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I have a 3 + year old Toro mower with a Tecumseh engine. This engine is equipped with electric start. The starter, from the beginning, seemed to struggle to turn the engine over. The flywheel, starter gear, and flywheel key were replaced under warranty in 2008. The problem continued. The battery was replaced in 2009 (probably unnecessary) . A month ago, I took it to the repair shop because the starter wasn’t working at all. It would try to turn one time, then it would just hum (like the starter wasn’t engaging). The repair people said the starter seems to be ok and the battery was also. They s
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It sounds like to me that the starter pully is getting caught up on the worm gear ,this could be because of dirt or grass getting in the way make sure that no grass or dirt is around the worm gear
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A dirty filter chokes off air to the engine making it hard to start so check to see if yours needs to be replaced. If you need a new filter be sure to use the original manufacturers part or the correct Toro replacement. These can often be purchased at your local Toro dealer or a home improvement store.
Loose, Dirty or Disconnected Spark Plug in Your Lawn Mower: Check it out, clean off debris, re-connect and tighten. Dirty Air Filter: Clean or replace. Fuel Not Reaching the Engine: Tap the side of the carburetor to help the flow of gas. If this doesn`t work, you might need a new fuel filter.
If the engine will not crank, you likely have a problem with… Discharged / defective battery or faulty electrical connections. To address these issues, check the battery and charging system for problems. Faulty parts: potentially the safety interlocks, starter motor switch (open circuit), or solenoid.
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Mower won’t start. Toro mower..engine won’t turn over. Cleaned sparkplug…checked air filter..weather cool. Followed instructions for cold engine…prime witrh three pushes of the bulb..wnon’t even hint at a start..
ANSWER : Something everyone over looks is oil. Did you check the oil? You seemed to mention everything else but. If you have a low oil switch with low oil it will not start
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Looking for a manual for a Toro 22 inch recyler. Lawn mower hs 6.5hsp tecumseh engine.
Won’t start. Do not see spark .
ANSWER : You can search for your manual as well as other helpful information at the following site:
https://homeownersolutions.toro.com/portal/server.pt/community/product_center/225#productDetailsPage
It would be helpful to have your Model Number and the Year your machine was made.
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I have trouble starting a toro walk behind mower
ANSWER : All, I thought my carb was shot, so I replaced it. Still, start but no run (and had to use starting fluid). THEN!!! I noticed the spring to the “rev limiter” (just below and towards rear of carb) was not “tight”. The stupid bracket that holds the end of that spring had been bent down ~1/16″ and that caused all this heartache. CHECK YOUR REV LIMITER!!!
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Toro lawn mower won’t start with electric start.
ANSWER : Need more information. on this so i can help you.ok let me know please
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Lawn mower will start and run for 5 seconds and shut down
ANSWER : Will it stay running with your choke on? if so then clean your carb. if not then look for a blockage from tank to carb. ie fuel shut off, deteriorated fuel line. plugged filter etc
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My toro 6.5 hp push mower (2010), has no fire to the plug. I have not abused it. i have a small yard and it just gets normal use. Now it won’t fire. I first changed the fuel and cleaned the carb thinking it was that crappy ethanol again. but i grounded out the spark plug and cranked it…no spark. I think it has to do with the lever you pull back to start it . they have some stupid complicated safety contraption that rides along the fly wheel when you pull back on the handle for starting and shutting off the engine. …it looks worn out already…like a mini brake pad. any ideas?…do i really have to replace this garbage every year or am i on the wrong path here?
ANSWER : Unhook your wire from the coil that goes to shut off mechanism, and see if you have spark then. the wire may be grounded out, or your coil might have took a ****
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Why wont my mower start and gas comes out of muffler
ANSWER : Carb is flooding out ether bad plug or your carberator needs rebuilt
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No spark toro with electric start……can smell gas but no spark at plug. Worked fine last week…..no go today.
ANSWER : Could be a bad plug or sounds like the coil has gone bad. might try cleaning the ends of coil where it meets the fly wheel. any rust or corrosion will dampen the spark
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