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Operator’s Manual

Original Instructions (EN)

Form No. 3351-300

Two–Stage Snowthrower

XT Series Garden Tractor Attachment

Model No. 79482—240000001 and Up

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Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Original Instructions EN Register your product at www Toro com Form No 3351 300 44 Two Stage Snowthrower XT Series Garden Tractor Attachment Model No 79482 240000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...ate 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 ser...

Page 3: ... 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...

Page 4: ... 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 re...

Page 5: ...ty 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 63 2380 92 8652 94 8079 ...

Page 6: ... Locknut 5 16 inch Worm gear assembly Carriage bolt 5 16 x 1 inch Lock washer 5 16 inch 1 1 3 3 6 7 1 1 1 Installing the discharge chute and worm gear assembly Lift rod Lift tube Clevis pin Pin clip Eyebolt Locknut 3 8 inch Washer 5 8 inch 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 Installing the lift tube to the snowthrower Idler pulley bracket Shoulder bolt 3 8 x 1 1 4 inch Locknut 3 8 inch 1 1 1 Installing the idler bracke...

Page 7: ... recommended to install wheel weights and chains while using this snowthrower Please contact an Authorized Service Dealer to acquire a wheel weight kit and chains Installing the Discharge Chute and Worm Gear Assembly 1 Install the lower discharge chute and deflector shield onto the housing with 3 carriage bolts 5 16 x 3 4 inch heads to the inside 3 washers 5 16 inch and 3 locknuts 5 16 inch Fig 2 ...

Page 8: ...all the lift tube to the snowthrower frame with a clevis pin and a pin clip Fig 5 and 6 2 1 3 m 7069 Figure 5 1 Lift tube 2 Clevis pin 3 Pin clip 2 Install the 2 eyebolts and 2 locknuts 3 8 inch to the end of the lift tube Fig 6 Install the eyebolt so the threaded end is flush with the locknut 3 Install 2 washers 5 8 inch onto the lift rod and then install the lift rod into the lift tube Fig 6 and...

Page 9: ... 2 Guide plate 3 Bolt 1 2 x 1 1 4 inch 4 Nut 1 2 inch 5 Washer 1 2 inch Installing the Snowthrower to the Tractor Removing the Hood If desired remove the hood for better access to the upper pulleys in the pulley box 1 Rotate the hood fully forward Fig 9 2 Disconnect the wire harness at the front left of the machine The harness leads up the to the head lights Fig 9 3 Slide the hood to the left side...

Page 10: ... tube between the front wheels Fig 10 and 11 3 Disengage the power take off PTO set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key 4 Position the snowthrower pulley box between the snowthrower frame Fig 11 5 Slide the snowthrower pulley box into the front hitch Fig 11 m 7074 1 2 3 4 Figure 11 1 Tractor 2 Front hitch 3 Snowthrower pulley box 4 Snowthrower frame 6 Place one end of the stop rod...

Page 11: ...rd Fig 15 m 6622 1 4 2 3 Figure 15 1 Front hitch 2 Mid mount hitch 3 J pin 4 Lock handle 11 Install the pivot shaft through one side of the snowthrower frame Fig 16 12 Install the closed loop ends of the 2 springs onto the pivot shaft Fig 16 13 Install the pivot shaft to the snowthrower frame with 2 washers 15 16 inch and 2 e rings Fig 16 5 1 m 7075 4 5 4 2 3 1 Figure 16 1 Lift spring 2 Pivot shaf...

Page 12: ... tube 3 Eyebolt 4 1 inch 26 mm Installing the Snowthrower Tension Spring 1 Hook one end of the tension spring onto the snowthrower frame hook Fig 19 1 3 2 m 7119 Figure 19 1 Tension spring 2 Tension spring arm 3 Snowthrower frame hook 2 Slide the crank support rod onto the tension spring lever Fig 20 3 Pull out the J pin on the leftside of the snowthrower pulley box Fig 20 4 Rotate the tension spr...

Page 13: ...n for raising the snowthrower 2 Hook one end of the belt spring onto the snowthrower frame Fig 21 3 Route the belt around the clutch pulley and the snowthrower pulleys Fig 21 and 22 4 Hook the other end of the spring into the belt idler arm hook Fig 21 2 3 m 7082 1 4 Figure 21 1 Belt spring 2 Idler arm hook 3 Snowthrower frame 4 Belt m 7073 2 1 Figure 22 1 Belt 2 Tractor clutch 5 Align the hood on...

