Hey friends,
well, my old toro front wheel drive push mower seems like it is still a keeper, but i'd like some advice as to how to Tune it up, adjust it, etc.
It is making the slightest ticking sound, and it is burning a bit of oil, but not too noticeable. Oil is cheap.
It does seem to "miss" a little when it idles, and the area on the deck where the muffler is close to looks very black with dry soot, and it is very hard to clean off, even with engine foamy brite.
The black is not oily or anything.
It seems to start on the first or second pull, and although the front wheels are worn down to no tread, it pulls along fine. I do wish it had a bit more power, but for being 18 years old, it seems ok for my needs.
Could this "missing" be that it is running too rich? How do I adjust that? Do I need a ring and valve job? Is that hard or costly? Is there anything I could or should do to keep this going, or is it not worth it?
It is still doing what I need it to do, just trim around my pool and my trees.........I like to keep it because I am used to it, and the newer ones just seem too big, too long, and they just do not feel right.
If it helps, I could post a picture....
Thanks !! Frank D.
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