Toro Wheel Horse 79361 User manual

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.
FORM NO. 3318–826
Wheel Horse
44” Snowthrower
for
Garden Tractors
Model No. 79361 – 6900001 & Up

The TORO Company – 1996
Printed in USA
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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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 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.
The left and right side of the machine is determined
by sitting on the seat in the normal operator’s
position.

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Contents
Page
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
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety
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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.
ON BACK OF HOUSING
RIGHT SIDE
(Part No. 92–8652)
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”
1
1
6
6
1
1
1
2
Install frame and pulley
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
1
1
1
2
3
5
6
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
1
1
2
3
Install belt guard and anti-sway brackets

Assembly
4
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
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1
1
1
1
1
4
8
1
2
1
1
1
1
Mount snowthrower to tractor

Assembly
5
Assemble Snowthrower
1. Place drive chain behind, not on, gearbox drive
sprocket (Fig. 1).
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2
7
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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).
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m–2582
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Figure 2
1. Frame
2. Cross bar
3. Bolt and lock washer
4. Bolt 3/8 x 1” and Locknut
3/8”
5. Spring
6. Frame bolt
7. Bellcrank
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).
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3
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5
4
Figure 3
1. Chain
2. Large sprocket
3. Tension block
4. Chain cover
5. Bolt 1/4 x 1/2”

Assembly
6
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.
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2
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Figure 4
1. Rotator assembly
2. Carriage bolt 5/16 x 1” 3. Locknut 5/16”
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).
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25
4
Figure 5
1. Upper section
2. Lower section
3. Carriage bolt 5/16 x 5/8”
4. Washer 5/16”
5. 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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Figure 6
1. Discharge chute cover
2. Carriage bolt 5/16 x 3/4” 3. Washer 5/16” 4. Locknut 5/16”

Assembly
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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.
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).
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Figure 7
1. Belt guard bracket
2. Bolt 3/8 x 2” 3. Locknut 3/8”
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.
4
m–2588
1
3
2
Figure 8
1. Anti-sway bracket
2. Guide 3. Clevis pin 4. Hairpin cotter
5. Position tractor over rear of snowthrower frame.
Open mid-mount hitch and lift frame rod into
hitch. Close and lock hitch (Fig. 9).
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1
2
Figure 9
1. Mid–mount hitch 2. Frame rod

Assembly
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6. Open front hitch on tractor and install lift link
(Fig. 10).
7. Place lift rod into lower arm of lift link and
secure with washer and hairpin cotter (Fig. 10).
m–2589
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2
3
4
Figure 10
1. Front hitch
2. Lift link 3. Lift rod 4. Washer and hairpin cotter
8. Turn Dial-A-Height knob counterclockwise and
lower attachment lift all the way down.
9. Place rear of lift rod into tractor lift arm and
secure with washer and hairpin cotter (Fig. 11).
10. Hook lift assist spring between snowthrower
frame rod and tab on lift rod (Fig. 11).
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4
3
21
5
Figure 11
1. Lift rod
2. Tractor lift arm
3. Washer
4. Hairpin cotter
5. Lift assist spring
6. Tab
11. Install adjustment link between snowthrower
frame, with clevis pin, and lift link arm. Secure
with washers and hairpin cotters (Fig. 12).
12. Select upper hole in adjustment link depending
on surface conditions; refer to Operation Section.
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2
4
3
4
Figure 12
1. Adjustable link
2. Lift link arm 3. Clevis pin 4. Washer and hairpin cotter

Assembly
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13. Raise tractor attachment lift to the transport
position and place a block under snowthrower
housing. Turn the Dial-A-Height knob
counterclockwise, all the way, and lower the
attachment to the mounting position; refer to
Operation, Lowering Attachments.
14. Raise arm of lift link into the relaxed position
(Fig. 13).
15. Install lift spring between frame and lift link
with retainers, inside body of spring, and secure
with hairpin cotters (Fig. 13).
16. Push arm of lift link down into locked position
(Fig. 13).
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2
3
4
4
Figure 13
1. Lift link arm
2. Lift spring 3. Retainer 4. Hairpin cotter
17. Remove the two wing nuts and belt cover from
the tractor (Fig. 14).
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2
Figure 14
5. Belt cover 6. Wing nut
18. Remove hairpin cotters from trunnion and
bottom of yoke (Fig. 15).
19. Unlatch and remove locking clevis pin that
secures yoke assembly to clutch shaft. Pivot
yoke out and forward to remove from clutch
shaft and engagement plate (Fig. 15).
20. Place snowthrower belt in outer pulley groove
(Fig. 15).
21. Assemble yoke and engagement plate and attach
locking clevis pin, trunnion and hairpin cotters
to secure (Fig. 15).
m–2691
1
23
4
1
7
6
5
Figure 15
1. Hairpin cotter
2. Trunnion
3. Engagement plate
4. Locking clevis pin
5. Yoke
6. Clutch shaft
7. Outer groove

