Adjusting The Skids; Replacing The Scraper Blade - Toro 79366 Operator's Manual

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. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
3. Raise the attachment lift enough for the skids to clear
the ground.
4. Support the snowthrower housing off the ground.
5. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
6. Loosen the nuts securing the skids to the housing until
the skids slide up and down easily (Fig. 47).
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4
5
Figure 47
1. Skid
2. Housing
3. Carriage bolt, 5/16" x 1
7. Raise or lower the skids equally on both sides to obtain
level scraping action, and tighten nuts securely
(Fig. 47).
Note: On smooth, paved surfaces, the scraper blade can be
close to the surface. On uneven, gravel or crushed rock
surfaces, adjust the skids to raise the scraper, thereby
preventing catching 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.
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3
m–3745
4. Flat washer
5. 5/16" nut
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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 housing, replace
the scraper blade.
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, lower the
attachment lift, stop the engine, and remove the key.
2. Support the snowthrower housing off the ground.
3. Remove the nuts, washers, carriage bolts, and scraper
blade (Fig. 48).
4. Install a new scraper blade with the previously
removed hardware (Fig. 48).
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3
Figure 48
1. Nut
2. Washer
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2
3
4
3
2
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3
m–3722
3. Carriage bolt
4. Scraper blade