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Form No. 3355-498 Rev B

Power Max® 828LXE Snowthrower

Model No. 38631—Serial No. 270000001 and Up

Operator's Manual

Introduction

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and
product damage. You are responsible for operating the
product properly and safely.

You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a dealer,
or to register your product.

Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model 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 location

Model No.

Serial No.

This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Figure 2

1. Safety alert symbol

This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.

Important

calls attention to special mechanical information

and

Note

emphasizes general information worthy of special

attention.

Replacement Engine Owner’s Manuals may be ordered
through the engine manufacturer.

© 2006—The Toro® Company

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420

Register at www.Toro.com.

Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA

All Rights Reserved

Summary of Contents for Power Max 828LXE

Page 1: ...ure 1 identi es 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 location Model No Serial No This manual identi es...

Page 2: ...Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Keep the area of oper...

Page 3: ...ufacturer of snow thrower such as wheel weights counterweights cabs etc Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a rm hold on the handles...

Page 4: ...r s ear of 92 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per EN 11201 Sound Power This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 108 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per EN 3744 V...

Page 5: ...ever to engage release the lever to disengage 4 Cutting dismemberment hazard impeller do not place your hand in the chute stop the engine before leaving the operator s position use the tool to clear t...

Page 6: ...l the engine with oil 7 No parts required Check the tire pressure 8 No parts required Check the skids and scraper 1 Installing the Upper Handle Note Do not remove the rubber band until you have instal...

Page 7: ...t 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 jacke...

Page 8: ...trunnion into the hole in the speed selector lever Figure 11 Note If the trunnion does not t into the hole when you lift up on the speed control rod rotate the trunnion upward or downward on the spee...

Page 9: ...ector on the loose end of the wire straight into the back of the headlight until it is securely in place Figure 17 Figure 17 1 Plastic clip on wire connector 3 Cable tie 2 U bolt Note Ensure that the...

Page 10: ...he Skids and Scraper Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper in Maintenance Product Overview Figure 19 1 Auger impeller lever 8 Engine oil ll tube dipstick 2 Speed selector lever 9 Chute...

Page 11: ...n ame or sparks Store gasoline in an approved fuel container out of the reach of children Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name brand service station Figure 22 Impo...

Page 12: ...ct the power cord from the electric starter and the power outlet electric start only 9 When the engine starts set the choke to the 3 4 position As the engine warms up set the choke to the 1 2 position...

Page 13: ...oth wheels with the traction drive lever still engaged This enables you to turn and maneuver the snowthrower easily Note Holding down the traction lever against the handle engages the traction drive t...

Page 14: ...necessary Otherwise take the snowthrower to an Authorized Dealer for service If the auger and impeller continue to rotate when you release the auger impeller lever you could seriously injure yourself...

Page 15: ...to clear any remaining snow from inside the housing Rotate the Quick Stick to prevent it from freezing Stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove all ice and snow from the snowthrowe...

Page 16: ...i 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 Dealer inspect and replace the traction drive belt a...

Page 17: ...ighten 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 down to the pavement...

Page 18: ...wing steps 5 Loosen the jam nut Figure 46 Figure 46 1 Jam nut 2 Turnbuckle 6 Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the tension on the cable Figure 46 7 Adjust the turnbuckle until you obtain t...

Page 19: ...in cap 3 Drain the oil Note Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center 4 Install the oil drain cap 5 Fill the crankcase with oil Refer to Filling the Engine Crankcase with Oil Lubric...

Page 20: ...unlock so that you can move it to another position adjust the discharge chute latch 1 Remove the fastener on the gear cover Figure 52 lift the front of the cover up and slide it back and out of the w...

Page 21: ...ure 55 2 Turn the base of the bulb counterclockwise until it stops Figure 56 Figure 56 3 Remove the bulb straight out from the back of the headlight Figure 57 Figure 57 4 Insert a new bulb into the ba...

Page 22: ...run until it stops When you can no longer start the engine it is suf ciently dry 9 Stop the engine and allow it to cool 10 Remove the ignition key 11 Disconnect the spark plug wire 12 Remove the spar...

Page 23: ...ve is not open 3 Open the fuel shutoff valve 4 The throttle is not in the Fast position 4 Move the throttle to the Fast position 5 The fuel tank is empty or the fuel system contains stale fuel 5 Drain...

Page 24: ...er into a lower gear 3 You are trying to remove too much snow per swath 3 Reduce the amount of snow removed per swath 4 You are trying to remove extremely heavy or wet snow 4 Don t overload the snowth...

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Page 28: ...the product If for any reason it is impossible for you to contact your seller you may contact any Toro Authorized Distributor to arrange service 2 Bring the product and your proof of purchase sales r...

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