Toro Recycler Lawn Mower Won't Start - Troubleshooting Carburetor and Ignition Coil Spark

[@billthomas6296]

I have a Troy-Bilt Chpper Vac that I bought in 1994 and it is 29 years old now. Tried to start it for the first time in 23 years and gas is pouring from the carb. I just started to take it off and for some freak reason I came across a video of yours. After looking through some of your other videos I found this one and your mower here has the same carburetor as mine. After watching this I now feel like I can take mine apart and clean it and hopefully it will start. Anyway long story short, I want to thank you for your videos and look forward to watching more. Also I am retired and I am considering working on small engines for a hobby.

[@kerryclouse2685]

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[@jeffstone2585]

Excellent presentation. Just an FYI, you can buy a new carb online for about $13 - for those who don’t want to swap one out. I’m thinking a lot of machines could be saved with some diy and KZbin instruction. Otherwise it’s not cost effective to have a shop do it.

[@philliphall5198]

Carb number please These no readable number on mower

[@bobcarry4820]

Close ups of your carb work are really helpful. Good work.

[@das250250]

Good diagnostic analysis of what happened to the mower prior to fixing it

[@BruceBoschek]

I like the fact that the auto-generated captions call it an "emotion tube."

[@medievil2639]

You can only do these things if you fully understand the functionings of these machines. And he certainly does.

[@tigerelectronics5966]

Came here to learn how to clean carbuator that is clogged, but stayed for the whole video :) I always enjoy your videos a lot, keep up the awesome work James!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@savipv8491]

@@jcondon1 u can clean coil and get sparks.

[@savipv8491]

@@jcondon1 where u got coil for $12?

[@savipv8491]

@@jcondon1 how u r turning to check spark....i see...u r not pulling cord...

[@savipv8491]

@@jcondon1 10:04 how u run it?...u cover it with finger?

[@Rick_Retired]

Have same mower and now also the only repair video I'll ever need for it. Thanks!

[@dcrickerson7611]

Nice work James, you brought it back from the dead. Nice close ups on the carb overhaul. Thanks for another great video.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@charlesbunting1790]

Iv seen that scenario a dozen times and didn't know th answer to it. You learn somethin every day. LOL

[@elviraraff6809]

Pulled one of these out of the trash several days ago. It has a Briggs Quantum engine and with al little help from Amazon and 20 bucks it works great. I wanted to fix the carb but the bowl gasket was pinched and the cost of a gasket kit made the new carb a better and easier fix.

[@walterramirez797]

Estos son los videos q me espiran 😊 muy buenos e aprendido mucho de ellos

[@budgillett9627]

I’m pretty new to your channel. I very much enjoy all aspects of your videos. Your visuals are superbly done and God has blest you with an extremely soothing voice which is very pleasant and easy to listen to. Also I REALLY appreciate you not adding annoying background music which IMO is just noise. Very well done! Thank you! Have a blest week.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@tolbaszy8067]

Great video, excellent camera work! I have the same machine, Craftsman flavor, paid the same price. I think my carb issue was due to tipping the mower on the carb side instead of dipstick side. I found the carb removal was easier by just unbolting the intake manifold. Thanks!

[@432b86ed]

Though I wasn't sure why you didn't use your spark tester on the installed plug, I picked up many good tips/techniques from you here. thanks

[@jamesdiehl8690]

I had a mower that the coil was Rusty like that. I had to take it off, clean it and sand the posts it mounted to. Once I got them shiny, i put the coil back on and it fired up.

[@tripplesrule]

I wish you would have let me see that mower sling the grass for the whole yard. It really seems to run and cut great. Awesome Vid!!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I'm back here again and just playing catch-up, just to be sure. My Sweetie wants a hand mower that she can start and since I don't want to pay through the snoot for a battery mower that has a limited run time, no matter what's advertised, one of the 1st hand freebie mowers I got is an old flathead Troy-bilt with electric start. That's what's on the docket. I got it running a few years ago but the kids have had it in storage all this time and I'm giving it the royal-ish treatment so it'll be reliable for her IF I get laid up again (good old Army). I'm waiting on a battery and charger and have wire brushed and painted the underside of the deck and oiled up all the cables. I'll probably check the grease in the gearbox just to see if. This was a good fix when I watched it the 1st time and the mower sure cuts fine. I had this one starting on the 2nd pull but no interest in the electric...........till now. So thanks again, watch out for the go-carts and BLESSINGS!

