Toro Power Max 726 OE Snowthrower User manual

Category
Snow throwers
Type
User manual

Toro Power Max 726 OE Snowthrower is designed to make snow removal a breeze, featuring a powerful engine for clearing snow from driveways, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces. Its durable construction ensures longevity and withstands harsh winter conditions. With its user-friendly controls, operating the snowthrower is effortless and efficient. Additional attachments and accessories enhance its functionality, allowing you to tackle various snow-clearing tasks effectively. Make winter cleanup a cinch with the Toro Power Max 726 OE Snowthrower.

Toro Power Max 726 OE Snowthrower is designed to make snow removal a breeze, featuring a powerful engine for clearing snow from driveways, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces. Its durable construction ensures longevity and withstands harsh winter conditions. With its user-friendly controls, operating the snowthrower is effortless and efficient. Additional attachments and accessories enhance its functionality, allowing you to tackle various snow-clearing tasks effectively. Make winter cleanup a cinch with the Toro Power Max 726 OE Snowthrower.

FormNo.3432-387RevC
PowerMax
®
726OEand826OAESnowthrower
ModelNo.38814—SerialNo.404997500andUp
ModelNo.38819—SerialNo.404997500andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforremoving
snowfrompavedsurfaces,suchasdrivewaysand
sidewalks,andothersurfacesfortrafconresidential
orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor
removingmaterialsotherthansnow.Usingthis
productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould
provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
©2020—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedinMexico
AllRightsReserved
*3432-387*
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove
1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensure
thattheHighAltitudeKithasbeeninstalled
sothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPAemission
regulations.TheHighAltitudeKitincreases
engineperformancewhilepreventingspark-plug
fouling,hardstarting,andincreasedemissions.
Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attachthe
high-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe
machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService
DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand
high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocate
adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite
atwww.Toro.comorcontactourToroCustomer
CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour
EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.Remove
thekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengineto
itsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe
engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperatean
enginethathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitude
useatloweraltitudes;otherwise,youcould
overheatanddamagetheengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas
beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe
followinglabel(Figure3).
decal127-9363
Figure3
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................6
1InstallingtheUpperHandle..............................6
2InstallingtheChute..........................................6
3InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage.............6
4InstallingtheChute-ControlRod......................7
5InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutTool....................8
6CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.........................9
7CheckingtheTirePressure..............................9
8CheckingtheSkidsandScraper....................10
9CheckingtheOperationoftheTraction
Drive.............................................................10
ProductOverview....................................................11
Specications..................................................12
Attachments/Accessories.................................12
Operation................................................................12
BeforeOperation.................................................12
BeforeOperationSafety...................................12
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................13
DuringOperation.................................................13
DuringOperationSafety...................................13
StartingtheEngine...........................................14
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................15
OperatingtheTractionDrive.............................15
OperatingtheSpeedSelector...........................16
OperatingtheAuger/ImpellerDrive...................16
OperatingtheQuickStick®...............................17
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................17
OperatingTips.................................................18
AfterOperation....................................................18
AfterOperationSafety......................................18
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................18
Maintenance...........................................................19
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........19
MaintenanceSafety..........................................19
PreparingforMaintenance...............................19
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper.........................................................20
CheckingandAdjustingtheTraction
Cable............................................................21
CheckingandAdjustingtheAuger/Impeller
Cable............................................................21
CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............22
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................22
LubricatingtheHexShaft..................................23
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................24
AdjustingtheDischarge-ChuteLatch................24
ReplacingtheDriveBelts..................................25
ReplacingtheHeadlight....................................25
Storage...................................................................25
StorageSafety..................................................25
2
StoringtheMachine..........................................25
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................26
Troubleshooting......................................................27
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO8437specications.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.
Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows
howtouseit,knowshowtoshutofftheengine
quickly,andunderstandsthewarnings.
Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe
operatingpositionforanyreason.
Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingparts
onthemachine.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
working.
Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystanders,especiallysmallchildren,outofthe
operatingarea.
Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
x 3
1
2
3
4
5
120-9805
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120-9805
1.Insertthekey.
2.Primetheengine3times.
3.Engagethechoke.
4.Pullthestartercord.
5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.
decal121-6817
121-6817
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,impeller
andauger—keepbystandersaway.
OrderPartNo.138-8487
decal121-6823
121-6823
1.Fast
3.Slow
2.Forwardspeeds4.Reversespeeds
decal131-6487
131-6487
1.Engine—shutoff
3.Fast
2.Slow
4
decal137-6198
137-6198
1.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofthengersor
hand,impeller—donot
placeyourhandinthe
chute.
2.Warning—shutoffthe
enginebeforeusingthe
tooltoclearthechute.
OrderPartNo.138-8487
decal121-1240
121-1240
1.Tractiondrive—squeezethelevertoengage;releasethe
levertodisengage.
4.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,impeller—stayaway
frommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace;
removethekeyandreadtheOperator’sManualbefore
performingmaintenance.
2.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,impeller—donot
placeyourhandinthechute;shutofftheenginebefore
leavingtheoperatingposition;usethetooltoclearthechute.
6.Auger/impellerdrive—squeezethelevertoengage;release
thelevertodisengage.
5
Setup
1
InstallingtheUpperHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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2
InstallingtheChute
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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6
3
InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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7
4
InstallingtheChute-ControlRod
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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8
5
InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutTool
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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6
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheenginecrankcase.Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoillevel
andaddoilifnecessary.
RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page20).
9
7
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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8
CheckingtheSkidsand
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper(page20).
9
CheckingtheOperationof
theTractionDrive
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,
themachinemaymoveinthedirection
oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury
and/orpropertydamage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit
properly,ifnecessary.
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine
(page14).
2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page16).
3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip
(Figure10).
10
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Figure10
Themachineshouldmoverearward.Ifthe
machinedoesnotmoveormovesforward,
completethefollowing:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe
engine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe
speed-selectorlever.
C.Turnthetrunniondownward(clockwise)on
thespeed-controlrod.
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector
lever.
4.Releasethetractionlever.
5.MovethespeedselectortoPosition1;referto
OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page16).
6.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip
(Figure10).
Themachineshouldmoveforward.Ifthe
machinedoesnotmoveormovesrearward,
completethefollowing:
A.Releasethetractionleverandshutoffthe
engine.
B.Disconnectthetrunnionfromthe
speed-selectorlever.
C.Turnthetrunnionupward(counterclockwise)
onthespeed-controlrod.
D.Connectthetrunniontothespeed-selector
lever.
7.Ifyoumadeanyadjustments,repeatthis
procedureuntilnoadjustmentsarerequired.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe
tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe
tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting
theTractionCable(page21)ortakethemachine
toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
ProductOverview
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Figure11
1.Handgrip(2)
9.Dischargechute
2.Auger/impellerlever10.Scraper
3.Speed-selectorlever
11.Auger
4.QuickStick®
discharge-chutecontrol
12.Skid(2)
5.Tractionlever13.Electric-startbutton
6.Fuel-tankcap14.Electric-startplug-in
7.Oil-lltube/dipstick15.Snow-cleanouttool
8.Chutedeector
11
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Figure12
1.Primer5.Throttle
2.Key
6.Oil-drainplug
3.Choke
7.Recoil-starthandle
4.Fuel-shutoffvalve
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Figure13
1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)
Specications
ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight
79.4kg
38814
(175lb)142cm71cm117cm
81.6kg
38819
(180lb)
(56
inches)
(28
inches)
(46
inches)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Forelectric-startmodelsonly:Useextension
cordsandreceptaclesasspeciedinthemanual.
Inspecttheelectricalcordbeforepluggingitinto
apowersource.Ifthecordisdamaged,replace
it.Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenot
startingthemachine.
Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwearloose
jewelry.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwillusethe
machine,andremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,
wires,andotherforeignobjects.
Ifashield,safetydevice,ordecalisdamaged,
illegible,ormissing,repairorreplaceitbefore
beginningoperation.Also,tightenanyloose
fasteners.
Adjustthecollectorhousingheighttocleara
gravelorcrushed-rocksurface.
FuelSafety
Fuelisextremelyammableandexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers.
Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachineontheground
beforelling,notinavehicleoronanobject.
Fillthefueltankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.
Replacethefuelcapsecurelyandwipeupspills.
Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer,outofthe
reachofchildren.
Whenfuelisinthetank,tipthemachineonlyas
