adjust

theskidsandtightentheskidboltssecurely;

refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper(page17).

OperatingTips

DANGER

Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpeller

andaugerrotateandcaninjureoramputate

handsorfeet.

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,

troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,

shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving

partstostop.Disconnectthewirefrom

thesparkplugandkeepitawayfromthe

plugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally

startingtheengine.

•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge

chute;refertoClearingaClogged

DischargeChute(page14).Usethe

snow-cleanouttool(Figure10),notyour

hands,toremoveanobstructionfromthe

dischargechute.

•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfrom

thedischargeopeningwhileoperatingthe

machine.

•Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyother

partofyourbodyorclothingawayfrom

concealed,moving,orrotatingparts.

WARNING

Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother

foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonal

injurytoyouorbystanders.

•Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofall

objectsthattheaugercouldpickupand

throw.

•Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthe

areaofoperation.

•AlwayssetthethrottletotheFASTpositionwhen

throwingsnow.

•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthe

wheelsslip,shiftthemachineintoalowergear.

•Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthe

machineintoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuesto

rideup,liftuponthehandles.

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel

tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare

present,suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters,

orclothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore

storingthemachineinanyenclosure.

•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30

days,refertoStorage(page22)forimportant

information.

•Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowing

snowtopreventfreeze-upofthecollectorand

impeller.

PreventingFreeze-upafter

Use

•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand

movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessive

forcewhentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.

Ifyouhavedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart,

starttheengineandletitrunforafewminutes.

•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunfor

afewminutestopreventmovingpartsfrom

freezing.Engagetheauger/impellertoclearany

remainingsnowfrominsidethehousing.Rotate

theQuickSticktopreventitfromfreezing.Shutoff

theengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and

removealliceandsnowfromthemachine.

•Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoil-starthandle

severaltimesandpushtheelectric-startbutton

oncetopreventtherecoilstarterandelectric

starterfromfreezingup.

15

Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Aftertherst2hours

•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary.

Aftertherst5hours

•Changetheengineoil.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

Every100hours

•Replacethesparkplug.

Yearly

•Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary.

•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

•Checktheauger-gearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.

•Changetheengineoil.

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto116to137kPa(17to20psi).

•Drainthefuelandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetoratthe

endoftheseason.

•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/or

theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.

MaintenanceSafety

Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbefore

performinganymaintenanceonthemachine:

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe

operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool

beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhileperformingan

adjustmentorrepairtoprotectyoureyesfrom

foreignobjectsthatthemachinemaythrow.

•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper

tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafe

workingcondition.

•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.

PurchaseonlygenuineT ororeplacementparts

andaccessories.

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostop.

3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.Referto

ReplacingtheSparkPlug(page20).

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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

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CheckingandAdjustingthe

SkidsandScraper

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheskidsand

thescraperandadjustthemif

necessary.

Checktheskidsandthescrapertoensurethatthe

augerdoesnotcontactthepavedorgravelsurface.

Adjusttheskidsandthescraperasneededto

compensateforwear.

1.Checkthetirepressure;referto2Checkingthe

TirePressure(page5).

2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe

augersidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddown

easily.

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Figure22

1.3mm(1/8inch)

Important:Theaugerbladesmustbe

supportedabovethegroundbytheskids.

3.Ensurethatthescraperis3mm(1/8inch)above

andparalleltoalevelsurface.

Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,or

uneven,adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.For

gravelsurfaces,adjusttheskidsfurtherdownto

preventthemachinefrompickinguprocks.

4.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwith

theground.

5.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskids

totheaugersides.

Note:Toquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen,

supportthescraper3mm(1/8inch)offthe

pavement,thenadjusttheskidsdowntothe

pavement.

Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,

youcanturnthemoverandsettheunusedside

towardthepavement.

CheckingandAdjustingthe

TractionCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspect

thetractioncableandadjustitif

necessary.

Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor

replaceitifnecessary.

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Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreverse

speedsoritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever,

adjustthetractioncable.

Withthetractionleverdisengaged,ensurethatthe

bottomofthetraction-cablebracketistouchingthe

frameofthemachine(Figure21).

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Figure23

Ifthebottomofthetraction-cablebracketisnot

touchingtheframeofthemachine,theleft(traction)

cableisnotproperlyadjusted.

Toadjustthetractioncable,dothefollowing:

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletountilthe

cableistaughtandthebottomofthebracket

touchestheframeofthemachine.

3.Tightenthejamnut(Figure24).

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Figure24

1.Jamnut2.Turnbuckle

CheckingandAdjustingthe

Auger/ImpellerCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe

auger/impellercableandadjustitif

necessary.

Yearly—Inspecttheauger/impellercableand

adjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

1.Removethe2screwsthatareholdingthebelt

coverinplace(Figure25).

2.Removethebeltcover(Figure25).

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Figure25

3.Withtheauger/impellerleverdisengaged,

ensurethatthegapbetweentheaugerclutch

armandtheframeofthemachineis1.5mm

(1/16inch)asshowninFigure26.

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Figure26

1.1.5mm(1/16inch)

3.Augerclutcharm

2.Frame

4.Iftheauger/impellercableisnotproperly

adjusted,dothefollowingsteps:

5.Loosenthejamnut(Figure27).

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Figure27

1.Jamnut2.Turnbuckle

6.Loosenortightentheturnbucklethatadjuststhe

tensiononthecable(Figure27).

7.Adjusttheturnbuckleuntilyouobtaintheproper

gap.

8.Tightenthejamnut.

9.Insertthe2screwsthatyoupreviouslyremoved

onthebeltcover.

10.Iftheauger/impellercableisproperlyadjusted

butaproblemremains,contactanAuthorized

ServiceDealer.

Checkingthe

Auger-Gearbox-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheauger-gearbox

oilandaddoilifnecessary.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Cleantheareaaroundthepipeplugandremove

thepipeplugfromthegearbox(Figure28).

Note:Ifneeded,useplierstoassistinremoving

thepipeplug.

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Figure28

3.Checktheoillevelusingasuitablemeasuring

device,suchasacleancabletie.Theoilshould

beapproximately3.8cm(1.5inches)belowthe

lleropening(Figure29).

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Figure29

4.Iftheoillevelislow,addGL-5orGL-6,SAE

85-95EPgearoillubricanttothegearbox,then

checktheoillevelagain.

Note:Donotusesyntheticoil.

5.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours—Changethe

engineoil.

Yearly—Changetheengineoil.

Ifpossible,runtheengineforafewminutesbefore

changingtheoilbecausewarmoilowsbetterand

carriesmorecontaminants.

Engineoilcapacity

0.95L(32oz)*

OilviscosityRefertoFigure31.

APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher

*Thereisresidualoilinthecrankcaseafteryoudrain

theoil.Donotpourtheentirecapacityofoilintothe

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