Use and Care Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsGas Snow BlowersPower Max 826 OHAE 26 in. 252 cc Two-Stage Gas Snow Blower with Electric Start, Auto Steer, Hand Warmers and Headlight

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Contents

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

Safety.......................................................................3

GeneralSafety...................................................3

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

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

1UnfoldingtheUpperHandle.............................5

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

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

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

5InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutTool....................6

6CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.........................7

7CheckingandAdjustingtheTire

Pressure.........................................................7

8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper......................7

9CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction

Drive...............................................................8

ProductOverview.....................................................9

Specications....................................................9

Attachments/Accessories...................................9

Operation................................................................10

BeforeOperation.................................................10

BeforeOperationSafety...................................10

FreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-Propel

Drive.............................................................10

FillingtheFuelTank..........................................10

DuringOperation..................................................11

DuringOperationSafety....................................11

StartingtheEngine...........................................12

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................13

OperatingtheHandwarmers.............................13

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

OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................14

OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................14

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

ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................15

OperatingTips.................................................16

AfterOperation....................................................16

AfterOperationSafety......................................16

PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................16

Maintenance...........................................................17

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........17

MaintenanceSafety..........................................17

PreparingforMaintenance...............................17

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................18

CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper.........................................................18

CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction

Cable............................................................19

CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller

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

CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............20

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................21

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

ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................22

AdjustingtheDischarge-ChuteLatch................23

ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................23

ReplacingtheHeadlight....................................24

Storage...................................................................24

StorageSafety..................................................24

StoringtheMachine..........................................24

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

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