Changing The Engine Oil; Lubricating The Hex Shaft - Toro 38805 Operator's Manual

Changing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the engine
oil.
Every 25 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
first)—Change the engine oil.
If possible, run the engine just before changing the oil because
warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
Use automotive detergent oil with an API service classification
of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. Refer to your engine owner's
manual.
Use Figure 51 below to select the best oil viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected:
Engine Oil Capacities
Model
38805
1. Clean the area around the oil drain cap
1. Oil drain cap
2. Slide an oil drain pan under the drain extension and
remove the oil drain cap.
3. Drain the oil.
Note: Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
4. Install the oil drain cap.
5. Fill the crankcase with oil. Refer to
with Oil (page 9).
Figure 51
Engine Oil Capacity
0.53 to 0.59 L (18 to 20 oz)
(Figure
Figure 52
6 Filling the Engine

Lubricating the Hex Shaft

Service Interval: Yearly—Lubricate the hex shaft.
Lightly lubricate the hex shaft yearly with automotive engine
oil (Figure 53).
1. Hex shaft
2. Aluminum friction plate
Important: Do not get oil on the rubber wheel or the
aluminum friction drive plate because the traction drive
will slip (Figure
1. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank.
2. Tip the machine forward onto its auger housing and
block it so that it cannot fall.
3. Remove the back cover
52).
1. Back cover
4. Move the speed selector lever to Position R2.
5. Dip your finger in automotive engine oil and lightly
lubricate hex shaft.
6. Move the speed selector lever to Position 6.
7. Lubricate the other end of the hex shaft.
8. Move the speed selector lever forward and rearward
a few times.
9. Install the back cover and return the machine to the
operating position.
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Figure 53
3. Rubber wheel
53).
(Figure 54).
Figure 54