Troubleshooting - Toro 30252 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Engine will not start, starts hard, or g ,
fails to keep running. f il t k i
Engine loses power. g
Engine overheats. g
Possible Causes
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1. The fuel tank is empty.
2. The choke is not on.
3. The air cleaner is dirty.
4. The spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
5. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or gap is incorrect.
6. There is dirt in fuel filter.
7. There is dirt, water, or stale fuel
in the fuel system.
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 air
passages under the engine
blower housing are plugged.
5. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
6. The vent hole in the fuel cap is
plugged.
7. There is dirt in the fuel filter.
8. 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 air
passages under the engine
blower housing are plugged.
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Corrective Action
1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline.
2. Move the choke lever to the On
position.
3. Clean or replace the air cleaner
element.
4. Install the wire on the spark
plug.
5. Install a new, correctly gapped
spark plug.
6. Replace the fuel filter.
7. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Reduce ground speed.
2. Clean the air cleaner element.
3. Add oil to the crankcase.
4. Remove obstructions from the
cooling fins and air passages.
5. Install a new, correctly gapped
spark plug.
6. Clean or replace the fuel cap.
7. Replace the fuel filter.
8. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Reduce ground speed.
2. Add oil to the crankcase.
3. Remove obstructions from the
cooling fins and air passages.