Checking The Engine Oil Level; Checking The Traction Cable; Checking For Loose Hardware - Toro 38700 Service Manual

SPECIFICATIONS & MAINTENANCE

Checking the Engine Oil Level

SERVICE INTERVAL
Before each use or daily.
Engine Oil Type: Toro 4–Cycle Premium Engine Oil
1. Turn off the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop. Make sure the unit is on a level surface.
2. Check the oil level once the engine is cold.
3. Clean the area around the dipstick. Remove
the dipstick and wipe the oil off. Insert the
dipstick according to the engine manufacturer's
recommendations. Remove the dipstick and read the
oil level.
4. If the oil level is low, wipe off the area around the
oil fill cap, remove the cap and fill to the Full mark
on the dipstick. Toro 4-Cycle Premium Engine Oil is
recommended; refer to the Engine Owner's manual
for an acceptable alternative.
NOTE
Do not overfill.
NOTE
Do not operate the engine with the oil level below the
Low or Add mark on the dipstick, or over the Full mark.
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Checking the Traction Cable

SERVICE INTERVAL
After the first 2 hours, Yearly.
1. Turn off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove the spark plug wire(s).
2. With the traction lever disengaged, check the pin
in the elongated slot in the left side of the machine
above the tire (Fig. 004). There should be a gap
of 1/4" (6 mm) from the front of the slot to the front
edge of the pin. If adjustment is necessary, see
"Adjusting the Traction Cable" (page 2-10).
A. Pin
B. 1/4" (6 mm)

Checking for Loose Hardware

SERVICE INTERVAL
Before each use or daily.
1. Turn off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove the spark plug wire(s).
2. Visually inspect the machine for any loose hardware
or any other possible problem. Tighten the hardware
or correct the problem before operating.
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A
Fig. 004