Toro Wheel Horse 79263 User manual

Operator’s Manual
Domestic English (EN)
Form No. 3326-276 Rev A
42Snowthrower
Wheel HorseLawn and Garden Tractor Attachment
Model No. 79263—200000001 and Up

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All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
2001 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Snowthrower Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance and Storage 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Snowthrower Safety 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slope Chart 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembling the Housing 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up the Tractor 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Snowthrower to the Tractor 10. . . . . . .
Removing the Snowthrower 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) 14. . . . . . . . . .
Attachment Lift Lever 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attachment Power Lift 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Dial-A-Height 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Discharge Chute 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for Throwing Snow 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 17. . . . . . . . .
Greasing and Lubrication 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Drive Belt Tension 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Skids 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reversing the Scraper Blade 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Drive Chain Tension 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
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 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
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Figure 1
1. Location of 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.
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
When the snowthrower is in operation, the
impeller and auger can be rotating and cut off or
injure hands and feet.
•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.
•Use a stick, not your hands, to remove an
obstruction from the discharge chute.
•Stay behind the handles and away from the
discharge opening while operating the
snowthrower.
•Keep face, hands, feet, and any other part of
your body or clothing away from concealed,
moving, or rotating parts.
The auger/impeller may pick up and throw stones,
toys, and other foreign objects, causing serious
personal injury to the operator or to bystanders.
•Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects
that could be picked up and thrown by the
auger/impeller.
•Keep all children and pets away from area of
operation.
Warning
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.
•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.
•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.

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•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.
•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.
•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.

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Slope Chart

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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
85-7490
94-8078
92-8652
63-2380

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Setup
Loose Parts
Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly.
Description Qty. Use
Housing
Frame
Bolt, 3/8 x 1 in.
Locknut, 3/8 in.
Pulley
Set screw
Key
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1
4
4
1
2
1
Installing the frame and pulley
Top plate
Side plate
Long shoulder bolt, 3/8 x 1 in.
Washer, 3/8 in.
Locknut, 3/8 in.
1
2
9
9
9
Installing the top and side plates
Discharge chute, upper
Discharge chute, lower
Deflector shield
Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 3/4 in.
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
1
3
3
6
7
1
1
1
Installing the discharge chute and rotator
assembly
Front hitch
Short shoulder bolt, 3/8 x 1 in.
Carriage bolt, 3/8 x 1-1/4 in.
Locknut, 3/8 in.
Handle bracket
Spring bracket
Decal
1
4
2
4
1
1
2
Setting up the tractor

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DESCRIPTION QTY. USE
Snowthrower assembly
Lift tube
Lift rod
Spacer washer, 3/4 in.
Retainer
Washer, 5/8 in.
Hairpin cotter, 2-1/2 in.
Rod handle
Lift assist spring
Belt
Idler assembly
Clevis pin
Crank handle
Handle support
Hairpin cotter, 1-7/8 in.
Hairpin cotter, 1-7/16 in.
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1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
Installing the snowthrower to the tractor
Installing the Frame and Pulley
1. Tip the housing onto its front and insert the frame into
the snowthrower with angle bend up (Fig. 2).
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Figure 2
1. Housing
2. Frame
3. Bolt, 3/8 x 1 in.
4. Locknut, 3/8 in.
5. Pulley hub without set
screws (install flush to
shaft end)
6. Key
7. Set screw
8. Shaft
9. Pulley
2. Fasten the frame with 4 bolts (3/8 x 1 in.) (heads to the
outside) and 4 locknuts (3/8 in.).
3. Install the key into the shaft (Fig. 2)..
4. Install the pulley so the hub without the set screws is
flush to end of the shaft (Fig. 2).
Important The set screws must be on the inside.
5. Secure pulley to shaft with both set screws (Fig. 2).
Installing the Side and Top
Plates
1. Rotate the housing down and position the top plate
outside the top flange of the housing, securing it with 3
long shoulder bolts (3/8 x 1 in.) (heads on the inside), 3
washers (3/8 in.), and 3 locknuts (3/8 in.) (Fig. 3).

