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Checking the Engine Oil
Level
6. Firmly tighten the nuts that secure both skids to
the auger sides.
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.
Each time before using the snowthrower, check the
oil level in the engine crankcase.
Note: If the skids become excessively worn, you can
turn them over and set the unused side toward the
pavement.
1.
Remove the
dipstick, wipe it clean,
then fully install the
dipstick.
Checking and Adjusting the
Traction Cable
2.
Remove the dipstick
and check the oil level. If
the oil level is below the
Add mark on the
dipstick, add oil. Refer to
Filling the Engine with
Oil on page 8.
Check and adjust the traction cable after the first 2
operating hours, then annually thereafter. If the
snowthrower does not drive in the forward or reverse
speeds or it drives when you release the traction
lever, adjust the traction cable.
m-6900
With the traction lever disengaged, check the pin (A)
in the elongated slot in the left side of the
snowthrower above the tire (B). There should be a
gap of 1/32 to 1/16 inch (1 to 1.5 mm) from the front
of the slot to the front edge of the pin.
Checking and Adjusting the
Skids and Scraper
1/32
to 1/16 inch (1 to 1.5 mm)
Check the skids and the scraper to ensure that the
auger does not contact the paved or gravel surface.
Adjust the skids and the scraper as needed to
compensate for wear.
A
1.
Check the tire pressure. Refer to Checking the
Tire Pressure on page 8.
B
2.
Loosen the
nuts that secure
both skids to the
auger sides until
the skids slide up
and down easily.
m-6962
If the left hand (traction) cable is not properly
adjusted, do the following steps:
1.
Loosen the
jam nut (A).
1/2
minimum
inch (13mm)
2. Loosen or
tighten the
m-6938
turnbuckle (B) to
adjust the pin until
it is the proper gap
from the front edge
of the slot.
3.
1/2
Support the side plates so that they are at least
inch (13 mm) above a level surface.
B
A
Important: The auger blades must be supported
above the ground by the skids.
4.
and parallel to a level surface.
Ensure that the scraper is 1/8 inch (3 mm) above
3.
jam nut.
Tighten the
m-6966
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 prevent the
snowthrower from picking up rocks.
5.
Move the skids down until they are even with the
ground.
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| Categories | Snow Blower Manuals, Toro Snow Blower |
|---|---|
| Tags | Toro 38645, Toro Power Max 1028LE |
| Model Number | 38645 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Download File |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Serial Number | 240000001 - 240999999 |
| Product Name | Toro Power Max 1028 LE Snowthrower |
| Product Brand | Toro. Customer Service Representatives are available by phone:
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| Product Type | Snowthrower |
| Product Series | Snowthrower, Two Stage Power Max |
| Swath | 28 inch |
| Discharge | Two Stage |
| Engine Manufacturer | Tecumseh |
| Engine Oil Type | 26 oz. (.8l) 5w-30 or 10w / API SH or higher |
| Gearbox Lubricant | 4.5 oz. (133ml) SAE 90 GL5 or higher |
| Engine Motor Model # | HMSK100-159495Y |
| Engine Motor Size | 10 hp |
| Engine Motor Type | 4 Cycle CARB2, EPA2 |
| Transmission Speed | 6 Forward/2 Reverse |
| Transmission Type | Friction Disc |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | toro.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Toro Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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Lawn and Garden readers have rated Toro Power Max 1028LE 38645 Snow Blower Operators Manual, 2004 3.0 out of 3.0 based on 1 product reviews. having troubles with the engine becoming starved for gas before the gas tank is dry. this can happen even when the tank is 75% full.