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
FormNo.3415-864RevA
PowerMax
®
HeavyDuty1028OXESnowthrower
ModelNo.38834—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforremoving
snowfrompavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysand
sidewalks,andothersurfacesfortrafconresidential
orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor
removingmaterialsotherthansnow.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
g217465
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
g000502
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
©2017—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
*3415-864*A
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
useatloweraltitudes;otherwise,youcould
overheatanddamagetheengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas
beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe
followinglabel(Figure3).
decal127-9363
Figure3
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3
Setup........................................................................5
1InstallingtheUpperHandle..............................6
2InstallingtheWheel-Clutch-Cable
Ends................................................................6
3InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage.............7
4InstallingtheChute-ControlRod......................8
5ConnectingtheWiretotheHeadlight...............9
6CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.......................10
7CheckingtheTirePressure............................10
8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper....................10
9CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction
Drive.............................................................10
ProductOverview....................................................11
Operation................................................................12
BeforeOperation.................................................12
BeforeOperationSafety...................................12
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................12
DuringOperation.................................................13
DuringOperationSafety...................................13
StartingtheEngine...........................................13
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................15
OperatingtheTractionDrive.............................16
UsingtheWheel-ClutchLevers.........................16
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................17
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................17
OperatingtheQuickStick®...............................17
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................18
OperatingTips.................................................19
AfterOperation....................................................19
AfterOperationSafety......................................19
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................19
Maintenance...........................................................20
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........20
MaintenanceSafety..........................................20
PreparingforMaintenance...............................20
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper.........................................................21
CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction
Cable............................................................21
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable............................................................22
CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............23
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................23
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................24
AdjustingtheDischarge-ChuteLatch................25
ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................25
ReplacingtheHeadlightBulb............................26
Storage...................................................................27
PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................27
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................27
Troubleshooting......................................................28
2
Safety
GeneralSafety
ThismachinecomplieswithISO8437specications.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.
Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows
howtousetheproductandunderstandsthe
warnings.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsonthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersasafedistanceawayfromthe
machine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Shutofftheenginebeforeunclogging,servicing,
orfuelingthemachine.
Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationin
theirrespectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal106-4525
106-4525
OrderPartNo.112-6633
1.Fast
3.Slow
2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds
decal107-3040
107-3040
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardsofhandorfoot,impeller
andauger—keepbystandersasafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
decal112-6625
112-6625
OrderPartNo.112-6629
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—donotplace
yourhandinthechute;shutofftheenginebeforeleaving
theoperator'spositionanduseatooltoclearthechute.
3
decal112-6627
112-6627
1.Leftturncontrol
3.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
5.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard,impeller—stay
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'spositionanduse
atooltoclearthechute.
6.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
8.Rightturncontrol
x 3
1
2
3
4
5
120-9805
decal120-9805
120-9805
1.Insertthekey.
2.Primetheengine3times.
3.Engagethechoke.
4.Pullthestartercord.
5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.
decal125-1102
125-1102
1.Engine—shutoff
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:Donotremovetherubberbandonthecables
untilyouhaveinstalledtheupperhandle.
1.Liftandrotatetheupperhandleandpositionit
overthelowerhandle(Figure4).
Important:Routethecablesattachedtothe
QuickStick
®
insidetheupperhandlelegs
andensurethatthecablesandthewirefor
theheadlightarenotpinchedbetweenthe
handlesections.
g000983
Figure4
1.Cables
2.Securetheupperhandlewith4handlebolts,
4curvedwashers,and4locknutsfromthe
loose-partsbag(Figure5).
g000984
Figure5
2
Installingthe
Wheel-Clutch-CableEnds
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Unwrapanddiscardthebubblewrapfromthe
cablesonthelowerhandle(Figure6).
g001302
Figure6
2.Routeeithertheleftorrightcableendoverthe
lowerhandleandinsertthecableendintothe
holeinthecorrespondingwheel-clutchlever
(Figure7).
