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Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace the right spindle on the Toro Walk Behind Mower 21199HD 2018.

What you need

  1. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug wire: step 1, image 1 of 2 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug wire: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Before you begin, ensure that the mower is powered down and cool to the touch.

    • Grab the plastic housing at the end of the spark plug wire and pull firmly to disconnect it.

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  2. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Chock the rear wheels: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Chock the rear wheels to prevent the mower from rolling during service.

    • If the blades are extremely dirty, you can clean them using the washout fitting so the bolts on the underside of the blade guard are accessible.

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  3. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Lift up the deflector: step 3, image 1 of 2 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Lift up the deflector: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Lift up the plastic deflector.

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  4. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the grass bag: step 4, image 1 of 3 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the grass bag: step 4, image 2 of 3 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the grass bag: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • While holding the deflector up and out of the way, lift the grass bag handle away from the mower to detach it.

    • Remove the grass bag.

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  5. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the belt guard bolts: step 5, image 1 of 3 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the belt guard bolts: step 5, image 2 of 3 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the belt guard bolts: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Use a 3/8-inch socket to remove the four bolts securing the belt guard:

    • Three 1 inch-long recessed bolts

    • One 1 1/2 inch-long bolt

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  6. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the belt guard: step 6, image 1 of 2 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the belt guard: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the belt guard straight off the front of the mower to remove it.

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  7. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Loosen the belt tensioner: step 7, image 1 of 2 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Loosen the belt tensioner: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Loosen, but don't remove, the belt tensioner to give the belt some slack.

    • Use a 1/2 inch socket and 1/2 wrench simultaneously to loosen the tensioner.

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  8. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the pulley plug cap: step 8, image 1 of 2 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the pulley plug cap: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use a flathead screwdriver to pry off the plastic plug cap.

    • Remove the plug cap.

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  9. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the upper belt guide: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 3/8 inch socket to remove the four bolts securing the upper belt guide to the pulley.

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  11. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the upper belt guide from the pulley.

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  12. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the left pulley: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 1/2 inch socket to remove the left pulley bolt

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  13. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the pulley bolt and washer.

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  14. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 3 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 3 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement: step 13, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the left pulley.

    • Remove the bushing from the pulley.

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  15. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the belt from the left sprocket: step 14, image 1 of 3 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the belt from the left sprocket: step 14, image 2 of 3 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the belt from the left sprocket: step 14, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the belt up and over the left sprocket.

    • Move the belt to the front of the mower, out of the way of the belt tensioner.

    • During reassembly, ensure all belt teeth are fully seated, otherwise there will not be enough slack for the belt to be installed.

    • During reassembly, ensure that the blades are oriented perpendicularly to one another so they don't collide.

    • Spin the left sprocket, with the blade attached underneath, until it is in a safe position, then place the belt on the sprocket.

    • Spin both blades to ensure they don't touch during a 360Ëš rotation.

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  16. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the belt guide: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 3/8 inch socket to remove the two screws securing the belt guide.

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  17. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the belt guide.

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  18. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the air cleaner cover: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Loosen the knob on top of the air cleaner cover, on the top side of the motor.

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  19. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 2 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the cover up and off of the air cleaner to remove it.

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  20. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the engine guard: step 19, image 1 of 2 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the engine guard: step 19, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the three metric bolts securing the engine guard:

    • Two 10 mm bolts

    • One 8 mm bolt

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  21. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 2 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement: step 20, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the engine guard.

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  22. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the engine brake: step 21, image 1 of 3 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the engine brake: step 21, image 2 of 3 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the engine brake: step 21, image 3 of 3

    • Use an impact wrench with a 3/4 inch socket to remove the right sprocket bolt.

    • If necessary, use a punch or screwdriver to lock the sprocket in place during removal, lining up the hole in the sprocket with the hole in the blade guard.

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  23. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 3 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement: step 22, image 2 of 3 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement: step 22, image 3 of 3

    • Lift up the engine brake.

    • Remove the blue motor belt from the engine brake.

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  24. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 3 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement: step 23, image 2 of 3 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement: step 23, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the engine brake.

    • Remove the accompanying washer.

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  25. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the right sprocket: step 24, image 1 of 3 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the right sprocket: step 24, image 2 of 3 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the right sprocket: step 24, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the right sprocket and belt up and away from the spindle to remove it.

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  26. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the right spindle shaft: step 25, image 1 of 3 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the right spindle shaft: step 25, image 2 of 3 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the right spindle shaft: step 25, image 3 of 3

    • Grabbing the spindle shaft from the bottom, lower it down through the spindle.

    • Remove the spindle shaft from underneath the mower.

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  27. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the spindle bolts: step 26, image 1 of 1

    • Tilt the mower onto its side so the spindle assembly is facing out.

    • This may require two people.

    • Use a 1/2 inch socket to remove the four spindle bolts.

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  28. Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the spindle: step 27, image 1 of 2 Toro Walk Behind Mowers 21199HD 2018 Right Spindle Replacement, Remove the spindle: step 27, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the spindle.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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