How to Start & Operate Toro Power Max 826 Snow Thrower

How to Start and Operate Toro Snow Thrower Power Max 826 OE.
How to Start and Operate Toro Power Max 826 Snow Blower.

[@MrMcguirj]

Thanks for the video. I bought this last year at my local dealer. Only online manuals available. I didn't even know there was a fuel shut off valve until i saw your labeling of this machine in the video. Toro doesn't even label it !

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful, Please give this video a thumbs up and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated:)

[@TrevorStokes1]

I was just given this exact snowblower and I've never used one before in my life. Have a blizzard coming tonight and this video gave a perfect rundown of everything I needed to know. Thanks!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Trevor, I'm glad it was helpful. Please give this video a like and tell your friends abut the channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching.

[@dxg8747]

I watch this every year as a refresher. Blowing snow now in Buffalo. Go Bills

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thanks for watching!

[@dxg8747]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines the part about the fuel shutoff is invaluable. Couldn’t find it in the manual.

[@GuuiYae]

I just bought this machine right after the snow storm, now i'm waiting for another snow storm to test out this beast.

[@MalcolmRScott]

Great tutorial video! My thrower came assembled but without the operating manual. This video showed me everything I needed to know ...Thanks for sharing!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like to help the channel. It would be greatly appreciated.

[@Zelandais]

I forgot everything I knew from last year--so now after our first major snow this winter, my driveway and I thank you!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Liz, I’m glad this video was helpful! and your driveway is all clear! How much snow ❄️ did you receive?

[@MoLewis57]

Thanks. I'm just about to use an 824 OE for the first time. This video was much more clear than the pictures in the manual.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching! And the kind comment. Please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated.

[@jamesyee4143]

Thanks for the tips,y should also add oil into the auger axle just an fyi😊

[@justinkrug8295]

This is the best how to video yet on this Toro…..

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

[@panhandletrains]

Just finished assembling my 826 - very helpful video 👍🇺🇸

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like to help the channel. It would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for watching:)

[@patrickmhaber]

Great video. Just purchased this model and I feel much more prepared for use now!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching:) and commenting.

[@machinesdeguerre]

Excellent! Thank you! I needed some extra precision on the right sequence to safely start the machine! I was doing it slightly wrong. Cheers!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and your back running again! Thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like and share my channel to help it grow! It would be greatly appreciated.

[@ShyGuyLoveSongs]

Great job on this. Just bought one and this really helped. Much appreciated .

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad it helped! thank you for the kind comment.

[@tineschrijvers3174]

Thank you! Best, easiest and most clealry explained with specific parts of the snow blower pointed out to follow video for a Toro and the one I have. Lots of good advice as well. Great ideas on marking the snowblower clearly with labels. I also didn't know about the length of the cord for the electric start and how it can affect the life of it. Unfortunately there are no outlets within 40 ft of my snowblower. Great hint on strarting it several times in the summer and the silicone spray.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@christopherbishop4927]

Very Detailed and Informative Video You are Greatly appreciated Sir, the owners manual is not how I would give directions and Instructions

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@garysnyder4703]

Great video. Gave me the confidence to do it myself.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad I was able to help!

[@taika2]

wow i purchased last summer have not used it yet a bit itimadating but your video helps alot thank you🙏🏻👍🏼

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad this video was helpful. Please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated:) Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@edroberts9040]

NI bought a similar machine and watched your video while waiting for delivery. I like how you labeled everything. my handwriting is illegible . So, I'm going to use stickers.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Just trying to make it simple! Sticker will work just as good! Good looking out!

[@honghoang412]

Very detailed and good clip to watch

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you for watching and the kind comment

[@thedadboddiaries8871]

Great video, keep up the good work!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful, will do! Thank you for watching and the kind comment:)

[@gersonpineda9768]

Gracias.👍👍👍

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Your welcome!

[@markcarey5673]

I have a Toro PowerMax 826 that I bought last season (fall of 2022) that touts its new machine is not needing shear pins because it is so tough. The pins (Bolt) that hold the augers and the impellers to the respective shifts have been breaking so frequently it's hard to keep them in stock in my garage. I was hoping that this video would address that in someway. Rather than not needing shear pins at all I am going through bolts like Chiclets.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

It sounds like you are using your machine on a gravel driveway?? And if you are you need to lower your side skid shoes to raise the bottom skid plate higher than the gravel.

[@batizoso]

Cord broke and pulled out, removed the starter assembly, and noticed the starter spring itself must be broken cuz it's not recoiling. Cannot figure out how to disassemble as there's no nut to remove....wonder if I have to replace the whole assembly.....any ideas? PowerMax 826 le

[@rrand5630]

great video, thanks.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad this video helped you! Please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@michaelzambardi2079]

Great video! Is there any situation where you would want to run the machine with the throttle less than max? Just trying to see the reason for adjustment.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

When you start your machine in very cold weather, it is good to only run engine at 1/2 speed for a few minutes to warm the machine up letting the carburetor come up to temperature. Most people do not but It isn’t good to start any gasoline engine when it’s below freezing and run it at top speed as soon as it starts. That being said, they do make some snow throwers that only have full speed. Not good.

[@michaelzambardi2079]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Understood. Similar to not reving a motorcycle on a cold start. Thanks for the explanation!

