Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule - Toro 38600 Operator's Manual

If the snowthrower does not propel itself forward on
slippery surfaces or in heavy snow, push forward on the
handle, but allow the snowthrower to work at its own
pace.
Overlap each swath to ensure complete snow removal.
Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
Do not attempt to clear snow from a crushed-rock or
gravel surface. This product is intended for use only on
paved surfaces.

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Service
Interval
Initially
Annually
If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could start the engine accidentally and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so
that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
Maintenance Procedure
Check the rotor control cable and the traction drive cable both initially and after
the first hour of operation; adjust them if necessary. Refer to Adjusting the Rotor
Control Cable on page 12 and to Adjusting the Traction Drive Cable on page 13.
Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
Check the rotor control cable and the traction drive cable. Adjust them if
necessary. Refer to Adjusting the Rotor Control Cable on page 12 and to
Adjusting the Traction Drive Cable on page 13.
Inspect the rotor blades and replace them if necessary. Replace the scraper
when you replace the rotor blades. Refer to Replacing the Rotor Blades on
page 13 and to Replacing the Scraper on page 14.
Inspect the scraper and replace it if necessary. If the rotor blades are partially or
completely worn, replace the rotor blades when you replace the scraper. Refer to
Replacing the Scraper on page 14 and to Replacing the Rotor Blades on
page 13.
Inspect the spark plug and check the gap; replace the spark plug if necessary.
Refer to Replacing the Spark Plug on page 15.
Inspect the drive belt and replace it if necessary. Refer to Replacing the Drive
Belt on page 15.
Check the pressure in the tires and inflate them to between 15 and 20 psi
(103 and 137 kPa). Refer to Checking the Tire Pressure on page 16.
Store the snowthrower properly. Refer to Storage on page 17.
Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
Caution
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In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and
moving parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force
when trying to operate frozen controls. If you have
difficulty operating any control or part, start the engine
and let it run for a few minutes.
After clearing the snow, let the engine run for a few
minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing. Shut off
the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove all ice and snow from the snowthrower.
With the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle several
times to prevent the recoil starter from freezing up.