Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Well after a hectic week at work, I finally got my Toro 826 home and have a few questions. First off has anyone had any issues with the wiring for the electric start? Seems poorly routed, not tied down and seems its only a matter of time before a branch or other foreign object rips it off unless I do something. Next up, one thing I didnt realizre and assumed when spending 1500 on a snow blower that it would have heated grips but with there design I dont think its possible. Lastly what kind of gas do these briggs like? 87/89/93 octane?? The craftmsman I used for years only liked the high octane or the plug would foul out after a tank or two gas.

stresst wrote:

No problems with my electric start although I'll likely never use it. Heated hand grips for me are useless I use pro ski gloves and they are superior to heated grips which I have no use for and I'm not using the snowblower if -30 degree gloves won't work. Granted teh gloves likely cost more than adding heated grips but I use the gloves for other activities. I use regular 89 octane with no problems and it's what the dealer reccomends. I do add stabil to it and that works great.

Thanks for the reply, Any positive's to using 91-93 octane? As far as my orignal post im refering to the wiring "hanging" off this side of the machine. I will try and take a picture tomorrow. Maybe you can take a pic of yours so I can see how the wiring is routed.

Hi,

I have the same machine, I run the higher octane only because they say it is winter gas around here(Canada)and has anti icing properties? The lower octane is good but for the price difference and with the little amount it uses throughout the season, I just get the higher octane. As for the wiring, I guess if your using it around brush or bush, it could be of concern but I haven't had any problem with it, I guess you could cable tie it and not worry about it! Also, I don't use the electric start regularly, but like to use it every so often, so it doesn't seize up! My 2 cents. Merry Christmas!!!

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stresst wrote:

The dealer told me that it's best to use the cheap stuff, so that's what I use. The extra 60 cents wouldn't break me but higher octane burns hotter I believe. I'm sure these engines can handle it, but I just go by what the dealer says. I have no wires hanging off of mine. Post a pic and I'll look at it and compare it to mine

stresst wrote:

Lots of luck with your new machine!

That is a fine machine.