Checking The Auger Gearbox Oil Level; Lubricating The Hex Shaft - Toro 38611 Operator's Manual

Checking the Auger
Gearbox Oil Level
Check the auger gearbox oil annually, and add oil if
necessary.
1. Move the snowthrower to a level surface.
2. Clean the area around the pipe plug.
3. Remove the pipe plug from the gearbox.
4. Check the level of oil in the gearbox. The oil
should be at the point of overflowing at the filler
opening.
5. If the level of oil is low, add GL-5 or GL-6,
SAE 85–95 EP transmission oil to the gearbox until
the point of overflow.
Note: Do not use synthetic oil.
6. Install the pipe plug in the gearbox.
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Lubricating the Hex Shaft

Lightly lubricate the hex shaft (A) annually.
Important: Do not get oil on the rubber wheel (B) or
the aluminum friction drive plate (C) because the
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traction drive will slip.
1. Remove the fuel from the fuel tank.
2. Tip the snowthrower forward onto its auger
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housing and block it so that it cannot fall.
3. Remove the
back cover.
4. Move the speed selector lever to Position R2.
5. Dip your finger in automotive oil and lightly
lubricate hex shaft (A).
6. Move the speed selector lever to Position 6.
7. Lubricate the other end of the hex shaft.
8. Move the speed selector lever forward and
rearward a few times.
9. Install the back cover and return the snowthrower
to the operating position.
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C
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