Toro Groundsmaster 1200 Service Manual page 93

Removing the Idler Assembly (continued)
Groundsmaster® 1200 Pull-Behind Rotary Mower
18235SL Rev A
4. Remove the retaining ring (2) that secures the idler assembly to the idler
pivot (14).
The torsion spring (5) is under heavy load and can cause personal
injury.
Be careful when removing the tension from the torsion spring of
the idler arm.
5. For additional leverage, slide a nut driver or small piece of pipe onto either
end of the idler arm torsion spring (5). Apply enough load against the torsion
spring to release it from the spring stop or idler arm and carefully lift the idler
assembly from the idler pivot. Release the torsion spring slowly.
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1. Idler arm (right)
2. 3/8 inch square drive
6. Remove, repair and replace the idler components as necessary; refer to
Figure 46.
CAUTION
Figure 47
3. 1/2 inch square drive
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