Toro 38632 Operator's Manual
828LE Power Max Snowthrower
Model No. 38632—Serial No. 240000001 and Up
Introduction
Form No. 3329-773 Rev A
Operator ’s Manual
Read this manual 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. The
illustration below identifies the location of the model
and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers
in the space provided below:
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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 U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California
Emission Control Regulation of emission
systems, maintenance and warranty.
Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit.
Should this engine Owner’s Manual become
damaged or illegible, replace immediately.
Replacements may be ordered through the
engine manufacturer.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the following words:
• Danger signals an extreme hazard that will
cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
the recommended precautions.
• Warning signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
• Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor
or moderate injury if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
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.
2003—The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale A ve., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved
Safety
This snowthrower meets or exceeds the B71.3
specifications of the American National
Standards Institute in effect at the time of
production.
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before the engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this
snowthrower could result in injury or death. To
reduce this potential, comply with the following
safety instructions.
The following instructions have been adapted from
the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.3–1995 and the ISO
8437:1989 standard.
Original Instructions (EN)
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Training
• Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop
the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
• Never allow children to operate the snowthrower.
Never allow adults to operate the snowthrower
without proper instruction.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons
(particularly small children) and pets.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating the snowthrower in
reverse.
Preparation
• Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use
the snowthrower. Remove all doormats, sleds,
boards, wires, and other foreign objects.
• Before starting the engine, disengage all clutches.
Shift the snowthrower into neutral as well, if
applicable.
• Do not operate the snowthrower without wearing
adequate winter garments. Wear footwear that
will improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
– Use an approved fuel container.
– Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
– Replace the fuel tank cap securely and wipe up
any spilled fuel.
• Use only the power cord supplied with the
snowthrower and a receptacle appropriate for use
with the power cord for electric-start motors.
• Adjust the auger housing height to clear a gravel
or crushed-rock surface.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine is running, except where specifically
recommended by Toro.
• Let the engine and the snowthrower adjust to the
outdoor temperature before starting to clear
snow.
• Operating any powered machine can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while
operating, adjusting, or repairing the
snowthrower.
Operation
• Do not put your hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
• Exercise extreme caution when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the snowthrower for any damage, and
repair the damage before operating the
snowthrower.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the engine whenever you leave the
operating position, before unclogging the
auger/impeller housing or discharge chute, and
when making any repairs, adjustments, or
inspections.
• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain that the auger/impeller and all moving
parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug
to prevent someone from accidentally starting the
engine.
• Do not run the engine indoors, except when
starting it and for moving the snowthrower in or
out of the building. Open the outside doors;
exhaust fumes are dangerous.
• Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.
Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep
slopes.
• Never operate the snowthrower without proper
guards or other safety devices in place.
• Never operate the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles, window wells, and
drop-offs without properly adjusting the snow
discharge angle. Keep children and pets away.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Look behind and use care when backing up with
the snowthrower.
• Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone in front of the unit.
• Disengage the power to the auger/impeller when
the snowthrower is being transported or when not
in use.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved
by Toro, such as wheel weights, counterweights,
and cabs. (Contact an Authorized Service Dealer
for accessories available for your snowthrower.)
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• Never operate the snowthrower without good
visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing,
and keep a firm hold on the handle. Walk; never
run.
Maintenance and Storage
• Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to be sure that the equipment is
in safe working condition.
• Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where ignition sources are
present, such as hot water and space heaters
and clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
• Always refer to this operator’s manual for
important details if the snowthrower is to be
stored for an extended period.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels
when necessary.
Toro Snowthrower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific
to Toro products or other safety information that you
must know.
• Rotating rotor auger/impeller can cut off or
injure fingers or hands. Stay behind the
handles and away from the discharge opening
while operating the snowthrower. Keep your
face, hands, feet, and any other part of your
body or clothing away from moving or
rotating parts.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, inspecting,
troubleshooting, or repairing the snowthrower,
stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the wire
from the spark plug and keep it away from the
spark plug to prevent someone from
accidentally starting the engine.
• To unclog the discharge chute, stay in the
operating position and release the left hand
(traction) lever. While running the auger/impeller,
push down on the handles to raise the front of the
snowthrower a few inches (centimeters) off the
pavement. Then lift the handles quickly to bump
the front of the snowthrower on the pavement.
Repeat if necessary until a stream of snow comes
out the discharge chute.
• If you cannot unclog the discharge chute by
bumping the front of the snowthrower, stop the
engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
use a stick; never use your hand.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that could get
caught in moving parts.
• If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged,
illegible, or lost, repair or replace it before
beginning operation.
• Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
• Do not touch the engine while it is running or
soon after it has stopped because the engine
may be hot enough to cause a burn.
