Checking The Auger-Gearbox-Oil Level; Changing The Engine Oil - Toro 37781 Operator's Manual

5. If the auger/impeller cable is properly adjusted but
a problem remains, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Checking the
Auger-Gearbox-Oil Level
Service Interval: Yearly—Check the auger-gearbox oil and
add oil if necessary.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Clean the area around the pipe plug
1. Pipe plug
3. Remove the pipe plug from the gearbox.
4. Check the oil level in the gearbox. The oil should be at
the point of overflowing at the filler opening.
5. If the oil level is low, add GL-5 or GL-6, SAE 80-90
EP gear oil lubricant to the gearbox until the point of
overflow.
Note: Do not use synthetic oil.
6. Install the pipe plug in the gearbox.

Changing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the engine
oil.
Yearly—Change the engine oil.
If possible, run the engine for a few seconds 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.
Use Figure 39 below to select the best oil viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected:
(Figure
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Figure 38
38).
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Engine Oil Capacities
Model
37781
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.
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Figure 39
Engine Oil Capacity
0.7 L (24 oz)
(Figure
Figure 40
40).