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Thanks for watching. This Free Toro Lawn mower was given away for free, which is a good thing, because we need that money to fix all the problems it has. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
I live in Hungary (eastern europe) I used to make gaskets from cereal boxes and it works.
thank you Marton Penzes, and yes cereal Boxes work well for gaskets.
I can’t wait for the part 2 of this fix😃
I'm working on it right now,. Thank you LJ
Actually just repaired our exact same mower. Rod and rings were done so I ordered a whole set for $45, honed the cylinder and it runs like new.
nice work Jack Philip
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How do you hone a cylinder and refit the rod and rings. I’ve never heard of anyone doing that. Thanks in advance!
@@richardmorse5307 Surprised to see a response on a video 2 years old haha.
Honing can be done with a 3 stone or ball hone. You can find them at the auto store, motorcycle shops, amazon etc. You're trying to clean up the cylinder and break the glaze for new rings to reseat.
Refitting the rod is just purchasing a new connecting rod then verifying the fitment, as well as polishing the crankshaft journal. If there's too much slop good luck finding anything undersized, sadly standard is the only size you'll find.
Rings and piston are easy. If your piston is still good, then just order new rings and reinstall. If the piston has damage then replacing both would be a good idea.
I've skipped over a bunch of stuff about rebuilding, but I'm sure you can find videos online and figure it out. These are very hardy engines and don't really take much to run well. Any parts not available you can sometimes find "NOS" or "Like new" on eBay, but it can be a gamble.
Awesome video home garage. Keep them coming I have learned so so much from you 👍🙏👍🙏👍🙏👍🙏
Thanks, will do!
Great video, keep em comin
Thanks, will do!
I'm actually in the process of repairing an engine like this one (it has a blown connecting rod and worn rings), the other one i have is in good shape in my craftsman mower and despite some abuse it received by previous users it has held up great, there are indeed some things which are not very desirable about Tecumseh engines, and the fact that they are no longer being produced and parts can be hard to get makes it even worse, but i actually like them and if they are well maintained they can last for several years; by the way, using cardboard from a cereal box works pretty good although it may seem sketchy
thanks for the information I appreciate it.
I love watching you troubleshoot! Gj man!
thank you RoBB's Mind
I grew up with a couple different tecumseh mowers, one nearly exactly like this one. I always enjoyed them and liked it. I'd definitely pick it up and use it
Thanks for sharing, I would still pick them as well.
Awesome video man,people throw away some good stuff lol,I have had 16 push mowers just this year go through my hands that people have thrown away,the worse one needing a head gasket,most just need a carb cleaning,shoot the way I was raised the deck had to be falling apart before I got a new one lol,thanks for the video man
thank you Nate's Outdoors
I really love the old Toro commercial two strokes. Great engines
you and me both, they are great engines, Thank you Will Walsh.
Good job, it is worth fixing, may run for many years if maintained well. Thanks for the video.
You bet, thank you Waterman one.
I had one of these mowers, one day I was trying to start it and it caught on fire. No leaks, just spontaneously caught on fire.
you're the first person to mention a fire. Were you able to put it out?
@@HomeGaragechannel I was able to, luckily the hose was nearby. I don’t know where it started from but flames came from the top cover. It was too far gone at that point so i put it on the curb.
thank you for the information
Have almost the same mower only difference being that it's a rear wheel drive with the the personal pace self propelled system. Picked it up a little over month ago as the deck on my old mower rotted. This mower was well maintained by it's previous owner and has a solid deck on it and runs as good as any new mower out there that I've owned and/or used. The 6.5 hp Tecumseh engine on my mower is a work horse plenty of power with no issues what's so ever.
very nice, thank you Arnim Krause .
The gas cap is not missing the silver piece. That's the new style and they did away with the metal piece because it kept falling off. The ones with the metal piece also has a green piece of foam under the disc.
ohh, I didn't know that. thanks Gary McPherson!
