Troubleshooting - Toro 72211 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Starter does not crank
Engine will not start, starts
hard, or fails to keep running.
Engine loses power.
Possible Cause
1. Blade control (PTO) is
engaged.
2. Parking brake is not on.
3. Operator is not seated.
4. Battery is dead.
5. Electrical connections are
corroded or loose.
6. Fuse is blown.
7. Relay or switch is defective.
1. Fuel tank is empty.
2. Choke is not on.
3. Air cleaner is dirty.
4. Spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
5. Spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
6. Dirt in the fuel lter.
7. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is
in the fuel system.
1. Engine load is excessive.
2. Air cleaner is dirty.
3. Oil level in the crankcase is
low.
4. Cooling ns and air
passages under the
engine blower housing
are plugged.
5. Spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
6. Vent hole in the fuel cap is
plugged.
7. Dirt in the fuel lter.
8. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is
in the fuel system.
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Corrective Action
1. Move the blade control
(PTO) to disengaged.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Sit on the seat.
4. Charge the battery.
5. Check the electrical
connections for good
contact.
6. Replace the fuse.
7. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Fill fuel tank with gasoline.
2. Move the throttle lever to
choke position.
3. Clean or replace the air
cleaner element.
4. Install wire on spark plug.
5. Install a new, correctly
gapped spark plug.
6. Replace the fuel lter.
7. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Reduce the ground speed.
2. Clean the air cleaner
element.
3. Add oil to the crankcase.
4. Remove the obstruction
from the cooling ns and
air passages.
5. Install a new, correctly
gapped spark plug.
6. Clean or replace the fuel
cap.
7. Replace the fuel lter.
8. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.