Checking/adjusting mower RPM to manufacturer specs. Cancel The title field is required!

1. James Poro

   

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   11/30/2016 1:11 PM

   Hello,
   
   First time posting here. I was hoping someone had some insight into the most efficient (easiest?) way to check mower RPM's (if helpful, Toro 3050 and 3150 triplexes, B&S 18hp 2 cylinder engine). I've asked around and have not been able to find a reliable/recommended method. Any help is appreciated!
   
   Thanks,
   James

   
   
   
   
2. Bob Pruneau

   

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   11/30/2016 4:11 PM

   Infrared tach . Put reflective tape on the fan screen or what ever is spinning directly off crankshaft . Run , point and read . Should be able to find on one cheap .

   
   
   
   
3. Wade Borthwick

   

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   11/30/2016 11:11 PM

   what Bob said.

   
   
   
   
4. James Poro

   

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   12/1/2016 7:12 AM

   Thank you, much appreciated!

   
   
   
   
5. Joe Wachter

   

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   12/12/2016 11:12 AM

   You can also use an inductive with a tach, clip it on to one spark plug wire and make sure it's set to 4 stroke.
   would also work with any tach set to 4 stroke it doesn't matter how many cylinders there are.
   Dave Depp Joe's equipment manager.

   
   
   
   
6. Sean Donnelly

   

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   1/29/2019 9:01 PM

   What is the factory number "no load" full throttle RPM and idle RPM for a Toro 3150, 3100 or 3050 with B&S 18HP recommendation supposed to be?

   
   
   
   
7. Gerald Kara

   

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   1/31/2019 6:01 AM

   Sean no load 2850 +- 50 and idle 1650 +- 100
   
   Jerry