Troubleshooting - Toro 22305 Operator's Manual

8. Place rags over the spark plug holes to catch any oil
spray, then use the starter to crank the engine and
distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
9. Install the spark plugs, but do not install the wires on
the spark plugs.
10. Check the tire pressure; refer to Tire Pressure, page 13.
11. Charge the battery; refer to Servicing the Battery,
page 24.
12. For storage over 30 days, prepare the traction unit as
follows.
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from
stabilizer manufacturer (1 oz. per gal.). Do not use
an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or
methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when
mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Starter does not crank
Engine will not start, starts hard, or g ,
f il t k fails to keep running. i
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Auxiliary hydraulics lever is not
in neutral position.
2. Battery is dead.
3. Electrical connections are
corroded or loose.
4. Relay or switch is defective.
,
1. Fuel tanks are empty.
2. Choke is not on.
3. Air cleaner is dirty.
4. Spark plug wires are loose or
disconnected.
5. Spark plugs are pitted, fouled,
or gap is incorrect.
6. Dirt in fuel filter.
7. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in
fuel system.
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C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel
tanks; refer to Draining Fuel Tanks, page 27.
D. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke the engine.
F. Start and run the engine until it will not start again.
G. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local
codes.
Important Do not store stabilizer/conditioned gasoline
over 90 days.
13. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged or defective.
14. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
15. Store the traction unit in a clean, dry garage or storage
area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and
keep it in a memorable place.
16. Cover the traction unit to protect it and keep it clean.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Move lever to neutral position.
2. Charge the battery.
3. Check electrical connections
for good contact.
4. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Fill fuel tanks with gasoline.
2. Move choke lever fully forward.
3. Clean or replace air cleaner
element.
4. Install wires on spark plugs.
5. Install new, correctly gapped
spark plugs.
6. Replace fuel filter.
7. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.