DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the clutch cable guide on a Toro snowblower.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Toro
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the clutch cable guide in your snowblower, use a 3/8 inch socket or nut driver to unthread the three mounting screws.
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To release the belt cover, use pliers to detach the idler arm spring and clip.
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Remove the belt from the idler pulley.
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Use a 1/2 inch wrench to secure the idler arm mounting bolt inside the auger housing and a 1/2 inch socket to unthread the nut to release the idler arm.
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Disconnect the clutch cable.
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Use an eleven thirty-second inch wrench or an adjustable wrench to secure the nut and a quarter inch socket to unthread the bolts securing the cable guide.
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Lift off the cap and remove the clutch cable from the old guide.
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Install the new clutch cable guide by positioning the cable and the guide.
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Position the guide assembly on the back side of the pulley housing and secure it with the nut and bolt.
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Reinsert the z end of the clutch cable into the hole in the idler arm.
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Make sure the washer is in place on the bolt.
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Then, position the assembly and slide on the bushing.
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Thread the nut onto the bolt to secure.
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Realign the belt on the idler pulley.
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Reposition the idler spring clip in the frame.
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Attach the spring to the clip and the idler arm.
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Replace the belt cover and secure it with the screws.
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Your snowblower should now be ready for use.