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Power Max
Two-Stage Snowthrowers

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

A Three-Year Limited Warranty (45 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial Use)

Conditions and Products Covered

The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to
an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the Toro Product
listed below if used for residential purposes*, if defective in materials or
workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component
for the period listed below.

This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay
transportation costs.

The following time periods apply from the date of purchase:

Products

Warranty Period

Power Max Snowthrowers and Attachments

3 years

— Power Max Chute

5 years

— Power Max Deflector

5 years

— Power Max Impeller Housing Cover

5 years

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use

Gas-powered Toro Products used for commercial, institutional, or
rental use, are warranted for 45 days against defects in materials or
workmanship. Components failing due to normal wear are not covered
by this warranty.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or
workmanship, follow this procedure:

1.

Contact any Authorized Toro Service Dealer to arrange service at their
dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, refer to the

Yellow

Pages

of your telephone directory (look under “Lawn Mowers”) or

access our web site at www.Toro.com. You may also call the numbers
listed in item #3 to use the 24-hour Toro Dealer locator system.

2.

Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the
Service Dealer. The dealer will diagnose the problem and determine
if it is covered under warranty.

3.

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s
analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at:

Customer Care Department, Consumer Division
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Toll free at 866-336-5205 (U.S. customers)
Toll free at 866-854–9033 (Canadian customers)

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance
procedures described in the

Operator’s Manual

. Such routine

maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

There is no other express warranty except for special emission system
coverage and engine warranty coverage on some products. This express
warranty does not cover the following:

Cost of regular maintenance service or wear parts, such as rotor
blades (paddles), scraper blades, belts, fuel, lubricants, oil changes,
spark plugs, cable/linkage or brake adjustments

Any product or part which has been altered or misused and requires
replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance

Repairs necessary due to failure to use fresh fuel (less than one
month old), or failure to properly prepare the unit prior to any period
of non-use over one month

Pickup and delivery charges

Operational misuse, neglect, or accidents

Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than an Authorized
Toro Service Dealer

General Conditions

All repairs covered by these warranties must be performed by an
Authorized Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement parts.
Repair by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer is your sole remedy under
this warranty.

Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for
indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the
use of the Toro Products covered by these warranties, including any
cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during
reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use pending completion of
repairs under these warranties.

All implied warranties of merchantability (that the product is fit for ordinary
use) and fitness for use (that the product is fit for a particular purpose) are
limited to the duration of the expressed warranty. Some states do not
allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions may not
apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.

Countries Other than the United States or Canada

Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain
guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining
guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

*Residential purposes means use of the product on the same lot as your home. Use at more than one location, or institutional or rental use, is considered
commercial use, and the commercial use warranty would apply.

374-0251 Rev A

Summary of Contents for Power Max 38624

Page 1: ...and serial numbers of your product ready Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product Write the numbers in the space provided Figure 1 1 Model and serial number loc...

Page 2: ...operating this unit Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to operate the equip...

Page 3: ...the engine and make certain the auger impeller and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the e...

Page 4: ...ng the auger impeller push down on the handles to raise the front of the snowthrower a few inches centimeters off the pavement Then lift the handles quickly to bump the front of the snowthrower on the...

Page 5: ...s position use the tool to clear the chute 112 6626 Model 38624 only 1 Traction drive squeeze the lever to engage release the lever to disengage 3 Cutting dismemberment hazard impeller do not place yo...

Page 6: ...before leaving the operator s position use the tool to clear the chute 6 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the snowthrower 8 Right turn control Briggs Part No 273676 1 Stop 3...

Page 7: ...Install the wheel clutch cable ends 3 No parts required Install the traction control linkage Carriage bolts 2 4 Locknuts 2 Install the chute control rod 5 Cable tie 1 Connect the wire to the headlight...

Page 8: ...ions Figure 3 1 Cables 2 Secure the upper handle with 4 handle bolts 4 curved washers and 4 locknuts from the loose parts bag Figure 4 Figure 4 2 Installing the Wheel Clutch Cable Ends Procedure Model...

Page 9: ...e jacket up slightly tighten the cable clamp nut and check the gap again 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 for the other cable 3 Installing the Traction Control Linkage Procedure 1 Remove the hairpin cotter...

