FormNo.3436-554RevB
48inSnowthrower
GrandStand
®
MultiForceMower
ModelNo.78598—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3436-554*
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thisattachmentisusedtoremovesnowfrompaved
surfaces,suchasdrivewaysandsidewalks,and
othersurfacesfortrafconresidentialorcommercial
properties.Readthisinformationcarefullytolearn
howtooperateandmaintainyourproductproperly
andtoavoidinjuryandproductdamage.Youare
responsibleforoperatingtheproductproperlyand
safely.
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberplate
Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthe
spacebelow:
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
AttachmentSafety..............................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................5
1PreparingtheMachine.....................................5
2RemovingtheMowerDeck..............................5
3PositioningtheCasters....................................6
4InstallingtheLockBracket...............................6
5InstallingtheSnowthrower...............................6
6InstallingtheHighFlowCaseDrain
Kit....................................................................9
7ConnectingtheHoses......................................9
8SettingtheSnowthrowerHeight.......................9
ProductOverview....................................................11
Controls............................................................11
Operation................................................................12
OperatingtheSnowthrower..............................12
ClearingaCloggedSnowthrower.....................12
AdjustingtheDriftBreakers..............................13
TransportingtheMachine.................................13
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................15
OperatingTips.................................................15
Maintenance...........................................................16
MaintenanceSafety..........................................16
AdjustingtheSkids...........................................16
ReplacingtheTripEdges..................................17
CheckingtheAuger-Gearbox-OilLevel.............17
CheckingtheBelt.............................................18
ReplacingtheBelt............................................18
AdjustingtheDriveChain.................................18
Storage...................................................................19
Safety
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinggloves,eye
protection,longpants,substantialslip-resistant
footwear,andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
•Keepclearofthedischargeopening.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove
theignitionkeybeforeservicing,fueling,or
uncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
3
AttachmentSafety
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwilluse
theattachment,andremovealldoormats,sleds,
boards,wires,andotherforeignobjects.
•Shutofftheenginebeforeuncloggingthe
attachmentandalwaysuseastick.
•Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas
wherepropertydamagecanoccur.
•Whennotactivelyclearingsnow,disengagepower
totheauger.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingthe
machineonorcrossinggraveldrives,walks,or
roads.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.
•Donotoverloadtheattachmentcapacityby
attemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.
•Neveroperatethemachineathightransport
speedsonslipperysurfaces.
•Donotoperatethemachineataspeedthatcould
causeinjurytoyouand/ordamagetothemachine
ifitweretohitanunseen,immovableobject.
•Raisetheattachmentwhentransportingit.
•Runtheattachmentafewminutesafterthrowing
snowtopreventfreeze-upofthecollectorand
impeller.
SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsare
easilyvisibletotheoperatorandare
locatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatis
damagedormissing.
decal121-6817
121-6817
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,impeller
andauger—keepbystandersaway.
decal121-6847
121-6847
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofthengersorhand,
impeller—donotplaceyourhandinthechute;shutoffthe
enginebeforeusingthetooltoclearthechute.
decal133-8061
133-8061
4
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
2
Nopartsrequired
–
Removethemowerdeck.
Snowthrowerattachment
1
Stopblock
2
Chute-cablebracket
1
Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)
2
Carriagebolt(5/16x4inches)
1
Nut(3/8inch)
2
Nut(5/16inch)
1
5
Washer1
Installthesnowthrower.
6
Nopartsrequired
–
InstalltheHighFlowCaseDrainKit
7
Nopartsrequired
–
Connectthehoses.
8
Nopartsrequired
–
Setthesnowthrowerheight.
Installthefollowing(soldseparatelyonyourmachine
beforeyouinstallthesnowthrower:
•FloatKit(optional)
•HighFlowHydraulicKit(required)
•LowFlowHydraulicKit(required)
•Pneumaticcasters(required)
•SnowTires(recommended)
•WheelWeightKit(required)
ALiftCylinderLockKit(PartNo.137-4106)is
availabletosecuretheA-framewhenyouraiseitfor
setupormaintenance;contactyourAuthorizedT oro
Dealer.
Reversetheprocedurestoremovethesnowthrower
afterinstallation.
