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| About - Toro Power Max 828 OXE 38634 |
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The Toro Power Max 828 OXE 38634 is part of the snow blower test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, snow blower models like the Power Max 828 OXE 38634 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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One of the market leaders in snow-blower sales, Toro sells a variety of electric models in addition to single- and two-stage gas models at outdoor power equipment dealers and Home Depot. It markets the electric models under the Power Curve and Power Shovel line names and the gas models under the Power Shift and Power Max line names. Electric modelshave snow clearing widths of 12 to 18 inches. Gas models have snow clearing widths of 16 to 28 inches and available electric start. |
| Features & Specs - Toro Power Max 828 OXE 38634 | |
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Engine size |
250cc |
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Electric start |
Yes |
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Multiple speeds |
Yes |
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Single hand controls |
Yes |
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Freewheel steering |
Yes |
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Single lever chute adjustment |
Yes |
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Headlight |
Yes |
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Heated handgrips |
No |
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Warranty (yrs.) |
3 |
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Great Snowblower
3/22/2013
Pros
Throws Far
Cons
Best Uses
Driveway
Comment:
I really love this snowblower because I live in Minnesota and it can chew thru anything nature or the snow plow can pile up and it tosses it a long way. In the spirit of full disclosure, if the cement like snow from the plow gets really high (greater than the intake of the snow blower), it will work best if you break off the snow from the bank (I use a garden fork) and then run the snowblower into it rather than just running the snowblower into the wall the plow left. Get the electric start (I think it's standard, can't remember). Had mine I think six years now and never had a problem, except when I forgot to run it out of gas at the end of the winter (operator error).
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Works great when temp is above 40 degree
1/19/2013
Pros
Clears to the Pavement
Light Is Terrific
Maneuverable
Throws Far
Cons
Doesn't Start Below 40○
Does Not Start Below 40○
Electric Start Breaks
Best Uses
Comment:
When this thing runs, it tears snow apart. The problem is that it is finicky about starting. Above 40 degrees, it starts on the first pull....but once the temp drops below 32 it refuses to start manually. The electric start works....twice, and then burns out and has to be replaced. Love it when it runs, hate it because it's not reliable.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Overall Very Good
12/27/2011
Pros
Clears to the Pavement
Maneuverable
Oil Changing
Starts easily
Cons
Best Uses
Driveway
Comment:
This is the best Snow Blower I have owned in Minnesota. The only thing that is a problem is when I blow the snow to the left side. The shoot does not point to the left back side enough. When I remove the snow from the driveway close to the road I do not want to blow the snow into the road so I pull the shoot back with the joy-stick. It trys to stay back but it slips to a more forward pointing position. I can not find a way to adjust it.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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