directedintheinstructions.
Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
12
FillingtheFuelTank
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%
MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.
Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such
asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolby
volume.Performanceproblemsand/orengine
damagemayresultwhichmaynotbecovered
underwarranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Donotllabovethebottomofthefueltankneck
(Figure14).
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Figure14
Important:Forbestresults,purchaseonlythe
quantityoffuelthatyouexpecttousein30days.
Otherwise,youmayusefuelstabilizer/conditioner
inthemachineatalltimestokeepthefuelfresh
longerwhenusedasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizer
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.
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile
theengineisrunning,exceptasdirectedinthe
instructions.
Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,
removethekey,andinspectthemachinefor
damage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingthe
machine.
Ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally,shutoff
theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.
Donotruntheengineindoors;exhaustfumesare
dangerous.
Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby
attemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.
Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore
startingtheengine.
Shutofftheenginewheneveryouleavethe
operatingposition,beforeclearingorunclogging
thecollector,impeller,ordischargechute,and
whenmakinganyrepairs,adjustments,or
inspections.
Neveroperatethemachineathightransport
speedsonslipperysurfaces.
13
StartingtheEngine
Electric-StartModel
Note:Tousetheelectricstarter(electric-startmodelsonly),connectapowercordtotheplug-inrstandthen
toapoweroutlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextensioncordrecommendedforoutdoorusethatisnot
longerthan50ft(15m).
WARNING
Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,causingashockorre.
Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeusingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,do
notuseit.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcordimmediately.ContactanAuthorizedService
Dealerforassistance.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapoweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe
machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty.
Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenotstartingthemachine.
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Figure15
14
StandardModel
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Figure16
ShuttingOfftheEngine
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Figure17
OperatingtheTraction
Drive
CAUTION
Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,
themachinemaymoveinthedirection
oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury
and/orpropertydamage.
Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjust
itproperly,ifnecessary;refertoChecking
andAdjustingtheTractionCable(page21)for
moreinformation.
Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe
tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe
tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting
theTractionCable(page21)ortakethemachine
toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft
(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure18).
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Figure18
2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetraction
lever.
15
OperatingtheSpeed
Selector
Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reverse
gears.Tochangespeeds,releasethetractionlever
andshiftthespeed-selectorlevertothedesired
position(Figure19).Theleverlocksinanotchat
eachspeedselection.
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Figure19
Operatingthe
Auger/ImpellerDrive
1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeeze
theright(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip
(Figure20).
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Figure20
2.Tostoptheaugerandimpeller,releasetheright
lever.
Important:Whenyouengageboththe
auger/impellerleverandthetractionlever,
thetractionleverlockstheauger/impeller
leverdown,freeingyourrighthand.To
releasebothlevers,simplyreleasetheleft
(traction)lever.
3.Iftheaugerandimpellercontinuetorotatewhen
youreleasetheauger/impellerlever,donot
operatethemachine.Checktheauger/impeller
cable;refertoCheckingandAdjustingthe
Auger/ImpellerCable(page21)andadjustitif
necessary.Otherwise,takethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
WARNING
Iftheaugerandimpellercontinue
torotatewhenyoureleasethe
auger/impellerlever,youcouldseriously
injureyourselforothers.
Donotoperatethemachine.Takeittoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
16
OperatingtheQuickStick®
HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStick
tomovethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.
Releasethetriggercaptolockthedischargechute
andchutedeectorintoposition(Figure21).
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Figure21
MovingtheDischargeChute
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick
Sticktothelefttomovethedischargechutetothe
left;movetheQuickSticktotherighttomovethe
dischargechutetotheright(Figure22).
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Figure22
Ifthechutedoesnotmove,refertoAdjustingthe
Discharge-ChuteLatch(page24).
Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasit
doestotheright,ensurethatthecableisrouted
totheinsideofthehandles.Referto4Installing
theChute-ControlRod(page7).
Ifthechutedoesnotlockintoplacewhenyou
releasethetriggercap,refertoAdjustingthe
Discharge-ChuteLatch(page24).
MovingtheChuteDeector
HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick
Stickforwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveit
rearwardtoraisethechutedeector(Figure23).
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Figure23
ClearingaClogged
DischargeChute
WARNING
Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno
snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the
dischargechutemaybeclogged.
Neveruseyourhandstoclearaclogged
dischargechute.Thiscouldresultinpersonal
injury.
Tounclogthedischargechute,stayinthe
operatingpositionandreleasetheleft(traction)
lever.Whilerunningtheauger/impeller,pushdown
onthehandlestoraisethefrontofthemachinea
fewcentimeters(inches)offthepavement.Then
liftthehandlesquicklytobumpthefrontofthe
