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    M-ZT 52 Stops running when hot!

    I just went through that last week. I cleaned the carburetor, emptied and cleaned the tank. I removed the ignition module and cleaned the armature and checked the gap at ten thousands. The mower ran longer but spark diminished over time shutting down the engine. Then I purchased a replacement...
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    Can't find 30W oil anywhere in my area, or on line.

    No, it's made by Warren Oil Company LLC which is now owned by Trail Creek Investments. The name, "SuperTech" is a brand name owned by Walmart.
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    Can't find 30W oil anywhere in my area, or on line.

    I was always told to use regular oil in a new engine for at least the break-in period and possibly a month later, before switching to synthetic.
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    Can't find 30W oil anywhere in my area, or on line.

    I've been buying the Supertech brand at Walmart. It's just over $4.00 per quart. I have a Toro self-propelled that I run with Heavy Duty SAE HD-30 (for gasoline engines) because I live in a hot spring/summer climate. Walmart doesn't buy much, and I have only seen a few bottles available at a...
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    FasTrak blows fuses when trying to start

    You may need to check all of the safety switches for continuity. Some are easy while some require some disassembly to reach. I went through an electrical issue on a 2006 Snapper rear engine rider back in the spring of 2023. I replaced the battery cables with slightly longer ones because the...
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    Toro Group

    I set the tension cable 5 notches ahead of the factory setting which I previously marked with a red Sharpie. It was quick to take off and go at that point. I haven't checked it since. I've ordered a PIX-brand Kevlar belt, and I'll wait until that arrives before making the belt change.
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    Toro Group

    I have a Toro model 21386 and the belt came off two weeks ago. Putting the belt back on was a learning curve as there were no YT videos for this model or anything close. I tightened the tension cable after marking the original position with a Sharpie. I mowed yesterday and when I was almost...
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    StaBil and ethanol?

    I use Marine StaBil because it is more concentrated than regular StaBil. I use it in the gas cans of my outdoor power equipment before filling them up with non-ethanol. (My neighbor uses regular StaBil mixed with ethanol fuel with no issues.) On average, I get two years or more storage out of...
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    Online parts purchases

    https://partstree.com https://agnlawn.com/ https://www.propartsdirect.net/
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    Dies After 45 Minutes Running

    About six years ago, I had a vapor lock issue with a 2007 Troy-built pressure washer with a Briggs & Stratton 8.75 HP engine. It would run when it was cold but when it ran out of fuel and was refilled, it was always hard to start. I called the local dealer and was advised that B&S had...
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    Dies After 45 Minutes Running

    I have used non-ethanol mixed with Sta-BIL at the time of purchase for the past 30 years with no fuel issues. I mix it with an extra measure of the stabilizer for the stated two-year life which lasts about 18 months to turn over my supply. Non-ethanol without any stabilization will not last...
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    Honda mowers power differences between GXV140 and GXV160

    https://powerequipment.honda.com/lawn-mowers From the Honda website (bottom of page) are the listed HRC commercial mowers. My local Honda dealer didn't receive any Honda lawnmowers for all of 2023. I'd have to drive to the next county to buy one from a dealer. When I visited my former Honda...
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    Toro Personal Pace hard to pull backwards

    No problem currently as the mower is still relatively new. I bought a service manual directly from Honda for my Honda self-propelled, but I was looking for a service manual for my Toro.
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    Toro Personal Pace hard to pull backwards

    Is there a different service manual for the newer Super Recyclers? I have Model 21386. Thanks
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    Honda mowers power differences between GXV140 and GXV160

    After the Honda engine recall, Home Depot received a limited supply of Honda Self-Propelled mowers. Lowe's isn't carrying any Honda mowers except for parts, but they now carry a full line of Toro walk-behind mowers. If you want a residential Honda walk-behind mower, now may be the best time...
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