Maintenance
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the rst 2 hours
• Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary .
• Inspect the auger/impeller cable and adjust it if necessary .
After the rst 5 hours
• Change the engine oil.
Before each use or daily
• Check the engine-oil level and add oil if necessary .
Every 100 hours
• Replace the spark plug.
Y early
• Check the skids and the scraper 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 .
• Change the engine oil.
• Lubricate the hex shaft.
Y early or before storage
• Check the air pressure in the tires and inate them to 1 16 to 137 kPa (17 to 20 psi).
• Drain the fuel 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 .
Maintenance Safety
Read the following safety precautions before
performing any maintenance on the machine:
• Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all movement to stop before you leave the
operator ’ s position. Allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
• Always wear eye protection while performing an
adjustment or repair to protect your eyes from
foreign objects that the machine may throw .
• Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to ensure that the machine is in safe
working condition.
• Do not change the governor settings on the engine.
Purchase only genuine T oro replacement parts
and accessories.
Preparing for Maintenance
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Shut of f the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
3. Disconnect the spark-plug wire. Refer to
Replacing the Spark Plug ( page 24 ) .
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