Form No. 3385-236 Rev B Power Max Heavy Duty 826 OXE Snowthrower Model No. 38800—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction 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.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. Contents Introduction .................................................................. 1 Safety ........................................................................... 3 Training ................................................................. 3 Preparation............................................................. 3 Operation............................................................... 3 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute .............
Safety – Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times, until refueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. This machine meets or exceeds the B71.3 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the time of production. – Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel. – If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. Read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to discharge opening while operating the machine. Keep your face, hands, feet, and any other part of your body or clothing away from moving or rotating parts. clear snow at too fast a rate. • Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when operating in reverse.
Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 107-3040 1. Cutting dismemberment, impeller and cutting dismemberment, auger hazards—keep bystanders a safe distance from the snowthrower. 106-4525 Reorder part no. 112-6633 1. Fast 2. Forward speeds 112-6625 Reorder part no. 112-6629 3. Slow 4. Reverse speeds 1.
125–1102 1. Engine stop 3. Variable speed control 2. Slow 4. Fast 1 2 x3 3 4 5 120-9805 120-9805 1. Insert the key. 2. Prime the engine 3 times. 3. Engage the choke. 4. Pull the starter cord. 5. Once the engine is running, disengage the choke.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Description Qty. Use Handle bolts Curved washers Locknuts 4 4 4 Install the upper handle. No parts required – Install the wheel clutch cable ends No parts required – Install the traction control linkage. Carriage bolts Locknuts 2 2 Install the chute control rod. Cable tie 1 Connect the wire to the headlight. No parts required – Fill the engine with oil.
1 Installing the Upper Handle Parts needed for this procedure: 4 Handle bolts 4 Curved washers 4 Locknuts Procedure Figure 5 Note: Do not remove the rubber band on the cables until you have installed the upper handle. 1. Lift and rotate the upper handle and position it over the lower handle (Figure 4). 2 Important: Route the cables attached to the Quick Stick inside the upper handle legs and ensure that the cables and the wire for the headlight are not pinched between the handle sections.
Figure 10 Figure 7 Note: The gap should be approximately the thickness of a pencil (1/4 inch or 6 mm). If it is greater, loosen the cable clamp nut, slide the cable jacket up slightly, tighten the cable clamp nut, and check the gap again. 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 washer and the nut, and hand tighten the nut (Figure 8). 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for the other cable.
Note: For easier installation, look down through the opening in the speed selector (Figure 14). Figure 14 Figure 12 1. Speed selector lever 3. Inner washer 2. Trunnion 4. Outer washer 1. Speed selector 4 Note: To make installation easier, leave the flat washer on the trunnion (Figure 12). 4. Shift the speed selector lever into Position R2. Installing the Chute Control Rod 5. Rotate the lower link arm fully upward (counterclockwise) (Figure 13).
7. Hold the blue trigger cap down and rotate the Quick Stick in a circle to ensure that the chute and deflector operate smoothly. 5 Connecting the Wire to the Headlight g018656 Figure 15 1. Short rod Parts needed for this procedure: 2. Long chute control rod 1 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 16). Cable tie Procedure 1.
6 Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Your machine comes with oil in the engine crankcase. Note: Before starting the engine, check the oil level and add oil if necessary. Figure 20 Use automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. Refer to your engine owner's manual. 2. Install the dipstick securely.
4. Release the traction lever. 9 5. Move the speed selector to the Position F1; refer to Operating the Speed Selector. 6. Squeeze the left hand (traction) lever to the hand-grip (Figure 21). Checking the Traction Drive Operation The machine should move forward. If the machine does not move or moves rearward, complete the following: No Parts Required A. Release the traction lever and stop the engine. Procedure B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector lever (Figure 12). CAUTION C.
Product Overview Figure 24 1. Snow cleanout tool (attached to the handle) Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Freewheeling or Using the Self-propel Drive You can operate the snowthrower with the self-propel feature engaged or disengaged (freewheeling). Figure 22 To freewheel, insert the axle pins through the axle holes, but not through the wheel hubs (Figure 25). 9. Discharge chute 1. Hand-grip (2) 2. Auger/impeller lever 10.
Filling the Fuel Tank DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. • To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or machine on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. • Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up spills. • Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks.
Figure 31 6. Move the throttle to the Fast position (Figure 32). Figure 29 1. Ignition key 4. Firmly push in the primer with your thumb 2 times (-9°C or 15°F or above) or 4 times (below –9°C or 15°F), holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time (Figure 30). Figure 32 7. Start the machine by pulling the recoil starter or pressing the electric-starter button (Figure 33). Figure 30 Figure 33 5. Rotate the choke to the Choke position (Figure 31). 1. Electric-starter button 2.
again). If the engine still does not start, take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer for service. 8. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet first and then from the machine. 9. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes, move the choke toward the Run position. Wait for the engine to run smoothly before each choke adjustment. CAUTION Figure 35 If you leave the machine plugged into a power outlet, someone can inadvertently start the machine and injure people or damage property. 5.
