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pulcastro


Joined: Oct 6, 2009
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my old toro 826 dies when I engage the auger or the drive train.
Original Message   Oct 6, 2009 8:15 am
My old toro 826 snowblower starts and idles fine, but, whenever I engage the wheels or the auger it stalls out immediately. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem? It has a new gas filter and spark plug this year.
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borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
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Re: my old toro 826 dies when I engage the auger or the drive train.
Reply #2   Oct 6, 2009 10:02 am
Trouts pretty much defined the most likely problem. Check the vent hole in you fuel cap. It can also lead to fuel starvation although, not as quickly as a dirty carb will. Check your fuel lines as well and, in particular, the outlet from the tank. Usually there's a small screen/filter in there. It can also get clogged with debris. If it is, your fuel tank should be removed and thoroughly washed.
friiy


Location: Las Vegas, The Desert
Joined: Apr 12, 2008
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Re: my old toro 826 dies when I engage the auger or the drive train.
Reply #3   Oct 6, 2009 10:54 am
I bet it is the main jet/ nozzel of the carb. I bet if you unscrew it it will have something in the nozzel holes..


Good Luck,
Friiy
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pulcastro


Joined: Oct 6, 2009
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Re: my old toro 826 dies when I engage the auger or the drive train.
Reply #4   Oct 7, 2009 7:47 am
thanks to everyone who replied - it is pouring rain today so ... Tomorrow I will try checking the hole in the tank cap and cleaning out the carb.
I'll let you all know how I make out.
Thanks again.
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