Inspecting The Rotor Blades; Changing The Engine Oil - Toro 38272 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Control Cable
Refer to Adjusting the Control Cable in Setup.

Inspecting the Rotor Blades

Service Interval: Yearly—Inspect the rotor blades and
have an Authorized Service Dealer
replace the rotor blades and scraper if
necessary.
Before each session, inspect the rotor blades for wear.
When a rotor blade edge has worn down to the wear
indicator hole, have an Authorized Service Dealer
replace the rotor blades and the scraper (Figure 28).
1. The wear indicator hole is
intact; you do not need to
replace the rotor blades.
2. The wear indicator hole is
exposed; replace the rotor
blades and scraper.

Changing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 2 hours
Yearly
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil
to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants.
1. Ensure that the fuel tank is not overfilled (refer to
Figure 14) and that the fuel cap is securely in place.
2. Move the snowthrower to a level surface.
3. Place an oil drain pan under the oil drain plug
(Figure 13), remove the oil drain plug, and tip the
snowthrower backward (handle down) halfway to the
ground to drain the used oil into the oil drain pan.
Figure 28
3. Scraper
Important: Do not tip the snowthrower all the
way back to the ground, or fuel may leak out of
the snowthrower.
4. After draining the used oil, return the snowthrower
to the operating position.
5. Install the oil drain plug and tighten it securely.
6. Clean around the oil fill cap (Figure 13).
7. Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove it.
8. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill hole, and frequently
check the oil level on the dipstick by wiping the
dipstick clean and then inserting, but not screwing
in, the oil fill cap into the hole.
Note: To determine the proper oil level on the
dipstick, refer to Figure 29.
1. The oil level is at its
maximum.
2. The oil level is too
high—remove oil from
the crankcase.
Note: You may tip the snowthrower forward
(handle up) a little to make adding oil easier.
Remember to return the snowthrower to the
operating position before checking the oil level.
Important: Do not tip the snowthrower all the
way forward onto its nose, or fuel may leak out
of the snowthrower.
Max fill: 12 oz. (0.35 l), type: automotive detergent
oil with an API service classification of SJ, SL, or
higher.
Use Figure 30 to select the best oil viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected:
15
Figure 29
3. The oil level is too
low—add oil to the
crankcase.