Toro Power Max 824 OE Review: Great Two Stage Snowblower

[@andreyalexandrov2016]

I have the same machine. Impressed. Cant wait to use it

[@MI_Magazine]

You're going to love it!

[@melodeeplath8002]

Great content! You explained this machine in great detail. Thank you!

[@MaxAcceleration]

Great job on the video. If you just put the pin into one side only you still get self-propel, but it will just turn the one wheel so you can turn easily. In the case of heavy snow with icy conditions that's when you lock both wheels - and yes you lose some turning ability but usually it's so icy/snowy in the conditions to have both locked, it will just slide.

[@MI_Magazine]

Good suggestions and will definitely try that out. Thanks for watching!

[@spartanj2957]

There is a vid on the tube that explains how to fix your problem with auger lever ,it's a simple easy fix.

[@MI_Magazine]

Thank you.

[@mattheweveleigh6351]

Nice garage floor, does snow leave stains on your expoxy floor?

[@MI_Magazine]

Floors clean easy. Whether it's the melted slush from the road that the cars bring in or the rusty marks from the snowblower, you can get rid of them with a splash of water or a mild floor cleaner. Looks like new post winter.

[@mattheweveleigh6351]

@@MI_Magazine ok thanks for your message back, I’m planning on getting my garage done sometime this year…

[@shanew7361]

Did they resolve the handle issue if so, what was the issue?

[@rbflantry8655]

I believe that company's do not put a lock on the auger lever for insurance issues with people losing fingers, the lock mechanism is located on the drive lever. You should try engaging the auger, then engage the drive...when you let go of drive lever while holding down the auger lever, it should stay moving forward, freeing up your left hand to move auger shoot

[@shanew7361]

@@rbflantry8655 Makes sense, thanks!

[@MI_Magazine]

Unfortunately, not yet had a chance to call. Will update here when I get it resolved.

[@MI_Magazine]

@@rbflantry8655 Should be the other way - when you hold down the drive lever, followed by the auger lever, the latter should stay locked. Drive lever must be pressed down to operate. If you let go of the drive lever, the auger lever is now unlocked. In my case the auger lever does not stay locked down, I need to keep both pressed to operate.

[@JessicaSimonson1976]

Mine is brand new 2024 same way. I think just a safety feature.

[@baddad5781]

Nice machine. My thinking is how is the levers on the under side of the dash put together? Are the under side connections to the dash all plastic? If so lightly grease all pivot points under the dash and be very gentle with those controls changing gears and engaging the drives.

[@baddad5781]

Also my friend grease your wheel shafts or coat antiseize on them and also lightly grease the sliding shaft, the sprocket gears if there is any and side bushings and everything in the blower bottom to prevent them from rusting and seizing onto the shafts. Thanks for the demo.

[@baddad5781]

Clean grease and grim off of the friction plate also.

[@MI_Magazine]

Thanks. If you get it shipped in a box, the lever cables need to be installed and the traction control rod. Yes, grease may help there.

[@MI_Magazine]

Glad you liked the demo.

[@chooisc5297]

Get the toro e26 battery version for a gas vs. Battery review 😋

[@MI_Magazine]

Was tempted to go with the e26. But was not able to get a read on battery performance over the next couple of years of use. Certainly, with new batteries, expect that the e26 will be formidable.

[@cbielman1]

@@MI_Magazine I wouldn't want the battery version. Batteries have a shelf life, gotta keep it happy over the summer with a trickle charge. You would always be starting it cold in the garage, and would have easy access to a power source. Can't imagine it'd be much work to pull start from the bottom of the driveway if you ever powered down for fuel or whatever. I'm sure it'd pull start easily when warmed up.

[@MI_Magazine]

@@cbielman1 Agree, for something like a winter storm, you also don't want to be at the mercy of batteries.

[@paulcondie2520]

Put an impeller kit on it, it'll throw 50' and blow the wettest of snow, will never clog! Will damn near pump water!

[@MI_Magazine]

@paulcondie2520, thanks for the tip. Just looked it up. Sounds interesting yet inexpensive. Good mini project for next summer. Cheers!

[@paulcondie2520]

@@MI_Magazine absolutely! You'll be impressed, trust me. I have other snow removal guys approach me and ask all the time. The first time I used my blower it was wet and had one hellova time. I searched on the tube and found this . It's been 10 years after the install and hasn't clogged since

[@MrBen527]

These newer models don't clog. I have the exact one, and I don't believe they make a kit for them either.

[@paulcondie2520]

​​@@MrBen527I believe you are wrong, search it. There's a forum that states otherwise, if it has an impeller and there's a gap between the impeller and the impeller housing then it'll clog and you can put a kit on it.

