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I’m trying, I’m trying, but nothing is coming through!!

Before you touch the engine again you must get yourself a good understanding of all things which make an engine run. To do this I suggest that you find a couple of books on small engine repair at your local or school library. Check them out and start reading them and the repair manual I...

Sounds like you may have gotten in a little over your head. Can this be solved, YES, but it is going to take patience and a little work on your part. You will have to start over and check everything you have done, to find the problem. Because you did not do things systematically you may now...

I’m confused, would you please provide us with pictures of the old fuel shutoff and the electric inline shutoff you installed. The only fuel shutoff on that Briggs engine is the electric solenoid mounted on the bottom of the carb, which is electric.

I hate guessing also, but because I am no longer able to open the old Briggs parts book, this is the best I can do. Check Sec 5 page 25 fig 57-58 In the manual I posted. Shows location only, but not your exact engine.

You are correct, 0146-01 is not listed anywhere. I’m going by my experience, as I’ve seen this engine and setup on too many snowblower units. I can’t remember seeing the other two spring styles used between the speed control and governor. They are normally used around the carb. Setups on...

I should have added that this setup is most often not understood by today’s young techs and the DYI guys. Maybe one of the older techs around here has a picture or diagram as how to attach the spring. It must be attached before mounting the fuel tank.

These old Toros had decks designed for mulching or side discharge. There is a reason that Toro had the best walk behind mowers and tractors until 2005. They stopped producing their own tractors then and since 2021 the quality of their walk behind has also gone down hill.

No it is not.

I definitely don’t have a manicure lawn, but I do have a unit which does a great job of making it look good with minimal effort.

Mike, if you would take a little more time and look closely at the pictures in Sec. 4 Page 12-13 and 16 you would see where the spring is attached. The diagram doesn’t contain the spring you need, and only an experienced tech would know how these governor systems work. You engone was built in...

When you have a mulch kit that is properly designed and you know how to use it properly, they do a great job. Yes, you have to learn how to use it!! I’ve have the mulch kit on my 1996 Toro 16-38XL and have neighbors who actually ask to use it because of the way the lawn looks when finished...

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Have you made sure that the choke is closing all the way on start up? Cables will move after time not allowing the choke to fully close. Simple adjustment.

I’ve had success with a mixture of kerosene and antifreeze. Was shown to me by my grandfather on the farm. Don’t know why it works, but you have to soak it for about 6 hours.