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2003—The Toro Company

8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA

Printed in the USA

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Original Instructions (GB)

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726TE Power Max

 Snowthrower

Model No. 38611—Serial No. 240000001 and Up

Form No. 3329-784

Operator’s Manual

Introduction

Read this manual 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. The
illustration below identifies the location of the model
and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers
in the space provided below:

Model #:

Serial #:

This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the following words:

Danger signals an extreme hazard that will
cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
the recommended precautions.

Warning signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.

Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor
or moderate injury if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.

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.

Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit.
Should this engine Owner’s Manual become
damaged or illegible, replace immediately.
Replacements may be ordered through the
engine manufacturer.

Safety

This snowthrower meets or exceeds the ISO
standard 8437 in effect at the time of production.

Read and understand the contents of this manual
before the engine is ever started.

 This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to

alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.

Improperly using or maintaining this
snowthrower could result in injury or death. To
reduce this potential, comply with the following
safety instructions.

The following instructions have been adapted from
the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.3–1995 and the ISO
8437:1989 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 pets.

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating the snowthrower in
reverse.

Preparation

Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use
the snowthrower. Remove all doormats, sleds,
boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

Before starting the engine, disengage all clutches.
Shift the snowthrower into neutral as well, if
applicable.

Do not operate the snowthrower without wearing
adequate winter garments. Wear footwear that
will improve your footing on slippery surfaces.

Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

– Use an approved fuel container.

Summary of Contents for 38611

Page 1: ...ial attention Keep this engine Owner s Manual with your unit Should this engine Owner s Manual become damaged or illegible replace immediately Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer Safety This snowthrower meets or exceeds the ISO standard 8437 in effect at the time of production Read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started This is the safe...

Page 2: ...ot attempt to clear steep slopes Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards or other safety devices in place Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures automobiles window wells and drop offs without properly adjusting the snow discharge angle Keep children and pets away Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate Look behind and use care wh...

Page 3: ... burn When storing the snowthrower for more than 30 days drain the fuel from the fuel tank to prevent a potential hazard Store fuel in an approved fuel container Remove the key from the ignition switch before storing the snowthrower Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories Sound Pressure This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator s ear of 92 dBA based on measu...

Page 4: ...ator s position and do not place your hand in the chute 4 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the snowthrower 5 Auger impeller drive squeeze the lever to engage release the lever to disengage 106 9162 1 No power 2 Engine ignition 3 Push the button to prime 4 Warning read the Operator s Manual 5 Cutting dismemberment hazard impeller stop the engine and wait for moving parts to...

Page 5: ...y move the choke to the right press the primer twice press the electric start button then move the choke to the left 106 9164 1 Press the button for electric start 106 9177 107 3040 1 Cutting dismemberment impeller and cutting dismemberment auger hazards keep bystanders a safe distance from the snowthrower 107 3826 1 Fast 2 Forward speeds 3 Slow 4 Reverse speeds ...

Page 6: ... mix required Product Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 9 7 m 7096 1 Auger impeller lever 2 Speed selector lever 3 Quick Stick discharge chute control 4 Traction lever 5 Fuel tank 6 Chute deflector 7 Discharge chute 8 Skid 2 9 Auger 10 Scraper 1 3 5 4 2 m 7095 1 Ignition switch 2 Choke 3 Primer 4 Electric starter 5 Recoil starter ...

Page 7: ...he washer and hairpin cotter that you previously removed 3 Remove the hairpin cotter and the outer washer of 3 washers from the trunnion A on the upper end of the speed control rod m 6898a C B A D Note To make installation easier leave the wave washer B and the flat washer C on the trunnion 4 Shift the speed selector lever into Position R2 5 Rotate the lower link arm fully upward counterclockwise ...

Page 8: ...from the left side of the snowthrower as viewed from the operating position 7 The 2 carriage bolts in the loose parts bag will go through the holes in the short rod and then through the holes in the long chute control rod 8 Insert the cable clip A that supports the deflector cable B onto the forward carriage bolt and secure the carriage bolts with locknuts from the loose parts bag A B 9 Press and ...

