Changing the Engine Oil
1
Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours, after
every 25 operating hours, and at the end of the
snowthrowing season. If possible, run the engine just
before changing the oil because warm oil flows better and
carries more contaminants.
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Figure 33
1.
0.030 in. (0.76 mm)
1.
2.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that
the wire does not contact the spark plug (Fig. 17).
7.
Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to
15
ft.-lb. (20.4 N m). If you do not have a torque
3.
Clean the area around the oil drain plug (Fig. 32).
wrench, tighten the plug firmly.
8.
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
2
1
Emptying the Fuel Tank
1.
2.
3.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 17)
Close the fuel shutoff valve (Fig. 19).
m-4036
Figure 32
1.
Oil drain plug
2. Drain extension
Danger
4.
Slide an oil drain pan under the drain extension and
remove the oil drain plug.
Gasoline is highly flammable; it can ignite and
cause serious personal injury.
5.
6.
7.
Drain the oil.
•
•
Drain gasoline outdoors.
Drain gasoline from a cold engine only.
• Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.
• Do not drain gasoline near any open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark.
Install the oil drain plug.
Fill the crankcase with oil. Refer to Filling the Engine
Crankcase with Oil on page 12.
8.
9.
Wipe up any spilled oil.
•
Do not smoke a cigar, a cigarette, or a pipe when
handling gasoline.
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
4.
5.
Place a clean drain pan under the fuel shutoff valve.
Replacing the Spark Plug
Loosen the hose clamp that secures the fuel line to the
valve and slide the fuel line off the fuel shutoff valve
(Fig. 19).
Use a Champion RJ-19LM or equivalent spark plug.
Install a new plug after every 100 operating hours.
1.
2.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
6. Open the fuel shutoff valve and allow the fuel to drain
out of the fuel tank into the drain pan.
Clean any debris from around the base of the spark
plug.
7. Install the fuel line onto the fuel shutoff valve and
secure it with a hose clamp.
3.
4.
5.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 17).
Remove the spark plug.
8.
9.
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Start the snowthrower and run the engine until it stops.
Repeat this step 2 more times to ensure that the fuel
tank and the carburetor are empty.
Examine the spark plug and replace it if it is cracked,
fouled, dirty, or if the electrodes are worn.
Important
Do not clean the electrodes because grit
could enter the cylinder and damage the engine.
6.
Set the gap between the electrodes on the spark plug at
0.030 in. (0.76 mm) as shown in Figure 33.
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| Categories | Snow Blower Manuals, Toro Snow Blower |
|---|---|
| Tags | Toro 38053, Toro 521, Toro 824 Power Throw |
| Model Number | 38053 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| Download File |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Serial Number | 230000001 - 230999999 |
| Product Name | 824 Power Throw Snowthrower |
| Product Brand | Toro. Customer Service Representatives are available by phone:
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (CDT) - Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CDT) - Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CDT)
Canada 1-888-225-4886 USA 1-888-384-9939, Snow Blower |
| Product Type | Snowthrower |
| Product Series | Snowthrower, Two Stage Intermediate Frame |
| Swath | 24 inch |
| Discharge | Two Stage |
| Engine Manufacturer | Tecumseh |
| Engine Motor Model # | HMSK80-155645W |
| Engine Motor Size | 8 hp |
| Engine Motor Type | 4 Cycle CARB2, EPA2 |
| Transmission Speed | 5 Forward/2 Reverse |
| Transmission Type | Friction Disc |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | toro.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Toro Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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