Toro 79252 Operator's Manual

48” snow blade for lawn & garden tractors

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48" Snow Blade
Lawn & Garden Tractors
Model No. 79252 – 6900001 & Up
Model No. 99251 – 6900001 & Up
Model No. 9861907 – T6S0001 & Up
Operator's Manual
IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your
safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and
their proper use before you operate the product.
for
FORM NO. 3318–252

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  • Page 1 FORM NO. 3318–252 48” Snow Blade Lawn & Garden Tractors Model No. 79252 – 6900001 & Up Model No. 99251 – 6900001 & Up Model No. 9861907 – T6S0001 & Up Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your safety and the safety of others.
  • Page 2 Introduction We want you to be completely satisfied with your The warning system in this manual identifies new product, so feel free to contact your local potential hazards and has special safety messages that Authorized Service Dealer for help with service, help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Page Adjusting Dial-A-Height ....Installation ......Adjusting Blade Index .
  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly. DESCRIPTION QTY. Channel assembly Tip spring Cotter pin Assemble blade to channel and frame Hairpin cotter Bolt 3/4–16 x 3/4” Nut 3/4” Index rod Index plate Bolt 3/8–16 x 1”...
  • Page 5 Installation DESCRIPTION QTY. Lift weldment Plate Bolt 3/8–16 x 1” Lock nut 3/8” Mount lift assembly to frame Washer 5/8” Cotter pin Lift rod Hitch assembly Carriage bolt 3/8–16 x 1’ Install front hitch Washer 3/8” Lock nut 3/8” Rear mounting plate Blade bracket Bolt 1/2–13 x 1-1/4”...
  • Page 6: Assemble Blade

    Installation Installation Assemble Blade Place index rod through hole in frame and slide into hole in index pin (Fig. 2). Attach channel assemble and blade trip springs Hook index rod into front hole of index plate and to blade with rods and hairpin cotters and cotter attach to frame with 3/8 x 1”...
  • Page 7 Installation Attach index lever to frame bracket with 1/2 x 1” bolt and 1/2” nut (Fig. 3). IMPORTANT: Do not tighten nut and bolt excessively to cause binding of lever at bracket. Install eye bolt and eyelets with (2) #10 washers and (2) #10 lock nuts(Fig.
  • Page 8: Tractor Set-Up

    Installation Tractor Set-Up Assemble rear mounting plate and blade bracket with (2) 1/2 x 1-1/4” bolts (heads toward the rear) and (2) 1/2” lock nuts through holes in Remove E–ring and all except one thick washer vertical plates (Fig. 7). from tractor front axle pivot pin.
  • Page 9: Installing Snow Blade To Tractor

    Installation Installing Snow Blade to Install rear mounting plate\blade bracket assembly under and inside rear frame member Tractor with short tongue rearward (Fig. 8). Secure with (3) 1/2 x 1-1/4” bolts and (3) 1/2”lock nuts at Position snow blade on a level surface with holes in frame side members and tongue forward space behind for tractor.
  • Page 10: Removing The Snow Blade

    Installation Removing the Snow Blade Note: Save all hardware, rods, washers and hairpin cotters for reuse when installing blade. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine.
  • Page 11 Installation Remove hairpin cotters and clevis pins from latch levers (Fig. 14). Open latch levers and lower the frame (Fig. 14). 1470 Figure 14 1. Clevis pin 3. Latch lever 2. Hairpin cotter 4. Frame Push in on the front hitch release rod to open the hitch and remove blade lift arm (Fig.
  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation POTENTIAL HAZARD Hitting fixed objects can cause the tractor to stop abruptly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Stopping abruptly can cause loss of control, equipment damage and personal injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Travel at a safe, slow speed. Check area to be plowed and mark all fixed objects so they can be avoided.
  • Page 13: Attachment Lift Lever

    Operation Attachment Lift Lever Adjusting Dial-A-Height The attachment lift lever (Fig. 17) is used to raise and The Dial-A-Height control (Fig. 17) is used to limit lower various attachments. the downward travel of the attachment. The Dial-A-Height knob is rotated to change the location of this stop, up or down.
  • Page 14: Adjusting Blade Index

    Operation Adjusting Blade Index Adjusting Blade Trip Springs The blade can be indexed side to side, in 5 positions. The blade trip springs can be mounted in 4 positions. The direction is controlled by the handle on the right The top hole provides greatest scraping pressure and frame (Fig.
  • Page 15: Tips For Using Snow Blade

    Operation Tips for Using Snow Blade Remove snow as soon as possible after it falls. This produces best snow removal results. Snow is generally removed from driveway by making one pass down the center and then plowing snow to either side on successive passes. If tractor looses traction when using snow blade, wheel weights and tire chains may be available from your dealer.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Maintenance Service Interval Chart Each Storage Fall Service Operation Notes Hours Hours Service Service Grease–Channel pivot Oil–Linkages Chipped Surfaces–paint Scraper–check for wear POTENTIAL HAZARD If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.
  • Page 17: Greasing And Lubrication

    Maintenance Greasing and Lubrication Oil Linkages Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the Service Interval/Specification parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key. Grease and oil the machine after every 25 operating hours or once a year, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 18: Reversing The Scraper Blade

    Maintenance Reversing the Scraper Blade Storage The scraper blade contacts the ground preventing Before long term storage wash the machine with damage to the snow blade. Periodically inspect the mild detergent and water to remove dirt and scraper blade for wear. When scraper becomes worn, grime from the entire machine.
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