I have the same mower with the Craftsman designation. It was a freebie with similar symptoms. Flywheel key was partially sheared and the carb was cruddy. Air filter was oil soaked, so it was probably tipped on the carb side. The Amazon China carb I installed came with fuel line, air and fuel filter, and a fuel shut off. Seems to work fine. Thanks for the video.
thank you Tolba Szy
Look forward to the next video!
thank you David Kacs.
Thanks for the video
No problem!
I don't know much about lawn mowers and even though it had lots of problems, the few issues that you worked on made a big difference so far. Waiting on the next video bro
Thank you Ramadin Sookhoo
@@HomeGaragechannel you're welcome bro✌✌
I have exact same model and it has been awesome. Been using it since like 04 or 05. Dad bought it at Lowes as a recon and I think that's why it is better than usual.
thank you for the information Donald Bixby.
I believe that is similar to the (older?) LEV 120 motor which is very powerful if you did something to the carburetor that the EPA really does not want you to do.
Love your channel 😍
Thank you John Johnson Jr!!
Love watching your videos , I basically can service all my own gear now .
I have a toro recycling commercial mower rear drive . Who knows the age on it mate 20 years , nice large deck on it .
It had a blade engage lever . The cable went and broke , and basically I was stuffed . There was no model plate of number on the mower whatsoever, I guess it had fallen off .
Well to source the cable was nearly impossible ( I’m in Australia )
While we have toro here , no one knew which cable I needed , and I called the US I called toro , I went round in circles ..
drive me crazy as the mower would start and run and propel , you just couldn’t engage the blade .
Ended up going to a toro collector or specialist, and he welded the blade . And removed the blade engage !
nice ingenuity!. thank you john24gold1
I have this model of mower. Bought it used 14 years ago for $50. The engine is runs great. Did have some carb problems so I just replaced it. The reason I got it so cheap was because the drive system broke. I just disabled it and push it, more exercise for me.
nice work! thank you Kevin Colonel
Another great vid mate, If the drive doesn't work out or its cutting isnt what you like. You've got a great free motor for just a few little fixes. Bargain. Cheers.
you make a really good point. thank you Aussie nebula
A good deal of the time anything in the free pile is from lack of maintenance, which usually works out great for me 🤗 I once came across a $300 vacuum that was an upright bagless, I took it home and discovered the previous owners didn't realize you had to clean the filter above the canister when you used it. That thing had so much dirt and debris in it, it stopped functioning-they tossed it because they thought it was broken LOL!
that's how things work nowadays.
nice video
Thank you Nicolas Lab
I have an older green Craftman mower with this Tecumseh engine and it is awesome! It doesn’t have a bag so I rarely use it but it runs like a beast! It does have that very bad misfire when it is cold however, typically it goes away when it warms up. Maybe I’ll look into that.
good luck to you William Marshall.
I have a toro recycler rear wheel drive. It's a 6.5 tecumseh and I bought it in 2004. I use it mainly to trim with around bushes and I have a bank that is too steep for my lawn tractor. It has been very reliable. The only thing I don't like is the airfilter.
surprised it survived mowing the bank. thank you Larry Keener.
A cereal box will work for a gasket , I experimented and it worked - just too let you know because I just wanted too know.
thank you Marshall Border
Really enjoyed this video, as you made the old girl run really nice again, Personally I love finding things like that spark plug, as you know it's going to make a difference. I'm not a fan of this brand engine at all, but maybe I'm just ignorant of them. With an oil change and a long run, this engine will clean itself up I'd say. Thanks for the video!
Glad you enjoyed it M C.
Grouse video and yep i.d fix them lovely engines and the next video should be looking the wheels forward function as there might be something obstructing them or a seized part etc.
That's the plan! Than you Patrick Stapleton
@@HomeGaragechannel my pleasure mate no worries and stay safe.