Page 10: ...lever fully rearward Note The discharge chute and deflector should face forward If they do not hold the blue trigger cap down but do not move the Quick Stick and rotate the discharge chute until they...

Page 11: ...snowthrower comes with oil in the engine crankcase Note Before starting the engine check the oil level and add oil if necessary Use automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG...

Page 12: ...necessary 1 Start the engine refer to Starting the Engine 2 Move the speed selector to Position R1 refer to Operating the Speed Selector 3 Squeeze the left hand traction lever to the hand grip Figure...

Page 13: ...plug in 6 Fuel tank cap 15 Snow cleanout tool 7 Engine oil fill tube dipstick 16 Headlight 8 Chute deflector 17 Wheel clutch lever 2 models 38634 38644 and 38654 only 9 Discharge chute Figure 22 1 Ch...

Page 14: ...Starting the Engine 1 Check the engine oil level Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level in Maintenance 2 Turn the fuel shutoff valve 1 4 turn counterclockwise to open it Figure 25 Figure 25 3 Insert...

Page 15: ...cord immediately Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for assistance Important To prevent damaging the electric starter run it in short cycles 5 seconds maximum then wait one minute before trying to s...

Page 16: ...operate the snowthrower with the self propel feature engaged Refer to Freewheeling or Using the Self propel Drive 1 To engage the traction drive squeeze the left hand traction lever to the handgrip Fi...

Page 17: ...ing the Auger Impeller Drive 1 To engage the auger impeller drive squeeze the right hand auger impeller lever to the handgrip Figure 37 Figure 37 2 To stop the auger and impeller release the right han...

Page 18: ...the auger impeller is running but there is no snow coming out of the discharge chute the discharge chute may be clogged To unclog the discharge chute stay in the operating position and release the le...

Page 19: ...cleanout tool not your hands to remove an obstruction from the discharge chute Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge opening while operating the snowthrower Keep face hands feet and any...

Page 20: ...ir pressure in the tires and inflate them to 17 20 psi 116 137 kPa Drain the gasoline and run the engine to dry out the fuel tank and the carburetor at the end of the season Have an Authorized Service...

Page 21: ...the ground 6 Firmly tighten the nuts that secure both skids to the auger sides Note To quickly adjust the skids if they loosen support the scraper 1 8 inch 3 mm off the pavement then adjust the skids...

Page 22: ...tion lever disengaged check the pin in the elongated slot in the left side of the snowthrower above the tire There should be a gap of 1 32 to 1 16 inch 1 to 1 5 mm from the front of the slot to the fr...

Page 23: ...gure 50 Figure 50 3 Remove the pipe plug from the gearbox 4 Check the oil level in the gearbox The oil should be at the point of overflowing at the filler opening 5 If the oil level is low add GL 5 or...

Page 24: ...ne Crankcase with Oil Lubricating the Hex Shaft Service Interval Yearly Lubricate the hex shaft Lightly lubricate the hex shaft yearly with automotive engine oil Figure 53 Figure 53 1 Hex shaft 3 Rubb...

Page 25: ...rk plug wire 3 Thumb screw 2 Bracket 5 Clean around the base of the spark plug Figure 56 6 Remove and discard the old spark plug Note You will need a ratchet wrench extension to remove the spark plug...

Page 26: ...and will naturally move into the teeth of the gear Figure 60 4 Remove any slack in the cable by pulling the cable conduit rearward 5 Tighten the bolt on the cable clamp 6 Install and secure the gear...

Page 27: ...valve and allow the fuel to drain out of the fuel tank into an approved fuel container 5 Install the fuel line onto the fuel shutoff valve and secure it with a hose clamp 6 Run the snowthrower until...

Page 28: ...dry place out of the reach of children Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any enclosure Removing the Snowthrower from Storage 1 Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the...

Page 29: ...w or too high 9 Add or drain oil to adjust the oil level in the engine crankcase to the Full mark on the dipstick 1 The choke is in the On position 1 Move the choke to the Off position 2 The fuel shut...

Page 30: ...d Service Dealer Discharge chute either does not lock into place or does not move 1 The discharge chute latch is not properly adjusted 1 Adjust the discharge chute latch 1 The skids and or scraper are...

Page 31: ...Notes 31...

Page 32: ...sion system coverage and engine warranty coverage on some products This express warranty does not cover the following Cost of regular maintenance service or wear parts such as rotor blades paddles scr...

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