TORO POWER MAX 824 37793 (01) PDF Document

This machine complies with ANSI B71.3 specifications.

Read and understand the contents of this Operator’s Manual before you start the engine. Ensure that everyone using this product knows how to use the product and understands the warnings.

Do not put your hands or feet near moving components on the machine.

Do not operate the machine without all guards and other safety protective devices in place and working on the machine.

Keep clear of any discharge opening. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine.

Keep children out of the operating area. Never allow children to operate the machine.

Shut off the engine before unclogging, servicing, or fueling the machine.

1. Check the engine-oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 18).

2. Turn the fuel-shutoff valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise to open it (Figure 15).

3. Fully insert the ignition key (Figure 16).

4. Firmly push in the primer with your thumb as indicated by the following table, holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time (Figure 17).

5. Move the choke to the CHOKE position (Figure 18).

6. Move the throttle to the FAST position (Figure 19).

7. Start the machine by pulling the recoil starter or pressing the electric-starter button (Figure 20).

8. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet first and then from the machine (electric-start models only).

9. Allow the engine to warm up; gradually move the choke toward the Run position. Wait for the engine to run smoothly before each choke adjustment.

The suggested number of primes for the TORO POWER MAX 824 37793 based on temperature is shown in the following table:

1. Move the throttle to the SLOW position, and then to the STOP position (Figure 21). You can also shut off the engine by pulling the ignition key outward to the middle position.

2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

3. Remove the ignition key to prevent accidental starting.

4. Close the fuel shutoff valve by rotating it clockwise (Figure 22).

5. Pull the recoil starter 3 or 4 times. This helps prevent the recoil starter from freezing up.

To engage the traction drive, squeeze the left (traction) lever to the handgrip (Figure 23).

To stop the traction drive, release the traction lever.

The speed 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 24). The lever locks in a notch at each speed selection.

1. To engage the auger/impeller drive, squeeze the right (auger/impeller) lever to the handgrip (Figure 25).

2. To stop the auger and impeller, release the right lever.

Hold the blue trigger cap down to use the Quick Stick to move the discharge chute and the chute deflector. Release the trigger cap to lock the discharge chute and chute deflector into position (Figure 26).

Hold the blue trigger cap down and move the Quick Stick to the left to move the discharge chute to the left; move the Quick Stick to the right to move the discharge chute to the right (Figure 27).

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 28).

If the auger/impeller is running but there is no snow coming out of the discharge chute, the discharge chute may be clogged. Never use your hands to clear a clogged discharge chute. This could result in personal injury.

To unclog the discharge chute, stay in the operating position and release the left (traction) lever. While running the auger/impeller, push down on the handles to raise the front of the machine a few centimeters (inches) off the pavement. Then lift the handles quickly to bump the front of the machine 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 machine, shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and use the snow-cleanout tool (Figure 13).

Important: Unclogging the discharge chute by bumping the front of the machine on the pavement may cause the skids to move. Adjust the skids and tighten the skid bolts securely; refer to Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper (page 18).

When the machine is in operation, the impeller and auger rotate and can injure or amputate hands or feet.

Before adjusting, cleaning, inspecting, troubleshooting, or repairing the machine, shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the wire from the 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 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute (page 15). Use the snow-cleanout tool (Figure 14), not your hands, to remove an obstruction from the discharge chute.

Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge opening while operating the machine.

Keep your face, hands, feet, and any other part of your body or clothing away from concealed, moving, or rotating parts.

The impeller can throw stones, toys, and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to you or bystanders.

Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects that the auger could pick up and throw.

Keep all children and pets away from the area of operation.

Always set the throttle to the FAST position when throwing snow.

If the engine slows down under a load or the wheels slip, shift the machine into a lower gear.

If the front of the machine rides up, shift the machine into a lower gear. If the front continues to ride up, lift up on the handles.

In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and moving parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force when trying to operate frozen controls. If you have difficulty operating any control or part, start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.

After using the machine, let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing. Engage the auger/impeller to clear any remaining snow from inside the housing. Rotate the Quick Stick to prevent it from freezing. Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove all ice and snow from the machine.

With the engine off, pull the recoil-start handle several times and push the electric-start button once to prevent the recoil starter and electric starter from freezing up.

The recommended maintenance schedule for the TORO POWER MAX 824 37793 is provided in the following table:

Before performing any maintenance, service, or adjustment, shut off the engine and remove the key. If major repairs are ever needed, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness to ensure that the machine is in safe working condition.

Do not change the governor settings on the engine.

Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.

1. Move the machine to a level surface.

2. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

3. Disconnect the spark-plug wire. Refer to Replacing the Spark Plug (page 22).

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine-oil level and add oil if necessary.

