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Kohler engine model number is K161. Kohler used Delco starter/generators on most of their engines. Delco numbers 1101691 or 1101998. Kohler number 41-098-01. There should be a model number stamped into the starter case. Back in the 80’s I rebuilt an average of two a month. I would check...

Section 10 of this manual shows how rhe assembly is to be installed. www.gaaged.org/docs/sidemodules/38782_276781SingleCylinderOHV.pdf

Have you tried walking the other direction instead of walking backwards.

If you are experienced in equipment repair you should know that you haven’t supplied us with the info experienced techs need to answer questions. It’s way to hot here to start making guesses as to which model tractor or engine you have. If you would post the model and serial numbers for both...

Not if assembled properly..

Section 8 of this service manual should help you out. https://images.webfronts.com/cache/frxsxryymyey.pdf

Two different types of controls were used on that mower, a single and double bail control handle.

First thing you need to do is give the unit a good washing and drying. Next you must figure out if the problem is the pan gasket, drain assembly or something else. After cleaning run the mower and carefully observe where the leak is.

Try searching “self propel always engaged on a hr215bl mower”. You’ll find some tips on what to look for. A good tech would probably see the problem, but we are not standing next to you to see the handle assembly. I don’t think it’s been modified.

Hey Rock, this thread is 5 years old, I’m guessing that the OP has solved his problem.

There should be 3 letters after 215. Please post those letters. Post a picture of your upper handle if you can.

Sounds to me like you have an electrical overheating problem, which can be caused by multiple different components. I’ve included a copy of the owners manual, which includes a wiring diagram, which should help you troubleshoot the problem. https://www.toro.com/getpub/16390. You are going to...

Google search “toro model 20200 belt installation instructions”. You’ll find many tutorials to help you out.

ALL ENGINE NUMBERS, PARTICULARLY SPECIAL NUMBER.

I’m totally confused as Briggs part number 697338 is only used on 120000 OHV engines. Why are you trying to install it on an L-head engine? Full engine numbers would help, model type and code.

Would it be too much work for you to supply us with all engine numbers so we don’t have to guess which 1864 engine you have? We hate guessing and it is too hot In WISCONSIN today for me to work my brain any harder than I have to. Only about 50 different engines for us to pick from.

That is normal for units purchased at a big box store. A dealer would have done a complete setup and inspection before it went off his lot. Biggest issue I have seen with units sold at big box stores is that the decks are not installed properly and not leveled. You should find procedures to...

Everyone can pump as much grease into the drive systems that they want. I’ve worked on Toro drives for over 40 years and found that the number one cause of failure is dirt, which builds up in the grease and wears out the gears, rachets, thrust washers, and axles prematurely. How do you...

Why????

An experienced welder can weld those tabs. Remember I said experienced welder!!!

Sounds like you have money to spend by throwing parts at the problem before diagnosing the cause. Most techs on this forum hate it when a customer comes in with a unit and the customer tells them what you just told us. You forgot to tell us the most important piece of information we need to...

Never grease it until in comes out the seal. Only thing this will do is attract dirt and hold it against the bearings and gears, causing premature failure. I’ve always recommend one pump, once a year. Recommend you you clean everything and start over, if you feel you have overloaded the gears...

Please look at this website and tell us which ignition coil you have. Very difficult to help you until we know what you are dealing with. https://mymowerparts.com/pdf/Tecumseh-Service-and-Repair-Manuals/Tecumseh-old-coil-retro-fit-HH100-HH120.pdf

You don’t trust a dealer who is standing in front of you, but you trust someone a thousand miles away, who sounds like they know something. I’m out of this one, GOOD LUCK.

If you just got it back from the dealer and it is running good, DON’T TOUCH IT!!! All you’re doing is saying you don’t trust the dealer and could screw up something.

First thing I would do is pull the dipstick and check to see if it is over filled and smells like gas. If it does your float needle is not shutting off the fuel in the float bowl, allowing fuel to flow straight through the carb and into the cylinder and crankcase. If it does am right you will...

