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Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 826 OXE Operator's Manual

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Power Max
Model No. 38805—Serial No. 400010798 and Up

Introduction

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains a chemical or chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or reproductive harm.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
This machine is intended to be used by residential
homeowners or professional, hired operators. It is
designed for removing snow from paved surfaces, such
as driveways and sidewalks, and other surfaces for
traffic on residential or commercial properties. It is not
designed for removing materials other than snow, nor is
a model with a pivoting scraper designed for clearing off
gravel surfaces.
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your machine properly and to avoid injury and
machine damage. You are responsible for operating the
machine properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for machine
and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register
your machine.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional
information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro
Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of
your machine ready.
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in the space provided.
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8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
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Heavy Duty 826 OXE Snowthrower
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messages identified by the safety-alert symbol
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death
if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
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Operator's Manual
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  • Page 1: Introduction

    You are responsible for operating the machine properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for machine Figure 2 and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your machine.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating the Auger/Impeller Drive......16 label for your machine. To locate a dealer convenient to Operating the Quick Stick®........17 you, access our website at www.Toro.com or contact our Unclogging the Discharge Chute ......17 Toro Customer Care Department at the number(s) listed Operating Tips ............18...

  • Page 3: Safety And Instructional Decals

    • Keep children out of the operating area. Never allow children to operate the machine. • Shut off the engine before unclogging, servicing, or fueling the machine. You can find additional items of safety information in their respective sections throughout this manual. Safety and Instructional Decals Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger.
  • Page 4 112-6627 1. Left turn control 3. Warning—read the 5. Cutting/dismemberment 7. Auger/impeller Operator's Manual. hazard, impeller—keep drive—squeeze the lever to away from moving parts; engage; release the lever remove the ignition key and to disengage. read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance.

  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Handle bolt Curved washer Install the upper handle. Locknut – No parts required Install the wheel-clutch-cable ends. – No parts required Install the traction-control linkage. Carriage bolt Install the chute-control rod.

  • Page 6: Installing The Wheel-Clutch-Cable Ends

    Figure 7 1. Wheel-clutch lever 3. Remove the nut and washer from the handle, attach the cable clamp on the cable to the handle, install the Figure 5 washer and the nut, and tighten the nut by hand (Figure Installing the Wheel-Clutch-Cable Ends No Parts Required Figure 8...

  • Page 7: Installing The Traction-Control Linkage

    Figure 10 Note: The gap should be approximately the thickness of a pencil (6 mm or 1/4 inch). If it is greater, loosen Figure 12 the cable clamp nut, slide the cable jacket up slightly, tighten the cable clamp nut, and check the gap again. 1.

  • Page 8: Installing The Chute-Control Rod

    Note: For easier installation, look down through the opening in the speed selector (Figure 14). g018656 Figure 15 Figure 14 1. Short rod 2. Long chute-control rod 1. Speed selector 4. Insert the front end of the rod into the opening in the back of the chute-gear cover until it slides into the chute gear (Figure...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Wire To The Headlight

    7. Hold the blue trigger cap down and rotate the Quick Stick in a circle to ensure that the chute and deflector operate smoothly. Checking the Engine-Oil Level No Parts Required Connecting the Wire to the Procedure Headlight Note: Your machine comes with oil in the engine crankcase.

  • Page 10: Checking The Operation Of The Traction Drive

    4. Release the traction lever. 5. Move the speed selector to the Position F1; refer to Operating the Speed Selector (page 16). 6. Squeeze the left (traction) lever to the handgrip (Figure Checking the Operation of the 19). Traction Drive The machine should move forward.

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 22 1. Snow-cleanout tool (attached to the handle) Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Before Operation Safety • Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all machines with electric-starting Figure 20 motors.

  • Page 12: During Operation

    • Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. • After striking a foreign object, shut off the engine, remove the ignition key, thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage, and repair the damage before starting and operating the machine. • If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, shut off the engine and check immediately for the cause.

