Troubleshooting - Toro 38595 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Engine does not start or starts
hard
Engine runs rough
Possible Cause
1. The key is not in the ignition
or is in the Stop position.
2. The choke is in the Off position
and the primer has not been
pressed.
3. The fuel shutoff valve is not
open.
4. The throttle is not in the Fast
position.
5. The fuel tank is empty or the
fuel system contains stale fuel.
6. The spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
7. The spark plug is pitted,
fouled, or the gap is incorrect.
8. The fuel vent cap is restricted.
9. The engine oil level in the
engine crankcase is too low or
too high.
1. The choke is in the On
position.
2. The fuel shutoff valve is not
completely open.
3. The fuel tank is nearly empty
or contains stale fuel.
4. The spark plug wire is loose.
5. The spark plug is pitted,
fouled, or the gap is incorrect.
6. The engine oil level in the
engine crankcase is too low or
too high.
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Corrective Action
1. Insert the key into the ignition
and turn it to the On position.
2. Move the choke to the On
position and press the primer
3 times.
3. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
4. Move the throttle to the Fast
position.
5. Drain and/or ll the fuel tank
with fresh gasoline (not more
than 30 days old). If the
problem persists, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
6. Connect the wire to the spark
plug.
7. Check the spark plug and
adjust the gap if necessary.
Replace the spark plug if it is
pitted, fouled, or cracked.
8. Remove the vent restriction or
replace the fuel cap.
9. Add or drain oil to adjust
the oil level in the engine
crankcase to the Full mark on
the dipstick.
1. Move the choke to the Off
position.
2. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
3. Drain and ll the fuel tank
with fresh gasoline (not more
than 30 days old). If the
problem persists, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
4. Connect the wire to the spark
plug.
5. Check the spark plug and
adjust the gap if necessary.
Replace the spark plug if it is
pitted, fouled, or cracked.
6. Add or drain oil to adjust
the oil level in the engine
crankcase to the Full mark on
the dipstick.