Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3415-747RevA

PowerMax®826OXESnowthrower

ModelNo.38815—SerialNo.400000000andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

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Summary of content (28 pages)

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Form No. 3415-747 Rev A Power Max® 826 OXE Snowthrower Model No. 38815—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction This machine is intended to be used by residential homeowners. It is designed primarily 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 it designed for clearing off gravel surfaces.
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8 Checking the Operation of the Traction Drive ............................................................. 10 Product Overview ....................................................11 Operation .................................................................11 Before Operation ..................................................11 Before Operation Safety ....................................11 Filling the Fuel Tank .......................................... 12 During Operation ................................
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Safety General Safety This machine complies with ANSI B71.3 specifications. • Read and understand the contents of this Operator’s Manual before you start the engine. Ensure that everyone using this product knows how to use the product and understands the warnings. • Do not put your hands or feet near moving components on the machine. • Do not operate the machine without all guards and other safety protective devices in place and working on the machine. • Keep clear of any discharge opening.
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Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. 1 2 x3 3 4 5 decal121-6817 121-6817 1. Cutting dismemberment, impeller and cutting dismemberment, auger hazards—keep bystanders a safe distance away from the snowthrower. 120-9805 decal120-9805 120-9805 1. Insert the key. 2. Prime the engine 3 times. 3. Engage the choke. 4. Pull the starter cord. 5.
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decal131-6487 131-6487 1. Engine—shut off 3. Fast 2. Slow decal121-1240 121-1240 Order Part No. 120-7194 1. Traction drive—squeeze the lever to engage; release the lever to disengage. 4. Cutting dismemberment hazard, impeller—keep away from moving parts; remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 2. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 5. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance away from the snowthrower. 3.
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Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 Description Use Qty. Handle bolt Curved washer Locknut Nut Carriage bolt Flat washer Hairpin cotter Flat washer Carriage bolt Locknut 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 No parts required – Check the engine-oil level. No parts required – Check the skids and scraper. No parts required – Check the operation of the traction drive. Install the upper handle. Install the chute.
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2 3 Installing the Chute Installing the Traction-Control Linkage Parts needed for this procedure: 2 Nut 2 Carriage bolt 2 Flat washer Parts needed for this procedure: Procedure 2 Hairpin cotter 3 Flat washer Procedure 1. Place the chute on the frame and align the discharge-chute mount to the chute support. 1. 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 6).
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4. Shift the speed-selector lever into the R2 position. 4 5. Rotate the lower-link arm fully upward (counterclockwise) as shown in Figure 8. Installing the Chute-Control Rod Parts needed for this procedure: 2 Carriage bolt 2 Locknut g019378 g019378 Figure 8 Procedure 6. Pull up on the speed-control rod and insert the trunnion into the hole in the speed-selector lever (Figure 7). 1. Unwrap the Quick Stick® and rotate it so that it is upright and in the center. 2.
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5 Checking the Engine-Oil Level No Parts Required Procedure Note: Your machine comes with oil in the engine crankcase. Before starting the engine, check the oil level and add oil if necessary. g018885 g018885 Figure 11 Refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 20). 5. Align the holes in the nested ends of the rods and insert 2 carriage bolts (from the loose-parts bag) through the short rod from the left side of the machine (from the operating position). 6 Adjusting the Tire Pressure 6.
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7 Checking the Skids and Scraper g001011 No Parts Required Figure 14 Procedure The machine should move rearward. If the machine does not move or moves forward, complete the following: Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper (page 20). A. Release the traction lever and shut off the engine. 8 B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed-selector lever (Figure 7). C. Turn the trunnion downward (clockwise) on the speed-control rod (Figure 7). Checking the Operation of the Traction Drive D.
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Product Overview g004217 Figure 17 1. Snow-cleanout tool (attached to the handle) Operation Before Operation Before Operation Safety g018887 • For electric-start models only: Use extension cords and receptacles as specified in the manual. Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before plugging it into a power source. If the cord is damaged, do not use it. Replace the damaged cord. Unplug the power cord whenever you are not starting the machine. g018887 Figure 15 9. Discharge chute 1. Handgrip (2) 2.
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DANGER Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and others. • To prevent a static charge from igniting the fuel, 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 fuel when smoking or around an open flame or sparks. • Store fuel in an approved fuel container, out of the reach of children.
