look at the bottom of the blade adaptor, is there a 1/4" thick spacer in the bottom? It will be round with a flat spot on the side. Maybe your cylinder has oil in it. take the plug out and pull the cord and see if anything comes out the hole. don't let the coil lead get near metal cuz if it's gas, it will ignite. I've done it.

I used the exploded diagram to identify the part needed, but it didn't really help in terms of how to take it apart. Sort of made it look like the main assembly just slides on & off, but there's definitely more to it than that. The puzzling thing is that I don't see any screws or fasteners to undo.

Ok folks here it goes. Although there are many things that can cause a Toro personal pace to make all kinds of noises I would like to let you know how to fix at least one issue. After excluding wheel grinding noises and adjustment issues here is an easy fix to the transmission grinding noise. This noise can occur even with good gears and no gear slippage. The problem is that Toro has not chosen to fix a tolerance problem in the transmission casting or case itself. Now make a mental picture of what I am about to say or be staring down inside the transmission housing and gears by removing the axle and transmission unit. The bearing sits in the bottom of the transmission housing then the pinion gear stem fits down through it to the pulley system. The pinion gear then engages the bevel gear on the axel. Now here is the problem; the bearing when sitting in the bottom of the case allows just enough disengagement to create a grinding or howling noise. You may think my solution is quirky but it darn sure has worked. I took a wrench socket and knocked the bearing away from the floor of the transmission case a bit. I then took a piece of baling wire shaped like a washer and worked it between this created space between the floor of the case and the lower or bottom side of the bearing. This moves the pinion gear and the beveled gear to exactly to the correct tolerances. Hence, no more grinding noise. I have a 2005 Personal Pace mower that is actually quieter than when it was new.

Good evening. Have a Personal Pace that doesn't 'pace'. I've read through the Forums for suggestions/solutions but, hey, I'm a woman and things that go 'bump' in the yard cause mass confusion. First, it doesn't propell itself and pushing it is killing me. Second, with the engine running, I raise the rear and the rear wheels do not turn. I've tried adjusting the cable near the starter switch but that didn't solve anything. Second, I do spray my mower off when I'm done, including under it. I guess that washes away the grease but I can't find the 'somewhere' more grease goes. Could one of your kind gentlemen take me under your wing and help me get my lawnmower moving again without having to pay an arm and leg to get it fixed? I really would appreciate it. Thank you.