Toro Power TRX Commercial 1432 OHXE Snowthrower User guide

Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
Power TRX Commercial 1432 OHXE Snowthrower
Category
Snow throwers
Type
User guide

This manual is also suitable for

CV
FormNo.3439-524RevA
PowerTRX
™
Commercial1428OHXEand1432
OHXESnowthrower
ModelNo.38890—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.38891—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownersandprofessional,hiredoperators.It
isdesignedprimarilyforremovingsnowfrompaved
surfaces,suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks,and
othersurfacesfortrafconresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforremovingmaterials
otherthansnow.Usingthisproductforpurposes
otherthanitsintendedusecouldprovedangerousto
youandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.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.
g323172
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
g000502
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
©2020—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
*3439-524*A
useatloweraltitudes;otherwise,youcould
overheatanddamagetheengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas
beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe
followinglabel(Figure3).
decal127-9363
Figure3
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................2
GeneralSafety...................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3
Setup........................................................................5
1CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.........................5
2CheckingtheSkidsandScraper......................5
3CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction
Drive...............................................................5
4ExtendingtheDriftBreakers............................6
ProductOverview.....................................................7
Specications....................................................7
Attachments/Accessories...................................7
Operation..................................................................8
BeforeOperation...................................................8
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................8
FillingtheFuelTank............................................8
DuringOperation...................................................8
DuringOperationSafety.....................................8
StartingtheEngine.............................................9
ShuttingOfftheEngine......................................11
OperatingtheHandwarmers..............................11
OperatingtheAuger-HeightLever.....................11
OperatingtheTractionDrive.............................12
UsingtheWheel-ClutchLevers.........................12
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................12
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................13
OperatingtheQuickStick®...............................13
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................13
OperatingTips.................................................14
AfterOperation....................................................14
AfterOperationSafety......................................14
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................14
Maintenance...........................................................15
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........15
MaintenanceSafety..........................................15
PreparingforMaintenance...............................15
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................16
CheckingandAdjustingtheAugerSkidsand
Scraper.........................................................16
CheckingandAdjustingtheTrack
Skids.............................................................17
CheckingandAdjustingtheTrack
Tension.........................................................17
CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction
Cable............................................................18
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable............................................................19
CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............19
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................20
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................21
ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................21
ReplacingtheHeadlight....................................22
Storage...................................................................22
StorageSafety..................................................22
StoringtheMachine..........................................22
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................23
Troubleshooting......................................................24
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSI/OPEIB71.3specications.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.
Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows
howtouseit,knowshowtoshutofftheengine
quickly,andunderstandsthewarnings.
•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe
operatingpositionforanyreason.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingparts
onthemachine.
2
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
