How to adjust the Toro 826 snow thrower

Hi Jacquelin-
I found this link.
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/772531/Toro-38588.html?page=16#manual

On page 15-16, it talks about the "Replacing the Drive Belt". This might be the problem.

Hope this helps.

not sure if this will help you out...
Toro Power Max 826LE 38622 Snow Blower Operators Manual 2009 ..or this link scroll to the bottom of the page.. How to start toro 826 le snowthrower Google Search

The model number and make should be enough.

Yes. Adjust the tension or perhaps you need a new belt or cable.

look on ebay or the manufacturer website

i have the exact same problem...anyone?

You should be able to get a manual at toro.com

thank you for the reply. with the belt drive take a ruler and push the belt down you can use your finger as a referance point if you can push it past the half inch mark the belt needs to be tightend you can do that by adjusting the belt tensioner thats done by losening the bolt that holds it in place then moving it so there is no more then half an inch of play in the belt and retightning the bolt. and if the tensioner is at its stops then the belt needs replacement.

Did you check under the handle area, near the blower itself for a transmission lever? This will engage & disengage the transmission.