Checking The Auger Gearbox Oil Level; Lubricating The Hex Shaft; Changing The Engine Oil - Toro Power Max 826LE Operator's Manual

Checking the Auger
Gearbox Oil Level
Check the auger gearbox oil annually, and add oil if
necessary.
1. Move the snowthrower to a level surface.
2. Clean the area around the pipe plug.
3. Remove the pipe plug from the gearbox.
4. Check the level of oil in the gearbox. The oil
should be at the point of overflowing at the filler
opening.
5. If the level of oil is low, add GL-5 or GL-6,
SAE 85–95 EP transmission oil to the gearbox until
the point of overflow.
Note: Do not use synthetic oil.
6. Install the pipe plug in the gearbox.

Changing the Engine Oil

Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours,
then annually thereafter. If possible, run the engine
just before changing the oil because warm oil flows
better and carries more contaminants.
Max. fill: 26 oz. (0.77 l), type: automotive detergent oil
with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ,
SL, or higher.
For temperatures above 32 F (0 C), use
SAE 30W.
For temperatures between 0 F and 32 F (–18 C
to 0 C), use SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W.
For air temperatures below 0 F (–18 C), use
SAE 0W30.
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1. Clean the area
around the oil drain
cap (A).
2. Slide an oil drain pan under the drain extension
and remove the oil drain cap.
3. Drain the oil.
4. Install the oil drain cap.
5. Fill the crankcase with oil. Refer to Filling the
Engine Crankcase with Oil on page 8.
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Lubricating the Hex Shaft

Lightly lubricate the hex shaft (A) annually.
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Important: Do not get oil on the rubber wheel (B) or
the aluminum friction drive plate (C) because the
traction drive will slip.
1. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank.
2. Tip the snowthrower forward onto its auger
housing and block it so that it cannot fall.
3. Remove the
back cover.
4. Move the speed selector lever to Position R2.
5. Dip your finger in automotive oil and lightly
lubricate hex shaft (A).
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 snowthrower
to the operating position.
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Note: Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
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