The process involves:

A. Ensuring the oil-drain cap is clean.

B. Sliding an oil-drain pan under the drain extension and removing the oil-drain cap.

C. Draining the oil.

D. Installing the oil-drain cap.

E. Filling the crankcase with oil (use 5W-30 oil).

F. Waiting 3 minutes.

G. Checking the oil level with the dipstick to ensure it reaches the Full mark (check oil level by inserting dipstick and reading; ensure it’s not too low or too high).

H. Adjusting oil level if necessary.

I. Confirming the oil level is correct.

J. Tilting the machine to ensure oil flows correctly.

K. Checking the oil level again.

Service Interval: Yearly—Check the skids and the scraper and adjust them if necessary.

Check the skids and the scraper to ensure that the auger does not contact the paved or gravel surface. Adjust the skids and the scraper as needed to compensate for wear.

1. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure (page 8).

2. Loosen the nuts that secure both skids to the auger sides until the skids slide up and down easily.

3. Ensure that the scraper is 3 mm (1/8 inch) above and parallel to a level surface.

4. Move the skids down until they are even with the ground.

5. Firmly tighten the nuts that secure both skids to the auger sides.

If the traction drive is not properly adjusted, the machine may move in the direction opposite of what you intended, causing injury and/or property damage. Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it properly, if necessary.

1. Start the engine; refer to Starting the Engine (page 11).

2. Move the speed selector to Position R1; refer to Operating the Speed Selector (page 13).

3. Squeeze the left (traction) lever to the handgrip.

The machine should move rearward. If the machine does not move or moves forward, complete the following:

A. Release the traction lever and shut off the engine.

B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed-selector lever.

C. Turn the trunnion downward (clockwise) on the speed-control rod.

D. Connect the trunnion to the speed-selector lever.

4. Release the traction lever.

5. Move the speed selector to Position 1; refer to Operating the Speed Selector (page 13).

6. Squeeze the left (traction) lever to the handgrip.

The machine should move forward. If the machine does not move or moves rearward, complete the following:

A. Release the traction lever and shut off the engine.

B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed-selector lever.

C. Turn the trunnion upward (counterclockwise) on the speed-control rod.

D. Connect the trunnion to the speed-selector lever.

7. If you made any adjustments, repeat this procedure until no adjustments are required.

Service Interval: After the first 2 hours—Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary. Yearly—Inspect the traction cable and adjust or replace it if necessary.

If the machine does not drive in the forward or reverse speeds or it drives when you release the traction lever, adjust the traction cable.

If the left (traction) cable is not properly adjusted, do the following steps:

1. Loosen the jam nut.

2. Engage the traction lever and hold it in place (Figure 31).

3. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle to adjust the spring length to 5.5 cm (2.18 inches) as shown in Figure 32.

4. Tighten the jam nut (Figure 32), 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.

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 33).

3. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle to adjust the spring length to 7 cm (2-3/4 inches) as shown in Figure 34.

4. Tighten the jam nut (Figure 34), ensuring that 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.

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 35).

3. Remove the pipe plug from the gearbox.

4. Check the oil level in the gearbox. The oil should be 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) below the filler opening.

5. If the oil level is low, add GL-5 or GL-6, SAE 80-90 EP gear oil lubricant to the gearbox until the oil level is 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) below the filler opening. Do not use synthetic oil.

6. Install the pipe plug in the gearbox.

Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the engine oil. Yearly—Change the engine oil.

If possible, run the engine for a few minutes before changing the oil because warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.

Engine oil capacity is 0.70 L (24 fl oz).

API service classification should be SJ or higher.

1. Clean the area around the oil-drain cap (Figure 37).

2. Slide an oil-drain pan under the drain extension and remove the oil-drain cap.

3. Drain the oil. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center.

4. Install the oil-drain cap.

5. Fill the crankcase with oil.

Use Figure 36 to select the best oil viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected.

Service Interval: Yearly—Lubricate the hex shaft. Lightly lubricate the hex shaft yearly with automotive engine oil (Figure 38).

Important: Do not get oil on the rubber wheel or the steel friction pulley because the traction drive will slip (Figure 38).

1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.

2. Tip the machine forward onto its auger housing and block it so that it cannot fall.

3. Remove the back cover (Figure 39).

4. Move the speed-selector lever to Position R2.

5. Dip your finger in automotive engine oil and lightly lubricate the hex shaft.

6. Move the speed-selector lever to Position 6.

7. Lubricate the other end of the hex shaft.

8. Move the speed-selector lever forward and rearward a few times.

9. Install the back cover and return the machine to the operating position.

Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Replace the spark plug.

