Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Maintenance Safety; Checking The Engine Oil Level - Toro 38710 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first hour
After the first 2 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 100 hours
Yearly
Yearly or before storage

Maintenance Safety

Read the following safety precautions before performing any
maintenance on the machine:
•
Before performing any maintenance, service, or
adjustment, stop the engine and remove the key. If major
repairs are ever needed, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
•
Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure the machine is in safe working
condition.
•
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
•
Do not change the governor settings on the engine.
•
Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, then fully insert the
dipstick without threading it in.
2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.
Maintenance Procedure
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
• Change the engine oil.
• Inspect the auger cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Inspect the transmission cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary.
• Replace the spark plug.
• Check the skids and adjust them if necessary.
• Inspect the throwing edges and have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the
throwing edges and scraper if necessary.
• Change the engine oil.
• Inspect the auger cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Inspect the transmission cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Check the tire pressure.
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
• Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the drive belt and replace it if necessary.
• Prepare the machine for storage.
•
If the oil level is below the Add mark on the
dipstick (Figure
Engine Oil (page
•
If the oil level above the Full mark
drain the excess oil until the oil level is at the Full
mark on the dipstick; refer to
Oil (page 12).
1. Low oil level—add oil
11
14), add oil. Refer to Changing the
12).
(Figure
Changing the Engine
Figure 14
2. Correct oil level
14),