We purchased a Toro Walk Power Mower this summer. Got a recall notice due to self-propel drive system failure. We need to take the mower in for repair, but live in Cortez, Colorado. Cannot find a dealer nearby. We can take it in to a dealer in the Denver area, as we go to Denver from time to time. Would you give us a list of service dealers please? Thanks, Sue

It seems to be an obstruction in your fuel delivery system. Get a can of ether and a spray a short burst of it into the breather area near the carburetor, if the mower starts up and then stalls out, then you may need to get your carburetor serviced.

the should be a plastic cover under the engine

The drive belt is off the pulley, you will need to check under the deck and possibly remove the cover on top of deck to put it back on.

Toro 20016 self propelled walk behind when the wheels are engaged it moves, when the wheels are not engaged, the wheels look up.
What should I do to fix the problem

Check for the belt under the cover that drives the mower. If you remove the belt, you will have things the way you prefer.

try putting new bail one it and see what that dose 9 out of 10 that's what is

check cable.check belt and check gearbox.one of these will be bad.if not all

Your self-propel is probably belt driven. Belts can make an awfully lot of noise when unhappy. Possible it has rolled over and is running on the wrong side of the belt or is worn and just needs replaced. Hope this helps.,

Wait until the mower cools off

1. Remove the drive belt cover from the top of the mower
2. Tip the mower up, being careful to not go too far or the oil and fuels may spill out
3. Remove the mower blade - as I recall the bolt is 5/8" (could be 9/16") You will have to hold the blade from turning (if you have impact tools, this will be much easier)
4. Remove the blade
5. Pull the pulley out or off and remove the belt - be careful to not lose the crankshaft "woodruff" key - it's the little piece of half/moon shaped metal that keeps the pulley from spinning on the crankshaft.
6. Reverse the steps to reinstall

You MUST make sure the blade is tight when you reinstall it. Also, the blade usually fits over a couple of pins - make sure they are lined up properly and the blade is installed right-side up.

Self propell toro mower will not "self propell", nor can i pull it backwards