Adjusting The Discharge Chute Latch - Toro PowerMax 826 O Operator's Manual

1. Using SAE 30 at outdoor
temperatures below 40°F
(4°C) will result in hard
starting.
Engine Oil Capacities
Model
38597
38629
1. Clean the area around the oil drain cap (Figure 41).
1. Oil drain cap
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. Refer to Filling the Engine
Crankcase with Oil.
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.
Figure 40
2. Using 10W-30 at outdoor
temperatures above
80°F (27°C) may result in
increased oil consumption;
therefore, check the oil
level more frequently in
these circumstances.
Engine Oil Capacity
18 to 20 oz. (0.53 to 0.59 l)
Figure 41
1. Remove the fastener on the gear cover (Figure 42), lift
the front of the cover up, and slide it back and out of
the way.
2. Loosen the bolt on the cable clamp (Figure 43).
1. Cable conduit
3. Grasp the cable conduit and move it toward the front
of the machine until the discharge chute latch fully
engages the gear teeth (Figure 43 and Figure 44).
1. Discharge chute latch
Note: The latch is spring loaded and will naturally
move into the teeth of the gear (Figure 44).
4. Remove any slack in the cable by pulling the cable
conduit rearward.
5. Tighten the bolt on the cable clamp.
6. Install and secure the gear cover.
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Figure 42
Figure 43
2. Cable clamp
Figure 44
2. Gear teeth