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Form No. 3354-340 Rev A

Power Max™ 826LE Snowthrower

Model No. 38621—Serial No. 260000001 and Up

Operator's Manual

Introduction

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and
product damage. You are responsible for operating the
product properly and safely.

You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a dealer,
or to register your product.

Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the
location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
Write the numbers in the space provided.

Figure 1

1. Model and serial number location

Model No.

Serial No.

This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Figure 2

1. Safety alert symbol

This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.

Important

calls attention to special mechanical information

and

Note

emphasizes general information worthy of special

attention.

Replacement Engine Owner’s Manuals may be ordered
through the engine manufacturer.

© 2005—The Toro® Company

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420

Register at www.Toro.com.

Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA

All Rights Reserved

Summary of Contents for 38621 Power Max 826LE

Page 1: ...e 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product Write the numbers in the space provided Figure 1 1 Model and serial number location Model No Serial No This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol Figure 2 which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions Fi...

Page 2: ...89 standard Training Read the operator s manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to operate the snowthrower Never allow adults to operate the snowthrower without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pet...

Page 3: ...up with the snowthrower Never direct the discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit Disengage the power to the auger impeller when the snowthrower is being transported or when not in use Use only attachments and accessories approved by Toro such as wheel weights counterweights and cabs Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for accessories available for your snowthrower Never opera...

Page 4: ...at the operator s ear of 92 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per EN 11201 Sound Power This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 108 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per EN 3744 Vibration This unit does not exceed a hand arm vibration level of 7 0 m s2 based on measurements of identical machines per EN 1033 Safety and Instructional Decals Important Safety and ins...

Page 5: ...place your hand in the chute 107 3040 1 Cutting dismemberment impeller and cutting dismemberment auger hazards keep bystanders a safe distance from the snowthrower 1 Warning hot surface do not touch Tecumseh Part No 36501 1 Primer 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 7 Tecumseh Part No 35077 1 Key ignition 5 Increasing scale 2 Engage to start the engine 6 Slow 3 Disengage to stop the engine 7 Stop the engine 4 Fast 5 ...

Page 6: ...l you have installed the upper handle 1 Lift and rotate the upper handle and position it over the lower handle Figure 3 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 3 1 Cables 2 Secure the upper handle with 4 handle bolts 4 curved washers and 4 locknut...

Page 7: ...d control rod rotate the trunnion upward or downward on the speed control rod until it fits 7 Secure the trunnion and upper end of the speed control rod with the outer washer and a hairpin cotter you previously removed Note For easier installation look down through the opening in the speed selector Figure 8 Figure 8 1 Speed selector 3 Installing the Chute Control Rod 1 Unwrap the Quick Stick and ro...

Page 8: ...n the engine Note Before starting the engine check the oil level and add oil if necessary Max fill 26 oz 0 77 l type automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher For temperatures above 32 F 0 C use SAE 30W For temperatures between 0 F and 32 F 18 C to 0 C use SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W For air temperatures below 0 F 18 C use SAE 0W30 1 Remove the dipstick and slow...

Page 9: ...wheeling To freewheel slide the wheels inward and insert the axle pins through the outer axle holes but not through the wheel hubs Figure 15 Figure 15 To self propel slide the wheels outward and insert the axle pins through the holes in the wheel hubs and the inner axle holes Figure 16 Figure 16 Filling the Fuel Tank Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can...

Page 10: ... the throttle to the Fast position Figure 19 Figure 19 3 Rotate the fuel shutoff valve counterclockwise to open it Figure 20 Figure 20 4 Rotate the choke to the On position Figure 21 Figure 21 5 Insert the ignition key Figure 22 Figure 22 6 Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time Figure 23 Figure 23 Note Take your glove off...

Page 11: ...ower plugged into a power outlet someone can inadvertently start the snowthrower and injure people or damage property Unplug the power cord whenever you are not starting the snowthrower Stopping the Engine 1 Move the throttle to the Stop position Figure 25 Figure 25 2 Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Close the fuel shutoff valve by rotating it clockwise Fig...