6
g001303
Figure7
1.Wheel-clutchlever
3.Removethenutandwasherfromthehandle,
attachthecableclamponthecabletothe
handle,installthewasherandthenut,and
tightenthenutbyhand(Figure8).
g001304
Figure8
1.Cableclamp(2)
Important:Ensurethatthecurvedsideof
thecableclampisagainstthehandleand
thatthecableisroutedbelowtheclampbolt.
Thecablemustbeinastraightlinefromthe
cableclamptothepointwhereitattachesto
thewheel-clutchlever.
4.Pullthecablejacketdowngentlyuntilthe
wheel-clutchleverisdownandtheslackisout
ofthecable,thentightenthecable-clampnut
securely(Figure9).
g001305
Figure9
5.Squeezetheleverfully,thencheckthegap
betweenthebottomofthehandleandtheend
ofthewheel-clutchlever(Figure10).
g001306
Figure10
Note:Thegapshouldbeapproximatelythe
thicknessofapencil(1/4inchor6mm).Ifitis
greater,loosenthecable-clampnut,slidethe
cablejacketupslightly,tightenthecable-clamp
nut,andcheckthegapagain.
6.Repeatsteps2through5fortheothercable.
3
Installingthe
Traction-ControlLinkage
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Removethehairpincotterandwasherfromthe
lowerendofthespeed-controlrodandinsertthe
lowerendoftherodintothelowerlinkarmso
thatthebentendofthespeed-controlrodfaces
rearward(Figure11).
g000985
Figure11
2.Securethelowerendofthespeed-controlrod
withthewasherandhairpincotterthatyou
previouslyremoved.
3.Removethehairpincotterandouterwasher
fromthetrunnionontheupperendofthe
speed-controlrod(Figure12).
7
g006528
Figure12
1.Speed-selectorlever
3.Innerwasher
2.Trunnion
4.Outerwasher
Note:Foreasierinstallation,leavetheat
washeronthetrunnion(Figure12).
4.Shiftthespeed-selectorleverintoR2position.
5.Rotatethelowerlinkarmfullyupward
(counterclockwise)(Figure13).
g000987
Figure13
6.Liftuponthespeed-controlrodandinsertthe
trunnionintotheholeinthespeed-selectorlever
(Figure12).
Note:Ifthetrunniondoesnottintothehole
whenyouliftuponthespeed-controlrod,
rotatethetrunnionupwardordownwardonthe
speed-controlroduntilitts.
7.Securethetrunnionandupperendofthe
speed-controlrodwiththeouterwasherand
hairpincotterthatyoupreviouslyremoved.
Note:Foreasierinstallation,lookdownthrough
theopeninginthespeedselector(Figure14).
g006527
Figure14
1.Speedselector
4
InstallingtheChute-Control
Rod
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Carriagebolt
2Locknut
Procedure
1.UnwraptheQuickStick®androtateitsothatit
isuprightandinthecenter.
2.Holdthebluetriggercapdownandpullthelever
fullyrearward.
Note:Thedischargechuteanddeectorshould
faceforward.Iftheydonot,holdthebluetrigger
capdown(butdonotmovetheQuickStick)and
rotatethedischargechuteuntiltheydo.
3.Aligntheattenedbackendofthelong
chute-controlrodwiththeattenedfrontendof
theshortrodthatextendsfromthecontrolpanel
sothattheynesttogether(Figure15).
8
g018656
g018656
Figure15
1.Shortrod
2.Longchute-controlrod
4.Insertthefrontendoftherodintotheopening
inthebackofthechute-gearcoveruntilitslides
intothechutegear(Figure16).
g000990
Figure16
5.Aligntheholesinthenestedendsoftherods
andinsert2carriagebolts(fromtheloose-parts
bag)throughtheshortrodfromtheleftsideof
themachine(fromtheoperatingposition).
6.Insertthecableclipthatsupportsthedeector
cableundertheheadoftheforwardcarriage
bolt,andsecurethecarriageboltswithlocknuts
fromtheloose-partsbag(Figure17).
g018657
g018657
Figure17
1.Cableclip2.Deectorcable
7.Holdthebluetriggercapdownandrotatethe
QuickStickinacircletoensurethatthechute
anddeectoroperatesmoothly.
