[SOLVED] There Is A Loud Clunking Sound Coming From The Left Wheel Of My Toro Self Paced Mower. The Noise Is More Profound When The Mower Is Not On And...

engaged…when i pushed it back into the garage. It also feels like it is hindering that wheel from moving freely. The mower is just over a year old and seems to have had too many problems. My yard does have a lot of sandy/dirt patches in the shady areas that I try to avoid but can’t completely. Could that be the root of these problems? Thank you very much for any help you can offer
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I would suggest trying to take the wheel off and see what seems to be causing the noise/catching. Might have a rock/pebble in there causing the issue. Might need to see about cleaning/lubricating while in there. Good Luck.

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Engine Fan – Most small engines don`t have coolant they are air-cooled and so they need a fan to pull cool air across the engine, and fans are noisy. Check out “Valve lash adjustment”, it`s for a walk-behind mower, but the process is the same for any OHV engine. Engine oil is another opportunity to help reduce noise.

The clicking noise comes from a part called the starter solenoid. The solenoid connects the battery to the starter motor when the solenoid is energized. The key switch and the safety switches in the starter circuit combine to energize the solenoid. If the solenoid is clicking, the circuit that triggers it is working.

One of the more serious noises is a rattling sound, as this can signify that you have loose parts that might come dislodged. The minute you hear rattling, it is imperative that you tighten the blade, flywheel, and other parts.

Take a look at the blade under the mower deck. Sometimes the knocking sound you hear could be the result of a loose, bent or wobbling blade. If you`ve recently removed or replaced the blade and it suddenly started knocking, this is quite possibly the cause of your issue.

Loose, Dirty or Disconnected Spark Plug in Your Lawn Mower: Check it out, clean off debris, re-connect and tighten. Dirty Air Filter: Clean or replace. Fuel Not Reaching the Engine: Tap the side of the carburetor to help the flow of gas. If this doesn`t work, you might need a new fuel filter.

A screeching engine is usually a simple fix. The lawn mower`s engine belt may need to be replaced. If it is sputtering or knocking, it may be time to replace the rings.

The most common reason for a surging lawn mower engine is a blockage in the fuel supply, but there are other possibilities: Bad gas. Bad spark plug. Dirty/faulty carburetor.

Here are a few signs that your lawn mower`s engine or head gasket is blown: There`s an oil leak. There`s smoke coming from the exhaust. The mower has low power and pressure.

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There is a loud clunking sound coming from the left wheel of my toro self paced mower. The noise is more profound when the mower is not on and engaged…when i pushed it back into the garage. It also feels like it is hindering that wheel from moving freely. The mower is just over a year old and seems to have had too many problems. My yard does have a lot of sandy/dirt patches in the shady areas that I try to avoid but can’t completely. Could that be the root of these problems? Thank you very much for any help you can offer

ANSWER : I would suggest trying to take the wheel off and see what seems to be causing the noise/catching. Might have a rock/pebble in there causing the issue. Might need to see about cleaning/lubricating while in there. Good Luck.

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My front two wheels on my toro lawn mower will not move, and when I pull the handle up for self-propel, the wheels still don’t move and the mower makes a funny noise. Any ideas?

ANSWER : Look to see if the belt can off or broke… good luck.

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LEFT BACK WHEEL ON TORO MOWER FELL OFF. SELF PROPELLED . CAN I REPLACE IT

ANSWER : Go to toro.com and enter the model number and find the replacement part.

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My Self-propelled push lawn mower is no longer “self-propelled” while the wheels are on the ground. When not on the ground, the wheels engage but VERY slow.

ANSWER : Try putting new bail one it and see what that dose
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Toro Personal Pace self propel problem.

ANSWER : 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.,

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Toro mower model 20017, self propelled will not work and wheels will not roll backward. What is the problem?

ANSWER : Either a gear wheel has busted inside the plastic wheel hub. Or the drive belt is off it’s track and wedged between the disc wheel and the frame. easy to pry off.

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The torque on my self propelled Toro Mower seems to not be self driving like it used to. It also is making a weird sound.

ANSWER : I agree with the previous answer. Likely the belt is off. Easy to fix and it happens pretty easy especially if you hit sticks or a branch and something (even a tiny stick or twig) finds its way under the plastic cover and gets into the belt area. Grab a pair of pliars, take off the bolt holding the plastic part down on the front and check the belt. If it is off or not alligned right, slip back on check debris. If problem is still there you may be looking at the actual drive shaft itself and that can be a real problem….the kind you may want to take to the local hardware store.

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Toro cutting off

ANSWER : Maybe low oil level, all mowers have a low oil cutoff. 30w oil.

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