Maintenance; Lubricating The Snowthrower - Toro 38026 Operator's Manual

• To shave down large banks of snow, lift the
snowthrower by the primary and secondary handles
(Fig. 9) and place the snowthrower on the bank. Let
the weight of the snowthrower shave down the bank in
a back-and-forth motion.
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Figure 9
1. Primary handle
• When clearing steps, hold the snowthrower by the
primary and secondary handles and use a swinging or
sweeping motion.
Warning
When using the secondary handle, never direct
the snow discharge chute at the operator or
bystanders. The snowthrower can throw objects
and cause serious personal injury.
When using the secondary handle, always turn the
discharge chute in the opposite direction from
where you or bystanders are standing.
• Keep the extension cord clear of obstructions, sharp
objects, and all moving parts. Do not pull sharply on
cord or abuse it in any manner. Frequently inspect the
extension cord for damage that may result in an
electric shock. If the extension cord becomes
damaged, replace it.
• In cold and snowy weather conditions, some controls
and moving parts may freeze. Therefore, when any
control becomes difficult to operate, stop the motor,
disconnect the extension cord, and check for frozen
parts. Do not use excessive force when trying to
operate frozen controls. Free all the controls and
moving parts before operating.
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2. Secondary handle
• When operating the snowthrower, keep the wheels
1 inch (2.5 cm) off the pavement by tipping the
snowthrower forward. This helps prevent the snow
from building up on the wheels.
• After clearing the snow, let the motor run for a few
minutes so that moving parts don't freeze. Then shut
off the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
wipe the ice and snow off the snowthrower. Rotate the
chute crank several times to remove the snow.

Maintenance

Important All electrical repairs should be performed
only by an Authorized Service Dealer.
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
snowthrower by standing in the normal operating position.
Warning
If the extension cord is plugged into the
snowthrower, someone could accidentally operate
snowthrower while you are performing
maintenance on it, causing serious personal
injury.
Disconnect the extension cord before you perform
any maintenance.

Lubricating the Snowthrower

You do not need to lubricate the snowthrower; all the
bearings were lubricated at the factory for the life of the
snowthrower.
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