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 first 2 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 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 inflate 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 find 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 40).
Figure 40
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