Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 1128 OHXE 38803 Operator's Manual

Serial no. 315000001 and up

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Power Max Heavy Duty 1128 OHXE Snowthrower
Model No. 38803-Serial No. 315000001 and Up

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, nor is
a model with a pivoting scraper designed for clearing off
gravel surfaces.
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.
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),
© 2014-The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Figure 1
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which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death
if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
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.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.
The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is supplied for
information regarding the US Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control
Regulation of emission systems, maintenance, and
warranty. Replacements may be ordered through the
engine manufacturer.
Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 1
Safety ........................................................................... 2
Training ................................................................. 2
Preparation............................................................. 2
Operation............................................................... 3
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute .......................... 3
Maintenance and Storage.......................................... 3
Toro Snowthrower Safety ......................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 4
Setup ............................................................................ 7
1 Installing the Upper Handle.................................... 8
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3385-243* A
Printed in the USA
Form No. 3385-243 Rev A
Operator's Manual
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Note emphasizes general information worthy of special machine damage. You are responsible for operating the attention. machine properly and safely. WARNING You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for machine and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register CALIFORNIA your machine. Proposition 65 Warning...
  • Page 2: Safety

    Training 4 Installing the Chute Control Rod ......10 5 Connecting the Headlight and Hand Warmer • Read, understand and follow all instructions on the Wire to the Engine..........11 machine and in the manual(s) before operating this 6 Filling the Engine with Oil........11 machine.
  • Page 3: Operation

    Never operate the machine without proper guards, and Toro Snowthrower Safety other safety protective devices in place and working. The following list contains safety information specific to Toro • Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where machines or other safety information that you must know.
  • Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals

    106-4525 Store fuel in an approved fuel container. Remove the key from the ignition switch before storing the machine. Reorder part no. 112-6633 • Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and 1. Fast 3. Slow accessories. 2. Forward speeds 4. Reverse speeds 107-3040 1.
  • Page 5 112-6625 Reorder part no. 112-6629 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, impeller—do not place your hand in the chute; stop the engine before leaving the operator's position, use the tool to clear the chute. 127–5991 1. Left turn control 4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, 7. Auger/impeller drive—squeeze the impeller—do not place your hand in the lever to engage;...
  • Page 6 Briggs & Stratton Part No. 277566 1. When starting a cold 2. When starting a warm engine, close the choke engine, open the choke and press the primer two and do not press the times. primer. Briggs & Stratton Part No. 277588 1.
  • Page 7: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. 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 8: Installing The Upper Handle

    Installing the Upper Handle Parts needed for this procedure: Handle bolts Curved washers Locknuts Procedure Figure 4 Note: Do not remove the rubber band on the cables until you have installed the upper handle. 1. Lift and rotate the upper handle and position it over the lower handle (Figure 3).
  • Page 9: Installing The Traction Control Linkage

    Figure 9 Figure 6 Note: The gap should be approximately the thickness 1. Wheel clutch lever of a pencil (1/4 inch or 6 mm). If it is greater, loosen the cable clamp nut, slide the cable jacket up slightly, 3. Remove the nut and washer from the handle, attach tighten the cable clamp nut, and check the gap again.
  • Page 10: Installing The Chute Control Rod

    Note: For easier installation, look down through the opening in the speed selector (Figure 13). Figure 13 Figure 11 1. Speed selector 1. Speed selector lever 3. Inner washer 2. Trunnion 4. Outer washer Note: To make installation easier, leave the flat washer on the trunnion (Figure 11).
  • Page 11: Connecting The Headlight And Hand Warmer Wire To The Engine

    7. Hold the blue trigger cap down and rotate the Quick Stick in a circle to ensure that the chute and deflector operate smoothly. Connecting the Headlight and Hand Warmer Wire to the g018656 Figure 14 Engine 1. Short rod 2.
  • Page 12: Checking The Tire Pressure

    Note: Do not spill oil around the oil fill tube; oil could Use automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. Refer to your engine owner's leak onto traction parts and cause the traction to slip. manual.
  • Page 13: Product Overview

    Product Overview 1. Start the engine; refer to Starting the Engine (page 15). 2. Move the speed selector to Position R1; refer to Operating the Speed Selector (page 18). 3. Squeeze the left hand (traction) lever to the hand-grip (Figure 20). Figure 20 The machine should move rearward.
  • Page 14: Operation

    is acceptable. Ethanol and MTBE are not the same. Gasoline with 15% ethanol (E15) by volume is not approved for use. Never use gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol by volume, such as E15 (contains 15% ethanol), E20 (contains 20% ethanol), or Figure 23 E85 (contains up to 85% ethanol ).
  • Page 15: Starting The Engine

