Form No. 3328–141 Rev A 42in Single–Stage Snowthrower XT Series Garden Tractor Attachment Model No. 79483—Serial No.
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. Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Snowthrower Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. 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.
• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when moving in reverse. • 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.
Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly. Description Qty.
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1 Installing the Snowthrower Drive Pulley 4 3 3 4 1. Install the key into the slot in the shaft (Fig. 4). The key may need to be lightly tapped in with a hammer. 2. Align the pulley with the key and slide the pulley onto the shaft (Fig. 4). The long hub needs to be facing towards the outside of the snowthrower. 3. Install the 2 square head bolts (5/16 x 1/2 inch) into the long hub (Fig. 4). Do not tighten the bolts, the pulley will need to be adjusted when installing the belt. 5 1. Top plate 2.
2. Assemble the upper discharge chute on top and outside of the lower section with 3 bolts (5/16 x 5/8 inch) (heads on the inside), 3 washers (5/16 inch), and 3 locknuts (5/16 inch) (fig. 7). 2. Install the lift bracket to the snowthrower frame with a support rod, 2 washers (17/32 inch) and 2 cotter pins (Fig. 9). 1 3 7 4 5 2 5 6 4 1290 Figure 7 1. Upper section 2. Lower section 3. Bolt, 5/16 x 5/8 in. 4. Washer, 5/16 inch 5. Locknut, 5/16 inch 3 1 3.
2. Install the eyebolt and locknut (3/8 inch) to the end of the lift tube (Fig. 11). Install the eyebolt so it is flush with the locknut. 4 1 3. Install 11 washers (5/8 inch) onto the lift rod and then install the lift rod into the lift tube (Fig. 11 and 21). 3 3 2 4 m–6995 1 5 4 3 2 5 6 3 Figure 11 1. Lift tube 2. Eyebolt 3. Locknut, 3/8 inch 5 3 4. Washers, 5/8 inch 5. Lift Rod 6. Hairpin cotter pin m–6647 Figure 12 1. Hood—open position 2. Engine 3.
2. Park the tractor behind the snowthrower, with the lift tube between the front wheels (Fig. 13 and 14). 2 2 1 1 3 m–6622 Figure 14 1. Tractor 2. Front hitch m-6997 3. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key. Figure 16 1. Stop rod 2. Front hitch 4. Slide the snowthrower mounting frame into the top front hitch slot. Close and lock the front hitch (Fig. 15). 1 2 3. Cotter pin 6.
2 4 2 1 3 1 m–6622 Figure 18 1. Front hitch 2. Mid-mount hitch 3 3. J–pin 4. Lock handle m–6999 Figure 20 1. Mid–mount hitch 2. Control rod support 8. Install the closed loop end of the spring onto the chute control rod support (Fig. 19). 3. Lift spring 10. Close the mid-mount hitch by moving the lock handle forward and by pulling out the J–pin and locking it into place (Fig. 18). 2 11. Install the lift spring into the lifttube eyebolt (fig. 21). 12.
4. Hook the other end of the spring into the belt idler arm (fig. 22). 1 2 4 4 3 1 m–7001 3 Figure 23 2 1. Belt 2. Tractor clutch m–7000 3. Snowthrower frame 4. Belt idler arm Figure 21 1. Lift spring 2. Lift tube 3. Eyebolt 4. 1 inch (26 mm) 5. Align the hood onto the pivot pegs and slide the hood to the right side of the machine (fig. 24). 4 1 Installing the Belt and Belt Spring 3 3 1. Hook one end of the belt spring onto the snowthrower spring peg (Fig. 22).
Note: Adjust the worm gear assembly if necessary so the handle clears the tractor hood, the teeth mesh fully, and the chute turns freely. Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 4 1 Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) The power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages power to the electric clutch.
Lowering Attachments 2. Pull the attachment lift lever rearward, to release the lift pressure, and push the button on top to release the latch. Move the lift lever forward to lower the attachment. 1. Turn key to the on or run position (Fig. 27). 2. Push the lift switch in the down direction to lower the attachment lift (Fig. 27). This will lower the attachment lift. 2 1 2 3 1 m–6531 Figure 28 1. Lift lever 2. Button m–6513 Figure 27 1. Key 2. Lift switch —up Adjusting the Discharge Chute 3.
You can adjust the height and distance snow is thrown by moving the chute deflector, on top of the discharge chute, up and down (fig. 29). 3 2 1 1292a 1290a Figure 29 1. Discharge chute 2. Crank handle 3. Chute deflector Tips for Throwing Snow Remove snow as soon as possible after it falls. This produces the best snow removal results. Adjust the skids to match the type of surface being cleaned; refer to Adjusting Skids.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
2 2. Coat the entire chain with oil and allow it to penetrate each roller (fig. 31). 1293 3 1 1284 Figure 32 1. Skid 2. Housing 1280 Figure 31 1. Drive chain 2. Rotator assembly 3. Nut 3. Discharge chute mounting 5. Raise or lower the skids equally on both sides, to obtain level scraping action, then tighten the nuts (fig. 32).
Removing the Snowthrower Note: Save all hardware use when removing the snowthrower. 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 3 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 2 4 1 1281a 3. Raise the attachment to the transport position. Figure 33 1. Nut 2. Washer 4. Remove the hairpin cotter at the U-joint and slide the crank handle out of the support (fig. 35). 3. Carriage bolt 4. Scraper blade 4 1 5.
7. Remove the lift spring from the lifttube eyebolt (Fig. 37). 1 2 3 2 1 M–6998 m–7000 Figure 38 Figure 37 1. Lift spring 1. Lift tube 2. Tractor attachment lift 2. Lift tube eyebolt 8. Remove the lift tube from the attachment lift by removing hairpin cotter pin (Fig. 38). 3. Hairpin cotter pin 9. Open the mid-mount hitch by pulling out the J–pin and moving the lock handle rearward (Fig. 39). 4 2 3 1 m–6622 Figure 39 1. Front hitch 2. Mid-mount hitch 3. J–pin 4. Lock handle 10.
1 1 2 m–7057 3 Figure 40 1. Mid–mount hitch 2. Control rod support 2 3. Lift spring m–7059 Figure 43 11. Remove the stop rod from the front hitch by removing the hairpin cotter pin (fig. 41). 1. Tractor 2. Front hitch 3. Snowthrower mounting frame 2 Storage 1 1. Before long term storage, wash the machine with mild detergent and water to remove dirt and grime from the entire machine. 3 2. Check the condition of the scraper blade; refer to Reversing the Scraper Blade, page 18. 3.
Troubleshooting Problem Snow does not discharge Auger does not rotate. Abnormal vibration. Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. The discharge chute is plugged. 1. Clean the chute with a stick. 2. The auger does not rotate. 2. Refer to Auger does not rotate. 3. Auger speed too low. 3. Move the throttle to Fast. 4. Forward speed too slow. 4. Increase ground speed. 1. Snow is frozen to the auger or housing. 1. Scrape snow off with a stick. 2. The drive belt tension is low. 2.
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