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Maintenance

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service

Interval

Maintenance Procedure

After the first 2 hours

• Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Inspect the auger/impeller cable and adjust it if necessary.

After the first 5 hours

• Change the engine oil.

Before each use or daily

• Check the engine-oil level and add oil if necessary.

Every 100 hours

• Replace the spark plug.

Yearly

• 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.

Yearly or before storage

• Check the air pressure in the tires and inflate them to 116 to 137 kPa (17 to 20 psi).
• Drain the fuel 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.

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:

Before performing any maintenance, service, or
adjustment, shut off the engine and remove the
key. If major repairs are ever needed, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.

Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to ensure that the machine is in safe
working condition.

Do not change the governor settings on the engine.

Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts
and accessories.

Preparing for Maintenance

1.

Move the machine to a level surface.

2.

Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.

3.

Disconnect the spark-plug wire. Refer to

Replacing the Spark Plug (page 20)

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Summary of Contents for 37797

Page 1: ...tifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol Figure 2 which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended preca...

Page 2: ...ing the Operation of the Traction Drive 7 Product Overview 8 Operation 8 Before Operation 8 Before Operation Safety 8 Filling the Fuel Tank 9 During Operation 9 During Operation Safety 9 Starting the...

Page 3: ...allow children to operate the machine Shut off the engine before unclogging servicing or fueling the machine You can find additional safety information where needed throughout this manual Safety and...

Page 4: ...to disengage 4 Cutting dismemberment hazard impeller stay away from moving parts keep all guards and shields in place remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing...

Page 5: ...Setup Installing the Upper Handle g219873 Installing the Chute g219874 Installing the Traction Control Linkage g219875 5...

Page 6: ...t Wire g220426 Installing the Snow Cleanout Tool g219878 Checking the Engine Oil Level Note Your machine comes with oil in the engine crankcase Before starting the engine check the oil level and add o...

Page 7: ...nect the trunnion from the speed selector lever C Turn the trunnion downward clockwise on the speed control rod D Connect the trunnion to the speed selector lever 4 Release the traction lever 5 Move t...

Page 8: ...the manual Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before plugging it into a power source If the cord is damaged do not use it Replace the damaged cord Unplug the power cord whenever you are not starti...

Page 9: ...use a stick or the snow cleanout tool if provided A rotating auger can injure hands or feet Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge opening while operating the machine Keep your face hand...

Page 10: ...umb as indicated by the following table holding the primer in for a second before releasing it each time Figure 18 g037221 Figure 18 Temperature Suggested Number of Primes 23 C 10 F and above 3 Below...

Page 11: ...5 seconds off no more than 10 times If the engine still does not start take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer for service 8 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet first and then fro...

Page 12: ...tion check the traction cable refer to Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable page 18 or take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer for service 1 To engage the traction drive squeeze the left...

Page 13: ...the blue trigger cap down to use the Quick Stick to move the discharge chute and the chute deflector Release the trigger cap to lock the discharge chute and chute deflector into position Figure 27 g0...

Page 14: ...on the impeller and auger rotate and can injure or amputate hands or feet Before adjusting cleaning inspecting troubleshooting or repairing the machine shut off the engine and wait for all moving part...

Page 15: ...se 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 After using the machine let the engine...

Page 16: ...el 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...

Page 17: ...slide up and down easily g019046 Figure 31 1 3 mm 1 8 inch Important The auger blades must be supported above the ground by the skids 3 Ensure that the scraper is 3 mm 1 8 inch above and parallel to a...

Page 18: ...11 Figure 32 3 Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle to adjust the spring length to 5 5 cm 2 18 inches as shown in Figure 33 g030998 Figure 33 1 Jam nut 3 Spring 2 Turnbuckle 4 5 5 cm 2 18 inches 4 Tighten...

Page 19: ...vel in the gearbox The oil should be 9 5 mm 3 8 inch below the filler opening 5 If the oil level is low add GL 5 or GL 6 SAE 80 90 EP gear oil lubricant to the gearbox until the oil level is 9 5 mm 3...

Page 20: ...he machine forward onto its auger housing and block it so that it cannot fall 3 Remove the back cover Figure 40 g019019 Figure 40 1 Screws 4 Move the speed selector lever to Position R2 5 Dip your fin...

Page 21: ...ion or does not unlock so that you can move it to another position adjust the discharge chute latch 1 Loosen the clamp fastener on the chute support plate until the cable is free g019021 Figure 44 1 C...

Page 22: ...he back of the headlight Figure 47 g001034 Figure 47 4 Insert a new bulb into the back of the headlight Figure 48 g001035 Figure 48 5 Turn the base of the bulb clockwise until it is snug Figure 49 g00...

Page 23: ...ff When you can no longer start the engine it is sufficiently dry 6 Allow the engine to cool 7 Remove the ignition key 8 Clean the machine thoroughly 9 Touch up chipped surfaces with paint available f...

Page 24: ...the wire to the spark plug 7 The spark plug is pitted fouled or the gap is incorrect 7 Check the spark plug and adjust the gap if necessary Replace the spark plug if it is pitted fouled or cracked 8 T...

Page 25: ...t the auger impeller drive belt refer to www Toro com for servicing information or take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer The engine runs but the machine discharges snow poorly or not at all...

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