5 Quick Tips - Learning to use a snow blower. First time. I'm using the Toro Power Max 828.

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5 quick and easy tips for the first time using a snowblower. Learning how to use a snow blower. In this video, I give five easy tips on using the Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 828 for the first time.
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Published Nov 12, 2020
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0:00 5 tips - #1 electric start
0:22 adjust skid height
0:49 using the controls
1:02 drive control
1:12 auger control
1:49 Quick Stick chute adjustment
2:25 Ethanol free gas
2:50 speed
3:18 how to start
4:10 pull starting
4:30 running the machine
4:54 subscribe, like, comment
5:16 snow blower in action

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@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure you check out our other Toro snow blower videos: First use - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y7B9f8V0vLOcdWw.html Assembly - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/odCIecml1c-9YKM.html How Far Does it throw: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j7yFa8JlxsfVmIk.html Toro Heavy Duty 828 Power Max walk around review: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qrWhe8p_spa3cWQ.html

@KaisDinoAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips buddy ❤️❤️❤️ good timing too! Glad u go slow at the start. Good advice

@briansadler5502 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Just ended up of crutches and had a snow storm on the same day. Rather than bother my neighbour I showed my wife your video and she did a great job .

@PurpleCollarLife 5 ай бұрын

Oh no! Sorry to hear about the crutches - but we're glad our video was helpful for your wife to clear the driveway!

@One1Critic 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! Literally the ONLY video I found that clearly showed how to deal with the choke and throttle, prime button, etc. Suuuuper helpful!

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and leaving the compliment. We always try to make our videos educational or helpful.

@RockhillfarmYT 3 жыл бұрын

Well done

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We're waiting on more snow now. 😄

@samb4678 3 жыл бұрын

Cool video!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's a great machine. We can't wait to try it out in 21 inches of snow. The two-stage system works really good.

@samb4678 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife you’re welcome and I agree, that sounds like it will be fun to try it out. 👍

@debcherkaoui2367 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I feel better informed now than reading the manual.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! We appreciate you watching and commenting!

@livingrural7980 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. I love that electric start. The blower is a beast!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

It sure is!

@oscartejada701 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the quick and clear introductions, just bought my toro and will use in next few days

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting! Let us know what you think after you get a chance to use it. I think you'll love it.

@audacityofthemind8348 2 жыл бұрын

The best Toro Power Max instructional video!!! Very clear and easy instructions thanks

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! We appreciate you watching and commenting.

@iplaygbLOL 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate the video. Just moved from a place that only a shovel was required to a place where a snow blower is a must. Thanks!

@williamjohnson9727 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. I'm on the bubble about purchasing a new snow blower. This was very helpful.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@norge696 3 жыл бұрын

pro tip: check the oil level before each use.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Will do.

@claudiajacques2339 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the explanation, l just have mine delivered today ,I'm going to used your tips and start learning it before the snow storm come ,great video 👍🙏

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@michellesawatzky9340 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I don’t have this model, but I have one that was given to us and I am learning how to use one for the very first time today.

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

Hello! How did it go using the snow blower for the first time? I'm glad our video was helpful.

@meredithrussell4093 Жыл бұрын

So helpful thank you! Love your dog!

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad the video was helpful. Olive is our rescue Great Dane.

@PerfumeswithPat 3 жыл бұрын

When I lived in Newyork I needed this snow blower. I just wish even if it’s just once Georgia could get a good 4 inches. Thanks for sharing.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

You never know! Maybe there will be a cold spell in Georgia this winter. 😄 Thanks so much for watching, commenting, and subscribing!

@jasonwhite7395 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, very helpful. This was 4th or 5th down on my search list for a how to video, and this was by far the best one. Thanks very much for the helpful information. =)

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! I really appreciate you letting us know. We'd love to be the top result on the list. Watching, comments, likes, and subscribe clicks from people like you really help.

@sewfun101 Жыл бұрын

Watching this morning. Thanks!

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jenniferrodgers533 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this video it was the best I've seen. Easy to overstand!!!

