Toro 79360 Operator's Manual
FORM NO. 3318–825 Rev. A
Wheel
Horse
42” Snowthrower
for
Classic
Model No. 79360 – 7900001 & Up
Garden T
ractors
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
We 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
1
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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.
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.
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1. Model
For your convenience, write the product model and
serial numbers in the space below.
Model No:
Serial No.
and Serial Number Plate
The left and right side of the machine is determined
by sitting on the seat in the normal operator’s
position.
Printed in USA
The Toro Company – 1996
All Rights Reserved
Contents
Page
Safety and Instruction Decals 2.
Installation 5
Loose Parts 5
Assemble Housing7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Snowthrower to Tractor 8
Removing the Snowthrower 11
Operation 14
Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) 14
Attachment Lift Lever 15
Attachment Power Lift 15
Adjusting Dial-A-Height 16
Adjusting Discharge Chute16. . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for Throwing Snow 17
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Maintenance 18
Service Interval Chart 18
Greasing and Lubrication 19
Adjusting Skids20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reversing Scraper Blade 20
Adjusting Drive Chain Tension 21
Storage 21
Troubleshooting 22
Warranty
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Back Cover
1
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 BACK OF HOUSING
LEFT SIDE
(Part No. 86–5100)
ON BACK OF HOUSING
(Part No. 92–8652)
ON BACK OF CHUTE
LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE (2)
(Part No. 63–3740)
ON BACK OF HOUSING
LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE (2)
(Part No. 63–2380)
2
Installation
Loose
Parts
Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly.
DESCRIPTION QTY. USE
Housing
Frame with idlers
Bolt 3/8–16 x 1”
Locknut 3/8”
Pulley
Set screw 5/16–18 x 1/2”
Key
T
ension spring
T
op plate
Side plate
Carriage bolt 3/8–16 x 1”
W
asher 3/8”
Locknut 3/8”
1
1
4
4
1
2
1
1
1
2
9
9
9
Install frame and pulley
Install top and side plates
Discharge chute-Upper
Discharge chute-Lower
Deflector shield
Carriage bolt 5/16–18 x 3/4”
Carriage bolt 5/16–18 x 5/8”
W
asher 5/16”
Locknut 5/16”
Rotator assembly
Carriage bolt 5/16–18 x 1”
Pyramidal washer 5/16”
1
1
1
3
3
Install discharge chute and rotator assembly
7
7
1
1
1
3
Installation
DESCRIPTION QTY. USE
Snowthrower assembly
Lift tube
Lift rod
Spacer washer 3/4”
W
asher 5/8”
Hairpin cotter-large
Lift assist spring
Eyebolt
Locknut 3/8”
Belt
Crank handle
Handle support
Hairpin cotter-small
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Mount snowthrower to tractor
4
Installation
Assemble
Housing
1. Tip housing onto front and insert frame into
snowthrower with angle bend up (Fig. 1). Fasten
frame with (4) 3/8 x 1” bolts (heads to the
outside) and (4) 3/8” locknuts.
2. Install pulley so hub is flush with end of drive
shaft (Fig. 1) and secure with square key and (2)
square head set screws.
IMPORTANT: Key must be located under a
set scr
ew to be retained.
3. Install tension spring between frame and idler
arm (Fig. 1).
9
8
2
4
3
1
4. Rotate the housing down and position top plate
outside top flange of housing. Secure with (3)
3/8 x 1” carriage bolts (heads on inside) (3) 3/8”
washers and (3) 3/8” locknuts (Fig. 2).
5. Position side plates outside housing side flanges,
with cutting edges parallel to side of housing,
and secure with (6) 3/8 x 1” carriage bolts (heads
on inside), (6) 3/8” washer and (6) 3/8” locknuts
(Fig. 2).
1
5
6
1. Top
plate
2.
Carriage bolt 3/8 x 1”
3. W
asher 3/8”
4
Figure 2
4.
Locknut 3/8”
5.
Side plate
6.
Cutting edge
3
2
5
4
3
2
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7
1. Housing
2. Frame
3. Bolt
3/8 x 1”
4.
Locknut 3/8”
5.
Pulley hub
Figure 1
5
6. Key
7.
Set screw
8. Spring
9.
Idler arm
6
m–2786
6. Assemble upper dischar
ge chute section outside
and on top of lower section (2) 5/16 x 5/8” with
bolts (heads on inside), (2) 5/16” washers and
(2) 5/16” locknuts (Fig. 3).
1
3
4
2
1. Upper
2.
3.
section
Lower section
Carriage bolt 5/16 x 5/8”
Figure 3
5
4. W
asher 5/16”
5.
Locknut 5/16”
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5
Installation
7. Install discharge chute and deflector shield onto
housing with (3) 5/16 x 3/4” carriage bolts
(heads to inside), (3) 5/16’ washers and (3) 5/16”
locknuts (Fig. 4).
1
1. Discharge
2.
Deflector shield
3.
Carriage bolt 5/16 x 3/4”
chute
23
Figure 4
4. W
5.
4
asher 5/16”
Locknut 5/16”
5
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8. Install discharge chute rotator assembly into slot
in housing with (3) 5/16 x 1” carriage bolt (head
to top), (3) 5/16” pyramidal washer and (3)
5/16”locknut (Fig. 5).
Installing
Snowthrower to
Tractor
POTENTIAL
• When snowthrower is attached to the
tractor, without additional weight, the
tractor may become unstable.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Loss of traction and stability may cause
loss of tractor control.
HOW TO AV
• NEVER operate tractor, equipped with
snowthrower, unless 100lb rear wheel
weights are installed.
1. Install lift tube to housing with 5/8” flat washer
and hairpin cotter (Fig. 6).
HAZARD
OID THE HAZARD
9. Adjust rotator assembly so that worm gear is at
right angle with chute, the teeth mesh fully and
the chute turns freely. tighten locknut securely.
5
1. Rotator
2.
3.
assembly
Carriage bolt 5/16 x 1”
Pyramidal washer 5/16”
1
3
Figure 5
4.
Locknut 5/16”
5. W
orm gear
2
4
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1. Lift
2. W
tube
asher 5/8”
2
Figure 6
3
3.
Hairpin cotter–large
1
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6
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