Troubleshooting - Toro ProLine 30180 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Starter does not rotate
Engine will not start, starts hard, or g ,
fails to keep running. f il k i
Engine loses power. g
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Blade control (PTO) is
ENGAGED.
2. Electrical connections are
corroded or loose.
3. Fuse is blown.
4. Battery is dead.
5. 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
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.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Move blade control (PTO) to
DISENGAGED.
2. Check electrical connections
for good contact.
3. Replace fuse.
4. Charge battery.
5. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Fill fuel tank with gasoline.
2. Move choke lever to ON.
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.