    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 Figure 26 1. Do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck. 3.
  • Page 16 4. Firmly push in the primer with your thumb 2 times (15°F or -9°C or above) or 4 times (below 15°F or -9°C), holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time (Figure 29). Figure 31 7. Start the machine pulling the recoil starter or pressing the electric-starter button (Figure 32).
  • Page 17: Stopping The Engine

    Operating the Hand Warmers 8. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet first and then from the machine (electric start only). Flip the switch to the On position to turn on the hand 9. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes, move warmers.
  • Page 18: Using The Wheel Clutch Levers

    Momentarily squeezing and releasing the left or right wheel clutch lever also allows for steering adjustments to keep the machine going in a straight line, especially in 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.
  • Page 19: Operating The Quick Stick

    • and adjust it if necessary. Otherwise, take the machine If the chute does not move, refer to Adjusting the to an Authorized Dealer for service. Discharge Chute Latch (page 26). • If the chute does not turn as far to the left as it does to the WARNING right, ensure that the cable is routed to the inside of the handles.
  • Page 20: Preventing Freeze-Up

    • may cause the skids to move. Adjust the skids and Always set the throttle to the Fast position when throwing tighten the skid bolts securely. snow. • If the engine slows down under a load or the wheels slip, Preventing Freeze-up shift the machine into a lower gear.
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    • 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 maintenance procedures. For engine adjustments, repairs, or warranty service not covered in this manual, contact an Authorized Briggs &...
  • Page 22: Checking And Adjusting The Skids

    Checking and Adjusting the must use the machine on a gravel surface, adjust the skids further down to prevent the pivoting scraper Skids from picking up rocks. 6. Firmly tighten the nuts that secure both skids to the Service Interval: Yearly—Check the skids and adjust them auger sides.
  • Page 23: Checking And Adjusting The Auger/Impeller Cable

    Figure 48 Figure 50 1. Jam nut 2. Turnbuckle 1. Tab 2. 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) Checking and Adjusting the 4. If the auger/impeller cable is not properly adjusted, do Auger/Impeller Cable the following steps: 5. Loosen the jam nut (Figure 51). Service Interval: After the first 2 hours—Inspect the auger/impeller cable and adjust it if necessary.
  • Page 24: Checking The Auger Gearbox Oil Level

    Checking the Auger Gearbox Changing the Engine Oil Oil Level Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Every 25 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) Service Interval: Yearly—Check the auger gearbox oil and add oil if necessary. If possible, run the engine just before changing the oil because warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
  • Page 25: Lubricating The Hex Shaft

    Replacing the Spark Plug 4. Install the oil drain cap. 5. Fill the crankcase with oil. Refer to 6 Filling the Engine Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Replace the spark plug. with Oil (page 11). Use a Champion QC12YC or equivalent spark plug. Lubricating the Hex Shaft Note: To access the spark plug, you must first remove the upper snow hood (Figure 57).
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Discharge Chute Latch

    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 chute latch. 1. Remove the fastener on the gear cover (Figure 60), lift the front of the cover up, and slide it back and out of the way.
  • Page 27: Replacing The Drive Belts

    Note: The latch is spring loaded and will naturally 4. Insert a new bulb into the back of the headlight (Figure move into the teeth of the gear (Figure 62). 66). 4. Remove any slack in the cable by pulling the cable conduit rearward.
  • Page 28: Storage

    Storage WARNING • Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the machine in an enclosure near an open flame. • Allow the engine to cool before storing it. Preparing the Machine for Storage 1.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Electric starter does not turn (electric-start 1. The power cord is disconnected at the 1. Connect the power cord to the outlet models only) outlet or the machine. and/or the machine. 2. The power cord is worn, corroded, or 2.
  • Page 30 5. Unclog the discharge chute. 6. The auger/impeller drive belt is loose 6. Install and/or adjust the auger/impeller or is off the pulley. drive belt; refer to www.Toro.com for servicing information or take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer.
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  • Page 34 Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of The Toro Company. 10. Add-on or modified parts that are not approved by The Toro Company may not be used. The use of a non-approved add-on or modified parts by the purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
  • Page 35 1. Fuel System Parts • Carburetor and internal parts • Cold starting enrichment (primer or choke) • Fuel pump • Fuel line, fittings, and clamps • Fuel tank, cap, and tether • Carbon canister 2. Air Induction System • Air cleaner •...
  • Page 36 Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.

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