[@joev4468]

Adding to my previous question I can only keep 1 machine which engine do you prefer 2015 Briggs and Stratton or 2018 toro engine (I forgot the name of the manufacturer who actually make’s engine but will call it toro ) I know Briggs and Stratton has been around forever and I will be able to get parts in 10 years the other engine not so sure . Thanks

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Joe, I cannot give you advise on engines that I do not know the condition they are in. It doesn't matter who makes them. What matters is the condition of the internal parts and without a proper look at, there is no way of telling.

[@rickg.5144]

What kind of marker/pen did you use to label on/off? I have a label maker but won’t stick because surface isn’t smooth lol. Thanks

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Just a silver sharpie.

[@tonyhicks7650]

Really appreciate the video, well done. Question for you; this was the first winter with the 826 OHAE, it worked very well and the mobility was great, but it really wanted to pull hard to the right at times. Curious if you know why that is and if there is an adjustment with wheel traction that might help? Or is it a trade-off of the mobility? Thanks again!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Make sure both wheels are driving. Meaning, on dry ground, run the machine and engage the self propell drive, then try and hold the machine back while the wheels are trying to grab and go. If both wheels are gripping/pulling, then the drive is ok. If only one wheel is gripping/pulling then you need to lock your other wheel. Then it will pull straight and go straight in the snow.

[@tonyhicks7650]

Perfect, I will check that for sure. Thank you!!

[@joev4468]

Hi I have 2 of the same machines 1 has Briggs and Stratton engine the other is a toro engine which engine do you like better? 1 is Briggs is 2015 toro engine is 2018 thanks

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Joe, I cannot give you advise on engines that I do not know the condition they are in. It doesn't matter who makes them. What matters is the condition of the internal parts and without a proper look at, there is no way of telling.

[@dbarkan1]

I thought Toro snowblowers (or at least this model) do not have shear pins? You're pointing them out here though.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Some have them and some do not.

[@roadie6153]

The new models do not use shear pins, those are grade five or grade 8 bolts.

[@thomasmulhern7025]

Well, still had gas from last year in it. 5 firm pulls and it fired up for the first time in 10 months. I gotta mark this switches so I don't have to watch every year.

[@arnoldkinsler6236]

Please make a video on replacing the 826 OXE CHUTE. Mine broke and I have to replace it. Even though it is "guaranteed for Life" Toro insists it be taken to a dealer for evaluation. I would have gladly emailed them a photo of the plastic break. Not acceptable to them. Cheaky!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Arnold, I work on a large variety of equipment and the videos I make are mostly all customers. The chances of me getting one in with your issue will be most likely never as i live in an area that does not get a lot of snow. Keep searching and I'm sure there is a video out there for you.

[@MsRoselle24]

So when you take the key off it just automatically turn it off?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Correct, when you pull the key out it will stop the machine. Make sure the key is in before starting the machine.

[@charleszornak8042]

I have same 1 only 1 wheel moves wheel on right . works great down hill but wont make it back up . hill n drive way not big at all . any ideas its brand new used 1 time

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Charles, It sounds like you may have one wheel not locked in. There may be a locking pin on one of your wheels that is in a outside hole on the wheel shaft. You may need to me the locking pin to the inside hole and go through the wheel hub and wheel shaft to lock in the wheel so you have posi traction.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Check out this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/moXNdauKoclsaas. It will show you what i am trying to tell you. You can fast forward to 10:34 into the video to see it quickly.

[@charleszornak8042]

Thank you that work one pin was and different hole . works now . thanks for your helo

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad your back running! Please give this video a thumbs up to help my channel grow and tell your friends. It would be greatly appreciated.

[@GH51505150]

Here's a stupid question. Why start the engine at 75% rather then 100%? Strain on the motor I'm guessing?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Carburetors on a lot of small engines do not like to operate correctly especially in cold temperatures and need to warm up a bit to help the fuel flow. By starting the machines at 3/4 throttle they tend to stay running a little better and then you warm it up a bit before going full throttle. That is just what I do. Everyone has there own way. I think of if this way. When your car starts up most likely the engine will go into a higher idle mode to warm up but it doesn’t rev the engine to full throttle like mashing the gas pedal to the floor! I hope that made sense :) thanks for watching!!

[@GH51505150]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Absolutely Thank you!!!

[@meandmyself3007]

My didn't come with the electric start cable

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

No worries, purchase a 10ft long 3 prong extension cord that is 14 or 16 gauge.

[@KetoJames]

Is there an easy way to drain the old gas

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I have used the turkey baster to remove all gas from fuel tank. Then drain carburetor.

[@KetoJames]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines if I always shut it down by shutting the fuel off do I still need to drain the carb

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

As long as all the fuel is out of the carburetor, you should not

[@KetoJames]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines thanks, just subbed

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you! It is appreciated:)

[@budgiemoore2289]

Whats the difference between oxe, oe, le ?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

That would be a question for Toro Dealership.

[@budgiemoore2289]

Thanks

[@mdruryscs]

You said "high test" gasoline. What is that?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

high-test /ˌhīˈtest/ adjectiveUS (of gasoline) high-octane. meeting very high standards.

[@mdruryscs]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Okay thanks Brad! I never heard that expression before. Great video. Thank you for making.