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Briggs & Stratton Part No. 277566

1.

When starting a cold
engine, close the choke
and press the primer two
times.

2.

When starting a warm
engine, open the choke
and do not press the
primer.

Briggs & Stratton Part No. 277588

1.

Primer

3.

Ignition key out
(Engine—Stop)

2.

Ignition key in
(Engine—Run)

Briggs & Stratton Part No. 278866

1.

Fuel—On

2.

Fuel—Off

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Summary of Contents for Power Max Heavy Duty 1128 OHXE 38803

Page 1: ...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 informat...

Page 2: ...e thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine Know how to stop the machine and disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to operate the machine Never allow adults to operate the machine without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating t...

Page 3: ...of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk never run Never touch a hot engine or muffler Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute WARNING Hand contact with the rotating rotor blades inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with machines Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute To clear the chute Shut the engine off Wait 10 seconds to be sure the ...

Page 4: ...rming any maintenance service or adjustment stop the engine remove the key and disconnect the wire from the spark plug If major repairs are ever needed contact your Authorized Service Dealer Do not change the governor settings on the engine When storing the machine for more than 30 days drain the fuel from the fuel tank to prevent a potential hazard Store fuel in an approved fuel container Remove ...

Page 5: ...2 Traction drive squeeze the lever to engage release the lever to disengage 5 Cutting dismemberment hazard impeller keep away from moving parts remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 8 Right turn control 3 Warning read the Operator s Manual 6 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the snowthrower 9 Hand warmer controls Briggs...

Page 6: ... the choke and press the primer two times 2 When starting a warm engine open the choke and do not press the primer Briggs Stratton Part No 277588 1 Primer 3 Ignition key out Engine Stop 2 Ignition key in Engine Run Briggs Stratton Part No 278866 1 Fuel On 2 Fuel Off 6 ...

Page 7: ...eel clutch cable ends 3 No parts required Install the traction control linkage Carriage bolts 2 4 Locknuts 2 Install the chute control rod 5 No parts required Connect the headlight and hand warmer wire to the engine 6 No parts required Fill the engine with oil 7 No parts required Check the tire pressure 8 No parts required Check the skids and scraper 9 No parts required Check the operation of the ...

Page 8: ... the upper handle legs and ensure that the cables and the wire for the headlight are not pinched between the handle sections 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 No Parts Required Procedure 1 Unwrap the cable ends from the lower handle Figure 5 Figure 5 2 R...

Page 9: ...ap between the bottom of the handle and the wheel clutch lever end Figure 9 Figure 9 Note The gap should be approximately the thickness of a pencil 1 4 inch or 6 mm If it is greater loosen the cable clamp nut slide the cable 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 No Parts Requir...

Page 10: ... control rod with the outer washer and a hairpin cotter you previously removed Note For easier installation look down through the opening in the speed selector Figure 13 Figure 13 1 Speed selector 4 Installing the Chute Control Rod Parts needed for this procedure 2 Carriage bolts 2 Locknuts Procedure 1 Unwrap the Quick Stick and rotate it so that it is upright and in the center 2 Hold the blue tri...

Page 11: ...carriage bolts with locknuts from the loose parts bag Figure 16 g018657 Figure 16 1 Cable clip 2 Deflector cable 7 Hold the blue trigger cap down and rotate the Quick Stick in a circle to ensure that the chute and deflector operate smoothly 5 Connecting the Headlight and Hand Warmer Wire to the Engine No Parts Required Procedure Plug one connector into the starter wire and another into the ground ...

Page 12: ...he dipstick securely Note Do not spill oil around the oil fill tube oil could leak onto traction parts and cause the traction to slip 7 Checking the Tire Pressure No Parts Required Procedure The tires are overinflated at the factory for shipping Reduce the pressure equally in both tires to between 16 and 137 kPa 117 and 20 psi 8 Checking the Skids and Scraper No Parts Required Procedure Refer to C...

Page 13: ...owing A Release the traction lever and stop the engine B Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector lever Figure 11 C Turn the trunnion upward counterclockwise on the speed control rod Figure 11 D Connect the trunnion to the speed selector lever Figure 11 7 If you made any adjustments repeat this procedure until no adjustments are required Important If the machine moves when the traction leve...

Page 14: ...contains up to 85 ethanol Using unapproved gasoline may cause performance problems and or engine damage which may not be covered under warranty Do not use gasoline containing methanol Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel containers over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer is used Do not add oil to gasoline Important To reduce starting problems add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all seaso...

Page 15: ...ank neck Starting the Engine 1 Check the engine oil level Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level page 21 2 Turn the fuel shutoff valve 1 4 turn counterclockwise to open it Figure 27 Figure 27 3 Insert the ignition key Figure 28 Figure 28 1 Ignition key 15 ...

Page 16: ...onnect a power cord to the electric starter plug in first and then to a power outlet Use only a UL listed 16 gauge extension cord recommended for outdoor use that is not longer than 50 feet 15 m WARNING The electrical cord can become damaged causing a shock or fire Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before using the machine If the cord is damaged do not operate the machine Replace or repair th...