Using the Wheel Clutch Levers The wheel clutch levers allow you to momentarily disengage the drive to one or both wheels with the traction drive lever still engaged. This enables you to turn and maneuver the machine easily. Note: Holding down the traction lever against the handle engages the traction drive to both wheels. Figure 39 To turn the machine to the right, lift up on the right wheel clutch lever and squeeze it toward the handle (Figure 37). Operating the Auger/Impeller Drive 1.
trigger cap to lock the discharge chute and chute deflector into position (Figure 41). Figure 43 Figure 41 Unclogging the Discharge Chute Moving the Discharge Chute Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick to the left to move the discharge chute to the left; move the Quick Stick to the right to move the discharge chute to the right (Figure 42). WARNING If the auger/impeller is running but there is no snow coming out of the discharge chute, the discharge chute may be clogged.
from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove all ice and snow from the machine. WARNING The impeller can throw stones, toys, and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to the operator or to bystanders. • With the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle several times and push the electric-starter button once to prevent the recoil starter and electric starter from freezing up.
Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure • • • • • Yearly Yearly or before storage Check the skids and adjust them if necessary. Inspect the traction cable and adjust or replace it if necessary. Inspect the auger/impeller cable and adjust or replace it if necessary. Check the auger gearbox oil and add oil if necessary. Lubricate the hex shaft. • Check the air pressure in the tires and inflate them to 17–20 psi (116–137 kPa).
Note: To quickly adjust the skids if they loosen, support the scraper 3 mm (1/8 inch) off the pavement, then adjust the skids down to the pavement. Note: If the skids become excessively worn, you can turn them over and set the unused side toward the pavement. Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable Figure 47 Service Interval: After the first 2 hours—Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary. 1. Jam nut 2. Turnbuckle Yearly—Inspect the traction cable and adjust or replace it if necessary.
Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level Service Interval: Yearly—Check the auger gearbox oil and add oil if necessary. 1. Move the machine to a level surface. 2. Clean the area around the pipe plug (Figure 51). Figure 49 1. Tab 2. 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) 1 4. If the auger/impeller cable is not properly adjusted, do the following steps: G016782 5. Loosen the jam nut (Figure 50). Figure 51 1. Pipe plug 3. Remove the pipe plug from the gearbox. 4. Check the oil level in the gearbox.
Changing the Engine Oil Lubricating the Hex Shaft Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the engine oil. Service Interval: Yearly—Lubricate the hex shaft. Lightly lubricate the hex shaft yearly with automotive engine oil (Figure 54). Every 25 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)—Change the engine oil. If possible, run the engine just before changing the oil because warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
WARNING Replacing the spark plug while the engine is hot can result in burns. Wait until the engine is cool to replace the spark plug. Figure 58 Use a Toro spark plug or equivalent (Champion® RN9YC or NGK BPR6ES). 1. 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) 1. Remove the boot (Figure 56). 5. Install the new spark plug, tighten it firmly, and attach the ignition wire to the spark plug. Note: Ensure the ignition wire snaps completely into place on the spark plug.
Figure 63 3. Remove the bulb straight out from the back of the headlight (Figure 64). Figure 61 1. Discharge chute latch 2. Gear teeth Note: The latch is spring loaded and will naturally move into the teeth of the gear (Figure 61). 4. Remove any slack in the cable by pulling the cable conduit rearward. Figure 64 5. Tighten the bolt on the cable clamp, being careful not to strip the plastic part. 4. Insert a new bulb into the back of the headlight (Figure 65). 6. Install and secure the gear cover.
Storage WARNING • Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline 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 Figure 67 1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to fresh fuel. Note: Fuel should not be stored longer than suggested by the fuel stabilizer manufacturer. 2. Run the engine for 10 minutes to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system. 3.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Electric starter does not turn (electric-start models only) 1. The power cord is disconnected at the outlet or the machine. 1. Connect the power cord to the outlet and/or the machine. 2. The power cord is worn, corroded, or damaged. 3. The power outlet is not energized. 2. Replace the power cord. Engine does not start or starts hard 3. Have a qualified electrician energize the outlet. 1. The key is not in the ignition or is in the Stop position. 1.
Problem Engine runs, but the machine discharges snow poorly or not at all Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. The throttle is not in the Fast position when throwing snow. 1. Move the throttle to the Fast position. 2. The machine is moving too fast to clear the snow. 3. You are trying to remove too much snow per swath. 4. You are trying to remove extremely heavy or wet snow. 5. The discharge chute is plugged. 6. The auger/impeller drive belt is loose or is off the pulley. 2.
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The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee A Three-Year Limited Warranty (45 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered Power Max HD and Power Max Two-Stage Snowthrowers Owner Responsibilities The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the Toro Product listed below if used for residential purposes*, if defective in materials or workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component for
