Starting The Engine - Toro Power Max 826 OXE Operator's Manual

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Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine is running.
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After striking a foreign object, shut off the engine,
remove the ignition key (electric-start models
only), thoroughly inspect the machine for any
damage, and repair the damage before starting
and operating the machine.
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If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally,
shut off the engine and check for the cause.
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Do not run the engine indoors, except when
starting the engine and for transporting the
machine in or out of the building. Open the outside
doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.
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Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
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Never touch a hot engine or muffler.

Starting the Engine

1. Check the engine-oil level. Refer to
the Engine-Oil Level (page
2. Turn the fuel-shutoff valve 1/4 turn
counterclockwise to open it
3. Fully insert the ignition key
Checking
20).
(Figure 19).
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Figure 19
(Figure 20).
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1. Ignition key
4. Firmly push in the primer with your thumb as
indicated by the following table, holding the
primer in for a second before releasing it each
time (Figure
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Temperature
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-23°C (-10°F) and above
Below -23°C (-10°F)
5. Move the choke to the C
22).
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Figure 20
21).
Figure 21
Suggested Number of
Primes
3
6
position
HOKE
1
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(Figure