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what Rivets said. I might add, I bought an autozone battery for my VW bus about 10 years ago, it was weak in 2 years. We occasionally use the bus but it is garaged and I put the charger on it frequently to keep it topped off. Replaced it with Interstate and that lasted almost 10 years before...

so the first question is why did you replace the arbor? Was it for the same reason? Or was it something else? If so, what?

see my post above for the link and number you might call to get blades or an answer. We were posting at the same time.

Assuming both sides are free of weeds and debris, and all the cooling tin is in place, if one side is that much hotter, it is either pulling much more load, or it is running lean, or it has advanced timing. if it is pulling more load - find why the other side is pulling less If it is lean then...

anything that changes the air to fuel mixture. You've picked the low hanging fruit. Next is looking for intake leaks, and head leaks. Even a tight valve can change the mixture.

have you checked here? http://www.howardpriceturf.com/contact.htm

Have been thinking about this. Maybe a winch and an 00 gauge wire that will spool out 1500'. Add a 240V motor and you are good to go. just winch the line out as you mow further and winch it in as you return to the barn. Make sure you have a spool mounted that will hold the line.

they came up for me in a Google search. I did not call any places that said they have them but it looks like Snapper has the same part number. One of the parts comes up under Briggs and Stratton too. Ferris has one of the parts online. Happy hunting.

one thing you said was that it ran rough up an incline. I would take a look at the fuel pickup if the fuel drains from anywhere but the bottom of the tank, and I would replace the fuel filter. Changing performance up an incline could mean fuel starvation. Or it could be as simple as your mouse...

I hope your week gets better.

looks like a rod strike or a part came loose and got between the rod and case. Looks like it is pushed out from within and not just a basic crack.

all I know is that besides changing tires, cleaning corroded battery bolts and putting Vaseline on them is the third job most mechanics did in their life. Maybe the world has changed.

the old Jacks is gone. I used them for years and they were great. I too have had to cancel the last few orders with them because of B/O parts. Like weeks later they are saying it will ship the next day - which never comes. There are other threads on it. When they have it in stock it is OK but...

if the flange is a flat flange, a belt sander with a hard flat plate and an alum oxide belt is the easiest way to get a flat surface. Did hundreds of manifolds that way. Do a figure eight of lay the flange in each direction lightly Up down right left 45 45.

Rivets, I read what you sent. That is why I used grease instead of the dry lube you say to use. Are you saying the manual is wrong?

Cover it with some Vaseline after you clean it. Also check to see if battery acid is seeping out near the post. It is a problem batteries have had for a hundred years or more.

the larger molecules combined with additives take longer to oxidize so they give better protection against pre-ignition, detonation, and pinging. There is no noticeable gain in torque or HP on a governed engine. That said, in our cars, high octane non-ethanol fuels give us about 20% better mpg...

https://www.carbtech21.com/default.asp is where I get parts for these type carbs. W-26 is only part of the model number. There are several xxxxxx-w26 models.

define why does it not run. Are we talking about the engine speed, or the speed across the ground? How high is the grass it is cutting. How much fuel is in the fuel tank?

Snagit from Techsmith is what I use to grab images. Alternatively if someone is using Windows10 Click on the lower left Window or hit the windows key on their keyboard type SNIP Click on The Snipping Tool Click on New Use their mouse to put a frame around what they want to save Save it as a...

Your comments on the one that was dry and rusty were quite caustic when you saw it. Might be a regional thing where people in dry sandy places have different experiences than those on clay with wet winters and a need for irrigation in summer. non-greased unit greased unit - both same age...

so when was the last time you balanced them?

I suspect the original owner replaced the wheels more than once and decided just to get rid of it. Supply and demand combined with inflation determine an item's cost. If less items are manufactured, then the price goes up. On January 1, 2024 California bans the sale of gasoline powered...

there is a long standing argument on the forum whether to follow factory greasing specs or not. The last mower I worked on was dry, no grease left, and every part in the drive wheel clutches were destroyed from the moisture that got to it. The mower with grease was worn but the parts were in...

does it have a fuel filter?

fwiw I began using TruFuel last year. Every piece of equipment I own now starts on the first or second pull - where it used to take 5 to 8 pulls sometimes. This is not an endorsement for the product - just an observation.