@PurpleCollarLife 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@tomstewart1218 Жыл бұрын

Short, sweet and to the point. Great beginner video. I also want to try in my backyard. LOL

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

Go for it! Just don't say that I was the one who encouraged you to snowblow random paths through the yard. :) Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

@preciousbrowneyes 3 жыл бұрын

It’s actually interesting. Thanks for sharing!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@fix-itbrothers1477 3 жыл бұрын

hay purple collar life. that snow blower is cool man. keep up the good work

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We appreciate you watching and commenting!

@mhunsypainters 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome I'm using right after the Superbowl tonite in N.E.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! How did it go?

@nancyschaefer9748 6 ай бұрын

Pennsylvania widow using this video as a review on starting my snowblower. But first locating non ethanol gas is my job!

@PurpleCollarLife 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.

@aneilbrijlall3507 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice thank you

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@1ronhall 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a nice machine ...... A big Toro will be likely be my next unit ......

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. I don’t think you can go wrong with the Toro equipment. I’m really happy with both the Power Max snow blower and the TIMECUTTER zero turn mower.

@duanehewitt8852 2 жыл бұрын

LUV your dog.

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! She's our rescued Great Dane (Olive). Jennifer called her Olive because she gets All Of Our Love.

@HitchUpAndTow 3 жыл бұрын

Never used a snow blower, don’t think we have them over here. Interesting video, thanks for sharing 🙂Mark & Coral

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@montijl 6 ай бұрын

Happened to fall on your video - Great job - Nice walk through - Keep en coming - BTW - Olive was the Star 🐕

@PurpleCollarLife 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for that! Olive and Jennifer are always the stars. I try to be the front man, but everyone always watches for them. :)

@MomsSelfReliance 3 жыл бұрын

Thats was very helpful its that time of year.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We appreciate you watching! Make sure you subscribe and check out our video from yesterday (Practical Gifts for Him and Her) and comment on it for a chance to win the Blackstone Griddle!

@ramasamysundaram5367 Жыл бұрын

useful tips thankyou

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

@silascheeseman4371 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video... thank you.

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@PerfumeswithPat 3 жыл бұрын

My hubby would love your channel. Will send him your way also. I’m still watching video. Thanks

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Please do! We really appreciate that!

@maryranch5329 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video with well explained details how to use the snow blower 👍. Olive is such a beautiful furkid...hugs and kisses 😘 to her from me please. Have a wonderful weekend and thank you so much for this video. Take care👍

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

@geoffreyjones2000 3 жыл бұрын

If I got a snowblower, it would never snow again ... Maryland

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Who knows, that early November snow may be the only deep snow we get. Let's hope not - but I'm glad I got to play in it with the new machine!

@1ronhall 3 жыл бұрын

We just got hammered in Maryland :(

@kenmayer3785 Жыл бұрын

So true

@Snowymoon14 6 ай бұрын

This happened to me in Ohio. Bought one and now two years later I have had no need to run it. 😂

@geoffreyjones2000 6 ай бұрын

I did get rid of mine and I'm snowed in right now @@Snowymoon14

@richardwende6432 2 жыл бұрын

Very, Very Helpful

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting. We have several other Toro snow blower videos on the channel.

@andreytuhman7746 3 жыл бұрын

Good review!!!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We appreciate the comment!

@carolwagner4313 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! I just bought a Toro 824 OE :) Olive is adorable!!! I have a cat with the same name.

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Olive appreciates the compliment. :)

@connieshine7030 Жыл бұрын

Thank you just bought one.

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

Good choice! I think you'll like it.

@brucem6442 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Appreciate the tips. Liked and subscribed 🇺🇸🇺🇸

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@abdiisse563 Жыл бұрын

Good job

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@RCAFpolarexpress 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips Sir Cheers !!!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@RCAFpolarexpress 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife Keep warm ! Cheers !!!

