•
Always set the throttle to the Fast position when
throwing snow.
•
If the engine slows down under a load or the wheels
slip, shift the machine into a lower gear.
•
If the front of the machine rides up, shift the
machine into a lower gear. If the front continues to
ride up, lift up on the handles.
•
The pivoting scraper on the machine is not
recommended for use on gravel surfaces. But if you
must use the machine on a gravel surface, adjust the
skids further down to prevent the pivoting scraper
from picking up rocks.
Maintenance
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
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 50 hours
• Change the engine oil. Change the engine oil every 25 operating hours when
operating the engine under a heavy load.
Every 100 hours
• Replace the spark plug.
Yearly
• Check the skids and the scraper and adjust them if necessary (all models except
model 38654).
• Check the skids and adjust them if necessary (model 38654 only).
• 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.
• Lubricate the hex shaft.
Yearly or before storage
• 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.
Important:
You can find more information about maintaining and servicing your machine 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 Briggs
& Stratton Servicing Dealer.
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.
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