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Hello I have a toro recycler leaking oil. Model number 20332 the build date is 1209 and is a Briggs and strattan 190 cc engine. So it's about 4 years old. I will post pics of the leak. Wondering if anyone have an idea where it's coming from and what should I do?

Thanks in advance....

I need the engine model number.

I have 2 serial numbers. .0912176277773...and 310053216..the first one was on back of engine and the other near bagger shut.

Tilt back the front of the mower and peek above the blade, any oil up in there? Take some pics a little father away too.

Not serial number model number

Yes there is oil above the blade that has dripped when the engine is running. And I attached 2 more pics.

Look at that black metal plate right above the muffler, see if there are some numbers there. Or else, on the metal part above the spark plug, under the plastic tops..

It is likely the bottom seal and the oil is slung everywhere else by running the engine. Did you hit anything? Does the mower vibrate badly/at all??

BlazNT said:

Not serial number model number

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Where can I find that.

Fish said:

It is likely the bottom seal and the oil is slung everywhere else by running the engine. Did you hit anything? Does the mower vibrate badly/at all??

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No doesn't vibrate at all

It's running out of the front bottom

Got that problem myself........ If it isn't the shaft seal, then it is likely the engine base gasket, which means you need to pull the engine..

Engine model number should be on a tag attached to engine.

Check to see if the seal between the dipstick tube and the base.

BlazNT said:

Not serial number model number

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here is engine number...128T02-3125-B1 09121962

It is either Seal-Oil [399781S] for Lawn Equipment | eReplacement Parts or Gasket-Crankcase [692232] for Lawn Equipment | eReplacement Parts or even both. Both are under $5.00.

Thank you, are these difficult to do my self or is there any video out there to watch?

Take off the muffler guard, and muffler. Behind the muffler, you'll see a small rectangular plate screwed onto the side of the engine. This is the access to the valve springs (don't mess here, not the problem), but the plate is also the engine crankcase vent! This cover has a thick cork-metal-cork gasket that has failed. When that gasket leaks the oil dribbles out right where you pictured it. Easy job to do yourself and just a few bucks for the gasket. Be sure the engine (NOT the mower) model numbers are correct so you get the correct gasket. The engine numbers are under the plastic decorative cover on top of the engine, stamped into the fan housing. Happy mowing!

Oppps---I see in #15 you've got the engine numbers nailed. Way to go!

Is there an easy way to remove the pulley off the shift?

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