I'd explore the method that the carb gets fuel. Check for vacuum leaks which could expand when the engine is hot, and if the mixture is adjustable, tune it. Sounds like it is too lean if you can start it by squirting gas in it. That can be caused by any one of the issues above - including a...

I have had good luck on these things writing to the Attorney General of the state, my sitting House of Representatives person, and my local state assembly person asking them all to investigate the manufacturer for consumer fraud. In this case because they sell Federally I might include the Chair...

not sure where the repair is but the engine is flooding from being tilted. Fuel is running out of the carb into the cylinders. My only suggestion if you wish to continue on this path would be to put in a fuel shut off lever, and let the engine idle until it stumbles, then turn it off, clean it...

late to the party but we run into things like this in cars. If there are any electronics that control the ignition or fuel system, and they have a thermal problem it becomes heat related. We have also seen it where over time an ignition switch goes bad. When it does it expands with the...

m 20055 has one speed. You cant idle it. It is either on or off. When one lets the kill handle go the mower dies as designed. I would think the 20056 would do the same. If the rpm won't come up then something may be goofy with the governor circuit as others have suggested.

is the blade tight?

make sure the fuel is clean and new. Run a compression test to see if the valves need adjustment. Also if it has ever had a strike like a tree root, make sure that the flywheel key is not partially sheared. When you say you replaced the carb, did you check the gaskets, use a factory part, and...

you'll have to tell people here more about the unit. there are many T105C models and have different carbs. Did you buy the replacement from John Deere? Using fresh fuel?

does this carb have mixture adjustments? If so get the correct tool and adjust the mixture while it is running. I glanced back thru the comments and did not see anywhere that the idle and high speed mixtures have been properly adjusted.

I would try to figure out if the mixture was too rich or too lean. You can pull the spark plug(s), crank it over a few times or blow compressed air in the cylinder(s) then put the plugs back in and see what it does. If it is flooded that will help it. If it is flooded you need to figure out why...

Have a BLUEBIRD power rake / Dethatcher I bought off someone for $30. All the parts are there but the flails are worn out and it needs paint. The 8hp Briggs engine runs great. Never had one of these apart. Thought I would pull the motor first, then the handle, then figure out how the flails...

did you check the oil for fuel in it? Too much fuel or too little fuel will both make it spit and sputter. So will a plugged exhaust if it sat outside and mud daubers filled it with mud. So will a bad or fouled spark plug.

remove the spark plug and spin the engine a few times noticing the feel. Put the plug back in and pull it again to notice compression. If you have compression spray a little starting fluid in the plug hole, put the plug in and the wire on, see if it fires. You could have a situation where the...

use Loctite

so if the wheel is in two parts you would not know it was bad, is that what you are saying?

he is as happy as a clam. He cares for his belongings in general and it cleaned up like a new mower. Cleaning the bottom of the deck I was able to kill the rust and get a good thick coating of Epoxy paint on it. The top and plastic is immaculate. The bottom looks like new now. Owning some...

he is as happy as a clam. He cares for his belongings in general and it cleaned up like a new mower. Cleaning the bottom of the deck I was able to kill the rust and get a good thick coating of Epoxy paint on it. The top and plastic is immaculate. The bottom looks like new now. Owning some...

what mechanism delivers fuel to the carb?

maybe soak a little PB Blaster or Liquid wrench on the connection first for 24 hours. I don't know your mower but if the axle goes into the transmission I would be careful pulling or pounding on it. You might be able to rig some kind of steel plate behind the wheel then use a puller against the...

drain the oil, cut open the filter if it has one and see if there is metal in it.

Did the mower work alright for a long time then have the problem that led you to replace the adapter? If so, you may have not found the real problem. The sheared adapter may be a symptom of the real problem. Since I don't own one I have no idea but I would look at anything that lets the load...

Thanks - I used genuine Toro wheels with metal gears for the repair. Started right up, drives like a champ. Cleaned up well, looks and cuts like a new mower. He is happy as a clam at the beach. Like me, he'd rather have the difference between the repair and a new one in his wallet. Both of us...

late to the party but the manual on the 22" recycler I am working on is conflicted. It says 20 oz but it is full about 14 oz when fully drained. One part of owner's manual just says check with dipstick in then the next paragraph it says once oil level is ok then secure. A few paragraphs later it...