1
PreparingtheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.DisengagethePTO,engagetheparkingbrake,
andmovethemotion-controlleversoutwardto
theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
3.RaisetheA-frameandsupportitusingblocks
oracylinderlock.
4.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
5
2
RemovingtheMowerDeck
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertotheRemovingtheDeckprocedureinthe
Operator’sManualforyourmachine.Retainthe
fastenerssecuringthestrutbrackettothemachine.
3
PositioningtheCasters
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Removethenutandboltfromeachcaster,movethe
castertothemiddleposition,andinstallthenutand
bolt(Figure3).Torqueto91to113N∙m(67to83ft-lb).
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Figure3
1.Nutandbolt2.Middleposition
4
InstallingtheLockBracket
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Lockbracketassembly
Procedure
1.Removethe4carriagebolts(3/8x2-1/2inches),
4nuts(3/8inch),andtheexistinglockbracket
(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Carriagebolt(3/8x2-1/2
inches)
3.Lockbracket
2.Nut
2.Usethefastenersthatyoujustremovedtoinstall
thesnowthrowerlockbracket(Figure5).T orque
to37to45N∙m(27to33ft-lb).
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Figure5
1.Carriagebolt(3/8x2-1/2
inches)
3.Snowthrowerlockbracket
2.Nut
6
5
InstallingtheSnowthrower
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Snowthrowerattachment
2
Stopblock
1
Chute-cablebracket
2
Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)
1
Carriagebolt(5/16x4inches)
2
Nut(3/8inch)
1
Nut(5/16inch)
1Washer
Procedure
1.Installtheattachmenttubetotheaccessory
framereceiver.Secureitusingthehitchpinand
hairpincotterinthefrontholeoftheframe.
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Figure6
1.Hitchpin3.Hairpincotter
2.Accessoryframe
4.Attachmenttube
2.Installthe2stopblocks.
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Figure7
1.Carriagebolt—3/8x1-1/2
inches(2)
3.Nut—3/8inch(2)
2.Stopblock(2)
3.Securethestrutassemblytotheframeusingthe
fastenersremovedfromthemowerstrutbracket.
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Figure8
1.Carriagebolt—3/8x2-1/4
inches(2)
3.Nut(3/8inch)
2.Strutassembly
4.Looselyinstallthechute-cablebracketonthe
framenearlift-armassembly.
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Figure9
1.Carriagebolt(5/16x4
inches)
3.Nut(5/16inch)
2.Chute-cablebracket4.Lift-armassembly
7
5.Removetheshoulderbolt,washer,andnut
securingthelinkagetothelift-armassembly.
Discardthewasher.
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Figure10
1.Nut
3.Shoulderbolt
2.Washer
6.Routethechutecablebetweenthechuteand
thechutepost.
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Figure11
7.Usetheshoulderboltandnuttoinstallthechute
cabletothelift-armassembly.Torquethebolt
98to119N∙m(72to88ft-lb).
Note:Whenyouremovethesnowthrowerfrom
themachine,removethefastenerssecuringthe
cabletothecableplateshowninFigure13.Do
notremovethecableplatefromthelinkageand
lift-armassembly.
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Figure12
1.Nut
4.Cableplate
2.Chutecable5.Shoulderbolt
3.Removethesefasteners
whenremovingthe
snowthrower.
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Figure13
1.Nut
4.Washer(2)
2.Cable5.Cableplate
3.Shoulderbolt
8.Securethecableinthechute-cablebracketand
tightenthefastenerssecuringthebracket.
8
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Figure14
6
InstallingtheHighFlow
CaseDrainKit
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertotheInstallationInstructionsforthekit.
7
ConnectingtheHoses
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Connectthehosesfromthesnowthrower
cylindertothehosesfromthelowowassembly.
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Figure15
1.Snowthrowercylinder2.Low-owassemblyhoses
2.Connectthehosesfromthehydraulicpumpto
thehighowassembly.
g329341
Figure16
1.High-owassembly
2.Hydraulicpump
9
8
SettingtheSnowthrower
Height
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Startthemachineandlowerthesnowthroweron
cardboardsothatthereisasmallgapbetween
thescraperedgeandtheground.
2.Shutoffthemachineandremovethekey.
