Preventing Freeze-Up; Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Maintenance Safety - Toro 37779 Operator's Manual

Preventing Freeze-up

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In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and moving
parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force when
trying to operate frozen controls. If you have difficulty
operating any control or part, start the engine and let it
run for a few minutes.
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After using the machine, let the engine run for a few
minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing. Engage

Maintenance

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

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 2 hours
After the first 5 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 100 hours
Yearly
Yearly or before storage
Important: You can find more information about maintaining and servicing your machine at www.Toro.com.

Maintenance Safety

Read the following safety precautions before performing any
maintenance on the machine:
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Before performing any maintenance, service, or
adjustment, stop the engine and remove the key. If major
repairs are ever needed, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
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Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure the machine is in safe working
condition.
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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
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Do not change the governor settings on the engine.
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Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories.
Maintenance Procedure
• Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Inspect the auger/impeller cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary.
• Replace the spark plug.
• Check the skids and the scraper and adjust them if necessary.
• Inspect the traction cable and adjust or replace it if necessary.
• Inspect the auger/impeller cable and adjust or replace it if necessary.
• Check the auger gearbox oil and add oil if necessary.
• Change the engine oil.
• Lubricate the hex shaft.
• Check the air pressure in the tires and inflate them to 17–20 psi (116–137 kPa).
• Drain the gasoline and run the engine to dry out the fuel tank and the carburetor at
the end of the season.
• Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect and replace the traction drive belt and/or
the auger/impeller drive belt, if necessary.
the auger/impeller to clear any remaining snow from
inside the housing. Rotate the Quick Stick to prevent it
from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts
to stop, and remove all ice and snow from the machine.
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With the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle several
times and push the electric-starter button once to prevent
the recoil and electric starters from freezing up.

Preparing for Maintenance

1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire. Refer to Replacing
the Spark Plug.

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine
oil level and add oil if necessary.
1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, then fully install
the dipstick.
2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level
If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick,
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(Figure 35).