1972 Toro 832

ADKSnow

Joined: Dec 27, 2007
Points: 2

1972 Toro 832 - 31820
Original Message Dec 27, 2007 9:21 pm

Murphy's Law is nailing me this week. My beloved Airens 1032 1980? is shot. I found a 1972 Toro 832 that hadn't been used for 10 years...runs great however I was worried about the drum auger and no shear bolts as I went through a couple shear bolts a season with the Airens. Well today (second time I used the Toro) I scooped a rock and now the left auger isn't working. The right auger and the impeller work fine. I called Toro and explained, they said its probably the Carriage Bolts #8. I think its the HH Screw #54. Any help? Also, I need to lube the gear box, whats the oil I should use? Thanks, Abby's Guide has been a savior today. Still missing the Airens.

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This message was modified Dec 27, 2007 by ADKSnow

niper99

Location: London Ont
Joined: Dec 2, 2007
Points: 354

Re: 1972 Toro 832 - 31820
Reply #8 Dec 20, 2013 8:17 pm

genthner wrote:

ADK: I have the same exact Toro 832 and my RIGHT side auger isn't working but the left is. I was wondering how to take the auger apart to fix it, specifically the drive shaft in the middle of the auger.PLEASE RSVP if you can help.ThanksP.S.- I was also wondering what grade of bolt to use- 5? 8?. Can these be replaced with a higher grade to prevent them shearing off or will that put too much stress on the drive shaft?

Grade 5 bolts are even to strong.. shear pins or bolts usually have cuts in them or are made of #3 strength or less..

my suggestion is to use exactly what toro is suggesting... I only use factory toro shear bolts on "drum style" augers

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