Checking The Auger Gearbox Oil Level; Changing The Engine Oil - Toro PowerMax 826 O Operator's Manual

Figure 37
1. Pin
If the left hand (traction) cable is not properly adjusted, do
the following steps:
1. Loosen the jam nut.
2. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle to adjust the pin until
it is the proper gap from the front edge of the slot.
3. Tighten the jam nut (Figure 38).
Figure 38
1. Jam nut
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 (Figure 39).
2. Turnbuckle
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 85-95
EP transmission oil 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.
Every 50 hours—Change the engine oil.
Change the engine oil every 25 operating
hours when operating the engine under a
heavy load.
If possible, run the engine just 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. Refer to your engine owner's
manual.
Use Figure 40 below to select the best oil viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected:
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Figure 39