Troubleshooting - Toro 71209 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
The starter does not crank.
The engine will not start,
starts hard, or fails to keep
running.
Possible Cause
1. The blade (PTO) is
engaged.
2. The parking brake is not
on.
3. The battery is dead.
4. The electrical
connections are
corroded or loose.
5. A fuse is blown.
6. A relay or switch is
damaged.
1. The operator is not
seated.
2. The fuel tank is empty.
3. The air cleaner is dirty.
4. The spark plug wire is
loose or disconnected.
5. The spark plug is pitted,
fouled, or the gap is
incorrect.
6. The choke is not closing.
7. There is dirt in the fuel
lter.
8. The idle speed is too
low or the mixture is
incorrect.
9. Dirt, water, or stale fuel
is in the fuel system.
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Corrective Action
1. Disengage the blade
control (PTO).
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Charge the battery.
4. Check the electrical
connections for good
contact.
5. Replace the fuse.
6. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Fill the fuel tank with
gasoline.
3. Clean or replace the air
cleaner element.
4. Connect the wire to the
spark plug.
5. Install a new,
correctly-gapped spark
plug.
6. Adjust the throttle cable.
7. Replace the fuel lter.
8. Adjust the carburetor idle
speed and idle mixture.
9. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.