Form No. 3406-749 Rev A Power Max® Heavy Duty 826 OXE Snowthrower Model No. 38805—Serial No. 400010798 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning This product contains a chemical or chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Important: If you are using this machine above 1500 m (5,000 ft) for a continuous period, ensure that the High Altitude Kit has been installed so that the engine meets CARB/EPA emission regulations. The High Altitude Kit increases engine performance while preventing spark-plug fouling, hard starting, and increased emissions. Once you have installed the kit, attach the high-altitude label next to the serial decal on the machine.
• Keep children out of the operating area. Never allow children to operate the machine. • Shut off the engine before unclogging, servicing, or fueling the machine. You can find additional items of safety information in their respective sections throughout this manual. Safety and Instructional Decals Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged or missing decals. 112-6625 Order Part No. 112-6629 1.
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 away 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 Use Qty. Handle bolt Curved washer Locknut 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 bolt Locknut 2 2 Install the chute-control rod. Cable tie 1 Connect the wire to the headlight. No parts required – Check the engine-oil level.
Figure 7 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 tighten the nut by hand (Figure 8). Figure 5 2 Installing the Wheel-Clutch-Cable Ends No Parts Required Figure 8 1. Cable clamp (2) Procedure 1. Unwrap the cable ends from the lower handle (Figure 6). Important: Ensure that the curved side of the cable clamp is against the handle and that the cable is routed below the clamp bolt.
Figure 10 Note: The gap should be approximately the thickness of a pencil (6 mm or 1/4 inch). 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. Figure 12 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for the other cable. 1. Speed-selector lever 3. Inner washer 2. Trunnion 4. Outer washer Note: To make installation easier, leave the flat washer on the trunnion (Figure 12). 3 4. Shift the speed-selector lever into Position R2.
Note: For easier installation, look down through the opening in the speed selector (Figure 14). g018656 Figure 15 Figure 14 1. Short rod 1. Speed selector 2. Long chute-control rod 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 16). 4 Installing the Chute-Control Rod Parts needed for this procedure: 2 Carriage bolt 2 Locknut Procedure Figure 16 1.
7. Hold the blue trigger cap down and rotate the Quick Stick in a circle to ensure that the chute and deflector operate smoothly. 6 Checking the Engine-Oil Level 5 No Parts Required Connecting the Wire to the Headlight Procedure Note: Your machine comes with oil in the engine crankcase. Before starting the engine, check the oil level and add oil if necessary. Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Cable tie Refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 20). Procedure 7 1.
4. Release the traction lever. 9 5. Move the speed selector to the Position F1; refer to Operating the Speed Selector (page 16). 6. Squeeze the left (traction) lever to the handgrip (Figure 19). Checking the Operation of the Traction Drive The machine should move forward. If the machine does not move or moves rearward, complete the following: No Parts Required A. Release the traction lever and shut off the engine.
Product Overview Figure 22 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 20 1. Handgrip (2) • 10. Scraper 2. Auger/impeller lever 11. Auger 3. Speed-selector lever 12. Skid (2) 4. Quick Stick™ discharge-chute control 13. Electric-start button 5. Traction lever 14. Electric-start plug-in 6. Fuel-tank cap 15.
• Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. • After striking a foreign object, shut off the engine, remove the ignition key, 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 immediately for the cause. • Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine and for transporting the machine in or out of the building.
Starting the Engine 4. Firmly push in the primer with your thumb as indicated by the table below, holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time (Figure 28). 1. Check the engine-oil level; refer to 6 Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 9). Temperature 2. Turn the fuel-shutoff valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise to open it (Figure 26). Suggested Number of Primes -23°C (-10°F) and above 3 Below -23°C (-10°F) 6 g037221 Figure 28 G016512 Figure 26 3.
5. Move the choke to the CHOKE position (Figure 29). g019055 Figure 31 1. Electric-start button 2. Electric-start plug-in 3. Recoil-start handle To use the electric starter (electric start only), connect a power cord to the electric-start plug-in first and then to a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) power outlet. Use only a UL-listed, 16-gauge power cord recommended for outdoor use that is not longer than 15 m (50 ft). G016501 Figure 29 Important: Do not use a worn or damaged power cord. 6.
Shutting Off the Engine Operating the Traction Drive 1. Move the throttle to the SLOW position, and then to the STOP position (Figure 32) to shut off the engine. 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.
Operating the Auger/Impeller Drive 1. To engage the auger/impeller drive, squeeze the right (auger/impeller) lever to the handgrip (Figure 38). Figure 35 Note: This disengages the drive to the right wheel while the left wheel continues driving, and the machine turns to the right. Figure 38 Note: Similarly, squeezing the left wheel-clutch lever turns the machine to the left. 2. To stop the auger and impeller, release the right lever.
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 39). 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 41).
Operating Tips After Operation DANGER Safety When the machine is in operation, the impeller and auger can rotate and cut off or injure hands and feet. • 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.
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 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 43). If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick, add oil. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 22). Figure 43 1. 1.3 cm (1/2 inch) 3. Support the side plates so that they are at least 1.3 cm (1/2 inch) above a level surface.
Figure 46 Figure 44 1. Pin 2. 1 to 1.5 mm (1/32 to 1/16 inch) 3. With the auger/impeller lever disengaged, ensure that the gap between the auger clutch assembly and the tab is 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) as shown in Figure 47. If the left (traction) cable is not properly adjusted, do the following steps: 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 45). Figure 47 1. Tab 2. 1.
Use Figure 50 below to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected: 6. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the tension on the cable (Figure 48). 7. Adjust the turnbuckle until you obtain the proper gap. 8. Tighten the jam nut. 9. Insert the 2 screws that 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.
2. Tip the machine forward onto its auger housing and block it so that it cannot fall. 3. Remove the back cover (Figure 54). Figure 54 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. Figure 52 1. Full B. 7. Lubricate the other end of the hex shaft. 8. Move the speed-selector lever forward and rearward a few times. 2. Add oil 9.
2. Clean around the base of the spark plug. Figure 58 2. Loosen the bolt on the cable clamp (Figure 59). G016646 Figure 56 3. Remove and discard the old spark plug. Note: You will need a ratchet wrench extension to remove the spark plug. 4. Set the gap between the electrodes on a new spark plug at 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) as shown in Figure 57. Figure 59 1. Cable conduit 2. Cable clamp 3.
Replacing the Drive Belts If the auger/impeller drive belt or the traction drive belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, or otherwise damaged, have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the belt. Replacing the Headlight Bulb Figure 64 Use a GE 899 37W halogen light bulb. Do not touch the bulb with your hands or allow dirt or moisture to come into contact with the bulb. 5. Turn the base of the bulb clockwise until it is snug (Figure 65). 1. Remove the wire connector from the back of the headlight (Figure 61).
Storage WARNING • Fuel vapors can explode. • Do not store fuel 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 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 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.
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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Emission Control Warranty Statement For the United States, California, and Canada *374-0320* 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 2017–2018 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.
Warranted Parts The following emission warranty parts are covered, to the extent these parts were present on the Toro engine/equipment and/or Toro supplied fuel system: 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.
The Toro Warranty A Three-Year Limited Warranty (45 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) Conditions and Products Covered SnowMaster Power Max Owner Responsibilities The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the Toro Product listed below if used for residential purposes*, if defective in materials or workmanship or if it stops functioning due to the failure of a component for the period listed below.