Toro 79361 Operator's Manual
FORM NO. 3318–826
Wheel Horse
44” Snowthrower
for
Garden Tractors
Model No. 79361 – 6900001 & 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
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.
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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 and Serial Number Plate
For your convenience, write the product model and
serial numbers in the space below.
Model No:
Serial No.
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
Contents
Safety and Instruction Decals 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assemble Snowthrower 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Snowthrower to Tractor 7. . . . . . . . .
Removing the Snowthrower 11. . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) 15. . . .
Attachment Lift Lever 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attachment Power Lift 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Dial-A-Height 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page
Page
Adjusting Discharge Chute 17. . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for Throwing Snow 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Interval Chart 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing and Lubrication 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Skids 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Scraper Blade 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Drive Chain Tension 22. . . . . . . . .
Replace Drive Belt 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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
(Part No. 92–8652)
RIGHT SIDE
ON BACK OF CHUTE
LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE (2)
(Part No. 94–8079)
ON BACK OF HOUSING
LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE (2)
(Part No. 63–2380)
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Assembly
Loose Parts
Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly.
DESCRIPTION QTY. USE
Housing
Frame
Bolt 3/8–16 x 1”
Locknut 3/8”
Spring
Drive chain
Chain cover
Bolt 1/4–20 x 1/2”
Rotor assembly
Carriage bolt 5/16–18 x 1”
Discharge chute-upper section
Discharge chute-lower section
Discharge cover
Carriage bolt 5/16–18 x 5/8”
Carriage bolt 5/16–18 x 3/4”
Washer 5/16”
Locknut 5/16”
1
1
6
6
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
5
6
Install frame and pulley
Install rotator and discharge chute assembly
Belt guard bracket
Bolt 3/8–16 x 2”
Locknut 3/8”
Anti-sway bracket
Clevis pin
Belt cover
Washer 3/8”
Hairpin cotter
1
2
2
1
Install belt guard and anti-sway brackets
1
1
2
3
3
Assembly
DESCRIPTION QTY. USE
Snowthrower assembly
Lift link
Lift rod
Lift assist spring
Adjustable link
Clevis pin
Washer 9/32”
Hairpin cotter
Lift spring
Retainers
Belt
Crank handle
Handle support
Clevis pin-locking
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
Mount snowthrower to tractor
8
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
Assembly
Assemble Snowthrower
1. Place drive chain behind, not on, gearbox drive
sprocket (Fig. 1).
2
1
7
m–2581
Figure 1
1. Drive sprocket 2. Drive chain
2. Remove cross bar from frame, secured by (2)
bolts and lock washers (Fig. 2). Slide frame into
housing and secure with cross bar, bolts and lock
washers, previously removed and
(6) 3/8 x 1” bolts (heads to the inside) and (4)
3/8” locknuts (Fig. 2).
3. Hook long end of spring between frame bolt and
idler pulley bellcrank (Fig. 2).
4. Place drive chain on gearbox and large sprockets
(Fig. 3).
IMPORTANT: Check that sprockets are in
line with each other. If not, loosen set screws
and align.
5. Adjust chain tension block so chain deflects
3/8”to 5/8” between sprockets (Fig. 3).
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten chain or
excessive wear will occur.
6. Install chain cover with (2) 1/4 x 1/2” bolts
(Fig. 3).
5
3
2
1. Chain
2. Large sprocket
3. Tension block
1
Figure 3
4. Chain cover
5. Bolt 1/4 x 1/2”
4
m–2583
4
1
1. Frame
2. Cross bar
3. Bolt and lock washer
4. Bolt 3/8 x 1” and Locknut
3/8”
7
5
23
6
m–2582
Figure 2
5. Spring
6. Frame bolt
7. Bellcrank
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Assembly
7. Install discharge chute rotator assembly into slot
in housing with 5/16 x 1” carriage bolt (head to
top) and 5/16” locknut (Fig. 4).
8. 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.
1
2
1
3
m–2584
Figure 4
1. Rotator assembly
2. Carriage bolt 5/16 x 1”
3. Locknut 5/16”
10. Install discharge chute assembly and cover onto
housing with (3) 5/16 x 3/4” carriage bolts
(heads to inside), (3) 5/16” washers and (3)
5/16” locknuts (Fig. 6).
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1. Discharge chute cover
2. Carriage bolt 5/16 x 3/4”
Figure 6
3. Washer 5/16”
4. Locknut 5/16”
3
4
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9. Assemble upper discharge chute section outside
and on top of lower section with (2) 5/16 x 5/8”
carriage bolts (heads on inside), (2) 5/16”
washers and (2) 5/16” locknuts (Fig. 5).
1
3
4
2
1. Upper section
2. Lower section
3. Carriage bolt 5/16 x 5/8”
5
Figure 5
4. Washer 5/16”
5. Locknut 5/16”
1290
6
Assembly
Install Snowthrower to Tractor
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• 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 AVOID THE HAZARD
• NEVER operate tractor, equipped with
snowthrower, unless 100lb rear wheel
weights are installed.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake,
and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the
engine. Remove the key.
4. Slide anti-sway bracket into guide slot in the
front of the belt guard bracket and secure to
frame with clevis pin and hairpin cotter (Fig.
3
2
4
1. Anti-sway bracket
2. Guide
1
Figure 8
3. Clevis pin
4. Hairpin cotter
m–2588
5. Position tractor over rear of snowthrower frame.
Open mid-mount hitch and lift frame rod into
hitch. Close and lock hitch (Fig. 9).
2. Remove the belt cover; refer to tractor
Operator’s Manual.
3. Install belt guard bracket to tractor frame with
(2) 3/8 x 2” bolts and 3/8” locknuts (Fig. 7).
1
2
m–2587
1. Belt guard bracket
2. Bolt 3/8 x 2”
3
Figure 7
3. Locknut 3/8”
1
2
m–2585
Figure 9
1. Mid–mount hitch 2. Frame rod
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