Checking the Auger Gearbox
Oil Level
Service Interval: Yearly—Check the auger gearbox oil
and add oil if necessary.
Figure 50
1.
2.
Move the snowthrower to a level surface.
1.
Oil drain cap
Clean the area around the pipe plug (Figure 49).
2.
Slide an oil drain pan under the drain extension and
remove the oil drain cap.
3.
Drain the oil.
Note: Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
4.
5.
Install the oil drain cap.
Fill the crankcase with oil. Refer to Filling the
Engine Crankcase with Oil.
Figure 49
Lubricating the Hex Shaft
3.
4.
Remove the pipe plug from the gearbox.
Service Interval: Yearly
Check the oil level in the gearbox. The oil should be
at the point of overflowing at the filler opening.
Lightly lubricate the hex shaft yearly with automotive
engine oil (Figure 51).
5.
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.
Note: Do not use synthetic oil.
6.
Install the pipe plug in the gearbox.
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 2 hours
Yearly
Figure 51
If possible, run the engine just before changing the
oil because warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants.
1.
2.
Hex shaft
3. Rubber wheel
Aluminum friction plate
Max. fill: 26 oz. (0.77 l), type: automotive detergent
oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ,
SL, or higher.
Important: Do not get oil on the rubber wheel
or the aluminum friction drive plate because the
traction drive will slip (Figure 51).
•
•
For temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use SAE 30W.
For temperatures between 0°F and 32°F (-18°C to
1.
2.
Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank.
Tip the snowthrower forward onto its auger housing
and block it so that it cannot fall.
0°C),
use SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W.
•
For air temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), use
SAE 0W30.
3.
Remove the back cover (Figure 52).
1.
Clean the area around the oil drain cap (Figure 50).
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| Categories | Snow Blower Manuals, Toro Snow Blower |
|---|---|
| Tags | Toro 38630, Toro Power Max 828LXE |
| Model Number | 38630 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| Download File |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Serial Number | 270000001 - 270999999 |
| Product Name | Toro Power Max 828 LXE Snowthrower |
| Product Brand | Toro. Customer Service Representatives are available by phone:
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Canada 1-888-225-4886 USA 1-888-384-9939, Snow Blower |
| Product Type | Snowthrower |
| Product Series | Two Stage Power Max |
| Swath | 28 inch |
| Discharge | Two Stage |
| Engine Manufacturer | Tecumseh |
| Engine Oil Type | 26 oz. (.8l) 5w-30 or 10w / API SH or higher |
| Gearbox Lubricant | 4.5 oz. (133ml) SAE 90 GL5 or higher |
| Engine Motor Model # | LH318SA-156563H |
| Engine Motor Type | 4 Cycle CARB2, EPA2 |
| Transmission Speed | 6 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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