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Figure 37

3.

Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle to adjust the spring
length to 2.18 inches (5.5 cm).

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Figure 38

1.

Jam nut

3.

Spring

2.

Turnbuckle

4.

2.18 inches (5.5 cm)

4.

Tighten the jam nut (Figure 38), ensuring there is slight
tension on the cable.

5.

If the traction cable is properly adjusted but a problem
remains, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Checking and Adjusting the
Auger/Impeller Cable

Service Interval:

After the first 2 hours—Inspect the

auger/impeller cable and adjust it if
necessary.

Yearly—Inspect the auger/impeller cable and adjust
or replace it if necessary.

1.

Loosen the jam nut.

2.

Engage the auger/impeller lever and hold it in place
(Figure 39).

Figure 39

3.

Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle to adjust the spring
length to 2.75 inches (7 cm) (Figure 40).

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Figure 40

1.

Jam nut

3.

Spring

2.

Turnbuckle

4.

2.75 inches (7 cm)

4.

Tighten the jam nut (Figure 40), ensuring there is slight
tension on the cable.

5.

If the auger/impeller cable is properly adjusted but
a problem remains, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.

Checking the Auger Gearbox
Oil Level

Service Interval:

Yearly—Check the auger gearbox oil and

add oil if necessary.

1.

Move the machine to a level surface.

2.

Clean the area around the pipe plug (Figure 41).

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Summary of Contents for PowerMax 726 OE

Page 1: ...o 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...

Page 2: ...21 Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper 21 Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable 21 Checking and Adjusting the Auger Impeller Cable 22 Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level 22 Changing the...

Page 3: ...the machine Never allow adults to operate the machine without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets Exercise caution to avoid slipping...

Page 4: ...r light Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended Shift into neutral set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key Maintenance and Storage Check all fasteners at fre...

Page 5: ...Uncertainty Value K of 3 75 dBA The sound power level was determined according to the procedures outlined in EN ISO 3744 Vibration Measured vibration level for the left hand 3 3 m s2 Measured vibratio...

Page 6: ...r hand in the chute stop the engine before leaving the operating position use the tool to clear the chute 6 Auger impeller drive squeeze the lever to engage release the lever to disengage Briggs Strat...

Page 7: ...Briggs Stratton Part No 277588 1 Primer 3 Ignition key out Engine Stop 2 Ignition key in Engine Run Briggs Stratton Part No 278866 1 Fuel On 2 Fuel Off 7...

Page 8: ...ocknuts 2 Install the chute control rod 5 No parts required Fill the engine with oil 6 No parts required Check the tire pressure 7 No parts required Check the skids 8 No parts required Check the opera...

Page 9: ...Trunnion 4 Outer washer 4 Shift the speed selector lever into Position R2 5 Rotate the lower link arm fully upward counterclockwise Figure 6 Figure 6 6 Push down on the speed control rod and insert t...

Page 10: ...rotate it so that it is upright and in the center 2 Hold the blue trigger cap down and pull the lever fully rearward Note The discharge chute and deflector should face forward If they do not hold the...

Page 11: ...e comes with oil in the engine crankcase Note Before starting the engine check the oil level and add oil if necessary Use automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL...

Page 12: ...llowing A Release the traction lever and stop the engine B Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector lever Figure 5 C Turn the trunnion downward clockwise on the speed control rod Figure 5 D Con...

Page 13: ...drain plug 3 Fuel shutoff valve 7 Primer 4 Throttle Figure 17 1 Snow cleanout tool attached to the handle Operation Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating pos...

Page 14: ...an fresh unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher R M 2 rating method Oxygenated fuel with up to 10 ethanol or 15 MTBE by volume is acceptable Do Not use ethanol blends of gasoline such...

Page 15: ...1 Ignition key 4 Firmly push in the primer with your thumb 2 times 15 F or 9 C or above or 4 times below 15 F or 9 C holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time Figure 23 g018891...

Page 16: ...e engine to warm up for several minutes move the choke toward the Run position Wait for the engine to run smoothly before each choke adjustment CAUTION If you leave the machine plugged into a power ou...

Page 17: ...eed selector has 6 forward and 2 reverse gears To change speeds release the traction lever and shift the speed selector lever to the desired position Figure 30 The lever locks in a notch at each speed...

Page 18: ...h Moving the Chute Deflector Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick forward to lower the chute deflector move it rearward to raise the chute deflector Figure 34 Figure 34 Unclogging t...

Page 19: ...spark plug and keep it away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine Remove an obstruction from the discharge chute refer to Unclogging the Discharge Chute If necessary...

Page 20: ...it if necessary Inspect the auger impeller cable and adjust or replace it if necessary Check the auger gearbox oil and add oil if necessary Yearly or before storage Check the air pressure in the tire...

Page 21: ...8 inch 3 mm Important The auger blades must be supported above the ground by the skids 3 Ensure that the scraper is 1 8 inch 3 mm above and parallel to a level surface Note If the pavement is cracked...

Page 22: ...e auger impeller cable and adjust or replace it if necessary 1 Loosen the jam nut 2 Engage the auger impeller lever and hold it in place Figure 39 Figure 39 3 Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle to adjus...

Page 23: ...anual Use Figure 42 below to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected g019049 Figure 42 Engine Oil Capacities Engine Oil Capacities cont d Model Engine Oil Capacity 388...

Page 24: ...l line onto the fuel shutoff valve and secure it with a hose clamp 6 Run the machine until the engine stops from running out of fuel 7 Prime the engine and start it again 8 Allow the engine to run unt...

Page 25: ...ngine rapidly using the starter to blow the excess oil from the cylinder 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 mai...

Page 26: ...t the wire to the spark plug 7 The spark plug is pitted fouled or the gap is incorrect 7 Check the spark plug and adjust the gap if necessary Replace the spark plug if it is pitted fouled or cracked 8...

Page 27: ...ust the auger impeller drive belt refer to www Toro com for servicing information or take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer Engine runs but the machine discharges snow poorly or not at all 7...

Page 28: ...Notes 28...

Page 29: ...Notes 29...

Page 30: ...Notes 30...

Page 31: ...mation Toro Collects Toro Warranty Company Toro respects your privacy In order to process your warranty claim and contact you in the event of a product recall we ask you to share certain personal info...

Page 32: ...urer 5Whichever occurs first 6Lifetime Frame Warranty If the main frame consisting of the parts welded together to form the tractor structure that other components such as the engine are secured to cr...

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