Toro Cement Mixer 68009Hd 2018 Spindle Replacement Repair Guide

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Moderate

Steps

Time Required

                          30 minutes - 1 hour

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Toro Cement Mixer 68009HD 2018 Safety Precautions
5 steps
Tub
7 steps
Dish
4 steps
Spindle
3 steps

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Introduction

The spindle attaches the tub to the yoke and allows the tub to spin freely.

Warning: The tub and dish are both extremely heavy and require at least two people to lift them. Be sure to practice safe lifting techniques.

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Step 1

              Safety precautions

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

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

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Step 2

Unlatch the three rubber straps securing the cowl.

Unlatch the three rubber straps securing the cowl.

Step 3

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

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.

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.

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

Pull firmly to disconnect the wire from the spark plug.

Step 6

              Remove the tub

Pull up on the brake lever to disengage the brake.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 dish

Use a large crescent wrench to remove the bolt securing the dish to the bottom of the yoke.

Use a large crescent wrench to remove the bolt securing the dish to the bottom of the yoke.

Step 14

Use a 3/4 inch socket to remove the lock bolt from the yoke.

Use a 3/4 inch socket to remove the lock bolt from the yoke.

Step 15

The dish is extremely heavy and requires at least two people to lift it. Be sure to practice safe lifting techniques.
Lift the dish straight up and remove it from the yoke.
A convenient place to set the dish is on top of the removed tub.

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

Lift the dish straight up and remove it from the yoke.

A convenient place to set the dish is on top of the removed tub.

Step 16

              Reassembly tip

During reassembly, be sure to align the shaft indent with the lock bolt hole as you set the dish in place. Otherwise, you will not be able to properly lock the shaft and tighten the dish bolt.

During reassembly, be sure to align the shaft indent with the lock bolt hole as you set the dish in place. Otherwise, you will not be able to properly lock the shaft and tighten the dish bolt.

Step 17

              Remove the spindle

Use a pipe wrench or an extra-large crescent wrench to loosen the dish plug.
Remove the dish plug.

Use a pipe wrench or an extra-large crescent wrench to loosen the dish plug.

Remove the dish plug.

Step 18

The spindle and bearings are very greasy. Handle these components carefully to avoid getting grease everywhere.
Push the spindle from the bottom of the dish.

The spindle and bearings are very greasy. Handle these components carefully to avoid getting grease everywhere.

Push the spindle from the bottom of the dish.

Step 19

Pull the spindle from the top of the dish and remove it.
After you reassemble the device, make sure to follow manufacturer instructions on how to properly lubricate the device with a grease gun.

Pull the spindle from the top of the dish and remove it.

After you reassemble the device, make sure to follow manufacturer instructions on how to properly lubricate the device with a grease gun.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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