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Default Toro Mower won't self-propel

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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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




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