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Form No. 3396-760 Rev A

Power Max Heavy Duty 1028 OHXE Snowthrower

Model No. 38826—Serial No. 316000001 and Up

Operator's Manual

This product complies with all relevant European directives.
For details, see the separate product specific Declaration of
Conformity (DOC) sheet.

Introduction

This machine is intended to be used by residential
homeowners or professional, hired operators. It is
designed 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.

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

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

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 machine ready.

Figure 1

identifies the location of the

model and serial numbers on the machine. Write the numbers
in the space provided.

ST OP

G016493

1

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.

© 2015—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

*3396-760* A

 

Summary of Contents for Power Max HD 1028 OHXE 38826

Page 1: ...y information help finding a dealer or to register your machine Whenever you need service genuine Toro parts or additional information contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and...

Page 2: ...Storage 26 Troubleshooting 27 Safety This machine meets or exceeds the ISO 8437 specifications of the International Standards Organization in effect at the time of production Shut the machine off bef...

Page 3: ...t 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 T...

Page 4: ...e stop 3 Variable speed control 2 Slow 4 Fast x 3 1 2 3 4 5 120 9805 120 9805 1 Insert the key 2 Prime the engine 3 times 3 Engage the choke 4 Pull the starter cord 5 Once the engine is running diseng...

Page 5: ...el 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...

Page 6: ...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 was...

Page 7: ...p 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 cl...

Page 8: ...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 In...

Page 9: ...e the 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...

Page 10: ...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 Red...

Page 11: ...ed 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 re...

Page 12: ...outdoors when the engine is cold Wipe up spills Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks Store gasoline in an approved fuel container out of the reach of children For best...

Page 13: ...e and repair the damage before restarting and operating the machine If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check immediately for the cause Do not run the engine indoors...

Page 14: ...oke to the Choke position Figure 28 G016501 Figure 28 6 Move the throttle to the Fast position Figure 29 STOP G016504 Figure 29 7 Start the machine by pulling the recoil starter or pressing the electr...

Page 15: ...for service 8 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet first and then from the machine electric start only 9 Allow the engine to warm up gradually move the choke toward the Run position Wait fo...

Page 16: ...e machine 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 Figure 34 Figure...

Page 17: ...gure 38 Figure 38 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 impell...

Page 18: ...n the handles to raise the front of the machine a few inches centimeters off the pavement Then lift the handles quickly to bump the front of the machine on the pavement Repeat if necessary until a str...

Page 19: ...or clothes dryers Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure When storing the machine for more than 30 days refer to the Storage section for important details Preventing Freeze up In sn...

Page 20: ...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 Im...

Page 21: ...raper is 1 8 inch 3 mm above and parallel to a level surface Note If the pavement is cracked rough or uneven adjust the skids to raise the scraper For gravel surfaces adjust the skids further down to...

Page 22: ...earbox 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 46 1 G016782 Figure 46...

Page 23: ...2 oz 0 89 to 0 95 l 1 Clean the area around the oil drain cap Figure 48 G016496 1 Figure 48 1 Oil drain plug 2 Slide an oil drain pan under the drain extension and remove the oil drain plug Note When...

Page 24: ...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 way Figure 52 2 Loosen the bo...

Page 25: ...tact with the bulb 1 Remove the wire connector from the back of the headlight Figure 55 Figure 55 2 Turn the base of the bulb counterclockwise until it stops Figure 56 Figure 56 3 Remove the bulb stra...

Page 26: ...l 4 Prime the engine and start it again 5 Allow the engine to run until it 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 igni...

Page 27: ...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 T...

Page 28: ...the auger impeller drive belt refer to www Toro com for servicing information or take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer The engine runs but the machine discharges snow poorly or not at all 7...

Page 29: ...Notes 29...

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Page 31: ...ndia 0091 44 2449 4387 Valtech Morocco 212 5 3766 3636 Jean Heybroek b v Netherlands 31 30 639 4611 Victus Emak Poland 48 61 823 8369 European Privacy Notice The Information Toro Collects Toro Warrant...

Page 32: ...vice See attached Distributor List 2 Bring the product and your proof of purchase sales receipt to the servicing outlet If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the servicing outlet s analysis or w...

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