Maintenance
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the
fi
rst 2 operating
hours
• Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Inspect the auger/impeller cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Change the engine oil.
Before each use or daily
• Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary.
Yearly
• Check the skids and the scraper and adjust them if necessary.
• Inspect the traction cable and adjust or replace it if necessary.
• Inspect the auger/impeller cable and adjust or replace it if necessary.
• Check the auger gearbox oil and add oil if necessary.
• Change the engine oil.
• Lubricate the hex shaft.
• Inspect the spark plug. Replace and/or gap it if necessary.
Yearly or before storage
• Check the air pressure in the tires and in
fl
ate them to 17–20 psi (116–137 kPa).
• Drain the gasoline and run the engine to dry out the fuel tank and the carburetor
at the end of the season.
• Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect and replace the traction drive belt
and/or the auger/impeller drive belt, if necessary.
Important:
You can
fi
nd more information about maintaining and servicing your snowthrower at
www.Toro.com.
Important:
Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. For engine
adjustments, repairs, or warranty service not covered in this manual, contact an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing
Dealer.
Preparing for Maintenance
1. Move the snowthrower to a level surface.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire (Figure 41).
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Figure 41
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Each time before using the snowthrower, check the oil level
in the engine crankcase.
1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, then fully install the
dipstick.
2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (Figure 42).
If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick,
add oil. Refer to Filling the Engine with Oil.
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