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4
6
3
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Figure 3
1. Top plate
2. Long shoulder bolt,
3/8 x 1 in.
3. Washer, 3/8 in.
4. Locknut, 3/8 in.
5. Side plate
6. Cutting edge
2. Position the side plates outside the housing side flanges,
with the cutting edges parallel to side of the housing,
securing them with 6 long shoulder bolts (3/8 x 1 in.)
(heads on the inside), 6 washers (3/8 in.), and 6 locknuts
(3/8 in.) (Fig. 3).
Installing the Discharge Chute
and Rotar Assembly
1. Install the lower discharge chute and deflector shield
onto the housing with 3 carriage bolts (5/16 x 3/4 in.)
(heads to the inside), 3 washers (5/16 in.), and 3
locknuts (5/16 in.) (Fig. 4).
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Figure 4
1. Discharge chute
2. Deflector shield
3. Carriage bolt, 5/16 x
3/4 in.
4. Washer, 5/16 in.
5. Locknut, 5/16 in.
2. Assemble the upper discharge chute section outside and
on top of the lower section with 3 bolts (5/16 x 5/8 in.)
(heads on the inside), 3 washers (5/16 in.), and 3
locknuts (5/16 in.) (Fig. 5).
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4
Figure 5
1. Upper section
2. Lower section
3. Bolt, 5/16 x 5/8 in.
4. Washer, 5/16 in.
5. Locknut, 5/16 in.
3. Install the discharge chute rotator assembly into the slot
in the housing with a carriage bolt (5/16 x 1 in.) (head
to the top), pyramidal washer (5/16 in.), and locknut
(5/16 in.) (Fig. 6).
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Figure 6
1. Rotator assembly
2. Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 1 in.
3. Pyramidal washer,
5/16 in.
4. Locknut, 5/16 in.
5. Worm gear
4. Adjust the rotator assembly so that the worm gear is at
right angle with the chute, the teeth mesh fully, and the
chute turns freely. Tighten the locknut securely.

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Setting Up the Tractor
1. Remove the E-ring and all except one thick washer
from the front axle, pivot pin (Fig. 7). Discard unused
washers.
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Figure 7
1. E-ring
2. Thick Washer
3. Axle pivot
4. Front hitch
5. Short shoulder bolt, 3/8 x
1 in.
6. Locknut, 3/8 in.
2. Remove the muffler shield.
3. Install 4 short shoulder bolts (3/8 x 1 in.) into the
keyhole slots in the axle bracket (Fig. 7).
4. Install the muffler shield and place the front hitch onto
the tractor, securing it with 4 locknuts (3/8 in.) and the
previously removed E-ring (Fig. 7).
5. Remove the nuts from the right side footrest cross–shaft
(Fig. 8). Do not remove the cross–shaft bracket.
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Figure 8
1. Locknut 2. Handle bracket
6. Install the crank handle bracket under the right side
footrest with a 90 degree bend toward the inside
(Fig. 8), securing it with the previously removed
locknuts.
7. Remove the nuts from the left, seat bracket (Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1. Spring bracket (Long
angle forward)
2. Carriage bolt, 5/16 x
1-1/4 in.
3. Washer
4. Nut
8. Remove the bolts and replace them with 2 carriage bolts
(5/16 x 1-1/4 in.).
9. Install the lift assist spring bracket on the under side of
the left rear fender with the long angle of the bracket
forward (Fig. 9). Secure it with the previously removed
washers and nuts.
Important The long angle of the lift assist bracket must
be forward or the lift assist spring may contact the tire.
10.Install warning decals to the left and right side of the lift
arms (Fig. 10).
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Figure 10
1. Decal 2. Lift arm

