Form No. 3329-283 48in Snow Blade TimeCutter Z Riding Mower Attachment Model No. 79216—Serial No. 230000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Register your product at www.Toro.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loose Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assembling the Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing the Traction Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Snow Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . .
Installation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position of the traction unit. Loose Parts Description Qty.
Removing the Mower 7. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer at the mower leveling brackets (Fig. 3) on each side of the mower. Note: Retain all parts for installing the mower on the traction unit in the future. 8. Slide the brackets off of the mounting pin. 9. Slide the mower rearward and remove the mower belt from the engine pulley. 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control (PTO). 10. Slide the mower out from underneath the tractor. 2.
4. Attach the skids to both sides of the blade with 4 carriage bolts (3/8 x 1 inch), flat washers (3/8 inch), and locknuts (3/8 inch) (Fig. 5). 5 3 7 2, 3, 4 1 1 4 m–5559 Figure 5 1. Skid 2. Carriage bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch 8 2 m–5567 3. Flat washer, 3/8 inch 4. Locknut, 3/8 inch 6 Figure 6 1. 2. 3. 4. Note: Use the slotted holes to position the skid height according to what type of surface you will be plowing.
Preparing the Traction Unit 6. Remove the front bolt and nut in the base of the gas tank plate and set aside (Fig. 9). 1. Move the lift lever into the lowest position to install the lift arm (Fig. 7). 7. Remove the upper screw in the gas tank plate and discard (Fig. 9). 1 4 3 2 1 5 m–6421 m–7050 Figure 7 Figure 9 1. Lift lever 1. Tractor frame 2. Gas tank plate 3. Front bolt 2.
12. Secure the rear spring mount to the gas tank plate using a bolt (1/4 x 3/4 inch) and lock nut (1/4 inch) (Fig. 9). Note: The snow blade is in position when the rear shaft of the frame assembly has moved past the lift arm and is lined up with the hole in the side plate. 13. Lower the seat back into position. 3. Lift the rear shaft of the frame assembly up and into the side plate hole (Fig. 13). Installing the Snow Blade 1.
Connecting the Lift Rod 5. Remove the foot plate to access the existing holes in the traction unit frame (Fig. 14). 1. Move the lift rod into position beneath the traction unit and above the frame assembly (Fig. 15). 2 1 3 5 1 2 4 5 3 6 6 10 4 7 7 8 9 9 1 m–7048 Figure 15 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. m–7053 Figure 14 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Existing hole Bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch Washer, 3/8 inch Flange nut, 3/8 inch Tractor frame 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Operation Adjusting the Blade Angle Important This snow blade should be used for plowing snow only. There are five positions for the side to side angle of the blade. To change the blade angle, perform the following procedure: 1. Raise the blade. Caution 2. Push the index lever forward with one hand (Fig. 17) while positioning the blade with the other hand until you have reached the desired blade angle.
Setting the Blade Height Adjusting the Blade Trip Springs Set the operating height using the following procedure. The blade trip springs can be mounted in four positions. The top hole provides the greatest scraping pressure and the bottom hole provides the least scraping pressure (Fig. 19). 1. Move the lift lever into the second lowest position. 2. Remove the cotter pin and clevis pin attaching the lift rod to the lift arm. 3.
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval 25 hours Yearly/Storage Service Maintenance Procedure • Grease the channel pivot. • Oil the linkages. • • • • Grease the channel pivot. Oil the linkages. Examine the scraper for wear and replace if necessary. Paint any chipped surfaces. Caution If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Reversing the Scraper Removing the Blade Periodically inspect the scraper blade for wear. Reverse the scraper blade when it becomes worn and before the working surface contacts the housing. Note: Retain all parts for installing the snow blade on the traction unit in the future. 1. Move the lift lever into the lowest position to remove the blade. 1. Raise the blade and support the housing off of the ground. 2. Remove the foot plate to access the tractor frame. 2.
Storing the Blade 7. Remove the 2 bolts (3/8 x 1 inch), 2 washers (3/8 inch) and 2 flange nuts (3/8 inch) securing the lift mount assembly to the tractor frame (Fig. 23). 1. Before long-term storage, wash the entire blade assembly with mild detergent and water to remove dirt and grime. 2 3 5 2. Check the condition of the scraper; refer to Reversing the Scraper Blade, page 12. 1 3. Grease and oil the blade; refer to Greasing and Lubricating the Blade, page 11. 4.