WARNING: Replacing the spark plug while the engine is hot can result in burns. Wait until the engine is cool to replace the spark plug.

Use a Toro spark plug or equivalent (Champion® RN9YC or NGK BPR6ES).

1. Remove the boot (Figure 40).

2. Clean around the base of the spark plug.

3. Remove and discard the old spark plug. You will need a ratchet wrench extension to remove the spark plug.

4. Set the gap between the electrodes on a new spark plug at 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) as shown in Figure 42.

5. Install the new spark plug, tighten it firmly, and attach the ignition wire to the spark plug. Ensure that the ignition wire snaps completely into place on the spark plug.

If the discharge chute does not lock into the desired position or does not unlock so that you can move it to another position, adjust the discharge-chute latch.

1. Loosen the clamp fastener on the chute-support plate until the cable is free.

2. Remove any slack in the cable by pulling the cable conduit rearward.

3. Tighten the clamp fastener while holding the cable in place.

1. The discharge-chute latch is not properly adjusted. Adjust the discharge-chute latch.

1. The skids and/or scraper are not properly adjusted. Adjust the skids and/or the scraper.

2. The pressure in the tires is not equal. Check and adjust the pressure in 1 or both tires.

1. The throttle is not in the FAST position when throwing snow. Move the throttle to the FAST position.

2. The machine is moving too fast to clear the snow. Shift the machine into a lower gear.

3. You are trying to remove too much snow per swath. Reduce the amount of snow removed per swath.

4. You are trying to remove extremely heavy or wet snow. Don’t overload the machine with extremely heavy or wet snow.

5. The discharge chute is plugged. Unclog the discharge chute.

6. The auger/impeller drive belt is loose or is off the pulley. Install and/or adjust the auger/impeller drive belt; refer to http://www.Toro.com for servicing information or take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer.

7. The auger/impeller drive belt is worn or broken. Replace the auger/impeller drive belt; refer to http://www.Toro.com for servicing information or take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer.

1. The power cord is disconnected at the outlet or the machine. Connect the power cord to the outlet and/or the machine.

2. The power cord is worn, corroded, or damaged. Replace the power cord.

3. The power outlet is not energized. Have a qualified electrician energize the outlet.

1. The key is not in the ignition or is in the STOP position. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the ON position.

2. The choke is in the OFF position and the primer has not been pressed. Move the choke to the ON position and press the primer 3 times.

3. The fuel-shutoff valve is not open. Open the fuel-shutoff valve.

4. The throttle is not in the FAST position. Move the throttle to the FAST position.

5. The fuel tank is empty or the fuel system contains stale fuel. Drain and/or fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel (not more than 30 days old). If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

6. The spark-plug wire is loose or disconnected. Connect the wire to the spark plug.

7. The spark plug is pitted, fouled, or the gap is incorrect. Check the spark plug and adjust the gap if necessary. Replace the spark plug if it is pitted, fouled, or cracked.

8. The fuel-vent cap is restricted. Remove the vent restriction or replace the fuel cap.

9. The engine-oil level in the engine crankcase is too low or too high. 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. Move the choke to the OFF position.

2. The fuel-shutoff valve is not completely open. Open the fuel-shutoff valve.

3. The fuel tank is nearly empty or contains stale fuel. Drain and fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel (not more than 30 days old). If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

4. The spark-plug wire is loose. Connect the wire to the spark plug.

5. The spark plug is pitted, fouled, or the gap is incorrect. Check the spark plug and adjust the gap if necessary. Replace the spark plug if it is pitted, fouled, or cracked.

6. The engine-oil level in the engine crankcase is too low or too high. Add or drain oil to adjust the oil level in the engine crankcase to the Full mark on the dipstick.

WARNING: Fuel vapors can explode. Do not store fuel more than 30 days. Do not store the machine in an enclosure near an open flame. Allow the engine to cool before storing it.

1. On the last refueling of the year, add fuel stabilizer to fresh fuel as directed by the fuel stabilizer manufacturer.

2. Run the engine for 10 minutes to distribute the conditioned fuel through the fuel system.

3. Run the machine until the engine runs out of fuel.

4. Prime the engine and start it again.

5. Allow the engine to run until it shuts off. When you can no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.

6. Shut off the engine and allow it to cool.

7. Remove the ignition key.

8. Clean the machine thoroughly.

9. Touch up chipped surfaces with paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer. Sand affected areas before painting, and use a rust preventative to prevent the metal parts from rusting.

10. Tighten all loose screws, bolts, and locknuts. Repair or replace any damaged parts.

11. Cover the machine and store it in a clean, dry place out of the reach of children.