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In your first picture, between the gas cap and the carb, straight in you will see a bolt head. Might have to clean all the oil and dirt off it. Believe us, we’ve all removed it a hundred times.

This manual might also help you out, especially when you’re reassembling the carb to the tank. http://www.tuks.nl/WFCProject/img/Engine_Carburator/81644210-Briggs-Stratton-Service-Manual-L-Head.pdf

First the model number you posted is not the same as the model number on the tag in picture #4. What gives? Second, as IL states you need to remove the tank, before you can remove the carb. Third, when you remove the carb I would highly recommend that you replace the pump diaphragm. Fourth...

That model mower was manufactured for 4 years and depending on which year you have it may be a Briggs or Kohler engine. Please provide us with all engine numbers so we know what you are working on.

Sorry I’m too stupid to realize you want to permanently attach a hose, with a 90 degree bend to a Tillotson carb. I have never seen a hose permanently attached to these carbs, so I assumed that you were talking about the breather hose mounted on the breather cover and sometimes goes to the...

You have been around this forum long enough to know that we need more information than you have supplied. Model and spec number of the Tecumseh engine? Where is this hose attached, carb or valve breather plate? Time to step it up.

In today’s market you get what you pay for. Recommending anything less that $3500 is a crap shoot, as unless you have a flat and smooth lawn you are talking about a unit that will last maybe 10 years. That is why the experienced techs don’t like to recommend any of these brands. Quality of...

Can’t open photos unless you have google photos, which I don’t. Can you post them a different way?

Knowing how to properly use a good analog meter is better than using a cheap digital meter. Cheap analog meters aren’t worth their cost. Your engine needs a battery with a minimum of 350 CCA, anything smaller could be part of the problem. Bad connections through the safety switches in the...

Spindle assembly MTD part #917-0913, is available, just need to do a google search. Might try this site for the two pulleys. Definitely worth a phone call. https://www.partselect.com/PS9119216-MTD-756-0520-Pulley-5-0-34-Dia.htm?srsltid=AfmBOooxyw4W_TjgahcmTtEoL-7v711Q89LL1RXJlAXL6sejUoVvYO07

First thing to check are battery cable connections, both on the battery and solenoid, plus negative chassis ground. Make sure each one is clean and tight, especially the negative to chassis, which likes to come loose and get dirty. After you know they are all good, as stated, check battery...

Seeing that you don’t supply us with a model number, I suspect you have a model D engine. I agree,probably a fuel issue. Here is a manual which may help you out. https://lookup3.toro.com/ttcGateway/acrobat/manuals/lball.html

Found this on the internet which is always 100% accurate. Key Milestones in Electric Lawn Mower Development 1920s-1930s: The first electric mowers began appearing on the market, primarily as corded models. 1950s: Advancements in electric motor technology made them more powerful and efficient...

It may be in the manual, but why take a chance on voiding the warranty? We have a dealer in this area which will do anything to pass the cost of almost everything, because his labor rate is higher than what warranty will pay. I’ve done more than one rework when the customer didn’t like what he...

If it is new, DON’T TOUCH IT. This should have been adjusted properly by the dealer. You messing with it can void your warranty. Back to the dealer and have him adjust both the steering arms and creep. A dealer who doesn’t do proper setup will probably try to say you caused the problem.