Recent content by EdBrown

Have had this LB for some time. Did not run it last year. Started up and runs well, but self-propelled not working. Is it adjusted in the SP cable, at the top of the mower? Seems like not enough tension when bale is pulled up. Thanks very much. Ed

Toro 20332 starts cold, hard to start hot. I recently purchased a Toro 20332, 2012 model, 7.25 190cc. It has an automatic choke. It seems to start much better when cold. It starts and runs VERY GOOD. When I try to start again quickly, won't start. I notice that there is some oil...

I recently purchased a Toro 20332, 2012 model, 7.25 190cc. It has an automatic choke. It seems to start much better when cold. It starts and runs VERY GOOD. When I try to start again quickly, won't start. I notice that there is some oil seeping out of the dipstick o ring. I am replacing...

I recently purchased a Toro, 20370. Overall, good appearance and has bagger, but will not start. Cleaning carburetor shows that bowl was really corroded and I purchased a new carburetor. After installing, still will not start. Has new gas in it, gas flows good into carb, good compression...

I just recently purchased a Toro 20370 recycler. It is front wheel drive, and small wheels on all four wheels. Can I replace the rear (non-pulling) wheels with larger (non-pulling). I am not a fan of front drive, but with the larger wheels on rear, they cut much better, especially when going...

My Toro 20018 not running now. It will start, and today it actually blew out a lot of smoke from the air filter, and then stopped almost immediately. I had cleaned the carburetor, but it will only start, and then stop, almost immediately. Any advice on what to look for to get it started and...

Have this Toro 20028, in superb condition since it has been stored for many years. Got new battery, and battery charger. The mower roared to life first time, using key, after install battery. After that, when the key is turned, ONLY A WHINING NOISE, and doesnt start. Any suggestions on what...

I recently bought this Lawnboy 10301 and it started okay, but ran only a few seconds and cut off. I cleaned the carburetor, and thought this was problem. However, it still did the same. I installed a new coil, and thought this maybe be the problem, since it had the original coil installed...

I have a LB 10323 Duraforce that will not self-propell. I have a replacement for the transmission. I have not replaced this previously, and seeking advice. It looks like I can remove the back wheels, replace the transmission and slip on the old belt (which is good). Would this work, or...

My 10323 was runing too fast. Tried turning back, but no luck. Cleaned carburetor totally, and now it wont fire up. It has spark, and noticed gasoline around spark plug. Is this flooded? What is best method to fix? I can fix some things, but still lack lots of skills. Any help will be...

I have this very old Craftsman 148CC Vacuum Shredder Bagger, and has sat for 8 years. Tried cleaning carburetor, but soaked it overnight, and it is still a mess. Found a new carburetor and installed it. Changed oil, new plug, and it starts on first pull. HOWEVER, it runs a few seconds and...

Need a little more advice on the above. I had a hard time starting it, but cleaned carburetor, new plug, clean filter, and it starts after priming it 3-4 times. I cut the front yard today, and ran really good, no poblem at all. However, after it starts and runs, it will not start, without...

I recently purchased this LB off Craiglist for $25. Decent looking Self Propelled, 4 HP mower, Green Series. I have to use starter fluid to start it. After it starts, it runs very good, and does not stop until I release the brake. I cleaned carburetor, has a good air filter, and apparently...

I just recently purchased this LB, and only used it twice. Seemed cut very good. HOWEVER, today when mowing the grass, smoke (lots of it) came out of the muffler, and it stopped running. Is the piston causing the problem? Thanks.

I purchased this LB a few days ago. Supposedly needed a new pull rope. However, the spring and rope appears to be okay, except that the rope seems too long. I was going to shorten it, but not sure what the correct size for the rope should be. Anyone know the length of the pull rope for a...