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Re: Toro 3650 squealing...??
#1 Jan 12, 2009 7:56 am |
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If by chance the belt does look worse for wear and you do need want to replace it, the procedure should be similar to what's shown below (from an older generic Toro single stage service manual) :  |
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Re: Toro 3650 squealing...??
#2 Jan 12, 2009 6:50 am |
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From the 3650 manual: Note: After extended use, the drive belt may wear and lose its proper belt tension. If the drive belt slips (continuously squeals) under a heavy load, increase the belt tension by inserting the spring end into the top hole of the control bar. The belt may slip (squeal) in wet conditions; to dry out the drive system, start the rotor and run it without a load for 30 seconds. Checking the Cable:
Important: Check the control cable for proper adjustment initially, after the first operating hour, and then annually thereafter.
1. Move the control bar back toward the handle to remove the slack in the cable.
2. Ensure that a 1/16 to 1/8 inch (2 to 3 mm) gap exists between the control bar and the handle
Note: To adjust the cable, refer to Adjusting the Cable below.
Important: The control cable must contain some slack when you disengage the control bar for the rotor blades to stop properly.
Adjusting the Cable
1. Unhook the end of the control cable spring from the control bar
2. Move the Z-fitting to a higher or lower hole in the adjuster link as needed to obtain the 1/16 to 1/8 inch (2 to 3 mm) gap between the control bar and the handle
Note: Moving the Z-fitting higher decreases the gap between the control bar and the handle; moving it lower increases the gap.
3. Replace the spring cover and hook the end of the control cable spring into the bottom hole of the control bar.
4. Check the adjustment; refer to Checking the Cable. |
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Re: Toro out of snow thrower business?
#3 Jan 12, 2009 4:13 am |
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My bet is that either you or the store clerk is either or both: a) misinformed, and b) confused.
Toro had increased demand for snowblowers last winter and did this winter too (selling out of most models where I live by mid-to-late October), so if there's one product segment they're not likely to dump, it's this one!
The guy at the store likely heard that:
1) Tecumseh (engine manufacturer) has closed down their engine manufacturing plant (true)
2) Toro (and other manufacturers such as Ariens) were caught out with an engine shortage due to #1, and were left scrambling to produce enough units to meet demand. Due to engine shortages, many models sold out for the season early. (also true).
It remains to be said what engine manufacturer(s) Toro will use next year (and in their lawn equipment this spring/summer). But they have an existing relationship with Briggs & Stratton and I'm sure Briggs & Stratton isn't going to complain if Toro wants to use them exclusively (or for the bulk of Toro's needs).
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