3.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe
augersidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddown
easily.
g309343
Figure17
1.Skid2.Nut(2)
4.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwith
theground.
5.Adjustthestopboltasfollows:
A.SupporttheA-frameusingblocksora
cylinderlock.
B.Loosenthejamnut.
g330392
Figure18
1.Stopbolt
2.Jamnut
C.Adjustthestopboltuntilitcontactsthe
A-frame.
Note:Thispreventsthehydraulicsfrom
applyingforceontheskidsandreduces
wear.
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ProductOverview
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Figure19
1.Chutedeector
4.Auger
2.Dischargechute
5.Skid(2)
3.Driftbreaker(2)
6.Snow-cleanouttool
Controls
UsetheswitchesfromtheLowFlowHydraulicKit
(Figure20)andtheheight-of-cutlevertooperatethe
snowthrower.
LowFlowHydraulicKitSwitches
•Movetheleftswitchupordowntoraiseorlower
thesnowthrower.
•Movetherightswitchleftorrighttoanglethe
dischargechute.
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Figure20
1.Raiseorlowerthe
snowthrower
2.Anglethedischargechute
leftorright.
Power-TakeoffSwitch(PTO)
Usethepower-takeoffswitch(PTO)tostartandstop
theattachment.
Height-of-CutLever
Usetheheight-of-cutlevertoraiseandlowerthe
snowthrowerdeector.
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Operation
OperatingtheSnowthrower
Important:Raisethesnowthrowerwhen
transportingit.
1.Startthemachine.
2.Movethethrottlelevermidwaybetweenthe
FASTandSLOWpositions.
Note:Incoldconditions,thetractionunitengine
mayneedtimetowarmuppriortoengagingthe
attachment.
3.EngagethePTOswitchtostartthesnowthrower
auger.
4.MovethethrottlelevertotheFASTposition
beforeclearingsnow.
5.DisengagethePTOswitchorreleasethe
motion-controlleverstostopthesnowthrower
auger.
Note:Theaugershouldspincounterclockwisewhen
viewedfromtheleftsidefromtheoperatingposition
(Figure21).Iftheaugerspinsinthewrongdirection,
switchthecouplersonthehydraulichosesconnected
totheHighFlowKit.
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Figure21
ClearingaClogged
Snowthrower
WARNING
Iftheauger/impellerisrunningbutthereisno
snowcomingoutofthedischargechute,the
dischargechutemaybeclogged.
Neveruseyourhandstoclearaclogged
dischargechute.Thiscouldresultinpersonal
injury.
Note:Ifanobjectislodgedintheauger,reversethe
hydraulicow.Ifthisdoesnotdislodgetheobject,
continueasfollows.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Disconnectthehydraulichoses.
4.Useasticktoclearthesnowthrower.
5.Connectthehydraulichosesbeforeresuming
operation.
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AdjustingtheDriftBreakers
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Loosenthe2nutsoneachdriftbreakerand
adjustthebreakerasnecessary(Figure22).
4.Tightenthenuts.
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Figure22
1.Nut
2.Driftbreaker
TransportingtheMachine
Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe
machine.Useafull-widthramp.Ensurethatthetrailer
ortruckhasallthenecessarybrakes,lighting,and
markingasrequiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadall
thesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould
helpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.Refertoyour
localordinancesfortrailerandtie-downrequirements.
WARNING
Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithout
turnsignals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora
slow-moving-vehicleemblemisdangerous
andcanleadtoaccidents,causingpersonal
injury.
Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet
orroadway.
SelectingaTrailer
WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck
increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould
causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure23).
•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse
individualrampsforeachsideofthe
machine.
•Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast4
timesaslongastheheightofthetraileror
truckbedtotheground.
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Figure23
1.Full-widthrampinstowed
position
3.H=heightofthetraileror
truckbedtotheground
2.Rampisatleast4times
aslongastheheightof
thetrailerortruckbedto
theground
4.Trailer
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LoadingtheMachine
WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck
increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould
causeseriousinjuryordeath.
•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga
machineonaramp.
•Loadandunloadthemachinewiththe
heavyenduptheramp.
•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration
whiledrivingthemachineonarampas
thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora
tip-oversituation.
1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle
andconnectthesafetychains.