machineonthepavement.Repeatifnecessary
untilastreamofsnowcomesoutthedischarge
chute.
Ifyoucannotunclogthedischargechuteby
bumpingthefrontofthemachine,shutoffthe
engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
usethesnow-cleanouttool(Figure13).
Important:Uncloggingthedischargechute
bybumpingthefrontofthemachineonthe
pavementmaycausetheskidstomove.Adjust
theskidsandtightentheskidboltssecurely;
refertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand
Scraper(page20).
17
OperatingTips
DANGER
Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpeller
andaugerrotateandcaninjureoramputate
handsorfeet.
Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,
troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,
shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving
partstostop.Disconnectthewirefrom
thesparkplugandkeepitawayfromthe
plugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally
startingtheengine.
Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge
chute;refertoClearingaClogged
DischargeChute(page17).Usethe
snow-cleanouttool(Figure14),notyour
hands,toremoveanobstructionfromthe
dischargechute.
Staybehindthehandlesandawayfrom
thedischargeopeningwhileoperatingthe
machine.
Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyother
partofyourbodyorclothingawayfrom
concealed,moving,orrotatingparts.
WARNING
Theimpellercanthrowstones,toys,andother
foreignobjectsandcauseseriouspersonal
injurytoyouorbystanders.
Keeptheareatobeclearedfreeofall
objectsthattheaugercouldpickupand
throw.
Keepallchildrenandpetsawayfromthe
areaofoperation.
AlwayssetthethrottletotheFASTpositionwhen
throwingsnow.
Iftheengineslowsdownunderaloadorthe
wheelsslip,shiftthemachineintoalowergear.
Ifthefrontofthemachineridesup,shiftthe
machineintoalowergear.Ifthefrontcontinuesto
rideup,liftuponthehandles.
AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel
tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare
present,suchashotwaterheaters,spaceheaters,
orclothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
storingthemachineinanyenclosure.
Whenstoringthemachineformorethan30
days,refertoStorage(page25)forimportant
information.
Runthemachineafewminutesafterthrowing
snowtopreventfreeze-upofthecollectorand
impeller.
PreventingFreeze-upafter
Use
Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand
movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessive
forcewhentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.
Ifyouhavedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart,
starttheengineandletitrunforafewminutes.
Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunfor
afewminutestopreventmovingpartsfrom
freezing.Engagetheauger/impellertoclearany
remainingsnowfrominsidethehousing.Rotate
theQuickSticktopreventitfromfreezing.Shutoff
theengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removealliceandsnowfromthemachine.
Withtheengineoff,pulltherecoil-starthandle
severaltimesandpushtheelectric-startbutton
oncetopreventtherecoilstarterandelectric
starterfromfreezingup.
18
Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst2hours
Inspectthetractioncableandadjustitifnecessary.
Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustitifnecessary.
Aftertherst5hours
Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
Every100hours
Replacethesparkplug.
Yearly
Checktheskidsandthescraperandadjustthemifnecessary.
Inspectthetractioncableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
Inspecttheauger/impellercableandadjustorreplaceitifnecessary.
Checktheauger-gearboxoilandaddoilifnecessary.
Changetheengineoil.
Lubricatethehexshaft.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
Checktheairpressureinthetiresandinatethemto116to137kPa(17to20psi).
Drainthegasolineandruntheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorat
theendoftheseason.
HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetraction-drivebeltand/or
theauger/impellerdrivebelt,ifnecessary.
MaintenanceSafety
Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbefore
performinganymaintenanceonthemachine:
Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe
operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhileperformingan
adjustmentorrepairtoprotectyoureyesfrom
foreignobjectsthatthemachinemaythrow.
Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafe
workingcondition.
Donotchangethegovernorsettingsontheengine.
PurchaseonlygenuineT ororeplacementparts
andaccessories.
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire.Referto
ReplacingtheSparkPlug(page24).
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.
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CheckingandAdjustingthe
SkidsandScraper
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheskidsand
thescraperandadjustthemif
necessary.
Checktheskidsandthescrapertoensurethatthe
augerdoesnotcontactthepavedorgravelsurface.
Adjusttheskidsandthescraperasneededto
compensateforwear.
1.Checkthetirepressure;referto7Checkingthe
TirePressure(page9).
2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe
augersidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddown
easily.
g019046
Figure25
1.3mm(1/8inch)
Important:Theaugerbladesmustbe
supportedabovethegroundbytheskids.
3.Ensurethatthescraperis3mm(1/8inch)above
andparalleltoalevelsurface.
Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,or
uneven,adjusttheskidstoraisethescraper.For
gravelsurfaces,adjusttheskidsfurtherdownto
preventthemachinefrompickinguprocks.
4.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwith
theground.
5.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskids
totheaugersides.
Note:Toquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen,
supportthescraper3mm(1/8inch)offthe
pavement,thenadjusttheskidsdowntothe
pavement.
Note:Iftheskidsbecomeexcessivelyworn,
youcanturnthemoverandsettheunusedside
towardthepavement.
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Toro Power Max 726 OE Snowthrower User manual

Category
Snow throwers
Type
User manual

Toro Power Max 726 OE Snowthrower is designed to make snow removal a breeze, featuring a powerful engine for clearing snow from driveways, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces. Its durable construction ensures longevity and withstands harsh winter conditions. With its user-friendly controls, operating the snowthrower is effortless and efficient. Additional attachments and accessories enhance its functionality, allowing you to tackle various snow-clearing tasks effectively. Make winter cleanup a cinch with the Toro Power Max 726 OE Snowthrower.

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