[@paulcondie2520]

​​@@MrBen527and you would be wrong. Plenty of forums that state otherwise

[@andrewdayton6908]

Good review

[@MI_Magazine]

Thank you!

[@tiredoldman5329]

Is there supposed to be a braking system on this thing? I let go of the handles, turned around and it rolled away down my driveway.

[@MI_Magazine]

It should stop when you let go of the drive handle. Was that stuck down? If so, may be a fault.

[@tiredoldman5329]

@@MI_Magazine No, it's not stuck down. Auger lock doesn't work either. 1 day old.

[@TimStout71]

slow the speed down, you are putting a lot of stress on the belts, engine and slip disk.

[@MI_Magazine]

Thanks, will do.

[@robertknight4672]

I wish they would put a sticker on new machines telling you exactly what type of snow each speed is good for. I have an old Murray built Craftsman that actually has that information right on it. 5 and 6 are just listed as transport speeds. I believe that machine says I can go up to Gear 3 and light snow but I typically don't go past number two regardless of snow type.

[@MI_Magazine]

@@robertknight4672 I agree. Or they could at least put conspicuously in the manual. Great suggestions. Very useful for me to know. And sure the others will benefit too. Cheers!

[@MrBen527]

Yeah, I don't even move the speed control on my 824.

[@MI_Magazine]

@@MrBen527 Thanks. Great tip.

[@seanhill3013]

I just bought one used. It surges, the engine does. Any ideas anyone?

[@MI_Magazine]

The previous owner likely didn't run the fuel dry before storing it, which can lead to clogs in the carburetor, fuel lines, or filter. Try adding Mechanic in a Bottle to see if it clears things up. If the surging is really bad, drain most of the old gas, then add Mechanic in a Bottle at a higher concentration so it can work more effectively. I had a really old snowblower that sat unused for over 10 years and wouldn't start, but using Mechanic in a Bottle directly in the carb and fuel tank got it running again!

[@63grandsport11]

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[@MI_Magazine]

Thanks for watching.

[@jamesorsby7553]

For a driveway of that size, you would have been better off with the Toro 828 or even the Toro 1030, because that driveway is huge, and too big for a 24 inch machine. No wonder you spent so much time out there, because the snowblower was too small.

[@MI_Magazine]

Good suggestions. Thanks for watching.

[@jpmergenhagen6655]

Word to the wise DONT SHUT OFF THE MACHINE IDLE IT DOWN FOR A MINUTE THEN SHUT OFF.

[@MI_Magazine]

Thank you.

[@zavomika8306]

Return the toro and get 1 stage honda hs720

[@MI_Magazine]

May be too late now but will look into the Honda 720.

[@jamesorsby7553]

Why would he trade in a Toro dual stage machine to get a single stage? That's ridiculous.

[@glennstanley2892]

Dude, you need better shoes.

[@MI_Magazine]

Thanks for the suggestion and for watching.

[@arvestrandsphotography]

15 minutes and still not started the machine.....

[@MI_Magazine]

Thanks for sticking around through the first 15 minutes! We will try to make these parts more user friendly for people at your level in the future.

[@derrickgibson4004]

No clue what he's doing lol

[@MI_Magazine]

Glad you stopped by. Learning along and sharing the journey with anyone interested.

[@stevenmiddagh6265]

This guy has no clue what the hell he is doing

[@MI_Magazine]

Your deep insights are noted. In 50 odd years of life experience, reflecting on top achievements that make me proud, I've always encountered individuals who prefer criticism over encouragement. It's a common challenge for content creators who are trying to help others gain perspectives on products. This is validation that we are on to something worthwhile. Meanwhile, we'll strive to make our content more beginner-friendly, for people at your level. Thank you for your feedback.

[@cbielman1]

Don't understand the criticism. You didn't portray yourself as a Toro engineer. You gave a presentation from a smart person who's not an expert. That's the way us other smart people would be learning it as well. I commend you on the discussion of the wheel locks. I wasn't understanding where you were going at first. I just received mine from a store already assembled. I suspect it's on free rolling mode because I rolled it into the garage with ease. I would have been very confused and likely spent some time trying to figure the solution. Nice work!

[@stevenmiddagh6265]

@@cbielman1 the machine comes with a owners manual. He should of read it before he tried to make the video. That is why I made the comment. Plus you don't have to be a rocket scientist to operate a damn snow blower. Common sense goes a long way and apparently this guy doesn't have any.

[@cbielman1]

@@stevenmiddagh6265 In my case I didn't get an owners manual. Came new from an auction site. So I gleened the basics from the video.

[@MI_Magazine]

@@cbielman1 Thanks for the nice words. Cheers and happy snow blowing.