Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrower User guide

Brand: Toro

Model: Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrower

Category: Snow throwers

Type: User guide

This manual is also suitable for

37805

FormNo.3446-914RevA

PowerMax®826OHAESnowthrower

ModelNo.37805—SerialNo.400000000andUp

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

onthemachine.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.

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).

8111LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420Registeratwww.Toro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedinMexico

AllRightsReserved*3446-914*

decal127-9363

Figure3

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

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

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith

ANSI/OPEIB71.3speci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.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea

ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

x 3

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1.Insertthekey.

2.Primetheengine3times.

3.Engagethechoke.

4.Pullthestartercord.

5.Oncetheengineisrunning,disengagethechoke.

decal121-6817

121-6817

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,impeller

andauger—keepbystandersaway.

decal131-6487

131-6487

1.Engine—shutoff3.Fast

2.Slow

decal133-8061

133-8061

decal137-6198

137-6198

1.Cutting/dismemberment

hazardofthengersor

hand,impeller—donot

placeyourhandinthe

chute.

2.Warning—shutoffthe

enginebeforeusingthe

tooltoclearthechute.

OrderPartNo.144-0333

decal144-0326

144-0326

1.Fast3.Slow

2.Forwardspeed4.Reversespeed

decal137-6249

137-6249

1.Squeezethelevertoengagethetractiondrive.4.Cutting/dismembermentofngersorhand,impeller

blade—keepawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand

shieldsinplace;removethekeyfromtheignitionbefore

servicingthemachine.

2.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofngersorhand,impellerblade—do

notplaceyourhandinthechute;shutofftheenginebefore

usingthetooltoclearthechute.

6.Squeezethelevertoengagetheimpeller.

Setup

InstallingtheChute

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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UnfoldingtheUpperHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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InstallingtheTraction-ControlLinkage

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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InstallingtheChute-ControlRod

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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InstallingtheSnow-CleanoutTool

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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CheckingtheEngine-Oil

Level

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Note:Yourmachinecomeswithoilintheengine

crankcase.Beforestartingtheengine,checktheoil

levelandaddoilifnecessary.

RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page19).

CheckingandAdjustingthe

TirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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CheckingtheSkidsand

Scraper

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

RefertoCheckingandAdjustingtheSkidsand

Scraper(page19).

CheckingtheOperationof

theTractionDrive

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,

themachinemaymoveinthedirection

oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury

and/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjustit

properly,ifnecessary.

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine

(page13).

2.MovethespeedselectortoPositionR1;referto

OperatingtheSpeedSelector(page15).

3.Squeezetheleft(traction)levertothehandgrip

(Figure10).

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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(page15).

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(page20)ortakethemachine

toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

ProductOverview

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Figure11

1.Handgrip(2)10.Dischargechute

2.Auger/impellerlever11.Scraper

3.Speed-selectorlever12.Auger

4.Handwarmerswitch13.Skid(2)

5.QuickStick®

discharge-chutecontrol

14.Electric-startbutton

6.Tractionlever15.Electric-startplug-in

7.Fuel-tankcap16.Recoil-starthandle

8.Oil-lltube/dipstick17.Snow-cleanouttool

9.Chutedeector18.Headlight

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Figure12

1.Primer5.Throttle

2.Key6.Recoil-starthandle

3.Choke7.Oil-drainplug

4.Fuel-shutoffvalve

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Figure13

1.Snow-cleanouttool(attachedtothehandle)

Specications

ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight

88kg142cm71cm117cm

37802(194lb)(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.

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

Minimumoctanerating87(US)or91(research

octane;outsidetheUS)

EthanolNomorethan10%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.

•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.

StartingtheEngine

ElectricStart

Note:Tousetheelectricstarter(electric-startmodelsonly),connectapowercordtotheplug-inrstandthen

toapoweroutlet.UseonlyaUL-listed,16-gaugeextensioncordrecommendedforoutdoorusethatisnot

longerthan15m(50ft).

WARNING

Theelectricalcordcanbecomedamaged,causingashockorre.

Thoroughlyinspecttheelectricalcordbeforeusingthemachine.Ifthecordisdamaged,do

notuseit.Replaceorrepairthedamagedcordimmediately.ContactanAuthorizedService

Dealerforassistance.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethemachinepluggedintoapoweroutlet,someonecaninadvertentlystartthe

machineandinjurepeopleordamageproperty.

Unplugthepowercordwheneveryouarenotstartingthemachine.

