Use and Care Manual

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FormNo.3415-763RevB

PowerMax®826OXESnowthrower

ModelNo.37797—SerialNo.400000000andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential

homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforremoving

snowfrompavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysand

sidewalks,andothersurfacesfortrafconresidential

orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor

removingmaterialsotherthansnow.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid

injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor

operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.com

forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,

accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto

registeryourproduct.

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additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService

DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel

andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1

identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers

onthemachine.Writethenumbersinthespace

provided.

Important:Withyoursmartphoneortablet,scan

theQRcodeontheserialnumberdecaltoaccess

warranty,parts,andotherproductinformation.

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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause

seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe

recommendedprecautions.

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worthyofspecialattention.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemical

orchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuous

period,ensurethattheHighAltitudeKithasbeen

installedsothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPA

emissionregulations.TheHighAltitudeKit

increasesengineperformancewhilepreventing

spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased

emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach

thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalon

themachine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService

DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand

high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocate

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

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*3415-763*B

Summary of content (28 pages)

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Form No. 3415-763 Rev B Power Max® 826 OXE Snowthrower Model No. 37797—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction Model No. This machine is intended to be used by residential homeowners. It is designed primarily 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.
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Care Department at the number(s) listed in your Emission Control Warranty Statement. Remove the kit from the engine and restore the engine to its original factory configuration when running the engine under 1500 m (5,000 ft). Do not operate an engine that has been converted for high-altitude use at lower altitudes; otherwise, you could overheat and damage the engine. If you are unsure whether or not your machine has been converted for high-altitude use, look for the following label (Figure 3).
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Safety • Do not operate the machine without all guards General Safety • Keep clear of any discharge opening. Keep and other safety protective devices in place and working on the machine. bystanders a safe distance away from the machine. This machine complies with ANSI B71.3 specifications. • Read and understand the contents of this • Keep children out of the operating area. Never Operator’s Manual before you start the engine.
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decal121-6817 121-6817 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazards of hand or foot, impeller and auger—keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine. decal131-6487 131-6487 1. Engine—shut off 3. Fast decal121-6823 121-6823 2. Slow 1. Fast 2. Forward speeds 3. Slow 4. Reverse speeds decal121-1240 121-1240 Order Part No. 120-7194 1. Traction drive—squeeze the lever to engage; release the lever to disengage. 4.
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Installing the Traction-Control Linkage Setup Installing the Upper Handle g219873 Installing the Chute g219875 g219874 5
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Installing the Chute-Control Installing the Snow-Cleanout Tool Rod g219876 g219878 Connecting the Headlight Wire Checking the Engine-Oil Level Note: Your machine comes with oil in the engine crankcase. Before starting the engine, check the oil level and add oil if necessary. Refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 17).
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Checking the Tire Pressure g001011 Figure 11 The machine should move rearward. If the machine does not move or moves forward, complete the following: g219877 Checking the Skids and Scraper A. Release the traction lever and shut off the engine. B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed-selector lever. C. Turn the trunnion downward (clockwise) on the speed-control rod. D. Connect the trunnion to the speed-selector lever. Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper (page 17). 4.
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Product Overview g004217 Figure 14 1. Snow-cleanout tool (attached to the handle) Operation Before Operation Before Operation Safety • For electric-start models only: Use extension cords and receptacles as specified in the manual. Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before plugging it into a power source. If the cord is damaged, do not use it. Replace the damaged cord. Unplug the power cord whenever you are not starting the machine. g220002 Figure 12 9. Discharge chute 1. Handgrip (2) 2.
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During Operation DANGER Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and others. • To prevent a static charge from igniting the fuel, place the container and/or machine on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. • Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up spills. • Do not handle fuel when smoking or around an open flame or sparks. • Store fuel in an approved fuel container, out of the reach of children.
