Medium
1-2 hours
This item has been sourced from the original manufacturer and is intended to be used with snowthrowers from Toro. The metal woodruff key is used to link the motor drive shaft and the impeller pulley to allow the shaft to rotate the pulley. This woodruff key is priced as a single item.
Key-woodruff 3257-23
OEM part for: Toro, Lawn Boy
Part Number: 3257-23
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This Key-woodruff will fit the following 1011 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Toro
Lawn Boy
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- Snowblower Parts
- Lawn Tractor Parts
- Lawn Mower Parts
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Main drive shaft bearing failure.
Ron - October 8, 2023
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Followed instruction relative the specific equipment found online.
Removal of the main shaft drive sheave was difficult, sheave set screws marked the drive shaft.
Original auger bearing flanges are threaded, replacement bearings were not, required to purchase a 5/16” X 18 bolt thread tap and cut threads into them, the flange holes were of the right diameter for the tap.
The auger bearing can then installed onto the auger shaft ends.
Tight clearances when installing the main drive sheave and it’s relative key requires manual manipulation of the complete auger, gearbox, main shaft assembly while inserting the woodruff key, once started tap the key into its final position, then tighten the set screws. The auger / gearbox can then be positioned and secured into place by bolting auger shaft bearings bearing to the hood side walls.
Removal of the main shaft drive sheave was difficult, sheave set screws marked the drive shaft.
Original auger bearing flanges are threaded, replacement bearings were not, required to purchase a 5/16” X 18 bolt thread tap and cut threads into them, the flange holes were of the right diameter for the tap.
The auger bearing can then installed onto the auger shaft ends.
Tight clearances when installing the main drive sheave and it’s relative key requires manual manipulation of the complete auger, gearbox, main shaft assembly while inserting the woodruff key, once started tap the key into its final position, then tighten the set screws. The auger / gearbox can then be positioned and secured into place by bolting auger shaft bearings bearing to the hood side walls.
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belts worn
mark - December 3, 2021
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
replace belts& auger bearing
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Bearing frozen
Vito - January 14, 2020
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Nutdriver
Removed old bearing , clean shaft and lube and replace
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Bearing was shot so the wheel was bouncing around. Changed belt to insure longevity.
David - March 2, 2017
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Take front assembly off by removing 6 bolts. Take belt wheel off by hitting middle shaft to remove it. Loosen the two set screws to remove the shaft from bearing. Take out three holds that cover the bearing They will fall down below so watch for them. Replace bearing and reassemble.
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