Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3415-766RevA

PowerMax

Commercial1028OHXESnowthrower

ModelNo.38806—SerialNo.400000000andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential

homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforremoving

snowfrompavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysand

sidewalks,andothersurfacesfortrafconresidential

orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor

removingmaterialsotherthansnow.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid

injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor

operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

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forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,

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registeryourproduct.

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additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService

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warranty,parts,andotherproductinformation.

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WARNING

CALIFORNIA

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Thisproductcontainsachemical

orchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

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orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove

1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensure

thattheHighAltitudeKithasbeeninstalled

sothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPAemission

regulations.TheHighAltitudeKitincreases

engineperformancewhilepreventingspark-plug

fouling,hardstarting,andincreasedemissions.

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machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService

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itsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

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Summary of content (32 pages)

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Form No. 3415-766 Rev A Power Max® Commercial 1028 OHXE Snowthrower Model No. 38806—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction This machine is intended to be used by residential homeowners. It is designed primarily for removing snow from paved surfaces, such as driveways and sidewalks, and other surfaces for traffic on residential or commercial properties. It is not designed for removing materials other than snow.
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engine that has been converted for high-altitude use at lower altitudes; otherwise, you could overheat and damage the engine. If you are unsure whether or not your machine has been converted for high-altitude use, look for the following label (Figure 3). Preventing Freeze-up after Use ........................ 18 Maintenance ........................................................... 19 Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 19 Maintenance Safety..........................................
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Safety • Do not operate the machine without all guards General Safety • This machine complies with ANSI B71.3 specifications. • Read and understand the contents of this Operator’s Manual before you start the engine. Ensure that everyone using this product knows how to use the product and understands the warnings. • Do not put your hands or feet near moving components on the machine. • • and other safety protective devices in place and working on the machine. Keep clear of any discharge opening.
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decal127-5991 127-5991 1. Left turn control 4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, impeller—do not place your hand in the chute; shut off the engine before leaving the operator's position and use a tool to clear the chute. 2. Traction drive—squeeze the lever to 5. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, engage; release the lever to disengage. impeller—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place; remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 3.
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Installing the Wheel-Clutch-Cable Ends Setup Installing the Upper Handle 1. Unwrap and discard the bubble wrap from the cables on the lower handle (Figure 5). g001302 Figure 5 2. Route either the left or right cable end over the lower handle and insert the cable end into the hole in the corresponding wheel-clutch lever (Figure 6). g001303 Figure 6 g220054 1. Wheel-clutch lever Note: Do not remove the rubber band on the cables 3. until you have installed the upper handle.
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Installing the Traction-Control Linkage Important: Ensure that the curved side of the cable clamp is against the handle and that the cable is routed below the clamp bolt. The cable must be in a straight line from the cable clamp to the point where it attaches to the wheel-clutch lever. 4. Pull the cable jacket down gently until the wheel-clutch lever is down and the slack is out of the cable, then tighten the cable-clamp nut securely (Figure 8). g001305 Figure 8 5.
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Installing the Chute-Control Connecting the Headlight Rod and Handwarmer Wires to the Engine g220058 g220057 7
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Installing the Snow-Cleanout Tool Extending the Drift Breakers g220086 g220085 Checking the Engine-Oil Level Note: Your machine comes with oil in the engine crankcase. Before starting the engine, check the oil level and add oil if necessary. Refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 20).
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Checking and Adjusting the Tire Pressure g001011 Figure 16 The machine should move rearward. If the machine does not move or moves forward, complete the following: A. Release the traction lever and shut off the engine. B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed-selector lever. C. Turn the trunnion downward (clockwise) on the speed-control rod. D. Connect the trunnion to the speed-selector lever.
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Product Overview g016500 Figure 18 1. Primer 2. Ignition switch 5. Throttle 6. Oil-drain plug 3. Choke 4. Fuel-shutoff valve 7. Recoil-start handle g004217 Figure 19 g220117 Figure 17 1. Handgrip (2) 11. Drift breaker (2) 2. Auger/impeller lever 12. Scraper 3. Speed-selector lever 13. Auger 4. Handwarmer switch 14. Skid (2) 5. Quick Stick® discharge chute control 6. Traction lever 7. Fuel-tank cap 15. Handle bracket (2) 16. Electric starter 17. Electric-start button 8.
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• Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use the machine, and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects. • If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, illegible, or missing, repair or replace it before beginning operation. Also tighten any loose fasteners. g216203 Figure 20 DANGER Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and others.
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• If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, shut off the engine and check for the cause. • Do not run the engine indoors unless there is adequate ventilation (e.g., leaving an outside door open); exhaust fumes are dangerous. • Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. • Never touch a hot engine or muffler. Starting the Engine 1. Check the engine-oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 20). 2.
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5. Move the choke to the CHOKE position (Figure 24). g019055 Figure 26 1. Electric-starter button 2. Electric starter plug-in 3. Recoil-start handle Note: Use only an extension cord that is UL-listed, 16 gauge, not longer than 15 m (50 ft), and is designed for outdoor use. WARNING The electrical cord can become damaged, causing a shock or fire. g016501 Figure 24 6. Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before using the machine. If the cord is damaged, do not use it.