@aimerpaimer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video! We just moved to Wisconsin from Arizona and *might* be getting our first snow tomorrow. I have never operated a snowblower in my life. I'm 35 and had to look up videos on how to do it 😂

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! We like hearing that our videos help others. We really appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave a comment. Enjoy Wisconsin!

@massmusing2667 Жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat as you & I'm nearly 40

@BionicBull88 3 жыл бұрын

Those are some great tips!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for coming to the channel and subscribing. We really appreciate it.

@BionicBull88 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife You're welcome! You have sole greats tips and info on your channel!

@291281 3 жыл бұрын

Cool video Very interesting Greetings , Purple Collar Life

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@paulsmircich3996 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and tips, thanks. I just bought the Power Max 1030 but still waiting for our first big snow.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice! You know what everyone says - once you get a snow blower, you never get to use it! 😄

@paulsmircich3996 3 жыл бұрын

You’re right about that! We had one storm a month ago that dumped about 10 inches, right before I got the new Toro, but not a flake since. One question I have is, we have a long concrete driveway so should I change the skids to the poly version to prevent damage? Thanks for all the great info.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulsmircich3996 Isn't that the way it's meant to work? :) I would recommend switching out the skids. The metal skids did scuff our sidewalks. I'd get the Toro Poly Shoes. Here's a link to them on Amazon: amzn.to/2KVMlLC

@paulsmircich3996 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I’ll get them ordered. We live in Eden, Utah, a mountain community at about 5300 ft., which gets a lot of snow but not yet. We moved from Salt Lake a few months ago and are getting ready for the big deluge which is yet to arrive 😁

@BOwens42Outdoors 3 жыл бұрын

i have the same snow blower and never used it yet,good video

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

I think you'll be impressed. I'm very happy with it.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure you let us know after you get to use it!

@twinbrookacres 3 жыл бұрын

Returned the sub! I don't know if they standardized the controls. My old machine had the drive on the right and auger on the left. My new machine is the opposite. After 20 years with the old machine, it took a while to remember the reverse layout!! :-). All good tips on operating a snowblower.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for subscribing! We really appreciate it. I've never had a snow blower before this one - so I didn't have any habits to break. :)

@emrythompson 3 жыл бұрын

We run Rec.90 in all of our tractors, never had any problems!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

After a carb rebuild in the Cockshutt 540 and the Sport Nautique boat with the 351 engine, I haven't used any ethanol in anything with a carburetor. It's more money for the ethanol free gasoline, but well worth it! I think the local station we get from is 90 also. But I have seen some that is 89 and some that is 91.

@MemawsMatters 3 жыл бұрын

We don't have electric start on our snow blower. We love that thing! Ours is slightly smaller than the one you have, but it works great for us too.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Is yours a Toro also?

@lakehouselawncare1755 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! I just subscribed to your channel.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Welcome!

@gersonpineda9768 6 ай бұрын

Gracias.😁👍👍

@PurpleCollarLife 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jondbaptis2184 3 жыл бұрын

Well trained dog!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting! She's a good one.

@jondbaptis2184 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Did my first job!

@SuperballsSupervidsOnYT 10 ай бұрын

If you don't want to drag a long extension cord out and dig out an exterior wall plug in the cold, a milwaukee m18 battery and the inverter would probably supply enough juice for quite a few starts with just a short power cord.

@PurpleCollarLife 10 ай бұрын

Interesting idea!

@SuperballsSupervidsOnYT 10 ай бұрын

@PurpleCollarLife just to note that I haven't tried it yet but my inverter should be in today and I am picking up my Toro on the 30th.

@dominguezgus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Did you just get a snow blower? Are you in one of the areas that is currently getting snow right now?

@dominguezgus 2 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife yes I just bought it and we just got a snow storm 🌨 yesterday in Minnesota

@jponyboyace 2 жыл бұрын

Never shut down at a high idle…..nice way to bend a valve

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. I agree usually. And these snow blowers have the shutoff on the throttle - so it requires throttling down before shutting off. However, on my Toro zero turn, it actually has a sticker beside the throttle that says to shut off at full throttle. It's the first time I've ever seen that. Like you, I typically throttle any motor down before shutting off.

