Form No. 3360-742 Rev A Power Max® 826 OE Snowthrower Model No. 38624—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.
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. This snowthrower meets or exceeds the B71.
– Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground, away from your vehicle, before filling. • When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, stop the engine and make certain the auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine.
Maintenance and Storage • If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, illegible, or lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation. • Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • Do not smoke while handling gasoline. • Do not use the snow thrower on a roof.
Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 53-7670 1. Cutting/dismemberment of foot, auger 112-6619 Reorder part no. 112-6606 1. Do not place your hand in the chute; stop the engine before leaving the operator’s position, use the tool clear the chute. 106-4525 Reorder part no. 112-6630 1. Fast 2. Forward speeds 3. Slow 4.
112-6623 1. Disengage 2. Wheel drive 3. Engage 4. Read the Operator’s Manual. 5. Do not place your hand in the chute; stop the engine before leaving the operator’s position, use the tool to clear the chute. 6. Thrown objects, keep bystanders a safe distance from the snowthrower. 7. Keep away from moving parts, remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 8. Disengage 9. Auger drive 10. Engage Briggs Part No. 273676 3. Fast 1. Stop 2.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Description Use Qty. Handle bolts Curved washers Locknuts 4 4 4 Install the upper handle. No parts required – Install the traction control linkage. Carriage bolts Locknuts 2 2 Install the chute control rod. Cable ties 2 Connect the wire to the headlight. No parts required – Fill the engine with oil. No parts required – Check the tire pressure.
Figure 6 1. Speed selector lever 2. Trunnion 3. Inner washer 4. Outer washer Figure 4 Note: To make installation easier, leave the inner washer on the trunnion (Figure 6). 2. Installing the Traction Control Linkage 4. Shift the speed selector lever into Position R2. 5. Rotate the lower link arm fully upward (counterclockwise) (Figure 7). Procedure 1.
Note: For easier installation, look down through the opening in the speed selector (Figure 8). 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 10). Figure 8 1. Speed selector 3. Installing the Chute Control Rod 2 Carriage bolts 2 Locknuts Figure 10 5.
4. Connecting the Wire to the Headlight 2 Cable ties Procedure 1. Insert the wire connector on the loose end of the wire straight into the back of the headlight until it is securely in place (Figure 12). Figure 13 2. Install the dipstick securely. Note: Do not spill oil around the oil fill tube; oil could leak onto traction parts and cause the traction to slip. 6. Checking the Tire Pressure Figure 12 1. Plastic clip on wire connector 2. U-bolt 3.
8. Checking the Traction Drive Operation The snowthrower should move forward. If the snowthrower does not move or moves rearward, complete the following: Procedure A. Release the traction lever and stop the engine. B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector lever (Figure 6). C. Turn the trunnion upward (counterclockwise) on the speed control rod (Figure 6).
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). To freewheel, slide the wheels inward and insert the axle pins through the outer axle holes, but not through the wheel hubs (Figure 18). Figure 16 1. 2. 3. 4. Choke Ignition switch Fuel shutoff valve Throttle 5. Recoil starter 6. Oil drain plug 7.
Filling the Fuel Tank Starting the Engine 1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level in Maintenance. 2. Turn the fuel shutoff valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise to open it (Figure 21). 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 snowthrower on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.
Figure 26 1. Electric-starter button 2. Electric starter plug 3. Recoil starter Note: To use the electric starter, connect a power cord to the electric starter plug first and then to a power outlet. Figure 23 Important: To prevent damaging the electric starter, run it in short cycles (5 seconds maximum, then wait one minute before trying to start it again). If the engine still does not start, take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer for service. 5.
Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle to the Slow position, and then to the Stop position (Figure 27). Figure 29 Operating the Traction Drive Figure 27 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. 2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Remove the ignition key.
Operating the Auger/Impeller Drive 1. To engage the auger/impeller drive, squeeze the right hand (auger/impeller) lever to the handgrip (Figure 31). Figure 32 Moving the Discharge Chute Figure 31 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 33). 2. To stop the auger and impeller, release the right hand lever.
wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove all ice and snow from the snowthrower. • With the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle several times to prevent the recoil starter from freezing up. Operating Tips Figure 34 When the snowthrower is in operation, the impeller and auger can rotate and cut off or injure hands and feet. • Before adjusting, cleaning, inspecting, troubleshooting, or repairing the snowthrower, stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
• 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. Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
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. 2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (Figure 35). If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick, add oil. Refer to Filling the Engine with Oil. Figure 36 3. Support the side plates so that they are at least 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) above a level surface.
Figure 37 Figure 39 If the left hand (traction) cable is not properly adjusted, do the following steps: 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 40). 1. Pin 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 38). Figure 40 1. Tab 4.
7. Adjust the turnbuckle until you obtain the proper gap. 8. Tighten the jam nut. 9. Insert the 2 screws you previously removed on the belt cover. 10. If the auger/impeller cable is properly adjusted but a problem remains, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 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.
3. Remove the back cover (Figure 45). 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 47).. Figure 45 1. Back cover 4. Move the speed selector lever to Position R2. 5. Dip your finger in automotive engine oil and lightly lubricate hex shaft. 6. Move the speed selector lever to Position 6. 7. Lubricate the other end of the hex shaft. 8.
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 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. Figure 51 1. Discharge chute latch 1.
Replacing the Headlight Bulb 5. Turn the base of the bulb clockwise until it is snug (Figure 56). Use a GE 892 16W halogen light bulb. Do not touch the bulb with your hands or allow dirt or moisture to come into contact with the bulb. 1. Remove the wire connector from the back of the headlight (Figure 52). Figure 56 6. Insert the wire connector straight into the back of the headlight until it is securely in place (Figure 57). Figure 52 2.
Removing the Snowthrower from Storage Storage 1. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow the excess oil from the cylinder. • Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. 2. Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to 15 ft-lb (20.4 N-m). • Do not store the snowthrower in an enclosure near an open flame. 3. Connect the spark plug wire. • Allow the engine to cool before storing it. 4.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Electric starter does not turn (electric-start models only) 1. The power cord is disconnected at the outlet or the snowthrower. 1. Connect the power cord to the outlet and/or the snowthrower. 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.
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action 7. The auger/impeller drive belt is worn or broken. 7. Replace the auger/impeller drive belt; refer to www.Toro.com for servicing information or take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer. Discharge chute either does not lock into place or does not move 1. The discharge chute latch is not properly adjusted. 1. Adjust the discharge chute latch. Snowthrower does not properly clear the snow off the surface 1.
Gas Powered Snow Products The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee A Two-Year Full Warranty (Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered Owner Responsibilities The Toro Company and its afliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Toro Product used for normal residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship.