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g037221 Figure 18 Temperature g016512 Figure 16 3. Fully insert the ignition key (Figure 17). Suggested Number of Primes -23°C (-10°F) and above 3 Below -23°C (-10°F) 6 5. Move the choke to the CHOKE position (Figure 19). g016498 Figure 17 1. Ignition key 4. Firmly push in the primer with your thumb as indicated by the following table, holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time (Figure 18). g016501 Figure 19 6. 10 Move the throttle to the FAST position (Figure 20).
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5 seconds off), no more than 10 times. If the engine still does not start, take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer for service. 8. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet first and then from the machine (electric-start models only). 9. Allow the engine to warm up; gradually move the choke toward the RUN position. Wait for the engine to run smoothly before each choke adjustment.
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g001011 Figure 24 2. To stop the traction drive, release the traction lever. Operating the Speed Selector The speed selector has 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. To change speeds, release the traction lever and shift the speed-selector lever to the desired position (Figure 25). The lever locks in a notch at each speed selection. g016499 Figure 23 5. Pull the recoil starter 3 or 4 times. Note: This helps prevent the recoil starter from freezing up.
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2. To stop the auger and impeller, release the right lever. Important: When you engage both the auger/impeller lever and the traction lever, the traction lever locks the auger/impeller lever down, freeing your right hand. To release both levers, simply release the left (traction) lever. 3. If the auger and impeller continue to rotate when you release the auger/impeller lever, do not operate the machine.
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Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Operating Tips DANGER When the machine is in operation, the impeller and auger rotate and can injure or amputate hands or feet. WARNING If the auger/impeller is running but there is no snow coming out of the discharge chute, the discharge chute may be clogged. • Before adjusting, cleaning, inspecting, troubleshooting, or repairing the machine, shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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After Operation After Operation Safety • 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. • When storing the machine for more than 30 days, refer to Storage (page 23) for important details. Preventing Freeze-up after Use • In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and moving parts may freeze.
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Maintenance 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 Every 100 hours Yearly Yearly or before storage • Check the engine-oil level and add oil if necessary. • Replace the spark plug.
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Checking the Engine-Oil Level Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine-oil level and add oil if necessary. Service Interval: Yearly—Check the skids and the scraper and adjust them if necessary. Check the skids and the scraper to ensure that the auger does not contact the paved or gravel surface. Adjust the skids and the scraper as needed to compensate for wear. 1. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure (page 7). 2.
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Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable Service Interval: After the first 2 hours—Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary. Yearly—Inspect the traction cable and adjust or replace it if necessary. If the machine does not drive in the forward or reverse speeds or it drives when you release the traction lever, adjust the traction cable. If the left (traction) cable is not properly adjusted, do the following steps: 1. Loosen the jam nut. 2.
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3. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle to adjust the spring length to 7 cm (2-3/4 inches) as shown in Figure 35. 3. Remove the pipe plug from the gearbox. 4. Check the oil level in the gearbox. The oil should be 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) below the filler opening. 5. If the oil level is low, add GL-5 or GL-6, SAE 80-90 EP gear oil lubricant to the gearbox until the oil level is 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) below the filler opening. Note: Do not use synthetic oil. 6. Install the pipe plug in the gearbox.
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2. Slide an oil-drain pan under the drain extension and remove the oil-drain cap. 3. Drain the oil. Note: Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center. 4. Install the oil-drain cap. 5. Fill the crankcase with oil. Lubricating the Hex Shaft Service Interval: Yearly—Lubricate the hex shaft. g019019 Figure 40 Lightly lubricate the hex shaft yearly with automotive engine oil (Figure 39). 1. Screws 4. Move the speed-selector lever to Position R2. 5.
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Note: Ensure that the ignition wire snaps completely into place on the spark plug. 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. 1. Loosen the clamp fastener on the chute-support plate until the cable is free. g016645 Figure 41 1. Spark-plug boot 2. Clean around the base of the spark plug. g019021 Figure 44 g016646 1. Cable conduit Figure 42 3.
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g001036 Figure 49 g001037 Figure 45 6. 2. Turn the base of the bulb counterclockwise until it stops (Figure 46). Insert the wire connector straight into the back of the headlight until it is securely in place (Figure 50). g001033 Figure 46 3. Remove the bulb straight out from the back of the headlight (Figure 47). g006590 Figure 50 g001034 Figure 47 4. Insert a new bulb into the back of the headlight (Figure 48). g001035 Figure 48 5.
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Storage Storing the Machine 1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to fresh fuel as directed by the fuel stabilizer manufacturer. Important: Do not store fuel longer than that suggested by the fuel stabilizer manufacturer. 2. Run the engine for 10 minutes to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system. 3. Run the machine until the engine runs out of fuel. 4. Prime the engine and start it again. 5. Allow the engine to run until it shuts off.
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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.
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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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