Toro Cement Mixer 68009HD 2018 Driveshaft Replacement

Written By: Arthur Shi

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Toro Cement Mixer 68009HD 2018 Driveshaft Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

25 - 35 minutes

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace the driveshaft for the Toro Cement Mixer 68009HD. In order to access the driveshaft, you must first remove the tub.

Warning: The tub is extremely heavy and requires at least two people to lift it. Be sure to practice safe lifting techniques.

Tools

Parts

Step 1

Before you begin, press the engine-stop switch to turn off the engine.

Step 2

Unlatch the three rubber straps securing the cowl.

Step 3

Swing the cowl up until it rests securely on the frame.

Step 4

Slide the fuel cutoff lever to the left to cut the fuel supply to the engine.

Step 5

Grab the plastic housing at the end of the spark plug wire.
Pull firmly to disconnect the wire from the spark plug.

Step 6

Pull up on the brake lever to disengage the brake.

Step 7

Rotate the tub until the yoke and dish assembly sit directly below the tub.

Step 8

Push down on the brake lever to re-engage the brake.
Make sure that the brake is fully engaged.

Step 9

Use a 3/4 inch socket to remove the six nuts securing the tub to the dish.

Step 10

Remove the six drum clamp plates from the tub mounting points.

Step 11

Lift the tub up slightly by the gear ring to loosen the tub from the dish.

Step 12

The tub is extremely heavy and requires at least two people to lift it. Be sure to practice safe lifting techniques.
Lift the tub straight up from the dish and remove it from the device.

Step 13

Remove the four fasteners securing the engine plate:
Two 14 mm bolts
Two 3/4 inch nuts

Step 14

Slide the engine plate up and out of the device to remove it.

Step 15

Use a 3/4 inch wrench to loosen the four bolts securing the engine to the frame.
You don't need to fully remove these bolts—loosen them enough to create slack in order to remove and replace the belts.

Step 16

If you are replacing the belts, you can choose to cut the old ones to remove them.
Slide the belts off from the pulleys and remove them.
If you have trouble sliding the belts off, further loosen the four engine bolts to create more slack.

Step 17

Use a crescent wrench to loosen the two set screws on the pulley.
Reassembly tip: The pulley is keyed to install in only one position.

Step 18

Slide the pulley off the axle and remove it.

Step 19

Remove the key from the axle.

Step 20

Use a 4 mm hex key to loosen the set screw securing the lock collar.
There should only be one set screw. If the collar isn't loose, check the second hole for set screws.