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    Old GTS5 rwd wheels won't turn, self propelled working though

    Genuine OEM TORO PARTS - Key-Rocking, RH 66-6040 These are only $20 for the r and L pair.Just can't figure out from the pic on amazon exactly what they are? The pic Looks a lot like the head of my golf putter. Charlie
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    Old GTS5 rwd wheels won't turn, self propelled working though

    Thanks guys!!! I guess the shop I brought it to put ZERO effort into the repair. Really pisses me off!! Makes me crazy!! I just got your info and ordered the parts on Amazon for $20 with 5 minutes of effort. Thanks again Charlie
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    Old GTS5 rwd wheels won't turn, self propelled working though

    67577 67578 I have this old Toro and when I engage the self propelled rwd I can see the mechanics of it turning but it wont mesh up with the wheels.Brought it to shop and they couldn't do anything with it.I pulled a wheel off and there is a gear sprocket and washers/shims behind the wheel .In...
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    2 Older Toro mowers with totally different spark plugs????

    Cleaned up the champ on the recycler(also ordered a new one) and found the gap to be way too small.The plug was the correct size so maybe the gap was part of the issue.Still have to ck that its getting fuel when I start it in choke.Charlie
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    2 Older Toro mowers with totally different spark plugs????

    Thats what was in it so correct plug but a little old looking.Doubt the plug is my issue but I will clean it up and see. whats the gap? 30?
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    2 Older Toro mowers with totally different spark plugs????

    Here is tag for the recycler
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    2 Older Toro mowers with totally different spark plugs????

    Thanks Toby will give it a spray to help get it started.I was thinking starter fluid spray though? I changed oil in the spring but it got dirty before the end of the season.seemed like it was running hot but im no expert.I have had the mower for a year and dont know the previous history so gotta...
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    hydro-lock in a Kohler

    I had same exact on my LT1000 tractor mower with Kohler. My small engine guy replaced the carb and problem solved. He said the carb was dripping and causing hydrolock and he was correct.Signs leading up to this were longer than usual cranking to start it AND excessive smoking for approx 45...
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    2 Older Toro mowers with totally different spark plugs????

    Thanks Nick,I dont have a primer on either mower.I usually put it in full choke and slowly pull the cord a few times.
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    2 Older Toro mowers with totally different spark plugs????

    Will do thanks much!! Charlie
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    2 Older Toro mowers with totally different spark plugs????

    This is the recycler with what looks to be a common plug ,this mower is not easy to start, not easy to pull and Im not a skinny whip..lol
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    2 Older Toro mowers with totally different spark plugs????

    ok got some pics of both except the recycler tag.The pic came out bad and was under the control cover.These pics are the one with the long reach dual head plug
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    2 Older Toro mowers with totally different spark plugs????

    Will check there for sure.Yes on the E3 plug .Thats the brand of plug that is in there and I have seen that in another of my machines......Dont recall which machine but I have surely seen that plug before.Charlie
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    2 Older Toro mowers with totally different spark plugs????

    Thanks Rivets, I appreciate the offer to help. Unfortunately you missed one of the last lines in my post.These are old machines and the tags are long gone.They deserve another look though.I will hose them down and have a closer look.Thanks again.Charlie
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