Inspecting And Replacing The Spark Plug; Replacing The Drive Belts; Preparing The Snowthrower For Storage; Removing The Snowthrower From Storage - Toro Power Max 826LE Operator's Manual

Inspecting and Replacing
the Spark Plug
Use a Champion RJ-19LM or equivalent spark plug.
Check and gap the spark annually, and replace the
plug if necessary.
1. Clean around the base of the spark plug.
2. Remove the spark plug.
3. Examine the spark plug and replace it if it is
cracked, fouled, dirty, or if the electrodes are worn.
Important: Do not clean the electrodes because grit
could enter the cylinder and damage the engine.
4. Set the gap between
the electrodes on the
spark plug at 0.030 in.
(0.76 mm).
5. Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it
to 15 ft-lb (20.4 N m).
Note: If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten the
plug firmly.

Replacing the Drive Belts

If the auger/impeller drive belt or the traction drive
belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, or otherwise
damaged, go to www.Toro.com for additional service
information or have an Authorized Service Dealer
replace the belt.
Storage
Gasoline vapors can explode.
Do not store gasoline more than 30 days.
Do not store the snowthrower in an enclosure
near an open flame.
Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
Preparing the Snowthrower
for Storage
1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel
stabilizer to fresh fuel as directed by the engine
manufacturer.
2. Run the engine for 10 minutes to distribute the
conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
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3. Loosen the hose clamp that secures the fuel line
to the valve and slide the fuel line off the fuel shutoff
valve.
4. Open the fuel shutoff valve and allow the fuel to
drain out of the fuel tank into an approved fuel
container.
5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel shutoff valve and
secure it with a hose clamp.
6. Run the snowthrower until the engine stops from
running out of fuel.
7. Prime the engine and start it again.
8. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you
can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
9. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
10. Remove the ignition key.
11. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
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12. Remove the spark plug, add 1 oz. (30 ml) of oil
through the spark plug hole, and pull the starter rope
slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the
cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the
off-season.
13. Loosely install the spark plug.
14. Dispose of any unused fuel properly. Recycle it
according to local codes, or use it in your automobile.
Note: Do not store stabilized fuel for more than
90 days.
15. Clean the snowthrower thoroughly.
16. Tighten all loose screws, bolts, and locknuts.
Repair or replace any damaged parts.
Removing the Snowthrower
from Storage
1. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine
rapidly using the starter to blow the excess oil from
the cylinder.
2. Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it
to 15 ft-lb (20.4 N m).
3. Connect the spark plug wire.
4. Perform the annual maintenance procedures as
given in the Recommended Maintenance Schedule
on page 14.
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