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Form No. 3358-557 Rev B

Power Max

®

826 OE Snowthrower

Model No. 38629—Serial No. 280000001 and Up

Operator's Manual

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.

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 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.

© 2008—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420

Register at www.Toro.com.

Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA

All Rights Reserved

Summary of Contents for 38629

Page 1: ...gure 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 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 precauti...

Page 2: ...ontrols quickly Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment 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 in reverse Preparation Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats s...

Page 3: ...ect discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit Disengage power to the collector impeller when snow thrower is transported or not in use Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of snow thrower such as wheel weights counterweights cabs etc Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on...

Page 4: ...in 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 86 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per EN 11201 Sound Power This ...

Page 5: ... a safe distance from the snowthrower 2 Warning read the Operator s Manual 4 Cutting dismemberment hazard impeller keep away from moving parts remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 6 Auger impeller drive squeeze the lever to engage release the lever to disengage Briggs Part No 273676 1 Stop 3 Fast 2 Slow Briggs Part No 274681 1 Fuel On 2 Fuel ...

Page 6: ... have been shipped Procedure Description Qty Use Handle bolts 4 Curved washers 4 1 Locknuts 4 Install the upper handle 2 No parts required Install the traction control linkage Carriage bolts 2 3 Locknuts 2 Install the chute control rod 4 No parts required Fill the engine with oil 5 No parts required Check the tire pressure 6 No parts required Check the skids and scraper 7 No parts required Check t...

Page 7: ...g the Traction Control Linkage Procedure 1 Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the lower end of the speed control rod and insert the lower end of the rod into the lower link arm so that the bent end of the speed control rod faces rearward Figure 5 Figure 5 2 Secure the lower end of the speed control rod with the washer and hairpin cotter that you previously removed 3 Remove the hairpin cotte...

Page 8: ... lever fully rearward Note The discharge chute and deflector should face forward If they do not hold the blue trigger cap down but do not move the Quick Stick and rotate the discharge chute until they do 3 Align the flattened back end of the long chute control rod with the flattened front end of the short rod that extends from the control panel so that they nest together Figure 9 Figure 9 1 Short ...

Page 9: ... dipstick securely Note Do not spill oil around the oil fill tube oil could leak onto traction parts and cause the traction to slip 5 Checking the Tire Pressure Procedure The tires are overinflated at the factory for shipping Reduce the pressure equally in both tires to between 17 and 20 psi 116 and 137 kPa 6 Checking the Skids and Scraper Procedure Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Sc...

Page 10: ...e speed selector lever Figure 6 C Turn the trunnion upward counterclockwise on the speed control rod Figure 6 D Connect the trunnion to the speed selector lever Figure 6 7 If you made any adjustments repeat this procedure until no adjustments are required Important If the snowthrower moves when the traction lever is in the released position check the traction cable refer to Checking and Adjusting ...

Page 11: ... Wipe up spills Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks Store gasoline in an approved fuel container out of the reach of children 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 ...

Page 12: ... the throttle to the Fast position Figure 22 Figure 22 7 Start the snowthrower pulling the recoil starter or pressing the electric starter button Figure 23 Figure 23 1 Electric starter button 3 Recoil starter 2 Electric starter plug Note To use the electric starter connect a power cord to the electric starter plug first and then to a power outlet Important To prevent damaging the electric starter ...

Page 13: ...y 4 Close the fuel shutoff valve by rotating it clockwise Figure 25 Figure 25 5 Pull the recoil starter 3 or 4 times This helps prevent the recoil starter from freezing up Operating the Traction Drive If the traction drive is not properly adjusted the snowthrower may move in the direction opposite of what you intended causing injury and or property damage Carefully check the traction drive and adj...

Page 14: ... auger and impeller continue to rotate when you release the auger impeller lever do not operate the snowthrower Check the auger impeller cable refer to Checking and Adjusting the Auger Impeller Cable and adjust it if necessary Otherwise take the 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...

Page 15: ...r on the pavement Repeat if necessary until a stream of snow comes out the discharge chute If you cannot unclog the discharge chute by bumping the front of the snowthrower stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and use the snow cleanout tool never use your hand Important Unclogging the discharge chute by bumping the front of the snowthrower on the pavement may cause the skids to move Ad...

