Toro Power Max 826 User Manual

FreewheelingorUsingthe
Self-PropelDrive
Youcanoperatethesnowthrowerwiththeself-propel
featureengagedordisengaged(freewheeling).
Tofreewheel,inserttheaxlepinsthroughtheaxle
holes,butnotthroughthewheelhubs(Figure14).
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Figure14
Toself-propel,inserttheaxlepinsthroughtheholesin
thewheelhubsandtheinner-axleholes(Figure15).
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Figure15
FillingtheFuelTank
TypeUnleadedgasoline
Minimumoctanerating
87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)
Ethanol
Nomorethan10%byvolume
MethanolNone
MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)
Lessthan15%byvolume
OilDonotaddtothefuel
Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.
FillthefueltankasshowninFigure16;donotll
abovethebottomofthefueltankneck.
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Figure16
Important:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythe
quantityoffuelthatyouexpecttousein30days.
Otherwise,addfuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizer/conditioner
manufacturer.
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Shutofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe
machineandalwaysuseastickorthe
snow-cleanouttool(ifprovided).
•Staybehindthehandlesandawayfromthe
dischargeopeningwhileoperatingthemachine.
Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyotherpart
ofyourbodyorclothingawayfrommovingor
rotatingparts.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas
wherepropertydamagecanoccur.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,
especiallywhenoperatingthemachineinreverse.
•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm
holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe
machineonaslope.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility
orlight.
•Lookbehindandusecarewhenbackingupthe
machine.
•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepower
totheauger.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe
machineonorcrossinggraveldrives,walks,or
roads.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.
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Toro Power Max 826 Specifications

General

Engine Displacement	252cc
Engine Type	4-Cycle OHV
Start Type	Electric Start
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Clearing Width	26 inches
Intake Height	20 inches