[@mjg263]

Great job! I bought two of these mowers when they were new back in early 2000’s and they still run great, only sold them recently when I got a Timemaster. Those Tecumseh LV195EA engines were very durable, I like the pressurized lube system Tecumseh always used on their vertical engines instead of a splash wheel. I need a bunch of those tiny “O” rings for Tecumseh carbs! 🙂

[@v-g-z3689]

Couldn´t agree more, those Tecumseh engines Toro used were great and I can´t understand why so many "mechanics" don´t like them (maybe they aren´t much of a mechanic...) Toro sold the same mower model with a B&S Quantum, which wasn´t bad, but I prefer the Tecumseh version by miles!

[@adama4834]

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[@mjg263]

BTW: Rust-Oleum “Regal Red” is the PERFECT match for both of your Toro mowers and it’s only 6 bucks a can at any hardware store (vs $12 or more for the factory stuff).

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@berardia4]

Nice job. My tip is of you clean out the carb, clean out the fuel tank also so you don't just run old gas into a clean carb.

[@JasonJayJJ1]

Yes, I agree. It's also good to clean out the fuel tank because grass clippings or other debris could be at the bottom of the fuel tank and re-clog the newly cleaned carburetor.

[@dogdue4588]

Bring that jet up one or two sizes, really runs well!

[@oatnoid]

Man that had quite a few problems. You could have made four separate videos. Excellent!

[@dogdue4588]

James, something else that I've noticed is, head bolts, check torque! You'll be surprised.

[@akberkhanshab7387]

Great inf on how to fix the Toro lawn mover I would not have suspected ignition coil was bad. After replacing coil, it work like new lawn mover. Thanks

[@wolfman007zz]

I would have assumed the carb was dirty, and removed/cleaned it when I had the shroud off to replace the coil. Wouldn’t have cost anything, and saved a BUNCH of time!

[@santirujiraviriyapinyo1081]

Thanks for the informations step by step . THANKS again.

[@bricesullivan5]

Just fixed my 20 dollar 6.5 thanks alot man cable causing it to ground out easy fix

[@lainemann1421]

Put some metal self tapping screws crisscross all the way around them from bald tires for traction 😎

[@philliphall5198]

You need a yellow spark tester, it’s really handy, check it out and cost about 70 bucks, tells you high or low voltage and bad or good 😊😊

[@jamesdiehl8690]

People are warned about storing gas in the mower or a can all of the time. But, some gas stations are really bad about water in the gas and too much ethanol.

[@jameslester3861]

I bought one of those about ten years ago and still use it. It has the “one pull” start feature which turned into 10 pulls but it was an easy fix, remove and clean the large jet in the bottom of the carburetor. Don’t let the mower set with gas in it for long periods of time(ethanol or non ethanol). Only repairs have been brake and drive cables and drive belt. All are easily done and there are videos on here to show how to do them.

[@dennishimes4545]

Also it would be interesting to see the price you place on your mowers once you repair them

[@jimklyman9602]

Curious - you do so much detail on the carb rebuild, but I don't think I have seen you remove/change out the carb float needle valve gasket. I used to shoot these across the shop with a blast of compressed air. Had to remove these before a carb boil-out or they turned into a plastic mess with the old power solvents used. Always set the new gasket with a flat pin punch used to set the gasket.

[@jcondon1]

The harbor freight degreaser I use in the ultrasonic usually plays nice with rubber/plastic. Bit it does shrink then sometimes. I usually remove what Comes off with tearing and leave the rest.

[@dogdue4588]

Couple extra 1/8" holes in the exhaust, makes it run better...

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

I bought a Sears mower that looks exactly like the Toro you have. I ordered a new blade, front tires, drive belt and new cables. I’m waiting on the drive cable which is back ordered. I wonder if you have the model number so I can get the cable from Toro? Thanks!

[@tntreviews3602]

hello i replaced the carb bowl nut jet on my toro mower it wont run but the bowl from a after market carb works but leaks gas but the bowl is deeper and the ring on top is different made

[@bllence7353]

Again, nice job explaining and diagnosing the problems! May I ask what solution you use in the ultrasound cleaner and how often do you need to change it, and or filter it? Thanks for the videos!

[@jcondon1]

Bll Ence I use the Harbor Freight heavy duty degreaser. I change it every time, but probably not necessary.

[@wayne6438]

Great video nice work thank for sharing very helpful

[@williamBryan-k2e]

future reference, I would unbolt the intake manifold from the head - instead of unbotding the carb from the manifold ( while on the engine ). take the carb + manifold to the workbench and separate them there I would think that would be easier ( my opinion - as an old auto mechanic - not a small engine mechanic ).

[@jcondon1]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MrTarkus007]

your the man james like your vids alot seen your other vid on how you repaired 2 generators great!

