Toro 30252 - Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action
Engine will not start, starts hard, or
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1. The fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline.
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fails to keep running.
2. The choke is not on. 2. Move the choke lever to the On
position.
3. The air cleaner is dirty. 3. Clean or replace the air cleaner
element.
4. The spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
4. Install the wire on the spark
plug.
5. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or gap is incorrect.
5. Install a new, correctly gapped
spark plug.
6. There is dirt in fuel filter. 6. Replace the fuel filter.
7. There is dirt, water, or stale fuel
in the fuel system.
7. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
Engine loses power.
1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce ground speed.
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2. The air cleaner is dirty. 2. Clean the air cleaner element.
3. The oil level in the crankcase is
low.
3. Add oil to the crankcase.
4. The cooling fins and air
passages under the engine
blower housing are plugged.
4. Remove obstructions from the
cooling fins and air passages.
5. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
5. Install a new, correctly gapped
spark plug.
6. The vent hole in the fuel cap is
plugged.
6. Clean or replace the fuel cap.
7. There is dirt in the fuel filter. 7. Replace the fuel filter.
8. There is dirt, water, or stale fuel
in the fuel system.
8. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
Engine overheats.
1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce ground speed.
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2. The oil level in the crankcase is
low.
2. Add oil to the crankcase.
3. The cooling fins and air
passages under the engine
blower housing are plugged.
3. Remove obstructions from the
cooling fins and air passages.