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30-60 minutes
This is a Genuine OEM Sourced replacement part designed for use with Toro Lawn Mowers. It allows for the Control Bar to retract. This Torsion Spring is made out of Metal and it is Sold Individually.
Replacing this item you would need Pliers.
Torsion Spring 136-7166
OEM part for: Toro
Part Number: 136-7166
$3.99
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- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.01 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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This Torsion Spring will fit the following 471 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 121-9118, 104-8690
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Replacement spring better than original part
This replacement spring is an improved version of the original. It's a little longer so it fits better and is easier to install. I had to view two YouTube videos to figure out where to hook one end of the spring. The spring itself was inexpensive, but the shipping was twice the cost of the spring and it took a week to get it.
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June 23, 2023
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Good part
Good service
William -
June 19, 2022
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Correct part delivered quickly.
The part I ordered arrived quickly and the repair was easier than expected.
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July 30, 2020
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Easy to install and works great
Arrived quickly and I will order from here again
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June 18, 2020
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Got the exact parts I needed quickly and got a roadside "free" mower working like new again. Thank you.
exact fit. Good value.
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May 13, 2020
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Tension spring
All parts come to me fast and speedy. Great parts desk with Dale, Wayne, and Daniel in Salt Lake area. Thank you
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May 2, 2020
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Easy Ordering
Part order was fast and accurate. Easy to find part number and received promptly. Reasonably priced. Will use your service in the future
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January 14, 2020
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Works great
The part actually works better than the original.
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September 23, 2019
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Just what I needed.
The item that I needed was easy to find on the website and the quick delivery was just what I needed.
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September 23, 2019
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Toro Torsion Spring Repair
The part was easy to find and a perfect match. Delivery was quick and arrived in perfect condition. Installation was fairly easy to find on their site. Will definitely order more replacement parts before a problem arises. Shipping was reasonable too.
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July 25, 2019
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Tires were worn out and spring was broken on the drive engagement lever.
Roderick - December 4, 2016
👍 16 of 17 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
1. Removed the old wheels.
2. Cleaned the rear drive gears and lubricated gears with bearing grease
3. Removed cables from the mower handle.
4. Slid the drive handle forward over the stops located at the bottom of the handle. This allowed removal of the engagement bar and installation of the new spring on the safety bar.
5. The slide must be aligned with the bar during assembly when the slide is returned to the installed position.
6. Connect the cables to their original connection points.
7. Start the mower and check operation of drive wheels and safety shut down.
2. Cleaned the rear drive gears and lubricated gears with bearing grease
3. Removed cables from the mower handle.
4. Slid the drive handle forward over the stops located at the bottom of the handle. This allowed removal of the engagement bar and installation of the new spring on the safety bar.
5. The slide must be aligned with the bar during assembly when the slide is returned to the installed position.
6. Connect the cables to their original connection points.
7. Start the mower and check operation of drive wheels and safety shut down.
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Purchased an old-but-still-in great-shape Toro recycler from a friend. It had been stored for a long period of time so it didn't want to start.it until it had some work done on it.
Bill - April 13, 2017
👍 3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set, Vise grip
1-Removed and cleaned carburetor. Replaced bowl nut washer and fuel line.
2-One of the cable guides was broken. Disconnected the drive cable and slipped on the new cable guide.
3-Torsion spring was broken so I replaced that by watching a Youtube of the repair. Good thing, this repair was not intuitive and the video showed the "trick" of how to get the bar out of the handle. Still required some strength and patience, even knowing how to do it.
4-Old air filter was filthy so replaced that. I had purchased one at Walmart that looked exactly the same but didn't fit. The one from eReplacements was a genuine Toro unit and worked great. Thanks.
Starts first time after priming and runs great.
2-One of the cable guides was broken. Disconnected the drive cable and slipped on the new cable guide.
3-Torsion spring was broken so I replaced that by watching a Youtube of the repair. Good thing, this repair was not intuitive and the video showed the "trick" of how to get the bar out of the handle. Still required some strength and patience, even knowing how to do it.
4-Old air filter was filthy so replaced that. I had purchased one at Walmart that looked exactly the same but didn't fit. The one from eReplacements was a genuine Toro unit and worked great. Thanks.
Starts first time after priming and runs great.
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Broken drive control spring broken.
Loren - November 8, 2016
👍 4 of 6 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Removed shaft holding spring and replaced broken spring with new one. Sent drive tension and tested.
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tires were wore out
Jay - June 12, 2023
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
it was easy
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torsion spring and side deflector broken
Clark - July 20, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Adjustable Wrench, small punch
removed old and replaced
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Brake handle had fallen out and torsion spring broken. Repair shop told me that mower was totaled.
Peter - July 12, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Popped new brake handle in. pried drive handle out slid on new spring and popped handle back in. Done.
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Traction cable end was broken, spring was broken, original shield was torn.
Robert - May 27, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Removed old parts and installed new ones.
Easy-easy...
Torsion spring required a little muscle to remove the mounting bar across the handle.
Easy-easy...
Torsion spring required a little muscle to remove the mounting bar across the handle.
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drive cable needed replaced
Craig - May 15, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Putty knife
Removed old cable and handle. Installed new cable and spring and re-installed handle. had to pry the handle apart to remove the drive push handle. Used a putty knife to slide the bar back into its hole.
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Broken torsion spring
Sheldon - May 1, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Wrench & putty knife
Parts Used
Watched video online
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Drive wheels, gears and belt worn. Personal pace handle torsion spring also needed replacement.
Douglas - April 13, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Replacement of the drive wheels and gears was straight forward. Replacement of the drive belt. was a bit more complex, watched a youtube video first. Replacing the torsion spring on the personal pace drive handle also required watching a youtube video.
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