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define why does it not run. Are we talking about the engine speed, or the speed across the ground? How high is the grass it is cutting. How much fuel is in the fuel tank?

Snagit from Techsmith is what I use to grab images. Alternatively if someone is using Windows10 Click on the lower left Window or hit the windows key on their keyboard type SNIP Click on The Snipping Tool Click on New Use their mouse to put a frame around what they want to save Save it as a...

Your comments on the one that was dry and rusty were quite caustic when you saw it. Might be a regional thing where people in dry sandy places have different experiences than those on clay with wet winters and a need for irrigation in summer. non-greased unit greased unit - both same age...

so when was the last time you balanced them?

I suspect the original owner replaced the wheels more than once and decided just to get rid of it. Supply and demand combined with inflation determine an item's cost. If less items are manufactured, then the price goes up. On January 1, 2024 California bans the sale of gasoline powered...

there is a long standing argument on the forum whether to follow factory greasing specs or not. The last mower I worked on was dry, no grease left, and every part in the drive wheel clutches were destroyed from the moisture that got to it. The mower with grease was worn but the parts were in...

does it have a fuel filter?

fwiw I began using TruFuel last year. Every piece of equipment I own now starts on the first or second pull - where it used to take 5 to 8 pulls sometimes. This is not an endorsement for the product - just an observation.

I'd explore the method that the carb gets fuel. Check for vacuum leaks which could expand when the engine is hot, and if the mixture is adjustable, tune it. Sounds like it is too lean if you can start it by squirting gas in it. That can be caused by any one of the issues above - including a...

I have had good luck on these things writing to the Attorney General of the state, my sitting House of Representatives person, and my local state assembly person asking them all to investigate the manufacturer for consumer fraud. In this case because they sell Federally I might include the Chair...

not sure where the repair is but the engine is flooding from being tilted. Fuel is running out of the carb into the cylinders. My only suggestion if you wish to continue on this path would be to put in a fuel shut off lever, and let the engine idle until it stumbles, then turn it off, clean it...

late to the party but we run into things like this in cars. If there are any electronics that control the ignition or fuel system, and they have a thermal problem it becomes heat related. We have also seen it where over time an ignition switch goes bad. When it does it expands with the...

m 20055 has one speed. You cant idle it. It is either on or off. When one lets the kill handle go the mower dies as designed. I would think the 20056 would do the same. If the rpm won't come up then something may be goofy with the governor circuit as others have suggested.

is the blade tight?

make sure the fuel is clean and new. Run a compression test to see if the valves need adjustment. Also if it has ever had a strike like a tree root, make sure that the flywheel key is not partially sheared. When you say you replaced the carb, did you check the gaskets, use a factory part, and...

you'll have to tell people here more about the unit. there are many T105C models and have different carbs. Did you buy the replacement from John Deere? Using fresh fuel?

does this carb have mixture adjustments? If so get the correct tool and adjust the mixture while it is running. I glanced back thru the comments and did not see anywhere that the idle and high speed mixtures have been properly adjusted.

I would try to figure out if the mixture was too rich or too lean. You can pull the spark plug(s), crank it over a few times or blow compressed air in the cylinder(s) then put the plugs back in and see what it does. If it is flooded that will help it. If it is flooded you need to figure out why...

Have a BLUEBIRD power rake / Dethatcher I bought off someone for $30. All the parts are there but the flails are worn out and it needs paint. The 8hp Briggs engine runs great. Never had one of these apart. Thought I would pull the motor first, then the handle, then figure out how the flails...

did you check the oil for fuel in it? Too much fuel or too little fuel will both make it spit and sputter. So will a plugged exhaust if it sat outside and mud daubers filled it with mud. So will a bad or fouled spark plug.

remove the spark plug and spin the engine a few times noticing the feel. Put the plug back in and pull it again to notice compression. If you have compression spray a little starting fluid in the plug hole, put the plug in and the wire on, see if it fires. You could have a situation where the...

use Loctite

so if the wheel is in two parts you would not know it was bad, is that what you are saying?

he is as happy as a clam. He cares for his belongings in general and it cleaned up like a new mower. Cleaning the bottom of the deck I was able to kill the rust and get a good thick coating of Epoxy paint on it. The top and plastic is immaculate. The bottom looks like new now. Owning some...

he is as happy as a clam. He cares for his belongings in general and it cleaned up like a new mower. Cleaning the bottom of the deck I was able to kill the rust and get a good thick coating of Epoxy paint on it. The top and plastic is immaculate. The bottom looks like new now. Owning some...

what mechanism delivers fuel to the carb?

maybe soak a little PB Blaster or Liquid wrench on the connection first for 24 hours. I don't know your mower but if the axle goes into the transmission I would be careful pulling or pounding on it. You might be able to rig some kind of steel plate behind the wheel then use a puller against the...

drain the oil, cut open the filter if it has one and see if there is metal in it.

