Scraper Kit

21in Power Clear® Snowthrowers

Model No. 161-0963P-Serial No. and Up

Installation

Important: It is recommended to replace the rotor blades (paddles) whenever you replace the scraper. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for more information. Find replacement parts at Toro.com.

Preparing the Machine

Gas Models Only

  1. Park the machine on a level surface.

  2. Shut off the machine and remove the key.

  3. Wait for all moving parts to stop.

  4. Allow the machine to cool.

  5. Disconnect the spark-plug wire.

Battery Models Only

  1. Park the machine on a level surface.

  2. Shut off the machine and remove the electric-start key.

  3. Wait for all moving parts to stop.

  4. Allow the machine to cool.

  5. Remove the battery pack(s).

Installing the Scraper Kit

Parts needed for this procedure:

Scraper1

  1. Use a proper lifting device to gain access to the bottom of the machine.

    Important: Machines with fuel only: Do not tip the machine all the way forward onto its nose, or fuel may leak out of the machine.

  2. Unhook the 2 springs from the old scraper.

    Note: Ensure that the springs do not fall from the frame.

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    Figure 1

    1. Spring locations

  3. Remove the 2 shoulder bolts and 2 locknuts that secure the scraper to the brackets. Retain the fasteners.

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    Figure 2

  4. Remove the scraper.

  5. Secure the new scraper to the machine using the retained 2 shoulder bolts and 2 locknuts (Figure 2).

  6. Install the 2 springs onto the scraper (Figure 1).

  7. Set the snowblower back on its wheels.

  8. Gas Models only: Connect the spark plug wire.

  9. Battery Models only: Install the battery pack(s).