Toro Cement Mixer 68009HD 2018 Driveshaft Replacement

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

Unlatch the three rubber straps securing the cowl.

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

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

Grab the plastic housing at the end of the spark plug wire.

Pull firmly to disconnect the wire from the spark plug.

Pull up on the brake lever to disengage the brake.

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

Push down on the brake lever to re-engage the brake.

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

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

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

Lift the tub straight up from the dish and remove it from the device.

Remove the four fasteners securing the engine plate:

Two 14 mm bolts

Two 3/4 inch nuts

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

Use a 3/4 inch wrench to loosen the four bolts securing the engine to the frame.

Slide the belts off from the pulleys and remove them.

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.

Slide the pulley off the axle and remove it.

Remove the key from the axle.

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.

Use a screwdriver to pry and loosen the lock collar from the shaft.

Slide the lock collar off the shaft and remove it.

Pull the driveshaft from the gear end and remove it.