Page 14: ...or Fig 25 2 Secure the crank support in position with a locking pin and small hairpin cotter pin Fig 25 1 3 2 m 7078 Figure 25 Left side of tractor shown 1 Crank support 2 Locking pin 3 Hairpin cotter small 3 Slide the crank handle through the hole in the crank support and secure the handle to the worm gear assembly with a hairpin cotter pin Fig 26 Note Adjust the worm gear assembly if necessary s...

Page 15: ...ting position Operating the Power Take Off PTO The power take off PTO switch engages and disengages power to the electric clutch The PTO light in the Indicator Module will be on when the ignition key is in run or the lights position and the power take off PTO is engaged When this light is on it is a reminder the starter will not crank and to turn the off PTO before getting off the tractor Engaging...

Page 16: ...rward to release the lift pressure and push the button on top to release the latch Move the lift lever forward to lower the attachment m 6531 2 1 Figure 30 1 Lift lever 2 Button Adjusting the 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 b...

Page 17: ... 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 thro...

Page 18: ...ipped Surfaces paint 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 ...

Page 19: ...he PTO and set the parking brake 2 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Remove the cover from the snowthrower Fig 32 4 Coat the entire chain with oil and allow it to penetrate each roller Fig 35 m 7079 Figure 35 5 Place a few drops of oil on the discharge chute rotator shaft and discharge chute mounting Fig 36 m 7126 Figure 36...

Page 20: ...snowthrower to a level surface 2 Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake 3 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 4 Lift the snow thrower up to the transport position 5 Remove the one end of the belt spring from the snowthrower frame Fig 38 6 Remove the belt from the clutch pulley and the snowthrower pulleys Fig 38 and 39 2 3 ...

Page 21: ...x the belt tension and remove the drive belt from the tractor clutch Fig 42 and 43 5 2 3 m 7082 1 4 Figure 42 1 Belt spring 2 Idler arm hook 3 Snowthrower frame 4 Belt 5 Tractor clutch 7 Slide the crank support rod onto the tension spring lever Fig 43 8 Pull out the J pin on the leftside of the snowthrower pulley box Fig 43 9 Rotate the tension spring lever down with the crank support rod Fig 43 5...

Page 22: ... 7081 Figure 45 1 Lift spring 2 Lift tube 3 Eyebolt 13 Remove the lift tube from the attachment lift by removing hairpin cotter pin Fig 46 1 2 3 M 7077 Figure 46 1 Lift rod 2 Tractor attachment lift 3 Hairpin cotter pin 14 Open the mid mount hitch by pulling out the J pin and moving the lock handle rearward Fig 47 m 6622 1 4 2 3 Figure 47 1 Front hitch 2 Mid mount hitch 3 J pin 4 Lock handle 15 Ca...

Page 23: ...e snowthrower pulley box from the front hitch Fig 51 m 7074 1 2 3 4 Figure 51 1 Tractor 2 Front hitch 3 Snowthrower pulley box 4 Snowthrower frame Adjusting the Skids The distance between the scraper blade and the ground is controlled by skids on each side of the housing The height can be adjusted so the scraper blade will not catch on uneven surfaces 1 Move the snowthrower to a level surface 2 Di...

Page 24: ... or picking up rocks Important The scraper should be higher above the pavement if the pavement surfaces on which the snowthrower will be used are cracked rough or uneven Replacing the Scraper Blade The scraper blade contacts the ground preventing damage to the snowthrower housing Periodically inspect the scraper blade for wear When the scraper becomes worn before the working surface contacts the h...

Page 25: ...will occur m 7070 3 2 1 2 Figure 55 1 Drive chain 2 Idler sprocket 3 Adjustment slot 4 Check deflection here Storage 1 Before long term storage wash the machine with mild detergent and water to remove dirt and grime from the entire machine 2 Check the condition of the scraper blade refer to Replacing the Scraper Blade page 24 3 Check the condition of the drive belt and chain 4 Grease and oil the s...

Page 26: ...tension 3 The drive belt is worn loose or broken 3 Install a new drive belt 4 The drive belt is off the pulley 4 Install the drive belt and check the idler pulley for correct position 5 The drive chain is broken 5 Replace or repair the chain Abnormal vibration 1 Snow is frozen to the auger 1 Scrape snow off with stick 2 The drive belt is off a pulley 2 Install the drive belt and check the idler pu...

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Page 28: ...er Care Department Consumer Division Toro Warranty Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington MN 55420 1196 800 348 2424 U S customers 877 484 9255 Canada customers Owner Responsibilities You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Items and Cond...

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