I've got an almost 30 year old Toro 20449 (GTS2 - SN:7901137) that doesn't seem to have the power it once did. I can't find an engine identifier anywhere, but it's a 5 hp Briggs.
I bought it new and have only put and hour on so per year on it as I only use it to mow one hill. Even though the primer doesn't pull fuel, it starts with 4 or 5 pulls. It sometimes smokes a bit for the first 15-20 seconds and runs fine. I put a tach on it and it sits at 3000 rpm. I also keep the blades sharp.
It just doesn't seem to have to power it once did and bogs on not very thick grass.
Is this a valve issue? Or???
Thanks!
I bought it new and have only put and hour on so per year on it as I only use it to mow one hill. Even though the primer doesn't pull fuel, it starts with 4 or 5 pulls. It sometimes smokes a bit for the first 15-20 seconds and runs fine. I put a tach on it and it sits at 3000 rpm. I also keep the blades sharp.
It just doesn't seem to have to power it once did and bogs on not very thick grass.
Is this a valve issue? Or???
Thanks!