Troubleshooting - Toro 30672 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
The fuel tank is showing signs of collapsing
or the machine is frequently showing signs
of running out of fuel.
The engine overheats.
The starter does not crank.
The engine does not start, starts hard, or
fails to keep running.
The engine loses power.
The machine does not drive.
Possible Cause
1. The air-cleaner paper element clogged.
1. The engine load is excessive.
2. The oil level in the crankcase is low.
3. The cooling fins and air passages
under the engine-blower housing are
plugged.
4. The air cleaner is dirty.
5. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel
system.
1. The PTO is engaged.
2. The electrical connections are
corroded or loose.
3. A relay or switch is damaged.
1. The fuel tank is empty.
2. The choke (if applicable) is not on.
3. The air cleaner is dirty.
4. The spark-plug wire(s) is loose or
disconnected.
5. The spark plug(s) is pitted, fouled, or
the gap is incorrect.
6. There is dirt in fuel filter.
7. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel
system.
8. There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank.
9. The oil level in the crankcase is low.
1. The engine load is excessive.
2. The air cleaner is dirty.
3. The oil level in the crankcase is low.
4. The cooling fins and air passages
under the engine blower housing are
plugged.
5. The spark plug(s) is pitted, fouled, or
the gap is incorrect.
6. The fuel-tank vent is blocked.
7. There is dirt in the fuel filter.
8. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel
system.
9. There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank.
1. The shift lever is in the N
position.
2. The traction belts are worn, loose, or
broken.
3. The traction belt is off a pulley.
4. The idler spring is broken or missing.
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1. Clean the paper element.
1. Reduce the ground speed.
2. Add oil to the crankcase.
3. Remove the obstruction from the
cooling fins and air passages.
4. Clean or replace the air-cleaner
element.
5. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer
1. Disengage the PTO.
2. Check the electrical connections for
good contact.
3. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1. Fill the fuel tank.
2. Move the choke lever to the O
position.
3. Clean or replace the air-cleaner
element.
4. Install the wire(s) on the spark plug.
5. Install a new, correctly gapped spark
plug(s).
6. Replace the fuel filter.
7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
8. Drain the tank and replace the fuel with
the proper type.
9. Add oil to the crankcase.
1. Reduce the ground speed.
2. Clean the air-cleaner element.
3. Add oil to the crankcase.
4. Remove the obstruction from the
cooling fins and air passages.
5. Install a new, correctly gapped spark
plug(s).
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
7. Replace the fuel filter.
8. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
9. Drain the tank and replace the fuel with
the proper type.
1. Move the shift lever to a drive gear
EUTRAL
position.
2. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
3. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
4. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Corrective Action
N