Toro's Personal Pace goes up to 4 MPH. That's a pretty quick walk. Lawn-Boy's Sensa-Speed goes up to 5 MPH. That's jogging. Individual models may vary. IMO, you would be better off skipping the extended warranty and using that money torwards a Toro or Lawn-Boy premium mower, which are the Super Recyclers and Insight Platinums, respectively. This will give you an aluminum deck, more robust drivetrain, and better overall performance. The Lawn-Boys excel at bagging, Toros are better mulchers. Between those two, I would get whatever is best at what you do the most. Also take a look at Honda. Some people don't like Personal Pace or Sensa-Speed. I read through all the negative things said about it on this forum then decided to buy a 20092 anyway. I absolutely love it and have none of the issues some people claimed I would, even with a very bumpy yard and many areas where I pull backwards. That's not to say Personal Pace is a perfect drive system, because every system has comprimises. If you do a lot of pulling back, Personal Pace works better than Sensa-Speed becuase it rolls better and you have a solid bar to push forward in tight areas. These drive systems are very similar but they are not identical. I also didn't think I needed a self-propel but I sure am glad I have one now. It just makes it easier.

I am sure someone will give you an educated answer, but at least you can go to lawnboy.com and try to look up parts for it. The site will then tell you the sire of the engine, drive, basic info etc

I am a huge fan of this brand of mowers. Used them for over 30 yrs and they have been a staple in our family. I do however have two questions re: repair that I have never done and hoped that someone could help me. 1) I have a 7086 that needs the recoil assy replaced. I can't figure out how to get it off! Also, can the spring be reused? If so, how would I do that? 2) I have a 10550 that I have stripped of all the bells and whistles (self-propel, speed controls, etc). They created too many problems. As a result, my starter cord is hanging out of the engine about 3 feet. I cut it and reattached the handle. I can start it, but it only has 12"-18" in length. How can I add more string. Also, can I attach a vintage carb. to this model that has the speed control just above the air filter. You know, the green ones with the white lever. I would appreciate any solutions or advice!

I looked for that model # on lawnboy web site - does not show. Please check to see if another #. BigAl Here is a link that might be useful: lawnboy