Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 1028 OHXE Snowthrower User manual

Brand: Toro

Model: Power Max Heavy Duty 1028 OHXE Snowthrower

Category: Snow throwers

Type: User manual

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Power Max Heavy Duty 1232 OHXE Snowthrower

Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 1028 OHXE Snowthrower is a residential-use machine designed for removing snow from paved surfaces and other traffic areas on residential or commercial properties. It features a powerful engine and a durable auger/impeller system to clear snow quickly and effectively. The snowthrower has a variety of features for ease of use, including a quick stick control for one-handed operation, a variable-speed control for adjusting ground speed, and heated handgrips for added comfort in cold weather.

FormNo.3422-346RevB

PowerMax

HeavyDuty1028OHXE/1232OHXE

Snowthrower

ModelNo.38841—SerialNo.400000000andUp

ModelNo.38842—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.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if

equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother

productinformation.

g219961

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas

safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol

(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause

seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe

recommendedprecautions.

g000502

Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation

worthyofspecialattention.

8111LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedintheUSA

AllRightsReserved

*3422-346*B

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

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

1InstallingtheUpperHandle..............................5

2InstallingtheWheel-Clutch-Cable

Ends................................................................5

3InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage.............7

4InstallingtheChute-ControlRod......................7

5InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutT ool....................7

6CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.........................8

7CheckingtheTirePressure..............................9

8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper......................9

9CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction

Drive...............................................................9

ProductOverview....................................................11

Specications...................................................11

Attachments/Accessories..................................11

Operation................................................................12

BeforeOperation.................................................12

BeforeOperationSafety...................................12

FillingtheFuelTank..........................................12

DuringOperation.................................................12

DuringOperationSafety...................................12

StartingtheEngine...........................................13

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................14

OperatingtheHandwarmers.............................15

OperatingtheTractionDrive.............................15

UsingtheWheel-ClutchLevers.........................16

OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................16

OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................16

OperatingtheQuickStick®...............................17

ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................17

OperatingTips.................................................18

AfterOperation....................................................18

AfterOperationSafety......................................18

PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................18

Maintenance...........................................................19

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........19

MaintenanceSafety..........................................19

PreparingforMaintenance...............................19

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................20

CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper.........................................................20

CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction

Cable............................................................21

CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller

Cable............................................................21

CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............22

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................23

LubricatingtheHexShaft..................................23

ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................24

ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................24

ReplacingtheHeadlight....................................25

Storage...................................................................25

StoringtheMachine..........................................25

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................25

Troubleshooting......................................................26

Safety

Thissnowthroweriscapableofinjuringhandsand

feetandofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethe

followingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinserious

injury.

ThismachinecomplieswithANSI/OPEIB71.3

specications.

GeneralSafety

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.

Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows

howtouseit,knowshowtoshutofftheengine

quickly,andunderstandsthewarnings.

•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe

operatingpositionforanyreason.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingparts

onthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand

working.

•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep

bystanders,especiallysmallchildren,outofthe

operatingarea.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

SafetyandInstructional

Decals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsare

easilyvisibletotheoperatorandare

locatednearanyareaofpotential

danger.Replaceanydecalthatis

damagedormissing.

decal107-3040

107-3040

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardsofhandorfoot,impeller

andauger—keepbystandersasafedistanceawayfrom

themachine.

x 3

120-9805

decal120-9805

120-9805

1.Insertthekey.

2.Primetheengine3times.

3.Engagethechoke.

4.Pullthestartercord.

5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.

decal121-6847

121-6847

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofthengersorhand,

impeller—donotplaceyourhandinthechute;shutoffthe

enginebeforeusingthetooltoclearthechute.

decal125-1102

125-1102

Model38841only

1.Engine—shutoff

3.Variablespeedcontrol

2.Slow

4.Fast

decal131-6487

131-6487

Model38842only

1.Engine—shutoff

3.Fast

2.Slow

decal133-8061

133-8061

decal136-7825

136-7825

Model38842only

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.

Setup

InstallingtheUpperHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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Installingthe

Wheel-Clutch-CableEnds

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Unwrapanddiscardthebubblewrapfromthe

cablesonthelowerhandle(Figure5).

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Figure5

2.Routeeithertheleftorrightcableendoverthe

lowerhandleandinsertthecableendintothe

holeinthecorrespondingwheel-clutchlever

(Figure6).

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Figure6

1.Wheel-clutchlever

3.Removethenutandwasherfromthehandle,

attachthecableclamponthecabletothe

handle,installthewasherandthenut,and

tightenthenutbyhand(Figure7).

