Lubricating The Snowthrower; Changing The Engine Oil - Toro 38086 Operator's Manual

Auger/Impeller Drive Belt on page 24. If the problem
persists, take the snowthrower to an Authorized Service
Dealer for service.

Lubricating the Snowthrower

Lightly lubricate all moving parts of the snowthrower after
every 15 operating hours and at the end of the
snowthrowing season.
Important
Do not get oil or grease on the rubber wheel
or friction drive plate because the wheel will slip and the
rubber may deteriorate.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that
the wire does not contact the plug (Fig. 24).
3. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank; refer to Emptying
the Fuel Tank on page 27.
4. Tip the snowthrower forward onto its auger housing and
block it so that it cannot fall.
5. Remove the eight bolts that hold the back and the
bottom covers in place and remove the covers (Fig. 35).
Figure 35
1. Bolts
2. Back cover
6. Lightly lubricate the snowthrower with light oil as
shown in Figures 36 and 37.
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3. Bottom cover
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Figure 36
1. Axle gear
Figure 37
7. Wipe up any excess oil.
8. Lightly grease the axle gear (Fig. 36).
9. Wipe up any excess grease.
10. Install the back and the bottom covers.
11. Return the snowthrower to its upright position.
12. Connect the wire to the spark plug.

Changing the Engine Oil

Change the engine oil after the first two operating hours,
after every 25 operating hours, and at the end of the
snowthrowing season. If possible, run the engine just
before changing the oil because warm oil flows better and
carries more contaminants.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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