Checking The Auger-Gearbox-Oil Level; Changing The Engine Oil - Toro 1428 OHXE Manual

1. Jam nut
6. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the
tension on the cable
7. Adjust the turnbuckle until you obtain the proper
gap.
8. Tighten the jam nut.
9. Insert the 2 screws that you previously removed
on the belt cover.
10. 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 and remove
the pipe plug from the gearbox
Note:
If needed, use pliers to assist in removing
the pipe plug.
Figure 27
2. Turnbuckle
(Figure 27).
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3. Check the oil level using a suitable measuring
device, such as a clean cable tie. The oil should
be approximately 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) below the
filler opening
4. If the oil level is low, add GL-5 or GL-6, SAE
85-95 EP gear oil lubricant to the gearbox, then
check the oil level again.
Note:
28).
5. Install the pipe plug in the gearbox.

Changing the Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the
Yearly—Change the engine oil.
If possible, run the engine for a few minutes before
changing the oil because warm oil flows better and
carries more contaminants.
Engine oil capacity
Oil viscosity
API service classification
*There is residual oil in the crankcase after you drain
the oil. Do not pour the entire capacity of oil into the
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Figure 28
(Figure 29).
Figure 29
Do not use synthetic oil.
engine oil.
0.95 L (32 fl oz)*
Refer to
SJ or higher
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Figure 31.