And Note Emphasizes General Information Worthy Of Special Troubleshooting - Toro 22318 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting
Problem
The starter does not crank
The engine will not start, starts hard, or
fails to keep running.
The engine loses power.
The engine overheats.
Abnormal vibration.
The traction unit does not drive.
When at rest, the loader arms creep
downward more than 3 inches per hour
(less than 3 inches an hour is normal for
this traction unit).
When at rest, loader arms settle downward
2 inches quickly and then stop.
Possible Cause
1. The auxiliary hydraulics lever is not in
the neutral position.
2. The battery is discharged.
3. The electrical connections are
corroded or loose.
4. The relay or switch is damaged.
1. The fuel tank is empty.
2. The choke is not on.
3. The air cleaner is dirty.
4. The spark plug wires are loose or
disconnected.
5. The spark plugs are pitted, fouled, or
the gap is incorrect.
6. There is dirt in the fuel filter.
7. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel
system.
1. The engine load is excessive.
2. The air cleaner is dirty.
3. The oil level in crankcase is low.
4. The cooling fins and air passages
under the engine blower housing are
plugged.
5. The spark plugs are pitted, fouled, or
the gap is incorrect.
6. There is dirt in the fuel filter.
7. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel
system.
1. The engine load is excessive.
2. The oil level in the crankcase is low.
3. The cooling fins and air passages
under the engine blower housing are
plugged.
1. The engine mounting bolts are loose.
1. Tow valves are open.
2. The hydraulic fluid level low.
3. The hydraulic system is damaged.
1. The valve spool is leaking
1. The cylinder seals are leaking
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Corrective Action
1. Move the lever to the neutral position.
2. Charge the battery or replace it.
3. Check the electrical connections for
good contact.
4. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline.
2. Move the choke lever fully forward.
3. Replace the air cleaner elements.
4. Install the wires on the spark plugs.
5. Install new, correctly gapped spark
plugs.
6. Replace the fuel filter.
7. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Reduce ground speed.
2. Replace the air cleaner elements.
3. Check and add oil to the crankcase.
4. Remove any obstructions from the
cooling fins and air passages.
5. Install new, correctly gapped spark
plugs.
6. Replace the fuel filter.
7. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Reduce ground speed.
2. Check and add oil to the crankcase.
3. Remove any obstructions from the
cooling fins and air passages.
1. Tighten the engine mounting bolts.
1. Close the tow valves.
2. Check and add hydraulic fluid.
3. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Replace the seals.