  • Page 13: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine 4. Firmly push in the primer with your thumb as indicated by the table below, holding the primer in for a second 1. Check the engine-oil level; refer to 6 Checking the before releasing it each time (Figure 28).
  • Page 14 5. Move the choke to the C position (Figure 29). HOKE g019055 Figure 31 1. Electric-start button 3. Recoil-start handle 2. Electric-start plug-in To use the electric starter (electric start only), connect a power cord to the electric-start plug-in first and then to a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) power outlet.

  • Page 15: Shutting Off The Engine

    Shutting Off the Engine Operating the Traction Drive 1. Move the throttle to the S position, and then to CAUTION the S position (Figure 32) to shut off the engine. You can also shut off the engine by pulling the ignition If the traction drive is not properly adjusted, the key outward to the middle position.

  • Page 16: Operating The Speed Selector

    Operating the Auger/Impeller Drive 1. To engage the auger/impeller drive, squeeze the right (auger/impeller) lever to the handgrip (Figure 38). Figure 35 Note: This disengages the drive to the right wheel while the left wheel continues driving, and the machine turns to the right.

  • Page 17: Operating The Quick Stick

    Operating the Quick Stick® Moving the Chute Deflector Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick Hold the blue trigger cap down to use the Quick Stick to forward to lower the chute deflector; move it rearward to raise move the discharge chute and the chute deflector.

  • Page 18: Operating Tips

    Operating Tips After Operation DANGER Safety When the machine is in operation, the impeller and • Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a auger can rotate and cut off or injure hands and feet. building where ignition sources are present, such as hot •...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    • Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect and replace the traction drive belt and/or the auger/impeller drive belt, if necessary. Important: You can find more information about maintaining and servicing your machine at www.Toro.com. Maintenance Safety Read the following safety precautions before performing any maintenance on the machine: •...

  • Page 20: Checking The Engine-Oil Level

    Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine-oil level and add oil if necessary. 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, then fully install the dipstick. 2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (Figure 43).

  • Page 21: Checking And Adjusting The Auger/Impeller Cable

    Figure 46 Figure 44 1. Pin 3. With the auger/impeller lever disengaged, ensure that 2. 1 to 1.5 mm (1/32 to 1/16 inch) the gap between the auger clutch assembly and the tab is 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) as shown in Figure If the left (traction) cable is not properly adjusted, do the following steps:...

  • Page 22: Checking The Auger-Gearbox-Oil Level

    6. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the Figure 50 below to select the best oil viscosity for the tension on the cable (Figure 48). outdoor temperature range expected: 7. Adjust the turnbuckle until you obtain the proper gap. 8.

  • Page 23: Lubricating The Hex Shaft

    Lightly lubricate the hex shaft yearly with automotive engine can result in burns. (Figure 53). 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 (Figure 55). Figure 53 1.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Discharge-Chute Latch

    2. Clean around the base of the spark plug. Figure 58 2. Loosen the bolt on the cable clamp (Figure 59). G016646 Figure 56 3. Remove and discard the old spark plug. Note: You will need a ratchet wrench extension to remove the spark plug.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Drive Belts

    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. Replacing the Headlight Bulb Figure 64 Use a GE 899 37W halogen light bulb. Do not touch the bulb with your hands or allow dirt or moisture to come into 5.

  • Page 26: Storage

    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. Preparing the Machine for Storage 1.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The electric starter does not turn (electric 1. The power cord is disconnected at the 1. Connect the power cord to the outlet start only). outlet or the machine. and/or the machine. 2. The power cord is worn, corroded, or 2.
  • Page 28 5. Unclog the discharge chute. 6. The auger/impeller drive belt is loose 6. Install and/or adjust the auger/impeller or is off the pulley. drive belt; refer to www.Toro.com for servicing information or take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer.
  • Page 29 Notes:...
  • Page 30 Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of The Toro Company. 10. Add-on or modified parts that are not approved by The Toro Company may not be used. The use of a non-approved add-on or modified parts by the purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
  • Page 31 Warranted Parts The following emission warranty parts are covered, to the extent these parts were present on the Toro engine/equipment and/or Toro supplied fuel system: 1. Fuel System Parts • Carburetor and internal parts • Cold starting enrichment (primer or choke) •...
  • Page 32 Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.

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