@teresaalvarez7760 Жыл бұрын

Lo intentaré mañana, me da miedo pero espero poder hacerlo 👍

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

I'm just getting through comments a few days after you left yours. How did I go? Did you enjoy running the snow blower?

@kennethlavigne1288 Жыл бұрын

I've done alot of research on blower's and this one seems to be the best... thanks for the indepth review..

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I know that with the massive amounts of snow that some of New York received in the last few days, snow blowers are in high demand. They're amazing with that wet heavy snow. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

@pura_dema7637 2 жыл бұрын

hey great video here i am a year later looking at it and reading comments for feed back , i look at your video everything great snowblower started but then it shut off now it wont start expecting storm starting tonight

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thanks for watching. My first guess would be the fuel shut off valve. On mine, there's no labeling telling you which way is on or off. And I can never remember. If I prime it and it runs a few seconds and then shuts off, I always suspect I have the fuel shut off.

@pura_dema7637 2 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife yes thank you it was exactly that

@denisemartinez8501 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty dog

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! She's a good girl. She is a Great Dane that we rescued.

@davida.p.9911 3 жыл бұрын

And when you're done, come in warm up by the fire and drink some hot cocoa😊☕

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@johnrichjr.415 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome machine I've had it for 6 or 7 years now. Real men pull start.🙂 I always use super unleaded with an additive that neutralizes the ethanol. Give it a good coat of wax beginning of each season when you change the oil and check gear fluid .

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

I do pull start when I'm feeling extra tough. :) Thanks for watching and commenting. Around here, even the super unleaded ethanol still gums up the carburetors over time.

@jamesgaul1022 2 жыл бұрын

I just took delivery of a new Toro Power Max 826 OAE snowblower. The first thing I always do before starting the engine is to check the oil. Also, my engine surges badly when started and off and on when in use. I've had it back to the dealer for warranty service, but saw no improvement in the surging when I picked it up. I've never had a 4 cycle engine run like this. This is my first and last piece of Toro equipment that I plan to ever own.

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. I've had nothing but positive experiences with my Toro Power Max 828 OAE machine.

@russellmaddock3492 Жыл бұрын

There is only one thing to make a small engine serge, and that is the carburetor. The engine is surging for lack of the right fuel air mixture. Your dealer should have either removed and checked for a defect or any partials in the carburetor that could cause an issue or replace it with a new one. I have had Toro snow blowers sense the early 80's with nothing but great performance. My latest one is a Toro Power Max HD 1232 that is a powerhouse of a snowblower. It takes all of 30 min to remove and clean a Toro carburetor. Even less to replace one. You should have insisted your dealer replace or fix the carburetor. The Toro Power Max HD machines are some of the best snow blowers on the market. Your problem could have occurred no matter what manufacture snow blower. Anything manmade can have a defect, that is what warranties are for. If your machine is not functioning as it should, then either demand it be fixed correctly or demand a refund or exchange for another machine, plain and simple.

@mikemurray002 7 ай бұрын

I have purchased this machine, very informative video, thanks! Is the light an aftermarket add on? Mine didn't come with one.

@PurpleCollarLife 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Ours came with the light.

@MichaelInguillo 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, yes. It's that time of the year ^_^

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

With a machine like this - you start to really look forward to the snow! It's really fun to operate.

@GuuiYae Жыл бұрын

Could you do the video of servicing this machine properly? Oil Change, Sparking plug change, preparation for Summer storing, etc. Thank you.

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! I actually do have an oil change video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fM1jlbupvcy5koE.html

@GuuiYae Жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife Thank you

@cameroncraig76 Жыл бұрын

Great video .. But what type of oil to used for the snowblower .. ???

