Toro 30318 - Troubleshooting - Engine Issues; Engine Start;Run, Power Loss, Overheating

Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause Corrective Action
1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with
gasoline.
2. Choke is not on. 2. Move the throttle lever
to choke position.
3. Air cleaner is dirty. 3. Clean or replace the air
cleaner element.
4. Spark plug wire is loose
or disconnected.
4. Install wire on spark
plug.
5. Spark plug is pitted,
fouled, or the gap is
incorrect.
5. Install a new, correctly
gapped spark plug.
6. Dirt in the fuel lter. 6. Replace the fuel lter.
Engine will not start, starts
hard, or fails to keep
running.
7. Dirt, water, or stale fuel
is in the fuel system.
7. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce the ground
speed.
2. Air cleaner is dirty. 2. Clean the air cleaner
element.
3. Oil level in the crankcase
is low.
3. Add oil to the crankcase.
4. Cooling ns and air
passages under the
engine blower housing
are plugged.
4. Remove the obstruction
from the cooling ns and
air passages.
5. Spark plug is pitted,
fouled, or the gap is
incorrect.
5. Install a new, correctly
gapped spark plug.
6. Vent hole in the fuel cap
is plugged.
6. Clean or replace the fuel
cap.
7. Dirt in the fuel lter. 7. Replace the fuel lter.
Engine loses power.
8. Dirt, water, or stale fuel
is in the fuel system.
8. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce the ground
speed.
2. Oil level in the crankcase
is low.
2. Add oil to the crankcase.
Engine overheats.
3. Cooling ns and air
passages under the
engine blower housing
are plugged.
3. Remove the obstruction
from the cooling ns and
air passages.
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