Troubleshooting - Toro Z Master 4000 Series Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

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