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Troy-bilt lawn mower: Mower will not engage - wheels do not move forward

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:49:25 -0700

My self propelled mover is a Toy Built 22", 5.50 horsepower, Briggs and Stratton 550 Series, 158 cc, Model Number

12A-264U011, number directly the model number is 303526.

I changed the height of cut today, started the mower, engaged the self propelled arm and processed to cut grass. The mower moved forward and cut about5 feet, then all of a sudden just stopped moving forward. I released the arm and engaged again, the mower moved forward under power, then stopped again.

Can you tell me what to look for? I did note that the line that is attached to the forward motion arm is a bit loose, that is, it has some slack in it.

This has been a great mower. I had it exactly one year and 3 months. I purchased this mower after my husband passed and needed something I could handle at the old age of 70.

Awaiting your response.

⟐ Commented August 15, 2025 at 13:49 MST

Troy-bilt lawn mower: Pulley mechanism on shaft upside down

Sat, 19 May 2018 08:08:55 -0700

Hello. I just bought a used Troy Bilt Self-propelled push mower. It has a Briggs and Stratton 650 series (model # 7bsxs-1901vh) engine. A Belt is supposed to run from a pulley attached to the shaft where the blade is, to another pulley near the front wheel drive mechanism in order to propel. I went out and bought the proper belt, but the problem is that it looks like the pulley mechanism attached to the shaft was placed in there upside down. I say so because the belt doesn't line up properly when I attached it and it is definitely because of the pulley on the shaft being a bit lower than level. I took the bolt off in order to detach the plade and get to the pulley mechanism, but I don't see any way to remove the pulley mechanism in order to put it in right side up. It should be noted that the part also said "NH-Made in China" and read upside down. This is a very trick area to work right near the crankshaft and it looks like brute force may have been used to attach such a piece here. Any help is much appreciated! Thank you!

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⟐ Answered May 19, 2018 at 8:08 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: 20 Amp Fuse on Kohler engine

Sun, 27 May 2018 22:28:16 -0700

Where is the 20 amp fuse located on the TroyBilt Super Bronco, using the Kohler Courage 20 motor?

⟐ Answered May 27, 2018 at 22:28 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Mower won't start after running

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 18:57:36 -0700

After running my mower for about ten minutes then shouting it off it won't restart .

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Electric start Won’t start just clicking

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:51:58 -0700

I have a brand new mower. Charged it for 10 hours it won’t start just clicking!

⟐ Commented April 22, 2024 at 10:51 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Gas in oil reserve

Wed, 14 May 2025 20:03:19 -0700

When I put gas in the gas tank, it fills into the oil reserve too. No I'm not putting it in the oil reserves it just flow's into it

⟐ Commented May 14, 2025 at 20:03 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: I tipped it over while storing it... and

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:38:00 -0700

my lawn mower has been in shed for 3 days. I didnt realize i had tipped it over while storing it.... and now it's blowing white smoke and oil is all over the shed. What do I do?

⟐ Answer edited November 16, 2020 at 0:38 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Troy built 30 “ won’t start

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 09:34:18 -0700

My Troy built motor won’t turn over on my 30 inch riding Mower check all Safety features still won’t start

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Engine shuts off and barely starts. Leaking gas and white smoke.

Sun, 21 May 2017 18:53:26 -0700

Why does the mower not start with plenty of gas and oil in it? It's also leaking gas and has white smoke coming out the side.

It was also leaking gas and had white smoke pouring out the left side.

Here are some pictures of the mower in its current condition. Tried it today and it shut on for less than a minute then it shut off.

⟐ Edited May 21, 2017 at 18:53 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Lawnmower won't start after oil spilled when cap was off

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:41:09 -0700

My lawnmower was tipped over & oil was spilled. Cleaned up oil, replaced oil, now mower won't start. Why?

⟐ Commented November 11, 2022 at 19:41 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: troy bilt pony white smoke when I go to mow

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:07:46 -0700

I was wondering if anybody could help me out? I have a troy bilt pony that spews white smoke when i go to mow. Its spilling gas especially when i go over bumps and i think thats the cause of the smoke, the gas onto the hot metal. I have absolutely no idea what it could be or where it could be leaking from as i know nothing about engines. Any help would he great.

I have already try this solution greenry ethusiast provided this information:

- Check the gas lines for leaks. Check the carb for leaks and tighten it if it's loose. Also, check the carb float. It may be sticking open, letting it flood.
- Check your oil level? Also to see if it may smell like fuel.

Could you please help me to understand how to solve this at home?

⟐ Answer accepted September 28, 2022 at 6:07 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Spring on deck broke

Wed, 21 May 2025 03:26:00 -0700

2003 Troy Bilt pony 42" deck belt broke, noticed a spring on the left side deck is broke, I cant find where the forward end of the spring connects. Can anyone help me.

⟐ Commented May 21, 2025 at 3:26 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: How to replace the fly wheel

Sun, 04 May 2025 14:52:08 -0700

How to replace the flywheel on a 2013 Troy Bilt pony

⟐ Answered May 04, 2025 at 14:52 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Riding Lawn Mower, Engine dies, gas in oil.

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 17:22:58 -0700

Hello, I recently purchased a 2004ish Troy Bilt Pony. The carburetor was leaking gas from the breather tube, and the oil had gas in it. So I replaced the carb and oil. Now the gas stays in the tank. However, when I start the engine, it seams to sometimes struggle, but eventually starts and runs for about a minute. Then it slowly putters out, almost like it's out of gas. If I wait about 30 seconds, it will start up and do the same thing again. I checked the fuel lines and gas cap and they seem to be fine. I also rechecked the oil and there is definitely still gas in the oil. I am not sure if it was residual from the old problem, and I am not sure if that is related to it shutting down. - Extra info, when the engine is started in choke, it puffs black smoke with each stroke. -

I am very new to working on engines and would appreciate any and all suggestions. Thank you for your help!

⟐ Answered July 20, 2024 at 17:22 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: troy bilt pony no start no click

Wed, 22 May 2024 14:52:26 -0700

Any help for troy bilt pony

⟐ Answer accepted May 22, 2024 at 14:52 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Why is my Troybilt lawn mower will not sart?

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 10:38:19 -0700

Lawn mower will not start

Why does Troy-Bilt lawnmower will not start?

⟐ Commented September 02, 2020 at 10:38 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Drive Wheels Wore Out

Thu, 17 May 2018 08:47:11 -0700

I have a Troy-Bilt model 34322, older one, and just love it. The gears on the drive wheels are wore out and I found out the wheels have been discontinued. Is there any other ones that will work?

⟐ Answered May 17, 2018 at 8:47 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: mower tries to jump start itself

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 04:40:10 -0700

new battery when I connect it sparks and engine turns over without the key

⟐ Answer accepted October 30, 2017 at 4:40 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Troy Bilt self propelled mower wont go in reverse.

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 02:31:36 -0700

12A1869F011 Self propelled mover will not go in reverse. Please help.

⟐ Answered October 10, 2017 at 2:31 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Turns over but won't start

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:53:17 -0700

Purchased used, it's been sitting so I replaced the gas and fuel filter. Replaced the air filter oil and oil filter. Battery is fully charged. Turns over but won't start. If you take the air filter off and out your hand over the intake hole it will start. Any ideas?