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Toro Mower won't self-propel Peter.Barach 09-18-2005
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Posted by Proctologically Violated©® on June 25, 2007, 7:27 pm
Oh, to the OP, you just gotta start taking things apart from the cable end.
Cable might have popped loose, might be a lovejoy coupling that sheared/fell
off, or a cotter pin, maybe a stripped gear (which you might be able to
hear), etc.
Otherwise, give toro a call.
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>
> Peter.Barach@gmail.com Wrote:
>> I have a 22" Toro Personal Pace Recycler mower. The mower stopped
>> self-propelling after about three hours of use (engine runs fine,
>> blade
>> cuts fine). When the operator pushes on the handle, this is supposed
>> to
>> start the mower moving forward, but nothing happens. Any suggestions
>> on
>> how to proceed?
>
> We just got a Toro Super Recycler 2055 model (self-propel) mower on
> June 9. I don't know when it stopped working because my husband has
> been using it but I noticed today he looked like he was working too
> hard, and having to push it. I stopped him and tried it. He WAS pushing
> it because the self propel does NOT work. He wasn't familiar with these
> type of mowers so no telling when it stopped self propelling. I know it
> worked on day one when we first tried it. But some time between day one
> and now, less than 30 days, the self propel feature has stopped
> working.
>
> I'm really surprised because my Toro in the past I had years ago never
> had this problem. It was self propelled as opposed to this type which I
> think they call walk behind. This is supposed to keep pace with you. I
> think its desgined differently. If I remember correctly, the old self
> propelled mowers would go if you pulled on the propel lever, whether
> you were walking behind it or not, whereas these need a user to nudge
> them and stop working if you let go. Whatever, it apparently has some
> design flaw to mess up this quickly.
>
> I'm very disappointed. Spent over $500 on this thing. Now I just want
> my money back. Dealer is coming out this week to see what's wrong. That
> is nice but I hope we're not stuck with a lemon. To need repair this
> quickly does not seem right.
>
> Rae
>
>
>
>
> --
> Rae



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Posted by mm on June 25, 2007, 9:20 pm
On Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:27:55 -0400, "Proctologically Violated©®"

>Oh, to the OP, you just gotta start taking things apart from the cable end.

Not if it is only 3 hours old. Give the dealer a call.

>Cable might have popped loose, might be a lovejoy coupling that sheared/fell
>off, or a cotter pin, maybe a stripped gear (which you might be able to
>hear), etc.
>Otherwise, give toro a call.
>--


Posted by Proctologically Violated©® on June 26, 2007, 3:58 am
Good point.
Mebbe like the other poster, the dealer will come over to the house!
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> On Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:27:55 -0400, "Proctologically Violated©®"
>
>>Oh, to the OP, you just gotta start taking things apart from the cable
>>end.
>
> Not if it is only 3 hours old. Give the dealer a call.
>
>>Cable might have popped loose, might be a lovejoy coupling that
>>sheared/fell
>>off, or a cotter pin, maybe a stripped gear (which you might be able to
>>hear), etc.
>>Otherwise, give toro a call.
>>--
>



Posted by Bob F on June 25, 2007, 8:04 pm

>
> Peter.Barach@gmail.com Wrote:
>> I have a 22" Toro Personal Pace Recycler mower. The mower stopped
>> self-propelling after about three hours of use (engine runs fine,
>> blade
>> cuts fine). When the operator pushes on the handle, this is
>> supposed
>> to
>> start the mower moving forward, but nothing happens. Any
>> suggestions
>> on
>> how to proceed?
>
> We just got a Toro Super Recycler 2055 model (self-propel) mower on
> June 9. I don't know when it stopped working because my husband has
> been using it but I noticed today he looked like he was working too
> hard, and having to push it. I stopped him and tried it. He WAS
> pushing
> it because the self propel does NOT work. He wasn't familiar with
> these
> type of mowers so no telling when it stopped self propelling. I know
> it
> worked on day one when we first tried it. But some time between day
> one
> and now, less than 30 days, the self propel feature has stopped
> working.
>
> I'm really surprised because my Toro in the past I had years ago
> never
> had this problem. It was self propelled as opposed to this type
> which I
> think they call walk behind. This is supposed to keep pace with you.
> I
> think its desgined differently. If I remember correctly, the old
> self
> propelled mowers would go if you pulled on the propel lever, whether
> you were walking behind it or not, whereas these need a user to
> nudge
> them and stop working if you let go. Whatever, it apparently has
> some
> design flaw to mess up this quickly.
>
> I'm very disappointed. Spent over $500 on this thing. Now I just
> want
> my money back. Dealer is coming out this week to see what's wrong.
> That
> is nice but I hope we're not stuck with a lemon. To need repair this
> quickly does not seem right.

My toro has had a problem twice something jumped out of its hole on
the handle, causing the handle assembly to bind, and the drive not to
engage. It only took a moment to pop it back into place.

Bob



Posted by Ermalina on June 25, 2007, 11:52 pm
Bob F wrote:
>
> >
> > Peter.Barach@gmail.com Wrote:
> >> I have a 22" Toro Personal Pace Recycler mower. The mower stopped
> >> self-propelling after about three hours of use (engine runs fine,
> >> blade
> >> cuts fine). When the operator pushes on the handle, this is
> >> supposed
> >> to
> >> start the mower moving forward, but nothing happens. Any
> >> suggestions
> >> on
> >> how to proceed?
> >
> > We just got a Toro Super Recycler 2055 model (self-propel) mower on
> > June 9. I don't know when it stopped working because my husband has
> > been using it but I noticed today he looked like he was working too
> > hard, and having to push it. I stopped him and tried it. He WAS
> > pushing
> > it because the self propel does NOT work. He wasn't familiar with
> > these
> > type of mowers so no telling when it stopped self propelling. I know
> > it
> > worked on day one when we first tried it. But some time between day
> > one
> > and now, less than 30 days, the self propel feature has stopped
> > working.
> >
> > I'm really surprised because my Toro in the past I had years ago
> > never
> > had this problem. It was self propelled as opposed to this type
> > which I
> > think they call walk behind. This is supposed to keep pace with you.
> > I
> > think its desgined differently. If I remember correctly, the old
> > self
> > propelled mowers would go if you pulled on the propel lever, whether
> > you were walking behind it or not, whereas these need a user to
> > nudge
> > them and stop working if you let go. Whatever, it apparently has
> > some
> > design flaw to mess up this quickly.
> >
> > I'm very disappointed. Spent over $500 on this thing. Now I just
> > want
> > my money back. Dealer is coming out this week to see what's wrong.
> > That
> > is nice but I hope we're not stuck with a lemon. To need repair this
> > quickly does not seem right.
>
> My toro has had a problem twice something jumped out of its hole on
> the handle, causing the handle assembly to bind, and the drive not to
> engage. It only took a moment to pop it back into place.
>
> Bob

You probably just need to adjust the self-propel cable. Read the owner's
manual for how to do it -- it's very easy. Maybe whoever assembled the
mower didn't tighten the nut on the handle that holds the cable in
place.

It's also possible that the self propel cable snapped off but unlikely
on a new mower -- mine did but my mower is 7 years old. A new cable is
easy to install.

I guess it's also possible that the drive belt either broke or slipped
off but, again, unlikely on a new machine.

The Toro Super Recycler is a great machine.

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