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• Oct 9, 2025 / 1980 Lawn Boy

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I recently revived this puppy after it sat for a couple of seasons. Started on second pull. However, it has kind of a rollercoaster idle. Steady power when I hit thicker grass. I’m guessing a carb issue?

 

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• Oct 9, 2025 / 1980 Lawn Boy

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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

 

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• Oct 25, 2025 / 1980 Lawn Boy

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Rivets said:

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

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I haven’t been able to find the model number.

Thanks for the manua

 

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• Yesterday at 10:05 PM / 1980 Lawn Boy

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It looks like one that I have. It will have a F100 engine with a plastic carburetor. The carbs are fairly easy to clean if you have any experience with small
engine carbs. Clean it and get rid of the old gas in the tank and it should run fine.
Regards,
Jerry