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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the First
2 Operating Hours
• Inspect the traction cable and adjust it if necessary. Refer to Checking and
Adjusting the Traction Cable on page 16.
• Inspect the auger/impeller cable and adjust it if necessary. Refer to Checking
and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Cable on page 17.
Annually
• Check the skids and the scraper and adjust them if necessary. Refer to
Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper on page 16.
• Inspect the traction cable and adjust or replace it if necessary. Refer to Checking
and Adjusting the Traction Cable on page 16.
• Inspect the auger/impeller cable and adjust or replace it if necessary. Refer to
Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Cable on page 17.
• Inspect the spark plug. Replace and/or gap it if necessary. Refer to Inspecting
and Replacing the Spark Plug on page 18.
• Check the auger gearbox oil and add oil if necessary. Refer to Checking the
Auger Gearbox Oil Level on page 18.
• Check the tire pressure and inflate them to the proper pressure. Refer to
Checking the Tire Pressure on page 9.
• Lubricate the hex shaft. Refer to Lubricating the Hex Shaft on page 18.
• Remove the fuel and run the engine to dry out the fuel tank and the carburetor at
the end of the snowthrowing season. Refer to Storage on page 20.
• 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 snowthrower at www.Toro.com.
Preparing for Maintenance
1. Move the snowthrower to a level surface.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
3. Remove the ignition key.
4. After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
insert the ignition key.