On Mon, 13 Mar 2017 23:02:58 -0000 (UTC), "Danny D."
wrote:

On Mon, 13 Mar 2017 12:10:29 -0400, wrote:

TroyBuilt is now ( or has been) using Honda motors in place of
Tecumseh on some models -Troy Bilt is made now by MTD

Thanks for that motor-manufacturer information as I bought it, as I recall,
because I love Honda motors (I'm not too good with maintenance so I need a
better-built motor).

BTW, what do you think this hose-bib-like plastic socket is on the right of
the picture on the red deck of the lawn mower. What is that two-inch tall
plastic thing on the deck actually for?
http://i.cubeupload.com/cPHCDO.jpg

I can't open the pictures but I suppose you are likely looking at the
washout port on the deck.

Likewise, what does the red plastic insert in the gas cap hole do?
http://i.cubeupload.com/S8NA9d.jpg
Again, can't open the picture but suspect you are seeing the baffle
that stops guel from sloshing at the filler and also makes it easier
to see how full the gas is. - also possibly a filter. (on my Bolton
Ghi-Honda clone it's a filter.

Later TroyBilts are now using Power-Mor engines - designed by MTD and
built in China - apparently not BAD engines, but not Hondas.