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be sure you include the model and serial number of the item you need help with. That means if it is the mower include the mower model and serial. If it is the engine, include that model and serial number too.

that said, put a volt meter on the battery and see how far down the voltage is dropping. Although it may have a bad AC, starter motors turn engines over all the time that are in the 140 compression range.

I use Mr Chevron, and Ms Shell who will provide fresh fuel for a nominal fee. If the fuel will degrade by the time it is needed again, drain it and use it in the car before it does that. the funnel webpage gives this as a support email. il: [email protected] Here is their facebook...

call toro and tell them what the repair stations told you. The only things I would check would be to make sure the height adjuster is fully seating on the locking protrusions, and that the axle nut is not really loose.

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missing any tools?

sounds like low voltage and the starter solenoid is chattering

Toro published 3150 as the ideal rpm on my 21" recycler #20055. The industry spec of 3000 - 3400 rpm is based on 19000 feet per minute at the blade tip. Trying to set it by ear does not work unless you do it every day. You can get a free app for your phone that will give rpm or use one of...

by a borescope on Amazon and take a look inside the cylinder to see if it is rusty. That is where I might start. Next I would pull the starter assembly off and the spark plug out, then see if it spins freely with that. If it has electric start, also make sure the starter is not hung. Make sure...

It takes 3 things for a gasoline engine to run, air/fuel, spark, and compression. You will need to monitor the engine to see what is missing. Also make sure both cylinders are running when it is running. Sometimes when an engine is down on power it can be killed by load.

we are in the Looney state. Here they banned any new hydrocarbon engine that is under 25 HP. As a result, there are a plethora of backyarders running around snatching up every thing used for sale, cleaning it, and then flipping it. The only things not selling are the small tractors and older...

voltage has to be DC and it needs to be around 13V - 14V. If the charging circuit isn't putting that out, gotta figure out why.

not familiar with the model. That said, some mowers develop a belt and pulley geometry issue as the brake pad wears. Check the pulley brake pads on yours if it has them to be sure that the geometry is not changing due to pad wear - causing sensor problems.

take it to the dealer before you lose or cancel out your warranty. In the meantime loosen the gas cap just a little and see if that changes things. If you can see the fuel drain inside the tank with a flashlight (please don't drop it), see if there is loose grass or something blocking the pickup...

Check the valve guides