Securing The Chute Deflector; Checking The Tire Pressure; Before Starting; Filling The Engine With Oil - Toro 38078 Operator's Manual

Figure 11
1. Chute control bracket and
rod
2. Apply No. 2 general purpose grease to the worm gear.
3. Loosely mount the worm gear and bracket to the
mounting flange with a bolt, pyramidal washer, and
locknut (Fig. 12).
4. Slide the worm gear into the teeth of the chute
retaining ring and tighten the locknut (Fig. 12).
Figure 12
1. Worm gear and bracket
2. Bolt, pyramidal washer,
and locknut
5. Tighten the locknut that secures the chute control
bracket (Fig. 11).
6. Check the operation of the chute control rod. If the
chute control binds, apply a light coat of grease to the
worm gear and move it slightly outward.

Securing the Chute Deflector

1. Pivot the deflector upward and back until the deflector
stop passes over the lip on the top of the chute.
2. Secure the left side of the deflector to the discharge
chute using parts as illustrated in Figure 13.
Ensure that you position the rubber washer and friction
plate between the chute and deflector, and that the
friction plate tabs fit into holes in deflector.
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2. Capscrew and locknut
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3. Mounting flange
1. Chute
2. Deflector
3. Carriage bolt
4. Rubber washer
Note:
The concave side of the curved washers go against
the large flat washers.
3. Tighten the nuts on both sides of the deflector. Do not
overtighten the nuts.

Checking the Tire Pressure

Check the pressure of the tires because they are
over–inflated at the factory for shipping. Reduce the
pressure equally in both tires to between 7 and 15 psi
(48 and 103 kPa).

Before Starting

Filling the Engine with Oil

The engine comes from the factory with only a few
ounces of oil in the crankcase. Before starting the engine,
add oil. The crankcase holds 26 ounces (0.77 liters) of
oil; however, because there is some oil in the crankcase,
do not add the full amount at one time. Gradually add the
oil according to the following procedure:
1. Clean the area around the dipstick (Fig. 14).
2. Remove the dipstick from the crankcase (Fig. 14).
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Figure 13
5. Friction plate
6. Large flat washer
7. Curved washer
8. Locknut