My Snapper Ninja 6.5HP Briggs has a pressurized oil system but does not have an oil filter. I run Pennzoil Platinum 10-30 in it. It does not use oil but I change it regularly (twice a year).
very nice, yes the From taking one apart they have a pump in them
I just replaced the oil and the piston rings in a Toro recycler
nice work
Online you hear a lot of people complaining about Tecumseh engines. A few drawbacks on Tecumseh engines this size are: don't like the air filter design, carburetors are more prone to leak, and having a little more time taking off and putting on the carburetor. Other than that the Tecumseh engines themselves seem to be solid and dependable. Toro self propelled mowers come with Tecumseh, Kohler, and Briggs and Stratton, depending upon the model and year.
It's definitely a different animal, but it's very durable.
You inspired me to pick up a old kawasaki for my brother i checked spark, compression, fuel. The fuel was old and spark wasn’t working. After fixing it ran almost like new.
nice work, thanks for the comment.
That was fun, thanks! Just FYI the self propel gearbox on these great old Toro mowers is totally serviceable, so if the previous owner hasn’t tinkered with it and lost the drivetrain parts you can buy the individual bushings and gears for a few bucks to fix up the drive without buying a whole new unit. I always liked these mowers and especially the Tecumseh engines. When I bought two of these new back in the early 2000’s I specified that I wanted them equipped with the Tecumseh engine instead of the Briggs (although both are good). I never cared for the mulching function but with the side chute slightly modified to lift it about 1/2” they were unbeatable IMO.
thank you mjg263 for the information, the only problem is that the whole drive system, from snap ring to input bushing is worn and loose, which I've never seen before. I'm sure I could replace the bushings, and gears, but would feel more comfortable replacing the unit.
@@HomeGaragechannel good call, if the deck is not cracked or otherwise compromised that is what I’d do too! Must have a lot of hours on it (that’s why I bought 2, so I could alternate them and reduce wear).
that's smart.
I am fine with the air filter design, I just be extra careful when I use a mower with this engine. I used this exact model when I was a kid, we only got rid of it because the pull cord snapped and my father wanted to upgrade, I could’ve fixed it if I wasn’t that young.
I hear that. Guys like to get new stuff, so I don't blame your dad.
The muffler is very close to the intake pipe and the exhaust/intake ports are reversed from traditional Tecumseh practice I believe for emissions reason,they wanted heat transfer to the intake pipe in order to get the engine to run with leaner jetting.
I like this comment a lot
Yeah I would try and fix it. I like Tecumseh snowblower engines better but a lawn mower is a lawn mower
thank you Cole Steffens
You should add a fuel shutoff in the fuel line. Helps if used when the engine is to be shut down.
I hope the bottom end of the engine didn't get damaged by low oil running. Some of those mufflers make a noise that sounds somewhat like engine knock.
Any time you have occasion to take the metal shroud off of the cylinder and flywheel it is a good idea to clean away any grass that has collected under there,even perhaps using a blower,shop vac or even shooting some compressed air.
Also a possibility of checking that the head bolts are at proper torque.
I guess you drained the last of the old oil before replenishing the oil with fresh oil?
(Noticed the next video where the oil being drained looked awful and also how the mower was tipped,hope that the new air filter didn't get lunched.)
yes I agree
Possible that isn't the right key (flywheel locator)but one someone put on after damaging the original-I believe some originals have a slight "jog" that changes the degreeing of the flywheel slightly vs. a straight key--if that key is steel and not soft metal it is not the right one
A damaged /loose blade or blade adapter can also make it "kick back" when trying to start
I would fix a tecumseh, I just worked on 3 this year after not seeing any last year. 2 needed valve adjustments. I would have cleaned the carbon in the head given how that plug looked.
you're right, it was pretty bad.
Toro states that you should not screw the oil filler cap down when checking the oil level. Just set the cap down onto the filler tube, check and then top off to the normal fill line.
Really? can you send me the link to where you read that>. Thanks.
Have a troy bilt weedeater 4cycle it stars and revs up well but the moment the head starts to cut it slows down or wont turn. The rpms reach high when you just hit the gas but any pressure from cutting the motor slows down tried different shafts being there interchangeable. Not sure/looked for carburetor adjustments but it only has an idle screw tried looking online couldn't find anything on it.
there you might be a problem with the drive shaft or the couple in the in middle if you happen to have a split shaft.
