8
Before Operating
Freewheeling or Using the
Self-propel Drive
Filling the Engine with Oil
You snowthrower comes with only a few ounces of oil
in the engine. Before starting the engine, add oil.
Note: The bottle that comes with the snowthrower
contains 25 oz. of oil.
You can operate the snowthrower with the self-propel
feature engaged or disengaged (freewheeling).
Max. fill: 26 oz. (0.77 l), type: automotive detergent oil
with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ,
SL, or higher.
To freewheel, slide the
wheels inward and insert
the axle pins through the
outer axle holes, but not
through the wheel hubs.
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For temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use
SAE 30W.
For temperatures between 0°F and 32°F (–18°C
to 0°C), use SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W.
For air temperatures below 0°F (–18°C), use
m-6902
SAE 0W30.
To self-propel, slide the
wheels outward and
insert the axle pins
1.
Remove the
dipstick.
through the holes in the
wheel hubs and the
inner axle holes.
2.
Slowly pour oil
into the oil fill tube
to raise the oil level
to the Full mark on
the dipstick. Do
not overfill.
m-6902
3.
Install the
dipstick securely.
Note: Do not spill
oil around the oil fill
tube; oil could leak
onto traction parts
and cause the
m-6900
traction to slip.
Checking the Tire Pressure
The tires are overinflated at the factory for shipping.
Reduce the pressure equally in both tires to between
17
and 20 psi (116 and 137 kPa).
Checking the Scraper and
Skids
Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Scraper and
Skids on page 14.
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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:
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (CDT) - Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CDT) - Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CDT)
Canada 1-888-225-4886 USA 1-888-384-9939, Snow Blower |
| 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.