Troubleshooting - Toro 30169 Operator's Manual

9. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition;
refer to Servicing the Spark Plug, page 24. With the
spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two
tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug hole.
Now use the starter to crank the engine and distribute
the oil inside the cylinder. Install the spark plug(s). Do
not install the wire on the spark plug(s).
10. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged or defective.

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
, 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
gap is incorrect.
6. Dirt in fuel filter.
7. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in
fuel system.
1. Engine load is excessive.
2. Air cleaner is dirty.
3. Oil level in crankcase is low.
4. Cooling fins and air passages
under engine blower housing
are plugged.
5. Spark plug is pitted, fouled, or
gap is incorrect.
6. Vent hole in fuel cap is
plugged.
7. Dirt in fuel filter.
8. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in
fuel system.
1. Engine load is excessive.
2. Oil level in crankcase is low.
3. Cooling fins and air passages
under engine blower housing
are plugged.
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11. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
12. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage
area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and
keep it in a memorable place. Cover the machine to
protect it and keep it clean.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Fill fuel tank with gasoline.
2. Move choke lever to the on
position.
3. Clean or replace air cleaner
element.
4. Install wire on spark plug.
5. Install new, correctly gapped
spark plug.
6. Replace fuel filter.
7. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Reduce ground speed.
2. Clean air cleaner element.
3. Add oil to crankcase.
4. Remove obstruction from
cooling fins and air passages.
5. Install new, correctly gapped
spark plug.
6. Clean or replace the fuel cap.
7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Reduce ground speed.
2. Add oil to crankcase.
3. Remove obstruction from
cooling fins and air passages.