How to remove carb. on a Toro 21" rear bagger

[KennyV]

There should be a tab on the float, where it contacts the needle valve, a slight bend at that point will have a big effect on fuel level...
I'm assuming that the carb is similar to the illustrated parts break down that, pugaltitude linked in post #7....
BTW when bending the tab, Do Not apply pressure to the needle & it's seat... KennyV

[trooper1954]

I've disassembled and re-assembled everything....doesn't seem to be anything untoward. Now, the mower starts, and immediately revs extremely high for a few seconds and then dies. Any ideas??
Thanks.

[KennyV]

I've disassembled and re-assembled everything....doesn't seem to be anything untoward. Now, the mower starts, and immediately revs extremely high for a few seconds and then dies. Any ideas??
Thanks.

Check your carb linkage, especially the governor linkage.
There should be a small spring that pulls the throttle wide open, and the governor should counter act that springs pull once the engine starts... KennyV

[trooper1954]

Check your carb linkage, especially the governor linkage.
There should be a small spring that pulls the throttle wide open, and the governor should counter act that springs pull once the engine starts... KennyV

Hi KennyV,

Both linkages look fine...there is a very fine spring on the rear linkage that hooks into the same hole as the linkage itself. Is that right? If so, all seems to be well but the problem remains

[KennyV]

This should be your governor linkage... : Parts and Diagrams for Toro Consumer 26623, Lawnmower, 1991 (SN 0000001-0999999)
Is everything looking correct?
You might try the governor adjustment that EngineMan posted in this thread: Briggs 31F707-0122E1 Governor adjustrment.

Post back with your results... KennyV

[trooper1954]

Yes...it looks exactly as shown. I've attached a few pics. Don't want to try messing with the governor in case I take on more than I can handle.

[trooper1954]

Just a thought
Is it possible that I've put the fuel filter back the wrong way round? When I blew air through it from either side the air passes through, but perhaps that doesn't mean it can work in either direction?
Thanks....still struggling with this

[trooper1954]

Just two more questions

1. Which end of this fuel filter should be towards the carb? Not very clear in the diagram

2. Does the break in the nipple attached to the gas tank explain my problem?

Thanks

[EngineMan]

Pic is not that clear, but I say that bottom right should go to tank, and yes you do have a problem with the tank outlet, if you can't fix it by replacing it, you would have to fit new tank.

[trooper1954]

Thanks Engineman,

At almost $60 for a new tank I don't think I'll be replacing it. It seems a shame after all this effort but that's life I guess. Thanks everyone for your help...I'm off to the dump!!!