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

I used a synthetic blend. I made a video about it here. Snow blower oil change - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fM1jlbupvcy5koE.html

@monteroder2708 6 ай бұрын

What can you suggest if the auger handle no longer stays in the locked position as mine is doing? Anything obvious to look for? Thanks

@PurpleCollarLife 6 ай бұрын

Great question! I haven't had or heard of that problem. Maybe someone else on here will see your comment and have a suggestion. Or - maybe check in with a Toro dealer. Our Stihl dealership sells Toro equipment and they are often super helpful and knowledgeable.

@One1Critic 2 жыл бұрын

I was hoping you could answer a question about the Throttle slide(that sliding adjustment that has a turtle and a rabbit on it). Once you have the snow blower running do you adjust the throttle at all? Or is there ever a time where the throttle slide should be in the middle or elsewhere??

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Great question. I've only ever used that throttle lever at both ends. All the way open for operation. All the way closed to shut down. I can't think of any reason to run at a medium throttle. Thanks for watching!

@MegaJagermonster 2 жыл бұрын

Do have to add anything to gas? Thanks for the video Very helpful

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! No need to add anything to the gas. I only use Ethanol-free gasoline though. And I make sure I run ALL the gas out if it's going to be sitting for a while (through summer).

@bopahay 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed that Ethanol free gas is the best to use, but in my state no gas station sells it. Only marinas & small airports. The Toro dealer sells it in 1 gallon cans for $40.00! I'll be using E10 and putting fuel treatment in the gas.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

That's a shame that no station sells ethanol free gas there. What state are you in? Wow - $40 per gallon is steep! :)

@bopahay 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife ..NJ

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

@Bob H I didn't know that NJ didn't sell ethanol free. I learned something new today.

@Red-Bird-October 3 жыл бұрын

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@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

She’ll appreciate the comment. :). Thanks for watching.

@helencieslukowski4093 Жыл бұрын

Looks easy but I will be scared to do it incorrectly.

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

You'll do fine. Just take your time and review the instructions and our video. Thank you for watching!

@2009lubna 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same snow blower, bought it last year, not sure why it tends to go really fast even if we keep the speed to lowest. Any tips would be helpful. Thanks

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

That's not typical in my experience. When I put the speed in the slow speed, we're just barely moving. The speed adjustment works really well on mine. Is the linkage all in working order from the speed-control lever down to the transmission? I'd recommend reaching out to your Toro dealer and seeing what they suggest.

@CaptKirk1701 3 жыл бұрын

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@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

@Man With A Plan - Thanks for watching and commenting! You went on a watching spree here! We really appreciate it.

@CaptKirk1701 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife trying to catch up on videos, haven’t watched many during Thanksgiving week.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

@@CaptKirk1701 Good job! Thanks. :)

@karenvinti3217 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I just had one delivered. Brought it out to go over the mechanics before I'll need it. It starts beautifully. But when engaging the speed it does not move. Home Depot assembled it. The instructions are ridiculous, the pictures? Any ideas?

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

Here’s my assembly video. My guess would be that they didn’t connect the drive linkage correctly from the handlebars. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/odCIecml1c-9YKM.html Hope this helps!

@karenvinti3217 Жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife That’s absolutely what it is. But it’s too hard to move, as though it’s being forced and will brake. I will have someone more mechanical take a look at it. Thank you very much!!

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

@@karenvinti3217 Glad we could help!

@night151crawler9 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, what that red stick above the choke for?

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

That's the key. It must be in place for the snow blower to start. You remove it if for safety if you don't want someone starting the machine.

@richsmith322 2 жыл бұрын

Do I need a full tank of gas in order for it start or close to it

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! There is no need to have a totally full tank to start. I've started mine with about 1/4 tank of gasoline with no problem.

@joemardini4180 Жыл бұрын

how do you turn left or right. thanks for your help

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

It automatically adjusts when you turn, so that you're not fighting it. If you want to turn right, you just push more on the left side of the handle. etc. Works great!

@joemardini4180 Жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife thank you will give it a try.

@derevenskayazhizn 3 жыл бұрын

Хороший агрегат

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It is a great machine!