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Installing the Snowthrower to
the Tractor
The snowthrower adds a lot of weight to the front
of the tractor, causing poor traction and an
unstable condition which could result in a loss of
control.
Install the 100lb rear wheel weights (sold
separately).
Caution
1. Install the lift tube to the housing with a flat washer (5/8
in.) and a hairpin cotter (2-1/2 in.) (Fig. 11).
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Figure 11
1. Lift tube
2. Washer, 5/8 in. 3. Hairpin cotter, 2-1/2 in.
2. Position the snowthrower on a flat surface with the lift
tube extending rearward.
3. Open the front hitch on the tractor and park it behind
the snowthrower, with the lift tube between the front
wheels.
4. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, stop the engine and remove the key.
5. Slide the snowthrower mounting frame into the front
hitch. Close and lock the front hitch (Fig. 12).
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Figure 12
1. Mounting frame 2. Front hitch
6. Set Dial-a-Height to the Mounting Position, and lower
the attachment lift all the way; refer to Operation.
7. Slide the lift rod into the lift tube (Fig. 13).
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Figure 13
1. Lift rod
2. Spacer washer(s), 3/4 in.
3. Lift tube
4. V-notch
5. Retainer
6. Hairpin cotter, 2-1/2 in.
8. Place spacer washers (3/4 in.) onto the shaft of the lift
rod to increase lift height, if desired (Fig. 13).
9. Connect the lift rod to the V-notch in the attachment lift
with a retainer and a hairpin cotter (2-1/2 in.) (Fig. 13).
10.Raise the attachment lift lever to the transport position
and place a block under the snowthrower housing.
11. Slide the rod handle through the hole in the tractor lift
arm and rotate it so the bend with welded washers
angles up (Fig. 14).

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4
3
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Figure 14
1. Rod handle
2. Lift arm
3. Welded washers
4. Bracket (outer slot)
5. Lift assist spring
6. Rod hook
12.Hook one end of the lift assist spring into the outer slot
in the forward angle of the mounting bracket under the
left fender (Fig. 14).
13.Hook the lift assist spring between the welded washers
on the rod. Rotate the rod handle up and hook it over
the tractor lift arm (Fig. 14).
14.Raise the attachment to the transport position, remove
the block under the housing, and lower the
snowthrower.
15.Hook the idler pulley assembly, rear hook onto the
tractor lift shaft (Fig. 15).
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4
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4
Figure 15
1. Rear hook
2. Front hook 3. Clevis pin 4. Hairpin cotter, 1-7/16 in.
16.Rotate the front latch hook up to engage the cross shaft
(Fig. 15).
17.Secure it with 2 clevis pins and 2 hairpin cotters
(1-7/16 in.) at the rear hook and the front latch hook
(Fig. 15).
18.Route the belt around the snowthrower pulley, idler
pulleys, and the upper groove of the electric clutch
(Fig. 16).
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Figure 16
1. Idler pulley
2. Snowthrower pulley 3. Upper groove of the
electric clutch
19.Hook the end of the crank handle support over the cross
shaft (Fig. 17).
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4
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Figure 17
1. Hook
2. Pin 3. Bracket 4. Hairpin cotters, 1-7/8 in.
20.Rotate it to align the pins with the holes in the handle
bracket and secure it with 2 hairpin cotters (1-7/8 in.)
(Fig. 17).
21.Slide the crank handle through the hole in the support
and secure the handle to the U-joint with a hairpin
cotter (1-7/8 in.) (Fig. 18).
Note: Adjust the rotor assembly if necessary so the handle
clears the tractor hood, the teeth mesh fully, and the chute
turns freely.

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Figure 18
1. Crank handle
2. Support 3. U-joint 4. Hairpin cotter, 1-7/8 in.
Removing the Snowthrower
Note: Save all hardware use when installing the
snowthrower.
1. Park the tractor on a flat surface, disengage the PTO, set
the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key.
2. Raise the attachment lift to the transport position and
place a block under the snowthrower housing.
3. Turn the Dial-a-Height knob all the way
counterclockwise and lower the attachment to the
mounting position; refer to Operation.
4. Remove the hairpin cotter at the U-joint and slide the
crank handle out of the support (Fig. 19).
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Figure 19
1. Crank handle
2. Support 3. U-joint 4. Hairpin cotter
5. Remove the hairpin cotters and unhook the rod of the
crank handle support from the cross shaft (Fig. 20).
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Figure 20
1. Hook
2. Pin 3. Bracket 4. Hairpin cotter
6. Pull on the idler pulley (Fig. 21) to relax belt tension
and remove the drive belt from the snowthrower pulley.
Remove the drive belt.
7. Remove the hairpin cotters and clevis pins from the
front latch lever and rear hook. Unhook and remove the
idler pulley assembly (Fig. 21).
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Figure 21
1. Idler pulley
2. Drive belt idler assembly
3. Front latch lever
4. Clevis pin
5. Hairpin cotter
8. Raise the attachment to the transport position and place
a block under the snowthrower housing.
9. Unhook the rod handle from the lift arm and rotate it
down to relieve spring tension (Fig. 22).

