Lubricating The Hex Shaft; Adjusting The Discharge-Chute Latch; Replacing The Drive Belts - Toro Power Max e26 Operator's Manual

Lubricating the Hex Shaft

Service Interval: Yearly—Lubricate the hex shaft.
Lightly lubricate the hex shaft yearly with automotive
engine oil (Figure 33).
Figure 33
1. Hex shaft
2. Steel friction pulley
Important:
Do not get oil on the rubber wheel or
the steel friction pulley because the traction drive
will slip (Figure 33).
1. Drain the fuel 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
Figure 34
1. Screws
4. Move the speed-selector lever to Position R2.
5. Dip your finger in automotive engine oil and
lightly lubricate the hex shaft.
6. Move the speed-selector lever to Position 6.
7. Lubricate the other end of the hex shaft.
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3. Rubber wheel
(Figure 34).
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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.
Adjusting the
Discharge-Chute Latch
If the discharge chute does not lock into the desired
position or does not unlock so that you can move it to
another position, adjust the discharge-chute latch.
1. Loosen the clamp fastener on the chute-support
plate until the cable is free.
1. Cable conduit
2. Cable clamp
2. Remove any slack in the cable by pulling the
cable conduit rearward.
3. Tighten the clamp fastener while holding the
cable in place.

Replacing the Drive Belts

If the auger/impeller drive belt or the traction-drive belt
becomes worn, oil-soaked, or otherwise damaged,
have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the belt.
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Figure 35
3. Clamp fastener
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