5
ConnectingtheWiretothe
Headlight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Cabletie
Procedure
1.Insertthewireconnectoronthelooseendofthe
wirestraightintothebackoftheheadlightuntilit
issecurelyinplace(Figure18).
1
2
3
G016761
g016761
Figure18
1.Plasticcliponwire
connector
3.Cabletie
2.U-bolt
Note:Ensurethattheplasticcliponthewire
connectorisonthebottom(Figure18).
9
2.Secureacabletie(fromtheloose-partsbag)
aroundthewireandthehandleabout2.5cm(1
inch)belowtheU-bolt(Figure18).
6
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheengine
crankcase.Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoil
levelandaddoilifnecessary.
RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page20).
7
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping.
Reducethepressureequallyinbothtirestobetween
116and137kPa(17and20psi).
8
CheckingtheSkidsand
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper(page21).
9
CheckingtheOperationof
theTractionDrive
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,
themachinemaymoveinthedirection
oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury
and/orpropertydamage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary.
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine
(page13).
2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page17).
3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip
(Figure19).
g001011
Figure19
Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthe
machinedoesnotmoveormovesforward,
completethefollowing:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe
engine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe
speed-selectorlever(Figure12).
C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)on
thespeed-controlrod(Figure12).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector
lever(Figure12).
4.Releasethetractionlever.
5.MovethespeedselectortoPosition1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page17).
10
6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip
(Figure19).
Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthe
machinedoesnotmoveormovesrearward,
completethefollowing:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe
engine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe
speed-selectorlever(Figure12).
C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)
onthespeed-controlrod(Figure12).
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector
lever(Figure12).
7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthis
procedureuntilnoadjustmentsarerequired.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe
tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe
tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting
theTractionCable(page21)ortakethemachine
toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
ProductOverview
G016495
g016495
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
g016500
Figure21
1.Primer5.Throttle
2.Ignitionswitch
6.Oil-drainplug
3.Choke
7.Recoil-starthandle
4.Fuel-shutoffvalve
11
g004217
Figure22
1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
•Forelectric-startmodelsonly:Useextension
cordsandreceptaclesasspeciedinthemanual.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbefore
pluggingitintoapowersource.Ifthecordis
damaged,donotuseit.Replacethedamaged
cord.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouare
notstartingthemachine.
•Wearadequatewintergarmentswhenever
youoperatethemachine.Wearsubstantial,
slip-resistantfootwearthatimprovesfootingon
slipperysurfaces.Avoidloose-ttingclothingthat
cangetcaughtinmovingparts.
•Alwaysweareyeprotectionduringoperationor
whileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotect
youreyesfromforeignobjectsthatthemachine
maythrow.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe
machine,andremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,
wires,andotherforeignobjects.
•Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,
illegible,ormissing,repairorreplaceitbefore
beginningoperation.Also,tightenanyloose
fasteners.
DANGER
Fuelisextremelyammableandexplosive.A
reorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand
others.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe
fuel,placethecontainerand/ormachineon
thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicle
oronanobject.
•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineis
cold.Wipeupspills.
•Donothandlefuelwhensmokingor
aroundanopenameorsparks.
•Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer,
outofthereachofchildren.
•Donottipthemachineeitherforward
orbackwardwithfuelinthefueltank;
otherwise,fuelmayleakoutofthe
machine.
FillingtheFuelTank
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%
MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.
•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such
asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolby
volume.Performanceproblemsand/orengine
damagemayresultwhichmaynotbecovered
underwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Donotllabovethebottomofthefueltank(Figure
23).
12
g215907
Figure23
Note:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythequantity
offuelthatyouexpecttousein30days.Otherwise,
youmayaddfuelstabilizertonewlypurchasedfuelto
keepitfreshforupto6months.
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
•Shutofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe
machineandalwaysuseastickorthe
snow-cleanouttool(ifprovided).
•Arotatingaugercaninjurehandsorfeet.Stay
behindthehandlesandawayfromthedischarge
openingwhileoperatingthemachine.Keepyour
face,hands,feet,andanyotherpartofyour
bodyorclothingawayfrommovingorrotating
parts.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas
wherepropertydamagecanoccur.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.
Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm
holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon
slopes.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility
orlight.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupwith
themachine.
•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepower
totheauger.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor
crossinggraveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalert
forhiddenhazardsortrafc.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhilethe
engineisrunning.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,
removetheignitionkey(electric-startmodels
only),thoroughlyinspectthemachineforany
damage,andrepairthedamagebeforestarting
andoperatingthemachine.
•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,
shutofftheengineandcheckforthecause.
•Donotruntheengineindoorsunlessthereis
adequateventilation(e.g.,leavingtheoutsidedoor
open);exhaustfumesaredangerous.
•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby
attemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.
•Nevertouchahotengineormufer.
StartingtheEngine
1.Checktheengine-oillevel.RefertoChecking
theEngine-OilLevel(page20).
2.Turnthefuel-shutoffvalve1/4turn
counterclockwisetoopenit(Figure24).
G016512
g016512
Figure24
3.Fullyinserttheignitionkey(Figure25).
13
1
G016498
g016498
Figure25
1.Ignitionkey
4.Firmlypushintheprimerwithyourthumbas
indicatedbythefollowingtable,holdingthe
primerinforasecondbeforereleasingiteach
time(Figure26).
g037221
g037221
Figure26
Temperature
SuggestedNumberof
Primes
Above-18°C(0°F)
3
-23°Cto-18°C(-10°Fto0°F)
4
Below-23°C(-10°F)
6
5.MovethechoketotheCHOKEposition(Figure
27).
G016501
g016501
Figure27
6.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition(Figure
28).
STOP
G016504
g016504
Figure28
7.Startthemachinebypullingtherecoilstarteror
pressingtheelectric-starterbutton(Figure29).
14
g215361
Figure29
1.Electric-starterbutton3.Recoil-starthandle
2.Electricstarterplug-in
Note:Useonlyanextensioncordthatis
UL-listed,16gauge,notlongerthan15m(50
ft),andisdesignedforoutdooruse.
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,
causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcord
beforeusingthemachine.Ifthecord
isdamaged,donotuseit.Replaceor
repairthedamagedcordimmediately.
ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealerfor
assistance.
Important:Topreventdamagingtheelectric
starter,runitinshortcycles(5secondson,
5secondsoff),nomorethan10times.Ifthe
enginestilldoesnotstart,takethemachine
toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
8.Disconnectthepowercordfromthepoweroutlet
rstandthenfromthemachine(electric-start
modelsonly).
9.Allowtheenginetowarmup;graduallymove
thechoketowardtheRUNposition.Waitfor
theenginetorunsmoothlybeforeeachchoke
adjustment.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoa
poweroutlet,someonecaninadvertently
startthemachineandinjurepeopleor
damageproperty.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouare
notstartingthemachine.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.MovethethrottletotheSLOWposition,andthen
totheSTOPposition(Figure30).Youcanalso
shutofftheenginebypullingtheignitionkey
outwardtothemiddleposition.
STOP
G016505
g016505
Figure30
2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving
theoperatingposition.
3.Removetheignitionkeytopreventaccidental
starting.
4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebyrotatingit
clockwise(Figure31).
G016499
g016499
Figure31
5.Pulltherecoilstarter3or4times.
Note:Thishelpspreventtherecoilstarterfrom
freezingup.
15
OperatingtheTraction
Drive
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,
themachinemaymoveinthedirection
oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury
and/orpropertydamage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjust
itproperly,ifnecessary;referto9Checking
theOperationoftheTractionDrive(page10)
formoreinformation.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe
tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe
tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting
theTractionCable(page21)ortakethemachine
toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft
(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure32).
g001011
Figure32
2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetraction
lever.
UsingtheWheel-Clutch
Levers
Thewheel-clutchleversallowyoutomomentarily
disengagethedriveto1orbothwheelswiththe
traction-driveleverstillengaged.Thisenablesyouto
turnandmaneuverthemachineeasily.
Note:Holdingdownthetractionleveragainstthe
handleengagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.
Toturnthemachinetotheright,liftuptheright
wheel-clutchleverandsqueezeittowardthehandle
(Figure33).
g001307
Figure33
Note:Thisdisengagesthedrivetotherightwheel
whiletheleftwheelcontinuesdriving,andthemachine
turnstotheright.
