Toro 41568 - Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Engine and Vehicle
Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action
The starter does not crank.
1. The traction pedal is not in
Neutral.
1. Release the traction pedal.
2. The electrical connections are
corroded or loose.
2. Check the electrical
connections for good contact.
3. A fuse is blown or loose. 3. Correct or replace fuse.
4. The battery is discharged. 4. Charge or replace the battery.
5. The safety interlock system is
malfunctioning.
5. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
6. A broken starter or starter
solenoid.
6. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
7. Seized internal engine
components.
7. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
The engine cranks, but will not start.
1. The fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill with fresh fuel.
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2. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the
fuel system.
2. Drain and flush the fuel system;
add fresh fuel.
3. Clogged fuel line. 3. Clean or replace.
4. A spark plug lead is
disconnected.
4. Reconnect the spark plug.
5. A spark plug is damaged or
dirty.
5. Replace the spark plug.
6. The kill relay is not energized. 6. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
7. The ignition is broken. 7. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
The engine starts, but does not
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1. The fuel tank vent is restricted. 8. Replace the fuel cap.
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keep running
2. Dirt or water in the fuel system. 9. Drain and flush the fuel system;
add fresh fuel.
3. The fuel filter is clogged. 10.Replace the fuel filter.
4. A fuse is blown or loose. 11.Correct or replace fuse.
5. The fuel pump is broken. 12.Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
6. The carburetor is broken. 13.Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
7. Loose wires or poor
connections.
14.Check and tighten wire
connections.
8. The cylinder head gasket is
broken.
15.Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.