Toro 38860, Manual

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Figure 27
1. Jam nut 2. Turnbuckle
6. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the
tension on the cable (
Figure 27 ).
7. Adjust the turnbuckle until you obtain the proper
gap.
8. Tighten the jam nut.
9. Insert the 2 screws that you previously removed
on the belt cover.
10. If the auger/impeller cable is properly adjusted
but a problem remains, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
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 and remove
the pipe plug from the gearbox (
Figure 28 ).
Note:
If needed, use pliers to assist in removing
the pipe plug.
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Figure 28
3. Check the oil level using a suitable measuring
device, such as a clean cable tie. The oil should
be approximately 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) below the
filler opening (
Figure 29 ).
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Figure 29
4. If the oil level is low, add GL-5 or GL-6, SAE
85-95 EP gear oil lubricant to the gearbox, then
check the oil level again.
Note:
Do not use synthetic oil.
5. Install the pipe plug in the gearbox.
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the
engine oil.
Yearly—Change the engine oil.
If possible, run the engine for a few minutes before
changing the oil because warm oil flows better and
carries more contaminants.
Engine oil capacity 0.95 L (32 fl oz)*
Oil viscosity Refer to Figure 31 .
API service classification SJ or higher
*There is residual oil in the crankcase after you drain
the oil. Do not pour the entire capacity of oil into the
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