Toro 79253 Operator's Manual

Form No. 3324-747 Rev B

48 Blade

Wheel Horse Lawn and Garden Tractor Attachment

Model No. 79253—210000001 and Up

Operator ’s Manual

Domestic English (EN)

Contents

Page

Contents 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setup 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loose Parts 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assembling the Blade 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Up the Tractor 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Blade 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing the Blade 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Raising and Lowering the Blade 10. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting Dial-A-Height 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Blade Angle 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Blade Trip Springs 11. . . . . . . . . . . .

Tips for Using the Blade 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recommended Maintenance Schedule 11. . . . . . . .

Greasing and Lubrication 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reversing the Scraper Blade 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Storage 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly. The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe products, you are responsible for operating the product properly and safely.

Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.

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Figure 1

1. Model and serial number plate

Write the product model and serial numbers in the space below:

Model No.

Serial No.

This manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury and 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 you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

This manual uses two other words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note: emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.

 2001 by The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

Printed in the USA

Setup

Loose Parts

Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly.

DESCRIPTION QTY. USE

Blade assembly Rod Control rod Cotter pin, 1/8 x 1 in. Frame assembly Bolt, 3/4 x 3-3/4 in. Locknut, 3/4 in.

Front hitch assembly Carriage bolt, 3/8 x 1 in. Locknut, 3/8 in.

Rear hitch assembly Bolt, 1/2 x 1-1/4 in. Locknut, 1/2 in.

Lift plate Trunnion Lift rod Washer, 9/16 in. Hairpin cotter, large Hairpin cotter, medium Locknut, 3/8 in. Bolt, 3/8 x 1 in. Cotter pin, 3/16 x 1–1/4 in. Washer

1 1 1 2 1 1 1

1 4 4

1 3 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 1 1

Assembling the blade

Installing the front hitch

Installing the rear hitch

Installing the blade assembly

Control handle assembly Pivot bolt, 1/2 x 1 in. Jam nut, 1/2 in. Hairpin cotter, large Cable clip Bolt, 1/4 x 1 in. Locknut, 1/4 Cable Cable bracket Cotter pin, 1-1/4 in

1 1 1 1 3 3 3 1 1 1

Installing the control handle

Spindle stop Self tapping bolt, 5/16 x 3/4 in.

2 2

Installing the steering stops

Assembling the Blade

1. Lift and rotate the channel and trip spring assembly so

that the holes align with the lower blade mounts.

2. Slide the rod through the holes and secure with two

1 in. (25 mm) cotter pins (Fig. 2).

Note: If you have difficulty sliding the rod through the holes, partially remove the upper rod and use a hammer to drive the rod through. Then, install the upper rod.

3. Bend the ends of the cotter pins to secure the rod.

1. Channel

2. Rod

Figure 2

3. Cotter pin, 1/8 x 1 in. (25 mm)

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Figure 3

1. Control r o d

2. 1/2 in. (13 mm) hole

3. Cotter pin, 1/8 x 1 in. (25 mm)

5. Insert a 1/8 x 1 in. (25 mm) cotter pin through the hole

in the rod and bend the ends of the pin (Fig. 3).

6. Apply general purpose grease to the pivot area of the

frame and channel.

7. Slide the channel between the frame mount and secure

it with a 3/4-16 x 3-3/4 in. (95 mm) bolt and a 3/4 in. locknut (Fig. 4).

Note: Insert the bolt up from the underside of the frame (Fig. 4).

4. Insert the end of the control rod without the welded

washer through the 1/2 in. (13 mm) hole in the bottom plate of the channel (Fig. 3).

Important Do not tighten the nut and bolt excessively,

thereby causing binding on the channel as it pivots from side to side.

4. Install four 3/8-16 x 1 in. (25 mm) carriage bolts into

keyhole slots in axle bracket (Fig. 5).

5. Install the muffler shield.

6. Place the front hitch onto the tractor, securing it with

four 3/8 in. locknuts and the previously removed E-ring (Fig. 5).

Installing the Rear Hitch

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Figure 4

1. Channel

2. Grease here

3. Bolt, 3/4-16 x 3-3/4 in. (95 mm)

4. Locknut, 3/4 in.

Setting Up the Tractor

Installing the Front Hitch

1. Remove the E–ring and all washers except one thick

washer from the front axle pivot pin of the tractor (Fig. 5).

1. Install the rear mounting plate\blade bracket assembly

under and inside the rear frame member with the short tongue rearward (Fig. 6), securing it with three 1/2 x 1-1/4 in. bolts and 1/2 in. locknuts in the holes in frame side members and the tractor hitch forward hole (Fig. 6).

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Figure 6

1. Plate\blade bracket assembly

2. Bolt, 1/2 x 1-1/4 in.

3. Lock nut, 1/2 in.

Installing the Blade

Figure 5

1. E-ring

2. Thick washer (existing)

3. Axle pivot

4. Front hitch

2. Discard the unused washers.

3. Remove the muffler shield.

5. Carriage bolt, 3/8-16 x 1 in. (25 mm)

6. Locknut, 3/8 in.

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Installing the Blade Assembly

1. Position the blade on a level surface with space behind

it for the tractor.

2. Park the tractor over the blade with the frame between

wheels.

3. Set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the

ignition key.

4. Open the latch levers on the rear attachment plate and

lift the frame to position the frame mount into the open slots.

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