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Dougfur
Joined: Jan 22, 2010
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Recoil Locking Up
Original Message Jan 22, 2010 10:37 am |
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I have a Toro two -stage, 1978 vintage. It was originally a 5/24, 31625. This fall I had it repowered with a rebuilt Briggs 8Hp Initially, it ran great. now I'm having a problem with it stalling and the recoil locks up. I'm thinking that the recoil locking is causing the stalling I go to restart it manually, and it takes 3-4 heavy pulls to get the recoil to release. Once it does, it starts and runs fine Suggestions as to what the problem is? no other problems other than this thanks Doug
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trouts2
Location: Marlboro MA
Joined: Dec 8, 2007
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Re: Recoil Locking Up
Reply #1 Jan 22, 2010 12:22 pm |
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It would be hard to imagine a recoil could bind and bog down a running engine without breaking apart. If something was loose in there it might get ripped by the cup. Also, if it was binding it probably would not heal itself to pull ok later. When they bind they usually make noise like when the spring is expanded and sometimes binds on itself but that kind of problem should be obvious. Sometimes the rope binds on itself in the recoil pulley causing a hard pull. Do you have the standard rope in there or clothes line rope? A fat rope can retract at times on itself building out quickly causing binding instead packing in neatly taking less room. Is the oil level topped off? I’ve had one rebuild that leaked oil at first but cured after the rings got seated. Is the belt pulley retracting after engagement? If the auger belt is tensioned you could have hard pulling and say the pulley backs off on its own then pulling gets easier. The next time it binds stop after the first hard pull. With the rope in, the dogs should retract. That machine has neutral so put it in neutral, take out the plug and turn the crank at the pulley end to see if you can turn it by hand fairly easily. Something might be pinching the belts or you may have partial seizing.
This message was modified Jan 22, 2010 by trouts2
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Dougfur
Joined: Jan 22, 2010
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Re: Recoil Locking Up
Reply #3 Jan 22, 2010 12:38 pm |
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Thanks for that info. I don't know if it's proper rope or not, I'd have to look at it. it looks like clothesline though. it is also very long, probably 3.5 -4 ft fully extended- maybe tha's causing the binding. The rope retracts back in ok. I'm pretty sure the oil level is good, I'll recheck I didn't think that something else may be causing binding, I'll follow your advice. What would cause partial seizing?
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Dougfur
Joined: Jan 22, 2010
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Re: Recoil Locking Up
Reply #5 Jan 22, 2010 2:20 pm |
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It happens after it's run for awhile. The fellow who rebuilt it is a retired machinist who rebuilds rotary engines for a side business. So,I'd assume the tolerances are good and he knows what he's doing. It's got dino oil in it now, I will try the synthetic-any recommendations?
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