I picked one of these up a week ago. just needed a carb clean and $6 OEM carb kit. runs like a top. A lot of these mowers were run into the ground since Tecumseh went out of business in 2008. The one I found was in VERY good shape. The blade was practically brand new. They're not really fun to work on, very finicky too.
you're right about that. Thank you norge696
@@HomeGaragechannel Another thing I forgot to mention is the crankcase seals go bad, breather tube, valves stretch overtime, primer bulbs.
good information.
Personally, I never have understood why the need for a self propelled walk behind mower. As long as the wheels and bearings are in good shape, mowers like this are easy to push. That being said, I have two "push" mowers that came with Tecumseh engines. When I got them the engines were junk and not running but the mower decks, wheels, handles, etc were all in really good shape. So I replaced the engines with Predator engines from Harbor Freight. The swaps were fairly easy and only required different size blade adapters and the addition of throttle cables. We have been using these two mowers for 4 mowing seasons. I just pulled them out of storage this past Saturday to get them ready for another season. I spent about an hour changing the oil, replacing the air filters, and sharpening the blades. They still run like new.
very nice, The self propel, is just another feature to sell. I've had a few dealings with the Predator lawn mower engines, and they are decent. Too bad they don't see them anymore.
@@HomeGaragechannel I knew Harbor Freight stopped selling them, but I assumed there would be other distributors for them. But after some searching, it seems no one carries the Predator vertical shaft engines any more. I wonder why.
me too, I guess until then, we'll have to find another alternative.
4:40 top mount breather has hose routed to the carburetor airhorn area so improperly tipping the engine probably caused oil to go through the hose where it then reached the air filter and some got burned onto the spark plug the oiled air filter then made the engine run as if having a choke on part way all the time
some had hose just hanging loose down the side of the engine and some had it routed into the air filter box ("Premier Engine")
very true
Such great videos. U make one quick question on my friends craftsman riding mower gas coming out around fuel pump he took carb off brought it to me had a few slight clogs in it it’s all cleaned out gonna take it to work Tom. Do you think pump may b bad not sure if it’s plastic or metal it’s a18 .5 Briggs motor thanks again I do enjoy your videos
You didn't mention if it was a engine pulse driven pump , or cam driven. Either way, the diaphragm might have developed a tear, so it's leaking. I would invest in a new pump
@@HomeGaragechannel thank you I haven’t seen the machine yet thanks that will put me on the right track your the best
Usually, the quantity of oil that a lawn mower engine requires is:
-Tecumseh-Briggs&Stratton: 600ml
-Honda: 400ml
Loncin (a chinese manufacturer): 400 to 600ml (depending on the model)
-Kawasaki: 600ml (650ml with oil filter)
Those quantities are the most common on small lawn mower engines. The quantity may vary if there is a oil filter (like kawasaki).
thanks for the information
Can you please make a video on which common metering diaphragms to keep in stock. And maybe out the links in the bio
you need to look at the description in the 2 cycle videos, there is a link there for a variety pack of metering diaphragms.
if the oil was barely on the dipstick wouldn't it make sense to put some more oil in it so you didn't damage it when you started it
it had been ran like for years. I don't think a few minutes is going to hurt it.
That sounds like a bottom end knock to me, probably caused by excess running with low oil. Every time I get a mower with the oil below the bottom of the dipstick it has knock or smokes. That compression reading was surprisingly good given the lack of oil though so it might go ok for a long time yet with regular oil changes.
I like Tecumseh engines when they work properly but the design of the intake/exhaust system and the requirement to use about 9 million different tools to disassemble and adjust them gets frustrating.