Thank you. Another clerk at the same dealer swapped the keys for me just a short while ago to the correct style and commented about what you said. Thanks Again. I knew it did not look right but needed some confirmation before taking them back. update - half moon fits better.

coming back to this thread as I was searching for answers this morning. The Toro manual states: "Coat the axle, key, and spring with #2 molybendum disulfide grease or anti-seize compound before installing the pinion (Fig. 087)." Fig 087

Thanks. It turned out rust had gotten to all the drive parts on each side. Replaced it all. There are quite a few substitutes for the drive wheels. Considered them but the reviews for them, including a Stens wheel read constantly like, "failed on the third mowing... ." There was a discussion a...

the key is used inside the pinion wheel drive gear on each side. The slot is continuous and not cut like a woodruff key. I plan to go see the dealer again this morning. But like you, while it seems to work perfectly, I don't want future problems for the mower.

Toro 20018 s/n 220346266 Went to Toro dealer for half moon key # 612066 used in axle drive gear. They substituted rectangular key 39-9680. It seems to work fine. Anyone know if this is an industry acceptable substitute? 612066 39-9680

There is no other place the freeplay can have come from except by design. All the parts except the axle, wheel bolts, covers, and housing have been replaced. If no one knows the answer if that is normal, that is Ok. Nothing binds. Maybe the factory wanted the wheels to float a little so the...

not kidding anyone. I did look it up. This is a 22" electric start rear wheel drive personal pace recycler with the Tecumseh engine. Also looked up the ratings on the new TOROs that are similar, quite poor compared to the older models. Lots of used ones but they will have similar problems. The...

we can't go back in time. The equal model with inferior parts is $700 - $900 here. Effective January 1, 2024 they cannot even be sold here. I read your manual and have it saved to the hard drive as well. It makes no sense to order new thrust and ball bearings if that is normal play. All the...

Before I go in deeper is this normal axle play on a 22" Recycler? If not any idea what parts commonly cause this so I can prepare for it? The whole axle assembly shifts so it is not in the differential.

all parts on hand or on order. $272. well worth it. Should be done with all put the trailing guard and recycling plug today. Those parts are due in from Toro any day. Thanks to all including Rivets especially.

these stats are my understanding too. I read that China went so far backwards under the one child rule that they removed it several years ago. Looking at pictures of their army, and their numbers, they don't seem to have any issues fulfilling recruiting needs under what was the 1 child rule. It...

during studying my family history back to the 1500's I found that nothing has changed in how markets worked between then and now. The people investing don't care who loses in the process. They look for new ways to sell their products, cheaper ways to produce them, people with money in their...

soak PB blaster or Liquid wrench for 24 hours or more before trying anything,

call your local dept of fish and game, see what they suggest. Mockingbirds are protected under an early 1900's treaty and messing with them is criminal. Here they dive bomb the squirrels, cats, people and we have to leave them alone.

The trailing guard also needs to be replaced. I see it just flexes to come out. A video of a later Toro 22" recycler shows screws that go into each side of the rubber shaft to secure it. Are these needed on the superseded trailing guard 114-1585? Original part number was 105-1843 and has no...

Thank you

after cleaning 20 years of clippings, wire brushing, sanding and as close as possible rustoleum. Blade and adapter is a 3m quick drying trim spray that works well on black items plus lasts. Blade cleaned up nicely. I had my doubts but followed Rivet's advise and sharpened it. Waiting on parts...

Thank you. Will do. Blade cleaned up and balanced fine. Lost maybe 1/8th inch on the cutting edge. Ground it on a cool grinder wheel then filed and honed. Cleaned up better than I though it would. I'll add a photo after it is cleaned again and painted. On the rear wheels, do they come with new...

thanks to both. Do images these help?

Toro 22" Recycler 20018 S/N 220346266 20 years old first service. Neighbor was thinking of EV and decided to have his Toro serviced. I told him I would be happy to do it for him, we've been neighbors for over 30 years. Same age, same backgrounds, he is as much a buddy as a neighbor. I have a...

