Adjusting The Discharge-Chute Latch; Replacing The Drive Belts - Toro Power Max 824 OE Operator's Manual

Adjusting the
Discharge-Chute Latch
If the discharge chute does not lock into the desired
position or does not unlock so that you can move it to
another position, adjust the discharge-chute latch.
1. Loosen the clamp fastener on the chute-support
plate until the cable is free.
Figure 43
1. Cable conduit
2. Cable clamp
2. Remove any slack in the cable by pulling the
cable conduit rearward.
3. Tighten the clamp fastener while holding the
cable in place.

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.
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3. Clamp fastener
Storage
WARNING
• Fuel vapors can explode.
• Do not store fuel more than 30 days.
• Do not store the machine in an enclosure
near an open flame.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
Storing the Machine
1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel
stabilizer to fresh fuel as directed by the fuel
stabilizer manufacturer.
Important:
Do not store fuel longer
than that suggested by the fuel-stabilizer
manufacturer.
2. Run the engine for 10 minutes to distribute the
conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
3. Run the machine until the engine runs out of fuel.
4. Prime the engine and start it again.
5. Allow the engine to run until it shuts off.
When you can no longer start the engine, it is
sufficiently dry.
6. Shut off the engine and allow it to cool.
7. Remove the ignition key.
8. Clean the machine thoroughly.
9. Touch up chipped surfaces with paint available
from an Authorized Service Dealer. Sand
affected areas before painting, and use a rust
preventative to prevent the metal parts from
rusting.
10. Tighten all loose screws, bolts, and locknuts.
Repair or replace any damaged parts.
11. Cover the machine and store it in a clean, dry
place out of the reach of children.
Removing the Machine
from Storage
Perform the annual maintenance procedures as given
in the Recommended Maintenance Schedule; refer to
Storage (page 23).
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