Toro 38744, Operator'S Manual

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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 hour
• Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
After the first 2 hours
• Change the engine oil.
Before each use or daily
• Check the engine-oil level and add oil if necessary.
Yearly
• Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary.
• Inspect the rotor blades and have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor
blades and scraper if necessary.
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the spark plug and replace it if necessary.
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
• Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the drive belt and replace it if necessary.
Yearly or before storage
• Prepare the machine for storage.
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 be sure the machine is in safe working
condition.
•
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
•
Do not change the governor settings on the engine.
•
Purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories.
Adjusting the Control Cable
Checking the Control Cable
Service Interval: After the first hour—Check the control
cable and adjust it if necessary.
Yearly—Check the control cable and adjust it if
necessary.
Move the control bar back toward the handle to remove the
slack in the control cable (
Figure 25 ).
Figure 25
1. Control bar 2. 2 mm to 3 mm (1/16 inch
to 1/8 inch) gap
Note:
Ensure that a 2 mm to 3 mm (1/16 inch to 1/8 inch)
gap exists between the control bar and the handle ( Figure 25 ).
Important:
The control cable must contain some slack
when you disengage the control bar for the rotor blades
to stop properly.
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