Assembly
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22. Route belt around idler pulleys (Fig. 16).
23. Rotate idler bracket to stretch spring and slip
belt over snowthrower pulley (Fig. 16),
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3
2
Figure 16
1. Outer groove of (PTO)
power take off 2. Idler pulley
3. Snowthrower pulley
24. Install belt cover to belt guard bracket and secure
with washers and hairpin cotters (Fig. 17),
Note: Use inner holes for single cylinder
engines and outer holes for twin
cylinder engines.
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1
2
3 & 4 5
Figure 17
1. Belt cover
2. Belt guard bracket
3. Washer and hairpin cotter
4. Single cylinder holes
5. Twin cylinder holes
25. Slide handle support over pin on frame and
secure with locking clevis pin (Fig. 18).
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1
3
Figure 18
1. Handle support
2. Pin 3. Locking clevis pin
26. Slide crank handle through hole in support and
secure handle to U–Joint with hairpin cotter
(Fig. 19).
Note: Adjust rotor assembly if necessary so
handle clears tractor hood, teeth mesh
fully and chute turns freely.
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4
3
Figure 19
1. Crank handle
2. Support 3. U-joint 4. Hairpin cotter

Assembly
11
Removing the Snowthrower
Note: Save all hardware, washers and hairpin
cotters for reuse when installing
snowthrower.
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.
2. Remove hairpin cotter at U-joint and slide crank
handle out of support (Fig. 20).
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4
3
Figure 20
1. Crank handle
2. Support 3. U-joint 4. Hairpin cotter
3. Unlatch and remove locking clevis pin and
handle support from frame (Fig. 21).
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1
3
Figure 21
1. Handle support
2. Pin 3. Locking clevis pin
4. Remove hairpin cotters, washers and belt cover
from belt guard bracket (Fig. 22),
m–2591
1
2
3 & 4 5
Figure 22
1. Belt cover
2. Belt guard bracket
3. Washer and hairpin cotter
4. Single cylinder holes
5. Twin cylinder holes

Assembly
12
5. Rotate idler bracket to relax belt tension and slip
belt off snowthrower pulley (Fig. 23),
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3
2
Figure 23
1. Outer groove of (PTO)
power take off
2. Idler pulley
3. Belt guide
4. Snowthrower pulley
6. Remove hairpin cotters from trunnion and
bottom of yoke (Fig. 24).
7. Unlatch and remove locking clevis pin that
secures yoke assembly to clutch shaft. Pivot
yoke out and forward to remove from clutch
shaft and engagement plate (Fig. 24).
8. Remove snowthrower belt from pulley (Fig. 24).
9. Assemble yoke and engagement plate and attach
locking clevis pin, trunnion and hairpin cotters
to secure (Fig. 24).
10. Install the belt cover; refer to tractor Operator’s
Manual.
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23
4
1
7
6
5
Figure 24
1. Hairpin cotter
2. Trunnion
3. Engagement plate
4. Locking clevis pin
5. Yoke
6. Clutch shaft
7. Pulley

Assembly
13
11. Raise attachment lift to the transport position
and place a block under snowthrower housing.
Turn the Dial-A-Height knob counterclockwise,
all the way, and lower the attachment to the
mounting position; refer to Operation, Lowering
Attachments.
12. Raise arm of lift link into the relaxed position
(Fig. 25).
13. Remove lift spring from between frame and lift
link (Fig. 25).
m–2816
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2
3
4
4
Figure 25
1. Lift link arm
2. Lift spring 3. Retainer 4. Hairpin cotter
14. Remove hairpin cotter, washer and adjustment
link from lift link arm (Fig. 26).
m–2817
1
2
3
Figure 26
1. Adjustable link
2. Lift link arm 3. Washer and hairpin cotter
15. Remove hairpin cotter, washer and lift rod from
lower arm of lift link (Fig. 27).
16. Open front hitch on tractor and remove lift link
(Fig. 27).
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2
3
4
Figure 27
1. Front hitch
2. Lift link 3. Lift rod 4. Washer and hairpin cotter

