Installing The Chute Control Rod; Filling The Engine With Oil - Toro 38606 Operator's Manual

5. Installing the Chute Control
Rod
Chute control rod assembly (rod and bracket, worm
1
gear, and bracket)
1 Belleville washer
2 Bolt
1 Carriage bolt
3 Locknut
1 Curved washer
1 Flat washer
Procedure
1. Secure the upper chute control bracket (attached to
the chute control rod) to the upper left side of the
handle with a bolt and a locknut (Figure 10).
1. Chute control rod
2. Worm gear, bracket, and
mounting flange
3. Lower chute control
bracket
Note: Leave the locknut loose.
Figure 10
4. Upper chute control
bracket
5. Curved washer
6. Flat washer
2. Secure the lower chute control bracket (attached to
the chute control rod) to the lower left side of the
handle with a bolt, a curved washer, a flat washer,
and a locknut (Figure 10).
Note: The bracket should be fastened on the inside
of the handle, and the rod should be approximately
parallel to the ground and not touch the handle.
Note: Leave the locknut loose.
3. Apply No. 2 general purpose grease to the worm
gear (Figure 11).
1. Worm gear
2. Bracket
4. Loosely mount the worm gear and the bracket to the
mounting flange with a bolt, a Belleville washer, and
a locknut as shown in Figure 11.
5. Slide the worm gear into the teeth of the chute
retaining ring and tighten the locknut (Figure 11).
6. Tighten the locknuts that secure the 2 chute control
brackets (Figure 10).
7. Check the operation of the chute control rod, and
move the worm gear slightly outward if it binds.

6. Filling the Engine with Oil

Procedure
Your snowthrower comes with 21 oz. (0.62 l) of oil in
the engine.
Note: Before starting the engine, check the oil level
and add oil if necessary.
Max. fill: 21 oz. (0.62 l), type: automotive detergent
oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ,
SL, or higher.
10
Figure 11
3. Mounting flange
4. Bolt, Belleville washer,
and locknut