Troubleshooting - Toro 71209 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Starter does not crank
Engine will not start, starts hard, or g ,
fails to keep running. f il t k i
Engine loses power.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Blade control (PTO) is
ENGAGED.
2. Parking brake is not on.
3. Battery is dead.
4. Electrical connections are
corroded or loose.
5. Fuse is blown.
6. Relay or switch is defective.
, 1. Operator is not seated.
2. Fuel tank is empty.
3. Air cleaner is dirty.
4. Spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
5. Spark plug is pitted, fouled, or
gap is incorrect.
6. Choke is not closing.
7. Dirt in fuel filter.
8. Idle speed is too low or
mixture is incorrect.
9. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in
fuel system.
1. Engine load is excessive.
2. Air cleaner is dirty.
3. Oil level in crankcase is low.
4. Cooling fins and air passages
under engine blower housing
are plugged.
5. Spark plug is pitted, fouled, or
gap is incorrect.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Move blade control (PTO) to
DISENGAGED.
2. Set parking brake.
3. Charge the battery.
4. Check electrical connections
for good contact.
5. Replace fuse.
6. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Fill fuel tank with gasoline.
3. Clean or replace air cleaner
element.
4. Install wire on spark plug.
5. Install new, correctly gapped
spark plug.
6. Adjust throttle cable.
7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Adjust carburetor idle speed
and idle mixture.
9. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Shift into lower gear to reduce
ground speed.
2. Clean air cleaner element.
3. Add oil to crankcase.
4. Remove obstruction from
cooling fins and air passages.
5. Install new, correctly gapped
spark plug.