Use and Care Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsGas Snow BlowersPower Max 826 OXE 26 in. 252cc Two-Stage Electric Start Gas Snow Blower

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containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

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Contents

Introduction...............................................................1

Safety.......................................................................2

GeneralSafety...................................................2

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3

Setup........................................................................5

1InstallingtheUpperHandle..............................5

2InstallingtheChute..........................................5

3InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage.............5

4InstallingtheChute-ControlRod......................6

5InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutT ool....................7

6CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.........................8

7CheckingtheTirePressure..............................8

8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper......................9

9CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction

Drive...............................................................9

ProductOverview...................................................10

Specications...................................................11

Attachments/Accessories..................................11

Operation.................................................................11

BeforeOperation..................................................11

BeforeOperationSafety....................................11

FillingtheFuelTank..........................................12

DuringOperation.................................................12

DuringOperationSafety...................................12

StartingtheEngine...........................................13

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................14

OperatingtheTractionDrive.............................14

OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................15

OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................15

OperatingtheQuickStick®...............................15

ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................16

OperatingTips.................................................17

AfterOperation....................................................17

AfterOperationSafety......................................17

PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................17

Maintenance...........................................................18

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........18

MaintenanceSafety..........................................18

PreparingforMaintenance...............................18

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................19

CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper.........................................................19

CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction

Cable............................................................20

CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller

Cable............................................................21

CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............21

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................22

LubricatingtheHexShaft..................................22

ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................23

AdjustingtheDischarge-ChuteLatch................24

ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................24

ReplacingtheHeadlight....................................25

Storage...................................................................25

StoringtheMachine..........................................25

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................25

Troubleshooting......................................................26

Safety

Thissnowthroweriscapableofinjuringhandsand

feetandofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethe

followingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinserious

injury.

GeneralSafety

ThismachinecomplieswithANSIB71.3specications.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.

Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows

howtouseit,knowshowtoshutofftheengine

quickly,andunderstandsthewarnings.

•Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe

operatingpositionforanyreason.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingparts

onthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand

working.