Winter’s biggest snowfalls are no match for the self-propelled Power Max 824 OE Snow Blower. With a 252cc Toro Premium 4-cycle OHV engine leading the charge, you’ll muscle through the toughest snow and ice Mother Nature has to offer. And you’ll be back inside for dinner before your neighbors, too, thanks to a 24 in. wide clearing width and 20 in. intake height that make quick work of even the deepest snow. The innovative Quick Stick control allows you to change the steel chute direction and chute deflector with a single, smooth motion. Convenient one-hand operation levers allow single-handed use, freeing the other hand to change speeds or the chute control without stopping. The exclusive Anti-Clogging System monitors snow intake to reduce clogging and maximize clearing efficiency. The blower is also equipped with hardened gears in your auger gearbox – there are no shear pins to replace. Instead, if the auger hits hard material, the engine will purposely stall to prevent damage. Ideal for concrete, asphalt and gravel surfaces. And with Toro’s 3-year limited warranty, you can rest easy knowing that you’re prepared for anything winter has in store. Count on it.
- Power up; optimal performance and years of dependable use with the 252cc Toro premium 4-cycle OHV engine
- Self-propelled; quickly and easily cut through snow with total speed control, 6 speeds forward and 2 speeds reverse
- Single Hand Chute Control. Quickly change the chute and deflector direction with a single, smooth motion thanks to the Quick Stick® chute control
- Stay the course; minimizes clogging and routes heavy snow away from chute and back into the auger with Toro’s patented Anti-Clogging System.
- Double the Strength. Toro doesn’t use shear pins. Instead we designed a system 2x stronger that’s designed to work, not break
- Built to last. tackle years of tough jobs with confidence thanks to steel construction in the housing, frame, deflector and chute
- Right fit for you; ideal for larger driveways that can hold 6-12 parked cars and 6 in.-10 in. of snow
- We’ve got you covered; Toro stands behind this product with a 3-year limited warranty and a guarantee for life warranty on the impeller housing
- Easy start; simply push the button and you’re ready to snow blow with electric start
- Tested and trusted; choose with confidence, knowing millions of people worldwide count on Toro snow blowers.
- For best starting results use non-ethanol fuel with an octane rating of 87 or higher; use fresh fuel less than 30 days old, add fuel stabilizer to reduce starting problems; do not mix oil with gas
- Based on average Traqline unit share for snow blower market from 2013 – March 2020
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Gas is one of the four fundamental states of matter. The others are solid, liquid, and plasma. A pure gas is made up of individual atoms (e.g. a noble gas like neon) or molecules of either a single type of atom (elements such as oxygen) or from different atoms (compounds such as carbon dioxide). A gas mixture, such as air, contains a variety of pure gases. What distinguishes gases from liquids and solids is the vast separation of the individual gas particles. This separation usually makes a colorless gas invisible to the human observer.
The gaseous state of matter occurs between the liquid and plasma states, the latter of which provides the upper-temperature boundary for gases. Bounding the lower end of the temperature scale lie degenerative quantum gases which are gaining increasing attention.
High-density atomic gases super-cooled to very low temperatures are classified by their statistical behavior as either Bose gases or Fermi gases. For a comprehensive listing of these exotic states of matter, see list of states of matter.
Snow consists of individual ice crystals that grow while suspended in the atmosphere—usually within clouds—and then fall, accumulating on the ground where they undergo further changes. It consists of frozen crystalline water throughout its life cycle, starting when, under suitable conditions, the ice crystals form in the atmosphere, increase to millimeter size, precipitate and accumulate on surfaces, then metamorphose in place, and ultimately melt, slide, or sublimate away.
Snowstorms organize and develop by feeding on sources of atmospheric moisture and cold air. Snowflakes nucleate around particles in the atmosphere by attracting supercooled water droplets, which freeze in hexagonal-shaped crystals. Snowflakes take on a variety of shapes, basic among these are platelets, needles, columns, and rime. As snow accumulates into a snowpack, it may blow into drifts. Over time, accumulated snow metamorphoses, by sintering, sublimation, and freeze-thaw. Where the climate is cold enough for year-to-year accumulation, a glacier may form. Otherwise, snow typically melts seasonally, causing runoff into streams and rivers and recharging groundwater.
Major snow-prone areas include the polar regions, the northernmost half of the Northern Hemisphere, and mountainous regions worldwide with sufficient moisture and cold temperatures. In the Southern Hemisphere, snow is confined primarily to mountainous areas, apart from Antarctica.
Snow affects such human activities as transportation: creating the need for keeping roadways, wings, and windows clear; agriculture: providing water to crops and safeguarding livestock; sports such as skiing, snowboarding, and snowmachine travel; and warfare. Snow affects ecosystems, as well, by providing an insulating layer during winter under which plants and animals are able to survive the cold.
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- Takeoff, the phase of flight where an aircraft transitions from moving along the ground to flying through the air
- Starting lineup in sports
- Starts use in sport race
- Standing start, and rolling start, in an auto race
by Kut
Too early to give an accurate and honest review. Wait until it snows. One disappointment was that it was built in Mexico. I miss the days when American Companies manufactured in the USA.
by Frankie
It’s hard to write a review if you haven’t used the equipment. You need SNOW
!! I will comment on the assembly portion though – very difficult. And the rod that controls the chute was bent. Had to straighten it. Overall though pleased with the functionality and ease of use. Now I just need some SNOW!!
by Kerleen
For those that want to keep complaining first gear is too fast, IT IS EASILY ADJUSTABLE. Take the long rod off in the front, turn the screw at the top…you can get it so slow that first forward gear actually changes to reverse. Not rocket science.
by Reggie
Bought this in August. It’s now September. Toro sent two emails beggin for a review. Ok.Uhhhh, Easy to put together. Thats all I got.. If and when it snows I promise I’ll come back and do a proper review and comparison to the 27 year old Toro it replaced.
by Reggie
Wasn’t that hard to assemble. There are videos on toros website that help. Checking the oil, you seat the dipstick , but don’t lock in. Starts and runs good, but haven’t blown any snow yet. Nice machine!
by Chris
Amazing snow blower, starts very well! No complaints so far.
by Lory
This seems like a great snow blower. I purchased it out of season so I have not had a chance to try it out. But from the reviews I’ve seen, I’m sure I will be very pleased come winter.
by Phil
Having owned a Toro 824 Powershift since 1988, replacing it with the current model was an easy choice. However, the morning after taking delivery as I was preparing the machine to deal with snowstorm outside, I discovered that the dealer had not correctly assembled the unit and the quick start guide wasn’t easy to decipher as it was simply flat B&W pictures that really didn’t change much in 30 years, I also discovered that the videos on the website were lacking and only showed how to install the chute-control rod and completely ignores how the chute deflector cable should be installed, which I discovered was routed on the wrong side and causing the chute assembly to jam. Once I re-routed and adjusted the cable all was well and the machine worked perfectly to remove the foot of snow that had fallen that day. Given the current technology Toro could easily provide a much improved Quick Start Guide on their website. Attached is a picture showing the Chute Adjustment Cable as it was initially routed on the wrong side of the machine, as well as pictures of both the left and right sides after rerouting the cable.
by Mike
Affordable high-performance snow machine.