[@bobwilkinson9894]

great job James!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@mattyal9347]

I was hoping you would have measure the olms on the new magneto

[@leecowell8165]

Wow this guy knows his stuff, I did notice a bit of shakiness in his hands though. I'm 80yo but I do not have any of that. I don't know if anything can be done with it but he's a LOT younger than I am. Well maybe he was just having a bad hair day. About 2k ohm on that coil, huh? I did not know that. Great presentation.

[@cbreezy1322]

Going to check my cable. I've replaced the carburetor, spark plug, coil pack, cleaned the head and nothing starts it. I have an old craftsman that's just like this but it doesn't have the wheel on top. Was gonna give up on it but I'll try the other things I saw u do. It ran fine and one day when I pulled the recoil it hung, pulled the front end up, snatched out of my hand and banged down. I unplugged the spark plug and reached under and moved the blade to loosen it. Going to look at the cable. Couldn't really see how you could tell it was bad. I don't have a spark plug tester but I've tried 2 or 3 spark plugs I ordered for this model on Amazon. Oh I replaced the fuel line and air filter too. Thanks for the video. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I cleaned the original carburetor then just bought a new one. Will look at the spring.

[@dennishimes4545]

Hi. I don't know if my comment will be seen since this is a 5 yr old video but it would be interesting to see at the end of the video a list of how much parts cost and how many man hours you spent on the project.

[@amywallaker2422]

Best video ever!

[@deangentles4966]

hi james good to see you saved another one mate,thats means you have two mowers now ,you can let your son used the old one then

[@chrisadrian5404]

Great video. If you flipped it, I hope you made a decent profit.

[@87GP400]

Thanks James for the good info !

[@kellydaniels8540]

Thanks for the tips. Digging into mine today.

[@Disdained_talent1]

Great video!! Question....When you replace the cable for the self propel, do you ever repack the grease in the transmission. Seems like a good time to do it.

[@lisaw2516]

Great information. Thanks James for sharing your knowledge.

[@thomasthorne8708]

Very good video, thanks.

[@carlosayala6754]

I just bought one just like yours come with no gas and little bit of oil, I did oil change, new carburetor, new spark plug, new ignition coil, new recoil started, new filter. Still won’t start. Hope you reply

[@mikehrdlicka8635]

Those front drive transmission take a beating. I drill and put a grease fitting on corner of cover (back inside) fill with grease to prolong life lube the wheel gears check bearings at wheel adjusters. Those tecumseh engines last long time if oil changed once on a while.

[@Roy_Tellason]

I was waiting for you to show the ohms reading on the new coil... And, when you popped that carb bowl you commented on water in there but didn't say anything about all that debris that was sloshing around in there.

[@juancruzmonticelli5577]

I have a lawn mower with the exact same carburetor and engine. Mine is a 2006 Lawnboy. How can I find the gaskets? They really need to be changed on mine. Thanks. Great video.

[@stevemac8436]

Didn't disconnect the spark plug wire, rule #1, when in doubt, read rule #1 again. Safety first!

[@09ironman1]

Very good video

[@flthunderdigginwrob3162]

Okay, my neighbor's mower- same thing. He doesn't think it's the magneto, but I think it is... we shall see!!!

[@conniekilgore1734]

Free

[@jimb4541]

I was doing a overhaul on my Toro lawn mower, new blade, oil, air filter, drive belt, etc. Had the blade off and finished with other stuff and tried starting without blade on. Mower didn't start. Checked spark, fuel, etc and Nothing! Put the blade on mower started on first pull. I'm assuming it added more resistance with the blade on. So don't waste your time trying to start your mower without the blade. Lol

[@jcondon1]

The flywheel on lawn mowers are undersized. The blade is required to add more weight to keep the momentum going.

[@johnhicks9529]

Check the timming crank on it to.. It's another plastic cam inside of it to most likely.,or could have sherd the flywheel keyway key.as Also known as split it into. The blade might be to be straighten out again. I'd just replace it myself if you've never done it.,or if it's to far gone to try that procedure on the blade.

[@walterramirez797]

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[@johnclarke6647]

My rule - I never cannibalizes a good tuning piece of equipment to get a non running piece of equipment running, because it doubles the amount of work needed and often forces me to replace both parts with new parts.

[@dogdue4588]

KeyWay also! All it takes is just a dent, and throws the timing off.

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

Nice video. Thanks

[@stevenstyles2363]

Nice work, thank you!!

[@johnhicks9529]

Okay the it's possible to do that in A bench vise.& use A ballpin hammer to for better results.& outcome on the blade locking safety gaurdplate for the bottom through bolt for the crankshaft journal bolt hole.

