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Blackhole49 · Jun 23, 2020

Was bored today so I decided to get out the old Toro. Ran remarkably well for not being started in 8 years.

shaun wallace · Jun 23, 2020

I have simular in 30 inch cut with ride on cart. Hasnt ran in 20 + years. Got from cousins husband for the iron B&S engine.

Blackhole49 · Jun 23, 2020

This has an AKN Wisconsin and no sulky.

Crazy Horse · Jun 23, 2020

Looks like a professional model, like what a landscaper or golf course might have. Any idea of how old it is?

SVcummins · Jun 23, 2020

Mustn’t of had corn squeezins in it last ?

Hoofer B · Jun 23, 2020

Nice. Didn't Fred Flintstone have one like that? Bill

jal-SD · Jun 23, 2020

Amazing to me that the Wisconsin single cylinders would always start even when hot, but a V4 was a real pain to start when hot & often wouldn't until it cooled off.

Bob Bancroft · Jun 23, 2020

May be other factors, but the carb hanging right there in that V cooking away didn't help much.

gtractorfan · Jun 23, 2020

When I was starting out in grade school (early 1950's) the school had one of those hooked to a single wheel sulky. THe engine on this one doesn't look like what was original- at least not like the one I remember.

Blackhole49 · Jun 24, 2020

When I got got it 35 years ago, I determined it was a 1961. Can't remember how I determined that now.

Blackhole49 · Jun 24, 2020

As near as I can tell, this is the original engine. I had been sitting un-used for several years and was going to be scrapped when I got it 35 years ago. The gas tank was missing and the spindle shaft was ruined. I had a new shaft made and retro fitted a Briggs gas tank. Used a small serpentine belt to drive the blade. I'll bet the whole mess weights about 4/500 lbs. It has a 2 speed drive (different size pulleys) and in the low speed will drag you around at a pretty good clip.

Blackhole49 · Jun 24, 2020

Last time I ran it I drained the tank and ran it out of gas. A little gas in the spark plug hole and a couple of pulls on the rip cord ad it was off to the races (literally).

Blackhole49 · Jun 24, 2020

Forgot to add, now all my off road gas powered toys, tractors and equipment get recreational fuel.

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