Maybe this owners manual will help you out. https://c.searspartsdirect.com/doc/L0807544?_gl=1*38blkm*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoLaW7-CvlQMVxYjCCB2JGD30EAMYASAAEgJsg_D_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAADsIOcYkTiJSZBxuhnwDnke3d_I4l

Clean and rebuild the carb, replacing the float needle and seat. Part number 631021. This is the procedure I taught my students to use. Needle and seat replacement. Remove the carb, and then remove the float bowl. Check the float bowl jet (which is the bowl screw) and make sure the jets both...

Those mules will last a long time if you give them a sugar cube every so often. I suggest that you remove the carb and give it a good cleaning, plus replace the float need and seat. Part number 92-9697. This manual will also help you out. Make sure you set the governed RPMs at the end...

Look behind the left rear wheel, on the frame. I have seen them on the right side, but not very often.

Maybe this manual will help, depending on which drive system you have. https://www.toro.com/getpub/48880

You need to have a leakdown test to diagnose the problem. I understand you may not have a good repair shop locally, but going out of your area maybe less costly than replacing the engine. If you are going to try to do it yourself, some auto parts places loan out testers, but you have to know...

Before doing anything I would have the dealer preform a leak down test on each cylinder. This will give you a better idea as to where the problem exists and how to proceed. A dealer who just does a compression test and then says “replace “ is a little suspect in my eyes. Might have to go to a...

Your best bet is to see if you can find a replacement carb. My searches say that LawnBoy #681445 should be the one if you can find one. I haven’t seen that carb for over 20 years. Might find one in a small engine boneyard. Good luck in your search.

Please post all engine numbers so we can zero in on exactly which 12.5 hp engine you have. We hate guessing about how to solve a problem until we know what we are talking about. Model, type and code.

Isn’t this against the forum rules on advertising?

Might try Oregon This website has their phone number. https://www.oregonproducts.com/en/part-finder

https://www.lawnboy.com/en/parts/partdetails?id=34787 This website will show you the part numbers for the parts you wish to replace.

Thank you for reminding me that JD doesn’t want anyone to access their engines. Old age has reminded me I’ve forgotten more than I know.

Please double down your engine numbers. I’m not coming up with a spec number DS00.

Post the model and serial numbers under the seat. With out them we are just like you, GUESSING.

$10 for a new carb??? Must have been an AutoScam or FleaBay special, definitely not OEM purchased from a dealer. I’m betting new carb is not the right one for your engine. Second, I don’t understand “couldn't get the needle valve to function properly”. Here is the procedure I gave students...

When I looked up 10641 there are only two models with different serial numbers. Parts are available, but will need the serial numbers so we can determine correct part number. Toro doesn’t show any superseded number for the part I post, but you never know.

Pinion drive gears should be readily available from any good Toro dealer. Part number 115-4668. I would also check the bearing hoc, as they may be worn, causing the gears not meshing properly.

COVID forced my ESP to only work on days which do not end in Y. Please explain what is wrong with the drive and what parts are no longer available. Can’t help when we are not standing next to you to see the problem. This is the Toro/LawnBoy drive service manual...

Just click on it, should open to the service manual.

Carb kit Kohler 12 757 27-S Service manual. https://mymowerparts.com/pdf/Kohler-Service-and-Repair-Manuals/Kohler-Service-Repair-Manual-Courage-SV470-SV480-SV530-SV540-SV590-SV600.pdf

Try this manual. https://documoto.digabit.com/ui/document/36528?q=930164

First thing I would do is pull the dipstick and see if the oil level is above the full mark and smell it. If it smells like gas I suspect the the float needle is not shutting off gas in the float bowl, allowing gas to drain through the carb into the crankcase. Fix, remove the carb and replace...

Engine was produced for many years, but that mower design was only manufactured for one year.