Toro Personal Pace hard to pull backwards

[Cruisefor2]

My Toro model 20334 is a real bear to pull backwards. Seems like I'm pulling against the self propel. Tried adjusting traction cable 16 ways to Sunday...of little help.

Any ideas what's going on other than this drive being a really poor design ?

Thx in advance for your reply.

 

[Rivets]

When was the belt last changed? I’ve worked on Toro Personal Pace mowers since they came out and this is the most common cause.

 

[Cruisefor2]

Replaced just last season with OEM belt.

 

[Rivets]

Pulling the outer cable back toward you should release the the tranny, taking tension off the belt. Maybe section 9 of this manual will help you out. https://www.toro.com/getpub/22446

 

[sgkent]

there are like 11 variants of that model. Better post a serial number.

 

[Rivets]

Drive systems have not changed since day one, except for types of screws to hold the tranny halves together.

 

[Spitdogger]

Did you ever figure out why your mower was hard to pull backwards? The drive system on newer Toro's is different than older ones. They no longer use the directional drive gears with spring loaded woodruff keys on the drive shaft ends. The drive gears are a rectangle slot with no spring loaded keys. The drive gears do no look directional.

 

[Rivets]

You are correct the axles have changed, but the cause is still the same. Either worn belt or control cable not adjusted properly.

 

[Back44L&G]

Pulling the outer cable back toward you should release the the tranny, taking tension off the belt. Maybe section 9 of this manual will help you out. https://www.toro.com/getpub/22446

Is there a different service manual for the newer Super Recyclers? I have Model 21386. Thanks

 

[Rivets]

Only thing available is the manual I posted. Pages 6-12 to 6-16. Not much there, what is your problem?