Assembly
14
17. Turn Dial-A-Height knob counterclockwise and
lower attachment lift all the way down.
18. Unhook lift assist spring between snowthrower
frame rod and tab on lift rod (Fig. 28).
19. Remove hairpin cotter, washer and lift rod from
tractor lift arm (Fig. 28).
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4
3
21
5
Figure 28
1. Lift rod
2. Tractor lift arm
3. Washer
4. Hairpin cotter
5. Lift assist spring
6. Tab

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Operation
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.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•Rotating auger can cut off fingers, hands or
other body parts and throw objects.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Contact with rotating auger and thrown
debris can cause severe injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•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 discharge chute or auger
housing.
•Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing and
inspecting the snowthrower and before
unclogging the discharge chute, shut off the
engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop. Move the power take off (PTO) to
“OFF” and rotate the ignition key to
“OFF.” Remove the key.
Operating the
Power Take Off (PTO)
The power take off (PTO) engages and disengages
power to the electric clutch.
While the ignition key is in the “RUN” or “LIGHTS”
positions and the power take off (PTO) is engaged
“ON”, the PTO light, in the Indicator Module, will be
“ON”. When this light is “ON” it is a reminder; the
starter will not crank and to turn off the PTO before
getting off.
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
1. Depress the brake and/or clutch pedal(s) to stop
the machine.
2. Push the power take off (PTO) to “ON”
(Fig. 29).
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Figure 29
1. Off-Disengaged 2. On-Engaged
Disengaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
1. Depress the brake and/or clutch pedal(s) to stop
the machine.
2. Pull the power take off (PTO) to “OFF” (Fig.29).

Operation
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Attachment Lift Lever
The attachment lift lever (Fig. 30) is used to manually
raise and lower attachments.
Raising Attachments
1. Depress the clutch and/or brake pedal(s) to stop
the machine.
2. Pull attachment lift lever rearward until latch
locks. In this position the lift will hold the
attachment in the up, or raised position.
Lowering Attachments
1. Depress the clutch and/or brake pedal(s) to stop
the machine.
2. Pull attachment lift lever rearward, to release lift
pressure, and push the button on top to release
the latch. Move lift lever forward to lower
attachment.
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2
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Figure 30
1. Lift lever
2. Button 3. Dial-A-Height
Attachment Power Lift
The attachment power lift (Fig. 31) is used to raise
and lower attachments.
Raising Attachments
1. Start the engine, refer to; Starting and Stopping
the Engine, in the Tractor Operator’s Manual.
2. Pull the lift lever in the “UP” direction to raise
the attachment lift (Fig. 31). This will lift and
hold the attachment in the up, or raised position.
Lowering Attachments
1. Start the engine, refer to; Starting and Stopping
the Engine, in the Tractor Operator’s Manual.
2. Push the lift lever in the “DOWN” direction to
lower the attachment lift (Fig. 31). This will
lower the attachment lift.
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Figure 31
1. Lift lever UP 2. Lift lever DOWN

Operation
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Adjusting Dial-A-Height
The Dial-A-Height control (Fig. 30) 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. In the raised position the
Dial-A-Height knob (Fig. 30) can be rotated to
change the stop location. Turn clockwise to raise
and counterclockwise to lower the height of the
attachment.
2. The Dial-A-Height indicator (Fig. 30) will show
the change, high to low, in attachment lift height
as adjustment is made.
Adjusting Discharge Chute
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•Rotating auger can cut off fingers, hands or
other body parts and throw objects.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Contact with rotating auger and thrown
debris can cause severe injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•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 discharge chute or auger
housing.
•Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing and
inspecting the snowthrower and before
unclogging the discharge chute, shut off the
engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop. Move the power take off (PTO) to
“OFF” and rotate the ignition key to
“OFF.” Remove the key.
The discharge chute can be rotated 180°side to side.
The direction is controlled by turning the crank
handle (Fig. 32).
The chute deflector, on top of the discharge chute, can
be moved up and down to control the height and
distance snow is thrown (Fig. 32).
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Figure 32
1. Discharge chute
2. Crank handle 3. Chute deflector

Operation
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Tips for Throwing Snow
Remove snow as soon as possible after it falls. This
produces best snow removal results.
Adjust 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 wheels slip, shift into a lower gear to reduce
forward speed.
Run snowthrower for a few minutes after clearing
snow so moving parts do not freeze. Engage power
take off (PTO) to clear any remaining snow from
inside housing.
Do not overload snowthrower by clearing snow at too
fast a rate. If engine slows down, reduce forward
speed.
Always use full throttle (maximum engine speed)
when throwing snow.
In wet or slushy conditions, clogging of the discharge
chute will be reduced 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 AND TRY TO OPERATE
THE CONTROLS WHEN FROZEN. Free all
controls and moving parts before operating.