Cleaning And Storage; Troubleshooting - Toro 30430 Operator's Manual

Cleaning and Storage

1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to Off. Remove the key.
2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the
engine's cylinder head fins and blower housing.
Important
You can wash the machine with mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the machine.
Avoid excessive use of water, especially near the control
panel, and engine.
3. Check the brake; refer to Servicing the Brakes, page 31.
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner, page 25.
5. Grease the machine; refer to Greasing and Lubrication,
page 28.
6. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing the Engine
Oil, page 26.
7. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure, page 29.
8. For long-term storage (more than 90 days) add
stabilizer/conditioner additive to fuel in the tank.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Engine will not start, starts hard, or g
fails to keep running. f il k i
A. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through
B. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the fuel tank;
C. Restart engine and run until it stops. Repeat, on
D. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local codes.
Note: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over
90 days.
9. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition; refer
to Servicing the Spark Plug, page 27. 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.
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.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Fuel tank is empty.
2. Fuel valve is closed.
3. Shift lever is in gear.
4. Choke is not ON.
5. Air cleaner is dirty.
6. Spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
7. Spark plug is pitted, fouled, or
gap is incorrect.
8. Dirt in fuel filter.
9. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in
fuel system.
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the fuel system (5 minutes).
refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank, page 29, or operate
engine until it stops.
Choke until engine will not restart.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Fill fuel tank with gasoline.
2. Open the fuel valve.
3. Move shift lever to neutral.
4. Move throttle lever to choke
position.
5. Clean or replace air cleaner
element.
6. Install wire on spark plug.
7. Install new, correctly gapped
spark plug.
8. Replace fuel filter.
9. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.