2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand
lights.
3.Lowertheramp(Figure23).
4.Raisetheplatform.
Important:Alwayskeeptheplatformup
whenloadingandunloadingthemachine.
5.Loadthemachineontothetrailerwiththeheavy
enduptheramp(Figure24).
•Iftheattachmentisinstalled,loadthe
machinewiththefrontuptheramp.
•Iftheattachmentisnotinstalled,loadthe
machinewiththerearuptheramp.
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Figure24
1.Machinewith
attachment—loadthe
machinewiththefrontup
theramp.
2.Machinewithmoweronly
ornoattachment—load
themachinewiththerear
uptheramp.
6.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage
theparkingbrake.
7.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster
wheelsandtherearbumperwithstraps,chains,
cable,orropes(Figure25).Refertolocal
regulationsfortie-downrequirements.
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g309802
Figure25
1.Tie-downloops
UnloadingtheMachine
1.Lowertheramp.
2.Unloadthemachinefromthetrailerwiththe
heavyenduptheramp(Figure26).
•Iftheattachmentisinstalled,unloadthe
machinewiththefrontuptheramp.
•Iftheattachmentisnotinstalled,unloadthe
machinewiththerearuptheramp.
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Figure26
Machineswithouttheattachmentinstalled
1.Machinewith
attachment—unloadthe
machinewiththefrontup
theramp.
2.Machinewithout
attachment—unloadthe
machinewiththerearup
theramp.
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PreventingFreeze-upafter
Use
•Insnowyandcoldconditions,somecontrolsand
movingpartsmayfreeze.Donotuseexcessive
forcewhentryingtooperatefrozencontrols.
Ifyouhavedifcultyoperatinganycontrolorpart,
starttheengineandletitrunforafewminutes.
Thawfrozenpartsbeforeoperatingthemachine.
•Afterusingthemachine,lettheenginerunfora
fewminutestopreventmovingpartsfromfreezing.
Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingparts
tostop,andremovealliceandsnowfromthe
machine.
OperatingTips
•AlwayssetthethrottletotheFASTpositionwhen
throwingsnow.
•Removesnowassoonaspossibleafteritfalls.
Thisproducesthebestsnowremovalresults.
•Donotoverloadthesnowthrowerbyclearingsnow
attoofastarate.
•Iftheengineslowsdownorthefrontofthe
snowthrowerridesup,reducetheforwardspeed.
•Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible
andoverlapeachpasstoensurecompletesnow
removal.Ifwheelsslip,reducetheforwardspeed.
•Runthesnowthrowerforafewminutesafter
clearingsnowsothatmovingpartsdonotfreeze.
15
Maintenance
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someone
couldaccidentlystarttheengineand
seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.
Shutofftheengineandremovethekey
fromtheswitchbeforeyouperformany
maintenance.
MaintenanceSafety
Readthefollowingsafetyprecautionsbefore
performinganymaintenanceonthemachine:
•Beforeservicing,adjusting,orcleaningthe
machine,shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhileperformingan
adjustmentorrepairtoprotectyoureyesfrom
foreignobjectsthatthemachinemaythrow.
•Checkallfastenersatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightnesstoensurethatthemachineisinsafe
workingcondition.
AdjustingtheSkids
ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checktheskids.
Checktheskidstoensurethattheaugerdoesnot
contactthepavedorgravelsurface.Adjusttheskids
asneededtocompensateforwear.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Loosenthenutsthatsecurebothskidstothe
augersidesuntiltheskidsslideupanddown
easily(Figure27).
Important:Supporttheaugerbladesabove
thegroundusingtheskids.
g309343
Figure27
1.Skid2.Nut(2)
4.Movetheskidsdownuntiltheyareevenwith
theground.
5.Ensurethatthetripedgesare3mm(1/8inch)
aboveandparalleltoalevelsurface(Figure29).
Note:Ifthepavementiscracked,rough,or
uneven,adjusttheskidstoraisethetripedges.
Forgravelsurfaces,adjusttheskidsfurther
downtopreventthemachinefrompickingup
rocks.
6.Firmlytightenthenutsthatsecurebothskids
totheaugersides.
