Toro Recycler with rear wheel plastic gears

[nbpt100]

I replaced the rear drive wheels on my 20334 Toro Recycler because the tread was bald. The old wheels had steel gears (115-4695). The new replacement part has a composite material for the gear and was worn out in 3 uses. It is very soft compared to the steel gears. The new Part number is 138-3216. I have been doing some research and people are not getting much life out of these newer wheels with the soft gear. Someone metioned a kit you you can get that has the steel gear. He was not very clear or descriptive. Can anyone comment on this. Is this a real up grade or just some hack someone did in their shop.? I would like to get a pair of wheels with steel gears. I have been looking and they seem non existent. I did look at the alignment and it could be a bit better but it is not bad. I had no issues with steels gears. Help appreciated. Thanks.

 

[slomo]

Just noticed a new rear transmission for my 20332, case looks like a reinforced black plastic now.

slomo

 

[Rivets]

Please post the serial number for your 20334. Depending on the year of manufacture, there where different wheel assemblies used, with different wheel gears and drive gears.

 

[nbpt100]

I figured it out. Thanks. I was able to up grade to the steel gears. Had to change the pinion gear to make it happen but worth it.

 

[MikenPSJ]

LOL I had the opposite problem on my Toro 20339 with the only option being the steel gears... now trying to figure out how to reverse the traction so I can use the mower...