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Please double check your model and serial numbers. They don’t seem to go together. Model comes to a three speed transmission.

Part #1 or #20 on this diagram, depending on engine brake or traction cable. https://www.toro.com/en/parts/partdetails?id=33722&iid=383735&pid=422577

Those original carb were easy to repair. Most common problem was a bad pump diaphragm Or possibly a warped tank. I’ve found that if I replaced the diaphragm and then sealed the carb to tank with a silicone sealant I could bring them back to life. Diaphragm parts number is 391643 and no gasket...

Here’s a parts breakdown of your engine and a service manual, which may help you out. http://www.tuks.nl/WFCProject/img/Engine_Carburator/81644210-Briggs-Stratton-Service-Manual-L-Head.pdf https://www.partstree.com/models/114987-0185-02-briggs-stratton-vertical-engine

Please post the model, type and code numbers for the engine so we know which one of the hundred different Briggs engines you have.

Sorry Hammer, but you’ll have to get steptoe to help you. He’s worked on cars, trucks, and heavy equipment, plus he knows how to balance an opposed cylinder engine with 4 carbs. This would mean he knows how both primary and secondary carbs need to work together when not getting fuel.

Good luck.

At this point I use this procedure to locate the problem. Electrical problems can be very easy or very difficult, depending on four things. 1. How well you understand basic electricity. 2. What tools you have and know how to use. 3. How well you follow directions. 4. You don't overlook or...

Mulching works fine if you have a deck designed for mulching, most are not, just say so. My 1996 Toro 16-38 has been mulching only since I purchased it and does a great job. To bad todays mowers are not built like this one.

If the experienced techs on this forum think I’m asking the wrong questions, please rip me a new one!!!

Uses a standard key like this. Very readily available everywhere. Units serial number indicates it’s either a 1997 or 2007...

On that engine there is no intake manifold, the carb body acts as one. You will need to purchase the carb Briggs part number 299437. With a little searching you should be able to find one. Can I ask why you are in need?

How in the world can anyone help you when we have no idea of what you have. We are not psychic., but live hundreds of miles away from you. Are you that stupid that you don’t understand that? If you asked me what time it is in your location I would have a 1 in 24 chance of guessing the...

How old? Model, type, and code numbers would sure help your cause, as there are probably 100 different ones out there.

Simple things first. 1. Unit is in park, brake petal fully depressed. 2. PTO switch is OFF. 3. Fuse is good. 4. Battery connections clean and tight. If all these are good, report back with units model and serial numbers (under the seat) and engine numbers off the Kohler ID tag.

You sound like you are a freshman student who just walked into my Small Engines class on the first day and with a few questions thinks they can be a small engine mechanic. Craftsman is not a brand name, just a company who sells equipment they have other manufacturers build for them. E405 is...

Let me see if I’ve got this right. You have a Briggs engine, because you posted this in the Briggs section of this forum. Am I right? You have some sort of ride on unit, because you say you have a transmission and a brake. Am I right? You have a linkage which goes from one side of the...

What would you say if your first sentence read? “This car is a 4 cycle machine.” I’ll bet you would say this guy is nuts. Here’s a few questions you would be asking if you were a local mechanic. 1. What brand of edger? 2. What model or model number? 3. What brand of engine? 4. What are all...

Your last post shows you’re in way over your head. What are you looking for by removing the crankcase cover? Chances of removing the cover without damaging the gasket are next to zero. You also must clean the crankshaft, or you’ll ruin the seal. If you are not careful you‘ll have tappets on...

If your ears can accurately tell RPS’s, you have better hearing and have worked on more engines than 99.9% of the mechanics on the earth. Buying cheap most often results in buying twice. Some auto parts store have a free loaner program.

I’ve been working on Toro mowers since 1981 and I would never recommend reusing the drive gear off an old wheel, even to an experienced person. If not done perfectly you will ruin the new wheel and will have to purchase another one. How is that saving money. Second, I recommend changing drive...

