Recent content by MParr

40 grit flapper wheel on an angle grinder.

https://www.valvolineglobal.com/en/cerulean-grease/ https://www.valvolineglobal.com/en/extreme-red-grease/

Look at the Raptor XD model. It's transaxles are a step up from the ZT2200 found on the XL model. As @Auto Doc's said, buy from a servicing dealer and not from a big box store.

https://www.smallenginewarehouse.com/44t977-0043

You should have gotten a separate operators manual for the engine. The World Lawn website says that particular mower comes with a Kawasaki FR691V. All engine manufacturers have similar setups.

What Toro mower is this and what B&S engine?

Could be. My old SRM225 is hard to start after running a while and putting it down for a few minutes. I imagine that the diaphragms in the carburetor are perished. I replaced all of the fuel lines last year. I may just buy an OE carburetor and be done with it.

https://media.stokker.com/manual/Ariens%20Ikon%20XD_all%20languages_set407168735.pdf

I didn't need the hour meter or service reminder functions. They are only good if you are permanently mounting it to the machine.

Old school spark testing tools are free. 😉😉

Cheap ain't good and good ain't cheap. If you are going to buy one, get one that's a little more expensive. Look for one that only gives the RPMs. I bought this one. https://www.amazon.com/Runleader-Tachometer-Real-time-Snowblower-Motorcycle/dp/B08G3P78FB

John Deere

Is it losing prime? Have the fuel lines, fuel tank grommet, and primer bulb been replaced? Has the spark arrestor screen been cleaned? Was a new spark plug installed? I'm willing to bet that the shop didn't do a thorough evaluation. Aftermarket ignition modules aren't the best.

Echo, Stihl, and Rotary 0.95

I use the Kohler filter. 10 microns and extra capacity.