Troubleshooting - Toro TurfMaster 22205TE Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
The engine does not start.
The engine starts hard or loses power.
The engine runs rough.
The machine or engine vibrates
excessively.
Possible Cause
1. The fuel tank is empty or the fuel
system contains stale fuel.
2. The fuel shutoff valve is closed.
3. The throttle lever is not in the correct
position.
4. There is dirt, water, or stale fuel in the
fuel system.
5. The wire is not connected to the spark
plug.
6. The spark plug is pitted, fouled, or the
gap is incorrect.
7. There is dirt in the fuel filter.
1. The air filter element is dirty and is
restricting the air flow.
2. The engine oil level is low or the oil is
dirty.
3. The fuel tank vent hose is plugged.
4. There is dirt in the fuel filter.
5. There is dirt, water, or stale fuel in the
fuel system.
6. The underside of the machine contains
clippings and debris.
7. The spark plug is pitted, fouled, or the
gap is incorrect.
1. The wire is not securely connected to
the spark plug.
2. The spark plug is pitted, fouled, or the
gap is incorrect.
3. The throttle lever is not in the Fast
position.
4. The air filter element is dirty and is
restricting the air flow.
SUPERCEDED
5. There is dirt in the fuel filter.
1. A blade is bent or is out of balance.
2. A blade-mounting bolt is loose.
3. The underside of the machine housing
contains clippings and debris.
4. The engine mounting bolts are loose.
5. The engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade
pulley are loose.
6. The engine pulley is damaged.
7. The blade spindle is bent.
8. The belt is damaged.
1. Drain and/or fill the fuel tank with
2. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
3. Move the throttle lever to the Choke
4. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
5. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
6. Check the spark plug and adjust the
7. Replace the fuel filter and clean the
1. Clean the air filter pre-cleaner and/or
2. Check the engine oil. Change the oil if
3. Clean or replace the fuel tank vent
4. Replace the fuel filter and clean the
5. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
6. Clean under the machine.
7. Check the spark plug and adjust the
1. Connect the wire securely to the spark
2. Check the spark plug and adjust the
3. Move the throttle lever to the Fast
4. Clean the air filter pre-cleaner and/or
5. Replace the fuel filter and clean the
1. Balance the blade(s). If a blade is
2. Tighten the blade-mounting bolts.
3. Clean the underside of the machine
4. Tighten the engine mounting bolts.
5. Tighten the loose pulley.
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
8. Replace the belt.
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Corrective Action
fresh gasoline. If the problem persists,
contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
position.
gap if necessary. Replace the spark
plug if it is pitted, fouled, or cracked.
in-tank filter screen.
replace the paper filter.
it is dirty or add oil if it is low.
hose.
in-tank filter screen.
gap if necessary. Replace the spark
plug if it is pitted, fouled, or cracked.
plug.
gap if necessary. Replace the spark
plug if it is pitted, fouled, or cracked.
position.
replace the paper filter.
in-tank filter screen.
bent, replace it.
housing.