I swapped one of these 173cc engines into a Toro Super Recycler (best mower ever made) about ten years ago. I removed a low hour 190cc Briggs flathead. Just becuase I wanted to tinker with something. The throttle was a useless feature for a mower. I drilled a hole into the throttle bracket and inserted a bolt so that the mower operated just like every other mower sold today; full throttle.
The 173cc engine ran perfect and had great power. I estimated it had 50% more power than the Briggs 190cc it replaced and also had 30-40% better fuel economy.
It’s a great engine. I probably paid $120 for it back then. Doubt I would pay $230 for one.
The 173cc engine ran perfect and had great power. I estimated it had 50% more power than the Briggs 190cc it replaced and also had 30-40% better fuel economy.
It’s a great engine. I probably paid $120 for it back then. Doubt I would pay $230 for one.
