Reversing The Scraper Blade; Replacing The Snowthrower Belt - Toro 79362 Operator's Manual

4. Raise or lower skids equally on both sides, to obtain
level scraping action, and tighten nuts (Fig. 25).
Note: On smooth, paved surfaces, the scraper blade can be
close to the surface. On uneven, gravel or crushed rock
surfaces, adjust skids to raise scraper. This will prevent
catching or picking up rocks.
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Figure 25
1. Skid
2. Housing
Important
The scraper should be above the pavement
if the pavement surfaces on which the snowthrower will
be used are cracked, rough or uneven.

Reversing the Scraper Blade

The scraper blade prevents damage to the snowthrower
housing, from the ground. Periodically inspect the scraper
blade for wear. When scraper becomes worn, before the
ground contacts the housing, reverse the scraper blade.
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the
key.
2. Raise the attachment lift lever; refer to Raising
Attachments, and support the housing off the ground.
3. Remove the nuts, washers, carriage bolts and scraper
blade (Fig. 26).
4. Reverse scraper blade and install with previously
removed hardware (Fig. 26).
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3. Nut
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Figure 26
1. Nut
2. Washer
Replacing the Snowthrower
Belt
Replacing the Snowthrower Belt on 2001
and Newer Models
The following instructions are for 2001 and newer models
only.
1. Remove the belt cover. Refer to figure 27.
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Figure 27
1. Belt cover
2. Unplug the clutch connector (Fig. 28).
3. Pull the PTO stop out of the clutch (Fig. 28).
4. Rotate the clutch to allow space between the belt guide
and the clutch. This will allow the belt to be installed
onto the pulley (Fig. 28).
5. Replace the belt and install new belt into the outside
pulley (Fig. 28).
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3. Carriage bolt
4. Scraper blade
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m–5509
2. Knob