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Power Max™ 826LE Snowthrower
Model No. 38621—Serial No. 260000001 and Up
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.
© 2005—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
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.
Register at www.Toro.com.
Form No. 3354-340 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
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  • Page 1 Authorized Service Important calls attention to special mechanical information Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the attention.
  • Page 2 Safety Bef or e Ope r a t ing Ca u ti o n : Im p r o p er u se ma y r e su lt in lo ss o f fin g e r , h a n d s, o r fe e t. Re a d a nd unders t a n d t he cont e n t s o f t hi s manual b...
  • Page 3: Maintenance And Storage

    Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the auger/impeller housing The following list contains safety information specific to or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, Toro products or other safety information that you must adjustments, or inspections. know. •...
  • Page 4: Sound Pressure

    Remove the key from the ignition switch before storing the snowthrower. This unit does not exceed a hand/arm vibration level of • Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and 7.0 m/s , based on measurements of identical machines accessories. per EN 1033.
  • Page 5 107-3040 1. Cutting dismemberment, impeller and cutting dismemberment, auger hazards—keep bystanders a safe distance from the snowthrower. 106-4525 Reorder part no. 107-3826 1. Warning—hot surface, do not touch 1. Fast 3. Slow 2. Forward speeds 4. Reverse speeds Tecumseh Part No. 36501 1.
  • Page 6: Loose Parts

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Step Qty. Description Handle bolts Curved washers Install the upper handle. Locknuts – No parts required Install the traction control linkage. Carriage bolts Install the chute control rod. Locknuts –...
  • Page 7 Note: If the trunnion does not fit into the hole when you lift up on the speed 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.
  • Page 8: Checking The Tire Pressure

    4. Insert the front end of the rod into the opening in the 1. Remove the dipstick and slowly pour oil into the oil back of the chute gear cover until it slides into the chute fill tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the gear (Figure 10).
  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Product Overview Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Freewheeling or Using the Self-propel Drive You can operate the snowthrower with the self-propel feature engaged or disengaged (freewheeling). To freewheel, slide the wheels inward and insert the axle pins through the outer axle holes, but not through the wheel hubs (Figure 15).
  • Page 10: Starting The Engine

    Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name-brand service station (Figure 17). Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline less than 30 days old. Do not add oil to the gasoline. Figure 20 4.
  • Page 11: Operating The Traction Drive

    7. Start the snowthrower using the recoil starter or the electric starter (Figure 24). 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 (Figure 26). Figure 24 Important: To prevent damaging the electric starter, run it no more than 10 times at intervals...
  • Page 12 Important: When you engage both the • If the snowthrower does not move or moves forward when it is in Position R1, remove the auger/impeller lever and the traction lever, the trunnion from the speed selector lever, turn the traction lever locks the auger/impeller lever down, trunnion downward (clockwise) on the speed freeing your right hand.
  • Page 13: Preventing Freeze-Up

    running the auger/impeller, push down on the handles to raise the front of the snowthrower a few inches (centimeters) off the pavement. Then lift the handles quickly to bump the front of the snowthrower on the pavement. Repeat if necessary until a stream of snow comes out the discharge chute.
  • Page 14: Operating Tips

    Operating Tips When the snowthrower is in operation, the impeller and auger can rotate and cut off or injure hands and feet. • Before adjusting, cleaning, inspecting, troubleshooting, or repairing the snowthrower, stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
  • Page 15: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

    Important: You can find more information about maintaining and servicing your snowthrower at www.Toro.com. Important: Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. For engine adjustments, repairs, or warranty service not covered in this manual, contact an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 4. If the auger/impeller cable is not properly adjusted, do the following steps: 5. Loosen the jam nut (Figure 40). Figure 37 1. Jam nut 2. Turnbuckle Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Cable Check and adjust the auger/impeller cable after the first Figure 40 2 operating hours, then yearly thereafter.
  • Page 18: Changing The Engine Oil

    4. Check the oil level in the gearbox. The oil should be at the point of overflowing at the filler opening. 5. If the oil level is low, add GL-5 or GL-6, SAE 85-95 EP transmission oil to the gearbox until the point of overflow.
  • Page 19: Replacing The Drive Belts

    2. Loosen the bolt on the cable clamp (Figure 47). If the auger/impeller drive belt or the traction drive belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, or otherwise damaged, go to www.Toro.com for additional service information or have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the belt.
  • Page 20 Storage 2. Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to 15 ft-lb (20.4 N·m). 3. Connect the spark plug wire. 4. Perform the annual maintenance procedures as given in • Gasoline vapors can explode. the Recommended Maintenance Schedule. •...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Electric starter does not turn 1. The power cord is 1. Connect the power cord (electric-start models only) disconnected at the outlet or to the outlet and/or the the snowthrower. snowthrower. 2. The power cord is worn, 2.
  • Page 22 6. The auger/impeller drive belt 6. Install and/or adjust the is loose or is off the pulley. auger/impeller drive belt; refer to www.Toro.com for servicing information or take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer. 7. The auger/impeller drive belt 7.

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