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Operating the Handwarmers Shutting Off the Engine 1. Move the throttle to the SLOW position, and then to the STOP position (Figure 27). You can also shut off the engine by pulling the ignition key outward to the middle position. Operate the handwarmers as follows: • Press the switch to the ON position to turn on the handwarmers. • Press the switch to the OFF position to turn off the handwarmers. g016505 Figure 27 2. 3. 4. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
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g001308 Figure 32 g001011 Figure 30 2. Momentarily squeezing and releasing the left or right wheel-clutch lever also allows for steering adjustments to keep the machine going in a straight line, especially in deep snow. To stop the traction drive, release the traction lever. Squeezing both wheel-clutch levers simultaneously disengages the drive to both wheels. This enables you to manually move the machine backward without stopping to shift it into a reverse gear.
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Moving the Discharge Chute Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick to the left to move the discharge chute to the left; move the Quick Stick to the right to move the discharge chute to the right (Figure 36). g001013 Figure 34 2. To stop the auger and impeller, release the right lever. Important: When you engage both the auger/impeller lever and the traction lever, the traction lever locks the auger/impeller lever down, freeing your right hand.
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Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Operating Tips DANGER When the machine is in operation, the impeller and auger rotate and can injure or amputate hands or feet. WARNING If the auger/impeller is running but there is no snow coming out of the discharge chute, the discharge chute may be clogged. • Before adjusting, cleaning, inspecting, troubleshooting, or repairing the machine, shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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After Operation After Operation Safety • Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. • When storing the machine for more than 30 days, refer to Storage (page 26) for important details. Preventing Freeze-up after Use • In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and moving parts may freeze.
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Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 2 hours • Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary. • Inspect the auger/impeller cable and adjust it if necessary. After the first 5 hours • Change the engine oil. Before each use or daily • Check the engine-oil level and add oil if necessary. Every 50 hours • Change the engine oil.
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Checking the Engine-Oil Level Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine-oil level and add oil if necessary. Service Interval: Yearly—Check the skids and scraper and adjust them if necessary. Check the skids to ensure that the auger does not contact the paved or gravel surface. Adjust the skids as needed to compensate for wear. 1. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking and Adjusting the Tire Pressure (page 9). 2.
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Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable Service Interval: After the first 2 hours—Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary. Yearly—Inspect the traction cable and adjust or replace it if necessary. If the machine does not drive in the forward or reverse speeds or it drives when you release the traction lever, adjust the traction cable. g001021 Figure 41 1. Jam nut With the traction lever disengaged, check the pin in the elongated slot in the left side of the machine above the tire.
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Checking the Auger-Gearbox-Oil Level Service Interval: Yearly—Check the auger-gearbox oil and add oil if necessary. 1. Move the machine to a level surface. 2. Clean the area around the pipe plug (Figure 45). g001569 Figure 43 1. Tab 2. 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) 4. If the auger/impeller cable is not properly adjusted, do the following steps: 5. Loosen the jam nut (Figure 44). g016782 Figure 45 1. Pipe plug 3. Remove the pipe plug from the gearbox. 4. Check the oil level in the gearbox.
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Replacing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Replace the spark plug. WARNING Replacing the spark plug while the engine is hot can result in burns. Wait until the engine is cool to replace the spark plug. Use a Toro spark plug or equivalent (Champion® RN9YC or NGK BPR6ES). g011606 1. Figure 46 1. Remove the boot (Figure 48). Clean the area around the oil-drain cap (Figure 47). g016645 Figure 48 1. Spark-plug boot g016496 2. Figure 47 Clean around the base of the spark plug. 1.
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3. Grasp the cable conduit and move it toward the front of the machine until the discharge-chute latch fully engages the gear teeth (Figure 52 and Figure 53). g001029 Figure 50 1. 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) 5. Install the new spark plug, tighten it firmly, and attach the ignition wire to the spark plug. Note: Ensure that the ignition wire snaps completely into place on the spark plug. g001032 Figure 53 Adjusting the Discharge-Chute Latch 1.
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Replacing the Headlight Bulb Use a GE 899 37W halogen light bulb. Do not touch the bulb with your hands or allow dirt or moisture to come into contact with the bulb. g001035 1. Remove the wire connector from the back of the headlight (Figure 54). Figure 57 5. Turn the base of the bulb clockwise until it is snug (Figure 58). g001037 Figure 54 g001036 Figure 58 2. Turn the base of the bulb counterclockwise until it stops (Figure 55). 6.
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Storage Storing the Machine 1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to fresh fuel as directed by the fuel stabilizer manufacturer. Important: Do not store fuel longer than that suggested by the fuel-stabilizer manufacturer. 2. Run the engine for 10 minutes to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system. 3. Run the machine until the engine runs out of fuel. 4. Prime the engine and start it again. 5. Allow the engine to run until it shuts off.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause The electric starter does not turn (electric start only). 1. The power cord is disconnected at the outlet or the machine. 1. Connect the power cord to the outlet and/or the machine. 2. The power cord is worn, corroded, or damaged. 3. The power outlet is not energized. 2. Replace the power cord. 1. The key is not in the ignition or is in the STOP position. 1. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the ON position. 2.
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Problem The engine runs, but the machine discharges snow poorly or not at all. Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. The throttle is not in the FAST position when throwing snow. 1. Move the throttle to the FAST position. 2. The machine is moving too fast to clear the snow. 3. You are trying to remove too much snow per swath. 4. You are trying to remove extremely heavy or wet snow. 5. The discharge chute is plugged. 6. The auger/impeller drive belt is loose or is off the pulley. 2.
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