Mower keeps running
#1
06-01-14, 03:30 PM
Mower keeps running
Toro GTS 6.75hp 22 rear drive
Model 20031
Serial No. 240031001
I was mowing last year and the cable on the right hand side, as you stand behind the mower, caught on a nail. Now when you release the handle lever the mower continues to run until you disconnect the spark plug. How hard is that to fix?
Model 20031
Serial No. 240031001
I was mowing last year and the cable on the right hand side, as you stand behind the mower, caught on a nail. Now when you release the handle lever the mower continues to run until you disconnect the spark plug. How hard is that to fix?
#2
06-01-14, 04:28 PM
Forum Topic Moderator
Most likely the cable isn't able to pull back under spring tension from the mower. Look where the cable connects at the mower and see if you can help it return to the off position. If so, you probably just need a new cable. It's a simple thing to replace, 5 minutes maybe.
#4
06-03-14, 06:44 AM
Attached are the pictures as promised. The cable seems to still be attached but in one of the pictures it is very slack - the one sort of down from the mower. I pulled the handle a couple of times so I sort of see what you mean about spring tension - cable is very loose with no resistance at all. Are the cables generic?
#5
06-03-14, 09:35 AM
Forum Topic Moderator
Sounds like you need a cable. They aren't generic. Yours will probably have a number stamped in the sheath you can use to find a replacement.
#6
06-03-14, 09:56 AM
Are there any adjustments on the cable ?? Seems like I adjusted one once but it's been too long for me to remember any details 
If there wasn't a place to make an adjustment maybe I bent something to make it engage like it's suppose to.
If there wasn't a place to make an adjustment maybe I bent something to make it engage like it's suppose to.
#7
06-03-14, 12:03 PM
From what I remember seeing the cable went straight from that bottom connection right into the handle with nothing to adjust. I will take a closer look tonight - I might have overlooked something.
#8
06-03-14, 03:27 PM
Took a closer look at cord. Nothing on cord to adjust. Noticed when the handle is depressed the mechanism goes down toward the floor but when the handle is released it stays in that position. I would think it should spring back. Am I correct?
#11
06-03-14, 05:21 PM
Thank you found the part number so I'll just change it. Thank you both for taking time to help me with this. It was easier not to have to start it every time I stopped but I know it's not safe.
#12
06-05-14, 09:06 AM
Going to buy the cable this weekend and change it but I have another question.
When pressing the kill switch on the mower with my hand, it goes down towards the floor, when I release it it stays in the same position shouldn't it spring back?
When pressing the kill switch on the mower with my hand, it goes down towards the floor, when I release it it stays in the same position shouldn't it spring back?
#14
06-05-14, 12:20 PM
Yes, the cable is still attached but slack. Here is a picture of what I'm seeing - first and third picture. I was looking at parts on the internet for my model and saw this part (picture 2) with a spring and wondered if its the same part as the one on my mower.
#15
06-05-14, 10:41 PM
Forum Topic Moderator
Disconnect the cable from it and see if it has spring tension that pulls it back. If not, then the spring may be broken or unhooked. If it does, then the cable is the problem. It would be uncommon but not impossible for the spring to be the problem.
#16
06-07-14, 06:19 PM
Took the cable off and there is no spring that i could see or spring tension. The mechanism stays in whatever position you move it to without springing back.
#17
06-07-14, 09:37 PM
Forum Topic Moderator
Okay then, apparently the spring is broken/missing. I don't know that I ever saw one do that before. You might be able to pick up a spring at a lawn mower shop, or use a generic spring from a hardware store to make it return. Just make sure it is strong enough to pull it back firmly with the cable attached.
#18
06-11-14, 11:34 AM
Would it be possible for someone to post a pic of a Toro 20031 in the area where the spring should be so I can see where to connect it? Please and thank you.
