Form No. 3360-748 Rev A Power Max® 826 O Snowthrower Model No. 38597—Serial No. 290000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
Safety Caution: Improper use may result in loss of fingers, hands, or feet. Before Operating ? ? Read and understand the contents of this manual before operating the snowthrower Become familiar with all controls and know how to stop the engine quickly . . There is a high-speed impeller close to the opening. Operator 's Position The low-speed auger has a moving pinch point close to the opening. Preparation This snowthrower meets or exceeds the ISO standard 8437 in effect at the time of production.
wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair. • Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of snow thrower (such as wheel weights, counterweights, cabs, etc.). Operation • Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts. container. Remove the key from the ignition switch before storing the snowthrower. • If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, illegible, or lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation. Also, tighten any loose fasteners. • Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. • Do not smoke while handling gasoline. Sound Pressure • Do not use the snowthrower on a roof.
112-6625 Reorder part no. 112-6629 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, impeller—do not place your hand in the chute; stop the engine before leaving the operator’s position, use the tool to clear the chute. 112-6626 1. Traction drive—squeeze the lever to 5. Thrown object hazard—keep 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, engage; release the lever to disengage. bystanders a safe distance from the impeller—do not place your hand in the snowthrower.
Briggs Part No. 277566 1. When starting a cold engine, close the choke and press the primer two times. 2. When starting a warm engine, open the choke and do not press the primer. Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Description Qty. Use Handle bolts Curved washers Locknuts 4 4 4 Install the upper handle. No parts required – Install the traction control linkage.
1. Installing the Upper Handle 4 Handle bolts 4 Curved washers 4 Locknuts 2. Installing the Traction Control Linkage Procedure 1. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the lower end of the speed control rod and insert the lower end of the rod into the lower link arm so that the bent end of the speed control rod faces rearward (Figure 5). Procedure Note: Do not remove the rubber band on the cables until you have installed the upper handle. 1.
cap down (but do not move the Quick Stick) and rotate the discharge chute until they do. 3. Align the flattened back end of the long chute control rod with the flattened front end of the short rod that extends from the control panel so that they nest together (Figure 9). Figure 7 6. Lift up on the speed control rod and insert the trunnion into the hole in the speed selector lever (Figure 6).
5. Checking the Tire Pressure Procedure The tires are overinflated at the factory for shipping. Reduce the pressure equally in both tires to between 17 and 20 psi (116 and 137 kPa). 6. Checking the Skids and Scraper Figure 11 1. Cable clip 2. Deflector cable 7. Hold the blue trigger cap down and rotate the Quick Stick in a circle to ensure that the chute and deflector operate smoothly. Procedure Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper in Maintenance. 4. Filling the Engine with Oil 7.
Product Overview A. Release the traction lever and stop the engine. B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector lever (Figure 6). C. Turn the trunnion downward (clockwise) on the speed control rod (Figure 6). D. Connect the trunnion to the speed selector lever (Figure 6). 4. Release the traction lever. 5. Move the speed selector to the Position 1; refer to Operating the Speed Selector. 6. Squeeze the left hand (traction) lever to the hand-grip (Figure 13). The snowthrower should move forward.
Figure 16 1. Snow cleanout tool (attached to the handle) Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Filling the Fuel Tank Figure 17 1. 1-1/2 inch (3.8 cm) Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. Starting the Engine • To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or snowthrower on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. 1.
Figure 21 6. Move the throttle to the Fast position (Figure 22). Figure 19 1. Ignition key 4. Firmly push in the primer with your thumb 2 times (15°F or -9°C or above) or 4 times (below 15°F or -9°C), holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time (Figure 20). Figure 22 7. Pull the recoil starter (Figure 23). Figure 20 Figure 23 1. Recoil starter 5. Rotate the choke to the Choke position (Figure 21). 8.
Stopping the Engine Operating the Traction Drive 1. Move the throttle to the Slow position, and then to the Stop position (Figure 24). If the traction drive is not properly adjusted, the snowthrower may move in the direction opposite of what you intended, causing injury and/or property damage. Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it properly, if necessary; refer to Checking the Traction Drive Operation in Setup for more information.
Operating the Speed Selector The speed selector has 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. To change speeds, release the traction lever and shift the speed selector lever to the desired position (Figure 27). The lever locks in a notch at each speed selection. If the auger and impeller continue to rotate when you release the auger/impeller lever, you could seriously injure yourself or others. Do not operate the snowthrower. Take it to an Authorized Service Dealer for service.
Preventing Freeze-up • If the chute does not move, refer to Adjusting the Discharge Chute Latch. • If the chute does not turn as far to the left as it does to the right, ensure that the cable is routed to the inside of the handles. Refer to Installing the Upper Handle. • If the chute does not lock into place when you release the trigger cap, refer to Adjusting the Discharge Chute Latch. • In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and moving parts may freeze.
• Always set the throttle to the Fast position when throwing snow. The rotor blades can throw stones, toys, and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to the operator or to bystanders. • If the engine slows down under a load or the wheels slip, shift the snowthrower into a lower gear. • If the front of the snowthrower rides up, shift the snowthrower into a lower gear. If the front continues to ride up, lift up on the handles.
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. Figure 33 2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (Figure 32). If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick, add oil. Refer to Filling the Engine with Oil. 1. 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) 3. Support the side plates so that they are at least 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) above a level surface.
Figure 36 Figure 34 1. Pin 2. 1/32 to 1/16 inch (1 to 1.5 mm) 3. With the auger/impeller lever disengaged, ensure that the gap between the auger clutch assembly and the tab is 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) (Figure 37). If the left hand (traction) cable is not properly adjusted, do the following steps: 1. Loosen the jam nut. 2. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle to adjust the pin until it is the proper gap from the front edge of the slot. 3. Tighten the jam nut (Figure 35). Figure 37 1. Tab 2. 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) 4.
6. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the tension on the cable (Figure 38). If possible, run the engine just before changing the oil because warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. 7. Adjust the turnbuckle until you obtain the proper gap. Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.55 l), type: automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. Use SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W30 oil. Refer to your engine owner’s manual. 1.
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 (Figure 42). 2. Remove the 2 screws that secure the upper snow hood to the snowthrower (Figure 43). 3. Slowly remove the upper snow hood, ensuring that the primer bulb hose and the ignition wire remain connected. 4. Remove the bracket thumb screw and the bracket (Figure 44). Figure 42 1. Back cover 4. Move the speed selector lever to Position R2. 5.
11. Secure the upper snow hood to the snowthrower with the 2 screws that you previously removed. 12. Align the tab on the choke control knob with the slot on the upper snow hood. 13. Connect the choke control knob to the choke shaft on the carburetor. Adjusting the Discharge Chute Latch Figure 48 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. Discharge chute latch 2.
Storage 16. 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. 17. Tighten all loose screws, bolts, and locknuts. Repair or replace any damaged parts. • Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. 18. Cover the snowthrower and store it in a clean, dry place out of the reach of children.
Troubleshooting Problem Engine does not start or starts hard Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. The key is not in the ignition or is in the Stop position. 1. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the On position. 2. The choke is in the Off position and the primer has not been pressed. 3. The fuel shutoff valve is not open. 4. The throttle is not in the Fast position. 5. The fuel tank is empty or the fuel system contains stale fuel. 2.
Problem Snowthrower does not properly clear the snow off the surface Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. The skids and/or scraper are not properly adjusted. 1. Adjust the skids and/or the scraper. 2. The pressure in the tires is not equal. 2. Check and adjust the pressure in one or both tires.
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