Toro 22178 hard to pull start

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• Mar 22, 2018 / Toro 22178 hard to pull start

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Picked up a older toro with the kawi fj180v looks to be in great shape overall i paid $30 as is .... checked all the simple stuff the fly wheel was a little rusty cleaned that up pulled the plug no change pulled the blade cover only thing i see is the top belt is a little tight my problem is it doesn't turn over smooth there's some sort of drag

 

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• Mar 24, 2018 / Toro 22178 hard to pull start

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After more digging the drive belt jumped off the pulley that sloved the hard to pull issue but now there's bigger problem

 

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• Mar 25, 2018 / Toro 22178 hard to pull start

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AND... we are on pins and needles. Let us know.

 

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• Mar 25, 2018 / Toro 22178 hard to pull start

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Pretty sure the flywheel key sheard i can spin it easily i stuck my finger over the spark plug hole nothing calling the shop Monday i have no way to get the flywheel off

 

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• Mar 25, 2018 / Toro 22178 hard to pull start

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All you need it a wrench big enough for the bolt a pry bar and hammer. Easy.

 

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• Mar 25, 2018 / Toro 22178 hard to pull start

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Ya I tired with a 1/2 gun im not sure if it's reverse thread or not

 

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• Mar 25, 2018 / Toro 22178 hard to pull start

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It is a std right hand thread.
Remove the spark plug, and fill the cylinder with some soft woven rope.
Turn the nut slowly to compress the rope then try again with the rattle gun.
If it has never been off it will fight you to the death.

 

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• Mar 26, 2018 / Toro 22178 hard to pull start

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Ahh ok I'll give that a whirl hopefully thats the issue it's a nice mower

 

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• Apr 8, 2018 / Toro 22178 hard to pull start

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Update i backed off the valve adjusters then tapped them a little and readjusted them runs great now just need a few parts..... Dunno how to add a picture lol

 

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• May 5, 2018 / Toro 22178 hard to pull start

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Well its been a fantastic machine so far starts first pull runs awesome im in it about $60 now