• When storing the snowthrower for more than
30 days, drain the fuel from the fuel tank to
prevent a potential hazard. Store fuel in an
approved fuel container. Remove the key from
the ignition switch before storing the
snowthrower.
• Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts
and accessories.
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Before Operating
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before operating the snowthrower. Become familiar
with all controls and know how to stop the engine
quickly.
Operator's
Position
472
Caution: Improper use may result
in loss of fingers, hands, or feet.
There is a highspeed
impeller close to the
of the opening.
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The lowspeed auger
has a moving pinch
point close to the
opening.
Safety/Instruction Decals
Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals.
53-7670
1. Cutting/dismemberment of foot, auger
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106-4521
1. Key ignition
2. Engage to start the engine
3. Disengage to stop the
engine
Tecumseh Part No. 35077
4. Fast
5. Increasing scale
6. Slow
7. Stop the engine
1. Fast
2. Forward speeds
106-4587
Tecumseh Part No. 37119
107-3825
3. Slow
4. Reverse speeds
1. Primer
Tecumseh Part No. 36501
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Product Overview
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Setup
Installing the Upper Handle
Assembly
1. Lift and rotate the upper handle assembly and
position it over the lower handle.
Note: Ensure that the 2 cables attached to the
Quick Stick are routed inside the upper handle
legs and that the 2 lever cables and the wire for
the headlight are not pinched between the handle
sections.
2. Secure the upper handle assembly with 4 handle
bolts, 4 curved spacers, and 4 locknuts from the
loose parts bag.
1. Auger/impeller lever
2. Speed selector lever
3. Quick Stick discharge
chute control
4. Traction lever
5. Headlight
6. Fuel tank
4
1
2
3
7. Engine oil fill tube/ dipstick
8. Chute deflector
9. Discharge chute
10. Fuel shutoff valve
11. Skid (2)
12. Auger
13. Scraper
5
6
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1. Ignition switch
2. Choke
3. Throttle
4. Primer
5. Electric starter
6. Recoil starter
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Installing the Traction
Control Linkage
1. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the
the lower end of the speed control rod (A) and insert
the lower end of the rod into the lower link arm (B) so
that the bent end of the speed control rod faces
rearward.
A
B
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2. Secure the lower end of the speed control rod
with the washer and hairpin cotter that you previously
removed.
3. Remove the hairpin cotter and the outer washer
(of 3 washers) from the trunnion (A) on the upper end
of the speed control rod.
6. Lift up on the speed control rod and insert the
trunnion into the hole in the underside of the speed
selector lever (D) located under the control panel.
Note: If the trunnion does not fit into the hole
when you lift up on the speed control rod, rotate
the trunnion upward or downward on the speed
control rod until it fits into the hole.
7. Secure the trunnion and upper end of the speed
control rod with the outer washer and a hairpin cotter
you previously removed.
Note: To make the installation easier, you can look
down through the opening in the speed
selector (A).
A
B
D
C
Note: To make installation easier, leave the wave
washer (B) and the flat washer (C) on the
trunnion.
4. Shift the speed selector lever into Position R2.
5. Rotate the
lower link arm fully
upward
(counterclockwise).
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A
m-6898
m-6971
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Installing the Chute Control
Rod
1. Remove the packaging materials from the Quick
Stick.
2. From the operating position, rotate the Quick
Stick so that it is upright and in the center.
3. Press and hold the blue trigger cap down and pull
the lever fully rearward.
Note: The discharge chute and deflector should
face forward. If they do not, press and hold the
blue trigger cap down (but do not move the Quick
Stick), and reach forward and rotate the discharge
chute until it faces directly forward.
4. Align the flattened back end of the long chute
control rod (A) with the flattened front end of the short
rod (B) that extends from the front of the control panel
so that they nest together.
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8. Insert the
cable clip (A) that
supports the
deflector cable (B)
onto the forward
carriage bolt, and
secure the carriage
bolts with locknuts
from the loose
parts bag.
9. Press and hold the blue trigger cap down to
unlock the Quick Stick.
10. Rotate the Quick Stick in a circle to ensure that
the chute and deflector operate smoothly.
B
A
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.
A
B
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5. Hold the long
chute control rod in
this orientation
(you must move it
back to insert it
into the gear) and
insert the front end
of the rod into the
opening in the
back of the chute
gear cover until it
slides into the
chute gear.
6. Align the holes in the nested ends of the rods and
insert 2 carriage bolts through the short rod from the
left side of the snowthrower (as viewed from the
operating position).
7. The 2 carriage bolts (in the loose parts bag) will
go through the holes in the short rod and then through
the holes in the long chute control rod.
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Note: Ensure that the plastic clip on the wire
connector is on the bottom.
2. Secure a cable tie (from the loose parts bag)
around the wire and the handle about an inch
(2.5 cm) below the U-bolt.
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