I'm not sure I follow your thoughts regarding the exhaust valve clearance and pullback from the starter rope. Slightly loose valve clearances would just cause excess noise and tight clearances, to the point of holding a valve open, would cause a backfire from the carb or exhaust, depending which valve is affected. A loose blade can cause pullback sometimes, maybe this could be part of the knocking noise too, so you might get away with a healthier engine than I thought.
thanks astralplane
Loose valve clearance can cause a centrifugal compression release to not open the valve as much as the engineer intended--but I don't like the compression release anyway. Some engines with electric start however use too weak starters and small batteries that won't turn the engine over unless the compression release is working fully as designed. Pitiful.
A tight valve with not enough or null clearance once hot will burn. And also burn the seat.
Great video. Please can you put a link to the puller tool in the comments as I am finding it hard to buy one.
sure.
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never find any free mowers where i live. i’ll keep looking
they are hard to find sometimes
It's emissionized so it won't run 100% smooth.
I think that one has the "pilot jet" behind the plastic cap in the place where older Tecumseh carbs had idle needle screws. That pilot jet is related to whether it runs reasonably smooth without "hunting". Much smaller jet hole in it than the "jet nut" hole in the bowl jet.
I agree with you on that one.
i had this exact mower. the carb constantly gave me fits. i wound up completely ghetto rigging it. i converted it to propane. ran it for 2 or 3 seasons like that till it got drowned by hurricane irma.
nice way of fixing it. I was thinking about doing the same some day
@@HomeGaragechannel it was easy. i removed the fuel tank and recoil started. i used a BBQ regulator, a 90 degree throw ball valve, and some bits to step down the bbq regulator down to the 1 lb bottles, and the fuel line output to 1/4 inch and pipped it into the carb where the crank case vent went into. then i would use a drill to spin the motor and with the motor turning open the valve until the motor caught and ran. then adjusted it to the rich side and the back off a hair and then mow. worked great. i'd use 2 bottles of propane a mow and refilled them from a BBQ tank.
nice!
(deleted),updated I see the tube is routed to the carb airhorn, if the engine is tipped wrong oil comes out the tube and fouls the filter and carb and even gets into the engine via the intake pipe. You can't tip that thing such that the spark plug points to the sky without making an oily mess of the air filter,especially if it's a bit overfilled as to oil.
Might have lost some oil from improper tipping. It is a mistake to try to start that thing with the oil as low as it appears to be on the dipstick!
wait....hole up....you had a toro with the 2 stroke suzuki?
my dad had a lawn service for 19 years. we used those as trim mowers. those mowers were the shit!!! i mowed a waist high yard with one of those!!
Yes way back when, they were awesome mowers. thank you MrSGL21
Great video. Could you elaborate on what you meant by not caring for how these mowers cut because of the type of blade they come with? I have a similar mower, but Craftsman with Briggs. It came with what I call a twisty mulching balde which I did not care much for, as I thought it bogged down way too easily in taller grass because of it. I changed it to a straight blade with the angled teeth on the back for mulching and it does seem to work much better and even cut easier. What type of blade do you prefer or recommend?
I was actually touting how much I like my honda dual blade setup, without mention the word honda. These cut okay but the deck and the original blade, don't work as well as my honda. it's literally chops up the grass to tiny pieces. No recommendations for any one type or replacement blade.
You are referencing a Gator blade, I believe. I think you will be quite happy with it as a mulcher because of those teeth. It is especially good at chopping leaves to little pieces. But I also agree with HG's reply; the Honda dual blade system is the best.
Gator blades are the only way to go, on any mower. Gators are all I run for 16 years now.
I would fix that one up & yes,I grew up with people who couldn't be bothered fixing that one up so I got bored with them & moved on from them in life which is kind of why I studied at least 1 trade during & after high school because I got bored with the place & the people in it - they were too much like one of them who couldn't be bothered.
I mean,I've studied some automotive & the whole electrical trade course at tech which I got my certificate then got an apprenticeship to be an electrical fitter/mechanic which I found much more interesting than school & whoever was there.
It looks like that mower may have been stored vertically because the spark plug was totally fouled up & I gave my B&S lawnmower a re ring almost 2 years ago because the spark plug started fouling up like that.