working.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystanders,especiallysmallchildren,outofthe
operatingarea.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
x 3
1
2
3
4
5
120-9805
decal120-9805
120-9805
1.Insertthekey.
2.Primetheengine3times.
3.Engagethechoke.
4.Pullthestartercord.
5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.
decal121-6817
121-6817
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,impeller
andauger—keepbystandersaway.
decal121-6847
121-6847
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofthengersorhand,
impeller—donotplaceyourhandinthechute;shutoffthe
enginebeforeusingthetooltoclearthechute.
decal131-6487
131-6487
1.Engine—shutoff
3.Fast
2.Slow
decal133-8061
133-8061
3
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-Oil
Level
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheengine
crankcase.Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoil
levelandaddoilifnecessary.
RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page16).
2
CheckingtheSkidsand
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheAugerSkidsand
Scraper(page16).
3
CheckingtheOperationof
theTractionDrive
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,
themachinemaymoveinthedirection
oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury
and/orpropertydamage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary.
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine
(page9).
2.Pullthespeedselectorslightlyoutoftheneutral
position;refertoOperatingtheSpeedSelector
(page12).
3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip
(Figure4).
g322974
Figure4
Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthe
machinedoesnotmoveormovesforward,
completethefollowing:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe
engine.
B.Loosenthe2nutsonthespeedcable
restingonthespeed-selector-leverbracket,
locatedunderthecontrolpanel(Figure5).
5
g326129
Figure5
1.Nutsonthespeedcable
C.Pullthecabledownward.
D.Tightenthe2nuts.
4.Releasethetractionlever.
5.Pushthespeedselectorslightlyoutofthe
neutralposition;refertoOperatingtheSpeed
Selector(page12).
6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip
(Figure4).
Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthe
machinedoesnotmoveormovesrearward,
completethefollowing:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe
engine.
B.Loosenthe2nutsonthespeedcable
restingonthespeed-selector-leverbracket,
locatedunderthecontrolpanel(Figure5).
C.Pushthecableupward.
D.Tightenthe2nuts.
7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthis
procedureuntilnoadjustmentsarerequired.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe
tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe
tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting
theTractionCable(page18)ortakethemachine
toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
4
ExtendingtheDriftBreakers
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Extendthedriftbreakersasneeded.
g258084
6
ProductOverview
g323249
Figure7
1.Handgrip(2)
11.Dischargechute
2.Auger/impellerlever12.Driftbreaker(2)
3.Auger-heightlever
13.Scraper
4.Speed-selectorlever
14.Auger
5.Handwarmerswitch
15.Skid(2)
6.Tractionlever16.Headlight
7.QuickStick®
discharge-chutecontrol
17.Electric-startbutton
8.Fuel-tankcap18.Electric-startplug-in
9.Oil-lltube/dipstick
19.Recoil-starthandle
10.Chutedeector20.Wheel-clutchlever(2)
g016500
Figure8
1.Primer5.Throttle
2.Key
6.Oil-drainplug
3.Choke
7.Recoil-starthandle
4.Fuel-shutoffvalve
g004217
Figure9
1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)
Specications
ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight
138kg74cm
38890
(304lb)
160cm
(29
inches)
114cm
141kg84cm
38891
(311lb)
(63
inches)
(33
inches)
(45
inches)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
7
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.
g216203
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.
8
•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:Tousetheelectricstarter(electric-startmodelsonly),connectapowercordtotheplug-inrstandthen
toapoweroutlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextensioncordrecommendedforoutdoorusethatisnot
longerthan15m(50ft).
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeusingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,do
notuseit.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcordimmediately.ContactanAuthorizedService
Dealerforassistance.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapoweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe
machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenotstartingthemachine.
9
g323193
Figure11
UsingRecoilStart
g260415
Figure12
10
ShuttingOfftheEngine
g252411
Figure13
Operatingthe
Handwarmers
Operatethehandwarmersasfollows:
•PresstheswitchtotheONpositiontoturnonthe
handwarmers.
•PresstheswitchtotheOFFpositiontoturnoffthe
handwarmers.
g026460
Figure14
1.On/Offswitch3.OFFposition
2.ONposition
OperatingtheAuger-Height
Lever
Usetheauger-heightlevertoadjusttheheightofthe
augerhousing.
Presstheauger-heightleverdownwhilemovingthe
handlesupordownasneededtoobtainthedesired
augerheightposition.
Releasethelevertolocktheaugerinthedesired
heightposition.
g313864
Figure15
1.Auger-heightlever
11
OperatingtheTraction
Drive
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,
themachinemaymoveinthedirection
oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury
and/orpropertydamage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjust
itproperly,ifnecessary;refertoChecking
andAdjustingtheTractionCable(page18)for
moreinformation.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe
tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe
tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting
theTractionCable(page18)ortakethemachine
toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft
(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure16).
g322974
Figure16
2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetraction
lever.
UsingtheWheel-Clutch
Levers
Thewheel-clutchleversallowyoutomomentarily
disengagethedriveto1orbothwheelswiththe
traction-driveleverstillengaged.Thisenablesyouto
turnandmaneuverthemachineeasily.
Note:Holdingdownthetractionleveragainstthe
handleengagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.
Toturnthemachinetotheright,liftuptheright
wheel-clutchleverandsqueezeittowardthehandle
(Figure17).
g001307
Figure17
Note:Thisdisengagesthedrivetotherightwheel
whiletheleftwheelcontinuesdriving,andthemachine
turnstotheright.
Note:Similarly,squeezingtheleftwheel-clutchlever
turnsthemachinetotheleft.
Whenyoucompletetheturn,releasethewheel-clutch
lever,andthedrivere-engagesbothwheels(Figure
18).
g001308
Figure18
Momentarilysqueezingandreleasingtheleftorright
wheel-clutchleveralsoallowsforsteeringadjustments
tokeepthemachinegoinginastraightline,especially
indeepsnow.
Squeezingbothwheel-clutchleverssimultaneously
disengagesthedrivetobothwheels.Thisenables
youtomanuallymovethemachinebackwardwithout
stoppingtoshiftitintoareversegear.Italsoallows
youtomaneuverandtransportthemachinemore
easilywhentheengineisnotrunning.
OperatingtheSpeed
Selector
Thespeedselectorhasforwardandreversegears.
Tochangespeeds,releasethetractionleverand
shiftthespeed-selectorlevertothedesiredposition
(Figure19).Theleverlocksinanotchateachspeed
selection.
12
g326462
Figure19
Operatingthe
Auger/ImpellerDrive
1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeeze
theright(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip
(Figure20).
g322975
Figure20
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(page19)andadjustitif
necessary.Otherwise,takethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
WARNING
Iftheaugerandimpellercontinue
torotatewhenyoureleasethe
auger/impellerlever,youcouldseriously
injureyourselforothers.
Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
OperatingtheQuickStick®
Note:Fullypresstheblueknobtoreleasethelatch
andoperatetheQuickStick®.
g030118
Figure21
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
13
engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
usethesnow-cleanouttool(Figure9).
Important:Uncloggingthedischargechute
bybumpingthefrontofthemachineonthe
pavementmaycausetheskidstomove.Adjust
theskidsandtightentheskidboltssecurely;
refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheAuger
SkidsandScraper(page16).
OperatingTips
DANGER
Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpeller
andaugerrotateandcaninjureoramputate
handsorfeet.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,
shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving
partstostop.Disconnectthewirefrom
thesparkplugandkeepitawayfromthe
plugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally
startingtheengine.
•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge
chute;refertoClearingaClogged
DischargeChute(page13).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.
•Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthetracks
slip,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.
14
Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst2hours
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary.
Aftertherst5hours
•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
Every50hours
•Changetheengineoil.Changetheengineoilevery25operatinghourswhen
operatingtheengineunderaheavyload.
Every100hours
•Replacethesparkplug.
Monthly
•Checkthetracktensionandadjustifneeded.
Yearly
•Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary.
•Checkandadjustthetrackskids.
•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Checktheauger-gearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•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.
PurchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts
andaccessories.
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostop.
3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.Referto
ReplacingtheSparkPlug(page21).
15
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
g257528
CheckingandAdjustingthe
AugerSkidsandScraper
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheskidsand
thescraperandadjustthemif
necessary.
Checktheskidsandthescrapertoensurethatthe
augerdoesnotcontactthepavedorgravelsurface.
Adjusttheskidsandthescraperasneededto
compensateforwear.
1.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe
augersidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddown
easily.
g019046
Figure23
1.3mm(1/8inch)
Important:Theaugerbladesmustbe
supportedabovethegroundbytheskids.
2.Ensurethatthescraperis3mm(1/8inch)above
andparalleltoalevelsurface.
Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,or
uneven,adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.For
gravelsurfaces,adjusttheskidsfurtherdownto
preventthemachinefrompickinguprocks.
3.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwith
theground.
4.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskids
totheaugersides.
Note:Toquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen,
supportthescraper3mm(1/8inch)offthe
pavement,thenadjusttheskidsdowntothe
pavement.
Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,
youcanturnthemoverandsettheunusedside
towardthepavement.
16
CheckingandAdjustingthe
TrackSkids
ServiceInterval:Yearly
1.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page15).
2.Loosentheskidbolts(AofFigure24).
3.Lowertheskidsothatitistangentwiththefront
andreartrackrollers(BofFigure24).
4.Tightentheskidbolts(CofFigure24).
g325810
Figure24
CheckingandAdjustingthe
TrackTension
ServiceInterval:Monthly
1.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page15).
2.Apply44N(10lbf)betweenthemiddleandrear
roller(Figure25).
g325787
Figure25
3.Ensurethatthedeectionofthetrackis
approximately9.5mm(3/8inch).
4.Ifthetrackdeectionisnotapproximately9.5
mm(3/8)inchorifthetracksarejumping,adjust
thetracktensionasfollows:
A.Slightlyloosenthenutsontherearroller
yoke(Figure26).
g325788
Figure26
1.Rear-roller-yokenuts
B.Adjustthehexheadboltasneeded(Figure
27).
Note:Turntheboltclockwiseifthetrack
hasmorethan9.5mm(3/8inch)deection.
Turntheboltcounterclockwiseifthetrack
haslessthan9.5mm(3/8inch)deection.
17
g325789
Figure27
1.Hexheadadjustmentbolts
C.Ensurethatthedeectionofthetrackis
approximately9.5mm(3/8inch).
D.Tightenthenutsontherearrolleryoke.
E.Repeatfortheothertrack.
CheckingandAdjustingthe
TractionCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspect
thetractioncableandadjustitif
necessary.
Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor
replaceitifnecessary.
Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreverse
speedsoritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever,
adjustthetractioncable.
Withthetractionleveldisengaged,ensurethatthe
thereisnoslackinthetractioncable(Figure28).
g325790
Figure28
Ifthereisslackinthetractioncable,theleft(traction)
cableisnotproperlyadjusted.
Toadjustthetractioncable,dothefollowing:
1.Loosenthejamnut(Figure29).
2.Loosenortightentheturnbuckleuntilthecable
istaught.
3.Tightenthejamnut.
g325791
Figure29
1.Turnbuckle2.Jamnut
18
CheckingandAdjustingthe
Auger/ImpellerCable
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspectthe
auger/impellercableandadjustitif
necessary.
Yearly—Inspecttheauger/impellercableand
adjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
1.Removethe2screwsthatareholdingthebelt
coverinplace(Figure30).
2.Removethebeltcover(Figure30).
g323250
Figure30
3.Withtheauger/impellerleverdisengaged,
ensurethatthegapbetweentheaugerclutch
armandtheframeofthemachineis1.5mm
(1/16inch)asshowninFigure31.
g260108
Figure31
1.1.5mm(1/16inch)
3.Augerclutcharm
2.Frame
4.Iftheauger/impellercableisnotproperly
adjusted,dothefollowingsteps:
5.Loosenthejamnut(Figure32).
g322960
Figure32
1.Jamnut2.Turnbuckle
6.Loosenortightentheturnbucklethatadjuststhe
tensiononthecable(Figure32).
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(Figure33).
Note:Ifneeded,useplierstoassistinremoving
thepipeplug.
19
g323263
Figure33
3.Checktheoillevelusingasuitablemeasuring
device,suchasacleancabletie.Theoilshould
beapproximately3.8cm(1.5inches)belowthe
lleropening(Figure34).
g257737
Figure34
4.Iftheoillevelislow,addGL-5orGL-6,SAE
85-95EPgearoillubricanttothegearbox,then
checktheoillevelagain.
Note:Donotusesyntheticoil.
5.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours—Changethe
engineoil.
Every50hours—Changetheengineoil.
Changetheengineoilevery25operatinghours
whenoperatingtheengineunderaheavyload.
Ifpossible,runtheengineforafewminutesbefore
changingtheoilbecausewarmoilowsbetterand
carriesmorecontaminants.
Engineoilcapacity
0.95L(32oz)*
OilviscosityRefertoFigure36.
APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher
*Thereisresidualoilinthecrankcaseafteryoudrain
theoil.Donotpourtheentirecapacityofoilintothe
crankcase.Fillthecrankcasewithoilasdirectedin
thefollowingsteps.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Cleantheareaaroundtheoil-drainnut(Figure
35).
g016496
Figure35
1.Oil-drainnut
3.Slideanoil-drainpanunderthedrainextension
andremovetheoil-drainnut.
4.Draintheoil.
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilproperlyatalocal
recyclingcenter.
5.Installtheoil-drainnutandtightenitsecurely.
6.Cleanaroundtheoilll/dipstick.
7.Unscrewthedipstickandremoveit.
8.Carefullypourabout3/4oftheenginecapacity
ofoilintotheoil-lltube.
UseFigure36toselectthebestoilviscosityfor
theoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
g011606
Figure36
20
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
  • Page 1 1
  • Page 2 2
  • Page 3 3
  • Page 4 4
  • Page 5 5
  • Page 6 6
  • Page 7 7
  • Page 8 8
  • Page 9 9
  • Page 10 10
  • Page 11 11
  • Page 12 12
  • Page 13 13
  • Page 14 14
  • Page 15 15
  • Page 16 16
  • Page 17 17
  • Page 18 18
  • Page 19 19
  • Page 20 20
  • Page 21 21
  • Page 22 22
  • Page 23 23
  • Page 24 24
  • Page 25 25
  • Page 26 26
  • Page 27 27
  • Page 28 28

Toro Power TRX Commercial 1432 OHXE Snowthrower User guide

Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
Power TRX Commercial 1432 OHXE Snowthrower
Category
Snow throwers
Type
User guide
This manual is also suitable for
Download PDF
report

Ask a question and I''ll find the answer in the document

Finding information in a document is now easier with AI

Related papers

Other documents