Form No. 3396-743 Rev A Power Max Heavy Duty 826 OXE Snowthrower Model No. 38805—Serial No. 316000001 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 Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 3 Setup ............................................................................ 5 1 Installing the Upper Handle.................................... 6 2 Installing the Wheel Clutch Cable Ends .............
Safety • Do not put hands or feet near moving components on This machine meets or exceeds the B71.3 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the time of production. • Do not operate machine without all guards and other • Shut the machine off before unclogging, servicing, or • Keep clear of any discharge opening. Keep bystanders a the machine. safety protective devices in place and working on the machine. fueling. safe distance from the machine.
112-6627 3. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 1. Left turn control 5. Cutting/dismemberment 7. Auger/impeller hazard, impeller—keep drive—squeeze the lever to away from moving parts; engage; release the lever remove the ignition key and to disengage. read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 6. Thrown object 8. Right turn control hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the snowthrower. 2. Traction drive—squeeze 4.
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 4 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 3). 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 9 Figure 6 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 7). 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for the other cable.
Note: For easier installation, look down through the opening in the speed selector (Figure 13). Figure 13 Figure 11 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 11). 4. Shift the speed selector lever into Position R2. Installing the Chute Control Rod 5. Rotate the lower link arm fully upward (counterclockwise) (Figure 12).
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 14 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 15). 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. Use automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. Refer to your engine owner's manual. Use Figure 18 below to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected: Figure 19 2. Install the dipstick securely.
The machine should move rearward. If the machine does not move or moves forward, complete the following: 8 A. Release the traction lever and stop the engine. Checking the Skids and Scraper B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector lever (Figure 11). C. Turn the trunnion downward (clockwise) on the speed control rod (Figure 11). D. Connect the trunnion to the speed selector lever (Figure 11). No Parts Required Procedure Refer to (page ). 4. Release the traction lever. 5.
Product Overview Figure 23 1. Snow cleanout tool (attached to the handle) Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Before Operation Safety • Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by Figure 21 9. Discharge chute 1. Hand-grip (2) 2. Auger/impeller lever 10. Scraper 3. Speed-selector lever 11. Auger 4. Quick Stick™ discharge-chute control 12. Skid (2) 5. Traction lever 6. Fuel tank cap 13. Electric-starter button 14.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes. • Never operate the machine without good visibility or • For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline • • • • • with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method). Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE by volume is acceptable. Do not use ethanol blends of gasoline (such as E15 or E85) with more than 10% ethanol by volume. Performance problems and/or engine damage may result which may not be covered under warranty.
To self-propel, insert the axle pins through the holes in the wheel hubs and the inner axle holes (Figure 26). g019014 Figure 26 1 Starting the Engine 1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level (page 21). G016498 2. Turn the fuel shutoff valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise to open it (Figure 27). Figure 28 1. Ignition key 4. Firmly push in the primer with your thumb 3 times, holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time (Figure 29). G016512 Figure 27 3.
5. Move the choke to the CHOKE position (Figure 30). g019055 Figure 32 1. Electric-starter button 2. Electric starter plug-in 3. Recoil starter Note: To use the electric starter, connect a power cord to the electric starter 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 15 m (50 feet). G016501 Figure 30 WARNING The electrical cord can become damaged, causing a shock or fire. 6.
Stopping the Engine Operating the Traction Drive 1. Move the throttle to the SLOW position, and then to the STOP position (Figure 33) to kill the engine. The engine can also be stopped 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.
Operating the Auger/Impeller Drive 1. To engage the auger/ impeller drive, squeeze the right hand (auger/ impeller) lever to the handgrip (Figure 39). Figure 36 Note: This disengages the drive to the right wheel while the left wheel continues driving, and the machine turns to the right. Note: Similarly, squeezing the left wheel clutch lever turns the machine to the left. Figure 39 When you complete the turn, release the wheel clutch lever, and the drive re-engages both wheels (Figure 37). 2.
Operating the Quick Stick® Moving the Chute Deflector 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 40). 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 42).
Preventing Freeze-up Operating Tips • In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and moving DANGER parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force when trying to operate frozen controls. If you have difficulty operating any control or part, start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. When the machine is in operation, the impeller and auger can rotate and cut off or injure hands and feet.
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. Before each use or daily • Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary.
Checking the Engine Oil Level Checking and Adjusting the Skids Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary. Service Interval: Yearly—Check the skids and adjust them if necessary. 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, then fully install the dipstick. Check the skids to ensure that the auger does not contact the paved or gravel surface. Adjust the skids as needed to compensate for wear. 2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (Figure 43).
Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Cable Service Interval: After the first 2 hours—Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary. Service Interval: After the first 2 hours—Inspect the auger/impeller cable and adjust it if necessary. Yearly—Inspect the traction cable and adjust or replace it if necessary. Yearly—Inspect the auger/impeller 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 50). Figure 49 1. Jam nut 1 2. Turnbuckle G016782 6. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the tension on the cable (Figure 49). Figure 50 7. Adjust the turnbuckle until you obtain the proper gap. 1. Pipe plug 8. Tighten the jam nut. 3. Remove the pipe plug from the gearbox. 9.
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 53). 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.
Replacing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Replace the spark plug. WARNING Replacing the spark plug while the engine is hot can result in burns. Figure 57 1. 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) Wait until the engine is cool to replace the spark plug. 5. Install the new spark plug, tighten it firmly, and attach the ignition wire to the spark plug. Use a Toro spark plug or equivalent (Champion® RN9YC or NGK BPR6ES). Note: Ensure the ignition wire snaps completely into place on the spark plug. 1.
Figure 62 3. Remove the bulb straight out from the back of the headlight (Figure 63). Figure 60 1. Discharge chute latch 2. Gear teeth Note: The latch is spring loaded and will naturally move into the teeth of the gear (Figure 60). 4. Remove any slack in the cable by pulling the cable conduit rearward. Figure 63 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 64). 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 66 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 The electric starter does not turn (electric-start models only). The engine does not start or starts hard. Possible Cause 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. 3. Have a qualified electrician energize the outlet. 1. The key is not in the ignition or is in the Stop position. 1.
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.
Emission Control Warranty Statement For the United States, California, and Canada *374-0299* Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board (CARB), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and The Toro Company, are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2015–2016 small off-road engine/equipment. In California and the United States, new small off-road engines/equipment must be designed, built, and certified to meet stringent anti-smog standards.
1. Fuel System Parts • • • • • • 2. Fuel tank, cap, and tether Carbon canister Air cleaner Intake manifold Crankcase vent and line(s) Purge line and fittings Spark plug(s) and wire(s) Magneto ignition system Catalytic Exhaust System • • • 5. Fuel line, fittings, and clamps Ignition System • • 4. Fuel pump Air Induction System • • • • 3.
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