Note:Toquicklyadjusttheskidsiftheyloosen,
supportthetripedges3mm(1/8inch)offthe
pavement,thenadjusttheskidsdowntothe
pavement
7.Adjustthestopboltasfollows:
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A.SupporttheA-frameusingblocksora
cylinderlock.
B.Loosenthejamnut.
g330392
Figure28
1.Stopbolt
2.Jamnut
C.Adjustthestopboltuntilitcontactsthe
A-frame.
Note:Thispreventsthehydraulicsfrom
applyingforceontheskidsandreduces
wear.
ReplacingtheTripEdges
ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthetrip
edges.
Replacethetripedgeswhentheyareworn.
Note:Operatingconditionsaffectstrip-edgewear.
Operatingthesnowthrowerondrypavementwill
causethetripedgestowearfasterthanoperatingit
onwetsnow.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Removetheboltsandretainerplate.
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Figure29
1.Bolt(4)
3.TripEdge
2.Retainerplate
4.Removethetripedgeandinstallanewone
usingtheretainerplateandfasteners.
Checkingthe
Auger-Gearbox-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Yearly
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Cleantheareaaroundthepipeplugandremove
thepipeplugfromthegearbox.
Note:Ifneeded,useplierstoassistinremoving
thepipeplug.
g334133
Figure30
4.Checktheoillevelusingasuitablemeasuring
device,suchasacleancabletie.Theoilshould
beapproximately3.8cm(1.5inches)belowthe
lleropening
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g257737
Figure31
5.Iftheoillevelislow,addSAE80W-140gearoil
lubricanttothegearbox,thenchecktheoillevel
again.
Note:Donotusesyntheticoil.
6.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.
CheckingtheBelt
ServiceInterval:Every150hours
Checkbeltforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,
wear,signsofoverheating,oranyotherdamage.
Thesignsofawornbeltaresquealingwhilethebelt
isrotating,cracks,cutsorgouges.Replacethebeltif
youdetectanyofthesesigns.
ReplacingtheBelt
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Removethe4hairpincotterssecuringthebelt
cover(Figure32).
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Figure32
1.Hairpincotter(4)
2.Beltcover
4.Removethebeltfromthepulleys(Figure33).
WARNING
Thespringisundertensionwhen
installedandcancausepersonalinjury.
Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.
g309453
Figure33
1.Spring
2.Belt
5.Wrapthenewbeltaroundthesmallpulley
(Figure33).
6.Rotatethelargepulleybyhandandwrapthe
beltarounditasitrotates(Figure33).
Note:Thetensiononthespringwillincrease
asyourotatethebeltonthepulley.
7.Installthebeltcoverandsecureitusingthe4
hairpincotters(Figure32).
AdjustingtheDriveChain
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Removethedrive-chaincover.
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g329851
Figure34
1.Wingnut(2)3.Cover
2.Spacer4.Bolt(2)
4.Loosenthenut.
g329850
Figure35
1.Sprocket
3.Nut
2.Shoulderbolt
5.Usingaclosed-endwrench,pullthenuttoapply
tensiontothechain,andtightentheboltusing
asocketwrench.
Note:Ensurethatthechainistightbutdoes
notbind.
Important:Ifyouremovetheshoulderbolt,
applyanti-seizecompoundtotheboltbefore
installingit.
6.Tightenthenut.
7.InstallthecoverasshowninFigure34.
Storage
1.Beforelongtermstorage,washtheattachment
withmilddetergentandwatertoremovedirtand
grime.
2.Checktheconditionofthescraperblade.
3.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.
Repairorreplaceanydamagedorwornparts.
4.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint
isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
5.Storetheattachmentinaclean,drygarageor
storagearea.Coverittoprotectitandkeepit
clean.
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CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation
Whatisthiswarning?
Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:
WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.
WhatisProp65?
Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto
California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother
reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto
informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.
Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith
theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the
CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese
chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all
.
AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2)
haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.
Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?
Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot
limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally,someonlineandmailorder
retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.
HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?
Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning
atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow
thefederalandinternationalstandards.
Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?
•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.
•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies
makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.
•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.
•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora
productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.
WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?
Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand
use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof
exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromT oroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe
“nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,TorohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifTorodoesnotprovidethese
warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.
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