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Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement

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Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the guard plate on a 2017 Toro Stump Grinder model 22615HD.

What you need

  1. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement, Turn off the power: step 1, image 1 of 2 Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement, Turn off the power: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Before you begin, ensure the machine is powered down and cool to the touch.

    • Turn the ignition switch to the off position.

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  2. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement, Close the fuel valve: step 2, image 1 of 2 Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement, Close the fuel valve: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the fuel cutoff valve switch into the off position.

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  3. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug: step 3, image 1 of 2 Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug: step 3, image 2 of 2

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

    • Pull firmly to disconnect the wire from the spark plug.

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  4. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement, Tilt the cutter wheel up: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Tilt the machine so that it is resting on the handle with the cutter wheel raised.

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  5. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement, Remove the belt guard: step 5, image 1 of 2 Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement, Remove the belt guard: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use a 14 mm socket to remove the fasteners securing the belt guard:

    • One 10 mm bolt

    • One 10 mm nut

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  6. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the belt guard.

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  7. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement, Remove the drive belt: step 7, image 1 of 3 Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement, Remove the drive belt: step 7, image 2 of 3 Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement, Remove the drive belt: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Use a 9/16 inch socket to loosen the four nuts securing the bottom of the motor enough to allow the motor to slide freely. Do not remove the nuts.

    • Use a 1/2 inch wrench in combination with the socket wrench to hold the bolts in place.

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  8. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 1/2 inch wrench to loosen the two bolts behind the centrifugal clutch enough to allow the motor to slide freely. Do not remove the bolts.

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  10. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Wrap a piece of tape around the upper half of the tensioner bolt to mark the location of the second nut.

    • Use a 9/16 inch wrench to loosen the nut on the lower half of the tensioner bolt until the motor can slide forward as much as possible.

    • During reassembly, reference the tape to position the outer nut into the same location as before to ensure proper belt tension.

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  11. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the engine towards the cutter blade to loosen the drive belt.

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  12. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the drive belt up and away from the machine while rolling it towards the cutter head to gradually roll it off of the pulley.

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  13. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the drive belt.

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  14. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement, Remove the centrifugal clutch: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Use an impact wrench with a 9/16 inch socket to remove the bolt and washer securing the centrifugal clutch to the spindle.

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  15. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Use a jaw puller to extract the centrifugal clutch from the spindle:

    • Place the center screw so that it is in line with the center of the spindle.

    • Hook the jaws around the back edge of the clutch assembly.

    • Tighten the center screw until the centrifugal clutch is removed from the spindle.

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  16. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the centrifugal clutch and shaft key from the spindle.

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  17. Careful: steps 16-18 are sourced from a guide that's marked as in-progress.

    Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement, Remove the pulley: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 1/8 inch hex key to remove the pulley set screw.

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  18. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Use a universal puller to remove the pulley from the cutter wheel shaft:

    • Attach the universal puller to the pulley using the three bolts provided on the pulley.

    • Use a wrench to torque down the center screw to slowly loosen the pulley.

    • This may take a lot of force.

    • If the pulley seems to be stuck after significant pressure is applied with the universal puller, use a blowtorch to apply heat where the pulley contacts the shaft.

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  19. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 2 Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • If heat was used to loosen the pulley, use gloves when removing it.

    • Pull the pulley off of the shaft to remove it.

    • Remove the shaft key.

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  20. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement, Remove the guard plate: step 19, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 9/16 inch socket to remove the two bolts and washers securing the guard plate to the motor.

    • During reassembly, do not tighten these bolts all the way down until the belt is tensioned.

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  21. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 3 Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 20, image 2 of 3 Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 20, image 3 of 3

    • Use a 9/16 inch socket to remove the bolt and washer securing the guard plate to the frame.

    • Use a 5/8 inch wrench in combination with the 9/16 inch socket to hold the standoff in place.

    • Remove the bolt, washer, and standoff.

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  22. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 9/16 inch socket to remove the bolt and accompanying washer securing the guard plate to the frame.

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  23. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 5/8 inch socket to remove the nut securing the guard plate to the frame.

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  24. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 1/2 inch socket to remove the bolt next to the cutter wheel shaft securing the guard plate to the frame.

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  25. Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 24, image 1 of 3 Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 24, image 2 of 3 Toro Stump Grinder 22615HD 2017 Guard Plate Replacement: step 24, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the guard plate from the frame.

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Conclusion

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

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