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Figure7

1.Cableclamp(2)

Important:Ensurethatthecurvedsideof

thecableclampisagainstthehandleand

thatthecableisroutedbelowtheclampbolt.

Thecablemustbeinastraightlinefromthe

cableclamptothepointwhereitattachesto

thewheel-clutchlever.

4.Pullthecablejacketdowngentlyuntilthe

wheel-clutchleverisdownandtheslackisout

ofthecable,thentightenthecable-clampnut

securely(Figure8).

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Figure8

5.Squeezetheleverfully,thencheckthegap

betweenthebottomofthehandleandtheend

ofthewheel-clutchlever(Figure9).

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Figure9

Note:Thegapshouldbeapproximatelythe

thicknessofapencil(1/4inchor6mm).Ifitis

greater,loosenthecable-clampnut,slidethe

cablejacketupslightly,tightenthecable-clamp

nut,andcheckthegapagain.

6.Repeatsteps2through5fortheothercable.

InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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InstallingtheChute-ControlRod

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutTool

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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CheckingtheEngine-Oil

Level

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheengine

crankcase.Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoil

levelandaddoilifnecessary.

RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page20).

CheckingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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CheckingtheSkidsand

Scraper

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper(page20).

CheckingtheOperationof

theTractionDrive

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,

themachinemaymoveinthedirection

oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury

and/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit

properly,ifnecessary.

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine

(page13).

2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto

OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page16).

3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip

(Figure14).

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Figure14

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(page16).

6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip

(Figure14).

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(page21)ortakethemachine

toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

ProductOverview

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Figure15

1.Handgrip(2)

10.Dischargechute

2.Auger/impellerlever11.Scraper

3.Speed-selectorlever

12.Auger

4.Handwarmerswitch

13.Skid(2)

5.Tractionlever14.Headlight

6.QuickStick®

discharge-chutecontrol

15.Electric-startbutton

7.Fuel-tankcap16.Electric-startplug-in

8.Oil-lltube/dipstick17.Snow-cleanouttool

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

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Figure16

1.Primer5.Throttle

2.Ignitionswitch

6.Oil-drainplug

3.Choke

7.Recoil-starthandle

4.Fuel-shutoffvalve

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Figure17

1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)

Specications

ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight

124.7kg74cm

38841

(275lb)

160cm

(29

inches)

114cm

136.1kg84cm

38842

(300lb)

(63

inches)

(33

inches)

(45

inches)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand

accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine

toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact

yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro

distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall

approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety

certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro

replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement

partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers

couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe

productwarranty.

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.

•Two-stagemodelsonly:Adjustthecollector

housingheighttoclearagravelorcrushed-rock

surface.

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

•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llabovethebottomofthefueltankneck

(Figure18).

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Figure18

Important:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythe

quantityoffuelthatyouexpecttousein30days.

Otherwise,youmayusefuelstabilizer/conditioner

inthemachineatalltimestokeepthefuelfresh

longerwhenusedasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizer

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.

•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm

holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe

machineonaslope.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility

orlight.

•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupthe

machine.

•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepower

totheauger.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe

machineonorcrossinggraveldrives(2-stage

modelsonly),walks,orroads.Stayalertforhidden

hazardsortrafc.

•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile

theengineisrunning,exceptasdirectedinthe

instructions.

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,

removetheignitionkey(electric-startmodels

only),inspectthemachinefordamage.Repairany

damagebeforestartingthemachine.

•Ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally,shutoff

theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.

•Donotruntheengineindoors;exhaustfumesare

dangerous.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby

attemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.

•Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore

startingtheengine.

•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe

operatingposition,beforeclearingorunclogging

thecollector,impeller,ordischargechute,and

whenmakinganyrepairs,adjustments,or

inspections.

•Neveroperatethemachineathightransport

speedsonslipperysurfaces.

StartingtheEngine

ElectricStart

Note:Tousetheelectricstarter(electric-startmodelsonly),connectapowercordtotheplug-inrstandthen

toapoweroutlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextensioncordrecommendedforoutdoorusethatisnot

longerthan50ft(15m).

WARNING

Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,causingashockorre.

Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeusingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,do

notuseit.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcordimmediately.ContactanAuthorizedService

Dealerforassistance.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapoweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe

machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty.

Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenotstartingthemachine.

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Figure19

RecoilStart

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Figure20

ShuttingOfftheEngine

Important:Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

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Figure21

Operatingthe

Handwarmers

Operatethehandwarmersasfollows:

•PresstheswitchtotheONpositiontoturnonthe

handwarmers.

•PresstheswitchtotheOFFpositiontoturnoffthe

handwarmers.