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2
4
3
3
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Figure 22
1. Rod handle
2. Lift arm
3. Welded washers
4. Bracket
5. Lift assist spring
6. Rod hook
10.Unhook the lift assist spring from between the welded
washers on the rod (Fig. 22).
11. Slide the rod handle out of hole in the tractor lift arm
(Fig. 22).
12.Unhook the lift assist spring from the slot in the
mounting bracket under the left fender (Fig. 22).
13.Remove the hairpin cotter, clevis pin, and retainer to
disconnect the lift rod from the V-notch in the
attachment lift (Fig. 23).
14.Remove the lift rod (and any optional spacer washers)
from the lift tube (Fig. 23).
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Figure 23
1. Lift rod
2. Optional spacer washer
3. Lift tube
4. V- notch
5. Retainer
6. Hairpin cotter
15.Open the front hitch lock (Fig. 24) and remove the
snowthrower mounting frame from the front hitch.
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Figure 24
1. Lock
2. Mounting frame 3. Front hitch
16.Remove the hairpin cotter and washer to disconnect the
lift tube from the housing.
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Figure 25
1. Lift tube
2. Washer 3. Hairpin cotter
Note: Save all hardware for use when installing the
snowthrower.

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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Danger
When the snowthrower is in operation, the
impeller and auger can be rotating and cut off or
injure hands and feet.
•Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing and
inspecting the snowthrower, and before
unclogging the discharge chute, disengage the
PTO, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop.
•Use a stick, not your hands, to remove an
obstruction from the discharge chute.
•Stay away from the discharge and auger
openings while operating the snowthrower.
•Keep face, hands, feet, and any other part of
your body or clothing away from concealed,
moving, or rotating parts.
The snowthrower adds a lot of weight to the front
of the tractor, causing poor traction and an
unstable condition which could result in a loss of
control.
Install the 100lb rear wheel weights (sold
separately).
Caution
Operating the Power Take Off
(PTO)
The PTO engages and disengages power to the electric
clutch.
While the ignition key is in the Run or Lights positions and
the PTO is engaged (On), the PTO light will be lit. When
this light is on, the starter will not crank. Turn off the PTO
before starting the engine or getting off of the tractor.
Engaging the PTO
1. Stop the machine.
2. Pull the PTO knob out (Fig. 26).
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Figure 26
1. Off—Disengaged 2. On—Engaged
Disengaging the PTO
1. Stop the machine.
2. Push the PTO knob in (Fig.26).
Attachment Lift Lever
The attachment lift lever (on some models) (Fig. 27) is
used to manually raise and lower attachments.
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Figure 27
1. Lift lever
2. Button
3. Dial-A-Height
4. Indicator
5. High
6. Mounting position

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Raising Attachments
1. Stop the machine.
2. Pull attachment lift lever rearward until the latch locks.
In this position the lift will hold the attachment in the
raised position.
Lowering Attachments
1. Stop the machine.
2. Pull attachment lift lever rearward to release lift
pressure then push the button on top to release the latch.
3. Move the lift lever forward to lower the attachment.
Attachment Power Lift
The attachment power lift (on some models) (Fig. 28) is
used to raise and lower attachments.
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Figure 28
1. Key
2. Lift switch —up 3. Lift switch—down
Raising Attachments
1. Turn key to the On or Run position (Fig. 28).
2. Push the lift switch up to raise the attachment (Fig. 28).
This will lift and hold the attachment in the raised
position.
Lowering Attachments
1. Turn the key to the On or Run position (Fig. 28).
2. Push the lift switch down to lower the attachment
(Fig. 28).
Adjusting Dial-A-Height
The Dial-A-Height control (Fig. 27) is used to limit the
downward travel of the attachment. The Dial-A-Height
knob is rotated to change the location of this stop, up or
down.
1. Raise the attachment lift: Refer to Raising Attachments.
2. Rotate the Dial-A-Height knob (Fig. 27) to change the
stop location. Turn it clockwise to raise and
counterclockwise to lower the height of the attachment.
The Dial-A-Height indicator (Fig. 27) will show the
change, high to low, in attachment lift height as an
adjustment is made.
Adjusting Discharge Chute
Danger
When the snowthrower is in operation, the
impeller and auger can be rotating and cut off or
injure hands and feet.
•Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing and
inspecting the snowthrower, and before
unclogging the discharge chute, disengage the
PTO, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop.
•Use a stick, not your hands, to remove an
obstruction from the discharge chute.
•Stay away from the discharge and auger
openings while operating the snowthrower.
•Keep face, hands, feet, and any other part of
your body or clothing away from concealed,
moving, or rotating parts.
You can rotate the discharge chute 180°side to side by
turning the crank handle (Fig. 29).
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).

