Toro 73542 Operator's Manual page 38

Problem
The engine overheats.
The engine loses power.
The tractor will not operate in
either direction because the
engine bogs down or stalls.
The tractor goes forward only at
p partial speed and is slow or does p
not operate in reverse. t t i
Possible Causes
1. The crankcase oil level is
incorrect.
2. The fuel mixture is lean.
3. Excessive loading.
4. The air intake screens are dirty.
5. The cooling fins and air
passages under the engine
blower housing and/or the
rotating air intake screen are
plugged.
1. The crankcase oil level is
incorrect.
2. The air cleaner element is dirty.
3. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the
fuel system.
4. The engine is overheated.
5. A spark plug is damaged or
dirty.
6. Low compression.
7. The vent hole in the fuel tank
vent fitting is plugged.
8. The engine load is excessive.
1. The brake is sticking.
1. The engine is running at partial
speed.
2. The linkage is out of
adjustment.
3. There is internal hydro wear.
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Corrective Action
1. Fill or drain to the full mark.
2. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
3. Reduce load; use lower ground
speed.
4. Clean with every use.
5. Clean with every use.
1. Fill or drain to the full mark.
2. Clean or replace.
3. Drain and flush the fuel system;
add fresh fuel.
4. See Engine Overheats.
5. Replace the spark plug.
6. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
7. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
8. Reduce ground speed.
1. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Move the throttle to the fast
position.
2. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
3. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.