Lubricating The Hex Shaft; Replacing The Spark Plug - Toro Power Max 826 OXE Operator's Manual

2. Slide an oil-drain pan under the drain extension
and remove the oil-drain cap.
3. Drain the oil.
Note:
Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
4. Install the oil-drain cap.
5. Fill the crankcase with oil.

Lubricating the Hex Shaft

Service Interval: Yearly—Lubricate the hex shaft.
Lightly lubricate the hex shaft yearly with automotive
engine oil (Figure 42).
1. Hex shaft
2. Steel friction pulley
Important:
Do not get oil on the rubber wheel or
the steel friction pulley because the traction drive
will slip (Figure 42).
1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
2. Tip the machine forward onto its auger housing
and block it so that it cannot fall.
3. Remove the back cover
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Figure 42
3. Rubber wheel
(Figure 43).
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1. Screws
4. Move the speed-selector lever to Position R2.
5. Dip your finger in automotive engine oil and
lightly lubricate the hex shaft.
6. Move the speed-selector lever to Position 6.
7. Lubricate the other end of the hex shaft.
8. Move the speed-selector lever forward and
rearward a few times.
9. Install the back cover and return the machine to
the operating position.
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Replacing the Spark Plug

Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Replace the
WARNING
Replacing the spark plug while the engine is
hot can result in burns.
Wait until the engine is cool to replace the
spark plug.
Use a Toro spark plug or equivalent (Champion®
RN9YC or NGK BPR6ES).
1. Remove the boot
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Figure 43
spark plug.
(Figure 44).
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