[@paulmonk7820]

Think I would have sanded the magnet before Installing new magneto. 😊

[@cwbee7227]

This was a great help to me Thanks

[@fayiznalu8411]

Very nice 🙂

[@tortugafarm6054]

I’m terry ur follower I have a Poulen chainsaw new at repairing. Good spark put my thumb over spark plug hole seems ok put some gas in plug hole still won’t start any ideas what’s wrong compression seems ok

[@jcondon1]

Would remove the muffler before doing anything else. Once removed you can see the exhaust side of the piston and the intake side of the cylinder. Look for scoring. Otherwise you would need check the crank seals and maybe the timing. It is possible that the flywheel it not aligned properly on the crank and the spark is happening at the wrong time.

[@youssefnimeh586]

Very useful thanks

[@rpeary5043]

I could visualize as I watched things unfold filthy carb lead to surge , lead to annoyance, lead to jam a longer idle screw to lock the throttle lead to stretched governor spring . Many don’t understand that governor thingamabob.

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

Nice video

[@Bobby-ns7gn]

Great Job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dogdue4588]

Yup yup, got da same one.

[@johnclarke6647]

The Dumb S. That owned it hit a big rock or something similar and that moved the blade adapter out of the slot on the blade holder.

[@channel34mil]

Great job

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@benrobles752]

Those Tecumseh carburetors are a pain in the neck to remove.

[@dogdue4588]

Clean da magnets!

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

Have u ever thought about going full time in small engine/Generator repair. I think u would do great at it far as making $$$

[@johnward1191]

That is a Tecumseh engine and they went out of business in 2003.

[@mikespain8655]

Goid job repairing this Toro. Parts cost $60 to $70 bucks, not including new front drive wheels (those are bald). Go to sell it for $125 or so, and there is $30 to $50 bucks profit (not including labor. Just making a cost point on buy/repair/sell. Not knocking you personally one bit.

[@billhenry7833]

He needs broken machines. Videos would be pretty boring otherwise and he would get no views. That is where he makes his money. Ship them in and ship them out every week. Gotta have something broken to film.

[@rasmusrasmussen1249]

hey james god movie you making. can ai ask for link to that vire gageset you are using ? with best regard from denmark

[@lavina58]

Nice 😊🍀

[@gradyhernandez4699]

Where did you get the spring and other hardware for Toro carburetor?

[@JackKurtzYPR]

Does the exhaust and air filter need to be on to try starting? I am still diagnosing mine after a carb clean and it’s “exhausting” to keep reassembling

[@jenniferhermanson8969]

What a terrible … what? …. design? Who’s fubar is this, toro or Briggs? And btw, great video. You show everything perfectly and explain all the important stuff. Will be subscribing :)

[@elviraraff6809]

It ain't a Briggs

[@adolfopalma4131]

where do you get parts?

[@cusoonmyfriend3738]

hello, where can i find this drill stand carburetor cleaning wires please ? subbed ofc

[@beingsneaky]

There's the problem its a Tecumseh, ppl never look after engines, so those are more prone to needing regular carb cleanings.

[@bonnielinder9516]

What is the red tubing coming out of the carb that the air filter covers up?

[@AZVIDS]

Sweet👍

[@frankcloskey7789]

Excellent trouble shooting.1/7/2022

[@kevinklassen8199]

Great

[@microsoft4598]

Really good work, better than I do. James, I've just happened to install side disposal cover on my Toro Recycler and it took me a few min to do that because I've just squeeze the spring to position the metal bracket flat against the mower body and caught it with the first bolt from under the lawn mower body and than screw the second bolt. My mower may be newer as the holes in the bracket are threaded. And why do you always use a torque wrench while assembling? I mean to tighten correctly the cylinder head you need it but air filter bolts...?

[@jcondon1]

I have cracked a few plastic carburetor spacers and air boxes even with the torque wrench. I agree not needed for that, but more people give me a hard time if I don't use it.

[@artwoggon8907]

james were do you get the o rings in a bag of 25?

[@gtarules1]

8:44 - where do you put the drill to test that? Also name of spark tester?

[@robtrapani3802]

There is a nut in that cup on top of the fly wheel. He’s turning the engine over with a socket on the drill. Harbor freight has those spark testers.

[@tonym6920]

I have a 10 year old Toro Recycler that smokes like a chimney, pretty sure it’s the head gasket.

[@frankdavidson9675]

its burning oil that makes the smoke its proble a broken or worn out piston ring if it runs out of oil it will ruin that eng beyond repair the piston will need to be taken out and checked if you do this add new rings

[@frankdavidson9675]

the head gasket is for compression no oil in that area except by the rings leaking

[@Sheeeeeeeeeeeeiiitt]

@@frankdavidson9675 would this result in a buildup of carbon sludge inside the head? Would this lead to Gummed up seat/ignition being off? I have various knocking and it appears to be intermittent at times depending on slope of yard. Engine running hot but no smoke. Thanks