Service Manual

Traction Drive Systems
3 - 14 Two Stage Snowthrower Drive Systems Manual
21. If the lower traction rod was removed, reinstall it
now. Slide the end through the traction bracket
then install the spring and locknut. Turn the
locknut on until the spring is compressed to
approximately 2 ¼” (5.7 cm) long (Figure 113).
Figure 113
2773-010
22. Install the bottom cover and reconnect any
additional linkage that may have been removed.
23. See "Auger/Impeller Drive Control Linkage — All
Other Models" on page 2 - 8 and "ADJUSTING
THE TRACTION ROD — LAWN-BOY MODELS
28230, 28231 AND TORO MODELS 38051,
38052, 38054, 38056, 38062, 38063, 38064" on
page 2 - 11 to make all final linkage adjustments.
DISASSEMBLY — TORO MODELS 38066,
38078, 38083, 38084, 38086
1. Drain the fuel and oil. Stand the machine up on its
auger and secure to prevent tipping.
2. Remove the klik pins and remove both wheels.
3. Remove 8 self-tapping screws securing the lower
cover and rear plate (Figure 114).
Figure 114
0054-007
4. To remove the upper traction shaft and friction
wheel assembly, disconnect the master link in the
chain. Remove the two bolts securing the
bearings on each side and slide the assembly out
of the frame (Figure 115).
Figure 115
0054-008
5. For service of the traction shaft assembly, refer to
"SUB ASSEMBLY REPAIR — TORO MODELS
38066, 38078, 38083, 38084, 38086" on
page 3 - 17.
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