Did the mower work alright for a long time then have the problem that led you to replace the adapter? If so, you may have not found the real problem. The sheared adapter may be a symptom of the real problem. Since I don't own one I have no idea but I would look at anything that lets the load...

Thanks - I used genuine Toro wheels with metal gears for the repair. Started right up, drives like a champ. Cleaned up well, looks and cuts like a new mower. He is happy as a clam at the beach. Like me, he'd rather have the difference between the repair and a new one in his wallet. Both of us...

late to the party but the manual on the 22" recycler I am working on is conflicted. It says 20 oz but it is full about 14 oz when fully drained. One part of owner's manual just says check with dipstick in then the next paragraph it says once oil level is ok then secure. A few paragraphs later it...

Thank you. Another clerk at the same dealer swapped the keys for me just a short while ago to the correct style and commented about what you said. Thanks Again. I knew it did not look right but needed some confirmation before taking them back. update - half moon fits better.

coming back to this thread as I was searching for answers this morning. The Toro manual states: "Coat the axle, key, and spring with #2 molybendum disulfide grease or anti-seize compound before installing the pinion (Fig. 087)." Fig 087

Thanks. It turned out rust had gotten to all the drive parts on each side. Replaced it all. There are quite a few substitutes for the drive wheels. Considered them but the reviews for them, including a Stens wheel read constantly like, "failed on the third mowing... ." There was a discussion a...

the key is used inside the pinion wheel drive gear on each side. The slot is continuous and not cut like a woodruff key. I plan to go see the dealer again this morning. But like you, while it seems to work perfectly, I don't want future problems for the mower.

Toro 20018 s/n 220346266 Went to Toro dealer for half moon key # 612066 used in axle drive gear. They substituted rectangular key 39-9680. It seems to work fine. Anyone know if this is an industry acceptable substitute? 612066 39-9680

There is no other place the freeplay can have come from except by design. All the parts except the axle, wheel bolts, covers, and housing have been replaced. If no one knows the answer if that is normal, that is Ok. Nothing binds. Maybe the factory wanted the wheels to float a little so the...

not kidding anyone. I did look it up. This is a 22" electric start rear wheel drive personal pace recycler with the Tecumseh engine. Also looked up the ratings on the new TOROs that are similar, quite poor compared to the older models. Lots of used ones but they will have similar problems. The...

we can't go back in time. The equal model with inferior parts is $700 - $900 here. Effective January 1, 2024 they cannot even be sold here. I read your manual and have it saved to the hard drive as well. It makes no sense to order new thrust and ball bearings if that is normal play. All the...

Before I go in deeper is this normal axle play on a 22" Recycler? If not any idea what parts commonly cause this so I can prepare for it? The whole axle assembly shifts so it is not in the differential.

all parts on hand or on order. $272. well worth it. Should be done with all put the trailing guard and recycling plug today. Those parts are due in from Toro any day. Thanks to all including Rivets especially.

these stats are my understanding too. I read that China went so far backwards under the one child rule that they removed it several years ago. Looking at pictures of their army, and their numbers, they don't seem to have any issues fulfilling recruiting needs under what was the 1 child rule. It...

during studying my family history back to the 1500's I found that nothing has changed in how markets worked between then and now. The people investing don't care who loses in the process. They look for new ways to sell their products, cheaper ways to produce them, people with money in their...

soak PB blaster or Liquid wrench for 24 hours or more before trying anything,

call your local dept of fish and game, see what they suggest. Mockingbirds are protected under an early 1900's treaty and messing with them is criminal. Here they dive bomb the squirrels, cats, people and we have to leave them alone.

The trailing guard also needs to be replaced. I see it just flexes to come out. A video of a later Toro 22" recycler shows screws that go into each side of the rubber shaft to secure it. Are these needed on the superseded trailing guard 114-1585? Original part number was 105-1843 and has no...

Thank you

after cleaning 20 years of clippings, wire brushing, sanding and as close as possible rustoleum. Blade and adapter is a 3m quick drying trim spray that works well on black items plus lasts. Blade cleaned up nicely. I had my doubts but followed Rivet's advise and sharpened it. Waiting on parts...

Thank you. Will do. Blade cleaned up and balanced fine. Lost maybe 1/8th inch on the cutting edge. Ground it on a cool grinder wheel then filed and honed. Cleaned up better than I though it would. I'll add a photo after it is cleaned again and painted. On the rear wheels, do they come with new...

thanks to both. Do images these help?