Page 16: ... behind the handles and away from the discharge opening while operating the snowthrower Keep face hands feet and any other part of your body or clothing away from concealed moving or rotating parts The rotor blades can throw stones toys and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to the operator or to bystanders Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects that the rotor blades ...

Page 17: ...s and inflate them to 17 20 psi 116 137 kPa Drain the gasoline and run the engine to dry out the fuel tank and the carburetor at the end of the season Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect and replace the traction drive belt and or the auger impeller drive belt if necessary Important You can find more information about maintaining and servicing your snowthrower at www Toro com Important Refer ...

Page 18: ...tighten the nuts that secure both skids to the auger sides 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 Service Interval After the first 2 hours Inspect...

Page 19: ...r disengaged ensure that the gap between the auger clutch assembly and the tab is 1 16 inch 1 5 mm Figure 37 Figure 37 1 Tab 2 1 16 inch 1 5 mm 4 If the auger impeller cable is not properly adjusted do the following steps 5 Loosen the jam nut Figure 38 Figure 38 1 Jam nut 2 Turnbuckle 6 Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the tension on the cable Figure 38 7 Adjust the turnbuckle until y...

Page 20: ...ies more contaminants Max fill 20 oz 0 55 l type automotive detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher Use SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W30 oil Refer to your engine owner s manual 1 Clean the area around the oil drain cap Figure 40 Figure 40 1 Oil drain cap 2 Slide an oil drain pan under the drain extension and remove the oil drain cap 3 Drain the oil Note Dispose of the use...

Page 21: ...Remove the 2 screws that secure the upper snow hood to the snowthrower Figure 43 3 Slowly remove the upper snow hood ensuring that the primer bulb hose and the ignition wire remain connected 4 Remove the bracket thumb screw and the bracket Figure 44 Figure 44 1 Spark plug wire 3 Thumb screw 2 Bracket 5 Clean around the base of the spark plug Figure 44 6 Remove and discard the old spark plug Note Y...

Page 22: ... Figure 47 1 Cable conduit 2 Cable clamp 3 Grasp the cable conduit and move it toward the front of the machine until the discharge chute latch fully engages the gear teeth Figure 47 and Figure 48 Figure 48 1 Discharge chute latch 2 Gear teeth Note The latch is spring loaded and will naturally move into the teeth of the gear Figure 48 4 Remove any slack in the cable by pulling the cable conduit rea...

Page 23: ...connect the spark plug wire 12 Remove the spark plug add 1 2 oz 15 ml of oil through the spark plug hole and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off season 13 Loosely install the spark plug 14 Dispose of any unused fuel properly Recycle it according to local codes or use it in your automobile Note Do not stor...

Page 24: ...ow or too high 9 Add or drain oil to adjust the oil level in the engine crankcase to the Full mark on the dipstick 1 The choke is in the On position 1 Move the choke to the Off position 2 The fuel shutoff valve is not completely open 2 Open the fuel shutoff valve 3 The fuel tank is nearly empty or contains stale fuel 3 Drain and fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline not more than 30 days old If t...

Page 25: ...ed Service Dealer Discharge chute either does not lock into place or does not move 1 The discharge chute latch is not properly adjusted 1 Adjust the discharge chute latch 1 The skids and or scraper are not properly adjusted 1 Adjust the skids and or the scraper Snowthrower does not properly clear the snow off the surface 2 The pressure in the tires is not equal 2 Check and adjust the pressure in o...

Page 26: ...Notes 26 ...

Page 27: ...LLC Egypt 202 519 4308 Ibea S p A Italy 39 0331 853611 Irriamc Portugal 351 21 238 8260 Jean Heybroek b v Netherlands 31 30 639 4611 Lely U K Limited United Kingdom 44 1480 226 800 Maquiver S A Colombia 57 1 236 4079 Maruyama Mfg Co Inc Japan 81 3 3252 2285 Metra Kft Hungary 36 1 326 3880 Mountfield a s Czech Republic 420 255 704 220 Munditol S A Argentina 54 11 4 821 9999 Oslinger Turf Equipment ...

Page 28: ...f the product If for any reason it is impossible for you to contact your seller you may contact any Toro Authorized Distributor to arrange service 2 Bring the product and your proof of purchase sales receipt to your seller or the Service Dealer If for any reason you are dissatis ed with the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact the Toro importer or contact us at Custome...

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