Caution
If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could accidently start the engine 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.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
2. Move the snowthrower to a level surface.
3.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that
the wire does not contact the spark plug (Fig. 24).
Every time you use the snowthrower, first ensure that the
oil level is between the Add and the Full marks on the
dipstick.
2
3
1.
2.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Move the snowthrower to a level surface to ensure an
accurate oil level reading.
3.
4.
Clean around the dipstick (Fig. 12).
1
Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out (Fig. 12).
5.
6.
Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
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Install the dipstick into the filler neck, then remove it.
Figure 24
Note: To ensure an accurate oil level reading, you must
fully install the dipstick.
1.
2.
Dipstick
3. Spark-plug wire
Fuel tank cap
7.
8.
Read the oil level on the dipstick.
4.
Clean the area around the pipe plug (Fig. 25).
If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick,
slowly pour only enough oil into the filler hole to raise
the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick.
Note: Use only a high-quality, SAE 5W–30 or SAE 10
weight detergent oil that has the American Petroleum
Institute (API) service classification SF, SG, SH, or SJ.
For extremely cold conditions (below 0°F or –18°C),
use 0W–30 weight detergent oil that has the American
Petroleum Institute (API) service classification SF, SG,
SH, or SJ.
1
Figure 25
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Important
Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and
1.
Pipe plug
run the engine; engine damage will result. Drain the excess
oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads Full.
5.
Remove the pipe plug from the gearbox (Fig. 25).
9.
Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap
clockwise until it is tight.
6. Check the oil level in the gearbox. The oil should be at
the point of overflowing in the filler opening.
Checking the Auger Gearbox
Oil Level
7. If the oil level is low, add GL-5 or GL-6, SAE 85–95
EP transmission oil to the gearbox until the point of
overflow. Do not use synthetic gear oil.
Check the oil level in the auger gearbox initially, after
every 10 operating hours, and when you remove the
snowthrower from annual storage.
8. Install the pipe plug in the gearbox.
9.
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
1.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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| Categories | Snow Blower Manuals, Toro Snow Blower |
|---|---|
| Tags | Toro 38543, Toro 824 Power Shift |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Serial Number | 230000001 - 230999999 |
| Product Name | 38543 |
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| Product Type | Snowthrower |
| Product Series | Two Stage Power Shift |
| Swath | 24 inch |
| Discharge | Two Stage |
| Engine Manufacturer | Tecumseh |
| Engine Oil Type | 24 oz. (.7l) 5w-30 or 10w / API SH or higher |
| Gearbox Lubricant | Auger 4.5 oz. (133ml) SAE 90 Gl-5 or 6 / Trans. 14.5 oz. (411.8 gm) Lubriplate Mag 1 |
| Engine Motor Model # | HMSK80-155645W |
| Engine Motor Size | 8 hp |
| Engine Motor Type | 4 Cycle CARB2, EPA2 |
| Transmission Speed | 4 Forward/2 Reverse |
| Transmission Type | Gear |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | toro.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Toro Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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