key substitute

[sgkent]

Toro 20018 s/n 220346266

Went to Toro dealer for half moon key # 612066 used in axle drive gear. They substituted rectangular key 39-9680. It seems to work fine. Anyone know if this is an industry acceptable substitute?

612066



39-9680

 

[Bertrrr]

Don't see how a standard Key will fit where a half moon key goes or how to get it to stay in place.
you should be able to find a " Key set " somewhere with the right key, I'd be surprised if you don't continue to have problems with this set up.

 

[sgkent]

the key is used inside the pinion wheel drive gear on each side. The slot is continuous and not cut like a woodruff key. I plan to go see the dealer again this morning. But like you, while it seems to work perfectly, I don't want future problems for the mower.

 

[StarTech]

Did you look the axle itself as these are spring loaded and axle maybe ground for the woodruff key. I have seen one these mowers in quite awhile and my memory is a little rusty.
I better get the rust remover.

 

[Rivets]

Get a new dealer. 612066 is available and has not been superseded. Square key will easily pinch and get caught, not allowing the gear to ratchet properly .

 

[sgkent]

Get a new dealer. 612066 is available and has not been superseded. Square key will easily pinch and get caught, not allowing the gear to ratchet properly .

Thank you. Another clerk at the same dealer swapped the keys for me just a short while ago to the correct style and commented about what you said. Thanks Again. I knew it did not look right but needed some confirmation before taking them back.

update - half moon fits better.