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 25 hours
• Change the engine oil.
Every 100 hours
• Replace the spark plug.
Yearly
• Check the skids 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.
• 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).
• 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, stop 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.
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.
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