Page 9: ...A TCW3 certified two cycle oil Important To prevent engine damage do not use automotive oil such as SAE 30 or 10W30 or fuel mixed at the wrong gasoline to oil ratio 1 Pour a half US gallon 1 9 liters of fresh unleaded gasoline into an approved fuel container 2 Add two cycle oil to the gasoline according to the chart below m 6188 50 1 Gasoline to Oil Ratio Mixing Chart Gasoline Oil 1 US gallon 3 8 ...

Page 10: ... Important To prevent damaging the electric starter run it no more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on then 5 seconds off If the engine does not start after this series of attempts allow the starter to cool for at least 40 minutes before trying to start it again If the engine still does not start take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer for service 5 Disconnect the cord from the...

Page 11: ...se the traction lever 3 Check to ensure that the speed selector operates properly If the snowthrower does not move or moves forward when it is in Position R1 remove the trunnion from the speed selector lever turn the trunnion downward clockwise on the speed control rod then install the trunnion If the snowthrower does not move or moves rearward when it is in Position 1 forward remove the trunnion ...

Page 12: ...snowthrower to an Authorized Dealer for service If the auger and impeller continue to rotate when you release the auger impeller lever you could seriously injure yourself or others Do not operate the snowthrower Take it to an Authorized Service Dealer for service Operating the Quick Stick Push and hold the blue trigger cap down to use the Quick Stick to move the discharge chute and the chute defle...

Page 13: ...If the auger impeller is running but there is no snow coming out of the discharge chute the discharge chute may be clogged To unclog the discharge chute stay in the operating position and release the left hand traction lever While 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...

Page 14: ...the Auger Impeller Cable on page 16 Inspect the spark plug Replace and or gap it if necessary Refer to Inspecting and Replacing the Spark Plug on page 18 Check the auger gearbox oil and add oil if necessary Refer to Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level on page 17 Check the tire pressure and inflate them to the proper pressure Refer to Checking the Tire Pressure on page 8 Lubricate the hex shaft Re...

Page 15: ...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 the first 2 operating hours then annually thereafter If the snowt...

Page 16: ... clutch assembly and the tab A is 1 16 inch 1 5 mm m 6963 1 16 in 1 5 mm A A 5 If the auger impeller cable is not properly adjusted do the following steps 6 Loosen the jam nut A 7 Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle B that adjusts the tension on the cable Note Ensure that the cable does not twist m 6903 A B 8 Adjust the turnbuckle until you obtain the proper gap 9 Tighten the jam nut 10 Insert the le...

Page 17: ...in the gearbox Lubricating the Hex Shaft Lightly lubricate the hex shaft A annually m 6967 A C B Important Do not get oil on the rubber wheel B or the aluminum friction drive plate C because the traction drive will slip 1 Remove the fuel from the fuel tank 2 Tip the snowthrower forward onto its auger housing and block it so that it cannot fall 3 Remove the back cover m 6971 4 Move the speed select...

Page 18: ...place it if it is cracked fouled dirty or if the electrodes are worn Important Do not clean the electrodes because grit could enter the cylinder and damage the engine 8 Set the gap between the electrodes on the spark plug at 0 030 inch 0 76 mm 110 9 Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to 15 ft lb 20 4 N m Note If you do not have a torque wrench tighten the plug firmly 10 Insert the l...

Page 19: ...page 14 for more information If a problem continues see an Authorized Service Dealer Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Electric starter does not turn electric start models only 1 The power cord is disconnected at the outlet or the snowthrower 1 Connect the power cord to the outlet and or the snowthrower 2 The power cord is worn corroded or damaged 2 Replace the power cord 3 The power outle...

Page 20: ...to remove too much snow per swath 2 Reduce the amount of snow removed for per swath 3 You are trying to remove extremely heavy or wet snow 3 Don t overload the snowthrower with extremely heavy or wet snow 4 The discharge chute is plugged 4 Refer to Unclogging the Discharge Chute on page 13 5 The auger impeller drive belt is loose or is off the pulley 5 Install and or adjust the auger impeller driv...

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