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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.
The snowthrower is designed to clean snow down to the
contact surface, but there are times when the front of the
snowthrower may tend to ride up. If this happens, reduce
forward speed.
Discharge snow downwind whenever possible, and overlap
each pass to ensure complete snow removal.
If the wheels slip, shift into a lower gear to reduce forward
speed.
Run the snowthrower for a few minutes after clearing snow
so moving parts do not freeze. Engage the PTO to clear any
remaining snow from inside the housing.
Do not overload the snowthrower by clearing snow at too
fast a rate. If the engine slows down, reduce forward speed.
Always use full throttle (maximum engine speed) when
throwing snow.
In wet or slushy conditions, reduce clogging of the
discharge chute by maintaining maximum engine speed and
by not overloading the engine.
In some snow and cold weather conditions, some controls
and moving parts may freeze. Therefore, when any control
becomes hard to operate, stop the machine and wait for all
moving parts to stop; then check all parts for freeze up. Do
not use excessive force trying to operate frozen controls.
Free all controls and moving parts before operating.

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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval Maintenance Procedure
25 hours •Grease the drive shaft bearings
•Oil the drive chain
Pre-storage service
•Grease the drive shaft bearings
•Oil the drive chain
•Check the belt for wear and cracks
•Check the scraper for wear
•Paint chipped surfaces
Fall service
•Grease the drive shaft bearings
•Oil the drive chain
•Check the belt for wear and cracks
•Check the scraper for wear
Caution
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
Greasing and Lubrication
Grease and oil the machine after every 25 operating hours
or once a year, whichever occurs first.
Grease Type: General-purpose grease.
Oil Type: SAE 10W or 10W30.
Greaseing the Snowthrower
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the key.
2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape
any paint off the front of the fittings.
3. Connect a grease gun to each fitting and pump grease
into them (Fig. 30).
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Oiling the Drive Chain
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the key.
2. Coat the entire chain with oil and allow it to penetrate
each roller (Fig. 31).
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Figure 31
1. Drive chain
2. Rotator assembly 3. Discharge chute mounting
3. Place a few drops of oil on the discharge chute rotator
shaft and discharge chute mounting (Fig. 31).
4. Wipe off excess oil.
Adjusting the Drive Belt
Tension
The drive belt is spring loaded and needs only periodic
adjustment, to maintain proper spring tension.
Checking the Drive Belt Tension
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the key.
2. Raise and lower the snowthrower and ensure that the
spring loaded idler is not hitting either end of the slot
(Fig. 32). If it contacts either end of the slot, adjust the
drive belt tension.
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Figure 32
1. Spring loaded idler pulley 2. Slot
Adjusting the Drive Belt Tension
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the key.
2. Pull on the spring loaded idler pulley and remove the
belt from the snowthrower pulley to release tension on
the belt (Fig. 32).
3. Remove the nut, washer, and fixed idler from the idler
assembly and relocate them in the next hole position to
change the belt tension as required. (Fig. 33).
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1. Fixed idler 2. Adjustment hole
4. Tighten the nut securely and install the belt onto the
snowthrower pulley.
5. Raise and lower the snowthrower and ensure that the
spring loaded idler is within the slot.