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Operating the Speed
Selector

The speed selector has
6 forward and 2 reverse
gears. To change
speeds, release the
traction lever and shift
the speed selector lever
to the desired position.
The lever locks in a
notch at each speed
selection.

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Operating the Auger/
Impeller Drive

1.

To engage the

auger/ impeller
drive, squeeze the
right hand (auger/
impeller) lever to
the handgrip.

2.

To stop the auger and impeller, release the right

hand 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. To release both levers, simply release the left
hand (traction) lever.

3.

If the auger and impeller continue to rotate when

you release the auger/impeller lever, do not operate
the snowthrower. Check the auger/impeller cable
(refer to Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller
Cable on page 17) and adjust it if necessary.
Otherwise, take the snowthrower to an Authorized
Dealer for service.

Warning

If the auger and impeller continue to rotate when
you release the auger/impeller lever, you could
seriously injure yourself or others.

Do not operate the snowthrower. Take it to an
Authorized Service Dealer for service.

Operating the Quick Stick

Push and hold the blue trigger cap down to use the
Quick Stick to move the discharge chute and the
chute deflector. Release the trigger cap to lock the
discharge chute and chute deflector into position.

Moving the Discharge Chute

Push and 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.

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If the chute does not move, refer to Adjusting the
Discharge Chute Latch on page 19.

If the chute does not turn as far to the left as it
does to the right, ensure that the cable is routed
to the inside of the handles. Refer to Installing the
Upper Handle Assembly on page 7.

If the chute does not lock into place when you
release the trigger cap, refer to Adjusting the
Discharge Chute Latch on page 19.

Summary of Contents for Power-Max 828LXE

Page 1: ...injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general...

Page 2: ...r under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Exercise extreme caution when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic After striking a fo...

Page 3: ...the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine T...

Page 4: ...familiar with all controls and know how to stop the engine quickly Before Operating Operator s Position 472 Caution Improper use may result in loss of fingers hands or feet impeller close to the open...

Page 5: ...ecals Important Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger Replace damaged decals 53 7670 1 Cutting dismembermentof foot auger 106 4587 107 3825 1 Fast 2 Forward speeds 3...

Page 6: ...oduct Overview 1 2 3 4 6 7 9 14 11 12 10 8 m 7018 5 13 1 Auger impellerlever 2 Speed selector lever 3 Quick Stick discharge chute control 4 Traction lever 5 Wheel clutch lever 2 6 Headlight 7 Fuel tan...

Page 7: ...er A A 3 Remove the nut and washer from the handle attach the cable clamp on the cable A to the handle and hand tighten the nut A Important Ensure that the curved side of the cable clamp is against th...

Page 8: ...asier leave the wave washer B and the flat washer C on the trunnion 4 Shift the speed selector lever into Position R2 5 Rotate the lower link arm fully upward counterclockwise m 6971 6 Lift up on the...

Page 9: ...of the chute gear cover until it slides into the chute gear 6 Align the holes in the nested ends of the rods and insert 2 carriage bolts through the short rod from the left side of the snowthrower as...

Page 10: ...The tires are overinflated at the factory for shipping Reduce the pressure equally in both tires to between 17 and 20 psi 116 and 137 kPa Checking the Scraper and Skids Refer to Checking and Adjustin...

Page 11: ...e electric starter m 4516 or Important To prevent damaging the electric starter run it no more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on then 5 seconds off If the engine does not start after this ser...

Page 12: ...nowthrower moves when the traction lever is in the released position check the traction cable refer to Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable on page 16 or take the snowthrower to an Authorized Ser...

Page 13: ...the snowthrower to an Authorized Dealer for service Warning If the auger and impeller continue to rotate when you release the auger impeller lever you could seriously injure yourself or others Do not...

Page 14: ...e snowthrower into a lower gear If the front continues to ride up lift up on the handles Unclogging the Discharge Chute If the auger impeller is running but there is no snow coming out of the discharg...

Page 15: ...er to Checking and Adjusting the Auger Impeller Cable on page 17 Inspect the spark plug Replace and or gap it if necessary Refer to Inspecting and Replacing the Spark Plug on page 19 Check the auger g...

Page 16: ...he scraper For gravel surfaces adjust the skids further down to prevent the snowthrower from picking up rocks 5 Move the skids down until they are even with the ground 6 Firmly tighten the nuts that s...

Page 17: ...the cable m 6903 A B 7 Adjust the turnbuckle until you obtain the proper gap 8 Tighten the jam nut 9 Insert the 2 screws you previously removed on the belt cover 10 If the auger impeller cable is prop...

Page 18: ...erly 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 on page 10 Lubricating the Hex Shaft Lightly lubricate the hex...

Page 19: ...u do not have a torque wrench tighten the plug firmly Adjusting the Discharge Chute Latch If the discharge chute does not lock into the desired position or does not unlock so that you can move it to a...

Page 20: ...bulb straight out from the back of the headlight m 7013 4 Insert a new bulb into the back of the headlight m 7014 5 Turn the base of the bulb clockwise until it is snug m 7015 6 Insert the wire conne...

Page 21: ...ine to run until it stops When you can no longer start the engine it is sufficiently dry 9 Stop the engine and allow it to cool 10 Remove the ignition key 11 Disconnect the spark plug wire 12 Remove t...

Page 22: ...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 and or fill the fuel tank wit...

Page 23: ...4 You are trying to remove extremely heavy or wet snow 4 Don t overload the snowthrower with extremely heavy or wet snow 5 The discharge chute is plugged 5 Refer to Unclogging the Discharge Chute on p...

Page 24: ...336 5205 Toll free U S customers 866 854 9033 Toll free Canada customers Owner Responsibilities You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator s...

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