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Not here often but when I fix something like to share. My mower is pretty old, burns some oil, but keep fixing it. However, I had a few times over the years I broke the string, so decided to change the whole recoil. First time changed and original owner. How did this recoil last that long...

Just finished and cut lawn. All good. Used rear tires (old ones worn), new bushings for each tire (2 per tire), new spacers since one was missing on rear tires. Replaced all tire bolts. Replaced oil tube bolt since was missing and tube loose. Greased with NLGI #2 lithium grease per Toro. Parts...

Thank you.

Since these are not urgent may leave until winter and only a few gas cuts needed. Thought about buying a new one but my Dad bought this 20 years ago for me and still runs good. i have learned alot about repairing lawn mowers thanks to the folks here. Saving me money.

Ordered all the parts I need and removed the bushings from the front and rear tire. Removed the bushings correctly from rear but incorrectly from front. The front I pshed both out and realized some plastic fell out. That was the lip the bushing sits up against hence they should be pushed out one...

Replaced the two rear tires but found out the tire that fell off was missing wheel cover spacer. This explains why the tire that fell off could not be tightened when reinstalled causing wheel to lock. So, need to buy that and bushings. Took the old tires and knocked out their bushing with a...

My error you meant the bushings inside the tire.

I took apart the rear wheels and replaced some parts and cleaned it up a while ago. The mower was easier to push afterwards, less friction but not sure if I replaced the bushing in the pivot arm.

Thanks for the feedback. Getting some used wheels and will checkout the bushings when I install. Like the idea of nylocks.

Have not been here for a while but would like to share and ask your opinion. My left rear wheel fell off. Found the bolt but not nut. Found a nut that fit the threads but had to slightly grind the sides of the nut to fit in bolt slot. Would have to get the OEM nut to fit in but need it fixed...

Great, thank you. Just like tires, cold air less oxygen, less spark and less or no dust for an air filter in cold.

Arien Model 938016 Serial 006441 Snowblower. Think 3392E name on cover. Where is spark arrestor or maybe does not have one. Can't find on any schematics. Kind of rebuilt it for a friend. New paddles, new belt, new plug, new scraper, and tightened and lubricated all nuts and bolts. Very poorly...

Toro / Briggs and Straton - 20 plus years and still going. Speaking as a consumer not commercial. The key is maintenance. So many other mowers out there are also good but if not maintained properly you should not rate as a bad choice. Does smoke a little on high grass but other than that is...

Just blowing some white smoke when cutting some high grass otherwise none. May be the head gasket since in the process of removing the top to fix some things, like recoil, may have loosened the head bolts. Did tighten but no torque. Well maintained. Replace head gasket?

Ii do that with oil, trans fluid etc. Makes sure you have the right amount and also helps you see how much was lost if you wrote down what was put in.

So much misinformation out there you are 100% correct.

Thanks rivets for the feedback. It's kinda of like lube the chasssis of the car and pushing to much to blow the rubber seal. Mostly on trucks and why I do it myself.

There is a time for aftermarket and a time for oem. Both have strengths. As Rivets said too many variables go with oem.

FYI, mowed several times. - After installing/rebuilding (replaced damaged and worn parts) on front and rear axles the new height adjustors stay put and there appears to be a definite difference in the speed of the direct drive. Wow! Friction reduction and less stress on direct drive system...

I understand that and you are correct but the Your point is well taken "The real solution in my opinion is to use the correct grease but service the parts annually to keep them clean" Thank you. On my agenda too now. Maintenance can be costly besides finding a reliable person, and I try not to...

I understand that and you are correct. I thought about this alot because of that. The grease fitting nipple requires NLG2 white grease so must do that and it also states to grease all transmission parts. However, I clean my mower with water after every run. My mower is weird also it states...

First time on and sharing an install of front and rear Height Adjuster arms. Toro Model 20043, SR-21S, 6.5 HP, direct drive (20 years old?). For the longest time my height adjustors were falling out of place and finally realized the rivet holding it in place on all fours was starting to fall...