There was about ,0.045" of ring clearance which was well over the 0.032" reject limit as specified by Briggs and Stratton,the new piston ring gap was 0.009" which was very tight & now the engine uses bugger all oil & the spark plug electrodes run grey !
that's a good possibility. thank you Russell Booth.
Hey hey hey, i think toro mowers have a lot of things that can go wrong over time, like the toro mower that I have, the gear box is all worn out, and its not that old, I believe its. A 2015 modal. But I’m sure i can find good generic part for it.
lol.. you already figured out what's going to happen in the next video
@@HomeGaragechannel lol, what are the odds of that😂😂
actually pretty good.
I'M Toro Fan
they have their merits.
@@HomeGaragechannel you Toro fan too
yes sir
@@HomeGaragechannel did you know I have a lot of Toro mowers
no not too many.
I do repair them reason bing run into them petty Often Nice to work on
You and me both!
me too😀
Of course it has been "burning oil" because of ingesting it from the soaked air filter and probably also accounting for the fouled spark plug.
beware,not sure about this one but some with a "mechanical/centrifugal compression release" will give low compression test readings even if nothing is wrong with the compression. ( 9:00)
10:09 you could do well with some Jet Spray Instant Gumcutter! --but beware not to get it into your eyes,need goggles or something. (There might be plastic tube in the "center leg" of the carb that should not come into contact with the Jet Spray Gumcutter or any other carburetor cleaner)
thanks for this
So I bought I new transmission from Amazon and replaced as instructed in the video. Upon engaging the drive, the both wheels now turn only in reverse. The replacement transmission seems identical. What gives? Thanks!
not sure what to make of that.
Tecumseh was a great affordable engine usually abused and thus, earned a bad rap. Very simple carb layout.
thank you BoB Newhart
I had a lot of experience with Tecumseh, back in my working days. They were just a different style of engine. I had one that was an 8HP with a recoil start only. Talk about hard on a guy's back! I'm not sure they are even in business as Tecumseh, anymore. If I remember correctly they got in trouble for price fixing or price rigging or some such nonsense. Got sued. Don't know what ever came of them after that. If I found one for a good deal, I would not hesitate at all to buy it. They're just not a Briggs, is all.
Thank you Stephen Bridges. I'll have to investigate that
Tecumseh went out of business around 2007.
@@mikespain8655 That sounds about right. That's right about the time I heard about all their difficulties. Shame really. They were a somewhat inexpensive alternative to a Briggs.
You should get a 3d printer and some TPU. Could print a lot of the gaskets with it. Assuming they don't get too hot.
you are correct, I've been considering it. Thank you Timothy Stress.
I can tell you from experience, an Ender 3 pro with a printed direct drive bracket,a good quality titan clone extruder works fantastic for printing tpu on the cheap.
I picked one up from microcenter for $100 with a new customer coupon, titan extruder on Amazon for $18 and printed the bracket from a $20 spool of petg. I "built" it for a big tpu project I had.
If they are still doing the coupon and you have microcenter near its an amazing value. May want to do a little digging.
BTW the inland filament microcenter sells is overall good. If you want to see what the printer looks like, I have it in a bad quality short after upgrading to the spider hotend.
Did you notice the area ot bottom of tank? That holds water. Have a mower sat 2 years started 2nd pull still had lots of water in bottom of tank in lower area
really?
Just had a similar situation with the exact same fly wheel puller on a fly wheel with a sheared pin. I do not have an impact wrench tho, used a ratchet and socket to tighten the puller and ended up cracking the flywheel necessitating replacement. Any suggestions on how not to do that again?
sure, use the hammer method instead. I've shown It in my other videos before.
@@HomeGaragechannel Guess I should have elaborated more. I beat the top of the crankshaft while lifting up with a crow bar until I thought I was gonna drive it through the bottom of the block!! This thing sheared the key about 90 degrees from in time!! I picked it up for $10.00 and was able to find a cheap used fly wheel, so got it running again. I swear the key looked almost melted!
yes I see, I also noticed that when the key Is sheared, it's much more difficult to Remove the flywheel. So I can understand it happening.
