Troubleshooting - Toro 58601 Manual De Instrucciones

Troubleshooting

Problem
The engine does not start.
The engine runs rough or floods during
operation.
The engine is difficult to start.
The engine does not start, starts hard, or
fails to keep running.
The engine misses or lacks power.
The engine runs and then stops.
The engine speed is too high.
The tines turn when the machine idles.
Possible Cause
1. The engine switch is in the O
position.
2. The spark-plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
3. The spark plug is wet, pitted, fouled, or
the gap is incorrect.
4. The fuel-line hose is not positioned at
the bottom of the fuel tank.
1. The air filter is dirty.
2. The choke is partially engaged.
3. The carburetor is out of adjustment.
1. Stale fuel is in the fuel system.
2. The spark-plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
3. The carburetor is dirty.
4. The fuel is not sufficiently primed.
1. The fuel tank is empty.
2. The choke is not engaged.
3. The air filter is dirty.
4. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel
system.
5. There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank.
1. The fuel filter is clogged.
2. The air cleaner is dirty or damaged.
3. The carburetor is out of adjustment.
4. The spark plug is wet, pitted, fouled, or
the gap is incorrect.
1. The gas cap is not venting.
2. The fuel filter is plugged.
3. The carburetor is out of adjustment.
1. The carburetor is out of adjustment.
1. The idle speed is too high.
2. The clutch spring is broken.
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Corrective Action
1. Move the switch to the O
FF
2. Install the wire on the spark plug.
3. Install a new, correctly gapped spark
plug.
4. Push the fuel-line hose into the fuel in
the fuel tank.
1. Clean or replace the air filter.
2. Move the choke lever to the R
position.
3. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer
1. Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel.
2. Install the wire on the spark plug.
3. Clean the carburetor, use fuel
stabilizer, and use a new fuel can.
4. Press the primer bulb 3 times, then pull
recoil handle.
1. Fill the fuel tank.
2. Move the choke lever to the C
position.
3. Clean or replace the air filter.
4. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
5. Drain the tank and replace the fuel with
the proper type.
1. Clean the fuel tank and replace the
fuel filter.
2. Clean or replace the air-cleaner
element.
3. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer
4. Install a new, correctly gapped spark
plug.
1. Clean or replace the gas cap; check
the vent.
2. Clean or replace the fuel filter.
3. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer
1. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer
1. Lower the idle speed.
2. Replace the clutch.
position.
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