Operating The Snowthrower; Raising And Lowering The Snowthrower - Toro 79366 Operator's Manual

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, move the PTO
to the off position, 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.

Operating the Snowthrower

The power take off (PTO) runs the snowthrower. If the
ignition key is in the run or lights position and the PTO is
engaged, the PTO indicator light will be on. When this
light is on, it is a reminder: the implement is being
powered and the starter will not crank while the PTO is
engaged. Always turn off the PTO before getting off the
seat.
Engaging the PTO
1. Press the brake pedal to stop the machine.
2. Move the throttle lever to the fast position.
Important For best performance, always use full
throttle when the PTO is on.
3. Pull the PTO switch to the on position (Fig. 33).
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Figure 33
1. Push (off-disengaged)
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2. Pull (on-engaged)
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Disengaging the PTO
Push the PTO switch to the off position.
Note: Determine the left and right side of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Raising and Lowering the
Snowthrower
Raise and lower the snowthrower using the attachment
power lift lever. This lever is located to the right of the
steering wheel (Fig. 34).
Figure 34
1. Attachment power lift lever
Raising the Snowthrower
1. Start the tractor.
2. Pull the lift lever up (Fig. 35).
Figure 35
1. Lift lever, Up
3. Release the lever when the snowthrower has reached
the desired height.
The snowthrower will remain in the raised position
until you lower it again.
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2. Lift lever, Down