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Thanks - just ordered an $11 gasket off Amazon and will see if it works! Otherwise, will explore the engine swap next.

Thanks everyone - is replacing the head gasket a viable option? I emailed the shop back and they said they can't do it since the cylinder is scored, but would it run even with a scored cylinder if I were able to replace the gasket? It doesn't look terribly difficult from the video here:

Thanks! Do you know how I tell the shaft size? It's the 190cc B&S engine - 121S02-0130-F1.

Thank you - my thoughts as well when I got the estimate back! I don't fault the shop as I think they only use OEM products and this engine is a bit of an outlier I imagine. To your comment, would any Briggs 12xxxx engine bolt in here or are there specific specs I need to look for? Never done an...

Hi everyone - the shop got their estimate back and they said that the engine has a blown head gasket and scoring on the cylinder walls. $950 to replace the engine! Feels wasteful to spend that on the fix - any advice appreciated! Thinking the economically viable options would be to either fix...

It’s definitely slowing! Was 35 degrees this morning walking the dog….I might have one more mow left but mostly just to mulch up the leaves!

Thank you everyone for the replies - a lot of great info here to digest and try. I brought the mower into our trusted local shop last week for a $25 diagnostic (1-week turnaround), so waiting for their response - once I get the mower back (assuming they don't say there is a catastrophic...

Thanks - I went a step further and got a new carb in, unfortunately still doesn’t run :(

Got it - thank you! Sorry to be pedantic, but is there any way to lookup what engines would have the same mounting pattern as the one I have now? Or are there specific specs I’m looking for? Thank you!

Thank you. Are you saying the only replacement is the 125P07-0047-F1? For example, I see this engine for about $300 that seems to fix the specs you outlined - I presume this would fit?

Hi all - I posted a couple days ago, picked up a non-running Timemaster (190cc 121S02-0130-F1 engine) and trying to get it to start. I've drained all the gas, replaced carb/spark plugs/air filter and still can't get it to turn over. I'm debating bringing to the shop or possibly just keeping my...

Hi guys - update here - I spent a couple hours working on it this evening. Replaced all the following parts with new OEM: - air filter - carb - spark plug Still wouldn't start with fresh gas. I'm ready to bring to the shop, but worried at what the bill could be. Also thinking about an engine swap.

Thanks - I did spray carb cleaner into the carb, holding the choke open. Didn’t start. Worth trying starter fluid?

Thank you! I didn’t run any wires through any holes yet. This is the engine: 121S02-0130-F1

Hi all, I picked up a 2013 Toro Timemaster with 190cc B&S engine yesterday. The seller said it ran fine for years, but it hasn't started in a year since it wasn't winterized in Fall 2022 (there was old gas in it). Price was right so I decided to take a gamble. So far, I've done the following...