Page 17: ...ezing up Operating the Hand Warmers Flip the switch to the On position to turn on the hand warmers Flip the switch to the Off position to turn off the hand warmers Figure 35 1 On off switch 3 Off position 2 On position Operating the Traction Drive CAUTION If the traction drive is not properly adjusted the machine may move in the direction opposite of what you intended causing injury and or propert...

Page 18: ...n deep snow 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 It also allows you to maneuver and transport the machine more easily when the engine is not running Operating the Speed Selector The speed selector has 6 forward and 2 reverse gears To change speeds...

Page 19: ...ge 8 If the chute does not lock into place when you release the trigger cap refer to Adjusting the Discharge Chute Latch page 26 Moving the Chute Deflector Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick forward to lower the chute deflector move it rearward to raise the chute deflector Figure 43 Figure 43 Unclogging the Discharge Chute WARNING If the auger impeller is running but there is ...

Page 20: ...ect the wire from the spark plug and keep it away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine Remove an obstruction from the discharge chute refer to Unclogging the Discharge Chute If necessary use the snow 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 machine...

Page 21: ... 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 and or the auger impeller drive belt if necessary Important You can find more information about maintaining and servicing your machine at www Toro com Important Refer to your engine operator s manual for additional maintenan...

Page 22: ...on gravel surfaces But if you must use the machine on a gravel surface adjust the skids further down to prevent the pivoting scraper from picking up rocks 6 Firmly tighten the nuts that secure both skids to the auger sides Note If the skids become excessively worn you can turn them over and set the unused side toward the pavement Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable Service Interval After the...

Page 23: ...r disengaged ensure that the gap between the auger clutch assembly and the tab is 1 5 mm 1 16 inch Figure 50 Figure 50 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 51 Figure 51 1 Jam nut 2 Turnbuckle 6 Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the tension on the cable Figure 51 7 Adjust the turnbuckle until y...

Page 24: ...fore changing the oil because warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants Use automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher Refer to your engine owner s manual Use Figure 53 below to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected Figure 53 1 Using SAE 30 at outdoor temperatures below 40 F 4 C will result in hard starting 2...

Page 25: ...ip your finger in automotive engine oil and lightly lubricate hex shaft 6 Move the speed selector lever to Position 6 7 Lubricate the other end of the hex shaft 8 Move the speed selector lever forward and rearward a few times 9 Install the back cover and return the machine to the operating position Replacing the Spark Plug Service Interval Every 100 hours Replace the spark plug Use a Champion QC12...

Page 26: ... hood to the machine with the 2 screws that you previously removed 12 Align the tab on the choke control knob with the slot on the upper snow hood 13 Connect the choke control knob to the choke shaft on the carburetor 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 another position adjust the discharge...

Page 27: ...ulb Use a GE 892 16W halogen light bulb Do not touch the bulb with your hands or allow dirt or moisture to come into contact with the bulb 1 Remove the wire connector from the back of the headlight Figure 63 Figure 63 2 Turn the base of the bulb counterclockwise until it stops Figure 64 Figure 64 3 Remove the bulb straight out from the back of the headlight Figure 65 Figure 65 4 Insert a new bulb ...

Page 28: ...stops When you can no longer start the engine it is sufficiently dry 6 Stop the engine and allow it to cool 7 Remove the ignition key 8 Clean the machine thoroughly 9 Touch up chipped surfaces with paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer Sand affected areas before painting and use a rust preventative to prevent the metal parts from rusting 10 Tighten all loose screws bolts and locknuts R...

Page 29: ...ct the wire to the spark plug 7 The spark plug is pitted fouled or the gap is incorrect 7 Check the spark plug and adjust the gap if necessary Replace the spark plug if it is pitted fouled or cracked 8 The fuel vent cap is restricted 8 Remove the vent restriction or replace the fuel cap Engine does not start or starts hard 9 The engine oil level in the engine crankcase is too low or too high 9 Add...

Page 30: ...just the auger impeller drive belt refer to www Toro com for servicing information or take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer Engine runs but the machine discharges snow poorly or not at all 7 The auger impeller drive belt is worn or broken 7 Replace the auger impeller drive belt refer to www Toro com for servicing information or take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer Discharge ...

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Page 34: ...pplication for certification The warranty period begins on the date the small off road engine equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser The warranted period is two years Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below the warranty on evaporative emissions related parts is as follows 1 Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written...

Page 35: ...ction System Air cleaner Intake manifold Crankcase vent and line s Purge line and fittings 3 Ignition System Spark plug s and wire s Magneto ignition system 4 Catalytic Exhaust System Catalytic converter Exhaust manifold Air injector system and valve s 5 Miscellaneous Items Used in Emission Control System Valves switches and linkages Connectors fittings and brackets 374 0299 Rev A ...

Page 36: ...ss 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 replacement of 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...

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