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Figure22

1.On/Offswitch3.OFFposition

2.ONposition

OperatingtheTraction

Drive

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,

themachinemaymoveinthedirection

oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury

and/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjust

itproperly,ifnecessary;refertoChecking

andAdjustingtheTractionCable(page21)for

moreinformation.

Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe

tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe

tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting

theTractionCable(page21)ortakethemachine

toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft

(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure23).

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Figure23

2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetraction

lever.

UsingtheWheel-Clutch

Levers

Thewheel-clutchleversallowyoutomomentarily

disengagethedriveto1orbothwheelswiththe

traction-driveleverstillengaged.Thisenablesyouto

turnandmaneuverthemachineeasily.

Note:Holdingdownthetractionleveragainstthe

handleengagesthetractiondrivetobothwheels.

Toturnthemachinetotheright,liftuptheright

wheel-clutchleverandsqueezeittowardthehandle

(Figure24).

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Figure24

Note:Thisdisengagesthedrivetotherightwheel

whiletheleftwheelcontinuesdriving,andthemachine

turnstotheright.

Note:Similarly,squeezingtheleftwheel-clutchlever

turnsthemachinetotheleft.

Whenyoucompletetheturn,releasethewheel-clutch

lever,andthedrivere-engagesbothwheels(Figure

25).

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Figure25

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(Figure26).Theleverlocksinanotchat

eachspeedselection.

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Figure26

Operatingthe

Auger/ImpellerDrive

1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeeze

theright(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip

(Figure27).

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Figure27

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(page21)andadjustitif

necessary.Otherwise,takethemachinetoan

AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

WARNING

Iftheaugerandimpellercontinue

torotatewhenyoureleasethe

auger/impellerlever,youcouldseriously

injureyourselforothers.

Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan

AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

OperatingtheQuickStick®

HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStick

tomovethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.

Releasethetriggercaptolockthedischargechute

andchutedeectorintoposition(Figure28).

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Figure28

MovingtheDischargeChute

HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick

Sticktothelefttomovethedischargechutetothe

left;movetheQuickSticktotherighttomovethe

dischargechutetotheright(Figure29).

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Figure29

Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasitdoesto

theright,ensurethatthecableisroutedtotheinside

ofthehandles.Referto1InstallingtheUpperHandle

(page5).

MovingtheChuteDeector

HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick

Stickforwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveit

rearwardtoraisethechutedeector(Figure30).

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Figure30

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(Figure17).

Important:Uncloggingthedischargechute

bybumpingthefrontofthemachineonthe

pavementmaycausetheskidstomove.Adjust

theskidsandtightentheskidboltssecurely;

refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper(page20).

OperatingTips

DANGER

Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpeller

andaugerrotateandcaninjureoramputate

handsorfeet.

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,

troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,

shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving

partstostop.Disconnectthewirefrom

thesparkplugandkeepitawayfromthe

plugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally

startingtheengine.

•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge

chute;refertoClearingaClogged

DischargeChute(page17).Usethe

snow-cleanouttool(Figure18),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(page25)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.

Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Aftertherst2hours

•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.

•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary.

Aftertherst5hours

•Changetheengineoil.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

Every50hours

•Changetheengineoil.Changetheengineoilevery25operatinghourswhen

operatingtheengineunderaheavyload.

Every100hours

•Replacethesparkplug.

Yearly

•Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary.

•Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

•Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.

•Checktheauger-gearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.

•Lubricatethehexshaft.

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto116to137kPa(17to20psi).

•Drainthefuelandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetoratthe

endoftheseason.

•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/or

theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.

MaintenanceSafety

Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbefore

performinganymaintenanceonthemachine:

•Beforeservicing,adjusting,orcleaningthe

machine,shutofftheengineandremovethe

key.Ifmajorrepairsareeverneeded,contactan

AuthorizedServiceDealer.

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhileperformingan

adjustmentorrepairtoprotectyoureyesfrom

foreignobjectsthatthemachinemaythrow.

•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper

tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafe

workingcondition.

•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.

PurchaseonlygenuineT ororeplacementparts

andaccessories.

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostop.

3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.Referto

ReplacingtheSparkPlug(page24).

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

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CheckingandAdjustingthe

SkidsandScraper

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheskidsand

thescraperandadjustthemif

necessary.

Checktheskidsandthescrapertoensurethatthe

augerdoesnotcontactthepavedorgravelsurface.

Adjusttheskidsandthescraperasneededto

compensateforwear.

1.Checkthetirepressure;referto7Checkingthe

TirePressure(page9).

2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe

augersidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddown

easily.

g001570

Figure32

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.

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