Maintenance; Draining Gasoline; Lubricating Snowthrower - Toro 824 XL Power Throw 38084 Manuel De L'utilisateur

2. Loosen the (4) flange bolts securing both skids
to auger side plates (Fig. 16). Next, slide skids
down as far as possible so auger will be
supported as far from the level surface as skid
adjustment allows. Tighten flange bolts.

Maintenance

POTENTIAL HAZARD
If you leave the wire on the spark plug,
someone could accidentally start the engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Accidental starting of engine could
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Pull wire off spark plug and remove key
from switch before you do any
maintenance. Also push wire aside so it
does not accidentally contact spark plug.

Draining Gasoline

POTENTIAL HAZARD
Gasoline is highly flammable.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Gasoline can be ignited and cause serious
personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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.
DO NOT SMOKE a cigar, cigarette or pipe
when handling gasoline.
1. Pull wire off spark plug and make sure wire does
not contact plug accidentally (Fig. 25).
2. Close fuel shut–off valve located under fuel tank
(Fig. 21).
3. Place a clean drain pan under fuel shut–off
valve.
4. Loosen hose clamp securing fuel line to valve
and slide line off valve (Fig. 21).
5. Open valve by rotating valve to the right. This
allows fuel to flow into drain pan.
6. Reinstall fuel line and secure with hose clamp.
7. Reinstall spark plug wire and restart unit. Run
engine until it stops.

Lubricating Snowthrower

Lubricate moving parts of the snowthrower after
every 15 hours of operation.
1. Pull wire off spark plug and make sure wire does
not contact plug accidentally (Fig. 25).
2. Drain gasoline from fuel tank; refer to Draining
Gasoline, page 19.
3. Tip snowthrower forward onto auger housing
and block it so it cannot fall. Now, remove (8)
screws holding back and bottom covers in place
and remove covers (Fig. 28).
4. Lightly lubricate snowthrower with light oil as
shown in Figures 29 and 30. Wipe up any excess
oil.
5. Lightly grease axle gear (Fig. 29). Wipe up any
excess grease.
IMPORTANT: Do not get oil or grease on
rubber wheel or friction drive plate because
the wheel will slip and the rubber may
deteriorate.
6. Reinstall back and bottom covers with (8)
screws.
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