Toro Cement Mixer 68009HD 2018 Spindle Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace the spindle for the Toro Cement Mixer 68009HD.

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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Étape 1 Safety precautions

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

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Étape 2

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Unlatch the three rubber straps securing the cowl.

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Étape 3

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

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Étape 4

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

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Étape 5

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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Étape 6 Remove the tub

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Pull up on the brake lever to disengage the brake.

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Étape 7

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

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Étape 8

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

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Étape 9

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

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Étape 10

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

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

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Étape 12

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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.

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Étape 13 Remove the dish

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

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Étape 14

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

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Étape 15

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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.

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Étape 16 Reassembly tip

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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.

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Étape 17 Remove the spindle

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

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Étape 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.

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Étape 19

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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.

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