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I've tried everything, I know they said to change the oil every season. So I tried to suck the oil out with a turkey baster but there is a curve in the oil pipe along the engine and I only got a little bit out. I tried turn the mower over to let it drain but only a half of quart came out and that is all over my living room carpet..geeezzz..another mess to clean...so any suggestions?

There is only going to be a little less than a quart of oil in you machine. approx. 16-20oz. The only way you can drain the oil out is to tip the machine on it's side. Air cleaner up/ oil drain/fill down. As you tip the machine make sure you have a large pan in the right place to catch the oil. NOTE: not an indoor project. Since you have been tipping it. make sure that you check out your air filter, sometimes when you tip it the worng way the filter can fill up with oil, and not let the mower run right. Refill with fresh 30w oil. Wipe up drainage with towel. Newer machines do not have a drain plug. If it does have a drain plug, dont use it. because most likely you will overtighten it/ stripping it out. and it will leak.

2006-08-02 14:06:25 by Just Me

Quick and simple propane fueled lawn mower setup and run video. The lawn mower featured is a 1989 Toro model 20588 with a Tecumseh TVS-100 engine ...

It has a GTS5 5.5hp engine

A quality oil of SAE 10W30 will do the job. Remember the oil should be changed every 25 hours of operation.

2008-08-16 13:50:59 by Travis B

Toro 22" recycler lawn mower
started engine - made a pop noise followed by large cloud of bluish smoke followed by puddle of oil next to engine

stopped using lawn mower...any ideas what is wrong

The only thing that would pop and leave oil next to the engine would be an internal problem. Either the wrist pin came loose and caused the rod to break and in turn cracked the block. Any time you hear a pop and then see smoke, along with a puddle of oil it is not good, and useally means you are going to spend money either way you go. Your motor block (if cracked or broken) is not cheap, you may want to take the thing back if it is still under warrenty, or buy a new/used mower. This is not a real common thing to have happen unless their was some kind of defect in the motor. A motor will do this if it is under an extreme strain or out of oil. I would take it back.

2009-08-30 13:50:24 by your mom

When I try to start my toro lawn mower (22in front drive recycler with 6.5 HP engine), the cord gets stuck and won't start. I also see a little white smoke coming out in the area down by the spark plug. I changed the oil in it before I used it last time, and I guess I did put a little too much oil in it, but drained it out just now and still the same problem. If someone can help me, I would appreciate it. Thanks a bunch

Take out the spark plug. Cover the hole with a rag. Pull the cord a few times. Clean spark plug. Replace spark plug. Start engine. It sounds like you got oil in the cylinder.

2008-09-03 13:19:50 by needing help please

I just purchased a new Toro walk-behind mower with a Briggs & Stratton engine. It calls for 30 weight oil in the owner's manual. Should I just buy that viscosity of oil from the car oil shelf (right next to the 10w-30s, for example), or get one intended for small engines?

I just purchased a new Toro walk-behind also. The manual I have says you can use 10w-30 but if the ambient air gets up in the 90's you will have to add oil more often.

It recommends straight 30W oil which you can get at many hardware stores and automotive centers. The manual also gives you the service designations that are acceptable such as SF, SG, SH, and SJ.

2009-06-06 00:10:19 by G