Toro 200 topdresser spinner guard

" Reoccurring problems "

Our top dresser gets a little rear damage either in the cold storage "parking " or out on the course backing up into a tight tree area .

Last season I noticed they managed  to straighten it out the best they could when it happened . 

So this winter I'm looking at it and seeing if we can fix the issue. Once its a fluke , twice it sometimes happens but the third and fourth time it's an issue that may cause down time at a bad time . 

The wavy look 

Both ends 

Planning my attack with this idea 

After thinking about it more 

 

I went with this way . 1.5" tube stock with 1.25" tube stock sleeves 

Using my trusted painters tape lined the parts up to tac . A bit of a pain with hopper tipped up but still waiting to fill hydraulic oil up after filter changes . Waiting on fluid . 

Disconnect battery before welding is a good idea . Don't create possible new issues after.

Weld sleeves in place after tac.

A little paint

A little more priming and paint

Assemble back on machine and drill out for pins on sleeves .Went with design just incase we had to remove spinner assemble for a different option . 

Turned out great 

Pretty easy build. 

Joel mention that this handle was a lot of trouble when adjusting shute. I have to agree . I do clean them and dry lube after but the top dress sand just gets in there jamming it in place ...a lot . 

So I removed the handle ( also was striped inside )

Made my Bobs Shop T handle for 2$. Weld it to business end of old part.

paint 

Install with Chris Wallace  torque specs so I know its not going to snap off  lol . Nice and easy no more hassels .

This is my Dolly it's also MIA. 

Please return ASAP.

Have a great winter .Hope everyone winters well for a quick spring start up .

Bobs Shop Grinding room still open for grinds .If your getting behind I can grind .