Toro 38065, 38080 manual Traction engagement rod

Traction Drive Systems

6.To remove the intermediate shaft, loosen the retaining bolts and remove the chain. Loctite™ Red #271 is used to secure these bolts. Remove the shaft (Figure 116).

Figure 116 0054-009

7.To remove the axle and friction plate assembly, disconnect the traction idler spring (shown just below the right side axle bearing) (Figure 117).

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Figure 117 0054-010

1. Spring

8.Disconnect the friction plate disengagement spring (in the upper left corner of the traction housing) (Figure 118).

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	Figure 118	0054-011
1. Spring	3.	Bell crank

2.Traction engagement rod

9.At this point the traction belt must be removed. Refer to "Replacing the Traction Belt — Lawn-Boy Model 28232 and Toro Models 38053, 38066, 38078, 38083, 38084, 38086" on page 2 - 4.

10.Disconnect the traction engagement rod (left front corner) from the bell crank (Figure 118).

11.Remove the retaining bolts from the axle bearings and the friction plate and axle will slide out of the chassis.

12.For servicing, refer to "Axle and Friction Plate Assembly" on page 3 - 19.

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