@emrythompson 3 жыл бұрын

It would take me forever to get our drive done with that, it takes me about 2hours with our Ventrac and 6ft plow.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

I wasn't sure how long it would take with the snow blower versus the four wheeler and plow. It took longer with the snow blower, but also did a cleaner job. Over time, our long driveway gets more and more narrow when plowing snow because the quad only has so much pushing power. The snow blower really throws the snow away from the driveway.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

PS - I saw the Ventrac videos on your channel. I love those things! They look like a great machine. I'd like to try one sometime.

@Konagalvo1 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought the Toro 824 but it doesn't look like it has the right handle lock feature which doesn't make sense when you want to use the quick-stick.

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

I would think it should have the right handle lock feature. That's what allows you to remove your hand from the handle bar and adjust the quick-stick (like you say).

@guitar911rock Жыл бұрын

my machine is boyying down in snow similar sizee height to yours..... not enough gas or something?

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

That definitely doesn't sound right. Ours really plows right through the snow.

@Buc_Stops_Here 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought the Toro PowerMax 1030 OHXE because I have a very long driveway (over 0.1 miles long or about 580 feet) and it has already snowed in one snowfall over 8 inches. I have noticed that the "quick stick" in three uses does not like to work if it is very cold (close to 0 Fahrenheit or -17 Celsius). It gets stuck and I have to stop, force the adjustment to the other side, and then continue. Anyone know how to get it to work when it is really cold out? Thank you!

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Sam! I've never had any issues with the QuickStick on my PowerMax 828 OAE. I wonder if it's due to the linkage freezing up or the moving joints up in the chute itself?

@Buc_Stops_Here 2 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife Thank you for the quick reply. That is good to know. It is worse when there is build up on the chute so perhaps that is it. When it warms up in the garage after use it moves much better again. I will ask the person who sold it to me to see if he has any tips to keep it moving freely. Appreciate your videos!

@debrachase3131 Жыл бұрын

Does it have to be in neutral to start? Is there a neutral position?

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

There is not a neutral position in the speed selector. But neutral does occur naturally as long as you're not squeezing the "drive" handle. When you start the snow blower, you shouldn't be squeezing either handlebar squeeze trigger.

@debrachase3131 Жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife Thank-you:)

@aprilgatewood4817 6 ай бұрын

Thanks because I saw the profession Toro video and he made no sense😊

@PurpleCollarLife 6 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@rf005 Жыл бұрын

You mean you are not going to mention that not all power maxes have trigger less steering meaning they have no differential. So that means when you turn the unit you will be dragging the tires against the pavement.

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

Actually, I find that the triggerless steering works great for us. I don't feel any dragging on the inside wheel when I make turns. But we're blowing snow on gravel, not pavement. Maybe on pavement it has a different feel.

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@busared06 3 жыл бұрын

Have you had any issues with the auger trigger not staying engaged for one handed operation?

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Great question. I've not had any issues. My biggest issue is trying to remember that I don't have to actually hold that handle down all the time. :)

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

@busared06 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife the mechanism on mine barely engages. Gotta take it back to friggin Lake Front Mower to have them deal with it

@jerryandkramer Жыл бұрын

I accidentally put gas with ethanol in my new Toro. What should I do??? I’m panicking! Lol

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

Hello - this probably isn't a big deal as long as you run that gas out quickly. Be a great neighbor and see if you can clean out everyone's driveway in your neighborhood. :)

@bikerrick 3 жыл бұрын

is this how to use a snow blower or aa toro ad

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

We hope it was helpful for someone who is not familiar with snow blower operation. The references are obviously how to operate this particular Toro, since that's the machine we have. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@LoverOFhopeANDcompassion Жыл бұрын

At 03:20 regarding throttle , key ,prime,choke, gas what??!! went too fast camera too far everything else very helpful

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

Throttle up, key in, prime the bulb 3-8 times, choke, make sure the gas is turned on, press red electric start button, and return choke to "run" position. Thanks for watching! We didn't get great video of that process. Hopefully our newer videos are better. We continue to learn. :)