I get my kits here: https://www.carbtech21.com/default.asp

Anytime you toss loose earth with air pockets into a hole, it will sink as it compacts, unless you compact it first. Just keep adding a little dirt to it as it sinks.

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most of those two cycle carbs have a life span of just a couple years. Learn how to rebuild it or replace it. The diaphragms in it that control fuel delivery stretch and go bad. I have found that draining the tank and running the device dry after each use doubles the life but even so the carbs...

For years I lived near the beach and bicycled a lot. There is only one way to avoid sand from damaging bearings and things. That is to clean them on a regular basis. Some people put neoprene o-rings next to bearing seals to slow the entry of sand, but even with that it finds its way in. That is...

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Google.com then Honda Mower Parts

if you know what the ID of the rod big end should be, you can ask an automotive machine shop to hone it to the proper clearance. Don't guess.

Gensys said they don't have any of those items and can't get them.

get a schematic for your mower then follow the circuit to see where the circuit is failing. That is what anyone would have to do.

Had some rust and manganese sulfate stains on concrete and stucco I needed to get rid of. Hydrogen Peroxide worked on some of them including clothes washed with the teeshirt I was wearing. However by combining 5% vinegar and 3% Hydrogen peroxide in a sprayer 1-1 makes an acid you don't want on...

I come from an IT background and many years of business including marketing. The first thing you do is copyright your name in the state of NY and trademark it nationally. Most likely it will be hard because it is common but insist you are only trademarking the phrase. You can then pay Google to...

really strange - the page I got last time did not have those items at the bottom. It had other ones that were completely different. Totally different prices too. I will write them again and not close the page until I do. Thank you for your perseverance.

that one came back as an L shaped blade brake. The other quill listed at $67 could also be called a PTO clutch assembly. The quill on the edger is this part #321

Thank you. I've sent them an e-mail to confirm it is available. Everywhere else it has been NLA the last 10 years, including the superseded part number. That said, $145 plus shipping, and then paying a welder to improve on the factory welds makes for an expensive part. I am hoping to find a...

if you retire it for lack of the part, I am interested in the quill assembly and blade shaft etc. No idea where in the USA you are but there is a fellow near me here in NorCal with almost the same edger for a very reasonable price. I thought of buying it just for the quill but the motor is good...

depends on how long it runs good then bad. When adjusting the screws, they have a considerable lag because it takes time for the fuel mixture in the crankcase to clear out to the new mixture. Also look in the tank to be sure the filter hasn't fallen off. I had a hedger doing that and it was...

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I looked at the pictorial. See only two parts the deck itself and this cover that is part of that assembly. #8 - 76140-VR8-N01ZA

A year later and still looking. Found a fellow with a running edger last night that has that part for $70 if he still has it today but I'd feel guilty stripping down a good running edger for just that part. I have no space to store the whole edger until I need it.

just looking at Consumer Reports ratings, and availability in local big box stores here in CA. Maybe the HRN216VKA might be worth looking at. I personally have a 18 year old Toro personal pace with Briggs engine I just went thru and still love it, but the Toro mowers did not rate quite as high...

I don't know but looks pretty nasty. My take is clean it up to get rid of contaminants, and slowly add material thru tig, giving it a chance to cool between layers.

run it without the belts and see if the vibration goes away. Then add one belt at a time after inspecting it. Put the blades on your balance machine too, to see if they are in balance.

did you pull the top bearing off? Is the second bearing above or below the pop rivets?

is this the bearing you are trying to remove?

see if you have a 13/16 that will fit. Years ago there were some smaller plugs too.

is the head worth milling cost wise? I use a machinists straight edge and check it I I I then three spots 90 degrees from that then an X. If it is good then milling it will only raise compression and make any overheating and compression worse. Compare the cost vs new. Best guess is that a...

The carb and fuel pump system probably need to be cleaned and rebuilt. Make sure that if there is a fuel shut off valve on the mower, that it is in the on position. If you aren't comfortable rebuilding a carb, take it to your local mower shop. Fuel can leave a nasty mess when it sits for a long...

mine sounds the same and it starts. Usually if I do an annual thorough cleaning and the bottom gets wet it will squeak like that. A little WD40 or silicone spray gets rid of it. Check for spark. Put a teaspoon of gas in the carb and see it if starts.

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