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Mower S/N 315032336 Motor: 128M05-0026-F1 (Flathead motor)

Guys, Thanks for the responses. The air cleaner is in good shape. The auto choke plate IS closing when the motor is hot and off. (And the mower won't start.) I blocked the choke plate open when it misbehaved in the garage, and it started right up! What is the appropriate service or parts to fix...

Thanks! I will check that next. Rog

Folks, We have a Toro 22" mower with electric start. The mower is about 6 years old. It has a new battery. Over that past several months it has been difficult to start when the motor is hot. Spark is good. Which leads me to believe that the carb/auto choke is going south. Has anyone seen this...

Hey, I inherited this mower. It has spark, and a new spark plug. From the pull cord tension, it has compression. With the air cleaner off and the throttle wide open, I have tried to start it with gas and starter fluid down the carb throat. No Luck.... What else should l try? TIA, Rog...