Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule; Greasing And Lubrication - Toro 79482 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

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

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Service
Interval
25 hours
Fall Service
Storage Service
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.

Greasing and Lubrication

Grease and oil the machine after every 25 operating hours
or once a year, whichever occurs first.
Grease Type: General-purpose grease.
Oil Type: SAE 10W or l0W30.
Maintenance Procedure
Drive shaft bearings—grease
Drive chain—oil
Gear box lubricant—check
Drive chain—adjust tension
Drive shaft bearings—grease
Drive chain—oil
Gear box lubricant—add
Drive chain—adjust tension
Belt—check for wear/cracks
Scraper—check for wear
Drive shaft bearings—grease
Drive chain—oil
Gear box lubricant—add
Drive chain—adjust tension
Belt—check for wear/cracks
Scraper—check for wear
Chipped Surfaces—paint
Caution
18
Greasing the Bearings
Figures 33 and 34 illustrate the fittings that you need to
grease.
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Remove the cover from the snowthrower (Fig. 32).