Toro 38621 Power Max 826LE Operator's Manual page 22

Problem
Engine runs rough
Engine runs, but the
snowthrower discharges snow
poorly or not at all
Discharge chute either does not
lock into place or does not move
Snowthrower does not properly
clear the snow off the surface
Possible Cause
1. The choke is in the On
position.
2. The fuel shutoff valve is not
completely open.
3. The fuel tank is nearly empty
or contains stale fuel.
4. The spark plug wire is loose.
5. The spark plug is pitted,
fouled, or the gap is incorrect.
6. The engine oil level in the
engine crankcase is too low or
too high.
1. The throttle is not in the
Fast position when throwing
snow.
2. The snowthrower 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.
7. The auger/impeller drive belt
is worn or broken.
1. The discharge chute latch is
not properly adjusted.
1. The skids and/or scraper are
not properly adjusted.
2. The pressure in the tires is not
equal.
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Corrective Action
1. Move the choke to the Off
position.
2. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
3. Drain and ll the fuel tank
with fresh gasoline (not more
than 30 days old). If the
problem persists, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
4. Connect the wire to the spark
plug.
5. Check the spark plug and
adjust the gap if necessary.
Replace the spark plug if it is
pitted, fouled, or cracked.
6. Add or drain oil to adjust
the oil level in the engine
crankcase to the Full mark on
the dipstick.
1. Move the throttle to the Fast
position.
2. Shift the snowthrower into a
lower gear.
3. Reduce the amount of snow
removed per swath.
4. Don't overload the
snowthrower with extremely
heavy or wet snow.
5. Unclog the discharge chute.
6. Install and/or adjust the
auger/impeller drive belt;
refer to www.Toro.com for
servicing information or
take the snowthrower to an
Authorized Service Dealer.
7. Replace the auger/impeller
drive belt; refer to
www.Toro.com for servicing
information or take the
snowthrower to an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Adjust the discharge chute
latch.
1. Adjust the skids and/or the
scraper.
2. Check and adjust the pressure
in one or both tires.