Lawn Boy Model 7035 Carb Question

[Landngroove]

I have a Lawn Boy model 7035 (1986) I have had to change the speed control lever, on the carburetor. I looked up the part on the Lawn Boy website, and came up with part # 611070. I ordered this part, and when I received it, it is different than the original. I checked "Partstree" and they also, give part # 611070. Could it be that Lawnboy changed the carburetor from the original, and this newer lever is for a newer carb., or is there another explanation for this change?

 

[Fireman 123]

Make sure you weren't shipped the wrong part. Is it possible the one you had wasn't the original? If it fits and functions, use it. Hope I was of some help.

 

[Landngroove]

Thanks for the reply: I am the original owner, and have always done all work on this machine, so I know it was original. And yes, I did check to see if I was shipped the wrong part, but it is part #611070. The replacemrnt part I have will lock in for low speed, but because of its configuration, it wont lock in on high speed. It slides left- right. All the way left is low speed, and all the way right is high.

 

[Fireman 123]

Hmmm....is the spring on the air vane governor adjusted properly? The only other thing you could try is s search of model #s close to yours to see if you can find the part # of what you had originally and order a new one.

 

[Two-Stroke]

Landngroove: that's so cool that you're the original owner of a 1986 model 7035. :thumbsup:

I wish I could answer your question but all I can offer is to suggest that sometimes, with older machines, it's necessary to do a little bit of adapting -- fabricate a part or work with what you have in an unconventional way.

Please keep us posted on your progress and put up a picture of your mower if possible.

 

[Landngroove]

Here are some pics of my Lawn Boy. I bought this new in 1986, and have done all maintenance/repairs on it, since new. Also pics of the speed control lever. A piece of the old one is missing/broken. The new one appears to be opposit in configuration of the old one. On another topic, I just saw "True Grit" (2010) Excellent Movie !! *****

 

[Fireman 123]

Just watched the movie myself and I agree. I see what you're talking about here. The only thing I know to do is email that pic to the co that sold you the part. If it wasn't a nos lawn boy piece, they may have a production problem from their supplier. Or perhaps you were just lucky enough to get a bad part, formed backwards. It's worth a shot.

 

[Landngroove]

Went on Ebay and found a Lawnboy speed control lever #611070. There was a picture of it, and it is the same as the new part that I have. This makes me think that there has been a change in the carburetor, or linkage since my machine was new.

 

[deberle]

The replacement part that you recieved is #610832, this is used on '82 mowers. The part you need is a 611070 which was used on '83 and up The parts are similar looking but has an oppisite spring retainer. You may need to get this part from a dealer or a more repatable online store.

 

[Two-Stroke]

The replacement part that you recieved is #610832, this is used on '82 mowers. The part you need is a 611070 which was used on '83 and up The parts are similar looking but has an oppisite spring retainer. You may need to get this part from a dealer or a more repatable online store.

Welcome to the forum. It's great to have a new member who knows a lot about Lawn-Boy mowers.

Where are you in Alabama? I have a place in Cleburne County -- near the GA/AL line not too far north of I-20.