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GTS 200
General Information
Overhaul Procedure
The Overhaul Procedure which follows is intended to help you become accustomed to a systematic method of repairing Toro
GTS 200 OHV engines. Naturally these steps could be rearranged in different order but efficiency is obtained when the repair
operations are performed in the same sequence every time.
The Overhaul Procedure can also be used as an index. For information on how to perform most operations listed, refer to the
section number or operation.
Disassemble
Section
Beginning
Page
Check compression
Compression
27
Drain oil – Remove oil filter (when equipped)
Lubrication
47
Air cleaner
General Information
5
Fuel line, tank assembly and brackets, carburetor and linkage, carburetor
intake manifold or spacer
Carburetion
18
Exhaust manifold, muffler
Muffler
59
Disassemble carburetor
Carburetion
18
Electric starter (12 V) Blower housing
Electric Starter
38
Breather and valve cover
Lubrication
47
Valves and springs, rocker arms, push rods, cylinder head and shields,
valve guides and seats
Compression
27
Rewind starter
Rewind Starter
33
Flywheel
Ignition
14
Check crankshaft end play
Crankshaft and Camshaft
53
Remove burrs from crankshaft extension
Crankshaft and Camshaft
53
Crankcase cover or sump
Crankshaft and Camshaft
53
Mechanical governor parts
Governor
25
Cam gear and tappets
Crankshaft and Camshaft
53
Connecting rod and piston
Pistons, Rings, and Rods
49
Crankshaft
Crankshaft and Camshaft
53
Inspection
Section
Beginning
Page
Inspect carburetor choke, throttle shaft, and bushings for wear and
freedom of movement
Carburetion
18
Inspect and test ignition coil
Ignition
14
Crankshaft – inspect and check
Crankshaft and Camshaft
53
Oil pump – inspect and check, if so equipped
Lubrication
47
Cylinder – check bore, main bearing
Cylinder and Bearings
56
Check piston, rings, connecting rod, and piston pin
Pistons, Rings, and Rods
49