What is the black part with a metal thing in the middle for a weed wacker carburetor I need a new one and don't know what it is
it's a metering diaphragm.
@@HomeGaragechannel Thank you
I have a problem again, I used my Chinese combi machine, the throttle does not work well, it only runs at full speed. I turned it off at full speed, Now it won't start. When I pull the recoil starter it makes strange noises and sometimes the rope slips out of my hands. It has compression and spark. What can I do? Thanks in advance.
take the spark plug out and see if it's wet, while the plug is out, pull the rope several times, let it dry like this for a couple of hours, then put the plug back in and try starting it again.
Have to say not keen on Techumseh engines as the all seem to use oil as the get old people do no check oil level and the knock ot break a con rod, also having to undo the carb from the engine the threads can strip, which is a pain .
you are correct about their issues.
If the Blade adapter is broken the pull rope can yank back.
yes you are right.
did you add oil before trying to start it?
nope, it had been ran for years low on oil, 5 minutes isn't going to hurt it
Sounds like a loose blade to me, A loose blade can cause a kick at the rope when you pull it. Your guess that it may have been the flywheel key is the usual cause though.
yes you are right, however, I was the one who put the blade on so it's not loose.
Hello! I have a toro 6.5 with electric start and the rope does full back sometimes and when the engine starts the engine makes like a popping noise when running. Help.
I'd need to see a video of this.
@@HomeGaragechannel it sounds like a backfire I did buy a cheap new carb for it
@@HomeGaragechannel that might be it I can make a video tomorrow
My gf picked up a craftsman with tecumseh mower in 2010, used for $50. She never checked the oil. I didn't have a mower so when we bought a house we just used hers. To date I have never changed the oil, ive never even checked it until yesterday. She never did either. So it's gone at least from 2010 until today without an oil change. And it doesn't even smoke.
Anyway this one doesn't have an oil dipstick, it has the older little twist cap near the bottom of the block. I will say the oil is as black as my coffee lol. Anyway how to tell what the correct level is? There is like a slot that seems like it could be used as an indicator but I might be wrong. So does anyone know?
I do have trouble starting it from time to time, it runs on prime then quits. I clean the little holes in the main jet and it's ok.
It's a beast, it just won't quit. And strangely even though I haven't sharpened the blade since we got it, it still cuts the grass with minimal tearing and busts through brush easily. Great mower.
wow, that's pretty amazing. They don't make them like anymore, thank you Dan Wake.
You say 100% gas, could you answer if 91 premium is 100% or is there a brand/Name off gas I could look for up here in Canada
I don't know about gasoline in Canada. But no, just because it's 91 octane , doesn't mean it's 100% gasoline, it needs to say someone where on the pump
What were you saying about not liking your the Toro's cut? You said you don't like the Toro blades? I'm curious to know a little more about why you think that.
no, the blades in conjunction with the deck combo doesn't cut as well as my other mower, which I didn't mention. that mower has dual blades and a deck design that literally chops the grass to tiny pieces.
@@HomeGaragechannel Yeah, I've heard others say the Atomic blade tends to create a slurry when the grass is wet and or long. From personal experience, I've seen the decks get pretty caked to the point where the mower shuts down and you've got to scrape the grass out. I've seen that happen on some other mowers too though and wonder how much is related to the blade and/or deck.
you are absolutely right. that honda I like to use wasn't cutting so great, so I looked under the deck and there was a fair amount of grass packed on it. I washed the grass away and it was its normal self again. It had been raining so much recently that I had no choice but mow several hours after the rain, and this is what happened to the mulching ability, it was reduced.
Tecumseh engines work just fine; I don't get the hatred thing. As easy as any to work on, and easier than many.
I sure do miss the carb. bowl drain valves engines used to have. Easy to drain off the water and sediment.
I completely understand.
I would pass it up and leave the headache for the next guy.
thank you Duke world, I starting to second myself now.
