Toro Power Max 826 User Manual

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Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3
Setup........................................................................5
1InstallingtheChute..........................................5
2UnfoldingtheUpperHandle.............................5
3InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage.............6
4InstallingtheChute-ControlRod......................6
5InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutTool....................7
6CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.........................8
7CheckingandAdjustingtheTire
Pressure.........................................................8
8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper......................8
9CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction
Drive...............................................................8
ProductOverview.....................................................9
Specications..................................................10
Attachments/Accessories.................................10
Operation................................................................10
BeforeOperation.................................................10
BeforeOperationSafety...................................10
FreewheelingorUsingtheSelf-Propel
Drive..............................................................11
FillingtheFuelTank...........................................11
DuringOperation..................................................11
DuringOperationSafety....................................11
StartingtheEngine...........................................13
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................14
OperatingtheHandwarmers.............................14
OperatingtheTractionDrive.............................15
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................15
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................15
OperatingtheQuickStick®...............................16
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................16
OperatingTips.................................................17
AfterOperation....................................................17
AfterOperationSafety......................................17
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................17
Maintenance...........................................................18
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........18
MaintenanceSafety..........................................18
PreparingforMaintenance...............................18
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................19
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper.........................................................19
CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction
Cable............................................................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable............................................................21
CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............21
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................22
LubricatingtheHexShaft..................................23
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................23
AdjustingtheDischarge-ChuteLatch................24
ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................24
ReplacingtheHeadlight....................................25
Storage...................................................................25
StorageSafety..................................................25
StoringtheMachine..........................................25
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................26
Troubleshooting......................................................27
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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