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Figure17

RecoilStart

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Figure18

ShuttingOfftheEngine

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Figure19

Operatingthe

Handwarmers

Operatethehandwarmersasfollows:

•PresstheswitchtotheONpositiontoturnonthe

handwarmers.

•PresstheswitchtotheOFFpositiontoturnoffthe

handwarmers.

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Figure20

1.On/Offswitch3.OFFposition

2.ONposition

OperatingtheTraction

Drive

CAUTION

Ifthetractiondriveisnotproperlyadjusted,

themachinemaymoveinthedirection

oppositeofwhatyouintended,causinginjury

and/orpropertydamage.

Carefullycheckthetractiondriveandadjust

itproperly,ifnecessary;refertoChecking

andAdjustingtheTractionCable(page20)for

moreinformation.

Important:Ifthemachinemoveswhenthe

tractionleverisinthereleasedposition,checkthe

tractioncable;refertoCheckingandAdjusting

theTractionCable(page20)ortakethemachine

toanAuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

1.Toengagethetractiondrive,squeezetheleft

(traction)levertothehandgrip(Figure21).

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Figure21

2.Tostopthetractiondrive,releasethetraction

lever.

OperatingtheSpeed

Selector

Thespeedselectorhas6forwardand2reverse

gears.T ochangespeeds,releasethetractionlever

andshiftthespeed-selectorlevertothedesired

position(Figure22).Theleverlocksinanotchat

eachspeedselection.

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Figure22

Operatingthe

Auger/ImpellerDrive

1.Toengagetheauger/impellerdrive,squeeze

theright(auger/impeller)levertothehandgrip

(Figure23).

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Figure23

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.

OperatingtheQuickStick®

HoldthebluetriggercapdowntousetheQuickStick

tomovethedischargechuteandthechutedeector.

Releasethetriggercaptolockthedischargechute

andchutedeectorintoposition(Figure24).

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Figure24

MovingtheDischargeChute

HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick

Sticktothelefttomovethedischargechutetothe

left;movetheQuickSticktotherighttomovethe

dischargechutetotheright(Figure25).

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Figure25

Ifthechutedoesnotturnasfartotheleftasitdoesto

theright,ensurethatthecableisroutedtotheinside

ofthehandles.

MovingtheChuteDeector

HoldthebluetriggercapdownandmovetheQuick

Stickforwardtolowerthechutedeector;moveit

rearwardtoraisethechutedeector(Figure26).

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Figure26

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(page19).

OperatingTips

DANGER

Whenthemachineisinoperation,theimpeller

andaugerrotateandcaninjureoramputate

handsorfeet.

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,inspecting,

troubleshooting,orrepairingthemachine,

shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving

partstostop.Disconnectthewirefrom

thesparkplugandkeepitawayfromthe

plugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentally

startingtheengine.

•Removeanobstructionfromthedischarge

chute;refertoClearingaClogged

DischargeChute(page16).Usethe

snow-cleanouttool(Figure16),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.

Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

IntervalMaintenanceProcedure

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).

•Runtheenginetodryoutthefueltankandthecarburetorattheendoftheseason.

•HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerinspectandreplacethetractiondrivebeltand/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(page23).

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilifnecessary.

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CheckingandAdjustingthe

SkidsandScraper

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheskidsand

thescraperandadjustthemif

necessary.

Checktheskidsandthescrapertoensurethatthe

augerdoesnotcontactthepavedorgravelsurface.

Adjusttheskidsandthescraperasneededto

compensateforwear.

1.Checkthetirepressure;referto7Checkingand

AdjustingtheTirePressure(page8).

2.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe

augersidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddown

easily.

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Figure28

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.

CheckingandAdjustingthe

TractionCable

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst2hours—Inspect

thetractioncableandadjustitif

necessary.

Yearly—Inspectthetractioncableandadjustor

replaceitifnecessary.

Ifthemachinedoesnotdriveintheforwardorreverse

speedsoritdriveswhenyoureleasethetractionlever,

adjustthetractioncable.

Iftheleft(traction)cableisnotproperlyadjusted,do

thefollowingsteps:

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Engagethetractionleverandholditinplace

(Figure29).

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Figure29

3.Loosenortightentheturnbuckletoadjustthe

springlengthto5.5cm(2–3/16inches)as

showninFigure30.

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Figure30

1.Jamnut3.Spring

2.Turnbuckle4.5.5cm(2–3/16inches)

4.Tightenthejamnut(Figure30),ensuringthat

thereisslighttensiononthecable.

5.Ifthetractioncableisproperlyadjustedbuta

problemremains,contactanAuthorizedService

Dealer.

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