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Re: 1983 Toro Power Shovel Anyone ever use or own one?
#1   Feb 3, 2011 11:24 am
aa335 wrote:
You have 9 in your possession at the present? 

Yes, I have 9 (nine) currently in my possession.
8 are running, 1 is a complete parts unit (scored piston, broken ring)
Re: 1983 Toro Power Shovel Anyone ever use or own one?
#2   Feb 3, 2011 10:24 am
I just, love, love, love my TORO #38350 Power Shovels. I collect and restore these and have 9 so far.

Normally the label says "Power Shovel", the very early super rare ones say  "PS-14".

Also super-rare is the triangular handle option # 59164.

Rumor has it that Lawn-Boy made a version that was green, but I have never seen one.

One problem I have found is that the vibration from use tends to loosen the intake screws on the stress plate, causing an air leak and causing a hard starting, poor running, lean condition. A little bit of blue loctite on the threads of these screws solves the problem.

If anyone wants to sell their Power Shovel/PS-14, I will buy!
rohmell@yahoo.com
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