Preparing For Maintenance - Toro 38645 Operator's Manual

Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Each Use
After the First
2 Operating Hours
Annually
Important: You can find more information about maintaining and servicing your snowthrower at www.Toro.com.
Important: Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures. For engine
adjustments, repairs, or warranty service not covered in this manual, contact an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing
Dealer.

Preparing for Maintenance

1. Move the snowthrower to a level surface.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
Maintenance Procedure
Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary. Refer to Checking the Engine
Oil Level on page 14.
Change the engine oil. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 16.
Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary. Refer to Checking and
Adjusting the Traction Cable on page 14.
Inspect the auger/impeller cable and adjust it if necessary. Refer to Checking
and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Cable on page 15.
Change the engine oil. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 16.
Check the skids and the scraper and adjust them if necessary. Refer to
Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper on page 14.
Inspect the traction cable and adjust or replace it if necessary. Refer to Checking
and Adjusting the Traction Cable on page 14.
Inspect the auger/impeller cable and adjust or replace it if necessary. Refer to
Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Cable on page 15.
Inspect the spark plug. Replace and/or gap it if necessary. Refer to Inspecting
and Replacing the Spark Plug on page 16.
Check the auger gearbox oil and add oil if necessary. Refer to Checking the
Auger Gearbox Oil Level on page 15.
Check the tire pressure and inflate them to the proper pressure. Refer to
Checking the Tire Pressure on page 8.
Lubricate the hex shaft. Refer to Lubricating the Hex Shaft on page 16.
Drain the gasoline and run the engine to dry out the fuel tank and the carburetor
at the end of the snowthrowing season. Refer to Preparing the Snowthrower for
Storage on page 17.
Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect and replace the traction drive belt
and/or the auger/impeller drive belt if necessary.
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3. Disconnect the
spark plug wire.