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biffr1
Joined: Oct 31, 2010
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Toro 824XL - drive problem
Original Message Oct 31, 2010 9:08 pm |
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I have a Toro 824XL Power Throw, 8 hp tecumseh, 5 forward & 2 reverse speeds, it runs fine , but when I put it in 1st gear and depress the drive handle it goes backwards, very slowly, the same thing occurs in 2nd & 3rd gear. It will start to go forward when in 4th & 5th gear, reverse 1 & 2 seem to work fine ?? Any sugestions, could it be the drive belt? Thanks Biffr1 |
FrankMA
 
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
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Re: Toro 824XL - drive problem
Reply #2 Nov 1, 2010 9:18 am |
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What a great explanation of how the friction disc system operates! Thanks trouts2.
Toro Wheel Horse 522xi GT, Honda HS928TA, Honda HS621AS, Honda HS520A, Toro CCR3000 (work in progress), Honda HS624WA (sold 08/23/2010), Stihl BR550 Backpack Blower, Stihl MS250, McCulloch MS1635, Honda EM6500SX Generator
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biffr1
Joined: Oct 31, 2010
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Re: Toro 824XL - drive problem
Reply #3 Dec 7, 2010 4:52 pm |
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Trouts....I just wanted to get back to you and let you know that your diagnosis was spot on. The linkage on my machine needed to be adjusted, just as you reccomended. Once I took it apart and followed the shift sequence it all came togeher. Just like your sugested, the drive wheel was not contacting the friction disc at the right point. Once it was adjusted the 5 forward gears all worked fine . I also changed out the belts while it was apart, just in case. Thanks again for your help. Biffr1
This message was modified Dec 7, 2010 by biffr1
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