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Will this manual help? https://www.briggsandstratton.com/content/dam/briggsandstratton/na/en_us/Files/FAQs/alternator_replacement.pdf

Numbers please!

Just closing off the discharge chute wiil not give you a good mulching condition. My experience tells me Craftsman don’t mulch very good in the first place and you will need a mulching kit with mulching blades to get fair results.

If you post the model, type and code numbers you have a better chance of getting help. When you say won’t crank what do mean? Engine turns over but won’t start? Engine won’t turn over? Engine trys to start, but won’t stay running?

I think the OP’s questions have been answered. Time to close this thread, as it has become more I’m smarter than you on this subject.

I set these units at 3200 RPMs.

Definitely water in the fuel in glass jar. I would be draining all fuel and start over with fresh.

These manuals may be of some help. https://www.toro.com/getpub/26313 https://www.toro.com/getpub/182206

How long is the engine and hydros going to last before overheating?

Two things which come to mind when I see that carb. First, more that once I’ve seen the float assist spring not installed properly. Second, did you make sure that the idle jet is very clean, both vertically and horizontally? I should add that when I set the float height on these carbs, I set...

Try this trick, close off the carb air intake with your hand and give it a good pull. If all jets are open your hand should get covered with gas, and the engine may even start. When you post back, please give us the spec number so we can narrow down which carb you have.

First thing I always check on Tecumseh engines which have a hard starting problem is float level. Float seat will swell, lowering the fuel level in the float bowl. If I find this I replace the float needle and seat, plus adjust the float level.

Yes a head gasket can blow at any time.

I’d be looking at a head gasket problem or the float needle not seating properly. Reason I say this is that as the engine runs at high speed you state that the engine runs good at high speed, but not idle. Plus an occasional puff of black smooth indicates a rich mixture, adding carbon to the...

Look on the inside of the back frame, should be a hole.

Trying to fit a ring gear to a flywheel, if you can find one, can be very tricky because you will need to balance the flywheel after the gear is attached. Better off trying to find the proper flywheel. Provide us with the engine spec number and I’ll do a little research.

Why, because you might be in the very small minority?

Craftsman, I don’t know what problem you’ve had with the Toro Personal Pace mowers, but they are about the best mowers out today. The cast deck models outlast all other decks and the drive system are good and allow any user to cut at the pace they want. Mulching is close to excellent, if you...

Needs will include; Battery, flywheel with ring gear, battery holder, key switch, starter and wiring harness. How much $$$$ you want to spend, if you can find the parts? Could easily cost more than the unit is worth. What happens if the 17 year old e

That belt looks like It has been through the war. Replace the belt and cleaner everything that has that coating of rust on it.

21” Toro Supper Recycler will do everything you want it to do.

I recommend a Toro SuperRecyler cast deck. The only item on your list it won’t do is 20” cut, this is 21”. I’ve sold these since they came out and have have only one person bring it back. If properly maintained I call these 20 year mowers.

Thank you for letting us know. Most guys don’t bother.

If your Tecumseh engine is a flat head engine this manual should help you out. I would be removing the carb clean and rebuilding it with a new needle and sea. I’ve attached a procedure I use...

Go through this troubleshooting procedure so we can pinpoint the cause of your problem. Electrical problems can be very easy or very difficult, depending on four things. 1. How well you understand basic electricity. 2. What tools you have and know how to use. 3. How well you follow directions...

I’ve never done that service, but the manuals on this site should help you out. https://www.toro.com/en/parts/partdetails?id=35981

Should use MTD carb #751-16046-4. At that price of less than $35, I would be replacing the carb, instead of trying to rebuild it.

I would follow Bert’s instructions first before going farther.

Should have have an engine model number starting with 143.XXXXX

Are you positive you replaced the key switch with the exact same switch? Many switches look the same, but the terminals are different. Please post your units model and serial numbers so we can check on which switch you need.

I’m coming up with scooter or go-kart.

Sorry, but I’ve try every direction I know and come up empty. Can’t even come up whether it is a 178cc or 200cc engine or who actually made it.

More than likely a fuel problem. I would be going back to the carb, checking that I did everything right. Reviewing these two articles may show you what to look for. http://www.baja5b.lv/wp-content/uploads/teh-info/Walbro%20Carburetor%20Theory.pdf...

Here’s your manual. http://www.gaaged.org/docs/sidemodules/38782_276781SingleCylinderOHV.pdf

Try running without muffler, may be plugged.

That Hustler model number does not come up.

1. Wouldn’t worry about it. 2. What is connected to the other end of that hose? 3. That’s not a fuse holder, but an electrical plug. 4. Wouldn’t worry about it. 5. Pump looks good. 6. Personally wouldn’t worry about it, but others may disagree.

What seems to be the problem of following the answers provided by the techs? They provide suggestions , you find a way to blow them off. Please tell me why, if you really want to solve this problem you are so against removing and giving the deck a good inspection? This is what experienced...

Recommended rpms for Toro steel deck is 3200-3400 rpm’s.

I’ve found too many times the sales people at the Big Box store and many auto stores, don’t know the differences between fuel line and vacuum line, or the multiple sizes two stroke fuel in come in.

You only recieve updates for threads you post in.

With fuel line I have found you get what you pay for.

Is the thickness of the wing less than the blade thickness? If so that is part of the cut problem.

Did you disconnect the kill wire at the coil? If not your wire could still be grounded somewhere. If you did, I suspect bad coil.

Best place I would recommend is your local small engine repair shop. They are not going to install cheap line, unless they are a cheap dealer.

You might be going in the wrong direction. If the blade has not be changed, the back wing may be worn or gone. If that is the case, your cut will deteriorate very quickly. Second, Toro is picky about using their blades for best cut.

If the auxiliary tank, inside the main tank, does not fill properly you problem could be there. Only one way to find out, disassemble again. Engines this old have a tendency to rust out the auxiliary tank and you will no longer have the proper level of fuel there.

I agree they can be a PIA the first time you try to remove the hose. Trick I’ve learned is using your pliers to grab the hose about 2” down. Take a small screwdriver and wedge it between the top of the hose and housing. Gently pry down while twisting until you see the hose turn at the top. At...

This guy won’t learn and he won’t even try to read and learn. If that’s what he does he’ll get grief from me. Plus others will learn what not to do.

That’s because you never took the time to look at any of them. If you would have, you would info on both 2-cycle and 4-cycle carbs. Second, do you know the difference between a pressure tester and vacuum tester? Spoiler, they are not interchangeable.