QuestionQUESTION: Hello John. I just bought a Toro Power Clear 221Q and used it yesterday for the first time to clean up a pretty wet and heavey snowfall here in NJ. This is the 2 cycle engine model. The machine works great but upon finishing my driveway I noticed that when I let go of the clutch engagement bar, the clutch does not disengage and the wire that goes from the bar into the motor housing just hangs slack - it is permanently engaged. This hasn't affected operation and it will still start and clear snow but i wanted to check here for a quick fix before I take it to a dealer for repair. Is this a common problem? Is there an easy fix? I am fairly good with samll engines but have not looked into this problem a great deal yet. Thanks in advance for any information.
ANSWER: Hello Jeff:
>>From your Description it Sounds like the Pivot (for the Ground Drive Idler Pulley) has Frozen in Place During the Cold Operation of the Unit.
>>This Problem Usually Occurs when the Snow is a Wet Snow and the Moisture Freezes the Pivot Assy.
>>Send me the Model Numbers Off the Unit, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you.
>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower at this Site Addy, https://lookup3.toro.com/partdex/default.cfm and Select Start Parts Viewer. Now Enter the Model Numbers (??????) and Click Search. Now Select View Assembly Drawings for your Year Model.
>>Thanks.
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John
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John
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QUESTION: John, thank you. It is model number 38583.
AnswerHello Again Jeff:
>>This Model has a Spring that Returns the Drive to Neutral.
>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower at this Site Addy, https://lookup3.toro.com/partdex/default.cfm and Select Start Parts Viewer. Now Enter the Model Numbers (38583) and Click Search. Now Select View Assembly Drawings for your Year Model.
>>Then Select the Rotor Drive Assy Thumbnail.
>>The Spring is #17 and the Pivot (aka Idler Arm) is #15 in the Breakdown.
>>Check the Spring and make sure it is Still Attached to the Pivot/Idler Arm and make Sure the Pivot/Idler Arm is Moving Freely.
>>It is Possible that the Cable has a Burr on the Inside of the Shield and this is causing this Problem.
>>If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I Hope to be Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.
Good Luck
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John
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John
