Toro 3.80E+13 manual Maintenance, Replacing the Rotor, Lubricating the Snowthrower

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the snowthrower by standing in the normal operating position.

Replacing the Rotor

1.Remove the 3 screws that secure the right side cover and the skid to the snowthrower frame (Fig. 13).

Warning

If the extension cord is plugged into the snowthrower and the key is in the handle, 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. Hold the key down, turn it clockwise and remove it from the handle.

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.

Replacing the Scraper

The scraper is located at the bottom of the rotor housing as shown in Figure 12.

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Figure 12

1. Scraper 2. Screw

1.Remove the 2 screws that secure the scraper to the snowthrower (Fig. 12).

2.Install the new scraper and fasten it securely with 2 screws.

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		Figure 13
1.	Right side cover	3. Skid
2.	Screw

2.Using a 3/8-in. Allen wrench, turn the rotor shaft clockwise (left-hand thread) while holding the rotor (Fig. 14).

Note: You may need to tap the Allen wrench with a hammer to loosen the rotor shaft. Wedge a stick or a hammer handle in the rotor to prevent it from rotating.

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Figure 14

1. Rotor shaft 2. Rotor

Note: If you cannot remove the rotor shaft by holding the rotor, remove the left side cover and the skid (Fig. 15). Hold the hex nut with a 7/8-in. wrench while unscrewing the rotor shaft (Fig. 16).

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	Figure 15
1. Left side cover	2. Skid

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