Note:Similarly,squeezingtheleftwheel-clutchlever
turnsthemachinetotheleft.
Whenyoucompletetheturn,releasethewheel-clutch
lever,andthedrivere-engagesbothwheels(Figure
34).
g001308
Figure34
Momentarilysqueezingandreleasingtheleftorright
wheel-clutchleveralsoallowsforsteeringadjustments
tokeepthemachinegoinginastraightline,especially
indeepsnow.
Squeezingbothwheel-clutchleverssimultaneously
disengagesthedrivetobothwheels.Thisenables
youtomanuallymovethemachinebackwardwithout
stoppingtoshiftitintoareversegear.Italsoallows
youtomaneuverandtransportthemachinemore
easilywhentheengineisnotrunning.
16
OperatingtheSpeed
Selector
Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reverse
gears.Tochangespeeds,releasethetractionlever
andshiftthespeed-selectorlevertothedesired
position(Figure35).Theleverlocksinanotchat
eachspeedselection.
g001012
Figure35
Operatingthe
Auger/ImpellerDrive
1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeeze
theright(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip
(Figure36).
g001013
Figure36
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(page22)andadjustitif
necessary.Otherwise,takethemachinetoan
AuthorizedDealerforservice.
WARNING
Iftheaugerandimpellercontinue
torotatewhenyoureleasethe
auger/impellerlever,youcouldseriously
injureyourselforothers.
Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
OperatingtheQuickStick®
HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStick
tomovethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.
Releasethetriggercaptolockthedischargechute
andchutedeectorintoposition(Figure37).
g001014
Figure37
MovingtheDischargeChute
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick
Sticktothelefttomovethedischargechutetothe
left;movetheQuickSticktotherighttomovethe
dischargechutetotheright(Figure38).
g018894
g018894
Figure38
17
•Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe
Discharge-ChuteLatch(page25).
•Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasit
doestotheright,ensurethatthecableisroutedto
theinsideofthehandles.Referto1Installingthe
UpperHandle(page6).
•Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyou
releasethetriggercap,refertoAdjustingthe
Discharge-ChuteLatch(page25).
MovingtheChuteDeector
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick
Stickforwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveit
rearwardtoraisethechutedeector(Figure39).
g001016
Figure39
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
engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
usethesnow-cleanouttool(Figure22).
Important:Uncloggingthedischargechute
bybumpingthefrontofthemachineonthe
pavementmaycausetheskidstomove.Adjust
theskidsandtightentheskidboltssecurely;
refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper(page21).
18
OperatingTips
DANGER
Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpeller
andaugerrotateandcaninjureoramputate
handsorfeet.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,
shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving
partstostop.Disconnectthewirefrom
thesparkplugandkeepitawayfromthe
plugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally
startingtheengine.
•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge
chute;refertoClearingaClogged
DischargeChute(page18).Usethe
snow-cleanouttool(Figure23),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
•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel
tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare
present,suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters,
orclothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
storinginanyenclosure.
•Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30days,
refertoStorage(page27)forimportantdetails.
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.
19
Maintenance
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/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Checktheauger-gearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto116to137kPa(17to20psi).
•Runtheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorattheendoftheseason.
•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/or
theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.
Important:Youcanndmoreinformationaboutmaintainingandservicingyourmachineat
www.Toro.com.
MaintenanceSafety
Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbefore
performinganymaintenanceonthemachine:
•Beforeperforminganymaintenance,service,or
adjustment,shutofftheengineandremovethe
key.Ifmajorrepairsareeverneeded,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafe
workingcondition.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
•PurchaseonlygenuineT ororeplacementparts
andaccessories.
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.Referto
ReplacingtheSparkPlug(page24).
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check
theengine-oillevelandaddoilif
necessary.
1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,thenfully
installthedipstick.
2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel
(Figure40).IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmark
onthedipstick,addoil.RefertoChangingthe
EngineOil(page23).
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 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
  • Page 29 29
  • Page 30 30
  • Page 31 31
  • Page 32 32

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
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