Servicing The Drive Shaft - Toro Groundsmaster 1200 Service Manual

Servicing the Drive Shaft

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1. End yoke
2. Universal joint kit (cross and
bearings) (2 each)
Disassembling the Drive Shaft
Groundsmaster® 1200 Pull-Behind Rotary Mower
18235SL Rev A
Cutting Unit Drive Shaft (shown)
3. Grease fitting
4. Slip shaft yoke
1. Remove the cutting unit drive shaft from the machine; refer to
Cutting Unit Drive Shafts (page
2. Remove the snap rings (3) that secure the bearings in the yokes.
Support the yokes when removing and installing the bearings to
prevent damage.
3. Use a press to remove the cross and bearings (2) from the yokes.
4. Clean the drive shaft yoke (4) and end yoke (1).
5. Inspect the drive shaft yoke (4) and end yoke (1) for wear, pitting or other
noticeable damage. Replace the parts that are worn or damaged.
Figure 36
5–5).
IMPORTANT
Page 5–9
5. Slip tube yoke
6. End yoke
Removing the
Cutting Unit Drive: Service and Repairs