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• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running. • After striking a foreign object, shut off the engine, remove the ignition key (electric-start models only), 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 for the cause.
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g215361 Figure 24 1. Electric-starter button 2. Electric starter plug-in 3. Recoil-start handle Note: To use the electric starter (electric-start models only), connect a power cord to the plug-in first and then to a power outlet. Use only a UL-listed, 16-gauge extension cord recommended for outdoor use that is not longer than 50 ft (15 m). G016501 g016501 Figure 22 WARNING 6. Move the throttle to the FAST position (Figure 23). The electrical cord can become damaged, causing a shock or fire.
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Operating the Traction Drive Shutting Off the Engine 1. Move the throttle to the SLOW position, and then to the STOP position (Figure 25). You can also shut off the engine by pulling the ignition key outward to the middle position. CAUTION If the traction drive is not properly adjusted, the machine may move in the direction opposite of what you intended, causing injury and/or property damage.
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Operating the Quick Stick® Hold the blue trigger cap down to use the Quick Stick to move the discharge chute and the chute deflector. Release the trigger cap to lock the discharge chute and chute deflector into position (Figure 30). g001012 Figure 28 Operating the Auger/Impeller Drive 1. To engage the auger/impeller drive, squeeze the right (auger/impeller) lever to the handgrip (Figure 29).
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Moving the Chute Deflector Operating Tips Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick forward to lower the chute deflector; move it rearward to raise the chute deflector (Figure 32). DANGER When the machine is in operation, the impeller and auger rotate and can injure or amputate hands or feet. • Before adjusting, cleaning, inspecting, troubleshooting, or repairing the machine, shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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After Operation After Operation Safety • Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. • When storing the machine for more than 30 days, refer to Preparing the Machine for Storage (page 25) for important details. Preventing Freeze-up after Use • In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and moving parts may freeze.
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Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 2 hours • Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary. • Inspect the auger/impeller cable and adjust it if necessary. After the first 5 hours • Change the engine oil.
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Checking the Engine-Oil Level Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: Yearly—Check the skids and the scraper and adjust them if necessary. Check the skids and the scraper to ensure that the auger does not contact the paved or gravel surface. Adjust the skids and the scraper as needed to compensate for wear. g215067 1. Check the tire pressure; refer to 6 Adjusting the Tire Pressure (page 9). 2.
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Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable Service Interval: After the first 2 hours—Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary. Yearly—Inspect the traction cable and adjust or replace it if necessary. If the machine does not drive in the forward or reverse speeds or it drives when you release the traction lever, adjust the traction cable. If the left (traction) cable is not properly adjusted, do the following steps: 1. Loosen the jam nut. 2.
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3. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle to adjust the spring length to 7 cm (2-3/4 inches) as shown in Figure 38. 3. Remove the pipe plug from the gearbox. 4. Check the oil level in the gearbox. The oil should be 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) below the filler opening. 5. If the oil level is low, add GL-5 or GL-6, SAE 80-90 EP gear oil lubricant to the gearbox until the oil level is 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) below the filler opening. Note: Do not use synthetic oil. 6. Install the pipe plug in the gearbox.
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1 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. Lubricating the Hex Shaft g019019 Service Interval: Yearly—Lubricate the hex shaft. g019019 Figure 43 Lightly lubricate the hex shaft yearly with automotive engine oil (Figure 42). 1. Screws 4. Move the speed-selector lever to Position R2. 5.
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Note: Ensure that the ignition wire snaps completely into place on the spark plug. Adjusting the Discharge-Chute Latch 1 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. G016645 1. Loosen the clamp fastener on the chute-support plate until the cable is free. g016645 Figure 44 1. Spark-plug boot 2. Clean around the base of the spark plug.
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Storage Preparing the Machine for Storage 1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to fresh fuel as directed by the engine manufacturer. Important: Do not store fuel longer than that suggested by the fuel-stabilizer manufacturer. 2. Run the engine for 10 minutes to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system. 3. Run the machine until the engine runs out of fuel. 4. Prime the engine and start it again. 5. Allow the engine to run until it shuts off.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause The electric starter does not turn (electric start 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. 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.
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Problem The 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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