Toro 79362 Operator's Manual

Form No. 3326–600 Rev B

42in Snowthrower

Wheel Horse Classic Garden Tractor Attachment

79362—220000001 & Up

Operator ’s Manual

Domestic English (EN)

Contents

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

Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Snowthrower Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preparation 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance and Storage 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Toro Snowthrower Safety 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety and Instruction Decals 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loose Parts 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assembling the Housing 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Top and Side Plates 7. . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Discharge Chute and

Rotator Assembly 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Snowthrower to Tractor 9. . . . . . . . .

Installing the Snowthrower Belt 10. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) 11. . . . . . . . .

Operating the Attachment Lift Lever 11. . . . . . . . .

Operating the Attachment Power Lift 12. . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Dial-A-Height 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting Discharge Chute 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing the Snowthrower 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Snowthrower Operating Tips 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recommended Maintenance Schedule 15. . . . . . . .

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

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

Reversing the Scraper Blade 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing the Snowthrower Belt 17. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Drive Chain Tension 19. . . . . . . . . . .

Storage 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction

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Figure 1

1. Location o f the model and serial numbers

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.

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 NO TAG illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.

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

Safety

Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with the safety instructions in the traction unit operator ’s manual and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death.

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Danger

Contact with the rotating impeller/auger can cause severe injury or death.

• Stay away from the discharge and auger

openings while operating the snowthrower.

• Keep your hands, feet, and any other part of

your body or clothing away from concealed, moving, or rotating parts.

• Use a stick, not your hand, to remove

obstructions from the discharge chute or auger housing.

• Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and

inspecting the snowthrower and before unclogging the discharge chute, stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove the key.

Warning

• The operation of any powered machine can result in

foreign objects being thrown into the eyes. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair.

Operation

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or

crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.

• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove

the wire(s) from the spark plug(s), thoroughly inspect the snowthrower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snowthrower.

• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the

engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

Stones and other foreign objects can be picked up and thrown. This can cause serious personal injury to operator or bystanders.

• Keep the work area free of all objects that

could be thrown by the rotor blades.

• Keep all children and pets away from area of

operation.

General Snowthrower Safety

The following instructions have been adapted from the ANSI/OPEI and ISO standards.

Preparation

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to

be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

• Do not operate the equipment without wearing

adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.

• Adjust the auger housing height to clear gravel or

crushed rock surface.

• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the

engine is running, except when specifically recommended by Toro.

• Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures

before starting to clear snow.

• Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating

position, before unclogging the auger/impeller housing or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.

• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain

the auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine.

• Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise

extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

• Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards,

plates, or other safety protective devices in place.

• Never operate the snow thrower near glass enclosures,

automobiles, window wells, drop-offs, and the like without proper adjustment of the snow discharge angle. Keep children and pets away.

• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to

clear snow at too fast a rate.

• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on

slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when moving in reverse.

• Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone

in front of the unit.

• Disengage power to the auger/impeller when the

snowthrower is transported or not in use.

• Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility

or light.

Maintenance and Storage

• Check fasteners at frequent intervals for proper

tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

• Always refer to the operator’s manual for important

details if the snowthrower is to be stored for an extended period.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as

necessary.

• Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to

prevent freeze-up of the auger/impeller.

Toro Snowthrower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the ANSI or ISO standards.

• The rotating auger/impeller or rotor blades can cut

off or injure fingers or hands. Stay in the operator’s

position and away from the discharge opening while operating the snowthrower. Keep your face hands,

feet, and any other part of your body or clothing away from concealed, moving, or rotating parts.

• To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase

only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories to keep the Toro all Toro. Do not use will fit

replacement parts and accessories as they could cause a safety hazard.

• Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and inspecting

the snowthrower, and before unclogging the discharge chute, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Also, pull the wire(s) off of the spark plug(s) and keep it away from the plug(s) to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine.

• Use a stick, not your hands to remove obstructions

from the discharge chute.

• Before leaving the operator ’s position, stop the engine,

remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.

• Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could possibly

get caught in moving parts.

• If a shield, safely device, or decal is damaged,

illegible, or lost, repair or replace it before beginning operation. Also, tighten any loose fasteners.

• Do not use the snowthrower on a roof.

• Perform only those maintenance instructions described

in this manual. Before performing any maintenance, service, or adjustment, stop the engine, remove the key and pull the wire(s) from the spark plug(s), keeping it away from the plug(s) to prevent someone form accidentally starting the engine. If major repairs are ever needed, contact your Authorized Toro Service Dealer.

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.

86–5100

63–2380

92–8652

86–5100

94–8079

Installation

Loose Parts

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

DESCRIPTION QTY. USE

Housing Frame with idlers Bolt, 3/8 x 1 in. Locknut, 3/8 in. Pulley Set screw, 5/16 x 1/2 in. Square key Tension spring

Top plate Side plate Carriage bolt, 3/8 x 1 in. Washer, 3/8 in. Locknut, 3/8 in.

Discharge chute-Upper Discharge chute-Lower Deflector shield Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 3/4 in. Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 5/8 in. Washer, 5/16 in. Locknut, 5/16 in. Rotator assembly Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 1 in. Pyramidal washer, 5/16 in.

1 1 4 4 1 2 1 1

1 2 9 9 9

1 1 1 3 3 7 7 1 1 1

Assembling the housing

Installing the top and side plates

Installing the discharge chute and rotator assembly

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