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https://www.toro.com/getpub/8552 Found this Operators Manual on line with lots of maintenance information.

That looks like just what I need, if it is a transmission problem. I am hoping it is not and that I do not have to take the transmission apart. They just look complicated and easy to mess up. But I will try if I need to. Thank you so much.

That is a big help. Thank you. Off to a good start.

I picked up a new project to work on over the winter. Its an oldie. I bought a Toro 8-32 and here is a few pics. It has a Briggs 8HP "Synchro Balanced" Model; 191707 Type; 2161 01 Code; 87010809 I have found labels on it saying Toro 8-32, Riding Mower, Mod. 56145, Ser. 7006676, on the...

Beautiful property!!!!!

The age is why I went with the thread locker. There is a local welder who is fantastic with aluminum but I don't see the value in putting much into a 25 year old Briggs. Same for a new sump. I can buy another used engine for that. I did look at a 3/8 NPT threaded fitting for an air...

I used the red Permatex thread locker on the plug and put it in permanently. I'll have to get a pump for future oil changes.

Red Loctite to glue the piece back on and thread in the plug? or Loctite the piece on and glue the plug in permanently?

Briggs 287707 0224-01 97011720 Its an oldie but a goodie! I had my tractor stored in my shed with the sides and hood off of it while I did some work on the engine. Something fell out of the rafters and landed on the 6" nipple that was used to drain the oil and broke the housing around the...

Maybe I should just wait and put it back in the tractor then. I don't need the engine to go flying around the yard on its own.

I have my 14.5 HP Briggs out of my tractor. I have been undertaking some repairs to the engine and am nearing completion on them. I am just about ready to reassemble the carb, heat shield, cover, etc and thought it would be nice to test the engine before I reinstall it in the tractor. The...

I have to admit that I was afraid to heat it too much. I don't have much experience with that and I wanted to save the seal in the bottom of the engine so I was gentle with the heat. I have polished the shaft and will put the anti-seize to it when I put the pulley on. Now I have a new...

Another attempt to show my home made puller. Thanks Bertsmobile for the explanation on the need to compress the picture first.

I know this is an old thread but I thought I would post an update. Late last summer my B&S 14.5 HP engine started smoking like crazy when I mowed downhill or side hill. Checked this site and Youtube and I figure it is a blown head gasket. I limped thru the remainder of the summer with it...

Thanks again. Will try.