Checking The Engine Oil Level; Checking And Adjusting The Skids - Toro 38650 Operator's Manual

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. If
the oil level is below the
Add mark on the
dipstick, add oil. Refer to
Filling the Engine with
Oil on page 9.
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Checking and Adjusting the
Skids
Check the skids to ensure that the auger does not
contact the paved surface. Adjust the skids as
needed to compensate for wear.
1. Check the air pressure in the tires. Refer to
Checking the Tire Pressure on page 9.
2. Move the snowthrower onto a level surface.
3. Loosen the
nuts that secure
both skids (A) to
the auger sides
until the skids slide
up and down
easily.
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4. Push down on the handles to allow the pivoting
scraper (A) to move fully forward, then set the front of
the snowthrower down so that the front edge of the
pivoting scraper contacts the ground.
5. Move the skids down until they are even with the
ground.
Note: For a smooth surface, you can set the skids
slightly higher to increase the scraping action, but set
the skids far enough down to prevent the auger
blades from contacting the ground.
Note: The pivoting scraper on the snowthrower is not
recommended for use on gravel surfaces. But if you
must use the snowthrower on a gravel surface, adjust
the skids further down to prevent the pivoting scraper
from picking up rocks.
6. Firmly tighten the nuts that secure both skids to
the auger sides.
Note: If the skids become excessively worn, you can
turn them over and set the unused side toward the
pavement.
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