Page 12: ... the handgrip Figure 29 Figure 29 2 To stop the auger and impeller release the right hand 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 hand traction lever 3 If the auger and impeller continue to rotate when you release the auger impel...

Page 13: ...o bump the front of the snowthrower on the pavement Repeat if necessary until a stream of snow comes out the discharge chute If you cannot unclog the discharge chute by bumping the front of the snowthrower stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and use a stick never use your hand Important Unclogging the discharge chute by bumping the front of the snowthrower on the pavement may cause t...

Page 14: ... the handles and away from the discharge opening while operating the snowthrower Keep face hands feet and any other part of your body or clothing away from concealed moving or rotating parts The rotor blades can throw stones toys and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to the operator or to bystanders Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects that the rotor blades could p...

Page 15: ...si 116 137 kPa Drain the gasoline and run the engine to dry out the fuel tank and the carburetor at the end of the season Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect and replace the traction drive belt and or the auger impeller drive belt if necessary Important You can find more information about maintaining and servicing your snowthrower at www Toro com Important Refer to your engine operator s manu...

Page 16: ...Firmly tighten the nuts that secure both skids to the auger sides Note To quickly adjust the skids if they loosen support the scraper 1 8 inch 3 mm off the pavement then adjust the skids down to the pavement Note If the skids become excessively worn you can turn them over and set the unused side toward the pavement Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable Check and adjust the traction cable after...

Page 17: ...cable is not properly adjusted do the following steps 5 Loosen the jam nut Figure 40 Figure 40 1 Jam nut 2 Turnbuckle 6 Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the tension on the cable Figure 40 7 Adjust the turnbuckle until you obtain the proper gap 8 Tighten the jam nut 9 Insert the 2 screws you previously removed on the belt cover 10 If the auger impeller cable is properly adjusted but a ...

Page 18: ... drain cap 5 Fill the crankcase with oil Refer to Filling the Engine Crankcase with Oil Lubricating the Hex Shaft Lightly lubricate the hex shaft yearly with automotive engine oil Figure 43 Figure 43 1 Hex shaft 3 Rubber wheel 2 Aluminum friction plate Important Do not get oil on the rubber wheel or the aluminum friction drive plate because the traction drive will slip Figure 43 1 Drain the gasoli...

Page 19: ...over up and slide it back and out of the way Figure 46 2 Loosen the bolt on the cable clamp Figure 47 Figure 47 1 Cable conduit 2 Cable clamp 3 Grasp the cable conduit and move it toward the front of the machine until the discharge chute latch fully engages the gear teeth Figure 47 and Figure 48 Figure 48 1 Discharge chute latch 2 Gear teeth Note The latch is spring loaded and will naturally move ...

Page 20: ...o run until it stops When you can no longer start the engine it is sufficiently dry 9 Stop the engine and allow it to cool 10 Remove the ignition key 11 Disconnect the spark plug wire 12 Remove the spark plug add 1 oz 30 ml of oil through the spark plug hole and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off season 1...

Page 21: ...lve is not open 3 Open the fuel shutoff valve 4 The throttle is not in the Fast position 4 Move the throttle to the Fast position 5 The fuel tank is empty or the fuel system contains stale fuel 5 Drain and or ll the fuel tank with fresh gasoline not more than 30 days old If the problem persists contact an Authorized Service Dealer 6 The spark plug wire is loose or disconnected 6 Connect the wire t...

Page 22: ...wer into a lower gear 3 You are trying to remove too much snow per swath 3 Reduce the amount of snow removed per swath 4 You are trying to remove extremely heavy or wet snow 4 Don t overload the snowthrower with extremely heavy or wet snow 5 The discharge chute is plugged 5 Unclog the discharge chute 6 The auger impeller drive belt is loose or is off the pulley 6 Install and or adjust the auger im...

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