Troubleshooting - Toro Multi Pro 5800 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting the Engine and Vehicle
Problem
The starter does not crank.
The engine cranks, but will not start.
The engine starts, but does not keep
running.
The engine runs, but knocks or misses.
The engine will not idle.
Possible Cause
1. The electrical connections are
corroded or loose.
2. A fuse is blown or loose.
3. The battery is discharged.
4. The safety interlock system is
malfunctioning.
5. A broken starter or starter solenoid.
6. Seized internal engine components.
1. The fuel tank is empty.
2. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel
system.
3. Clogged fuel line.
4. The kill relay is not energized.
5. The ignition is broken.
1. The fuel tank vent is restricted.
2. Dirt or water in the fuel system.
3. The fuel filter is clogged.
4. A fuse is blown or loose.
5. The fuel pump is broken.
6. The carburetor is broken.
7. Loose wires or poor connections.
8. The cylinder head gasket is broken.
1. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel
system.
2. A spark plug lead is loose.
3. A spark plug is broken.
4. Loose wires or poor connections.
5. Engine overheating.
1. The fuel tank vent is restricted.
2. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel
system.
3. A spark plug is damaged or broken.
4. Carburetor idle passages are plugged.
5. The idle speed adjusting screw is
incorrectly set.
6. The fuel pump is broken.
7. Low compression.
8. The air cleaner element is dirty.
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Corrective Action
1. Check the electrical connections for
good contact.
2. Correct or replace fuse.
3. Charge or replace the battery.
4. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
5. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
6. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Fill with fresh fuel.
2. Drain and flush the fuel system; add
fresh fuel.
3. Clean or replace.
4. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
5. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Replace the fuel cap.
2. Drain and flush the fuel system; add
fresh fuel.
3. Replace the fuel filter.
4. Correct or replace fuse.
5. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
6. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
7. Check and tighten wire connections.
8. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Drain and flush the fuel system; add
fresh fuel.
2. Reconnect the spark plug lead.
3. Replace the spark plug.
4. Check and tighten wire connections.
5. See Engine Overheats.
1. Replace the fuel cap.
2. Drain and flush the fuel system; add
fresh fuel.
3. Replace the spark plug.
4. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
5. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
6. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
7. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
8. Clean or replace.