Troubleshooting - Toro Z Master 8000 Series Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
The starter does not crank.
The engine does not start, starts hard, or
fails to keep running.
The engine loses power.
The engine overheats.
The mower pulls left or right (with levers
fully forward).
Possible Cause
1. The blade-control switch (PTO) is
engaged.
2. The parking brake is not engaged.
3. The motion-control levers are not in
the N - position.
EUTRAL LOCK
4. The operator is not seated.
5. The battery is dead.
6. The electrical connections are
corroded or loose.
7. The fuse is blown.
8. The relay or switch is worn or
damaged.
1. The fuel tank is empty.
2. The oil level in the crankcase is low.
3. The throttle is not in the correct
position.
4. There is dirt in the fuel filter.
5. There is dirt, water, or stale fuel in the
fuel system.
6. The air cleaner is dirty.
7. The seat switch is not functioning
properly.
8. The electrical connections are
corroded, loose, or damaged.
9. The relay or switch is worn or
damaged.
10. The spark plug is fouled or improperly
gapped.
11. The spark-plug wire is not connected.
1. The engine load is excessive.
2. The air cleaner is dirty.
3. The oil level in the crankcase is low.
4. The cooling fins and the air passages
above the engine are plugged.
5. The vent hole in the fuel cap is plugged.
6. There is dirt in the fuel filter.
7. There is dirt, water, or stale fuel in the
fuel system.
1. The engine load is excessive.
2. The oil level in the crankcase is low.
3. The cooling fins and the air passages
above the engine are plugged.
1. The tracking needs adjustment.
2. The tire pressure in drive tires not
correct.
3. The reverse indicator and
speed-control linkage need adjustment.
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Corrective Action
1. Move the blade-control switch (PTO)
to the disengaged position.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Ensure that the motion-control levers
are in the N -
EUTRAL LOCK
4. Sit on the seat.
5. Charge the battery.
6. Check the electrical connections for
good contact.
7. Replace the fuse.
8. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1. Fill the fuel tank.
2. Add oil to the crankcase.
3. Be sure that the throttle control is
midway between the slow and fast
positions.
4. Replace the fuel filter.
5. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
6. Clean or replace the air-cleaner
element.
7. Check the seat-switch indicator.
Replace the seat if necessary.
8. Check the electrical connections
for good contact. Clean the
connector terminals thoroughly with
electrical-contact cleaner, apply
dielectric grease, and make the
appropriate connections.
9. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
10. Adjust or replace the spark plug.
11. Check the spark-plug wire connection.
1. Reduce the ground speed.
2. Clean the air-cleaner element.
3. Add oil to the crankcase.
4. Remove the obstruction from the
cooling fins and the air passages.
5. Clean or replace the fuel cap.
6. Replace the fuel filter.
7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1. Reduce the ground speed.
2. Add oil to the crankcase.
3. Remove the obstruction from the
cooling fins and the air passages.
1. Adjust the tracking.
2. Adjust tire pressure in the drive tires.
3. Adjust the reverse indicator and the
speed-control linkage.
position.