Form No. 3396-760 Rev A Power Max Heavy Duty 1028 OHXE Snowthrower Model No. 38826—Serial No. 316000001 and Up Operator's Manual This product complies with all relevant European directives. For details, see the separate product specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet. Introduction ST OP This machine is intended to be used by residential homeowners or professional, hired operators.
Removing the Machine from Storage.........................26 Troubleshooting ...........................................................27 This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. Contents Safety Introduction .................................................................. 1 Safety ........................................................................... 2 Sound Pressure ....................................................... 2 Sound Power .........................................
Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 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; release the lever to chute; stop the engine before leaving disengage. the operator's position, use the tool to clear the chute. 2. Traction drive—squeeze the lever to 8. Right turn control 5.
125–1102 1. Engine stop 3. Variable speed control 2. Slow 4. Fast 1 2 x3 3 4 5 120-9805 120-9805 1. Insert the key. 2. Prime the engine 3 times. 3. Engage the choke. 4. Pull the starter cord. 5. Once the engine is running, disengage the choke.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Description Qty. Use Handle bolts Curved washers Locknuts 4 4 4 Install the upper handle. No parts required – Install the wheel clutch cable ends No parts required – Install the traction control linkage. Carriage bolts Locknuts 2 2 Install the chute control rod. No parts required – Connect the headlight and hand warmer wire to the engine.
1 Installing the Upper Handle Parts needed for this procedure: 4 Handle bolts 4 Curved washers 4 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). 2 Important: Route the cables attached to the Quick Stick inside the upper handle legs and ensure that the cables and the wire for the headlight are not pinched between the handle sections.
Figure 9 Figure 6 Note: The gap should be approximately the thickness of a pencil (1/4 inch or 6 mm). If it is greater, loosen the cable clamp nut, slide the cable jacket up slightly, tighten the cable clamp nut, and check the gap again. 1. Wheel clutch lever 3. Remove the nut and washer from the handle, attach the cable clamp on the cable to the handle, install the washer and the nut, and hand tighten the nut (Figure 7). 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for the other cable.
Note: For easier installation, look down through the opening in the speed selector (Figure 13). Figure 13 Figure 11 1. Speed selector lever 3. Inner washer 2. Trunnion 4. Outer washer 1. Speed selector 4 Note: To make installation easier, leave the flat washer on the trunnion (Figure 11). 4. Shift the speed selector lever into Position R2. Installing the Chute Control Rod 5. Rotate the lower link arm fully upward (counterclockwise) (Figure 12).
7. Hold the blue trigger cap down and rotate the Quick Stick in a circle to ensure that the chute and deflector operate smoothly. 5 Connecting the Headlight and Hand Warmer Wire to the Engine g018656 Figure 14 1. Short rod 2. Long chute control rod No Parts Required 4. 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 (Figure 15). Procedure Plug one connector into the starter wire and another into the ground (Figure 17).
Note: Do not spill oil around the oil fill tube; oil could leak onto traction parts and cause the traction to slip. Use automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. Refer to your engine owner's manual. 7 Use Figure 18 below to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected: Checking the Tire Pressure No Parts Required Procedure The tires are overinflated at the factory for shipping.
Product Overview 3. Squeeze the left hand (traction) lever to the hand-grip (Figure 20). Figure 20 The machine should move rearward. If the machine does not move or moves forward, complete the following: A. Release the traction lever and stop the engine. B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector lever (Figure 11). C. Turn the trunnion downward (clockwise) on the speed control rod (Figure 11). D. G016495 Figure 21 Connect the trunnion to the speed selector lever (Figure 11). 1.
• For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method). • Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE Figure 23 by volume is acceptable. 1. Snow cleanout tool (attached to the handle) • Do not use ethanol blends of gasoline (such as E15 or E85) with more than 10% ethanol by volume. Performance problems and/or engine damage may result which may not be covered under warranty. Operation • Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run. • Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes. • Never operate the machine without good visibility or light. • Look behind and use care when backing up with the machine. • When not actively clearing snow, disengage power to the rotor blades. • Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all machines with electric starting motors.
5. Move the choke to the Choke position (Figure 28). G016501 G016494 Figure 28 Figure 27 6. Move the throttle to the Fast position (Figure 29). STOP G016504 Figure 29 7. Start the machine by pulling the recoil starter or pressing the electric-starter button (Figure 30).
Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle to the Slow position, and then to the Stop position (Figure 31) to kill the engine. The engine can also be stopped by pulling the ignition key outward to the middle position. g018812 STOP Figure 30 1. Electric-starter button 2. Electric starter plug-in 3. Recoil starter Note: To use the electric starter, connect a power cord to the electric starter plug-in first and then to a power outlet.
Operating the Hand Warmers Flip the switch to the On position to turn on the hand warmers. Flip the switch to the Off position to turn off the hand warmers. Figure 34 2. To stop the traction drive, release the traction lever. Using the Wheel Clutch Levers The wheel clutch levers allow you to momentarily disengage the drive to one or both wheels with the traction drive lever still engaged. This enables you to turn and maneuver the machine easily. Figure 33 1.
machine. Check the auger/impeller cable (refer to Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Cable) and adjust it if necessary. Otherwise, take the machine to an Authorized Dealer for service. 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.
Unclogging the Discharge Chute Moving the Discharge Chute Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick to the left to move the discharge chute to the left; move the Quick Stick to the right to move the discharge chute to the right (Figure 40). WARNING If the auger/impeller is running but there is no snow coming out of the discharge chute, the discharge chute may be clogged. Never use your hands to clear a clogged discharge chute. This could result in personal injury.
WARNING The impeller can throw stones, toys, and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to the operator or to bystanders. • Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects that the augers could pick up and throw. • Keep all children and pets away from the area of operation. • Always set the throttle to the Fast position when throwing snow. • If the engine slows down under a load or the wheels slip, shift the machine into a lower gear.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 2 hours • Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary. After the first 5 hours • Change the engine oil. Before each use or daily • Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary. Every 50 hours • Change the engine oil.
Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary. 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, then fully install the dipstick. 2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (Figure 42). If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick, add oil. Refer to 6 Filling the Engine with Oil (page 9). Figure 43 1. 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) 3. Support the side plates so that they are at least 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) above a level surface.
Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level Service Interval: Yearly—Check the auger gearbox oil and add oil if necessary. 1. Move the machine to a level surface. 2. Clean the area around the pipe plug (Figure 46). Figure 44 1. Pin 2. 1/32 to 1/16 inch (1 to 1.5 mm) 1 If the left hand (traction) cable is not properly adjusted, do the following steps: G016782 1. Loosen the jam nut. Figure 46 2. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle to adjust the pin until it is the proper gap from the front edge of the slot. 1.
Changing the Engine Oil Note: When removing the plug, ensure the tube does not loosen. Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the engine oil. 3. Drain the oil. Note: Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center. Every 50 hours—Change the engine oil. Change the engine oil every 25 operating hours when operating the engine under a heavy load. 4. Install the oil drain plug.
Figure 52 2. Loosen the bolt on the cable clamp (Figure 53). G016646 Figure 50 3. Remove and discard the old spark plug. Note: You will need a ratchet wrench extension to remove the spark plug. 4. Set the gap between the electrodes on a new spark plug at 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) (Figure 51). Figure 53 1. Cable conduit 2. Cable clamp 3. Grasp the cable conduit and move it toward the front of the machine until the discharge chute latch fully engages the gear teeth (Figure 53 and Figure 54). Figure 51 1. 0.
Replacing the Drive Belts If the auger/impeller drive belt or the traction drive belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, or otherwise damaged, have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the belt. Replacing the Headlight Bulb Figure 58 Use a GE 899 37W halogen light bulb. Do not touch the bulb with your hands or allow dirt or moisture to come into contact with the bulb. 5. Turn the base of the bulb clockwise until it is snug (Figure 59). 1. Remove the wire connector from the back of the headlight (Figure 55).
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. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to fresh fuel. Note: Fuel should not be stored longer than suggested by the fuel stabilizer manufacturer. 2. Run the engine for 10 minutes to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system. 3.
Troubleshooting Problem The electric starter does not turn (electric-start models only). The engine does not start or starts hard. Possible Cause 1. The power cord is disconnected at the outlet or the machine. 1. Connect the power cord to the outlet and/or the machine. 2. The power cord is worn, corroded, or damaged. 3. The power outlet is not energized. 2. Replace the power cord. 3. Have a qualified electrician energize the outlet. 1. The key is not in the ignition or is in the Stop position. 1.
Problem The engine runs, but the machine discharges snow poorly or not at all. Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. The throttle is not in the Fast position when throwing snow. 1. Move the throttle to the Fast position. 2. The machine is moving too fast to clear the snow. 3. You are trying to remove too much snow per swath. 4. You are trying to remove extremely heavy or wet snow. 5. The discharge chute is plugged. 6. The auger/impeller drive belt is loose or is off the pulley. 2.
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