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Steve_Cebu
 
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Toro 1028 pulls to the left, how to adjust?
Original Message Jan 19, 2010 12:11 pm |
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I've used the 1028 for 2 storms and now the unit pulls to the left just enough that sometimes I need to use the opposite cable to keep it straight. It mostly does this when it's under load. It was not doing this before. My dealer doesn't know much since this is their first year selling Toro, wish I had known that before I bought from them. They say they are trying to find out but so far they are still looking into it. I'm sure it's an adjustment and I did download the service manual. But I'm not sure if it's a cable length adjustment or something else. More snow is falling and I'd like to get this fixed. I did call Toro and they can't offer any help at all except to tell me to contact a dealer. If the dealer I bought from picks it up it'll be $65 delivery round trip and probably 2 weeks before they can get to it. Any ideas??
This message was modified Jan 19, 2010 by Steve_Cebu
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mml4
Snow is good,
Deep snow is better!
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Re: Toro 1028 pulls to the left, how to adjust?
Reply #9 Jan 20, 2010 8:23 am |
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I've used dimes or nickels to set scraper height before, but it was just too low. The scraper blade catches on expansion joints on the sidewalk. Gets old pretty quick trying to brace for impact every 4 feet.
No Doubt! Not to mention the lip at the curb cut where the concrete meets the asphalt.
Marc
SnapperV210P,Toro22177,TroyBilt42010Snowthrower,Craftsman Shredder,American Turbo Pressure Washer HondaGX200,Stihl011Saw,EchoPas260Trimmer Edger,EchoPB602Blower,EchoHCR150Hedge Clipper
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njal
Joined: Jan 9, 2010
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Re: Toro 1028 pulls to the left, how to adjust?
Reply #10 Jan 20, 2010 8:37 am |
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I've just spent a fair amount of time working on this. Thanks for all the replies. It turns out that the left tire had a roofing nail in it.  The cables on the triggers for the skid steer were a bit loose and not fully engaging. So I took off the tire and the dealer put a plug in it for free, nice of them! Now with the cables adjusted it steers better than before. My scraper bar is set at 1/8" since we have a paved driveway. We do have a small section with small granite stones. I ran over that and the auger bit into the ground and flung the piece of granite out the chute. We are talking about a 2"x3" inch thick piece of granite. Didn't break any shear pins. I've adjusted the markers so I don't run over that area by accident again. Our EOD is at a pretty steep angle but the 1/8" is the best compromise. Now when the snow finally stops I'm ready to blast it off the driveway! steve how much snow are you getting? still spring like weather here in jersey. I picked up another unit yesterday ariens 8526 looks and runs brand new! I couldn't help my self just had to have it!! haha!! So Now my inventory is back up to 4 machines! and no snow!!! haha!!
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njal
Joined: Jan 9, 2010
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Re: Toro 1028 pulls to the left, how to adjust?
Reply #16 Jan 20, 2010 6:23 pm |
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I have been finding great deals on cragslist. The ariens was tooo nice not to buy .. I changed the oil today,took out the old gas and checked the belts.. This puppy is race ready.. where's the snow??? |
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