Toro 38631 Operator's Manual
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Power Max® 828LXE Snowthrower
Model No. 38631—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. 3355-498 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 5 112-6627 1. Left turn control 3. Warning—read the Operator’s 5. Cutting/dismemberment 7. Auger/impeller drive—squeeze Manual. hazard, impeller—keep away the lever to engage; release the from moving parts; remove lever to disengage. the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance.
  • 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 wheel clutch cable ends – No parts required Install the traction control linkage.
  • Page 7 Figure 7 1. Cable clamp Important: Ensure that the curved side of the cable clamp is against the handle and that the cable is routed below the clamp bolt. The cable must be Figure 4 in a straight line from the cable clamp to the point 2.
  • Page 8 3. 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 10).
  • Page 9: Filling The Engine With Oil

    5. 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 17). Figure 14 1. Short rod 2. Long chute control rod 4.
  • Page 10: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 18 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. 7. Checking the Tire Pressure Figure 19 1. Auger/impeller lever 8.
  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation Starting the Engine 1. Connect the spark plug wire (Figure 23). Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Filling the Fuel Tank Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others.
  • 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 27 Stopping the Engine 6. Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb, holding the primer in for a second before releasing it 1.
  • Page 13 Note: This disengages the drive to the right wheel while the left wheel continues driving, and the snowthrower turns to the right. Note: Similarly, squeezing the left wheel clutch lever turns the snowthrower to the left. When you complete the turn, release the wheel clutch lever, and the drive re-engages both wheels (Figure 33).
  • Page 14 Operating the Speed Selector Operating the Quick Stick™ The speed selector has 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. To Hold the blue trigger cap down to use the Quick Stick to change speeds, release the traction lever and shift the speed move the discharge chute and the chute deflector.
  • Page 15: Operating Tips

    Moving the Chute Deector moving parts to stop, and remove all ice and snow from the snowthrower. Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick • With the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle several forward to lower the chute deflector; move it rearward to times to prevent the recoil starter from freezing up.
  • Page 16: 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 17 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 18 4. If the auger/impeller cable is not properly adjusted, do the following steps: 5. Loosen the jam nut (Figure 46). Figure 43 1. Jam nut 2. Turnbuckle Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Cable Check and adjust the auger/impeller cable after the first Figure 46 2 operating hours, then yearly thereafter.
  • Page 19: Changing The Engine Oil

    Lubricating the Hex Shaft 5. If the oil level is low, add GL-5 or GL-6, SAE 85-95 EP transmission oil to the gearbox until the point of Lightly lubricate the hex shaft yearly with automotive engine overflow. oil (Figure 49). Note: Do not use synthetic oil.
  • Page 20: Inspecting And Replacing The Spark Plug

    If the auger/impeller drive belt or the traction drive belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, or otherwise damaged, go to www.Toro.com for additional service information or have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the belt. Figure 52 2. Loosen the bolt on the cable clamp (Figure 53).
  • Page 21: Replacing The Headlight Bulb

    Replacing the Headlight Bulb 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 55).
  • Page 22 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. • Gasoline vapors can explode. 2. Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to •...
  • Page 23: 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 24 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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