Purchase Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025

For two years, I've been growing increasingly frustrated over the fact that the belt on my Powercurve 1800 (which I have only used 5 - 6 times over the past 3 years) kept falling off. I called Toro for any ideas on what might be causing this and they were of no help whatsoever. So, I went to my local Toro dealer who quoted me just over $200 for repairs. I was just about to take the snowblower to the curb when I decided to take some time to figure out the problem. After all, it cost me $[...] on Amazon...I was determined to try to get my money's worth.

After nearly an entire Saturday afternoon later, I'm pleased to offer a solution. Here it is:

1.) First, go here for the parts diagram: https://www.shoptoro.com/Comergent/en/US/adirect/toro?cmd=ToroOnlineViewDrawing

This will help understand what parts I am talking about.

2.) First, Begin by taking off the black side covers on each side of the snow blower. There should be 3 screws holding each cover in place.

3.) Next, if your belt has fallen off, put it back on. This will take some effort but easily done by rotating the belt and using force so that it wraps around the pully.

4.) Next, examine the other side of the blower...the side without the belts. Look for the center spindle...(mine was gold in color). You will see a screw that can be turned with a rather large allen wrench.

5.) With one hand, hold the white plastic pully...part 41 in the diagram.

6.) With the other hand, insert the allen wrench and turn part 53 until very tight. The fact that part 53 has become loose is the problem.

7.) You should be good to go as this will secure and tighten the pully and will prevent the belt from falling off on the other side...it is that simple.

Let me say, Toro's support was terrible. I will think twice before buying another Toro product. Shame on the Toro dealer that wanted $200+ to repair this.

For those having this problem, I hope this provides a solution for you.

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