Maybe this site will help you out. https://www.toro.com/getpub/246193

I use this site and then get my parts through my Toro dealer. https://www.lawnboy.com/en/parts?SearchText=8237

Opposite of what you think, open to run and grounded to kill the engine.

Please do not use sticky grease on a bendix shaft, it will draw dirt and cause problems. If you want to lube the shaft use powdered graphite only.

Most experienced technicians on this site will tell you that buying parts on AmaScam is a crap shoot. Most of us won’t do it. Many times it ends up costing more when you include labor and down time. I know it may initially cost more, but I don’t worry about will it last.

When attempting to solve this problem I always start with the simple things first. Learned the hard way, trusting my eyes and not my gut, normally gets me in trouble.

You again answered your problem. You state that you contacted CC, who said they could build you one. If you are going to rebuild one yourself, why didn’t you ask for the part number for a bare deck and cost so you can rebuild the deck yourself. You have caught yourself in the same...

I’ve had one in my toolbox for over 20 years, thought it was a common tool in everyone’s box.

I just took a look at three other Kawasaki manuals and I think the speeds posted in the 580 manual is a misprint. Should be 1550 RPMs for idle speed and 3600 RPMs for high no load speed. Someone put a space in the wrong place.

I’m guessing that the drive belt tensioner is not moving freely or pulley is bad. Also when was the last time the belt was replaced? When you reply be sure to include the units model and serial numbers so we can see the drive system.

The service manual does a good job of explaining how to assemble and adjust the governor. Your question about rpm’s has to do with idle speed only, which should be set between 550-600 RPMs. I suspect you have not set the static governor speed correctly. Reread the section (3) on how to do...

First off, don’t go beating yourself up for not seeing the problem earlier. Anyone of us who has not done the same thing is lying to you. Glad to hear you’re back in business and we will accept a month of lawn service for our meaningless help.

You stated in post #3 you have 12VDC at both small terminals on the solenoid when the key is in the start position. Now you stated you don’t, which one is it?

Simple test, depending on whether you have a 3 or 4 post solenoid. On a 4 post solenoid connect 12VDC across the two small terminals. Positive on one negative on the other. You should hear the solenoid click if it is good. On a 3 post solenoid connect the positive lead on the small post and...

Have you ever thought about contacting your local CC dealer? I know they are smarter than me.

Once again you don’t want to hear what Tiger and I are saying. In my couple of years servicing small engines I’ve seen more than one carb that looks clean, but has a blocked passageway. If you are depending just on your eyes to diagnose a dirty carb, there is not much help we can offer...

If you have 12+ VDC at both small terminals on the solenoid with the key in the start position, but 0 VDC on the second large terminal, I would be replacing the solenoid.

I think I’m smart enough to know that. You asked what size will fit? With modifications you can make anything fit. With your last post, why did you ask your first question? I’m saying BYE, as you are smarter than me.

Here is the troubleshooting procedure I use for these problems. Electrical problems can be very easy or very difficult, depending on four things. 1. How well you understand basic electricity. 2. What tools you have and know how to use. 3. How well you follow directions. 4. You don't overlook...

I too was a great proponent of SeaFoam until about 10 years ago, but they changed their formula and now I wouldn’t recommend It to my enemies . Waste of money. Read this entire thread and there are three things I see. First the OP is hung up on his ideas and is poo-pooing suggests offered...

Only way anyone can help you is if you post the brand model and serial numbers for both the unit and engine. Without more info we’re just throwing darts at an empty board..

Looks like only the 42” deck will fit that unit without major modifications.

More than likely the float needle failed, allowing gas to flow through the carb, into the cylinder and then into the crankcase. Solution rebuild the carb with a new float needle.

Once had a 72” rotary mower that was used to cut a wet cow pasture. Need I say more.

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Next time you use the unit, run at full throttle and tell us what voltage you have. After you have completed your work shut it down and measure battery voltage, unit off. When you post back give us the model and serial numbers for the unit.

Unit serial number please?

Come’on, if you just sharpen the blade it will cut right through that. He’s just trying to my his own mulch. Times are tough.