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Power Max® 828LE Snowthrower
Model No. 38635—Serial No. 260000001 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
© 2005—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
This manual uses 2 other 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. 3354-342 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

    Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the auger/impeller housing The following list contains safety information specific to or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, Toro products or other safety information that you must adjustments, or inspections. know. •...

  • Page 4: Sound Pressure

    Remove the key from the ignition switch before storing the snowthrower. This unit does not exceed a hand/arm vibration level of • Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and 7.0 m/s , based on measurements of identical machines accessories. per EN 1033.
  • Page 5 107-3040 1. Cutting dismemberment, impeller and cutting dismemberment, auger hazards—keep bystanders a safe distance from the snowthrower. 106-4525 Reorder part no. 107-3825 1. Warning—hot surface, do not touch 1. Fast 3. Slow 2. Forward speeds 4. Reverse speeds Tecumseh Part No. 36501 1.

  • 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 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: Filling The Engine With Oil

    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 The tires are overinflated at the factory for shipping. Reduce the pressure equally in both tires to between 17 and 20 psi 1.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name-brand service station (Figure 18). Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel from the normal operating position. stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline less than 30 days old.
  • Page 11 Figure 24 Note: Take your glove off when you push in the Figure 20 primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole. 3. Rotate the fuel shutoff valve counterclockwise to open Note: Priming excessively may flood the engine and it (Figure 21).

  • 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 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: Operating Tips

    Unclogging the Discharge Operating Tips Chute If the auger/impeller is running but there is no snow coming out of the discharge chute, the discharge chute may When the snowthrower is in operation, the impeller be clogged. and auger can rotate and cut off or injure hands and feet.

  • 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 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 4. If the auger/impeller cable is not properly adjusted, do the following steps: 5. Loosen the jam nut (Figure 41). Figure 38 1. Jam nut 2. Turnbuckle Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Cable Check and adjust the auger/impeller cable after the first Figure 41 2 operating hours, then yearly thereafter.

  • Page 18: Changing The Engine Oil

    4. Check the oil level in the gearbox. The oil should be at the point of overflowing at the filler opening. 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 overflow.

  • Page 19: Replacing The Drive Belts

    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. 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.
  • Page 20 Figure 51 3. Remove the bulb straight out from the back of the headlight (Figure 52). Figure 55 Storage Figure 52 4. Insert a new bulb into the back of the headlight (Figure • Gasoline vapors can explode. 53). • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
  • Page 21 several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off-season. 13. Loosely install the spark plug. 14. Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to local codes, or use it in your automobile. Note: Do not store stabilized fuel for more than 90 days.

  • 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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