Carb Cleaning Didn’t Fix It… Here’s What Did ($125 Toro)

Carb cleaning didn’t fix this rough running lawn mower… so what’s actually causing the surging? In this video, I diagnose a $125 Toro Super Recycler that still runs poorly after a full carb clean—and uncover the real problem that most people miss. This is Episode 3 of my “Making My Mower Not Suck” series, where I bring this mower back to life step-by-step. After Seafoam failed and a carburetor cleaning didn’t solve the issue, I dig deeper and find a hidden problem with the carb setup, including incorrect gaskets and a poorly fitting aftermarket carburetor. I walk through the diagnosis, testing, and final fix using an OEM Briggs & Stratton carb that finally gets this mower running right. If your lawn mower still surges after cleaning the carb, this video will show you what to check next. LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!!! 👉Briggs & Stratton OEM Carburetor (Used In This Video) https://amzn.to/4uhUtGD 👉 GET MY VIDEO RUSTPROOFING COURSE HERE: https://garagegearjb.etsy.com/listing/1578902799 👉GARAGE GEAR STICKER PACK HERE: https://garagegearjb.etsy.com/listing/4360371311 👉BUY FROM LOWE'S HERE: https://shoplowes.me/466SCeF 👉BUY BRUNT HERE: https://www.gopjn.com/t/2-529834-376103-289744 CONTACT INFO: EMAIL: garagegearjb@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: garagegearjb TIKTOK: garagegearjb FACEBOOK: Garage Gear SUPPORT THE CHANNEL or help me take the GARAGE GAL out to dinner! https://paypal.me/garagegear?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Thank you for supporting the channel! GARAGE GEAR AMAZON STORE https://www.amazon.com/shop/garagegear SNOWBLOWER SCHOOL - RUSTPROOFING COURSE OPTIONS: 1.Amazon Storefront: See pinned list labeled – SNOWBLOWER SCHOOL RUSTPROOFING https://www.amazon.com/shop/garagegear?linkCode=spc&tag=garagegearjb-20 2.Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1578902799/rustproofing-your-snowblower-course 3.Email garagegearjb@gmail.com to purchase a PDF file of the Rustproofing Your Snowblower Course. An invoice will be sent to you via email. When you receive the invoice, you will be required to PayPal $9.99 to garagegearjb@gmail.com. Please include your email and name in the comments section. You will receive the PDF in your email within 24 hours after payment is received. Thank you supporting Garage Gear! PRODUCT LINKS: Briggs & Stratton Air Filter https://amzn.to/3OUrDgj Briggs & Stratton OEM Carburetor https://amzn.to/4uhUtGD Lift Table https://amzn.to/47eHA7M Form-A-Funnel https://amzn.to/48o0Aj7 Gunk Carburetor Cleaner https://amzn.to/3ts35NU Carburetor cleaning wires https://amzn.to/3mySfln Wire Brush Set https://amzn.to/3ArLeNi Pittsburgh Plier Set https://amzn.to/3mZm12x Baking Pan (to catch oil/cleaners) https://amzn.to/3DTdc19 5w-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil https://amzn.to/3BVc1O0 8 Gallon Air Compressor https://amzn.to/3AOQmWy Air Blow Gun https://amzn.to/3mWlpuu Pittsburgh 225 Piece Socket Set https://amzn.to/3aRJa0Z DeWalt Drill Driver Combo Kit https://amzn.to/3p9nO7I Striping Kit https://amzn.to/3w0o7I4 Lawn Mower Blade Sharpener Tool https://amzn.to/43Ksgw2 Lawn Mower Blade Balancer Cone https://amzn.to/3J5DRfD Deck Scraping Tool https://amzn.to/3TNrBVV Weather Tech Snowblower Mat (FOR LAWN MOWER TOO) https://amzn.to/3LfQbsQ Pivoting Workbench Dock Light https://amzn.to/3wCa1ur Gladiator Workbench https://amzn.to/3osnsbb WATCH THESE NEXT: Can Seafoam Fix This Rough Running Mower? https://youtu.be/PAhP70Dgmn4 $125 Toro Super Recycler Revival – First Wash & Inspection (What Did I Buy?) https://youtu.be/J4aYp4_RpRc Toro Recycler Max w: Blade Stop – First Look (Unboxing & Features) https://youtu.be/yNSu9o8u8cI Best Gas Lawn Mowers at Home Depot (2026) – What to Buy & Avoidhttps://youtu.be/GNEyo7Ezt3k Best Gas Lawn Mowers at Lowe’s (2026) – What to Buy & Avoid https://youtu.be/n54C45MbxhU JB and Garage Gear do not own the rights to the additional photos and clips used in this video. Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of Garage Gear, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Garage Gear assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Garage Gear recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Garage Gear, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Garage Gear. JB from Garage Gear is a member of the Amazon Affiliate Program and may receive a commissions on select purchases. These commissions do not influence the prices you pay on Amazon. Thank You for supporting Garage Gear! #lawnmowerrepair #smallenginerepair #carburetor