Toro 38870, Operator'S Manual

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Checking and Adjusting the
Auger/Impeller Cable
Service Interval: After the first 2 hours—Inspect the
auger/impeller cable and adjust it if
necessary.
Yearly—Inspect the auger/impeller cable and
adjust or replace it if necessary.
1. Remove the 2 screws that are holding the belt
cover in place (
Figure 30 ).
2. Remove the belt cover ( Figure 30 ).
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Figure 30
3. With the auger/impeller lever disengaged,
ensure that the gap between the auger clutch
arm and the frame of the machine is 1.5 mm
(1/16 inch) as shown in
Figure 31 .
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Figure 31
1. 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) 3. Auger clutch arm
2. Frame
4. If the auger/impeller cable is not properly
adjusted, do the following steps:
5. Loosen the jam nut ( Figure 32 ).
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Figure 32
1. Jam nut 2. Turnbuckle
6. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the
tension on the cable (
Figure 32 ).
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 33 ).
Note:
If needed, use pliers to assist in removing
the pipe plug.
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