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Part Number: 40-8160-01

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*This part replaces obsolete part #: 3-3866 and 40-8160.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Toro

Product Number: 40-8160-01

Classification: Part

Weight: 0.44 lbs.

Shipping: Ships Worldwide

Description:

This manufacturer-approved part is specially designed for use with Toro snowthrowers. Skid shoe allows you to avoid damage and keep smooth control over cracks, gravel, and other uneven surfaces. Over time it will wear out eventually requiring a replacement. It is made of high-quality material and is sold individually. Note, the hardware to secure it is sold separately. It is advised to replace both skid plates at the same time. Make sure to refer to the owner's manual for your model for the correct application.

Warning: California's Proposition 65

Compatibility

This part is compatible with the following machines:

Toro

38052 (6000001-6999999)(1986) Snowthrower
38052 (5000001-5999999)(1985) Snowthrower
38052 (4000001-4999999)(1984) Snowthrower
38052C (9000001-9999999)(1989) Snowthrower
38052C (8000001-8999999)(1988) Snowthrower
38053 (230000001-230999999)(2003) Snowthrower
38053 (220000001-220999999)(2002) Snowthrower
38053 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Snowthrower
38053 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Snowthrower
38054 (6900001-6999999)(1996) Snowthrower
38051 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Snowthrower
38010 (1000001-1999999)(1981) Snowthrower
38015 (3000001-3999999)(1983) Snowthrower
38015 (2000001-2999999)(1982) Snowthrower
38015 (1000001-1999999)(1981) Snowthrower
38035 (9000001-9999999)(1989) Snowthrower
38035 (8000001-8999999)(1988) Snowthrower
38035 (7000001-7999999)(1987) Snowthrower
38035 (6000001-6999999)(1986) Snowthrower
38035 (5000001-5999999)(1985) Snowthrower
38035 (4000001-4999999)(1984) Snowthrower
38072 (8900001-8999999)(1998) Snowthrower
38072 (7900001-7999999)(1997) Snowthrower
38072 (6900001-6999999)(1996) Snowthrower
38072 (5900001-5999999)(1995) Snowthrower
38072 (4900001-4999999)(1994) Snowthrower
38072 (3900001-3999999)(1993) Snowthrower
38073 (9900001-9999999)(1999) Snowthrower
38073 (8900001-8999999)(1998) Snowthrower
38073 (7900001-7999999)(1997) Snowthrower
38073 (6900001-6999999)(1996) Snowthrower
38073 (5900001-5999999)(1995) Snowthrower
38073 (4900001-4999999)(1994) Snowthrower
38073 (3900001-3999999)(1993) Snowthrower
38078 (230000001-230999999)(2003) Snowthrower
38078 (220000001-220999999)(2002) Snowthrower
38078 (210000001-210999999)(2001) Snowthrower
38078 (200000001-200999999)(2000) Snowthrower
38605 (290000001-290999999)(2009) Snowthrower
38605 (280000001-280999999)(2008) Snowthrower
38605 (270004505-270999999)(2007) Snowthrower
38605 (270000001-270004504)(2007) Snowthrower
38606 (290000001-290999999)(2009) Snowthrower
38606 (280000001-280999999)(2008) Snowthrower
31210 (8000001-8999999) (1968) 20-in. Snowhound
31210 (9000001-9999999) (1969) 20-in. Snowhound
31210 (0000001-0999999) (1970) 20-in. Snowhound
31210 (1000001-1999999) (1971) 20-in. Snowhound
38608 (312000001-312999999) Snowthrower
38818 (312000001-312999999) 722 E Power Throw Snowthrower, 2012
38818 (313000001-313999999) 722 E Power Throw Snowthrower, 2013

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Products Compatibility

This item works with the following types of products:

• Snowblower

Questions & Answers

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Toro skid 40-8160-1. Is it a pair or are 2 needed?

Ed asked on 2018-09-10

Hello Ed, Thank you for the question. The skids are sold individually. Hope this helps!

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Repair Instructions: Submitted by Customers Like You

Tool Type:

Snowblower

Parts Used:

Skid - 40-8160-01

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Socket set

warn skids

removed old skids and replaced with new ones.

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Tool Type:

Snowblower

Parts Used:

Primer Line - 32180C

Primer Button - 570682A

Skid - 40-8160-01

Scraper Blade - 39-1551-01

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

More than 2 hours

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, WD-40 and a cutoff wheel

Basic replacment of normal wear parts

Removed engine flywheel shroud and shroud over carburetor to access primer line and allow access to primer button. Removed and replaced both items. Reinstalled shrouds. Sprayed all mounting bolts for scraper blade and skids on both sides of frame with WD-40. Needed to cut a few of the bolts off (due to rust) and replaced all of them, with new, upon reassembly. Adjusted skids to match scraper blade.

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Tool Type:

Snowblower

Parts Used:

Skid - 40-8160-01

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

30-60 minutes

Tools Used:

Socket set, Adjustable Wrench, 1/2 drill

Skid on the snowblower wore through

Took 2 bolts out to remove the skid
Put the 2 bolts back in to install the skid

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Product Information

Manufacturer: Toro

Product Number: 40-8160-01

Classification: Part

Weight: 0.44 lbs.

Shipping: Ships Worldwide