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Toro Cement Mixer 68009HD 2018 V-Belt Replacement

Toro Cement Mixer 68009HD 2018 V-Belt Replacement

Last updated on December 9, 2020

10 - 30 minutes

Moderate

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace the two drivetrain V-belts for the Toro Cement Mixer 68009HD.

What you need

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Step 1 Safety precautions

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

Step 2

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Unlatch the three rubber straps securing the cowl.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

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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 engine plate

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

Step 7

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

Step 8 Remove the V-belts

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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 9

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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.

Conclusion

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

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