Toro 30761 Operator's Manual

FORM NO. 3319–293

44” Snowthrower

for

PL118/120 and GM120

Model No. 30761 – 890001 & Up

Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your

safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Toro product. All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied

with your new product, so feel free to contact your local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service, genuine replacement parts, or other information you may require.

Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or the factory, always know the model and serial numbers of your product. These numbers will help the Service Dealer or Service Representative provide exact information about your specific product. You will find the model and serial number plate located in a unique place on the product as shown below.

and damage to the product. Although we design, produce and market safe, state-of-the-art products, you are responsible for using the product properly and safely. You are also responsible for training persons, who you allow to use the product, about safe operation.

The warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury, even death. DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.

DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions are not followed.

WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions are not followed.

CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not followed.

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1. Model and Serial Number Plate

For your convenience, write the product model and serial numbers in the space below.

Model No:

Serial No.

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product correctly. Reading this manual will help you and others avoid personal injury

The Toro Comany – 1997

Two other words are also used to highlight information. “Important” calls attention to special mechanical information and “Note” emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.

The left and right side of the machine is determined by sitting on the seat in the normal operator’s position.

Contents

Safety and Instruction Decals 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assembly 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loose Parts 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install Rear Weight Box 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install Reflectors 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install Valve Assembly 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install Discharge Chute 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install Spring Strap 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install the Snowthrower 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install Chute Crank 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page

Operation 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) 12. . . .

Implement Lift Lever 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjust Flow Control Valve 13. . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Service Interval Chart 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Greasing and Lubrication 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting Skids 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing Scraper Blade 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Storage 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety

Safety and Instruction Decals

Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.

ON SIDES OF DISCHARGE CHUTE

(Part No. 63–3740)

ON AUGER HOUSING

(Part No. 92–8019)

ON AUGER HOUSING

(Part No. 92–8652)

ON TOP BRACKET

(Part No. 63–3510)

ON AUGER HOUSING

(Part No. 63–2380)

Assembly

Loose Parts

Description Qty Use

Mounting bracket Weight box Weight box cover Bolt 1/2–13 x 1-1/4” (32 mm) Lock washer 1/2” (13 mm) Locknut 1/2–13 Wing nut Reflector

Valve assembly 1 Install in hydraulic system Carriage bolt 5/16–18 x 5/8” (16 mm)

Flat washer 5/16” (8 mm) Locknut 5/16–18

Spring strap Spring

Top bracket Bolt 1/4–20 x 3/4” (19 mm) Bottom bracket Crank assembly Cotter pin 1/8–3/4” (19 mm) Washer 3/8” (9 mm) Coupler Locknut 1-1/16–12 Roll pin 1/8 x 3/4” (19 mm)

1 1 1 4

Install weight box and reflectors

2 2 2 2

3 3

Install discharge chute to snowthrower

3 1

Install spring to gearbox

1 1

2 1 1 2

Install chute crank to steering tower

2 1 1 1

Bolt 3/8–16 x 2-1/2” (64 mm) Locknut 3/8–16 Belt

Operators Manual Parts Manual

4 4

Install snowthrower to traction unit frame

1 1

Read before operating

For ordering parts

Assembly

Install Rear Weight Box

POTENTIAL HAZARD

• When snowthrower is attached to the

traction unit, without additional weight, the traction unit becomes unstable.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

• Loss of traction and stability may cause

loss of control.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

• To ensure proper handling and safety

characteristics, rear weight box filled with sand or gravel or (4) rear weights must be attached to rear of traction unit.

• NEVER operate traction unit, equipped

with snowthrower, unless rear weight is installed.

1. On traction units with a weight mounted to rear

of machine, remove weight to expose rear weight box mounting holes.

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Figure 1

1. Mounting bracket

2. 1/2–13 x 1-1/4” (32 mm)

3. Lock washer 1/2” (13 mm)

4. Weight box

5. Cover

6. Wing nut

Install Reflectors

Remove backing from reflectors and stick them on back of the weight box.

2. On traction units without a weight, locate

mounting holes under TORO decal in rear frame. Cut away material to expose mounting holes.

Note: Insert box mounting screws through

bracket before mounting bracket to frame.

3. Secure mounting bracket to rear frame with (2)

1/2-13 x 1-1/4” (32 mm) bolts and 1/2” (13 mm) lock washers (Fig. 1).

4. Secure weight box to mounting bracket with (2)

1/2-13 x 1-1/4” bolts (previously inserted into bracket) and locknuts (Fig. 1).

5. Fill weight box with approximately 90–100 lbs.

of sand or gravel and install cover. Secure cover with (2) wing nuts (Fig. 1).

6. Torque fasteners to 75 ft. lbs. (102 N

m).

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Figure 2

1. Weight box 2. Reflector

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