Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Friction wheel adjustments, friction wheel, driven wheel

Question
John,
I have an older Toro that I have re-powered and now I want to make sure the drive system is working ok. So I bought a new friction wheel, cleaned all the gunk around the hex shaft, relubed it and put it back together. It still doesn't go forward and backward very good. I don't see a whole lot of adjustments that can be done, any suggestions.
Thanks, Bob

Answer
Hello Bob:

What is the Condition of the Drive Disc? You Replaced the Driven Wheel, But if the Driven Wheel is Worn, you will have the Problem you Described. How Tightly is the Drive and Driven Wheel Held together when you Engage the Drive? Send me the Model Numbers Off the Unit, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. If No Model Numbers, then Send me the Cut Width  and the Original Engine Size the Unit had when Purchased. Thanks.

Respectfully

John

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John