1992 Toro Wheelhorse 310-8, Steering Wheel Worn

[Snopro44 0]

Hi everyone,

 

Just purchased a 1992 Toro Wheelhorse 310-8 for use at the cabin. The steering wheel is quote loose on the shaft - ie the "bushing" in the hub of the steering wheel itself is all worn out.

 

Has anyone ever re-bushed a steering wheel or have a recommended fix short of buying a replacement wheel?

 

Many thanks.

 

Jason

[RandyLittrell 3,942]

This thread will help you out. 

 

And this one. 

 

 

 

Hope this helps! 

 

Randy

[Lee1977 7,463]

I have a 1989 520 that the steering wheel is loose on the shaft. I think they went with pot metal on the later style steering wheels. I haven't done anything with mine but I plan to remove that hub and epoxy in a steel hub may have to drill the plastic wheel out as the wheel wobbles a good bit. Don't know if it will work and was waiting until after mowing season.

[lynnmor 8,271]

I cleaned up the shaft and bushing on a 520H, then applied Loctite 609.  It worked well for the past year.  If it loosens again, I'll bore and bush the steering wheel.

[Snopro44 0]

Thanks all - will try epoxy first and re-bush as a fall back. 

 

Jason