Toro Power Max 828LE Operator's Manual

Toro Power Max 828LE Operator's Manual

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Power Max® 828LE Snowthrower
Model No. 38635—Serial No. 270000001 and Up
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
© 2006—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
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.
Register at www.Toro.com.
Form No. 3355-507 Rev B
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 Safety Bef or e Ope r a t ing Ca u ti o n : Im p r o p er u se ma y r e su lt in lo ss o f fin g e r , h a n d s, o r fe e t. Re a d a nd unders t a n d t he cont e n t s o f t hi s manual b...
  • Page 3: Maintenance And Storage

    Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting The following list contains safety information specific to it and for moving the snow thrower in or out of the Toro products or other safety information that you must building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are know.
  • Page 4: Sound Pressure

    Remove the key from the ignition switch before storing Vibration the snowthrower. • Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and This unit does not exceed a hand/arm vibration level of accessories. 7.0 m/s , based on measurements of identical machines per EN 1033.
  • Page 5 112-6626 1. Traction drive—squeeze the lever to engage; 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, 5. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a release the lever to disengage. impeller—do not place your hand in the safe distance from the snowthrower. chute; stop the engine before leaving the operator’s position, use the tool to clear the chute.
  • Page 6: Loose Parts

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Step Qty. Description Handle bolts Curved washers Install the upper handle. Locknuts – No parts required Install the traction control linkage. Carriage bolts Install the chute control rod. Locknuts Cable ties Connect the wire to the headlight.
  • Page 7: Installing The Traction Control Linkage

    2. Installing the Traction Control Linkage 1. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the lower end of the speed control rod and insert the lower end of the rod into the lower link arm so that the bent end of the speed control rod faces rearward (Figure 5).
  • Page 8: Connecting The Wire To The Headlight

    4. Connecting the Wire to the Headlight 1. Insert the wire connector on the loose end of the wire straight into the back of the headlight until it is securely in place (Figure 12). Figure 9 1. Short rod 2. Long chute control rod 4.
  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 13 2. Install the dipstick securely. Note: Do not spill oil around the oil fill tube; oil could leak onto traction parts and cause the traction to slip. 6. Checking the Tire Pressure Figure 14 1. Auger/impeller lever 8.
  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name-brand service station (Figure 19). Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline less than 30 days old.
  • Page 11: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine 1. Connect the spark plug wire (Figure 20). Figure 24 6. Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb, holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time (Figure 25). Figure 20 2.
  • Page 12: Stopping The Engine

    If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a power outlet, someone can inadvertently start the snowthrower and injure people or damage property. Unplug the power cord whenever you are not starting the snowthrower. Figure 28 Stopping the Engine 2. To stop the traction drive, release the traction lever. 3.
  • Page 13: Operating The Quick Stick

    the Quick Stick to the right to move the discharge chute to the right (Figure 32). Figure 30 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.
  • Page 14: Preventing Freeze-Up

    Operating Tips • To unclog the discharge chute, stay in the operating position and release the left hand (traction) lever. While running 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 When the snowthrower is in operation, the impeller quickly to bump the front of the snowthrower on the and auger can rotate and cut off or injure hands and...
  • Page 15: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

    Important: You can find more information about maintaining and servicing your snowthrower at www.Toro.com. Important: Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. For engine adjustments, repairs, or warranty service not covered in this manual, contact an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
  • Page 16: Checking And Adjusting The Traction Cable

    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. Note: If the skids become excessively worn, you can turn them over and set the unused side toward the pavement.
  • Page 17: Checking And Adjusting The Auger/Impeller Cable

    5. Loosen the jam nut (Figure 41). Figure 38 1. Jam nut 2. Turnbuckle Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Cable Figure 41 1. Jam nut 2. Turnbuckle Check and adjust the auger/impeller cable after the first 2 operating hours, then yearly thereafter. 6.
  • Page 18: Changing The Engine Oil

    Note: Do not use synthetic oil. Important: Do not get oil on the rubber wheel or the aluminum friction drive plate because the traction 6. Install the pipe plug in the gearbox. drive will slip (Figure 44). Changing the Engine Oil 1.
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Discharge Chute Latch

    Authorized Service Dealer replace the belt. Replacing the Headlight Bulb Use a GE 892 16W halogen light bulb.
  • Page 20: Preparing The Snowthrower For Storage

    Storage • Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. Figure 52 • Do not store the snowthrower in an enclosure near an open flame. 4. Insert a new bulb into the back of the headlight (Figure 53).
  • Page 21: Removing The Snowthrower From Storage

    Removing the Snowthrower from Storage 1. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow the excess oil from the cylinder. 2. Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to 15 ft-lb (20.4 N·m). 3.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Electric starter does not turn 1. The power cord is 1. Connect the power cord (electric-start models only) disconnected at the outlet or to the outlet and/or the the snowthrower. snowthrower. 2. The power cord is worn, 2.
  • Page 23 6. The auger/impeller drive belt 6. Install and/or adjust the is loose or is off the pulley. auger/impeller drive belt; refer to www.Toro.com for servicing information or take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer. 7. The auger/impeller drive belt 7.
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  • Page 28 Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The Toro® Company and its afliate, Toro Warranty Company, If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promises to the or workmanship, follow this procedure: original purchaser* to repair any Toro Product used for normal 1.

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