Lubricating The Hex Shaft - Toro Power Max 38624 Operator's Manual

1. Using SAE 30 at outdoor
temperatures below 40°F
(4°C) will result in hard
starting.
Engine Oil Capacities
Model
38624
38634
38644
38654
1. Clean the area around the oil drain cap (Figure 52).
1. Oil drain cap
2. Slide an oil drain pan under the drain extension and
remove the oil drain cap.
3. Drain the oil.
Note: Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
4. Install the oil drain cap.
5. Fill the crankcase with oil. Refer to Filling the
Engine Crankcase with Oil.
Figure 51
2. Using 10W-30 at outdoor
temperatures above
80°F (27°C) may result in
increased oil consumption;
therefore, check the oil
level more frequently in
these circumstances.
Engine Oil Capacity
18 to 20 oz. (0.53 to 0.59 l)
26 to 28 oz. (0.77 to 0.83 l)
Figure 52

Lubricating the Hex Shaft

Service Interval: Yearly—Lubricate the hex shaft.
Lightly lubricate the hex shaft yearly with automotive
engine oil (Figure 53).
1. Hex shaft
2. Aluminum friction plate
Important: Do not get oil on the rubber wheel
or the aluminum friction drive plate because the
traction drive will slip (Figure 53).
1. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank.
2. Tip the snowthrower forward onto its auger housing
and block it so that it cannot fall.
3. Remove the back cover (Figure 54).
1. Back cover
4. Move the speed selector lever to Position R2.
5. Dip your finger in automotive engine oil and lightly
lubricate hex shaft.
6. Move the speed selector lever to Position 6.
7. Lubricate the other end of the hex shaft.
8. Move the speed selector lever forward and rearward
a few times.
9. Install the back cover and return the snowthrower
to the operating position.
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Figure 53
3. Rubber wheel
Figure 54