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Which belt was replaced? There are two...

Which belt was replaced?

There are two belts on the drive, one from the engine to the variable speed pulley and one from the vari pulley to the transaxle. There is a spring loaded idler pulley...
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check the brake on the side of the transaxle, it...

check the brake on the side of the transaxle, it may be stuck and not releasing. While a stuck brake may prevent the rear wheels from rolling, it won't prevent the engine from starting.

Does the...
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Check for a sheared flywheel key, Very possible...

Check for a sheared flywheel key, Very possible especially when the carburetor floods and the engine is cranked. The key will sometimes shear when a cylinder full of fuel is compressed. Ignition...
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Head bolts 165 inch lbs Connecting Rod 115...

Head bolts 165 inch lbs

Connecting Rod 115 inch lbs
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You might want to remove the muffler and have a...

You might want to remove the muffler and have a look at the exhaust ports in the cylinder head. They could be restricted with carbon and the muffler may have a build up as well. This could cause a...
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It sounds like you have a bad oil breather or had...

It sounds like you have a bad oil breather or had some dirt ingestion and your cylinder and rings may be worn.

Is your oil real dark (black) and does it get this way quickly after an oil change?...
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First off, the electrical system that controls...

First off, the electrical system that controls the electric starter and battery charging are completely separate from the ignition system. There may be some switches that were activated by the...
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Well I am a bit biased. After selling Toro...

Well I am a bit biased. After selling Toro products for over 30 years, I was very impressed with the quality of their products and their customer service. I would definitely recommend Toro over...
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It can happen if starter fluid (ether) is used to...

It can happen if starter fluid (ether) is used to prime the engine, very explosive and can cause the seals to pushed out of the engine. I have also seen this on units where they just came loose and...
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Your welcome, glad our posts helped you out.

Your welcome, glad our posts helped you out.
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Is the choke plate closing when the throttle is...

Is the choke plate closing when the throttle is in the choke position?

May need to adjust the linkages or throttle control cable.
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Sounds carburetor related. It could also be the...

Sounds carburetor related. It could also be the fuel if it's over a month old. This is typical when the engine is not getting enough fuel or the fuel is old and weak.
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I would try some JB weld, I have used it on...

I would try some JB weld, I have used it on carburetors with pretty good luck.

You might also want to check the valve lash, particularly on the intake valves. Little to no clearance on intake...
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It's most likely the blade adapter. I have run...

It's most likely the blade adapter. I have run across this several times on Honda Mowers. The adapter gets twisted slightly and will cause a vibration when the engine is running.

You can usually...
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There is another model number that should be on a...

There is another model number that should be on a sticker attached to the engine. If you could find that info and post, perhaps we could determine which head is on your trimmer and help you out...
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If your referring to filling the trimmer head...

If your referring to filling the trimmer head with line, then it depends which trimmer head is on your trimmer. I was not able to locate an IPL on the model you posted. Many have a trimmer head...
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If you don't have an IPL for this transaxle, you...

If you don't have an IPL for this transaxle, you can see one at

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There is a special tool for removing the nozzle,...

There is a special tool for removing the nozzle, I use a small paper clip to hook the nozzle and pull it out. The pilot jet screws in from the side of the carburetor and has a small plastic cap...
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The cylinder closest to the flywheel is #1

The cylinder closest to the flywheel is #1
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bigssab, You may have a warped or distorted...

bigssab,
You may have a warped or distorted air filter base. you can try doubling up on the gaskets as this may help, otherwise you may have to replace the air filter base in order to get it to...
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From the pictures, the mower looks like it has...

From the pictures, the mower looks like it has been kept outside in the weather. I would not be suprised if the transmission was full of water. I have taken many transmissions apart and found them...
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Well you have a hydrostatic transmission. Check...

Well you have a hydrostatic transmission. Check the speed lever up near the top of your handle, underneath there should be a small pin with a little clip going through the side of the lever and...
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Could be an adjustment, need to know the model...

Could be an adjustment, need to know the model number of your mower.
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I would think that you can have a transmission...

I would think that you can have a transmission issue, and still have the unit roll ok. You really need the model number of the mower to see what transmission is in it. If it's a gear drive tranny...
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Posted By 30yearTech

Are you talking about the engine speed? or ...

Are you talking about the engine speed?
or
The self propel drive ground speed??
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