I have a question my grandpa have me a push mower and it runs but I only starts with starter fluid and after I runs grate but what do you think I should do to fix it
what kind of starting system does it have right now? a push primer, a choke lever? or is an auto choke, where you just pull it to start?
No primer and I have to manually choke it
The brand is cub cadet and the model is 12a18mc 056
as you long you can confirm that the choke flap is fully closed when you move the lever to the choke position , then it might mean that the bowl gasket is leaking some air, which is making the choke not work as well.
thanks and nice mower there.
Wat i think? It has ho bag! A mower with a side trow is not worth kidding myselve!
Do you like Christmas Lights
yes as long as it's not too much.
Do you think you'll get any tools or lawn equipment for Christmas?😀
yes I'm Glad you asked. Looking to get a dial indicator to see how bad a crankshaft is bent, some new hearing protection, and that ultra sonic cleaner. Might get some sockets but not sure just yet.
Tecumseh engines are not so bad , I have fixed and used them for a long time . They seem to really like clean engine oil and fresh gas . they will not take as much abuse as a briggs will take and still run .
that seems to be a fair statement
I have no problems with a Tecumseh engine at all. I still have a mower with one on it. I've never had any problems working on it.
nice, what brand is the mower?
@@HomeGaragechannel It's an old Toro Personal Pace. Model 20031. It's not a bad mower to chase around the yard but it does have some power issues in long grass.
are you cutting more than an inch or grass? meaning is your grass, say 4 inches tall from the ground, but you have your mower set to cut to position 3, which is perhaps 2.5"? If so, your ending could be a bit down on power, but I think If you only cut an Inch at a time, the mower would have a better chance of not bogging down.
Tecumseh's get a bad rap but they are really very solid. Just look at how many are still being used more than a decade after the co. went under. Plus, there are still plenty of parts available online attesting to their longevity. Sure, the filter setup is kinda weak, but every engine has a quirk or two. Just for fun, here is an old sales video (only 4 minutes) where the engine's superior features are touted.
th-cam.com/video/DaAgTT0KYoE/w-d-xo.html
You are right jj parody, they really are decent engines.
try some new self propel tires or wheels what ever they call the part
that's a good idea, However, I'll spoil it just a bit.. the problem is multipart and very complicated. In fact when you see the video, I'm kind stuck as what to do.
The main reason I would give it away is that tecumseh I hate that engine
It does have its issues.
Replace the Tecumseh engine with a Kohler unit.
not a bad choice.
Hello Home garage that engine don't sound good
oh yes, I had to remember how It sounded. it could have been better.
I can't wait to see part 2 of this mower to see you can fix the wheel that is sticking
Why are Tecumseh engines dreaded? I know nothing about them, other than that people seem to not like them. I have so far surmised that Tecumseh was a manufacturer/brand, like Briggs & Stratton and Kohler are.
I can't speak for Everyone but it's not as rewarding to work on them as a Briggs or a Kohler
had both B&S & Tecumseh on the same Snapper deck. Tecumseh was the only one that spit a rod out of the block, while mowing. I keep my oil level 'up' as best I can. But that engine let go. Twelve years is about what they last, Briggs or Tecumseh. But Briggs just start using too much oil, Tecumseh will 'snap' right there in the grass..... ??
Can't say I hate one, but I'm on my second B&S engine. Mower's middle aged at 37. : )
Heart Transplant. My Snapper deck is drilled to now accept either one as a 'donor'.
A motor is a motor. Give it a second chance and try to fix it.
thank you William Snow
Be careful with this flywheel. It's obsolete from Tecumseh.
wow, I didn't know that, Thanks for the information shawneehills7
Of the two methods to remove the flywheel would the claw be best?
It has a tecumseh engine, never was a fan of that engine.
it's not everyones flavor for sure.
That has a horrible rod knock
I hate to say it, but I've heard worse. this is minor in my book.
What happened
I've had one throw a rod, and knock a hole in the side of the crankcase
I've found a mower, that had very little oil in it, But they must have kept using it, until it developed the worst rod knock I've ever heard.
was that on a push mower?